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Junior finance major Eric Barron and sophomore materials and metallurgy major Daniel Morales play spike ball at Centennial Plaza in between classes on the first day back to school.

Students are welcomed back to class for the Fall 2017 semester

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor August 29, 2017

The first day of Miner Welcome Week featured pancakes served by UTEP alumni, a wheel spin by UTEP Edge, inflatables, free Coca Cola and Dr. Pepper sampling and booths from UTEPs different organizations. Miner Welcome Week will continue with events at...

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Prospector News Weekly – Aug. 25, 2017

Prospector News Weekly – Aug. 25, 2017

August 25, 2017

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Chihuahuas complete series win over Isotopes Friday

Chihuahuas complete series win over Isotopes Friday

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief August 19, 2017

In a one-sided victory, the Chihuahuas defeated the Albuquerque Isotopes 8-1 on Friday night and won the series 3-1. With the victory, El Paso rests in second place and only two games behind first place. They still have 16 games left on their...

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UTEP basketball prepares for Costa Rica and exhibition

UTEP basketball prepares for Costa Rica and exhibition

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter August 5, 2017

UTEP basketball will come earlier than usual this year as the team is set to participate in a preseason tournament in Costa Rica from Aug. 15 through Aug. 20. The Miners will compete in three games in Costa Rica and will give the fans the opportunity...

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Aaron Jones held a camp for elementary, middle and high schoolers on Saturday, July 22.

Aaron Jones wraps up first annual skills camp

Nina Titovets, Photographer July 22, 2017

Through rain and shine, kids from all over El Paso gathered in the Sun Bowl to take part in the first Aaron Jones Youth Skills Camp. The event took place Friday and Saturday, and was held to help kids from Elementary school to High School refine their...

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Kicha Foods expands on chorizo family tradition

Kicha Foods expands on chorizo family tradition

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief June 13, 2017

In a calm, humble storage unit at Montecillo lives one of El Paso’s newest and most unique food creations.  The Villanueva brothers, Sergio, who is a UTEP alumnus with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, and Jaime, a senior pre-nursing major, opened...

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Incoming Student Government Association officers swore-in at Hoover House

Incoming Student Government Association officers swore-in at Hoover House

Eddie Velazquez, Copy Editor May 24, 2017

During a swearing-in ceremony at the Hoover House, the incoming 2017-2018 Student Government Association (SGA) officers gave their oath of office on Monday. The students were introduced in front of an audience that included their families, UTEP President...

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Keeping grillz alive in EP

Keeping grillz alive in EP

Michaela Román and April 25, 2017

On the Northeast side of El Paso, you’ll find blocks and blocks of local restaurants, body shops and other small businesses running down Dyer Street. Something you might not expect to find is a store that specializes in the late ‘90s, early 2000s...

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10 simple ways you can help save the earth

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor April 18, 2017

10 Insulation On average, households lose about 20 percent of their heated and cooled air to the outside through the duct system. To avoid wasting energy, have your ducts inspected to ensure they’re sealed properly and insulated if necessary. 9 Cooling...

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Prospy pick 'em: March Madness region breakdown

Prospy pick ’em: March Madness region breakdown

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 16, 2017

Alas, March Madness is upon us. That means throwing down money in your buddies’ pool of bets, statistically analyzing all the games and hoping you got the correct upsets in order. Statistically speaking, everyone’s bracket will be a mess by the end...

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Project MOVE gives back in eighth annual event

Project MOVE gives back in eighth annual event

March 4, 2017

Over 1,500 Miner volunteers assisted various nonprofit agencies throughout the Paso del Norte region on Saturday as part of the school's eighth annual Project MOVE. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and others worked from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 60...

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The best and the worst highlights of the 2017 NDMF lineup

The best and the worst highlights of the 2017 NDMF lineup

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 1, 2017

Tuesday morning saw the release the highly anticipated 2017 Neon Desert Music Festival lineup. The lineup for the seventh-annual music festival that is set for Memorial Day weekend (May 27-28) made waves throughout regional social media for better or...

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