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ASO showcases African arts, culture and fashion

ASO showcases African arts, culture and fashion

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor April 8, 2018

The African Student Organization (ASO-UTEP) hosted Africa Culture Night on Saturday, April 7, at the Union Building East. Students, faculty and many others gathered to learn about African culture. ASO highlighted African culture through a presentation about...

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Saruni sets world's sixth-fastest time in 2018

Saruni sets world’s sixth-fastest time in 2018

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor April 7, 2018

UTEP sophomore runner Michael Saruni continues to set world records as a Miner. He made another mark on Saturday afternoon, setting 2018's sixth-fastest world time in the 400m with a 45.42 showing at the Don Kirby Tailwind Open in Albuquerque. "This...

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Photo courtesy Young Deluxe

The Prospector Neon Desert Series Episode 3: Young Deluxe

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor April 6, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-prospector-neon-desert-series-episode-3-young-deluxe   Join Adrian Broaddus as he sits down with Young Deluxe and his crew talking all about his upcoming shows, his recent work and what he has in store...

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Nash would have been UTEP women’s basketball’s senior leader on the court in 2017, instead, she found herself in federal court.

Former UTEP star faces thirty years in prison after guilty plea

Jason Green and April 5, 2018

Former UTEP women’s basketball star Jenzel Nash has pled guilty to “aiding and abetting false statements to credit and loan applications.” It is unclear whether pleading guilty prior to her April 9 trial in Federal Court means that Nash has avoided...

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Gloria Trevi and Alejandra Guzman  perform at the Gloria Trevi vs. Alejandra Guzman Tour at The Don Haskins on Wednesday night.

Gloria Trevi vs. Alejandra Guzman take over The Don Haskins

Brianna Chavez, Contributor April 5, 2018

Alejandra Guzman and Gloria Trevi returned to El Paso on their “Versus” Tour. The Mexican superstars recently came to El Paso County Coliseum back in September. This time, they took over the Don Haskins Center for one of the last stops on their...

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Ryan Denton, also known as “Preacher guy,” holds his Bible at Centennial Plaza in his routine spot. The 32-year-old is a non-degree seeking student at UTEP.

Should the “preacher guy” have a voice on campus?

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter April 2, 2018

Four years ago, Centennial Plaza was still under construction as bulldozers, construction workers and fences overpowered the center of campus. After its completion it became a spot for Frisbee throwers, graduation photo shoots and getting some peace...

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The Miners kickoff the 2018 season at home against Northern Arizona on Sept. 1.

Miners eye offense as key for turnaround in 2018

Prospector staff April 2, 2018

The Miners are currently midway into their spring season and about five months away from their first game under new head coach Dana Dimel. Coming off a winless 2017 season, Dimel’s focus will be set on improving all three units. The biggest concern...

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Guerra explains the process in which the print was made from the second Horned Toad Print Exhibit on Thursday. March 22 at la Galeria de la Mision De Senacu.

International print exchange keeps traditional printmaking alive

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor April 2, 2018

Coming from a family of printmakers, Manuel Guerra, a UTEP lecturer of foundation classes, including design, drawing and printmaking, never imagined getting into commercial printing. His grandfather owned a commercial printing shop on Alameda Avenue,...

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Data is taken from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and is based on a 15 hour semester.

Here is what you can expect from UTEP’s recent tuition increase

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor April 2, 2018

For the first time, UTEP’s tuition will be partly based on which degree students will be pursuing. And for most students, base tuition will be increasing by 5 percent for all students consecutively for two years, meaning a 10 percent total increase...

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Latin sensation Maluma is set to return to El Paso

Latin sensation Maluma is set to return to El Paso

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter April 2, 2018

Latin heartthrob Maluma will be making a stop in the Sun City for his F.A.M.E Tour. The 24-year-old reggaetón sensation will perform at the El Paso County Coliseum at 8 p.m. on April 20. This is the second time the Columbian singer visits El Paso...

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The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast - NCAA Tournament Talk

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – NCAA Tournament Talk

Adrian Broaddus, Jeremy Carranco, and Mike Flores April 2, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-prospector-sports-weekly-podcast-ncaa-final-four-media-day-recap   Join The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast as they recap their trip to San Antonio, as they covered the Final Four media...

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Michigan head coach John Beilein speaks to the media  during a press conference at the Final Four in San Antonio.

Michigan’s magic finds it’s way to San Antonio

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor March 30, 2018

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS—Jordan Poole’s 30-foot buzzer-beater against Houston in the second round may have happened by chance, but Michigan’s trip to San Antonio is anything but luck. The West Regional champion Wolverines will face Cinderella and South...

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