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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

UTEP men’s basketball will start their season on Saturday, Nov. 12, against Louisiana College.

Men’s basketball seeks promising start to season

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter November 8, 2016

UTEP men’s basketball will tip their season off at the Don Haskins Center against the Louisiana College Wildcats on Saturday, Nov. 12. In the 2015-2016 season, the Miners went 19-14 and defended their home court strongly, going 14-4. UTEP opened on...

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Flor de Luna Gallery is located at the corner of Chihuahua street and Overland street. It is in the center of the city officials approved arena location. The gallery sits next to the last-standing former brothel in El Paso.

The El Paso Historic Landmark Commission suggests the city reconsiders arena location

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief November 8, 2016

Editor’s note: This is the second part of a three-part series on efforts being made to save the Union Plaza neighborhood.  The El Paso Historic Landmark Commission met again on Monday, Nov. 7 to hear both city officials and residents from the Union...

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UTEP hosts election watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 8

UTEP hosts election watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 8

Adrian Broaddus, Online Editor November 7, 2016

In anticipation for the 2016 election, the UTEP residence life, the office of student life, and the department of political science are in collaboration to host a presidential election watch party. The event will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 8 in the...

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Miners capitalize on consistency in 42-10 victory over Houston Baptist

Miners capitalize on consistency in 42-10 victory over Houston Baptist

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 5, 2016

Standout running back Aaron Jones rushed for 228 yards with two touchdowns and the Miners kept their bowl game hopes alive with a 42-10 victory over the FCS affiliate Houston Baptist.   It was a victory that the win-hungry Miners needed...

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UTEP defeats the UAF nanooks, 87-85, following overtime.

Miners squeeze by Alaska Fairbanks in overtime exhibition matchup

Mike Flores, Staff reporter November 5, 2016

    UTEP earned back-to-back victories at the Don Haskins Center to start their young season with a hard fought 87-85 overtime battle against Alaska Fairbanks on Saturday Nov. 5.   Even though the Miners struggled throughout...

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Coyotes drop inaugural opening game

Coyotes drop inaugural opening game

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter November 5, 2016

  A speck of magic was created on a rainy, stormy Friday night.   While cars were jammed throughout the city and citizens chose to stay home for the night, a new team was born inside of the El Paso County Coliseum.   The...

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Lulu McKinney dashes the court, while Coach Keitha Adams instructs in the background

UTEP dominates exhibition matchup against St. Mary’s

Shericka Lawrence, Reporter November 4, 2016

  The UTEP women’s basketball team tipped off the 2016-17 season with a 72-54 victory over St. Mary's on Friday, Nov. 4. Senior Sparkle Taylor along with sophomore transfer Najala Howell were the only two Miners in double figures for...

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Texas Top 12: Baylor’s First Loss Drops Them to No. 2

Texas Top 12: Baylor’s First Loss Drops Them to No. 2

Jason Green, Reporter November 4, 2016

  As every other team in the Texas 12 fights to stay at .500 and below, some teams actually seem to care about things like bowl eligibility and national rankings. Baylor finally picked up their first loss of the season to the Longhorns who are...

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El Paso Coyotes prepare for home opener

El Paso Coyotes prepare for home opener

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 4, 2016

What was once a distant idea is now a reality because on Friday, Nov. 4, the inaugural season of the El Paso Coyotes will embark on their first home game in club history. This is the first time El Paso will witness a Major Arena Soccer League matchup,...

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Pop-punk band The Front Bottoms perform at the El Paso County Coliseum on Thursday Nov 3.

Front Bottoms dominate Brand New’s tour

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor November 4, 2016

Rock band Brand New made a stop at the El Paso County Coliseum Thursday, Nov. 3rd and brought younger pop-punk bands Modern Baseball and The Front Bottoms along for the ride. The tour was set up to promote Brand New’s fresh merchandise—a series...

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Miners emphasize defense for Saturday's exhibition

Miners emphasize defense for Saturday’s exhibition

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter November 4, 2016

  Last season the Miners men's basketball team had no trouble putting the ball through the hoop as the offense average 77.4 points per game and the team scored eighty points in fifteen games last season—one game shy of tying a school record....

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Miners celebrate their victory against Southern Miss 5-0

Miners stun Owls and move onto Charlotte in C-USA tournament

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter November 4, 2016

  The seventh seeded Miners’ soccer team pulled off the shocking upset against the second seed Rice Owls, who were the hottest team in Conference USA coming into the tournament. Now, UTEP will look to keep their playoff magic alive against...

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