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[Photo] El Pasoans unite for missing Ayotzinapa students

Maria Esquinca, Video: Amanda Guillen, and Photos: Michaela Roman • November 21, 2014

Protestors gather in order to bring awareness to the unjust kidnapping and the possible murder of 43 college students in Ayotzinapa, Mexico.

[Photo] A Golden year for a Golden Miner

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • November 18, 2014

Junior running back Autrey Golden is UTEP’s all-time leader in kick return touchdowns with six.

[Photo] Miners become bowl eligible

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • November 16, 2014

Running back Nathan Jeffery scores the first of his three touchdowns.

[Photo] Living on the Edge

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter • November 11, 2014

Junior multimedia journalism major Damaris Reyes demonstrates the way her family collects water for daily use.

[Photo] Ballet class impacts children’s lives

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter • November 11, 2014

Laura Escobar teaches ballet children with special needs. This activity has allowed for chidren to improve their quality of life and advance in their health.

[Photo] Men’s team ready for Washington State challenge

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • November 11, 2014

Freshman point guard Lew Stallworth pushes the ball down court in the Miners Nov. 9 exhibition against Southeastern Oklahoma.

[Photo] Lady Miners continue to fight to end of season

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • November 11, 2014

Sophomore middle blocker Dominque Millette attempts a kill against the Miners in the last conference home match of the season against Charlotte on Nov. 9. Millette is fifth in total blocks in Conference USA for the season.

Centennial Celebration infused in Veteran’s Day Celebration

Chris Zacherl, Staff Reporter • November 10, 2014

On Monday November 10 at the Union Plaza at 10:30 a.m. Veterans were honored on stage and received a commemorative UTEP Centennial Coin.

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[Photo] Two Teams Two Different Paths

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • November 4, 2014

[Photo] Two Teams Two Different Paths

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • November 4, 2014

[Photo] Miners look to earn a bowl bid on the road

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • November 4, 2014

The Miners will look to win their fourth consecutive game since 2005 and become bowl eligible for the first time since 2010.

[Photo] Miners prime for deep run in conference tournament

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor • November 4, 2014

Junior midfielder Angela Cutaia leads the team in goals and is second in assist. The Miners come into the C-USA tournament with the longest unbeaten streak at seven games.

[Photo] Miners dominate Southern Miss 35-14

November 1, 2014

Senior quarterback Jameill Showers dives in the end zone for a 10-yard touchdown.

[Photo] El Paso prepares for Día de los Muertos

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor • October 28, 2014

Woman walks around Concordia Cemetery last year on Día De Los Muertos.

[Photo] Miners ready for Southern Mississippi

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • October 28, 2014

This Saturday, the Miners will look to win three straight games for the first time since 2010.

[Photo] Miner defense makes history on the road against UTSA

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • October 28, 2014

The Prospector News Weekly: Sports October 27

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter • October 27, 2014

[Photo] ‘Footloose–The musical:’ Great parties never get old

Gianfranco Languasco, Contributor • October 21, 2014

“Footloose— The Musical” will have showings at the UTEP Dinner Theater until Nov. 9.

[Photo] Miners are rested and ready after bye week

Juan Carlos Navarrate, Staff Reporter • October 21, 2014

The Miners will play six consecutive games to close out their 2014 regular season.

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Beware the Snappening

Michaela Roman, Photo Editor • October 14, 2014

If you think you’re making the right call by sending nudes or inappropriate pictures through Snapchat, think again. In today’s world, the new norm is to document our daily lives, and social networks have provided many options for that with outlets...

[Photo] UTEP alum finds inspiration in found objects

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter • October 14, 2014

Junior Mulitidisciplinary Studies major Rebecca Portillo explores Alejandro Almanza Pereda’s exhibit at the Rubin center for the Visual Arts.

[Photo] A rebellion on the dance floor comes to the UDT

Gianfranco Languasco, Contributor • October 14, 2014

The UTEP Dinner Theater’s musical Footloose will open on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.

[Photo] Miner backfield full of depth

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • October 14, 2014

The Miners rush offense ranks third in Conference USA.

[Photo] Miners look to bye week for extra preparation

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • October 14, 2014

The Miners rush offense ranks third in Conference USA.

[Photo] Miners ready for last home stand of the season

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor • October 14, 2014

The Miners are currently in a four-way tie for third place in Conference USA.

[Photo] It Doesn’t Matter What Other Coaches Think

Jason Green, Contributor • October 14, 2014

The UTEP men’s basketball team is predicted to finished second and conference, whereas the women’s team are predicted to finish fourth.

[Photo] UTEP triumphs on Homecoming

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • October 11, 2014

Junior running back Autrey Golden led the team in all purpose yards with 169.

UTEP celebrates homecoming with the community

Michaela Roman, Photo Editor • October 11, 2014

This year's centennial themed homecoming parade took place on Saturday Oct. 11. The parade ran from the corner of University Avenue and Oregon Street down to the Glory Road practice field. The parade included UTEP student organizations as well as alumni...

[Photo] Color is back on the streets

Gianfranco Languasco, Contributor • October 7, 2014

Chalk the Block will be held Oct. 10-12 in downtown El Paso.

[Photo] New look Miners are hungry for glory in 2014-15 season

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • October 7, 2014

UTEP head coach Tim Floyd instructs his team on a drill.

[Photo] Hannah Asuchak—Toughness personified

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor • October 7, 2014

Since the start of her freshman year Asuchak has been the anchor of the Miners back four.

[Photo] Miners look to homecoming game to find their stride

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • October 7, 2014

The Miners 52 point loss to Louisiana Tech last week was was the worst loss the Miners have suffered in 12 years.

[Photo] Miners bounce back, beat Rice in Overtime

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor • October 5, 2014

[Photo] El Paso is pretty fly for a sci-fi

Joseph Esposito, Staff Reporter • October 3, 2014

[Photo] El Paso NORML attempts passing Cite and Release law

Jasmine Aguilera, Editor-in-chief • September 30, 2014

[Photo] Men’s cross country wins again

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • September 30, 2014

(Left to right) sophomore Evans Kripono, senior Ramon Garcia, junior Anthony Rotich, sophomore Cosmas Boit, sophomore Daniel Cheruiyot, junior Elphas Maiyo. The 2014 men’s cross country team poses after winning the 2014 Lori Fitzgerald Classic at Chamizal...

[Photo] Volleyball looking for success on the road

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor • September 30, 2014

Freshman middle blocker Krystal Ejesieme serves the ball against North Texas Friday, Sept. 26 at Memorial Gym

[Photo] Sluggish start hinders Miners

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • September 28, 2014

Freshman outside hitter Coline Coessens resets for another attack.

[Photo] Successful Glory Road Glow Run

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter • September 27, 2014

More than 2,000 participated in the Glory Road Glow Run.

[Photo] UNT slips by the Miners

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • September 26, 2014

Freshman middle blocker Krystal Ejesieme serves the ball in the second set.

[Photo] UT System plan to support campuses denied tuition increases

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter • September 23, 2014

The University of Texas System Board denies tuition increase.

[Photo] Apps that simplify the life of a student

Jaime Quesada, Contributor • September 23, 2014

Students check out the latest apps on their smart phones.

[Photo] Miners fall to UTSA in conference opener

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • September 23, 2014

Freshman middle blocker Krystal Ejesieme spikes a ball set up by sophomore setter Lindsey Larson

[Photo] Joe Straus visits UTEP to discuss upcoming Texas Legislature

Michaela Roman and Maria Esquinca, Photo Editor, Staff Reporter • September 22, 2014

President Diana Natalicio poses with Joe Straus and the Democratic Texas State Reps

[Photo] Debate recap: Gubernatorial candidates differ drastically on abortion, health care and more

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter • September 19, 2014

County Judge William Moody speaks at the Democrat’s debate watch party.

[Photo] Student wins puzzle contest

Prospector Staff • September 16, 2014

Ernest Alvidrez, sophomore pre-business major, won the Centennial Crossword Puzzle contest by correctly filling out the puzzle and identifying the incorrect answer. The question was, who is the patron saint of engineering? Wrong answer was Saint Peter,...

[Photo] Washington Monthly ranks UTEP in the top ten

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter • September 16, 2014

[Photo] Students suffer dramatically from sleep depravation

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter • September 16, 2014

A student doses off between classes at the Union.

[Photo] UTEP alumn offers a new way to wake up

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter • September 16, 2014

The Coffee Box is set to open in late October or early November. It is located on the corner of Mesa and Main St.

[Photo] How sweet it is, the domination of a rival

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • September 16, 2014

Saturday night the Miners tied the record for most consecutive wins by any team in the 100-year-old rivalry with six straight wins.

[Photo] Miners dominate Battle of I-10, 42-24

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • September 13, 2014

Sophomore running back Aaron Jones breaks a run to the outside on his way to 168 rushing yards.

[Photo] The growing pains of life at a college paper

Editorial Staff • September 9, 2014

The 2014 Centennial paper staff.

[Photo] Another heart breaker

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • September 7, 2014

Running back Aaron Jones carries the ball on his way to a 151 total rushing yards.

[Photo] Another game, another win

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter • September 5, 2014

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

The Prospector News Weekly

Amanda Guillen and Kimberly Valle • September 5, 2014

This week in news, sleep deprivation takes over college students, media coverage varies when covering controversial cases in national news, the Miner Metro App helps students track their shuttle, and students get the opportunity to expand their knowledge...

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