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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Clifton Tanabe is the new dean for the College of Education.

New College of Education dean committed to its students, UTEP community

Brianna Chavez, Reporter August 28, 2018

Walking into the dean’s office in the education building can be somewhat intimidating, but the new dean of the College of Education is far from that. Clifton Tanabe, Ph.D. is welcoming, kind, and eager to work for and alongside students in the College...

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Who will be under center for the Miners to start the season?

Who will be under center for the Miners to start the season?

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter August 28, 2018

The Miners plan to exceed expectations and plant the roots to a successful reboot under first-year head coach Dana Dimel this season. In order to have a successful season, the Miners will look to have prosperity under center and a bona fide leader. The...

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Despite all the new changes in UTEP Athletics, do you care about UTEP football?

Despite all the new changes in UTEP Athletics, do you care about UTEP football?

August 28, 2018

The Prospector asked students if, despite all the new changes in UTEP Athletics, they care about UTEP football. This is what they had to say. https://youtu.be/vGd5QjCEPsY

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Cartoon of the week: Welcome back Miners

Cartoon of the week: Welcome back Miners

August 28, 2018

Oscar Avila

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Creative writing major Cheyanne Lozano makes a huge bubble at the Miner Welcome.

Miner Welcome kicks off the Fall 2018 semester

Sergio Muñoz, Photo Editor August 28, 2018

On Monday, Aug. 27, the Student Engagement & Leadership Center presented Miner Welcome, celebrating the beginning of the Fall semester. The first day of Miner Welcome featured booths of different organizations, inflatables, float lounge, a bubble...

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My last -30-

My last -30-

Kathy Flores August 27, 2018

I am finally doing something I have had several students ask me to do over the last 16 years–write a column for the student newspaper. I have always turned them down as The Prospector is supposed to be the students’ voice. Their recent request,...

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Uncertainty continues as DACA reaches make-or-break decision from Houston Judge

Uncertainty continues as DACA reaches make-or-break decision from Houston Judge

Andrea Valdez, Contributor August 27, 2018

Editor’s Note: Quotes from Monica Diaz and Diego Garcia were translated from Spanish to English. The nearly-700,000 young people who were brought to the United States illegally during their childhood face a difficult time in their lives as the immigration...

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New beginnings arise for The Prospector

New beginnings arise for The Prospector

Javier Cortez, Copy Editor August 27, 2018

At The Prospector, we are used to changing. It happens all the time and in every facet of our industry. We are a college newspaper that mirrors the professional newspapers and publications we strive to be like. Each semester we have staff that comes...

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UTEP celebrates as they score the first goal of the day against Idaho State.

UTEP soccer wins in a physical battle

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor August 24, 2018

The UTEP Miners soccer team improved to 2-1 on the season after a physical meeting on the pitch against the Idaho State Bengals, Friday evening at University Field. UTEP got the lead early and never looked back as they defeated the Bengals 2-1. “We...

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Goalkeeper Senior Alyssa Palacios prays before penalty.

Miners fall to Wildcats on first road game of the season

Eddie Velazquez, Contributor August 19, 2018

Despite an impressive offensive display during the season opener, the Miners could not channel their goal-scoring form on their first road game of the season and lost 1-0 to Abilene Christian on Sunday. Both teams had their fair share of chances, with...

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Sophomore Anna Jimmerson runs through the sidelines as she protects the ball from Lubbock Christian University

UTEP dominates in season opener

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor August 17, 2018

The UTEP soccer team won, 6-1, in their season opener against Lubbock Christian University Friday night at University Field. Coach Kevin Cross's club had six different Miners score in the home opener. Freshman Jojo Ngongo, junior Danielle Carreon,...

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Here’s the full lineup for Minerpalooza 2018

Here’s the full lineup for Minerpalooza 2018

Jake Deeven, Entertainment Editor August 16, 2018

After a week of drip-dropping announcements via social media, Miners finally know who will be here to kick off the UTEP football season at the annual Minerpalooza celebration. Fans of two of the most iconic TV shows of this generation will be happy...

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