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Free taxi services help keep students safe this spring break

Free taxi services help keep students safe this spring break

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter March 3, 2015

No DUI El Paso is a taxi service that will pick up and drop off inebriated patrons in the El Paso area free of charge. Tyler Rouse founded the initiative on May 2012, the operations began on Oct. 5, of the same year. Fort Bliss soldiers and El Paso citizens...

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D-I baseball in El Paso, maybe someday

Jason Green, Staff Reporter March 3, 2015

Recently at a local sporting goods store, I noticed a rack full of Under Armour UTEP baseball shirts. I am not really sure why they even exist since baseball at UTEP does not. It was like a stab in my baseball super-fan heart. Baseball at UTEP ended...

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Vagina Monologues hope to end violence against women

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter February 25, 2015

V-day will be hosting their annual production of “The Vagina Monologues” by Eve Ensler on April 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24, and productions will be offered  in both English and Spanish. The play follows six diverse women on a journey of a forbidden...

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Potbelly’s prepares for National Chili Day

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter February 25, 2015

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is celebrating National Chili Day by serving UTEP students free chili on Feb. 26. They will be serving free six-ounce cups of chili from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at both of their El Paso locations, 2900 N. Mesa St. and 1373 George Dieter...

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Modeling, the sport of beauty

Modeling, the sport of beauty

Alonso Moreno, Contributor February 24, 2015

If you are into the world of fashion, or have outlets that let you know about it, there is a big chance that you got some sort of glimpse the New York Fashion Week. From the latest in fashion to the predictable big stars present at the event, it is...

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Texas styles— Fashions for different passions

Texas styles— Fashions for different passions

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor February 24, 2015

In a state as big as Texas it is no surprise that when it comes to fashion, the influence and differences are endless. This is true when it comes to college fashion. With about 170 colleges in the Lone Star state­—  Texas serves as an oversized canvas...

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Students express themselves through fashion

Students express themselves through fashion

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter February 23, 2015

Fashion trends sweep the nation in different ways. While cowboy boots are highly popular in Tennessee and sundresses in California. El Paso has its own unique style. Whether it is dressing up for a night out or dressing for a typical school day. UTEP...

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Dr. Moya and participants prepare for  the second conference of the State of the Homelessness Conference Series

The Faces of Homelessness conference

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter February 23, 2015

The Faces of Homelessness is the second conference of the State of the Homelessness Conference Series and will be held on Feb. 27, at 1 p.m. at the College of Health Sciences Building, room 217. The series is a collaboration between the College of Health...

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The Prospector News Weekly Feb 20, 2015 en Espanol

Kimberly Valle, Entertainment Editor February 20, 2015

Esta semana en noticias UTEP y médicos de Texas Tech han abierto un centro para empleados y atención de salud de familias. Anglos tienen doce veces mas riqueza que la raza afro-americana. La póliza inmigratoria del presidente Obama ha sido Detenido...

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El Chisme Season 2, Episode 3

The Prospector Staff February 19, 2015

Welcome to the second season of El Chisme, where we discuss everything and anything. In this episode we talk about virginity, Alabama having to allow gay marriage through a federal court decision and the Nationwide Superbowl commercial.

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Fighting Miners lead the way

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor February 19, 2015

UTEP ROTC students pushed, pulled, ran and lifted their way through a series of courses at the 2015 squad competition Feb. 17. The event consisted of 12 events that tested ROTC students in various skills. Included in the course was a rope run,...

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Juan Gabriel shakes it all off

Juan Gabriel shakes it all off

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor February 18, 2015

Riveting, sensual and full of life are a few words that describe Juan Gabriel’s performance at the Don Haskins as part of his “Volver” tour. Dressed in a pink suit, he sang, dipped, swayed his hips, blew kisses and took it off. Also known...

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