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The Hill reports record-breaking early voter turnout

Everything you need to know for Election Day

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor October 8, 2018

The Prospector Less than a month away, Texas voters will be able to cast their votes on statewide, legislative and congressional seats for the Nov. 6 midterm election. And to help students across campus fully understand about the election in El Paso...

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UTEP pharmacy set to close

UTEP pharmacy set to close

Andrea Valdez-Rivas and Alexia Nava October 8, 2018

At the end of the semester, students at UTEP can no longer depend on the services provided by the pharmacy located in the Student Health and Wellness Center. The pharmacy, located at Union Building E. 100, will close its doors after Dec. 14. The closure...

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The Prospector joins hundreds of publications to support  National Newspaper Week

The Prospector joins hundreds of publications to support National Newspaper Week

The Prospector Staff October 8, 2018

In a time where the freedom of the press is often threatened and marginalized in our society, it’s time like these where we take a step forward as a publication and fight for our rights. The 78th annual National Newspaper Week, held from Oct. 7-13,...

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More of the same thing

More of the same thing

Javier Cortez, Copy Editor October 8, 2018

It’s over. Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, finally, although fiercely disputed and debated, was confirmed to the Supreme Court this past weekend. The confirmation capped a near month-long circus act that once again highlighted the deepening divide that continues...

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Senior tight end David Lucero is upset with himself because he missed the pass.

A win is not seen against the Mean Green

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter October 7, 2018

Another promising start for the UTEP Miners (0-6, 0-2) ended in defeat Saturday, Oct., 6, against the North Texas Mean Green (5-1,1-1). The Miners did put up a fight against the nations 12th best offense, which averages 443 yards a game, but in the end,...

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Dave Stryker performs with the UTEP commercial music faculty combo at Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall on Oct. 3, 2018.

Jazz guitarist Dave Stryker performs with UTEP musicians

Oscar Avila, Contributor October 5, 2018

On Wednesday, Oct. 3, renowned jazz guitarist, Dave Stryker, performed at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall with the UTEP Commercial Music combo. The event, which was organized by guitar lecturer Shaun Mahoney, featured Stryker, Dr. Andy P. Smith, Professor...

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El Paso Locomotive will run through the city and USL in March

El Paso Locomotive will run through the city and USL in March

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor October 4, 2018

After months of speculation and Twitter users investigating, El Paso USL announced the club’s official name El Paso Locomotive FC on Thursday, Oct.,4, at the EPIC Railroad Event Center. “I'm looking at a locomotive and it's powerful, its strong...

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NFL Fantasy football starts and sits for week 5

NFL Fantasy football starts and sits for week 5

Eddie Velazquez, Contributor October 4, 2018

It is suspension-return week in the NFL this week and there are some key players such as New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman and New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram coming back. These two could give their respective offenses a completely...

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The UTEP cheerleaders performed different choreographies.

Homecoming pep rally wraps up at Centennial Plaza

Staff October 4, 2018

Today was celebrated the annual Homecoming pep rally at Centennial Plaza. Students could enjoy different presentations, activities and games during the event. The marching band and the cheerleaders presented different performances during the event....

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Mystic Braves frontman Shane Stots and bassist Tony Malacara

Mystic Braves revives classic rock at the Lowbrow

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor October 4, 2018

Rising rock upstarts Mystic Braves hit The Lowbrow Palace on Wednesday night, and their show was notable for a few reasons—not the least of which was the Los Angeles band’s ability to compose a free-flowing, energetic hybrid of blues and rock that’s...

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Pharmacy at Student Health and Wellness Center set to close at the end of the semester

Pharmacy at Student Health and Wellness Center set to close at the end of the semester

Andrea Valdez-Rivas, Reporter October 4, 2018

At the end of this semester, students can no longer depend on the services provided by the pharmacy of the Student Health and Wellness Center. The pharmacy, located in Union Building E. 100, will close its doors after Dec. 14, 2018. The closure is...

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UTEP’s Institute of Oral History collaborates with local high schools for early college experience

UTEP’s Institute of Oral History collaborates with local high schools for early college experience

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor October 2, 2018

As part of their collaboration with Bowie High School for a “Dia de los Muertos,” or day of the dead project, the Institute of Oral History at UTEP looks to introduce high school students to an early college experience. “Project Coco,” created...

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