The Prospector

Someone fits in my suitcase

Alejandro Alba, Travel Correspondent • September 5, 2013

I’m currently taking applications for anyone interested in traveling in a 32’’ bag for eight hours to London. Well, if only. But really, I can fit a person and a chihuahua dog in one of my suitcases. Manchas and I do fit in one suitcase comfortably. The...

UTEP soccer falls to Utah State

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor • August 30, 2013

With an early goal from Kylie Dibbs in the 47th minute, the Utah State Aggies held onto a 1-0 victory over UTEP who suffered its first setback of the season. “Anytime you are on the road you are going to be in uncomfortable situations,” said Utah...

UTEP Softball Inks Four

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor • August 30, 2013

UTEP softball head coach Tobin Echo-Hawk announced the addition of four freshmen for the 2014 season. The new Miners who will don the Orange and Blue are Kaitlin Fifield, Erika Harrawood, Summer Palipti and Brianna Tourtillott. “We have a great...

UTEP Soccer Continues Homestand This Weekend

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor • August 30, 2013

UTEP soccer team seeks to build on their start to the season with another pair of home matches this weekend. The Miners (2-0-0) will challenge back-to-back NCAA Tournament participant Utah State (2-0-0) at 7 p.m. Friday before locking up with new...

Get to Know UTEP’s Black Greek Letter Organizations

Kristopher Rivera, Copy Editor • August 28, 2013

The first week of school is the prime time to attract students to join one of the many Greek organizations on campus. However, in a predominately Hispanic university, black Greek letter organizations may go unconsidered by students. There are three...

Men’s Basketball Schedule Unveiled

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor • August 28, 2013

The UTEP men’s basketball 2013-14 schedule was released today. The Miners non-conference schedule is highlighted by games against Colorado State, Washington State and the 2013 Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, which will be held at Paradise Island in the...

Inner Campus Water Line Failure

Lorain Watters, Assistant News Editor • August 27, 2013

There is a water line outage in the center of campus. Water service to the following buildings will be shut off while repairs are made: Undergraduate Learning Center Centennial Museum Burges Hall Cotton Memorial Hudspeth Hall Miners Hall Worrel...

Women’s Studies Major Approved

Amanda Guillen, Staff Reporter • August 26, 2013

Women’s and gender studies is now on the list of 71 majors students can choose from. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved UTEP’s request of offering a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s and Gender Studies on July 31 after noting it’s...

#thestruggle

S. David Ramirez, Staff Reporter • August 26, 2013

Interest rates on federal student loans will increase only a fraction despite legislative inaction in early July and the threat of a dramatic increase. “Nobody’s comfortable paying for interest, but I’m just so glad it didn’t jump that much,”...

Student Government: Plan to Unify Campus Organizations

S. David Ramirez, Staff Reporter • August 26, 2013

The Student Government Association is preparing a series of events they hope will enhance campus life. The representatives hope to create a more accessible and reliable student government after campaigning with a record number of candidates. Paulina...

Laboratory Uses Innovative 3D-Printing Method to Aid in Health

Amanda Guillen, Staff Reporter • August 26, 2013

Advances in 3D-printing technology at UTEP have led to innovations in health, according to university specialists. Mahesh Tonde, project analyst for the W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation, said printing technology helps with organ implants that...

An Offseason Full of Changes for the Miners

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter • August 26, 2013

Changes and adjustments have been the theme of the UTEP football team throughout the offseason. After coming off a 3-9 season, the Miners hope to put the past behind and usher in a new beginning. Head coach Sean Kugler might not have won a game yet,...