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UTEP rifle head coach Hannah Muegge (right) enters her second season as head coach for the Miners and has high goals for the coming years in the program.

Muegge targets success for rifle team

Mike Flores, Contributor October 4, 2016

The sport of rifling takes the form of a gem—they are rare to find on most campuses, and it takes a definitive, keen eye to have what it takes to excel in the sport. In fact, there are only 32 NCAA programs that hold a women’s rifle team, and the...

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Ability Awarness Week features annual wheelchair basketball game

Ability Awarness Week features annual wheelchair basketball game

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor October 3, 2016

As part of Ability Awareness Week, the Center for Accommodations and Support Services hosted the annual wheelchair basketball game where the El Paso Air Wheelers took on the Las Cruces Rollers on Monday, Oct. 3 at Memorial Gym.  

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Burglaries and aggravated assaults at UTEP have increased

Burglaries and aggravated assaults at UTEP have increased

Rene Delgadillo, Layout Editor September 28, 2016

  According to The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report—an annual report from UTEP campus police—there have been more cases of burglary and aggravated assault this last year. Throughout 2014, the number of burglary cases was 13, but...

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Prospector News Weekly September 23rd, 2016

Prospector News Weekly September 23rd, 2016

September 27, 2016

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Voteria debunks ‘my vote doesn’t matter’

Voteria debunks ‘my vote doesn’t matter’

Michaela Roman, Editor-In-Chief September 27, 2016

La Lotería, also known as Mexican Bingo, has been a favorite pastime in Mexican culture for generations. Whether played on holidays with family for prizes or teaching U.S. children Spanish—the century-old game is one many have become familiar with. Cemelli...

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Skateboarders, longboarders and penny boarders often cruise between pedestrians on campus to get to class.

The skater and pedestrian: tips for coexistence

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor September 27, 2016

The era of campus construction is finally over, and more students have been able to use alternative methods for commuting between classes. While bikes have always been a popular choice and hover boards are finally going out of style, this semester more...

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UTEP seeks first C-USA win over LA Tech

UTEP seeks first C-USA win over LA Tech

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor September 27, 2016

After back-to-back distressing losses to Army (66-14) and Southern Mississippi (34-7) at home, the Miners will travel on the road to face one of the top Conference USA West Division opponents, Louisiana Tech, on Saturday, Oct. 1. The Miners (1-3, 0-1...

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Changes are necessary for Miners to progress

Changes are necessary for Miners to progress

Jason Green, Staff Reporter September 27, 2016

Following yet another blowout loss last Saturday night at the Sun Bowl–this time to Southern Mississippi–UTEP football head coach Sean Kugler was adamant that something needed to change. “Offensively we’ve got a lot of things to fix and we’ve...

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Applying for your future

Applying for your future

Grecia Sanchez, Staff Reporter September 20, 2016

The University Career Center will host its annual career fair on Sept. 22 at the Don Haskins Center, where approximately 125­-130 employers are available for students who are looking for a part-time or full-time position, or a summer internship. Associate...

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The Graduate & Professional Schools Fair will take place Oct. 4 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the third floor at Union East.

Grad fair seeks to help students expand education

Rene Delgadillo, Layout Editor September 20, 2016

Finding a job after graduation is a difficult task for many students, and fear of unemployment often encourages students to enroll in graduate school. This is where UTEP steps in and offers information on graduate and doctoral programs through the Graduate...

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‘House on Mango Street’ connects to community

‘House on Mango Street’ connects to community

Shericka Lawrence, Staff Reporter September 20, 2016

The UTEP Theatre and Dance Department will present  “The House on Mango Street,” directed by Rebecca Rivas, at the Wise Family Theatre in the Fox Fine Arts Center beginning on Sept. 22. The play is an adaptation of Sandra’s Cisneros’ book by...

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Nation’s top rushers to duel this Saturday

Nation’s top rushers to duel this Saturday

Jason Green, Staff Reporter September 20, 2016

After finishing the first quarter of play this season, the Miners will start league play against Southern Mississippi at home on Saturday, Sept. 24. The Miners defeated the visiting NMSU Aggies as expected, considering that they had done it seven consecutive...

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