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Veronica Escobar, Democratic candidate for District 16 in U.S. Congress, hugs her supporters as she arrives to her watch party at Park Tavern in downtown El Paso on Tuesday, March 6.

Escobar one step closer to making history as first Texas Latina congresswoman

Elenie Gonzalez and Michaela Román March 6, 2018

Veronica Escobar was all smiles as she hugged family, friends and volunteers from her campaign at her watch party at Park Tavern in downtown El Paso on Tuesday, March 6. “We worked very, very hard to turn out the vote,” Escobar said. “We’re...

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Beto O’Rourke, candidate for U.S. Senator representing Texas, speaks at his primary night watch party at Brass Monkey on Tuesday, March 6.

O’Rourke plans for Senate race after winning Texas primary

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor March 6, 2018

Months of visiting 226 counties throughout Texas paid off for Democrat Beto O’Rourke as he was on track to easily win the party’s nomination on Tuesday night in part of the Texas primaries. Now, O’Rourke will challenge Republican Senate house...

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On Tuesday, March 6 a student was reportedly hit by a car at the corner of Prospect Street and Shuster Avenue.

Hit and run near UTEP leads to arrest

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor March 6, 2018

According to police reports, one or possibly two pedestrians were hit by a driver near UTEP on Tuesday afternoon. One person was hit near Prospect Street and Schuster Avenue. According to a report, the driver also hit multiple vehicles at the intersection...

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Beto O’Rourke talks to his supporters as he walks from his town hall at San Jacinto Plaza to the El Paso County Courthouse, where he voted on the last day of early voting, Friday, March 2.

O’Rourke returns home to cast his primary vote and listen to El Pasoans

Michaela Román and Elenie Gonzalez March 6, 2018

Early voting has come to an end, with Tuesday, March 6, being the last day to vote in the primary. U.S. Representative Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas, who is battling Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, for his U.S. Senate seat, has yet to take a break from campaigning...

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Downtown El Paso as seen from above.

Staying in El Paso over the break? Here’s what to do

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter March 5, 2018

For those who will not be traveling this spring break out of town, there are plenty of things to do in the borderland. From sitting at home and watching some entertaining college basketball, to listening to local bands across town, here are the best things...

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Former UTEP Student Jessica Mendez sits on a rock near Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico. T or C is best known for its hot springs and only two hours outside of El Paso.

Last-minute getaways not too far from home

Paulette Villa, Contributor March 5, 2018

Instead of staying at home this spring break, here are some last-minute places to escape to and reset in to continue the semester fresh. These destinations are based on the opportunity to learn about the environment and culture of our surrounding states:...

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Durante la corta carrera de la banda ya han podido producir dos álbumes, el primero llamado ‘Norte’ el cual fue lanzado en 2013. El segundo disco se titula ‘Río Salvaje’ el cual salió en 2016.

Artists on the Neon Desert lineup you may not have heard of

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor March 5, 2018

Nearly two months away from El Paso’s largest music festival, the hype around Neon Desert is at an all-time high. From indie pop to Latin rock, there are bands under the radar that will surely steal the local stage and could end up blowing up on the...

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Jake Flaggert (left), Matt Willms (middle) and Omega Harris (right) won their last home game at the Don Haskins Center against Southern Mississippi, 73-44 on Feb. 24.

Basketball seniors bid farewell to UTEP

Mike Flores and Daniel Mendez March 5, 2018

UTEP basketball will say goodbye to four seniors at the conclusion of the 2017-18 campaign. Three men's players and one woman player will potentially play their final game in a UTEP uniform this week in Frisco at Conference USA Tournament. With...

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The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast - UTEP football offensive coordinator Mike Canales

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – UTEP football offensive coordinator Mike Canales

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor March 5, 2018

  Join The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast featuring UTEP football offensive coordinator Mike Canales to talk about spring ball, which kicked off Monday, talk about the intense quarterback battle they are having, talk about...

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The Miners celebrate their 80-75 win against WKU on Saturday, March 3 at the Don Haskins Center.

Seda powers UTEP women past WKU in home finale

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor March 3, 2018

Senior forward Tamara Seda saved potentially her best game of her UTEP career for her final home game in the Don Haskins Center. “I’m going to remember this moment forever,” Seda said. “I didn't want to go out my last game losing, this means...

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The "Dream Team" defeated the "Blue Team" 72-64 in the championship game of the UTEP basketball intramural on Friday afternoon at the Student Recreation Center.

Basketball intramural opens opportunity for students

Isaiah Ramirez, Contributor March 3, 2018

The UTEP Student Recreation Center hosted a 5-on-5 intramural basketball game between some competitive and enthusiastic Miner students on Friday afternoon. The game was the championship matchup, which was the finals of the intramural basketball tournament...

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Warped Tour 2018 releases its final lineup

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor March 2, 2018

With 2018 being the last year of the “Warped Tour,” the lineup for the “Final Cross Country Tour” is finally here. Asking Alexandria, Black Veil Brides, Mayday Parade and We The Kings are some of the band to take on the stage for the final...

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