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UTEP professor Dr. Krystia Reed was awarded $5,000 by UTEP’s University Research Institute to help fund Reed’s research in online and in-person juries.

UTEP Professor receives grant for study on the online jury’s efficiency

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter February 13, 2021

A grant from the UTEP’s University Research Insititute was awarded to UTEP professor Krystia Reed. It will help complete a project in collaboration with Cornell University investigating how civil jurors make damage award decisions and comparing decisions...

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UTEP’s YDSA fight for ADA parking accessibility continues

UTEP’s YDSA fight for ADA parking accessibility continues

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor February 13, 2021

The highest priced Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) parking pass at UTEP ranges between $250 and $500 for employees and students, but one University group is trying to change that.  UTEP’s Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) works to...

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The Prospector Podcast - Season 4, Episode 1: The Valentine's Day Special

The Prospector Podcast – Season 4, Episode 1: The Valentine’s Day Special

The Prospector Staff February 12, 2021

The Prospector Daily · S4 EP 1: The Valentine's Day Special We're kicking off a brand new season of the Prospector Podcast with a special love-themed episode in honor of the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday. Tune in for some stories that are sure...

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Elizabeth Olsen is Wanda Maximoff and Paul  Bettany is Vision in Marvel Studios' Wandavision, exclusively on Disney+

‘WandaVision’ brings an exciting new feel to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter February 11, 2021

 Phase four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film series kicked off with “WandaVision” a show streaming exclusively on Disney+. Creatively, the show does wonders for the MCU as the first Marvel Disney+ show and introduces a new fascinating feel.   The...

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Two professors of UTEP's Bilingual MFA in Creative Writing Department chose to guest edit worldwide poetry series for March and September 2021. Pictured Above is Rosa Alcalá, Ph.D.

Worldwide poetry series selects UTEP professors as guest editors

Julian Herrera, Staff Reporter February 11, 2021

Two UTEP creative writing professors have been selected by The American Academy of Poets (AAP)  as guest editors for the 2021 Poem-A-Day series.  Rosa Alcalá and Sasha Pimentel will curate poetry for their respective months. Poem-a-Day is...

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Bernie Sanders memes flood the internet.

Bernie Sanders memes flood the internet.

Victoria Almaguer, Contributor February 8, 2021

January’s Presidential inauguration was one of the most  important events following the divisive 2020 election. Biden’s inauguration featured performances from Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez, a powerful poetry reading by Amanda Gorman,...

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Super Bowl LV: Chiefs versus Bucs, Brady goes for his seventh ring

Super Bowl LV: Chiefs versus Bucs, Brady goes for his seventh ring

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor February 6, 2021

On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs (14-2) will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11-5) in the 55th Super Bowl played in Tampa, Florida. Tampa is the first team in NFL history to play in A Super Bowl in its home stadium. This game features a battle of...

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UTEP sophomore point guard Katia Gallegos dribbles the ball into the paint versus Southern Mississippi Jan. 1.

Miners extend win streak to six games with win over Blazers

Michael Cuviello, Daniel Lopez February 6, 2021

The UTEP Miners (12-5, 8-3) women's basketball team dominated the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers (7-8,2-7) 74-53 in the first game of a back-to-back series Friday night. Starting out a bit shaky, the Miners had three straight turnovers...

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UTEP sophomore guard Keonte Kennedy  fights for a loose ball against the Rice Owls. Jan 8.

Blazers stifle Miners with smothering defense

Michael Cuviello, Sports editor February 6, 2021

The UTEP Miners (8-9, 4-7) men's basketball team trailed the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers  (15-2, 8-1) from start to finish Saturday night in a poor offensive showing, culminating in a 63-51 defeat on the road. From the very first few...

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Junior UTEP guard Sabine Lipe  works past  defender against UTSA Jan. 30.

UTEP hosts UAB with a five-game win streak on the line

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor February 5, 2021

In a matchup of two teams moving in opposite directions, the UTEP Miners (10-5, 7-3) take on the University of Alabama at Birmingham(UAB) Blazers (7-7, 2-6) for a two-game home series starting Friday at 7 p.m. UAB has lost four games in a row coming...

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UTEP junior guard Souley Boum attempts to drive the lane against Louisiana Tech Jan. 22.

Miners go on the road for crucial series against Blazers

Michael Cuviello, Sports editor February 5, 2021

The UTEP Miners (8-8, 4-6) men’s basketball team take the stage Friday night for a two-game road matchup against the Conference USA’s West Division leader, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) (14-2, 7-1) Blazers. Currently, on a four-game...

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Upper Valley Farmers hosts annual Valentine’s at The Gardens

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter February 4, 2021

Editor's note: On Feb. 11, the upper Valley Market announced the event was cancelled due to forecast of snow and rain. The market is reschuled for April 3rd, 11 a.m. to 3p.m. as "Easter at the Gardens." The Upper Valley Artists and Farmer’s Market brings love to the...

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