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A Miner in Paris

A Miner in Paris

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter November 17, 2015

The day was over. Paris nightlife was starting. Fans gathered at the Stade de France to watch a long-awaited match between France and Germany. Friends met up in bars around the city, ready to relax and bring in the weekend. Concert-goers crowded into...

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The exhibit “Made in El Paso: The Traditions, Influence and Legacy of El Paso’s Cowboy Boots” will be open at The El Paso Museum of History until Jan. 3, 2016.

Museum of History highlights the history of cowboy boots

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter November 17, 2015

El Paso’s history is full of staples and anecdotes. It is no surprise that cowboy boots are highlighted throughout the history of the borderland, as the region is part of the Wild West. This week, the El Paso Museum of History will be offering an event...

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Junior guard Dominic Artis scored 16-points, nine rebounds and eight assists against Loyola in the Miners season opener at the Don Haskins Center this past Saturday.

Miners ready for Texas State on Saturday

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter November 17, 2015

It is the same court, same coach and same arena. However, there are nearly all new faces on the court for the UTEP men’s basketball team. After their first win against NAIA Division I affiliate Loyola, the squad will face Texas State on Saturday, Nov....

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Junior point guard Dominic Artis finishes the game with 16 points and 8 assists.

Miners hound Wolf Pack in season opener

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter November 14, 2015

Beginning its 95th season of basketball, the Miners opened their season with an electrifying 96-49 victory over the NAIA Division I Loyola Wolf Pack. Prior to the game, UTEP head coach Tim Floyd explained that the offense was expected to run a fast-tempo...

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UTEP supports those who served

UTEP supports those who served

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter November 10, 2015

UTEP is recognizing its veteran students with Veteran Appreciation Week. Organized by the Military Student Success Center, this weeklong series of events will allow military students to meet others, take part in discussions and receive help with career...

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El Paso Zoo to have fundraising event with craft beer

El Paso Zoo to have fundraising event with craft beer

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter November 10, 2015

This weekend, El Pasoans can enjoy a craft beer with the most unusual of company. The El Paso Zoo will be celebrating their second annual “Brew at the Zoo” on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. This year, the El Paso Zoological Society is hoping the fundraising...

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The UTEP football team defeated the Rice Owls this past Saturday for the first time in five years.

Miners look to get back to .500 on the road against Old Dominion

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter November 10, 2015

After a 24-21 home win against the Rice Owls this past Saturday, the UTEP football team will travel to Norfolk, Virginia, to take on Old Dominion on Nov. 14. The Miners and Old Dominion are both getting to the later part of the season with their bowl...

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The Prospector’s Monday Night Playlist

November 9, 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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Miners pick up Pivotal Win over Rice 24-21

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter November 6, 2015

They have been beaten down, torn to nothing and left to scraps for any chance to win a game. After a 16-plays, 73-yard drive, featuring a balanced attack from Mack Leftwich through the air and Jeremiah Laufasa on the ground, kicker Jay Mattox nailed...

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Earth, Wind and Fire performs at the Don Haskins Center on Thursday Nov. 5.

El Paso reminisces with Earth, Wind and Fire

Michaela Román, Photo Editor November 6, 2015

  After nearly 45 years of topping the music charts, America’s seventh top-selling group of all time, Earth Wind and Fire, brought their “Now, Then & Forever” tour to the Don Haskins Center on Nov. 5. The all-male band consisted...

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The legacy of ‘66 50 years later

The legacy of ‘66 50 years later

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief November 3, 2015

Even if it wasn’t clear to everybody at the time, there would be a before and after to March 19, 1966. At a time when the NCAA Tournament was nowhere near the national spectacle it is today, Texas Western’s (now UTEP) victory over Kentucky to claim...

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Doctoral biomedical engineering student, Julio Rincon helped develop a new device that helps HIV patients monitor their health quickly and at a low cost.

UTEP researchers develop low-cost device to monitor HIV patients’ health

Valerie Terrazas, Contributor November 3, 2015

UTEP researchers patented a new device that helps HIV patients monitor their health quickly and at a low cost. Tests for people who live with HIV can be complicated, difficult and expensive. Thomas Boland, Ph.D., professor in the department of metallurgical,...

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