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The Prospector

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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

The community face the demolition crews after they destroyed significant areas out of five buildings in the neighborhood Tuesday morning.

Demolition crew ignores injunction and damages buildings in Duranguito

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 12, 2017

  After a temporary court order was issued Monday restricting any demolition in the Duranguito neighborhood for the proposed $180 million arena, demolition crews destroyed significant areas out of five buildings in the neighborhood Tuesday...

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Preparing for a future without DACA

Preparing for a future without DACA

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 11, 2017

Last week, news broke about President Donald Trump deciding to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, with six-months notice The program had protected 800,000 immigrants from being deported to their native country. The news hit...

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UTEP running back Kevin Dove will use his family’s losses in storm as the motivation the rest of the season.

Hurricane Harvey leaves mark on Rice and UTEP players

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 11, 2017

Saturday’s matchup between Rice and UTEP felt like more than just a game with the recovery efforts going on in Houston in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Rice head coach David Bailiff and his squad were 8,500 miles away in Australia, playing their...

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Miles Angel is performing a free show at the Lowbrow Palace on Sept. 21.

Music spotlight: Miles Angel prepares for eventful fall

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 11, 2017

Growing up during his teenage years, Miguel Perez, or as he’s known by his stage name Miles Angel, always strived for something greater, trying to rise higher to some sort of fandom. He was simply trying to get rich and famous through his vocal talents. Now,...

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Associate Professor of Art Antonio Castro considers himself as a “fronterizo,” someone from the border, and incorporates that into his art.

Arte Fronterizo

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor September 11, 2017

Born in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, but having lived in the United States for all of his adult life, Associate Professor of Art Antonio Castro identifies himself as a “fronterizo” (from the border). “I’m a fronterizo. I’m not an American, I’m...

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New voter ID laws aim to tighten voter rights

New voter ID laws aim to tighten voter rights

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor September 11, 2017

Starting next year, Texas will have a new voter ID law, which will allow more ways to confirm your identification. While the acceptable forms of ID remain the same, those who swear an affidavit of “reasonable impediment,”— meaning they cannot reasonably...

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Students and faculty are currently voicing their frustrations against Parking and Transportation for the parking problems on campus.

UTEP parking: survival of the fittest

Melynda Venegas, Contributor September 11, 2017

UTEP parking lots and garages have been a test to many students’ patience the first two weeks of the fall 2017 semester. Students struggle with not only getting into their permitted parking lots but also with finding a single parking spot. Director...

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College of Republicans hold annual 9/11 memorial

College of Republicans hold annual 9/11 memorial

September 11, 2017

On Sunday, September 10 the College of Republicans continued their yearly tradition of placing hundreds of American Flags on the lawn in front of the library in memory of those who lost their lives on 9/11.

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Miners fall to Abilene Christian in five sets

Miners fall to Abilene Christian in five sets

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 10, 2017

The UTEP volleyball team’s brief two-game winning streak was snapped as the Miners dropped a five-set heart breaker to Abilene Christian, 3-2, in the Borderland Invitational finale in Memorial Gym on Sunday, Sept. 10. The Wildcats struck first,...

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Cross wins 200th game as soccer head coach

Cross wins 200th game as soccer head coach

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 10, 2017

Vic Bohdan (46’, 58’) scored two second half goals to help the UTEP soccer team rally past Stephen F. Austin, 2-1, for its third straight victory at University Field on Sunday, Sept. 10. Head coach Kevin Cross notched career victory number...

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Miners lose physical battle to Rice in home opener

Miners lose physical battle to Rice in home opener

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 9, 2017

Sean Kugler did not have the outing he wanted for the UTEP home opener. Rice accumulated 306 yards on the ground and held the Miners to just 26 yards rushing, as they conquered UTEP 31-14 on Saturday night at the Sun Bowl. “We got beat on...

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UTEP volleyball cruises past Delaware State

UTEP volleyball cruises past Delaware State

Mike Flores, Reporter September 9, 2017

UTEP Volleyball (3-5) dominated Delaware State (1-8) 3-0 in their second match of the Borderland Invitational to put together consecutive wins for the first time this season. UTEP won all three sets soundly against Delaware State at home, 25-10, 25-15...

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