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Advocates sing, “Don’t worry about a thing, cause every little thing is gonna be all right,” from Bob Marley’s song “Three Little Birds.” They marched to the Capitol on Tuesday to advocate for better benefits for low-wage workers. Photo courtesy of SHFWire.

Low-wage workers ‘strike’ as Pope heads to D.C.

Amanda Guillen, SHFWire Reporter September 23, 2015

WASHINGTON – Advocates welcomed Pope Francis to what they call the land of inequality as part of a march to the east front steps of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday morning. The pope will speak there on Thursday. The advocacy group Good Jobs Nation focuses...

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Piñata Party Supplies provides Donald Trump piñatas for $39.99.

Donald Trump gets a big hit

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor September 22, 2015

Red, white and green piñatas hang from the rafters of Piñata Party Supplies. But in between the rows of streamers, candies, and princess costumes, one piñata doesn’t hang—the Donald Trump piñata stands, straight and unflinching. The blue eyed,...

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Junior wide receiver Jaquan White runs down the field in UTEP’s new uniforms.

The football look: what the player’s uniforms are all about

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter September 22, 2015

Many football fans are familiar with the rules, regulations and plays of football, but there are few who know the amount of work that goes on outside of the playing field. Maintaining a football player’s image and the cost of preserving a player’s...

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Miners ready for home opener against Incarnate Word

Miners ready for home opener against Incarnate Word

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter September 22, 2015

Two opening losses to teams from the power five conferences, Aaron Jones sidelined for the season, squeezing past rivals New Mexico State 50-47 in overtime – these are the story-lines the Miners bring to the forefront entering the fourth week of college...

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September 21, 2015

Every Monday The Prospector releases a print edition of our publication. This means a long day of work every Monday that usually carries on into late hours. Between editing stories, finding sources, designing pages and the occasional shout-match, The...

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UTEP defeats NMSU in the Battle of I-10, 50 to 47.

Miners get first win in dramatic fashion

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Sports Writer September 19, 2015

The 93rd meeting between the UTEP Miners and the NMSU Aggies kicked off on the Battle of I-10 at Aggie Memorial Stadium. The Miners defeated the Aggies 50-47. Both teams entered the game at 0-2 and looking for a turn around game for the season....

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Luis Miguel se presento el 16 de septiembre en el Don Haskins Center de El Paso como parte de su gira "Deja Vu"

Luis Miguel le da ambiente romantico al Don Haskins

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter September 16, 2015

El Sol de México trajo su Deja Vu tour a el Don Haskins Center en UTEP el martes por, 16 de septiembre, por la noche justo antes de las 10 p.m. El artista se presento después de una breve introducción por su banda. Alrededor a 7,000 personas asistieron...

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Consul General of Mexico in El Paso Jacob Prado waves the Mexican flag after performing "El Grito"

UTEP celebrates 16 de septiembre

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief September 15, 2015

"¡Mexicanos!¡Vivan los héroes que nos dieron patria!" exclaimed Jacob Prado, Consul General of Mexico in El Paso, today outside of the Union Building as the University of Texas a El Paso commemorated the 205th anniversary of Mexico's independence. UTEP...

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Senior advertising major, Lillian Acosta works at her Union Services job.

On-campus jobs keep students close to class

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter September 15, 2015

Tuition has to be paid somehow, and some students choose to do on-campus work to cover their expenses. Students have the option to work as federal work-study students, student employees, and even fill staff positions at the university, which some say...

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A 16 de septiembre celebration will take place in the Union Plaza on Sept. 15 beginning at 11:30 a.m.

16 de septiembre festivity to celebrate Mexican history and culture

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter September 15, 2015

September 16, 1810 marks Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain, that would lead to a 11 year war against the Spanish. Two centuries later, their independence is still celebrated on the borderland. The Office of Student Life will be hosting...

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The Prospector’s Monday Night Playlist

September 14, 2015

Every Tuesday The Prospector releases a print edition of our publication. This means a long day of work every Monday that usually carries on into late hours. Between editing stories, finding sources, designing pages and the occasional shout-match,...

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Sooners stifle Miners 3-0

Sooners stifle Miners 3-0

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 12, 2015

In the final day of the Borderland Invitational the UTEP women’s volleyball ran into the brick wall that was the Oklahoma Sooners. The Sooners defeated the Miners in straight sets 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-14) at the Don Haskins Center. It was a tall...

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