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UTEP dominates on “Senior Night” en route to 75-56 win in home finale

UTEP dominates on “Senior Night” en route to 75-56 win in home finale

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor March 2, 2020

Starting its first winning streak of the new year, the UTEP Miners lead from start to finish on ‘Senior Night” with an easy 75-56 victory over the Southern Mississippi (Southern Miss) Golden Eagles Sunday afternoon.  The last time the Miners...

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UTEP senior forward Ariona Gill drives the basket versus Arizona Dec. 7 2019.

Basketball’s Ariona Gill a leader by example at UTEP

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor March 2, 2020

After missing multiple games of the 2019 season due to injury, UTEP senior Ariona Gill has displayed a level of perseverance and courage that sets her apart from the average college basketball player. Due to injury, Gill was not expected to be able to...

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UTEP  all confernce guard Katia Gallegos shoots over Weber State defender Dec. 5 2019.

Miners defang Wildcats, improve to 7-1

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor December 6, 2019

Overcoming a sloppy first half with poor shooting from the floor and foul line, the UTEP Miners took control in the second half with strong defense and a career-best performance from Senior Jade Rochelle to beat Weber State 70-51.  Through the first...

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Candles and signs that read El Paso Strong are many items that were included in memorials for the victims of Saturday's mass shooting.

Shooting results in 22 dead and 26 wounded at Walmart near Cielo Vista Mall

Isaiah Ramirez, Web Editor August 4, 2019

After a shooter opened fire at a Walmart near Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, Texas Saturday, Aug. 3, 22 people have died and 26 wounded.  This is the eighth deadliest shooting in U.S. history, according to NBC news and is the worst shooting in the country...

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UTEP football Head Coach Dana Dimel addressed the media after announcing his 2019 recruiting class Feb. 6, at the Larry K. Durham Sports Center.

UTEP football digs for a winning season

Alexia Lopez, Upward Bound intern July 12, 2019

The University of Texas at El Paso football team has been struggling in its effort to end the curse of a losing streak. UTEP is just two months away from tailgate parties and the excitement running through campus. Miner fans are anxious to see what Head...

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High school students bound their way into college

High school students bound their way into college

Kathleen Olivas, Upward Bound Intern July 12, 2019

Upward Bound is a college readiness program that has helped high school students attend college of their dreams since 1965. Even though this program has been around for a long time, many people may not know about it. The program enrolls teens while in...

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UTEP President Dr. Diana Natalicio announced her retirement from the university May 22, 2018.

President reflects on tenure as her last semester comes to a close

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor May 7, 2019

Irreplaceable. It’s a common word used by the community to describe UTEP President Dr. Diana Natalicio, who has played an extremely impactful role in the UTEP, El Paso and Cd. Juárez communities for decades. Her efforts to achieve access and excellence...

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Slayer plays final show in El Paso

Slayer plays final show in El Paso

Jaqueline Martinez, Contributor May 6, 2019

American band Slayer kicked off its last leg of their final tour in El Paso May 5 at the UTEP Don Haskins Center. El Paso metalheads gathered to raise their horns, one last time to one of the ‘Big Four’ bands of thrash metal, as the band performed...

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UTEP's 2019 Top Ten Seniors -- back row: (from left to right) Jose Echeverri, Hazael Hernandez, Maria Elena Martinez, Gustavo Velez-Arce, Johnathan Cereceres 
front row: Heidi Fehr, Mariana Madero Guerrero, Adriana Mares, Kristen Ahumada, Karine Monticone

UTEP Top Ten Seniors recognized by UTEP Alumni Association

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor April 30, 2019

Ten of UTEP’s brightest and soon-to-be newest alumni were honored by the UTEP Alumni Association with UTEP’s 2019 Top Ten Seniors Award. The group of seniors, their families, faculty and staff gathered April 30 at the Tomas Rivera Conference Center...

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Civility: The Cure for Chaos

Civility: The Cure for Chaos

Diego Morales, Special to the Prospector April 29, 2019

Being in El Paso, it is hard to ignore the overwhelming news coverage that our beloved city is getting with the issue of immigration. Driving down the  Border Highway and seeing the masses of migrants along the fence in record numbers, the stories of...

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UTEP Take Back the Night at the Union Cinema Wednesday April 24th, 2019.

Survivors speak up at Take Back the Night 25th anniversary

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief April 25, 2019

In celebration of  the 25 year anniversary of Take Back the Night (TBTN) at UTEP, students gathered Wednesday, April 24, at the Union Cinema to listen to the testimony of those who once were victims of sexual  and domestic abuse. “And within seconds,...

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Celebration of UTEP's  Student Government Association (SGA) 100 years of service at Centennial Plaza.

SGA celebrates 100 years

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief April 24, 2019

In celebration of UTEP's Student Government Association (SGA) 100 years of service, students gathered at Centennial Plaza to join the celebration. Food,  music and obstacle courses were provided by the student organization. "We're out here on this...

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