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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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David Hantman, of Airbnb, left, says that if the data show there is a problem, the government should have a role in regulating sharing platforms. Also on the panel were John Breyault, National Consumers League; Alex Howard, TechRepublic; and Adam Thierer, Mercatus Research Center at George Mason University.

Sharing services lack regulation, enough liability, critics say

Lorain Watters, Scripps Howard Foundation Wire Reporter December 12, 2014

WASHINGTON – “Sharing is caring,” a motto taught to school children, is now weaving its way through society, allowing consumers to share anything – from transportation to food – via their mobile devices. But when rape claims against Uber...

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Senior guard Julian Washburn scores one out of his ten-points.

UTEP handles UIW, 81-64

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor December 8, 2014

In front of a crowd of 6,570, UTEP men’s basketball team took care of business tonight beating the University of the Incarnate Word by a final score of 81-65. The visiting Cardinals were no match for the a Miner team that was bigger, faster, stronger,...

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Freshman guard Omega Harris dribbles the ball past an Aggie defender.

Aggies even Battle of I-10, 71-64

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor December 6, 2014

LAS CRUCES, N.M.— The UTEP men’s basketball team suffered their third straight loss against a depleted New Mexico State tonight at the PanAmerican Center by a final of 71-64. The Aggies maintained their undefeated home record despite missing the...

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Kerry Figueroa, sophomore electrical engineering major, protests against police brutality Friday morning at Leech Grove.

Student protests police brutality at Leech Grove

Jasmine Aguilera, Editor-in-chief December 5, 2014

Kerry Figueroa, sophomore electrical engineering major, laid facedown in the grass on Leech Grove Friday morning to protest police brutality. He decided to protest peacefully when he learned that New York Police Department Officer Daniel Pantaleo will...

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UTEP awaits decission from the board of regents on ASARCO land.

UTEP’s expansion decision on hold

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter December 2, 2014

The purchase of 443 acres of land, where the former ASARCO smelter site was located, is an agenda item for UTEP in the coming year. The University of Texas Board of Regents met for two days on Nov. 5 and 6 at UTEP and discussed the potential purchase...

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Manager Armando Silva poses for a picture at Mooyaah Burgers which is located at 7500 N. Mesa St.

Student manages an exquisite future

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter December 2, 2014

Armando Silva was an average college student, who worked two jobs and went to school at the same time. He managed to handle it all through his positive spirit. Involved in food hospitality as a manager for more than a decade, Silva is now ready for his...

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Miners far exceed regular season expectations

Miners far exceed regular season expectations

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter December 2, 2014

Coming off a two-win season last year, a three-win season would already be an improvement, that’s how low expectations were this year for UTEP’s football team. Seven wins later, the Miners are going bowling and all their troubles seem to have been...

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Junior running back Aaron Jones celebrates after a touchdown.

UTEP survives for a bowl game

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter November 29, 2014

The UTEP Miners closed their 2014 season at home against Middle Tennessee. The Miners who are 6-5 are playing another 6-5-conference team with Middle Tennessee. Middle Tennessee and UTEP are bowl eligible but both face the possibility of missing out...

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The Miners finish their 2014 season with a 6-23 record.

Miners fall in season finale

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 29, 2014

In their last match of the season the UTEP women’s volleyball lost to Texas Christian University at Memorial Gym 3-1 (25-17, 16-25, 25-20, 25-19). The match started as a back and forth affair through the first 10 points, but TCU would go on a 6-2...

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Senior outside hitter Jacqueline Cason attempts an attack.

NMSU wins Battle of I-10

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 28, 2014

By Javier Cortez The Prospector   Playing their first match in 13 days, the UTEP women’s volleyball team took on their archrival New Mexico State in the Battle of I-10 at Memorial Gym, the Aggies defeated the Miners 3-0 (25-22, 25-23,...

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El Paso shows solidarity for Mike Brown

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter November 25, 2014

Protest signs defiantly raised in the air, El Pasoan’s rallied in solidarity for Michael Brown in front of the county courthouse. The rally is one of many happening across the country after Officer Darren Wilson, who fatally shot unarmed teenager...

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Transgender Day of Remembrance honors victims of hate crimes

Wesley Juhl, SHFWire reporter November 24, 2014

WASHINGTON – Earline Budd came out as transgender to her Baptist family when she was a 9-year-old boy. Like many transgender women, the Washington native was in for a rough time. Her family didn’t accept her, and she said it was a traumatic experience. The...

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