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Freshman guard Deon Barrett clocked in 15 minutes, finishing with six points and six assists.

Men’s basketball drowns Louisiana College in season opener

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter November 13, 2016

UTEP men’s basketball started their season off in the right direction with an 88-54 victory over the Division III school Louisiana College Wildcats. Head coach of the Miners Tim Floyd improved his record under the program to 123-77, winning in his...

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UTEP students organize “Not My President” peaceful protest

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor November 12, 2016

While riots in Portland, Oregon and Oakland, California have sprung up since the election results, in El Paso, Texas over a thousand people in San Jacinto Plaza chose to peacefully protest the rhetoric and policies of President-elect Donald Trump. Alphonso...

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Fahrenheit 32 serves up unique treat from the East

Jason Green, Staff Reporter November 11, 2016

If there’s one thing people in El Paso are very fond of, it’s things that are rolled. Chico’s Tacos can attest to that. In the short time that the new ice cream purveyor, Fahrenheit 32, has been open at 2500 N. Mesa St., El Pasoans are once...

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Appreciation Bash hosted for Veteran's Day

Appreciation Bash hosted for Veteran’s Day

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor November 11, 2016

The Military Student Success Center hosted the Veteran's Day Appreciation Bash on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Union Plaza. The 1st Armored Division Band and rock band Shockwave performed at the event. Military affiliated students and veterans were able to...

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Floyd announces new recruits for the 2017-18 season

Floyd announces new recruits for the 2017-18 season

Mike Flores, Reporter November 11, 2016

The month of November is not only the start of a new men's basketball season, but it also means National Signing Day for new recruits. On the Nov. 9, universities can finally pencil in their new-looked athletes that will be participating for their basketball...

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Sophomore pre-nursing major Raneem Karboji expresses her thoughts of the election results.

Peaceful protest at Centennial Plaza against President-elect Trump

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor November 10, 2016

Senior sociology major Mariah Ramirez organized a peaceful protest against the result of the presidential election on Nov. 10 at Centennial Plaza. Participants took a knee for a few minutes in silence then they talked peacefully about their concerns....

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The Prospector editors react to the president elect results

The Prospector editors react to the president elect results

November 10, 2016

Michaela Román - Editor-in-Chief The United States of Anxiety  One show my brothers and I always found entertaining when I was only 9 years old was The Apprentice. The plot was simple, a rich guy sees who has what it takes to work for him...

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tue. May 24.

Republican candidate Donald Trump wins presidential election

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor November 9, 2016

At 2:49 a.m. ET on Wednesday morning, business tycoon and reality TV star Donald Trump walked onto the stage at Trump HQ in New York City as President-elect. The Republican Party also won both the House and the Senate last night and will likely choose...

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Members of the UTEP College Republicans cheer after hearing CNN projections of Trump ahead in the polls.

UTEP students react to projection polls at watch party

Michaela Román, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2016

UTEP Residence Life, the Office of Student Life and the Department of Political Science threw an election watch party for students on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at Boquillas Hall in Miner Canyon. The watch party was a mix of student democrats, UTEP College...

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The best, worst and memorable tattoos from the artists themselves

Jason Green, Staff Reporter November 8, 2016

The popularity of television shows such as “Miami Ink,” “Inked” and “Ink Master” brought tattooing into the mainstream media. They have made tattoos less taboo and more recognized as a true art form. El Paso has seen a boom in tattoo studios...

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Jones recognized as National Player of the Week Honorable Mention

Jones recognized as National Player of the Week Honorable Mention

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 8, 2016

After his dominant 228 rushing yards and two touchdown game against Houston Baptist, standout running back Aaron Jones was named to The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award National Player of the Week Honorable Mention on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Even though he...

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Junior criminal justice major Alonso Reta hardly ever shaves his beard, not just in November.

The state of men’s style: No-Shave November

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor November 8, 2016

For men, the month of November has become a hall pass to experiment with their grooming patterns. Cancer awareness groups like Movember and No-Shave November even made the endeavour to grow facial hair a selfless one, a genuine excuse to forego the razor...

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