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Recapping the semifinals of the C-USA men’s basketball tournament

Recapping the semifinals of the C-USA men’s basketball tournament

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor March 11, 2017

The Conference-USA men’s basketball tournament championship is set. Find out which two teams will battle it out for tomorrow’s championship and league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament: (4) UTEP 56 (1) Middle Tennessee 82 Middle Tennessee...

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Spring football wraps up first week of practice

Spring football wraps up first week of practice

Mike Flores, Reporter March 10, 2017

UTEP football wrapped up their first week of spring practice Friday morning as they participated in full pads for the first time since the regular season ended. Head coach Sean Kugler is looking at who he has to work with and who is going to step...

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Recapping day two of the C-USA men's basketball tournament

Recapping day two of the C-USA men’s basketball tournament

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor March 10, 2017

And then there were four…the semifinals of the Conference-USA men’s basketball tournament are officially set. It was another exciting day of action in Birmingham as yet another contest was decided in the final seconds of play. Find out who survived...

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Women finish season in Birmingham after loss to Old Dominion

Women finish season in Birmingham after loss to Old Dominion

Mike Flores, Reporter March 10, 2017

For the second straight year, the UTEP women’s basketball team gets upended and eliminated from the Conference USA tournament by Old Dominion. This year the Miners’ rocky season came to an end with an 80-70 loss to the Monarchs. UTEP (8-23, 5-14...

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Winners and losers of the first round of the C-USA men’s basketball tournament

Winners and losers of the first round of the C-USA men’s basketball tournament

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor March 8, 2017

From a low-scoring to a high-scoring affair, including a game decided in the final eight seconds, an exciting first round of the Conference-USA tournament is now in the books. Find out how each team fared and who will be squaring off against each other...

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The Office of Student Life sponsors the advancement symposium

The Office of Student Life sponsors the advancement symposium

March 8, 2017

The Office of Students Life sponsored the advancement symposium, which showcased informative talks about the dangers of alcoholism. Alcohol Awareness Week will host week-long events sponsored by the Office of Student Life. Its purpose is to create...

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Alcohol Awareness Week brings annual 'Raise the Bar Resource Fair'

Alcohol Awareness Week brings annual ‘Raise the Bar Resource Fair’

Eddie Velazquez, Staff Reporter March 8, 2017

As part of Alcohol Awareness Week, the Office of Student Life and the UTEP Police Department held the annual "Raise the Bar Resource Fair" at the Union Plaza on Wednesday. “Every year alcoholism can be an issue, so as an organization we show...

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Remembering Srinivas Kuchibhotla

Remembering Srinivas Kuchibhotla

The Prospector Staff March 7, 2017

The Indian Student Association is joining various organizations to hold a vigil in honor of Srinivas Kuchibhotla at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Centennial Plaza. The UTEP alum was killed on Wednesday Feb. 22, during a hate crime in Kansas. Kuchibhotla...

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Alcohol Awareness Week events on campus

Alcohol Awareness Week events on campus

Grecia Sanchez, Staff Reporter March 7, 2017

Alcohol Awareness Week, March 6-9, is dedicated to educating students about the dangers of drinking and driving. Presented by the Office of Student Life, this year’s Alcohol Awareness Week is focused on students choosing not to engage in negative behavior....

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Your guide to staying safe and prepared this spring break

Your guide to staying safe and prepared this spring break

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 7, 2017

Whether you’re off twerking to “Bad and Boujee” at South Padre Island, hitting up the gigantic clubs in Cancun, where bottles of tequila are way underpriced or taking off to a more relaxed place for spring break, safety precautions should be maintained...

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Things to do in El Paso during spring break

Things to do in El Paso during spring break

Eddie Velazquez, Reporter March 7, 2017

El Paso Artist and Farmers Market Every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. As a year-round event, it is easy to overlook an El Paso institution such as the Downtown Artist and Farmers Market. However, its original approach to arts and genuine local vibe...

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VNTGCLSSX opened March 3 and will remain at 115 N. Mesa until May.

Local thrift shop sets new trends

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor March 7, 2017

A new trend has hit El Pasopop-up shops. In trendy fashion, a pop-up vintage shop, Vintage Classis (stylized VNTGCLSSX) has opened up downtown at 115 N. Mesa St. VNTGCLSSX is owned by Ron Scott, Marisol McNeil and Patrick McNeil. Scott is a UTEP graduate...

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