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The Prospector

Who will be under center for the Miners to start the season?

Who will be under center for the Miners to start the season?

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter August 28, 2018

The Miners plan to exceed expectations and plant the roots to a successful reboot under first-year head coach Dana Dimel this season. In order to have a successful season, the Miners will look to have prosperity under center and a bona fide leader. The...

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New head football coach Dana Dimel prepares his team for the season opener on Saturday Sept. 2 against Northern Arizona at the Sun Bowl

A new era of UTEP football is upon us

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor August 27, 2018

UTEP went winless, 0-12 in 2017—something no other team did last year in the FBS. It hangs over the team like a forgotten friend, familiar to the team. The feeling creeps into the player’s thoughts and as much as they want to set it aside, it happened....

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Courtesy of Angel De La Rosa

UTEP Bookstore kicks off fall music series

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor August 27, 2018

As part of their new Borderland Music Series, the UTEP Bookstore will offer a series of concerts featuring UTEP students and local artists on campus. Concerts will be held Monday through Thursday at the bookstore patio to bring a fresh and exciting...

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My last -30-

My last -30-

Kathy Flores August 27, 2018

I am finally doing something I have had several students ask me to do over the last 16 years–write a column for the student newspaper. I have always turned them down as The Prospector is supposed to be the students’ voice. Their recent request,...

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Uncertainty continues as DACA reaches make-or-break decision from Houston Judge

Uncertainty continues as DACA reaches make-or-break decision from Houston Judge

Andrea Valdez, Contributor August 27, 2018

Editor’s Note: Quotes from Monica Diaz and Diego Garcia were translated from Spanish to English. The nearly-700,000 young people who were brought to the United States illegally during their childhood face a difficult time in their lives as the immigration...

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“Autorretrato” courtesy of Jorge E. Martinez

International Museum of Art to host UTEP student

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor August 27, 2018

Editor’s Note: Quotes from Jorge Martinez were translated from Spanish to English. As fostering as UTEP is for art students, many find it humbling and rewarding to be able to present their work to the public. For junior graphic design major Jorge E....

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New beginnings arise for The Prospector

New beginnings arise for The Prospector

Javier Cortez, Copy Editor August 27, 2018

At The Prospector, we are used to changing. It happens all the time and in every facet of our industry. We are a college newspaper that mirrors the professional newspapers and publications we strive to be like. Each semester we have staff that comes...

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Who will be the next UTEP football player in the NFL?

Staff August 27, 2018

Editor’s note:The Prospector sports staff picked four Miners that could improve their draft stock with standout 2018 seasons. The UTEP Miners football team have a lot of new faces to be on the lookout for. Most of the team is returning from last...

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Senior Payton Ross defends the ball against UTRGV.

Miners soccer squad falls to UTGRV in opening weekend

Staff August 27, 2018

  It was a tough afternoon for the UTEP women's soccer team, as they fell to UT-Rio Grande 3-2 on Sunday at home. UTRGV scored three goals in the second half—two from Sarah Bonney (54’, 80’) and one from Emily Zapata (77’). UTEP...

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UT System announces new chancellor

UT System announces new chancellor

Brianna Chavez, Reporter August 27, 2018

James B. Milliken has been appointed as the new chancellor of the UT System. The UT Board of Regents voted unanimously to appoint Milliken on Monday. Milliken has over 30 years of experience in higher education. He comes to the UT System after...

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UTEP celebrates as they score the first goal of the day against Idaho State.

UTEP soccer wins in a physical battle

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor August 24, 2018

The UTEP Miners soccer team improved to 2-1 on the season after a physical meeting on the pitch against the Idaho State Bengals, Friday evening at University Field. UTEP got the lead early and never looked back as they defeated the Bengals 2-1. “We...

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Raising Cane's supports the community by awarding Army Services YMCA with a $10,000 check.

Raising Cane’s gives back to the community, celebrates 4th restaurant in El Paso

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor August 24, 2018

The newest Raising Cane’s in the borderland has opened its doors, and along with sporting a new design, owners also took this opportunity to give back to the community. The new Raising Cane’s, located at the West Towne Marketplace on 6450 N. Desert...

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