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The El Paso Downtown Artists and Farmers Market takes place every Saturday at the Union District Plaza.

Local markets celebrate Earth Day with homegrown crops

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter April 21, 2015

In an effort to benefit the Earth and stay healthy, many people grow their own crops and sell what they grow at farmers markets. There are multiple farmers markets in the El Paso and Las Cruces areas, including Sprouts Farmers Market, the El Paso Downtown...

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“Marry Poppins” will run until May 17 at the UTEP Dinner Theatre.

‘Mary Poppins’ comes to the UTEP Dinner Theatre

Fernanda Leon, Contributor April 21, 2015

A capacity crowd witnessed an evening full of memories and much fun at the opening night performance of “Mary Poppins” at 7 p.m. April 17 at the UTEP Dinner Theatre. The place was full of spectators, who first enjoyed a three-course dinner. After...

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The opening reception for this year’s Earth Week exhibition will be held at 6 p.m. at the Union Gallery on April 22.

Union Gallery features third annual Earth week Exhibit

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter April 21, 2015

Celebrating and protecting the Earth is the mission of this year’s Earth Week exhibition, which will open April 22 at the Union Gallery, located on the second floor of Union East. In celebration of sustainability, the Union Gallery is focusing on...

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The 2018 FloraFEST native plant sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  on April 28 and 29, at the UTEP Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens.

FloraFEST fundraiser to benefit Chihuahuan Desert Gardens

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter April 21, 2015

The UTEP Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens will be hosting the 2015 FloraFEST native plant sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26 at the Centennial Museum. FloraFEST is an annual fundraiser held to raise money...

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First baseman Tommy Medica is batting .326 in the 10 games he has played for the Chihuahuas this season.

Chihuahuas return home after road success

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor April 21, 2015

The El Paso Chihuahuas went on the road for the first time this season looking for their first series win. With a game to go in the series, the Chihuahuas assured themselves of just that, winning all of the first three games. Manager Pat Murphy and his...

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Sophomore Hope Moreno throws towards first base after getting an out at second.

Softball faces crucial home series

Jason Green, Staff Reporter April 21, 2015

UTEP softball is preparing to honor the teams’ seniors when they welcome Marshall for a three-game series. Senior Day is always a big deal for any UTEP team, but this weekend is possibly even bigger for seniors Ashley Eldridge and Tahla Wade. Neither...

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The UTEP men’s golf team will compete at the Conference USA Championships from April 26-29 in Texarkana, Ark.

Men’s golf aims to keep season alive

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter April 21, 2015

The golf team will be playing in Texarkana, Ark., for the Conference USA Tournament and for a chance to keep their season going by advancing to nationals. The four-day event will take place from April 26-29 and will help choose which teams advance, first...

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Unveiling of Centennial Plaza

Michaela Roman and Amanda Guillen April 18, 2015

After several missed deadlines, the Centennial Plaza was officially unveiled to the public on Sat. April, 18. Dr. Diana Natalicio and the honorable Kunzang C. Namgyel, Bhutanese Ambassador to the United Nations spoke to hundreds of spectators about...

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The Prospector News Weekly April 17

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor April 17, 2015

This week in news construction is done and Centennial Plaza is ready to be unveiled, and Denim Day sparks up awareness of sexual assault on campus.

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House bill aims to decriminalize marijuana possession

House bill aims to decriminalize marijuana possession

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor April 14, 2015

It was a regular Sunday evening for Daniel Gonzalez, until his friend took a wrong turn and they got stopped by a cop. His friend got a DUI, but Gonzalez got arrested for being in possession of two marijuana joints and drug paraphernalia and was sent...

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Texas Tramples the LGBT Community

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor April 14, 2015

As I stood in front of the restroom of the Family Life Center in Austin, an older lady came out of one the stalls. She said “hold up, I’m just going to put some lipstick.” From one of the stalls another voice was heard, “I’m going to do the...

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Senior commercial music major, Robert Vega speaks about his time in prison.

Young Americans for Liberty bring awareness to prison system

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter April 14, 2015

As Robert Vega stood in front of a podium in a small room located in the third floor of the UTEP Union, he took a deep breath and proceeded to read an article he wrote, where he detailed his harrowing experience in the Texas prison system. “Fear, hatred,...

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