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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

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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The El Paso Chihuahuas have six home games left in their regular season.

Chihuahuas drop third straight

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter August 25, 2015

In the past three games Colorado Springs Sky Sox’ pitching towered over the Chihuahuas hitting; however, in the top of the 4th inning with two outs it was the hitting that gave the Spring Sky Sox the 10-4 victory over the home team. After Matt Dominguez...

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President Diana Natalicio speaks at Centannial Plaza on UTEPs continued ranking in the top 10 universities by Washington Monthly Magazine.

UTEP ranked inside top 10 once again

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter August 25, 2015

Adrian Broaddus UTEP has been ranked as number 10 in the Top 10 list of universities across the country for the third year in a row by Washington Monthly Magazine. The magazine also placed UTEP as number one in social mobility for the fourth year running. UTEP...

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Miner Canyon offers innovations to students

Miner Canyon offers innovations to students

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter August 25, 2015

Miner Canyon, the brand-new housing complex at UTEP, is loaded with state-of-the-art innovations for students to take advantage of.  Being the only apartments on campus featuring from card access to study rooms available at all times, high-speed Wi-Fi,...

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