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El Buscador De Oro

Assayer of Student Opinion.

El Buscador De Oro

Miners ready to bounce back

Miners ready to bounce back

Jason Green, Reportero Del Personal August 30, 2016

  The 2015 season was unique for the UTEP Miners football team with numerous players being lost for the season due to injury. Junior running back Aaron Jones had seen injuries like this happen to people around him, but apart from a three game...

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tue. May 24.

Your Next President

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor August 30, 2016

Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has a 90 percent chance to win according to the New York Times, but her recent success can be attributed toward her focus on the dangers of Donald Trump and less so on her own platform and appeal. The back and forth...

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UTEP fans support the Miners in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl.

Are football games worth going to?

Andres Gallegos, Contributor August 30, 2016

The UTEP football team ended their 2015 season 5-7 with no chances of a bowl game. This performance seemed to dissuade some students from spending their Saturday nights at the Sun Bowl. The Kugler era began in 2013 with a disappointing 2-10 record, but...

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Kugler speaks on upcoming rivalary game against NMSU

Kugler speaks on upcoming rivalary game against NMSU

Jason Green, Reportero Del Personal August 29, 2016

Every week during the football season, head coach Sean Kugler meets with the media over lunch at the Larry K. Durham Center overlooking the Sun Bowl and goes over the next week’s opponent. This week’s opponent just happens to be the arch rival New...

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Fans mourn the loss of Juan Gabriel

Javier Cortez, Web Editor August 28, 2016

In wake of Juan Gabriel's passing, more than 200 fans flocked to the main entrance of the Don Haskins Center to pay their respects to the fallen singer-song writer. Gabriel was set to play at the Don Haskins Center tonight at 7 p.m. before suffering...

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Juan Gabriel performed in El Paso twice in 2015, once in February and once in December.

Juan Gabriel dies on day of Don Haskins show

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor August 28, 2016

Prolific Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel is reported to have died of a heart attack this morning in Santa Monica, California.   The concert has been canceled and refunds will be available starting Monday, August 29 at 10 a.m. at...

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UTEP community comes together for Minerpalooza 2016

August 27, 2016

El Pasoans, whether students, parents, children or any combination of the three met together at Glory Road to celebrate the university's biggest party. Attendees were introduced to the football, basketball and volleyball teams, had their face painted,...

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Photo by Gaby Velasquez

Sky Blu plays Top 40 for Minerpalooza and not much else

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor August 27, 2016

Fans ready to be entertained by Sky Blu were not disappointed, as the former LMFAO star performed “Party Rock Anthem”, the duo’s most popular song, once throughout the night. Other than that, however, the Minerpalooza headliner put on a show that...

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Photo courtesy of rockabillyrioteptx.com

Rock’n’roll, pin-up girls, and hot rods at Rockabilly Riot

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor August 26, 2016

Ascarate Park will be electrified with Sun City in two weeks, but before EDM ramps the electric bill the grounds will be home to The Great American Rockabilly Riot this weekend, Aug. 27. Rockabilly, most easily described as Johnny Cash and early Elvis...

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Miner legend Ted Banks passes away

Miner legend Ted Banks passes away

Javier Cortez, Web Editor August 26, 2016

Former UTEP Track and Field head coach Ted Banks, passed away at his Gunter, Texas home late Thursday night. He is survived by his wife Judy, three children; Jennifer, Ted and Tom and two grandchildren; Hunter and Jade Nix. Banks was 82 years old. During...

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UTEP miners head football coach Sean Kugler talks about this seasons expectations at the Convention Center on August 25.

Football releases depth chart, addresses media in spirit of 2016 season

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor August 25, 2016

Preparing to embark on their 2016 football campaign, head coach Sean Kugler addressed the media and fans at the annual UTEP Football Kickoff luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 25.   The Miners will begin their season in the Sun Bowl on Saturday, Sept....

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The Texas 12: Preseason Power Rankings

The Texas 12: Preseason Power Rankings

Jason Green, Reportero Del Personal August 25, 2016

Editor's Note: Every week, The Prospectors' own Jason Green will rank all 12 Division I college football teams in the Lone Star State.  The Texas 12 power rankings are based on the results from the past week of games, along with the strength of wins...

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