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The Prospector

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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Redshirt sophomore defender Cayla Payne kicks the ball back towardsMiddle Tennesse's goal net.

UTEP soccer kicks off final homestand with a win

Eddie Velazquez, Contributor October 18, 2018

The Miners (7-8-2, 2-5-1 C-USA) were effective in their game plan execution as they suffocated the Charlotte 49ers (8-7, 4-4 C-USA) in route to a 1-0 win Thursday night at University Field. UTEPs' offense came out swinging and did not look back in...

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What do you think of the soccer team name Locomotive FC?

What do you think of the soccer team name Locomotive FC?

October 16, 2018

The Prospector asked students what they think of the soccer team name: Locomotive FC. This is what they had to say: https://youtu.be/HY3YGeHUaFE

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SGA President Cristian Botello wrote a proposal to keep the pharmacy in the student health center open.

SGA proposes alternative proposal to closure of campus pharmacy

Andrea Valdez-Rivas, Reporter October 15, 2018

In light of the campus pharmacy closure, UTEP Student Government Association (SGA) is proposing that the pharmacy continue to operate under a Class D grouping with a proposal written by President Cristian Botello. According to SGA, this proposal will...

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Miners start fast but are unable to finish FIU

Miners start fast but are unable to finish FIU

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor October 14, 2018

The UTEP volleyball team's losing streak got extended to eight games Sunday afternoon when they lost a five-set match to the FIU Panthers at Memorial Gym on Oct. 14. UTEP is now 3-16 and is winless in conference games (0-7), FIU improved to 13-7...

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Fans get a taste of the upcoming basketball season

Fans get a taste of the upcoming basketball season

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor October 8, 2018

On Wednesday, Oct. 10, fans will get their first look at the 2018-19 UTEP men’s and women’s basketball teams as they hold the Miners Preseason Showcase at the Don Haskins Center. The event is free to all fans and will include an open practice with...

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What are your thoughts on UTEP closing the wellness pharmacy?

What are your thoughts on UTEP closing the wellness pharmacy?

October 8, 2018

The Prospector asked students their thoughts on UTEP closing the wellness pharmacy. This is what they had to say: https://youtu.be/hDvjxK4ZBXc

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Pharmacy at Student Health and Wellness Center set to close at the end of the semester

Pharmacy at Student Health and Wellness Center set to close at the end of the semester

Andrea Valdez-Rivas, Reporter October 4, 2018

At the end of this semester, students can no longer depend on the services provided by the pharmacy of the Student Health and Wellness Center. The pharmacy, located in Union Building E. 100, will close its doors after Dec. 14, 2018. The closure is...

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Invest now, benefit later: UTEP men's basketball continues to strike gold

Invest now, benefit later: UTEP men’s basketball continues to strike gold

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor October 2, 2018

As Miner fans have been preoccupied with the winless football team, basketball season is getting closer and closer. For the athletic program, it’s a chance to wipe the slate clean from an abysmal new era of football. They get to debut a new style...

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Miners hope to end losing streak with a homecoming win

Miners hope to end losing streak with a homecoming win

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor October 2, 2018

The longest active losing streak in college football was extended to 17 games this past weekend when the UTEP football team lost to the UTSA Roadrunners 24-21 at the Alamodome. The Miners  (0-5, 0-1) are desperate for a win as they return home for...

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UTEP golden nuggets honored at homecoming week

UTEP golden nuggets honored at homecoming week

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter October 2, 2018

The annual Golden Nugget Award Ceremony which will be held this Thursday,  Oct. 4, at the Tomas Rivera Conference Center, starting at 3 p.m will honor several UTEP alumni.The recipients have displayed exemplary achievements that display what it means...

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Sophomore midfielder April Pate and Middle Tennessee junior defender Casey River chase after a lose ball.

UTEP falls to Middle Tennessee

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor September 30, 2018

The UTEP Miners soccer team dropped its second consecutive game in Conference USA play when they lost 3-0 to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Sunday night at University Field. UTEP (6-6-1) were unable to get things going as Middle Tennessee (7-2-1)...

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Paydirt Pete starts off the 9th Annual Miner Dash race with the 320 participants.

9th annual Miner Dash kicks off homecoming week

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor September 30, 2018

On Sunday morning, 320 participants signed up for the 9th annual Miner Dash-5k run/3k walk, hosted by the Department of Kinesiology and Wellness Program. The Family Fitness Fiesta followed the race at Centennial Plaza with booths of different organizations...

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