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UTEP rifle hosts 10.9 day

UTEP rifle hosts 10.9 day

Shericka Lawrence, Reporter October 11, 2016

    The UTEP women’s rifle team hosted 10.9 Day at the UTEP rifle range, on Monday Oct. 10, to make the UTEP and El Paso community more aware of the collegiate rifle sport. The shooters became the coaches in this annual event to assist...

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Panthers hand Miners fifth straight loss in C-USA battle

Panthers hand Miners fifth straight loss in C-USA battle

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor October 8, 2016

It was a frustrated, six-play, 17-yard drive that resulted in a punt. Quarterback Zack Greenlee hung his head in disappointment and warhorse tailback Aaron Jones hobbled off the field looking beat down. Jones plotted himself on the bench, partially...

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UTEP rifle falls short to Nevada in home opener

UTEP rifle falls short to Nevada in home opener

Shericka Lawrence, Reporter October 8, 2016

  UTEP women’s rifle team went head-to-head in a two relay rematch this weekend against Nevada, where the squad added another loss to their record, losing to Nevada 4,644-4,617. Despite the loss, the Miners showed improvements in Air Rifle...

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Prospy Pick 'em: UTEP vs. FIU

Prospy Pick ’em: UTEP vs. FIU

October 7, 2016

Each week for the UTEP football season, The Prospector staff will chime in on their picks for the upcoming football game. Think you can predict the win and scores? Email your pick to [email protected] for your chance to be featured in...

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UTEP basketball is back

UTEP basketball is back

Mikey Flores, Staff Reporter October 6, 2016

The Don Haskins Center has officially been reawakened-- all the nail biting games, buzzer beaters, game-saving stops, and posterizing dunks are back. UTEP’s men’s basketball team, for the first time this year, hit the hardwood eyeing the court...

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Nash and Taylor recognized on C-USA Preseason Team

Nash and Taylor recognized on C-USA Preseason Team

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor October 5, 2016

In anticipation for their 2016-17 season, UTEP women's basketball guard duo Jenzel Nash and Sparkle Taylor were named to the Conference USA Preseason Team. Nash led the Miners last season in points per game (13.8) and was second in assists per game...

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Cross Country ranked no. 12 in the nation

Cross Country ranked no. 12 in the nation

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor October 5, 2016

After their dominant second place campaign in the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational over the weekend, the UTEP men's cross country team leaped to a 12th place ranking in the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches' Association top-30...

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Black Student Union member and senior interdisciplary studies major Tasha Morris-Perez plays with her daughter Kiara’s hair in between shots at their natural hair photo shoot.

UTEP’s Black Student Union stands with natural hair movement

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief October 4, 2016

If a person’s appearance is tied to their culture, but is not permanent, that person can now legally be denied employment. UTEP’s Black Student Union set up a protest photo shoot on Sunday, Sept. 25 at Leech Grove to stand in support with those who...

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Lead roles Felicia, Tick and Bernadette showcase one of 40 costumes worn throughout the performance.

Set design, costumes make ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ a grand spectacle

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor October 4, 2016

The UTEP Dinner Theatre premiered their first show of the fall season, “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” this weekend exhibiting not only students’ singing chops, but their talent and capacity for costume and stage design. “Priscilla” is set...

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The Museum of Archaeology off Transmountain houses artifacts, replicas and authentic instruments from the native cultures of the land we inhabit.

Museum celebrates Texas archaeology month with free tours

Stephanie Hinojosa, Contributor October 4, 2016

At the end of the winding highway that runs through the Franklin Mountains is the El Paso Museum of Archaeology, home to artifacts and depictions from El Paso’s 14,000-year-old prehistoric and indigenous history. The museum and the grounds that surround...

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Soccer wins two C-USA games on the road

Soccer wins two C-USA games on the road

Shericka Lawrence, Reporter October 4, 2016

The UTEP women’s soccer team managed to collect two wins through a three game road trip. The Miners to beat the Charlotte 49ers 4-3, in Charlotte, N.C. They closed out the road trip in Norfolk, Va. with a win versus Old Dominion2-0.   With...

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UTEP rifle head coach Hannah Muegge (right) enters her second season as head coach for the Miners and has high goals for the coming years in the program.

Muegge targets success for rifle team

Mike Flores, Contributor October 4, 2016

The sport of rifling takes the form of a gem—they are rare to find on most campuses, and it takes a definitive, keen eye to have what it takes to excel in the sport. In fact, there are only 32 NCAA programs that hold a women’s rifle team, and the...

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