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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

According to Johns Hopkins University, there have been more than 226,00 deaths because of COVID-19.

I’ve never been into politics, but I now stand against Trump

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter October 27, 2020

Politics isn’t my thing, so I’d like to say that right off the bat. It’s a topic of conversation I’ve stayed away from for most of my life, but this country needs a reliable leader who's competent, communicates efficiently and is ethical — at...

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The MLCIC Business Competition consists of teams (ranging from 1 to 6 members) attending a series of workshops  led by  subject matter experts on the Business Model Canvas.

From health care tech to drones, business competition fosters innovation

Sven Kline, Contributor October 27, 2020

On its third year, the Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce has returned once again with its four week-long business pitch competition, a contest between  groups of students competing with business ideas for a cash reward in funding and the opportunity...

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UTEP football game against North Texas is cancelled

UTEP football game against North Texas is cancelled

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 27, 2020

UTEP President Heather Wilson announced tonight via news release that Saturday's football game  against North Texas will not go on as scheduled due to North Texas’  COVID-19 concerns. North Texas contacted UTEP late Tuesday afternoon to state the...

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UTEP Football to play without fans against North Texas

UTEP Football to play without fans against North Texas

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 27, 2020

Today UTEP Athletics Director Jim Senter and UTEP President Heather Wilson announced that UTEP’s game versus the University of North Texas scheduled for noon Saturday, Oct.31,  will not have fans in attendance. The University announced no documented...

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Candidates for mayor of El Paso talk plans

Questionnaire: Candidates for mayor of El Paso weigh in

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter October 26, 2020

There is less than a week of early voting left and on the ballot are five candidates vying to become the mayor of El Paso; Oscar Leeser, Veronica Carbajal, Carlos Gallinar, Dean Martinez, and Calvin Zielsdorf. As of Sunday, more than 168,000 voters...

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In Hispanic American folklore, La Llorona is a ghost who roams waterfront areas mourning her drowned children. In a typical version of the legend, a woman named Maria marries a rich man with whom she has two children. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

Leyendas keep folklore alive in families

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter October 25, 2020

“La Llorona,”El Cucuy” and “El Chupacabras” may be familiar names to some El Pasoans, who grew up hearing scary stories in the border land. Though it seems that these stories are just to scare children, they play an integral part in El Paso’s...

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 El Paso County Judge Richard Samaniego issued a stay home order with a daily curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the next two weeks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.

El Paso County Judge issues 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew as hospitals reach full capacity

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter October 25, 2020

 El Paso County Judge Richard Samaniego issued a stay home order with a daily curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the next two weeks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Sunday evening unless going to work or going to an essential service. Violation...

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UTEP senior wide receiver Justin Garret reels in a pass in pregame warmups versus Charlotte Oct 24.

UTEP football fails to overcome turnovers, fall on road to Charlotte 38-28

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 24, 2020

Despite solid defensive play, the UTEP Miners could not overcome costly turnovers and mistakes as they fell on the road to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers 39-28.   For the game, the Miners had more first downs and total offensive...

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El Paso Locomotive Midfielder Louis Herrera looks for an opportunity of the first goal of the night at Southwest University Park, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020.

El Paso Locomotive 2020 season comes to an end

Heriberto Perez, Reporter October 24, 2020

The Locomotive lost its second consecutive  Western Conference Final in its quest for a  USL Championship, falling short to the Phoenix Rising in its match's penalties phase. For the third game in a row, El Paso overcame the extra time and went to a...

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El Paso Locomotive Forward Omar Salgado runs against a member of Real Monarchs at Southwest University Park, Saturday, Sept. 19.

El Paso Locomotive look to reach the USL Championship final

Heriberto Perez, Reporter October 24, 2020

Tonight the El Paso Locomotive will try to enter its first USL Championship final in its second season of existence. The Locos will now face the second-best team of the Western Conference, the Phoenix Rising FC.   The Locomotive comes into the final...

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Sexual Harassment. It is unlawful to harass a person because of that person's sex. Women from the music industry have spoken up about their experiences.

Musicians call out misogyny, abuse in the music industry

Daniela Ramos, Contributor October 22, 2020

Misogyny and sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry isn’t anything new. From the Harvey Weinstein scandal to Kesha’s legal battle with Lukasz Sebastian Gottwald, or “Dr. Luke,” women in the entertainment and music industry have always...

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cSETR Aeronautics and Defense Division supports the research and development of unmanned aerial systems, missile systems, and hypersonic technologies.

UTEP’s Center for Space Exploration and Technology Research provides opportunities

Pablo Gallegos, Contributor October 21, 2020

UTEP's Center for Space Exploration and Technology Research (cSETR) provides top academic knowledge to engineering students at the university who are looking to enter the world of aerospace and exploration. The center funded by National Aeronautics...

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