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Chihuahuas and Padres Woo Crowd

[Video] Chihuahuas and Padres Woo Crowd

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter April 1, 2016

[iframe id="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2fJc-35eyQw"] A sold-out Southwest University Park welcomed baseball back to the Sun City as the El Paso Chihuahuas took on the San Diego Padres March 31 in an exhibition match. The game did not go the...

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[Video] Christian evangelist Frank Turek visits UTEP

Andres Martinez, Multimedia Editor March 23, 2016

On Monday March 21st, 2016, Frank Turek visited UTEP's Union Cinema Theatre to discuss his world view with students.  

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[Video] UTEP Rugby

Andres Martinez, Multimedia Editor February 26, 2016

On February 20th 2016, the UTEP rugby team hosted their first home game at the Sun Bowl stadium versus New Mexico Tech.

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[Video] Orsten Artis speaks with The Prospector

Andres Martinez, Multimedia Editor February 12, 2016

On Thursday the 4th of February, Orsten Artis a starter of the 1966 National Championship game spoke with The Prospector.

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[Video] The Team That Made History

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 9, 2016

Throughout the week of the 50th anniversary celebration, ex-players from the 1966 national championship team relived old moments form the historic season. These players gave thorough accounts and stories about the five games they played in the NCAA tournament...

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A new El Paso bar,  which is taking the word niche to another level.

[Photo] A short film: Prickly Elder

Andres Martinez, Multimedia Editor January 26, 2016

A new El Paso bar, which is taking the word niche to another level.

Prickly Elder is inviting with nostalgic decor

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor January 26, 2016

It takes some creativity and originality to create a niche bar, especially in a city where the bar scene is growing. But one recently opened location has taken niche to another level.  Opening the door to the Prickly Elder on 916 N. Mesa Street, will...

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The number of students in possession of marijuana has increased in the past year.

[Photo] Blazed and Confused : Campus officials concerned that students are unaware of drug policies

Jasmine Aguilera, Copy Editor January 26, 2016

The number of students in possession of marijuana has increased in the past year.

[Video] David Bowie leaves lasting impression with final album

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter January 20, 2016

On Jan. 8, the day he turned 69, Bowie released his 27th studio album, “Blackstar,” which marked his 54 years in the music industry. In the second album of his newest musical era, Bowie dabbled with jazzy undertones and profound lyrics, which are...

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The fifth annual 'A Chocolate Affair' will be held on Thursday, Jan 28 at the Camino Real Hotel.

[Photo] Annual ‘Chocolate Affair’ to sweeten the town again

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter January 20, 2016

The fifth annual 'A Chocolate Affair' will be held on Thursday, Jan 28 at the Camino Real Hotel.

VIDEO: UTEP ROTC Ceremony

The Prospector December 16, 2015

UTEP ROTC hosts their ceremony on December 15th, 2015.

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BarMen Kitchen and Patio Bar is located at 4130 N. Mesa St

BarMen Kitchen and Patio Bar is located at 4130 N. Mesa St

Customers enjoy spending their time at BarMen, a new bar/restaurant that serves tacos and other traditional Mexican dishes.

[Photo] BarMen serves up quality food and a good time

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor November 24, 2015

Customers enjoy spending their time at BarMen, a new bar/restaurant that serves tacos and other traditional Mexican dishes.

UTEP Forward Terry Winn jumps to shoot the ball over an Acorn defender.

UTEP Forward Terry Winn jumps to shoot the ball over an Acorn defender.

UTEP Center Hooper Vint playing versus Alcorn.

UTEP Center Hooper Vint playing versus Alcorn.

Coach Tim Floyd speaks with his players before the game versus Alcorn.

Coach Tim Floyd speaks with his players before the game versus Alcorn.

UTEP Guard Lee Moore looks at the hoop versus Alcorn.

UTEP Guard Lee Moore looks at the hoop versus Alcorn.

UTEP Center Hooper Vint jumps for a layup.

UTEP Center Hooper Vint jumps for a layup.

A UTEP player tries to get some points vs Alcorn.

A UTEP player tries to get some points vs Alcorn.

UTEP Guard Dominic Artis jumps for a layup.

UTEP Guard Dominic Artis jumps for a layup.

UTEP Guard Lee Moore jumps for a layup.

UTEP Guard Lee Moore jumps for a layup.

UTEP Guard Lee Moore jumps for a layup.

UTEP Guard Lee Moore jumps for a layup.

Dominic Artis runs towards the basket vs Alcorn.

Dominic Artis runs towards the basket vs Alcorn.

Brodricks Jones in agony after he suffers a knee injury.

Brodricks Jones in agony after he suffers a knee injury.

Brodricks Jones in agony after he suffers a knee injury.

Brodricks Jones in agony after he suffers a knee injury.

The exhibit “Made in El Paso: The Traditions, Influence and Legacy of El Paso’s Cowboy Boots” will be open at The El Paso Museum of History until Jan. 3, 2016.

[Photo] Museum of History highlights the history of cowboy boots

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter November 17, 2015

The exhibit “Made in El Paso: The Traditions, Influence and Legacy of El Paso’s Cowboy Boots” will be open at The El Paso Museum of History until Jan. 3, 2016.

Doctoral biomedical engineering student, Julio Rincon helped develop a new device that helps HIV patients monitor their health quickly and at a low cost.

[Photo] UTEP researchers develop low-cost device to monitor HIV patients’ health

Valerie Terrazas, Contributor November 3, 2015

Doctoral biomedical engineering student, Julio Rincon helped develop a new device that helps HIV patients monitor their health quickly and at a low cost.

A male student poses as someone that may participate in halloween vandalism.

[Photo] The risks that come with Halloween fun

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter October 27, 2015

A male student poses as someone that may participate in halloween vandalism.

The Downtown El Paso Ghost Tour will take participants through the streets of downtown and conclude at the Old Wigwam Saloon .

[Photo] Ghosts915 tour explores the haunted side of downtown

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter October 27, 2015

The Downtown El Paso Ghost Tour will take participants through the streets of downtown and conclude at the Old Wigwam Saloon .

The UTEP Football will look to win back-to-back games for the first time in four weeks.

[Photo] Miners look for back-to-back wins against Southern Miss

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter October 27, 2015

The UTEP Football will look to win back-to-back games for the first time in four weeks.

UTEP Miner fans react as a free shirt is throw at them.

UTEP Miner fans react as a free shirt is throw at them.

A Miner cheerleader performs a somersault.

A Miner cheerleader performs a somersault.

A Miner Gold Digger observes the crowd.

A Miner Gold Digger observes the crowd.

Senior offensive lineman Josh Silvas and teammates, are attentive as assistant head coach Spencer Leftwich, speaks to them.

Senior offensive lineman Josh Silvas and teammates, are attentive as assistant head coach Spencer Leftwich, speaks to them.

Assistant head coach Spencer Leftwich coaches his players during the game.

Assistant head coach Spencer Leftwich coaches his players during the game.

Junior wide receiver Jaquan White stiff arms an FAU defender while running towards the end zone.

[Photo] Miners get first conference win over FAU

October 26, 2015

Junior wide receiver Jaquan White stiff arms an FAU defender while running towards the end zone.

Junior wide receiver Jaquan White runs towards the end zone after a quick catch.

Junior wide receiver Jaquan White runs towards the end zone after a quick catch.

Senior Offensive Lineman Eric Lee calls out the play.

Senior Offensive Lineman Eric Lee calls out the play.

A UTEP Miner is tackled by FAU players.

A UTEP Miner is tackled by FAU players.

Senior Tyler Batson celebrates the first touchdown of the game with a fellow teammate.

Senior Tyler Batson celebrates the first touchdown of the game with a fellow teammate.

Senior wide receiver Tyler Batson runs toward the end zone.

Senior wide receiver Tyler Batson runs toward the end zone.

Three UTEP Miner football players take down an FAU running back for a loss.

Three UTEP Miner football players take down an FAU running back for a loss.

UTEP defensive back Traun Roberson observes the crowd before the game begins.

UTEP defensive back Traun Roberson observes the crowd before the game begins.

Freshman philosophy major Jorge Martinez poses as a student struggling from tuition increase.

[Photo] UT System board authorizes possible tuition increase

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief October 20, 2015

Freshman philosophy major Jorge Martinez poses as a student struggling from tuition increase.

Junior electrical engineering major Carlos Caetano is a Brazillian student studying abroad at UTEP.

[Photo] Students from Rio to Rio Grande

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter October 20, 2015

Junior electrical engineering major Carlos Caetano is a Brazillian student studying abroad at UTEP.

The UTEP football team is heading into their bye week after a 52-12 loss to the FIU Panthers in Miami this past Saturday.

[Photo] Miners head into much needed bye week

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter October 13, 2015

The UTEP football team is heading into their bye week after a 52-12 loss to the FIU Panthers in Miami this past Saturday.

UTEP cheerleaders pump up the crowd.

UTEP cheerleaders pump up the crowd.

UTEP Miner students cheer for their team for the Homecoming game.

UTEP Miner students cheer for their team for the Homecoming game.

A UTEP player takes a moment to pray before the game begins.

A UTEP player takes a moment to pray before the game begins.

The UTEP miners getting ready to storm the feild.

The UTEP miners getting ready to storm the feild.

The UTEP Miners leave the locker room to the filed.

The UTEP Miners leave the locker room to the filed.

UTEP head coach Sean Kugler shares pre-game speech with his team.

UTEP head coach Sean Kugler shares pre-game speech with his team.

Before the game begins, UTEP players have a discussion with their coach.

Before the game begins, UTEP players have a discussion with their coach.

UTEP players talk about the game versus UTSA.

UTEP players talk about the game versus UTSA.

A UTSA player is taking down by a UTEP player.

A UTSA player is taking down by a UTEP player.

The UTSA running back is taken down by UTEP players.

The UTSA running back is taken down by UTEP players.

A Miner dancer watches the game.

A Miner dancer watches the game.

UTEP players celebrate after they sack the opposing quarterback.

UTEP players celebrate after they sack the opposing quarterback.

UTEP players take down a UTSA wide receiver.

UTEP players take down a UTSA wide receiver.

UTSA on offense versus the UTEP Miners.

[Photo] Miners fall hard on Homecoming to UTSA, 25-6

October 4, 2015

UTSA on offense versus the UTEP Miners.

A UTEP running back evades defenders.

A UTEP running back evades defenders.

A UTEP running back evades defenders.

A UTEP running back evades defenders.

Members of UTEPs Miner Connection provide a food pantry for students, staff, and faculty.

[Photo] Students address food insecurity on campus

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor September 29, 2015

Members of UTEPs Miner Connection provide a food pantry for students, staff, and faculty.

Activists arrive at the Mexican General Consulate office and are told only three participants can go inside.

Activists arrive at the Mexican General Consulate office and are told only three participants can go inside.

A UTEP student chants during the march.

A UTEP student chants during the march.

The students used signs in the march.

The students used signs in the march.

The leaders of the march hold a speech after speaking with officials at the Mexican General Consulate office .

The leaders of the march hold a speech after speaking with officials at the Mexican General Consulate office .

Three UTEP students participate   in the activist march.

Three UTEP students participate in the activist march.

Activists arrive at the Mexican General Consulate office .

Activists arrive at the Mexican General Consulate office .

A UTEP student holds up a sign throughout the activist march.

[Photo] One year later, Ayotzinapa is not forgotten

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor September 25, 2015

A UTEP student holds up a sign throughout the activist march.

UTEP students march towards Mexican Consulate in commemoration of the 43 missing Ayotzinapa students.

UTEP students march towards Mexican Consulate in commemoration of the 43 missing Ayotzinapa students.

UTEP students march towards Mexican Consulate in commemoration of the 43 missing Ayotzinapa students.

UTEP students march towards Mexican Consulate in commemoration of the 43 missing Ayotzinapa students.

For the 17th consecutive year UTEP recorded an increase in overall enrollment.

[Photo] Enrollment at UTEP continues to grow

Luis Gonzalez, Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2015

For the 17th consecutive year UTEP recorded an increase in overall enrollment.

The first full stand-alone School of Pharmacy is planned to launch in the fall of 2017.

[Photo] UTEP to introduce School of Pharmacy

Alonso Moreno, Copy Editor September 22, 2015

The first full stand-alone School of Pharmacy is planned to launch in the fall of 2017.

A 16 de septiembre celebration will take place in the Union Plaza on Sept. 15 beginning at 11:30 a.m.

[Photo] 16 de septiembre festivity to celebrate Mexican history and culture

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter September 15, 2015

A 16 de septiembre celebration will take place in the Union Plaza on Sept. 15 beginning at 11:30 a.m.

The El Paso Chihuahuas lost to the Fresno Grizzlies three games to one in the Pacific Coast

[Photo] Chihuahuas and fans go out in style as season comes to an end

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 15, 2015

The El Paso Chihuahuas lost to the Fresno Grizzlies three games to one in the Pacific Coast

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[Photo] Cab fare that’s fair

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter September 8, 2015

UTEP SGA holds a meeting to discuss issues around the UTEP campus and it’s community.

[Photo] How does SGA spend your money?

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor September 8, 2015

UTEP SGA holds a meeting to discuss issues around the UTEP campus and it’s community.

The new vinyl store Mother of Pearl will host its block party event on Saturday September 12.

[Photo] Mother of Pearl Block Party to celebrate its first year

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter September 8, 2015

The new vinyl store Mother of Pearl will host its block party event on Saturday September 12.

Customers enjoy coffee at Hillside Coffee and Donut located at 4935 N. Mesa St.

[Photo] When you need your coffee fix: places to grab your cup of joe

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor September 8, 2015

Customers enjoy coffee at Hillside Coffee and Donut located at 4935 N. Mesa St.

Members of the Student Government Association pose for a photo during this year’s Minerpalooza.

[Photo] SGA pushes for greater visibility and transparency

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor September 1, 2015

Members of the Student Government Association pose for a photo during this year’s Minerpalooza.

Education graduate student, Rasmiyeh Asam demonstrates one of the yoga poses she teaches.

[Photo] New study seeks correlation between yoga and stress

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter September 1, 2015

Education graduate student, Rasmiyeh Asam demonstrates one of the yoga poses she teaches.

Einstein Bros Bagels is located at the UTEP Bookstore.

[Photo] With the start of the fall semester, certain places are ideal for studying

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter August 25, 2015

Einstein Bros Bagels is located at the UTEP Bookstore.

Junior Nicole Lindsay gives an impromptu speech to her teammates at half time of their match against the Eastern Washington Eagles.

[Photo] Miners up and down in weekend debut

Adrian Broaddus, Contributor August 25, 2015

Junior Nicole Lindsay gives an impromptu speech to her teammates at half time of their match against the Eastern Washington Eagles.

A kitchen of one of the dorm rooms.

Miner Canyon Grand Opening

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer August 17, 2015

The grand opening of Miner Canyon, UTEP's new student housing facilities, was held at 11 a.m on Monday August the 17th. UTEP President Diana Natalicio was among the many speakers at the event in which participating UTEP students held guided tours of...

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Andrea Arizpe  is a scholar student who will be living in Miner Canyon

Andrea Arizpe is a scholar student who will be living in Miner Canyon

Diana Natalicio was amongst the crowd .

Diana Natalicio was amongst the crowd .

The Philanthropy Theatre

The Philanthropy Theatre

Classic film fans attend the Philanthropy Theatre to see The Little Shop of Horrors.

Classic film fans attend the Philanthropy Theatre to see The Little Shop of Horrors.

A young fan attempts the first pitch at the El Paso Chihuahuas game.

A young fan attempts the first pitch at the El Paso Chihuahuas game.

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