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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Student walks to campus from the Sunset Heights neighborhood.

Students cause headaches for neighbors

Eric Alba, Staff Reporter June 17, 2014

Residents who live in the area surrounding UTEP say they are disturbed because of the large numbers of students parking in their neighborhood, which they say affects their everyday lives. According to parking.utep.edu, student-parking fees range from...

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Manager Jorge Camañez holds a piggy bank, a pottery piece that was finished by a customer.

Clay your way to a family-friendly fun

Ashley Muñoz, Staff Reporter June 17, 2014

There is a place in El Paso where you can feel like an artist. At The Clayground, a pottery-making and painting studio, offers a family-fun adventure.  Located at 5860 N. Mesa, At The Clayground, which will be renamed as StonePainters, is a paint-your-own...

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Rotich is the third Miner in the program’s history to win consecutive titles in the 3,000-meter steeplechase

Rotich sees double at NCAA championships

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter June 17, 2014

He did exactly what was expected from him and his head coach—win. Anthony Rotich made NCAA and UTEP history, when the seven-time All-American became the first male athlete in Division I history to win both the indoor mile and 3,000-meter steeplechase...

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MLS, too early to tell

MLS, too early to tell

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor June 17, 2014

It finally looks like the sixth-largest city in Texas is getting its due. In the past week, MountainStar Sports Group, which owns the El Paso Chihuahuas, has been in talks with Major League Soccer about bringing an expansion team to El Paso. By 2020,...

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In this World Cup, who will you support— Mexico or the U.S.A?

Cristina Esquivel, Staff Photographer June 16, 2014

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Miners advance to NCAA Championships

Miners advance to NCAA Championships

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter June 10, 2014

Eugene, Oregon will be the site of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships from June 11-14. It will be the culmination of a season based on the discipline and hard work of every athlete in the country who performed well enough to qualify for a...

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Three Days Grace will perform at 7 p.m. on June 21st at The Budweiser main stage.

StreetFest exceeds fans expectations

Andrea Acosta, Entertainment Editor June 10, 2014

El Paso continues to be entertained by numerous events such as the annual StreetFest, which will take place downtown on June 21-22––tuning everyone to the same happy frequency. Three Days Grace and The All-American Rejects will be featured on the...

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Save the Lincoln Center

Save the Lincoln Center

Aaron Montes, Staff Reporter June 10, 2014

Located under the Spaghetti Bowl is a community that finds pride in its location and in its histo-ry. Most of that community cares about the future of the Lincoln Center, but more importantly about the history the building represents. Amidst efforts...

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Seventh annual Pride Fest a success

Aaron Montes, Staff Reporter June 10, 2014

El Paso Sun City Pride held a block party on June 8 in front of Cleveland Park as part of their 7th annual pride week. Attendants were able to enjoy talent shows, art, music and food. Hundreds of attendants made their way downtown to enjoy an evening...

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Female students progress through male-dominated STEM workforce

Female students progress through male-dominated STEM workforce

Lorain Watters, Assistant News Editor May 6, 2014

Women remain underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, according to a 2013 study done by the National Science Foundation. Women make up 58.1 percent of the overall workforce in the nation, according to the...

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Coach Keitha Adams talks about her successful coaching carer.

Keitha Adams ends impressive year with Hall of Fame induction

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor May 6, 2014

Without a doubt the 2013-14 season for the women’s basketball season was a memorable one. The Don Haskins Center and the fans got to witness records all year long. For head coach Keitha Adams it was a fun year, one of her best experiences and she...

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Local athletes boost UTEP athletic programs

Local athletes boost UTEP athletic programs

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor May 6, 2014

The 2013-14 academic year was a great one for the local athletes to give a boost to all UTEP athletic programs. This season in particular was arguably one of the best when it comes to success from athletes from the borderland. The team that...

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