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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

The current UTEP library under construction in 1980

Library evolves to provide resources to students

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter September 9, 2014

The UTEP Library currently holds more than one million books to go along with government documents, micro-films that help keep 100-year old newspapers intact, art collections, computer labs and meeting rooms at the students’ disposal. It is a little-known...

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The complete '66 team posing with the trophy outside of Memorial Gym.

A game that changed the course of history

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 9, 2014

One thing that the general population doesn’t understand about sports is that it is a reflection of life itself. Sure at times it can be trite and overvalued, but most of the time it goes beyond the entertainment aspect it provides and life lessons...

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On Dec. 3, 1971, 30 students were arrested by the El Paso Police Department for demonstrating on campus.

Organizers remember ‘71 Chicano protest at UTEP

Jasmine Aguilera, Copy Editor September 9, 2014

This was the day she had been waiting for, a day she would remember for the rest of her life, a day she hoped would go down in history—and it did. On Dec. 3, 1971, 21-year-old speech pathology major, Irma Camacho, and 29 others sat in protest, blocking...

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Former All-American safety Quintin Demps was a force and a miner secondary.

The Prospector’s Centennial football team

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 8, 2014

Anyone in the vicinity of El Paso knows that UTEP is not known for its football program. However, that does not mean the program has not produced talent in its 100 years of existence. From a team standpoint, the Miners are in the bottom percentile of...

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New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez speaks at UTEP Union Cinema to encourage political engagement.

New Mexico governor visits UTEP to encourage young voters

Cristina Esquivel, Staff photographer September 8, 2014

New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez spoke Saturday, Sept. 6, at UTEP about her political career and encouraged young people to get involved in the political process. “She is trying to encourage people to be more politically active, because young...

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Texas Tech vs. UTEP 2014

Another heart breaker

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 7, 2014

The UTEP Miners football team and the 35,422 fans in attendance all felt something too familiar at the end of tonight’s game—heartbreak. For the third straight year the Miners lose their home opener, this time in heart breaking fashion against...

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Sophomore Brianna Thomas dribbles the ball into South Dakota State territory.

Another game, another win

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter September 5, 2014

Another game, another win for the UTEP Women Soccer Team who continue their undefeated start to the 2014 season with a victory over visiting Southern Utah Thunderbirds. Three different Miners scored, including El Paso native Bri Barreiro, to lead...

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Chihuahuas teammates wave goodbye to sold out crowd after finishing their first season.

Chihuahuas finish strong

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 1, 2014

There were trials and there were tribulations, but that did not stop the El Paso Chihuahuas from putting on a show for the rambunctious fans of El Paso one more time as they defeated the Salt Lake Bees 10-4. The season is now over but the yearlong memories...

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Chihuahuas sting Bees, 9-7

Chihuahuas sting Bees, 9-7

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor August 31, 2014

A big fourth inning was the difference for the El Paso Chihuahuas as they evened the series up against the visiting Salt Lake Bees tonight at Southwest University Park.  In front of a crowd of 9,837, the Chihuahuas got their 70th win of the season with...

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Aaron Jones breaks a tackle for another huge run.

Winning with luck, Miners vs UNM, 31-24

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor August 30, 2014

Revenge is sweet, especially when it comes at the expense of a rival. The UTEP football team did just that as they defeated their old school rival New Mexico 31-24 at University Field in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The first half told the tail of a new...

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Midfielder Angela Cutaia is having a breakout season for the Miners in her junior year, leading the team in goals and points.

NMSU no match for Miners

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter August 27, 2014

It was not much of a rivalry game between the UTEP and NMSU women’s soccer teams tonight at University Field.  The Miners rolled through the visiting Aggies scoring four goals in the first half on their way to a 5-0 shutout to get their second win...

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Union hosts Welcome Back Block Party

Union hosts Welcome Back Block Party

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter August 27, 2014

Jam-packed with music, food and games, Union Programs launched their Welcome Back Block Party Wednesday at the Union Breezeway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Block Party is kick-starter for upcoming fall events such as the Get Reel Film series, High...

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