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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Co-director of infectious disease and immunology of the Border Biomedical research center, Dr. Douglas M. Watts advises students to take precautionary steps while traveling to Mexico.

Zika virus may pose threat to those traveling to Mexico

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter March 1, 2016

During the coming spring break, many college students will flock to some of Mexico’s best vacation spots for a week of fun and relaxation, but with the continual spread of the Zika virus, vacationers heading to Mexico have been warned to take precautions...

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El Paso was ranked the No. 6 city in Texas with the highest cases of HIV infection, AIDS cases and people living with HIV.

UTEP teaches students about sexual health

Rene Delgadillo, Contributor March 1, 2016

UTEP officials worry that students may be misinformed about sexual health and the ways to avoid sexually transmitted diseases. “We want our students to be safe and make informed decisions about any kind of situations they may be in, especially if it’s...

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I Painted That! is located at 5200 N. Mesa St. C102, will offer a student discount with valid I.D. during spring break.

Alternative ways to spend your spring break

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor March 1, 2016

While most students will be traveling to party hotspots such as Las Vegas, Cabo San Lucas or South Padre Island, and some will party here at home, there are those who prefer to take the time off from their studies to relax and enjoy the simpler things...

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Head coach Keitha Adams is currently a two-time C-USA Coach of the Year (2008 and 2012).

Adams potential coach of the year

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor March 1, 2016

Sounds of the Miners’ fight song echoed throughout the Don Haskins Center as 4,000-plus fans sang along. The women’s basketball team just clinched a share of the Conference USA regular season title after defeating Old Dominion, and head coach Keitha...

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Miners search for seven

Miners search for seven

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter March 1, 2016

For years, the women’s indoor track team always came in second or third in the Conference USA championships, until they got over the hump last year and won their first league title in history. In Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 24-25, the Miners defended their...

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Head coach Keitha Adams hugs graduating guard Chrishuana Parker after getting a gatorade shower from her team.

Miners defeat 49ers for C-USA regular season championship

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 28, 2016

by Adrian Broaddus The Prospector Lulu McKinney dropped two 3-pointers and totaled with 12 points in double overtime to help lift the Miners over the Charlotte 49ers 94-91. With the win in the back-and-forth contest, the Miners (25-2, 16-1 C-USA)...

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Natalicio released from hospital

Natalicio released from hospital

Amanda Guillen, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2016

Yesterday UTEP President Diana Natalicio returned home from The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus. Natalicio collapsed on Thursday, Feb. 18, at approximately 1:30 p.m., as she was on her way to vote at the student Union Building East. “I am...

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UTEP slides past Old Dominion to clinch share of C-USA title

UTEP slides past Old Dominion to clinch share of C-USA title

Charles Desouza, Contributor February 26, 2016

Cameasha Turner dropped 18 points and recorded seven rebounds in the Miners' 70-64 victory over Old Dominion to keep their undefeated (15-0) home record alive. With the win, the Miners clinched at least a share of the Conference USA championship. In...

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photo by Charles Desouza

Miners prepare for Old Dominion

Charles Desouza, Contributor February 25, 2016

After a two day rest period, the women’s basketball team kicked it into high gear during their last practice before they take on Old Dominion on Thursday, Feb. 25 in the Don Haskins Center. Starting time for the game is slated at 7:05 p.m. Old Dominion...

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Students wait to have their portraits taken by Dear World photographers. They write messages on their skin, the trademark of Dear World's project.

Students get personal with powerful portraits by Dear World

Jasmine Aguilera, Copy Editor February 23, 2016

A project called Dear World, which features a series of portraits and messages taken all over the world by New Orleans photographers, visited UTEP on Tuesday, Feb. 23. The Dear World team took hundreds of portraits on campus at the Union Building East,...

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Ranked-choices, another perspective on GOP primary

Ranked-choices, another perspective on GOP primary

Luis Gonzalez, Scripps Howard Foundation Wire Reporter February 23, 2016

WASHINGTON – As candidates drop out of the Republican presidential race and the field narrows, the comfortable lead Donald Trump enjoys over the rest of those vying for the Republican party’s presidential nomination could disappear. Supporters...

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Nearly 1.4 million Mexicans identified themselves Afro-Mexicans or Afro-descendants in Mexico's 2015 national survey.

Afro-Mexicans recognized in Mexico

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter February 23, 2016

At the tail end of 2015, in mid-December, the Mexican census bureau made history by recognizing their black citizens in their latest national census survey. The inclusion represents the first official recognition of African heritage within Mexico. In...

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