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Emmy winning multimedia journalist Angela Kocherga joins KTEP.

KTEP welcomes Angela Kocherga as its latest news director

Maria Ramos, Contributor February 24, 2020

KTEP, the National Public Radio station from the southwest, welcomes journalist Angela Kocherga aboard as news director. Kocherga has dedicated her career to covering the U.S.-Mexico border and the interior of Mexico soon after graduating from college.    “After...

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The Miners defeated Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) 6-5 in a walk-off win and Omaha 8-5 after falling to both teams in the first two games of the invitational.

Softball splits UTEP Invitational

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter February 24, 2020

Heading into the UTEP Invitational, the Miner softball team (4-10) held a 2-8 record with four of those losses being stopped due to mercy rule. Now the Miners have won back-to-back games and momentum is starting to build for the squad. The Miners defeated...

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The 1966 NCAA Championship Texas Western team poses with trophy March 19, 1966.

OPINION: 1966 NCAA Championship shaped UTEP’s Legacy

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor February 24, 2020

As Black History Month rolls into its final week, UTEP students should be aware of the legacy that their University has on college basketball.    On March 19, 1966, the Miners became the first NCAA team to have a starting lineup consisting of all...

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Acclaimed Mexican sculptor Sebastián created a piece designed especially for UTEP titled "Esfera Cuántica Tlahtolli."

The history, background behind UTEP’s public artwork

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter February 24, 2020

UTEP’s campus aesthetic is not only defined by its signature Bhutanese architecture but also by its vast array of artworks and sculptures scattered throughout campus, both indoors and outdoors, including sculptures, drawings, paintings and...

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The eastside area of El Paso is constantly expanding in terms of population and desirable food locations and retail centers.

Five attractions in East El Paso to check out

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter February 24, 2020

 The eastside area of El Paso is constantly expanding in terms of population, desirable food locations and retail centers. According to texasdemographics.com, the 79936 ZIP code, which covers the eastside of the city, has a population of 111,918...

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Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases.

UTEP continues monitoring coronavirus outbreak

Anahy Diaz, Contributor February 24, 2020

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) said it is following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services, as it continues to monitor developments connected to the outbreak of...

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The 2020 United States presidential election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

Study: Nearly half of adults don’t discuss politics

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Staff Reporter February 24, 2020

With the current political climate and the 2020 election just around the corner, many have turned away from having political conversations with someone, according to an analysis of data from the Pew Research Center’s Election News Pathways (PRCENP)...

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Vicky Zhuang, exhibit curator and Biodiversity Collections Manager at UTEP poses next to a 3D model of an ant on display at the “Tiny Tunnels, Big Connections: Ant Relationships Shape the World,” exhibit at the Centennial Museum.

UTEP ant exhibit sparks memories of the defunct Insights El Paso Science Center

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter February 24, 2020

“Tiny Tunnels, Big Connections: Ant Relationships Shape the World” is the latest installment at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Centennial Museum and the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens. It was created thanks to a $166,000 grant that the UTEP...

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Bernie Sanders address to those who were  not able to get into the Abraham Chavez Theater due to overflow.

Sanders kicks off statewide tour in El Paso as early voting continues

Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor February 22, 2020

As Texans continue to cast their ballots during early voting, Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, held a rally today in Downtown El Paso as part of a statewide tour to lay out his campaign's agenda and make his case for why he is the...

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UTEP senior guard Katarina Zec shoots a basket versus Middle Tennessee Feb.22 at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP women’s basketball falls to sharp-shooting Middle Tennessee

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter February 22, 2020

The Don Haskins Center began to be filled with electricity as UTEP senior guard Katarina Zec made a basket in the paint to cut the Miners deficit to four (81-77) with 4:38 remaining in the game.   Unfortunately for the Miners (14-12, 7-8) that would...

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UTEP senior guard Darryl Edwards drives to basket  en route to scoring a career high 34 points versus Rice Saturday, Feb. 22.

UTEP storms back from 19 down versus Rice, Edwards has career night

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor February 22, 2020

The UTEP men’s basketball team overcame its worst first half of the season, scoring a season low 19 points versus the Rice Owls in the opening round of bonus play to pull a  68-62 victory from defeat. Coming into this game as a must win for the Miners,...

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Vote early at UTEP

Vote early at UTEP

The Prospector Staff February 19, 2020

UTEP opened its doors for early voters to cast their vote in the 2020 primary elections at UTEP. Students, faculty and staff can vote at UTEP’s Mike Loya Academic Services Building, Room 131. Voter parking is available in front of the building. Tuesday,...

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