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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Omega Harris elated after UTEP's victory over WSU.

Defense powers Miners to first win

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter November 15, 2014

It’s only the first official game of the season but the UTEP men’s basketball team’s defense was on point as they beat the Washington State Cougars 65-52 tonight at the Don Haskins. Led by Vince Hunter’s 14 points and career-high 16 rebounds...

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Alexi Cruz, released from ICE detention, speaks to The Prospector

Maria Esquinca, Staff reporter November 12, 2014

UPDATE, NOV. 14 AT 2:00: Across 500 miles, Alexi Cruz’s two-year-old daughter is illustrated on a yellow poster. With an unflinching look, she holds a sign that says, “Release my dad.” Cruz, an undocumented immigrant who lives in San Antonio,...

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Ballet class impacts children’s lives

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter November 11, 2014

Dancing ballet since the age of seven, senior dance major Laura Escobar has used passion to benefit children with special needs. She discovered how light movements can advance health and overall quality of life for her senior capstone project. “The...

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Junior multimedia journalism major Damaris Reyes demonstrates the way her family collects water for daily use.

Living on the Edge

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter November 11, 2014

Hueco Tanks is about an hour away from El Paso, heading east. It is known for its historic sites, state park and small neighborhoods. Since the neighborhood’s settlement, there have been minor changes, although one issue still remains. UTEP student...

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Freshman point guard Lew Stallworth pushes the ball down court in the Miners Nov. 9 exhibition against Southeastern Oklahoma.

Men’s team ready for Washington State challenge

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 11, 2014

After a resounding 47-point win over Southeastern Oklahoma this past Sunday (Nov. 9), the UTEP men’s basketball team will open the 2014-15 season against a Pac-12 opponent Washington State at the Don Haskins Center. The season opener against the Cougars...

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Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert A. McDonald says that the Veterans Choice Program will be a solution for better access to health care than the current system.

VA wants better job opportunities, health care for vets

Lorain Watters, SHF Wire Reporter November 10, 2014

WASHINGTON – Subpar health care and benefits for veterans has been a long-term problem, but with the restructuring of the Veterans Affairs department, that may change. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert A. McDonald said Monday that the department...

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Dr. Diana Natilicio speaks at the UT Board of Regents committee meeting.

Board of Regents Meeting at UTEP resumes with presentation by Natalicio

Jose Soto, Staff reporter November 6, 2014

The University of Texas System Board of Regents resumed their meeting at UTEP today at the Tomás Rivera Conference Room at Union East. During the first hour of the meeting today, UTEP President Diana Natalicio, greeted the board and addressed topics...

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The UT Board of Regions meets to discuss UT Rio Grande's new mascot and school colors.

UT Board of Regents meet at UTEP, ASARCO on agenda

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter November 5, 2014

The University of Texas Board of Regents, the governing body for the U.T. System, is meeting at UTEP for two days to discuss budget line items. One of the agenda items that will be discussed tomorrow for approval is the purchase of approximately 443...

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Election headaches?

Election headaches?

Lorain Watters, Scripps Howard Foundation Wire Reporter November 4, 2014

Voting isn't always a smooth process, and SHFWire is following hot spots across the country. WASHINGTON – Some polling locations got off to a shaky start during the midterm elections Tuesday. Before the lunch hour hit, several counties and cities...

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Two Teams Two Different Paths

Two Teams Two Different Paths

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 4, 2014

After a historic season that saw the UTEP women’s basketball team soar to new heights, the 2014-15 squad will be drastically different in terms of players, excitement, fan support and on-court success. There is a massive hole left once the season ended...

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Two Teams Two Different Paths

Two Teams Two Different Paths

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 4, 2014

Basketball season has rolled around again and the mounting expectations are looming for the 2014-15 UTEP men’s basketball team. Coming off a 23-11 season and with only one player departing from last year’s squad, head coach Tim Floyd’s Miners have...

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Guy Fawkes Day will take place Nov. 5.

El Paso remains politically and socially inactive

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter November 4, 2014

Nov. 5 marks the celebration of Guy Fawkes Day, which commemorates the Gunpowder Plot conspirators, a group of Roman Catholics led by Robert Catesby, who attempted to blow up the Parliament in England to fight for religious freedom. Since the 1600s,...

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