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Stomping the flag becomes a debate about patriotism

Stomping the flag becomes a debate about patriotism

Juan Raygoza, Contributor June 23, 2015

This past May, a new social media trend known as the Eric Sheppard challenge has outraged veterans, members of the military and Americans all over the nation. It has also empowered a movement in support of free speech. Sheppard, who is an African-American...

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Fourth of July celebrated the El Paso way

Fourth of July celebrated the El Paso way

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter June 23, 2015

Whenever the streets are adorned with red, white and blue, it’s unmistakably Independence Day. The national holiday is fast approaching and the event list in El Paso is ample, ranging from parades to theme parties that will entertain the El Paso community...

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New Chihuahuas manager Jamie Quirk has been involved with professional baseball for over 40 years as a player and coach.

Jamie Quirk: I stress winning

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor June 23, 2015

It is the norm that the dugout of a minor league baseball team is in constant flux. The El Paso Chihuahuas know that all too well, but this season they have also dealt with a change in coaching. After the Chihuahuas’ parent club, the San Diego Padres,...

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Sculpture by Mexican artist Sebastian, "Esfera Cuántica Tlahtolli" as seen through glass sphere.

Through the looking glass–”Esfera Cuántica Tlahtolli”

Sergio Zamora, Staff Photographer June 19, 2015

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The “Engendering Community” Exhibit will be held at the UTEP Centennial Museum until Sept. 19

Museum brings first LGTBQ exhibit in El Paso

Fernanda Leon, Conributor June 16, 2015

The first exhibit in El Paso to highlight the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community is now open to the public. This is a progressive move toward recognition among the LGBTQ community in the Sun City as their artistic endeavors are presented...

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Anthony Rotich became just the third athlete in history to win three consecutive 3000-meter steeple chase national championships.

Track and field wraps up season at NCAA Championships

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter June 16, 2015

UTEP track and field’s season has come to an end after the 2015 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Of the four Miner athletes who traveled to Eugene, Oregon, senior Anthony Rotich was the most successful. Rotich was not only looking to be the first to finish...

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The Prospector’s Monday Night Playlist

June 15, 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 of the night. Between editing stories, finding sources, designing pages and the occasional...

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La famosa obra de arte basada el la actriz Marilyn Monroe es parte de la exposicion de Andy Warhol, el rey del pop art.

Warhol llega a Cuidad Juarez

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter June 14, 2015

Entre las obras que se podrán apreciar en una exposición se encuentran las famosas latas Campbell's, las imágenes abstractas de Marilyn Monroe y Mao Tse-tung y las imágen floral de varios colores. La exposición es minimalista donde las obras de...

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Single-car crash on Sun Bowl Dr.

Single-car crash on Sun Bowl Dr.

Javier Cortez, Contributor June 11, 2015

At approximately 3:40 p.m. a black Chevrolet Monte Carlo crossed over to the opposite side of the road on Sun Bowl Dr. resulting in a single-car crash. The driver knocked over the campus speed monitor before crashing into the side of the UTEP shuttle...

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Campus carry becomes law

Campus carry becomes law

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter June 9, 2015

After much deliberation surrounding the controversial bill, the Texas Legislature has approved the campus carry bill, which is now on its way to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. On May 31, Senate Bill 11 was approved by the Texas House in...

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‘Viva! El Paso’ will will begin Sat. Aug. 8 at McKelligon Canyon.

‘Viva! El Paso’ returns after year-long hiatus

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter June 9, 2015

An El Paso tradition that uses dancing, singing and narration to illustrate El Paso’s culture and history is returning to the Sun City after a year-long absence. “Viva! El Paso”  began running in 1978 when it was first performed by the Los Pobres...

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Samantha Hall, Rasmus Maukonen, Anthony Rotich and Jallycia Pearson will all compete at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

Track and field ready for nationals

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter June 9, 2015

Four members of the UTEP track and field team will be in Eugene, Ore- gon from July 10-13 to compete in the NCAA Outdoor Championships. The Miners travel to Eugene with a few fresh faces in sophomore Samantha Hall and freshman Rasmus Muakonen, along...

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