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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

Student shares sexual harassment on campus experience

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor April 4, 2017

April is sexual assault awareness month, and last week the UT System released a study, Cultivating Learning and Safe Environments (CLASE), about sexual assaults on campus that gives a unique insight to what happens to students. The study was taken system...

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Sanctuary campus efforts made through “Education not Deportation”

Sanctuary campus efforts made through “Education not Deportation”

Michaela Roman, Editor-In-Chief April 4, 2017

In December of 2016, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott promised to cut funding from any Texas school that declared itself a “sanctuary campus.” “Texas will not tolerate sanctuary campuses or cities,” Abbott tweeted. “I will cut funding for any state campus...

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Sun City Throwback is currently located at 1840 N. Lee Trevino until May.

Sun City Throwback is taking it back to the 80’s and 90’s

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter April 4, 2017

Sun City Throwback opened a unique old-school sports store that has it all, from ‘80s to early ‘90s jerseys of all sports to local sports gear, to the most unique basketball shoes of all time. Frank Gonzalez, the owner, opened the store in November...

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Studio major student works on creating metal jewelry.

Students create their own jewelry

Claudia Flores, Contributor April 4, 2017

In fashion, it takes the right accessories to complete a look and at UTEP students can take a course that teaches how to create their own jewelry and metal accessories at the metals and jewelry program at UTEP. The program allows students to create earrings,...

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Drew and Jamie Frank are 13 and 12 years old and own Kickpin which is only open certain weekends at 5860 N. Mesa, Suite 212.

Young entrepreneurs sell collectable shoes in EP

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor April 4, 2017

Most middle school kids are satisfied with making their school basketball team, getting their braces off or having the freedom to go to the movies unsupervised with their friends. For Drew and Jaime Frank, who are 13 and 12 years old, respectively, they...

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A look at the best sports uniforms in UTEP history

A look at the best sports uniforms in UTEP history

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor April 4, 2017

Throughout the university’s history, UTEP has ventured through many different athletic uniforms. Both basketball and football have showcased some of the best and worst jerseys that the school has seen. Below, we highlight some of the best ones in program...

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UTEP tennis heads into their match ups with UTSA and NMSU with many injury concerns, but the Miners are still hopeful.

Miner tennis trying to overcome injuries to wrap-up season

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor April 4, 2017

The UTEP women’s tennis team (4-11) has lost four straight matches while being shutout in their previous two, to both Iowa State (4-0) and rival New Mexico (4-0). The Miners are seeking to get back in the win column, but more importantly, get healthy...

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Big road trips ahead for UTEP golf teams

Big road trips ahead for UTEP golf teams

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter April 4, 2017

From Thursday to Friday, April 6-7, the UTEP women’s golf team will travel to Maricopa, Arizona, to participate in the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic—their last invitational of the season before the Conference-USA Championship begins on April 17, in Fort...

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Head coach Keitha Adams discusses play with team.

Keitha Adams accepts Wichita State job

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 29, 2017

Former UTEP head coach Keitha Adams is leaving UTEP after 16 years to take over the head coaching position at Wichita State. "Keitha was one of my first hires and has been with us for 16 years. She has done an absolutely unbelievable job. We hate to...

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UTEP football plans to renew rivalry with former WAC opponents

UTEP football plans to renew rivalry with former WAC opponents

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 29, 2017

The Miners football team will once again square off against the likes of former Western Atletic Conference (WAC) rivals New Mexico and Nevada according to UTEP Athletic Department officicals. “We’re excited to renew rivalries with old WAC foes...

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Miner softball swept by NMSU in Tuesday doubleheader

Miner softball swept by NMSU in Tuesday doubleheader

Mike Flores, Sports Reporter March 28, 2017

After a 2-1 series loss to Southern Mississippi on Sunday, UTEP softball had a short turnaround with their rival New Mexico State coming to town for a double-header on Tuesday. UTEP is now on a four-game skid after NMSU defeated them in both games.   In...

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Student Government Association lacks transparency

Student Government Association lacks transparency

Prospector Staff March 28, 2017

As the election process draws near and students elect a new student government, it’s worth looking at the current state of the association and their lack of transparency with the students they represent. SGA oversees important aspects of student life...

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