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Applying for your future

Applying for your future

Grecia Sanchez, Staff Reporter September 20, 2016

The University Career Center will host its annual career fair on Sept. 22 at the Don Haskins Center, where approximately 125­-130 employers are available for students who are looking for a part-time or full-time position, or a summer internship. Associate...

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The Graduate & Professional Schools Fair will take place Oct. 4 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the third floor at Union East.

Grad fair seeks to help students expand education

Rene Delgadillo, Layout Editor September 20, 2016

Finding a job after graduation is a difficult task for many students, and fear of unemployment often encourages students to enroll in graduate school. This is where UTEP steps in and offers information on graduate and doctoral programs through the Graduate...

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‘House on Mango Street’ connects to community

‘House on Mango Street’ connects to community

Shericka Lawrence, Staff Reporter September 20, 2016

The UTEP Theatre and Dance Department will present  “The House on Mango Street,” directed by Rebecca Rivas, at the Wise Family Theatre in the Fox Fine Arts Center beginning on Sept. 22. The play is an adaptation of Sandra’s Cisneros’ book by...

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Defining Burton’s curious style and success

Defining Burton’s curious style and success

Andres Gallegos, Contributor September 20, 2016

This month the Alamo Draft House hosted a mini-film festival called “Septemburton” that is dedicated solely to Tim Burton. Following Burton’s latest film release, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” based on the books by Ransom...

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Nation’s top rushers to duel this Saturday

Nation’s top rushers to duel this Saturday

Jason Green, Staff Reporter September 20, 2016

After finishing the first quarter of play this season, the Miners will start league play against Southern Mississippi at home on Saturday, Sept. 24. The Miners defeated the visiting NMSU Aggies as expected, considering that they had done it seven consecutive...

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A colorful dawn at New Mexico's Desert

A colorful dawn at New Mexico’s Desert

Claudia Hernandez, Contributer September 18, 2016

PHOTOS: The 2016 Balloon Invitational took place this Saturday and Sunday, at the White Sands National Monument. The entrance to the park was $5 per person. However, the entrance to the Hot Air Balloons show was free. People where overwhelmed by the fantastic...

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UTEP falls to Army 66-14 on Sat. Sept. 17.

Army’s offense overpowers unprepared UTEP

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor September 17, 2016

“One nation, one team”: the slogan going into the special Army-UTEP game to honor veterans, soldiers, and others in the army. Throughout 60 minutes of play, it was truly one team, the Army Black Knights, who performed outstandingly in front of...

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One City. One Team. At What Cost?

One City. One Team. At What Cost?

Jason Green September 17, 2016

  After all of the pomp and circumstance had settled down, the flyover was done and all of the dignitaries had settled into their suites, it was time to finally play the most advertised game in the 2016 season of UTEP football against the Army...

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El Paso community celebrates Mexico's Independence Day

El Paso community celebrates Mexico’s Independence Day

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor September 16, 2016

PHOTOS: A celebration for Mexico's independence day was hosted on Sept. 16 at San Jacinto Plaza by El Paso in downtown El Paso. Live music and different performances took place the light the celebration. Food trucks and venders in their tents filled...

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The Prospector News Weekly September 16

September 16, 2016

This week we talk about UTEP's missing community cat, Dusty and about the young vote.

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The Texas 12: Red Raiders Drop After Loss

The Texas 12: Red Raiders Drop After Loss

Jason Green, Staff Reporter September 15, 2016

Editor’s Note: Every week, The Prospectors’ own Jason Green will rank all 12 Division I college football teams in the Lone Star State.  The Texas 12 power rankings are based on the results from the past week of games, along with the strength of wins...

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Marcos Bucio looks into the crowd as Banda de Guerra y Escolta from the Instituto Tecnologico de Ciudad Juarez preform.

“El Grito” at UTEP

Nina Titovets, Contributor September 15, 2016

PHOTOS: UTEP's annual "El Grito" ceremony celebrating Mexico's Independence day was held Sept. 15 at the Union plaza. Students and faculty gathered in the festive plaza to watch and listen to the performances. The ceremony was led by the Consul General...

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