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Unforgettable Valentine’s date ideas: something for everyone

Unforgettable Valentine’s date ideas: something for everyone

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter February 12, 2018

Valentine’s Day may bring a lot of stress to couples, from what flowers to buy to planning a fancy date, the pressure is always on for it to be perfect and filled with romance. If you’re pressed for ideas or want to do something a little more out...

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Damian Padilla adjusts his boyfriend Angel Garcia’s bow tie. The two met during high school and they have been together since.

High school sweethearts continue sharing their passion at UTEP

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor February 12, 2018

High school sweethearts usually don’t last forever, especially after starting college. However, some couples make an effort to stay together beyond the realms of high school. “I was supposed to go to Andress High School and he was supposed to go...

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Kim and Terri Bauer have been married 35 years.

Love in the arts: How two professors found each other in school

Paulette Villa, Contributor February 12, 2018

Not a day goes by in Kim Bauer’s print making class where he does not mention his wife, Terri. The 35-year-old relationship of art lecturers, Kim Brian Bauer, an associate  professor in printmaking, and Therese (Terri) Bauer, an advisor and senior...

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The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast - UTEP men's basketball forward Tirus Smith

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – UTEP men’s basketball forward Tirus Smith

Adrian Broaddus, Daniel Mendez, and Jeremy Carranco February 12, 2018

  Join The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast for their newest episode featuring special guest UTEP freshman forward Tirus Smith, as he talks about his journey to becoming a Miner, his upbringing from Mississippi and what he plans to do for...

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Steve Aoki’s ‘Kolony Tour’ will take the El Paso County Coliseum by storm

Aylin Tafoya, Contributor February 12, 2018

Steve Aoki is among the top rating DJs in the world and is bringing his "Kolony Tour" to the El Paso County Coliseum on March 4, 2018, making it the 19th stop of 32 shows. His most recent album "Kolony," features collaborations with rappers like Gucci...

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Matt Willms finished the game with a team-high 12 points in a 63-59 loss to visiting UTSA.

UTSA hands UTEP sixth straight loss

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor February 10, 2018

Four Roadrunners shot in double-figures and held the Miners to shooting just 36 percent from the floor (18-50), resulting in a 63-59 win for UTSA at the Don Haskins Center on Saturday night. Guard Deon Lyle, Byron Frohnen, Giovnni De Nicolao and Jhivvan...

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Louis Wagenvoort returns a backhand shot against UTPB on Saturday afternoon at the El Paso Tennis Club.

UTEP tennis shuts out UTPB

Isaiah Ramirez, Contributor February 10, 2018

The UTEP women’s tennis team defeated UT-Permian Basin 7-0 with a perfect 6-0 sweep in singles competition and a 2-1 advantage in doubles play to earn an extra point, claiming the shutout win on a windy Saturday afternoon at the El Paso Tennis Club....

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Iconic Pop pays tribute to the zeitgeist of the '60s.

‘Iconic Pop’: a tribute to dance and music

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor February 10, 2018

As the lights dimmed, a video of Elvis Presley dancing and singing during his audition for Warner Brothers appeared on stage. Iconic Pop’s first number, “Euphoria in an Age of Anxiety,” was about to start. A mistress of ceremonies played...

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UTEP falls to Louisiana Tech 65-62 to drop to 5-5 in Conference USA.

UTEP women fall short against Louisiana Tech

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 10, 2018

Louisiana Tech used a strong third quarter (22-13) and hit big shots in the fourth quarter to get by UTEP 65-62 on Saturday afternoon at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners (14-9, 5-5 C-USA) led for nearly five minutes while the visiting Lady Techsters...

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UTEP hockey storms back to defeat Texas A&M, advance in TCHC playoffs

UTEP hockey storms back to defeat Texas A&M, advance in TCHC playoffs

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 8, 2018

Trailing 4-2 in the third period, the UTEP men’s hockey club used three straight goals, including two from Matt Sanca to complete a 5-4 comeback win over the Texas A&M Aggies in the first round of the Texas Collegiate Hockey Conference (TCHC) playoffs...

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Attendees of Angela Davis' lecture, at UGLC on Wednesday, Feb. 7, welcome her with a standing ovation.

Thousands attend Angela Davis’ visit to UTEP

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Repoter February 8, 2018

Editors note: The Prospector first reported hundreds attended the event. According to the African American Studies Department, the final number of attendees was 2,000.  Political activist, scholar and author Angela Davis visited UTEP on Wednesday...

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UTEP will be returning to in person classes as the norm in the fall with Covid-19 cases falling and vaccination rates increasing in the El Paso Community

UTEP breaks Spring enrollment record

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor February 7, 2018

This Spring semester has shown the highest spring enrollment yet, according to University Communications. The campus has seen a 3.6 percent increase compared to the 2017 Spring semester, with the total population at 23,606, which is the highest increase...

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