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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Men’s team hopes for first road win

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter February 9, 2016

UTEP will look to improve on the season and pile together three consecutive wins in Conference USA for the first time this season with their road trip to FIU (Feb. 11) and Florida Atlantic (Feb. 13). They are also fighting for their first road win this...

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Not everyone a fan of “The Cloud”

Not everyone a fan of “The Cloud”

Mike Vazquez, Staff Reporter February 4, 2016

UTEP students were caught off guard as their first week of school was not only met with a stack of syllabi and new class routines, but a new piece of public art commissioned by the city standing tall in the center of Schuster’s roundabout. Unfortunately...

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Free events celebrate 50th anniversary of the the 1966 NCAA championship

Free events celebrate 50th anniversary of the the 1966 NCAA championship

February 2, 2016

The Road To Glory Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 1966 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship A Union Gallery Exhibition January 19-February 26 Reception: Wednesday, Feb. 3, 5 p.m. Union Gallery, Union Bldg. East, 2nd Floor "And the Wheels...

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Barbie got back

Barbie got back

Amanda Guillen, Editor-In-Chief February 2, 2016

A closet full of Barbie dolls in their sealed boxes, hair intact, shoes still strapped on and all of her accessories still included—I never played with my dolls because of the fear of ruining their perfect image. I would go over to my cousins’ houses...

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Director of the Selective Service System Lawrence G. Romo said Friday at the National Press Club that he believes there is a 50-50 chance women will be required to register for the draft.

Women could be required to register for military draft

Tia Rinehart, SHFWire February 2, 2016

WASHINGTON – Now that women are approved for all military combat roles, the question follows: Will women be required to register with the Selective Service System? Right now, all U.S. male citizens and immigrants, documented or undocumented, ages 18...

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“The Bourbon and Whiskey Festival” will take place on Feb. 6 at the Sunland Casino Racetrack.

Bourbon and Whiskey Fest to hit the casino

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter February 2, 2016

El Paso has had their share of festivals celebrating the many different beers in existence, but the “Bourbon and Whiskey Festival” will be different. The Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino will be hosting a festival celebrating bourbon and whiskey...

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Uknown Mortal Orchestra will perform at the Lowbrow Palace on Friday, Feb 5.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra to play first show at The Lowbrow Palace

Mike Vasquez, Staff Reporter February 2, 2016

The Lowbrow Palace has recently had an influx of popular artists and bands, making it one of the most sought-out venues for music fans here in El Paso.  Unknown Mortal Orchestra, an up-and-coming band in the indie pop scene, is a New Zealand’s psychedelic...

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“Rapture, Death to EDM,” will take place on Feb. 6 in an undisclosed location.

‘Rapture, Death the EDM’ aims to refocus crowd to original rave scene

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor February 2, 2016

On any given weekend in El Paso, you can find events and clubs playing electronic dance music. 301 Nightlife, The Garden, Hardpop Bundesbar in Ciudad Juárez and many other local hotspots are few of the names where you can expect to hear the musical genre...

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UTEP will be closed on Feb. 17 due to Pope Francis' visit to Ciudad Juarez

Pope’s visit means campus closure, Sun Bowl party

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter January 26, 2016

The UTEP campus will be closed on Feb. 17 in response to Pope Francis’ visit to Ciudad Juárez. The Office of Special Events and the Catholic Diocese of El Paso is expecting a big crowd for the “Two Nations, One Faith” viewing party at the Sun Bowl,...

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

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

Jasmine Aguilera, Copy Editor January 26, 2016

College students smoke pot. No surprise there. Marijuana has become as associated with the college experience as beer pong or Greek life. But officials at UTEP are concerned that many students may not know or understand the consequences of being found...

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The 1966 NCAA Championship Texas Western team poses with trophy March 19, 1966.

The pride and joy of a basketball city

Amanda Guillen, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2016

El Paso has been called a basketball city time and time again. UTEP’s basketball programs are touted as the gems of the athletic programs at the university. It all began with the Texas Western men’s 1966 NCAA basketball championship 50 years ago....

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UTEP women;s basketball has won eight straight games and is currently undefeated in Conference USA .

Women’s post best start in program history

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor January 26, 2016

A historic season in the making rolls on for the Lady Miners as they come home to face Southern Miss (Thursday, Jan. 28) and Louisiana Tech (Saturday, Jan. 30) in the Don Haskins Center. The Miners (16-1, 7-0 Conference-USA) are off to the best start...

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