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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 8, 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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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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