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Nine Inch Nails performed at the Don Haskins Center on Nov. 11. The band featured the release of their new album,“Hesitation Marks” and other favorites.

NIN impresses El Paso with music and audiovisual production

Leonardo Montañez, Staff Reporter November 12, 2013

Nine Inch Nails amazed with their ‘Tension’ tour at the Don Haskins Center with their versatile stage, the incredible and unique lighting and their most recent material from the album “Hesitations Marks.” The concert started with a black curtain...

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Miners tip-off new season with a win

Miners tip-off new season with a win

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter November 9, 2013

In the UTEP Miners men’s basketball team home opener, the Miners had a good first showing in front of a good El Paso crowd, beating the Loyola New Orleans Wolfpack 84-49. The Miners had a slow start to the game, missing on many open three point attempts....

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Texas A&M and UTEP sports editors talk weekend matchup

November 1, 2013

The Prospector's sports editor, Edwin Delgado was interviewed by James Sullivan, sports editor of Texas A&M's student newspaper, the Battalion. The two traded dialogue on this weekend's football matchup between UTEP and Texas A&M. Read the...

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Union Services hosted the annual Halloween costume contest today at noon.

Halloween costume contest held at the Union

Javier Cortez and Amanda Guillen October 31, 2013

Today, UTEP Union Programs hosted their annual Halloween costume contest at the Union Plaza stage. For some the Halloween costume competition took precedence over going to class. Junior mechanical engineering major Italia Valles, who dressed up...

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Union Services hosted the annual Halloween costume contest today at noon.

Halloween costume contest

October 31, 2013

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El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser was in Washington D.C. For the Association of the U.S Army expo, where he met with military contractors.

El Paso mayor and Chamber of Commerce call for regional military partnerships

Andres Rodriguez, Scripps Howard Foundation Wire Reporter October 26, 2013

WASHINGTON– Regional military partnerships were at the top of the agenda for El Paso business and city government officials as they visited the nation’s capital this week. Members of the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce attended the Association...

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Miners play last two home games of the season

Miners play last two home games of the season

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor October 24, 2013

The UTEP women’s soccer team will play their last two home games of the season this weekend at University Field as they host in-state rivals the Texas San Antonio Roadrunners Oct. 25 and Conference USA leaders, the Colorado College Tigers, Oct. 27 UTEP...

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First look at basketball team in Orange and White scrimmage

First look at basketball team in Orange and White scrimmage

Aaron Montes, Staff Photographer October 24, 2013

UTEP basketball fans will have their first opportunity to get a glimpse of the team and the newly designed floor at the Don Haskins Center this Saturday as the Miners will host its annual Orange and White scrimmage. The scrimmage will serve as...

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Volleyball host UAB and UTSA this weekend

Volleyball host UAB and UTSA this weekend

Ellisia Shafer, Staff Reporter October 24, 2013

The UTEP volleyball team came away with a 3-0 victory against the Grand Canyon Antelopes in the second game of their four-game home stand, Oct 23. Coming off a home victory against Rice, 3-0, the Miners returned to Memorial Gym to face the 8-12 Antelopes....

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Miners begin a four-game homestand

Miners begin a four-game homestand

Ellisia Shafer, Staff Reporter October 22, 2013

After having lost to Southern Mississippi on the road on Oct. 13, the Miners began a four-game homestand on Oct. 20 and defeated the Rice Owls in three sets in the first game. “We started a little slow in the first set, but in the end we pushed well...

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Tim Floyd, UTEP men's basketball head coach.

An exciting new season for UTEP basketball

Tim Floyd, Special to the Prospector October 22, 2013

Dear UTEP students, Basketball season is right around the corner! I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your support last season and invite you back for another exciting season of UTEP Hoops. Our student support was incredible last year! You...

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A slow transition under Kugler

A slow transition under Kugler

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter October 22, 2013

Every season starts with certain expectations, optimism, dreams and goals, but as the season progresses some of those expectations change. Optimism may turn into pessimism, dreams into nightmares and goals are unmet. After a 1-5 start to their 2013...

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