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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

President Barack Obama will delay immigration reform until after elections.

Students voice opinion on delayed immigration action

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor/Multimedia Editor October 14, 2014

Voters affected by immigration issues may be torn at the polls with the upcoming midterm elections just around the corner and a delay of immigration action at the forefront. Students on both sides of the political spectrum have come together to voice...

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November ballot to include prop for highway funds

November ballot to include prop for highway funds

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter October 14, 2014

Construction, construction, construction—it seems it never ends on campus and throughout the city. A new proposition may mean El Paso may see a lot more construction in the years to come. Come Nov. 4, voters in the general election will have the option...

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Family violence cases increase  in El Paso

Family violence cases increase in El Paso

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter October 7, 2014

This is part one of a three  part series examining domestic violence in El Paso and UTEP. Mug shots of people arrested because of family violence reveal more than faces. A study by the Texas Council On Family Violence revealed that the number of domestic...

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Block Party picks all Miners to gather for festivities

Joseph Esposito, Staff Reporter October 7, 2014

UTEP Alumni Relations will be hosting a Centennial Homecoming Block Party at 6:30 p.m. on  Thursday, Oct. 9 at Wiggins Road. “It’s going to be a lot of fun,” director of events Liz Thurmond said. “We’re going to block off the road on Wiggins,...

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La Union Corn Maze is located at 1101 New Mexico 28, Anthony, New Mexico.

Corn Maze celebrates UTEP’s 100-year birthday

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter October 7, 2014

This year’s La Union Maze will be showcasing their art, which has been created by a group of professionals who have been doing this for years. The design involves the addition of a birthday cake along with candles numbered 100 on top in recognition...

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Truce: College Republicans and University Dems strive to get students to vote

Truce: College Republicans and University Dems strive to get students to vote

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter September 23, 2014

The upcoming Texas gubernatorial election between Democratic Sen. Wendy Davis and Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott has political organizations at UTEP racing against time and casting their differences aside. Whether it’s the University Democrats...

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Be orange and blue from head to toe

Be orange and blue from head to toe

Joseph Esposito, Staff Reporter September 23, 2014

With T-shirts, jerseys, face paint and foam pickaxes, die-hard fans of UTEP’s sports teams find many different ways to show their support for the Miners.  A product was made to bring stylish trends and customization together for a new and unique...

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NFL’s Goodell drops the ball

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter September 23, 2014

For the first time in a long time, the NFL shield has been stained by reports of multiple domestic violence cases, and while Commissioner Roger Goodell seems to be now listening to the public’s outcry for change, somehow it feels too late. When the...

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

Miners fall to UTSA in conference opener

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 23, 2014

Last night the UTEP women’s volleyball team hosted their Conference USA home opener against the UTSA Roadrunners, and suffered a humbling defeat 3-0 (25-23, 25-11, 25-19) at Memorial Gym. With the loss the Miners now fall to 0-1 in conference and 2-10...

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Junior All-American Anthony  Rotich has dominated the opening half of the Miners 2014 cross country season.

Miners prepare for domination

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 23, 2014

On Sept. 26, the UTEP men’s and women’s cross country team will compete in a 5K run at the annual Lori Fitzgerald Classic, at Chamizal National Park. Coming into the Miners only home invitational, it has been nothing but success from a team and individual...

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The Alamo Drafthouse will be equipped with Sony 4K Digital Cinema Projection, RealD 3D, a stand-alone bar with selected cocktails and 35 mm projection capabilities.

New theater to offer a different movie experience

Ashley Muñoz, Staff Reporter July 22, 2014

A new theater experience will soon be available in the Sun City. The Alamo Drafthouse based in Austin, Texas, will be building one of their theaters in El Paso later this year. The Alamo Drafthouse currently has more than 11 locations across the nation. Neil...

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French Fry Heaven opened its first location in El Paso at 12380 Edgemere Blvd., Ste 106. (Above) Angel Wing fries are served for customer.

French Fry Heaven makes its tasty way into the community

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter July 22, 2014

A restaurant where french fries and nothing else is served now exists in El Paso. French Fry Heaven first opened in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2011, and now has 18 locations throughout the nation. Its first location opened in El Paso on July 2 and is located...

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