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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Q&A session with UTEP President Diana Natalicio

Q&A session with UTEP President Diana Natalicio

The Prospector December 1, 2015

When you first graduated from college, how did you know what to do after that? With encouragement from my professors at St. Louis University, to consider going to graduate school. I had my eye on the University of Wisconsin because it was highly regarded...

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Sophomore finance major Benji Rodriguez studies for his finals at the library.

Dealing with stress during finals

Valerie Terrazas, Contributor December 1, 2015

Finals week is almost here, and several students have begun their efforts toward saving the semester, either because of procrastination or because they are obsessed with turning in perfect work. Whatever the reason may be, this time of the semester is...

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The annual Up All Night midnight breakfast will take place on Dec. 8 at the Union from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Up All Night helps alliviate stress from finals week

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter December 1, 2015

Finals week is known for students pulling all-nighters, downing energy drinks and having erratic sleep schedules, so it is no surprise that an event, which was become a UTEP tradition, is going to attract many students. To commence finals week, the Office...

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Junior guard Dominic Artis leads the Miners assists and assist to turnover ratio through six games.

Men’s team shows grit in Corpus Christi Classic

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter December 1, 2015

After being crowned champions at the Corpus Christi Coastal Classic tournament, the UTEP men’s basketball is off to its best start in 15 years. It’s the first time since the 2000-01 season that the Miners have started 6-0. With the title, the Miners...

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Senior guard Earvin Morris finishes with 12 points.

Miners win fourth straight

Sports Writer, Adrian Broaddus November 24, 2015

This season has shown that one night Dominic Artis will lead the troops. However, on the other nights, Lee Moore steals the spotlight. And that is exactly what Moore did in the 72-54 victory over the Florida A&M Rattlers. Finishing with 17...

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Customers enjoy spending their time at BarMen, a new bar/restaurant that serves tacos and other traditional Mexican dishes.

BarMen serves up quality food and a good time

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor November 24, 2015

Few of the local bars are known for their food as much as they’re known for other aspects of their establishment. I am literally sitting here writing this review thinking about the tacos I had last night. It isn’t often that you find a bar that can...

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Pre-Black Friday Feast

Pre-Black Friday Feast

Blake Lanham, Cartoonist November 23, 2015

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Senior linebacker Jimmy Musgrave tackles Louisiana Tech running back Kenneth Dixon.

Miners fall on Senior Day to La. Tech 17-15

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 22, 2015

In the beginning it was sunny, slightly chilly, and decently attended. By the end of it was dark, cold, and empty at the Sun Bowl stadium as the UTEP football team lost to Louisiana Tech 17-15 on senior day. It was a heartbreaking loss for the...

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Michelle Obama welcomes performing arts students to the White House State Dining Room on Monday as a part of “Broadway at the White House.

Broadway stars, star students take the White House stage

Amanda Guillen, Scripps Howard Foundation Wire Reporter November 18, 2015

[iframe id="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X6jDyazq7j4" align="left" mode="normal" autoplay="yes"] WASHINGTON – As his fingers tickled the white and black keys of the piano in the White House State Dining Room on Monday, Andrew Lloyd Webber entertained...

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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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