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Students push for participation in 2020 Census

Students push for participation in 2020 Census

Marisol Chávez and Sasha Minjarez February 17, 2020

Every 10 years since 1790, people residing in the U.S. have participated in the census. In order to understand its importance, one must understand the importance of representation in Congress.    In Article 1, Section 2, the Constitution states,...

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The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Science opened the spring 2020 semester with its newest undergraduate degree offering – a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB). The new degree is the campus’ latest effort in an ongoing mission of providing competitive academic and research opportunities at one of the most reasonable prices for a U.S. top tier university.

UTEP introduces a new degree program to keep up with the demands of our changing climate

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter February 17, 2020

The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Science unveiled its latest undergraduate degree at the start of the spring 2020 semester - a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB). Under this new program, students will be able...

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Cheruiyot ran in his first 5000m race and posted the third best time in Conference USA (C-USA) this season.

Cheruiyot places second in Iowa State Classic

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor February 17, 2020

Freshman distance runner Titus Cheruiyot continued to excel in indoor season as he finished in second place with a time of 14:03.03 in the men’s 5000-meter race in Ames, Iowa. Cheruiyot ran in his first 5000m race and posted the third best time in...

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Miners look to conclude road trip with a win, snap losing streak

Miners look to conclude road trip with a win, snap losing streak

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter February 17, 2020

 The UTEP women’s basketball team (13-11, 6-7) is currently on a three-game losing streak but looks to snap that as it takes on The University of Texas at San Antonio (6-18, 2-11). The Miners defeated the Roadrunners in convincing fashion earlier...

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Customers browsing the selection of products offered by Hueco Valley Soaps & Lotions, a business run by Elizabeth Dominguez and her grandson Justice Hill, this past Saturday, Feb. 15 at the El Paso Downtown Artist & Farmers Market.

Less is more when it comes to soap

Maria Ramos, Contributor February 17, 2020

Hueco Valley Soaps & Lotions is a local business that’s been selling handmade and organic skincare products at the El Paso Downtown Artist & Farmers Market for the past seven years.  Elizabeth Dominguez is the owner of the business and she makes...

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Surf music is a subgenre of rock music associated with surf culture, particularly as found in Southern California.

Microgenres: Surf rock

Noah Sarabia, Photographer February 17, 2020

Editor’s note: A microgenre is defined as a subgenre of music characterized by its specificity and niche nature. “Microgenres” is a special seven-week series by The Prospector that will showcase a different microgenre each week, publishing every...

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"After Parkland” is a bold and touching documentary that captures the painful aftermath of the Parkland, Florida high school shooting that killed 17 students and injured several others two years ago in 2018.

IN REVIEW: ‘After Parkland’ hits painfully close to home

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Staff Reporter February 17, 2020

Two years after a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida left 17 students dead, 17 others injured and an entire nation mourning, a new tear-jerking documentary follows the lives of the surviving victims...

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The exhibition will be on display at the Rubin Center until Friday, April 17.

Rubin Center hosts biennial faculty exhibition

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter February 17, 2020

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts hosted the opening reception for the 2020 UTEP Department of Art biennial faculty exhibition, featuring works from faculty, on Jan. 30.    The exhibit displays a wide range of artistic...

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Call Me by Your Name is a 2017 coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Luca Guadagnino.

Seven must-see LGBTQ romance films — because love is always in season

Glenda Elena Avalos, Multimedia Editor February 17, 2020

Although Valentine’s Day just passed, here are seven films that depict the joy, sorrow and everything in between of queer romance — because love is always in season.   “Blue is the Warmest Color” released in 2013  Written...

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UTEP forwards Tydus Verhoeven and Bryson Williams fight for the rebound versus Marshall Sat, Feb.15 at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP Miners stampeded by Thundering Herd 71-61 for fifth straight loss

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor February 16, 2020

The UTEP Miners continued its winless February as they were outhustled and outscored by the visiting Marshall Thundering Herd in a 71-61 loss at the Don Haskins Center.  Losing its fifth straight game, the Miners fell to 13th place in Conference-USA...

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UTEP graduate transfer guard Daryl Edwards goes for a reverse layup versus Western Kentucky Feb. 13 at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP men’s basketball loses fourth straight after 67-63 defeat against Western Kentucky

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter February 14, 2020

If Miner fans were told that with six regular season games remaining in the season UTEP is going to be at the bottom of the Conference-USA standings that would seem as an outrageous prediction, considering the high expectations this team was...

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El Paso-based defense attorney Joe Spencer speaks with reporters outside U.S. District Court following a hearing for Patrick Wood Crusius, who is accused of killing 22 people and injuring 23 more in a mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart on Aug. 3, 2019. The 90-count indictment charges Crusius with hate crimes.

Walmart shooter has first court appearance after federal indictment

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Staff Reporter February 12, 2020

Today, Patrick Wood Crusius, 21, the man accused of killing 22 and injuring 23 more in a mass shooting at the Cielo Vista Walmart in El Paso Aug. 3, 2019, appeared at the U.S. District Court for the first time since his federal indictment.   With...

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