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UTEP SGA holds a meeting to discuss issues around the UTEP campus and it’s community.

How does SGA spend your money?

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor September 8, 2015

A framed picture of UTEP President Diana Natalicio, rows of carefully placed Post-it notes that resemble a calendar and stacks of discarded family board games are a few items you’ll find inside the office of the Student Government Association president....

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The new vinyl store Mother of Pearl will host its block party event on Saturday September 12.

Mother of Pearl Block Party to celebrate its first year

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter September 8, 2015

One El Paso block party will be bringing in groups from San Francisco, Austin and Brooklyn as well as local artists such as Chuy Vuitton and Rico Ferri. Mother of Pearl, a vinyl record store located at 4935 Mesa, will be having their block party event...

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The last time  UTEP football started 0-2 was back in 2012. The Miners would go on to finish 3-9 that season.

Miners look to bounce back in Lubbock against Texas Tech

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter September 8, 2015

Since the conference was established in 1996, the Miners have never won a game against a Big 12 team, with a 0-12 all-time record. Saturday, the Miners (0-1) will travel to Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock to face the Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0). While...

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The Prospector’s Monday Evening Playlist

September 7, 2015

Every Monday 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, The...

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Aaron Waggoner, a UTEP doctoral candidate, said that with churches being the center of some Hispanic communities being exiled from a church also exiled some from social life.

Engendering Community forum addresses religion

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter September 3, 2015

Concluding the Engendering Community forum Wednesday was a discussion on religion and how it ties to the LGBT community. One of the main themes in the discussion was reconciling faith with sexual orientation and identity. “If there is something in...

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From left: Shayla Alves senior and women's and gender studies major from the Black Student Union, Alyssah Roth grad student and president of West Fund. Veronica Garcia director of development for Las Americas Immigration Advocacy Center.

Engendering Community forum promotes unity

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter September 2, 2015

The Centennial Museum, along with the Women and Gender Studies Program, has been showcasing exhibits from the members of the Engendering Community Project since June. Today, Sept. 2, members of the project held a Texas LGBTQ Rights Forum at the museum. The...

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Freshman Speech Pathology major, Valeria Carillo uses the new MyUTEP website.

MyUTEP page gets an overhaul

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief September 1, 2015

The main website for University of Texas at El Paso students has undergone a complete overhaul for the first time since it was launched almost 10 years ago. After a two-year research and development process, the MyUTEP page has been redesigned with only...

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Uptown Cheapskate is located at 2900 N. Mesa St.

Uptown Cheapskate offers affordable clothing

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter September 1, 2015

For many college students, the line between wearing trendy clothes or spending money on groceries and gas can be an extremely thin one. In many cases, both things can be of dire importance for students. Buying, selling and trading affordable fashion...

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The UTEP football  team went 7-6 in head coach Sean Kugler’s second season at the helm. The Miners made their first bowl game appearance in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl against Utah State, losing 21-6.

Miners ready for Arkansas in Fayetteville

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter September 1, 2015

Entering his third season as head coach, Sean Kugler and his squad launch their 2015 season on the road against the nationally ranked Arkansas Razorbacks this Saturday in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Miners finished the 2014 season 7-6, their best finish...

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Texas Senator John Cornyn Visits UTEP

Texas Senator John Cornyn Visits UTEP

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor August 31, 2015

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) visited UTEP for a roundtable discussion regarding regional transportation challenges with local and state officials. At the roundtable discussion, Cornyn said that lack of funds is the greatest challenge for transportation...

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Chihuahuas get blitzed by OKC pitching

Chihuahuas get blitzed by OKC pitching

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter August 30, 2015

Through the first two games against the Oklahoma City Dodgers, the Chihuahuas put up 25 hits and 14 runs. However, the consistent hitting by the home team would not be enough as they fell 4-1 at Southwest University Park in front of the sold out crowd...

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The Rubin Center welcomes three new exhibits that will run into late October.

The Rubin Center welcomes three new art exhibits

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter August 26, 2015

Three exhibits exploring landscapes in the southwest, contemporary art and architectural and public art will be hosted at the Rubin Center from now until Oct. 24. The exhibits feature art from photographer Victoria Sambunaris and artists Claire...

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