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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Although UTEP has instituted a tobacco-free policy, students still continue to smoke on campus.

Smoking still prevalent on UTEP campus

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter November 12, 2018

There has been a concern over UTEP’s Tobacco-free policy as it pertains to the awareness of the policy. Sightings of cigarette buds and the use of tobacco products across the campus have raised an issue for the students on campus. The tobacco-free...

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Estudiantes cruzan a diario

Estudiantes cruzan a diario

Sergio Muñoz, Photographer November 12, 2018

La Universidad de Texas en El Paso es reconocida por su gran diversidad en la comunidad estudiantil. De acuerdo con su sitio web, UTEP es conocida  por ser la única universidad de investigación con el mayor número de estudiantes México-Americanos...

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Good things to come from midterms

Good things to come from midterms

Andrea Valdez-Rivas, Reporter November 12, 2018

The 2018 midterms are finally over. The big Blue Wave never really came, although Democrats did flip the House. Republicans, on the other hand, secured the Senate. But something significant happened in the midterms: Texas, a state notorious for low...

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Watts out as UTEP Volleyball head coach

Watts out as UTEP Volleyball head coach

Javier Cortez, The Prospector November 12, 2018

Holly Watts has been fired as head coach of the UTEP women's volleyball team. “While the hard work and dedication is unquestioned, the results on the court did not meet expectations under Holly’s leadership,” said UTEP Athletics Director Jim...

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Women's basketball Head Coach Kevin Baker gives instructions during time out.

UTEP women’s basketball opens up the season with a blowout win

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 10, 2018

The UTEP women’s basketball team defeated Alcorn State,77-51, in their season opener Saturday, Nov. 10,  at the Don Haskins Center. “We're proud of the fact that we shared the ball so well, “ said head coach Kevin Baker. “I think we shot...

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Despite a strong fourth quarter Miners come up short against the Blue Raiders

Despite a strong fourth quarter Miners come up short against the Blue Raiders

Daniel Medez, Sports Editor November 10, 2018

https://youtu.be/qSvQGCB7sc4 A 22 point second half for the UTEP Miners (1-9, 1-5) was not enough as they lose their ninth game of the season and tenth straight home game in a 48-32 defeat against Middle Tennessee (7-3, 6-1) Saturday afternoon at the...

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Musicians Stephen Nordstrom and Dominic Dousa performed on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.

Dousa premiers Five Desert Portraits

Andrea Valdez-Rivas, Staff Reporter November 10, 2018

The UTEP Music Department presented Musical Landscapes, a faculty recital featuring Stephen Nordstrom and Dominic Dousa on Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Fox Fine Arts Recital hall. The recital presented work composed entirely by Dousa, premiering for...

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NPR’s Susan Stamberg stops for a one-night appearance in El Paso

NPR’s Susan Stamberg stops for a one-night appearance in El Paso

Catherine Ramirez, Reporter November 10, 2018

    Nationally renowned broadcast journalist Susan Stamberg spoke for a one-night-only speaking engagement on Nov. 8, at Temple Mount Sinai about her series and research of the “Jews of Shanghai.” Stamberg began the event by...

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Sophomore guard Kobe Magee attempts to make a pass while Head Coach Rodney Terry calls out the play at the Battle of I-10 against the Aggies at the NMSU court.

UTEP gets blown out by NMSU for first loss of the season

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 9, 2018

The woes of Lou Henson court continue for the Miners as they were blown out in the second half by the New Mexico State Aggies for a final score of 96-69 Friday night. UTEP (1-1) has not won a game at the Pan American Center dating back to Nov. 30,...

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The special guests had the opportunity to ride the streetcar after the inauguration.

Streetcar Inauguration kicks off in downtown El Paso

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor November 9, 2018

The El Paso Streetcar inauguration was held at 11 a.m. today at Cleveland Square Park. The three colored streetcars went through the red carpet on the tracks when they were introduced. The public will be able to ride the streetcar at 5 p.m. today,...

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Sophomore guard Kobe Magee works on drills with senior Paul Thomas during the basketball pre season showcase at the Don Haskins Center on Wednesday, Oct. 10.

UTEP prepares for first road test of the season in NMSU

November 8, 2018

 The UTEP men’s basketball team will face its first road test of the season when head coach Rodney Terry’s team travels to Las Cruces, NM to take on the New Mexico State Aggies in the Battle of I-10, Friday, Nov. 9.  “It's it's an opportunity...

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Democratic challenger O'Rourke and his wife Amy O'Rourke say their final goodbye after his watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the Southwest University Park.

O’Rourke falls to Cruz in tightly contested Senate race

Andrea Valdez-Rivas, Staff Reporter November 7, 2018

Republican incumbent Ted Cruz defeated Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke in the race for Senate on Tuesday night. Thousands of O’Rourke supporters showed for O’Rourke’s watch party in downtown El Paso, ultimately leaving disappointed. The...

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