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The letter was sent out to the entire administration and the head of the Education Department.

After a hate letter, College of Education counteracts homophobia

Exodis Ward, Contributor November 5, 2019

Editor's note: The story was updated Nov. 21 to correct Alberto Esquinca's employment status.  In March 2017, UTEP’s College of Education received a hate letter.    The letter, written from the point of view of an anonymous student, targeted...

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Located at 2225 Montana Ave., The Red Door Vintage is another unique store that sells oddities, accessories, clothing and lots of other distinct items people with unique tastes would enjoy. The store is open seven days a week and its hours are available on its Facebook page.

Stores in El Paso to shop for oddities, curiosities and unique clothes

Teddy Baylón, Layout Editor November 5, 2019

Members of the community who like oddities, curiosities, goth novelty items and dark clothes can shop at these unique mom-and-pop stores in El Paso.   The downtown curiosity shop, Tooth and Veil, is where all sorts of novelty items, unique pieces...

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UTEP women’s soccer vs. WKU at El Paso, Texas.

Soccer earns first conference tournament bid since 2016

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter November 5, 2019

With a 1-0 win over The University of Texas at San Antonio on “Senior Night” Nov.1, the UTEP soccer team (10-6-3, 5-4,1) earned their first Conference-USA tournament bid in three seasons.   Freshman forward Tessa Carlin scored past UTSA goalie...

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Senior Katarina Zec plays against Western New Mexico University at  the Don Haskins Center on Oct. 26, 2019.

Miners look to rebound from injury plagued season

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor November 5, 2019

The Miners are coming off an injury-plagued season where Coach Kevin Baker was down to a seven-person rotation with his lineup by season’s end.   In Conference-USA’s preseason guide, the Miners are predicted to finish 12th, which is one spot...

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Events Happening in El Paso this Week

Events Happening in El Paso this Week

Prospector Staff Report November 5, 2019

MANA: Rayando El Sol Tour 2019  8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6  UTEP Don Haskins Center  The Grammy Award-winning Latin rock band returns to El Paso to perform at the UTEP Don Haskins Center once more for their 2019, “Rayando El Sol Tour”...

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The procession in Ciudad Juarez marks the start of the celebration of Mass on the Border.

Mass on the Border celebrates US-Mexico unity

Noah Sarabia, Contributor November 5, 2019

Mass on the Border, an event that celebrated Catholic mass between two countries, two languages and three cultures, including El Paso, Las Cruces and Ciudad Juárez took place Saturday, Nov. 2.   El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz, Las Cruces Bishop...

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This Matters: Embracing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity.

Graduate student deciphers cultural inertia through Newton’s laws of motion

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter November 5, 2019

The UTEP Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) hosted an engaging and insightful discussion titled “The Good Old Days” where facilitator Angel Armenta used the theory of cultural inertia to further explain why some groups present hostility...

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Día de los Muertos Parade

Glenda Avalos, Multimedia Editor November 5, 2019

The City of El Paso celebrated the Día de los Muertos Parade Saturday Nov 2, 2019. The parade included Mariachis, people painted and dressed as traditional catrinas  and catrines and Folklorico dance crews. Families gathered and celebrated the...

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DeadBeach Brewery Birthday Block Party, El Paso, Tx.

El Paso brewery celebrates four years of beer

Sven Kline, Contributor November 5, 2019

Deadbeach Brewery celebrated its fourth anniversary since opening its doors with street beer, food trucks, live music, art, and street vendors Saturday, Nov.2 at its downtown location on Durango Street.   Local beer lovers convened outside the brewery...

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Cher to come to El Paso, Texas on 2020.

Cher to perform at El Paso

Prospector Staff Report November 4, 2019

Jorge Vasquez of UTEP’s Office of Special Events announced Monday, Nov. 4, that American singer, actress and television host, Cher, will perform March 6, 2020 at the Don Haskins Center.  Vasquez was joined by 93.1 KISS-FM on-air personality, Monika, who...

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UTEP students collect warm clothing for asylum seekers waiting at international bridges

Anahy Diaz, Contributor November 3, 2019

UTEP Latin American and Border Studies graduate students are collecting warm winter clothes for asylum seekers living on the streets near El Paso’s international bridges until Friday, Nov. 8.  The students are collaborating with Eva Moya...

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Beto O’Rourke waves to the crowd of supporters after conceding defeat in the closest Senate race in Texas history since 1978.

Beto O’Rourke drops out of 2020 presidential race

Rebecca Reza, Contributor November 1, 2019

Former Congressman Beto O’Rourke announced the abrupt end to his 2020 presidential campaign to become the Democratic nominee Friday, Nov. 1.   The decision was announced via Twitter following financial campaign woes that left the El...

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