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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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‘Our Planet’ creates consciousness

‘Our Planet’ creates consciousness

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-Chief April 29, 2019

We all are aware of climate change and its consequences around the globe. Recently, I had the opportunity to watch “Our Planet,” Netflix’s most recent documentary on how we are destroying natural habitats and the consequences of our actions. The...

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Neon Desert Music Festival 2019 Profile Series: Roman Rouge

Neon Desert Music Festival 2019 Profile Series: Roman Rouge

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor April 29, 2019

El Paso singer and songwriter Roman Rouge is set to perform at this year’s Neon Desert Music Festival on Saturday, May 25 in Downtown El Paso. Rouge began writing music at the age of 11 and throughout high school, he began releasing his music on SoundCloud...

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The crisis at the border continues

The crisis at the border continues

Oscar Avila, Reporter April 29, 2019

The threat of a U.S.-Mexico border shutdown still hangs in the air since President Donald Trump’s announcement Friday, March 29. A shutdown could affect the majority of students at UTEP, who frequently commute across the border to attend the university....

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Pet People is set to perform on May 26 in Downtown El Paso.

Neon Desert Music Festival 2019 Profile Series: Pet People

Jaqueline Martinez, Contributor April 29, 2019

Local art-pop band Pet People is set to perform at the ninth annual Neon Desert Music Festival 2019 on May 26 in Downtown El Paso. Pet People consists of four musicians: lead singer and guitarist Nicole Velarde, Ross Ingram on keyboards, Tomas Tinajero...

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Civility: The Cure for Chaos

Civility: The Cure for Chaos

Diego Morales, Special to the Prospector April 29, 2019

Being in El Paso, it is hard to ignore the overwhelming news coverage that our beloved city is getting with the issue of immigration. Driving down the  Border Highway and seeing the masses of migrants along the fence in record numbers, the stories of...

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Golf  season ends in Arkansas

Golf season ends in Arkansas

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor April 29, 2019

The UTEP men’s golf season ended with a seventh-place finish at the Air Force Reserve Conference-USA Championship Tournament in Texarkana, Arkansas. The Miners won the Conference-USA tournament in 2017, but in the 2019 conference tournament, they fell...

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UTEP Take Back the Night at the Union Cinema Wednesday April 24th, 2019.

Survivors speak up at Take Back the Night 25th anniversary

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief April 25, 2019

In celebration of  the 25 year anniversary of Take Back the Night (TBTN) at UTEP, students gathered Wednesday, April 24, at the Union Cinema to listen to the testimony of those who once were victims of sexual  and domestic abuse. Juliette Grimmett,...

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Celebration of UTEP's  Student Government Association (SGA) 100 years of service at Centennial Plaza.

SGA celebrates 100 years

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief April 24, 2019

In celebration of UTEP's Student Government Association (SGA) 100 years of service, students gathered at Centennial Plaza to join the celebration. Food,  music and obstacle courses were provided by the student organization. "We're out here on this...

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UTEP hosts first-generation college celebration

UTEP hosts first-generation college celebration

Daniel Rey Perez, Contributor April 23, 2019

With more than 200 attendees, students, faculty, and proud parents took part in a celebration where first-generation college student earned their cords, Monday, April 22, at the Tomas Rivera Conference Center located at the Union East. Meshel Henderson,...

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The sharp-dressed man of the media

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor April 22, 2019

A marvelous suit, sleek shoes, and a dashing bow tie is what you can find Associate Media Relations Director Drew Bonney wearing at a UTEP men’s basketball game, but his exquisite sense of fashion has been evident long before it graced the Don Haskins...

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Find fashion on a budget

Find fashion on a budget

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor April 22, 2019

As college students on a tight budget, sometimes fashion is the last thing on our list when it comes to spending money. Although purchasing clothes from big-name brand stores at the mall is easier and nicer, it does tend to add up. Sometimes finding cheap...

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Peek at the Fashion  behind the curtain

Peek at the Fashion behind the curtain

Jaqueline Martinez, Contributor April 22, 2019

The UTEP Theatre and Dance Department is a student-centered program located in the Fox Fine Arts, which offers a variety of performances and design opportunities for students and artists as they develop and refine their skills fit for a professional career...

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