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The Miners defeated the Howls (74-68) to advance to the third game of the Women’s NIT.

Who run the court? Girls.

Charles Desouza, Staff Photographer March 22, 2016

After being up by as much as 14 points over Arkansas State in the fourth quarter, the Miners found themselves in a last-minute battle Monday night, March 21. With 45 seconds left on the clock, the game was tied at 68. The season was on the line and they...

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Café Mayapan, located at 2000 Texas Ave is the home of La Mujer Obrera, a non-profit organization run by women.

La Mujer Obrera helps women find power through their roots

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor March 22, 2016

The borderland has been continuously served by a local non-profit organization for the last 34 years. La Mujer Obrera has empowered women by finding solutions through means of education and training and by addressing and improving the issues faced by...

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Miners women’s softball lost two back to back games against Missouri, 15-4 and 11-0, on Monday, March 21.

Softball falls in doubleheader against Missouri

Christopher Piñones, Staff Reporter March 22, 2016

The Miners lost two games in a row to the 15th nationally ranked Missouri Tigers on Monday, March 21 at the Helen of Troy softball field after coming off three straight wins over the weekend against Louisiana Tech. Although the Miners struggled against...

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The Prospector’s Monday Night Playlist

Editorial Staff March 21, 2016

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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Cage The Elephant perform at Spring Fling at the Don Haskins Center.

A memorable Spring Fling provided by Cage the Elephant (as if that’s a surprise)

Jasmine Aguilera, Copy Editor March 17, 2016

Cue the long-haired hipsters in tight jeans and t-shirts. Add a layer of keyboards, bass guitars and some of the most unique vocalists in modern alt rock, and you’ve got this year’s Spring Fling. The Wednesday night show at the Don Haskins...

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Office of Student Life presents "Dear World: Miners Inside Out" exhibit

Office of Student Life presents “Dear World: Miners Inside Out” exhibit

Angel Ulloa, Staff Photographer March 16, 2016

The Office of Student Life and the Student Government Association teamed up to open the "Dear World: Miners Inside Out" exhibition earlier today. The gallery, following a brief storytelling session from a few Dear World participants, featured images...

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Rocketbuster Handmade Custom Boots is located in a warehouse in the Union District of downtown El Paso, at 115 Anthony St.

Country western style a phase or lifestyle?

Amanda Guillen, Editor-In-Chief March 15, 2016

In the ‘80s you had the release of “Urban Cowboy,” a movie staring John Travolta that quickly revamped the country music and fashion scene in the United States. Around that time, you also had artists like George Strait, Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire,...

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Aaron Torres pins one of his designs that stems from a geographic influence. Torres’ “Transparent” exhibit will take place on March 25 at Dream Chasers Club, located at 200 S. Santa Fe St.

Sleep, Never seeks to empower local art scene

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor March 15, 2016

A local fashion designer and his clothing line are taking a different approach in the fashion industry. While many high-end fashion companies might not take into account their social impact on the environment and laborers, Sleep, Never is socially conscious...

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Neon Desert releases official lineup

March 10, 2016

The stages will be set as Neon Desert Music Festival will return for its sixth year in downtown El Paso during Memorial weekend on May 28-29. Tickets are on sale on neondesertmusicfestival.com. General admission tickets are $119 and vip are $250 Neon...

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UTEP defeats UTSA 81-74 to move on to the Conference USA tournament.

Miners skin Roadrunners on senior night

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor March 5, 2016

Earvin Morris ended his senior season at the Don Haskins with a monstrous night - shooting nine-for-13 from the field, three 3-pointers and ending with 23 points in the Miners’ 81-74 victory over UTSA. The Miners (18-13, 10-8 Conference USA)...

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Running back Aaron Jones arrested for alleged DWI

Running back Aaron Jones arrested for alleged DWI

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor March 2, 2016

In a recent release from the El Paso court’s records, Miners’ football standout Aaron Jones was arrested for suspicion of DWI on Feb. 10. According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office complaint affidavit per the El Paso Times, a deputy spotted...

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Freshman philosophy major Jorge Martinez poses as a student struggling from tuition increase.

UTEP’s tuition increase proposal approved

Amanda Guillen, Editor-In-Chief March 1, 2016

Cost of tuition and fees will be increasing effective immediately and over the next two years. The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved the increase on Monday, all of the UT Systems academic institutions including UTEP will experience...

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