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The Prospector

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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Trump visited Mexico last week causing controversy for his past comments on Mexicans.

Your next President

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor September 6, 2016

Donald Trump’s record with Latino voters is dismal to say the least, and his recent visit to Mexico to speak with President Nieto is seen by some as an attempt to bring in the undecided voters or Republicans who are apprehensive about Trump’s temperament....

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Professor Maria de los Ángeles Flores is teaching her first semester at UTEP.

New journalism professor makes her way to the border

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief September 6, 2016

Student journalists at UTEP are welcoming a new addition to their multimedia journalism program. Professor María de los Ángeles Flores will be teaching research methods and Borderzine along with professors Zita Arocha and Kate Gannon. Flores, an admirer...

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Photo Courtesy SCMF

A PLUR virgin experiences SCMF and the culture within it

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor September 6, 2016

This weekend I was positive that PLUR was a verb,  or at the very least had something to do with the word “plural”, nothing close to the Peace Love Unity and Respect, the mantra of EDM festivals. I prefer my music to come from instruments, on stage,...

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Miners travel to Austin to face UT

Miners travel to Austin to face UT

Jason Green, Staff Reporter September 6, 2016

The UTEP football team will travel to Austin on Saturday, Sept. 10, to face the Texas Longhorns in the venerable Darrell K. Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. Both teams are coming off of emotional victories, as the Miners defeated rivals New Mexico State...

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Aaron Jones scores a 75-yard touchdown against the Aggies.

Miners take down Aggies in rivalry game; season opener

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor September 3, 2016

The Battle of I-10 rivalry between UTEP and New Mexico State usually intensifies and delivers a close game; and, after last year’s 50-47 thrilling overtime victory by the orange and blue, this year was anticipated to be another thriller. That...

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UTEP takes a big fall in Washington Monthly rankings

UTEP takes a big fall in Washington Monthly rankings

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter September 1, 2016

This year UTEP saw a drastic drop in the Washington Monthly's annual college rankings. Once a perennial top 10 university in the D.C. publication, UTEP is now ranked 93rd. The precipitous fall came after Washington Monthly’s new approach in their...

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Three keys to the Battle of I-10

Three keys to the Battle of I-10

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor August 31, 2016

There are only three more days until the UTEP Miners kick off their 2016 football season against the New Mexico State Aggies on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 6 p.m. in the Sun Bowl. Like most Battle of I-10 Rivalry games, this year's game does not fail to disappoint...

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Miners ready to bounce back

Miners ready to bounce back

Jason Green, Staff Reporter August 30, 2016

  The 2015 season was unique for the UTEP Miners football team with numerous players being lost for the season due to injury. Junior running back Aaron Jones had seen injuries like this happen to people around him, but apart from a three game...

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College Assistant Migrant Program awarded $2.1 million

College Assistant Migrant Program awarded $2.1 million

Rene Delgadillo and Grecia Sanchez August 30, 2016

UTEP was awarded a five-year grant of $2.1 million from the U.S. Department of Education to help students who come from migrant and seasonal farm worker families to better accommodate them in the college life experience. The College Assistance Migrant...

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Fine-tuned UTEP team seeks bowl season

Fine-tuned UTEP team seeks bowl season

Jason Green, Staff Reporter August 30, 2016

The Miners head into the 2016 football season with a vastly different depth chart than they had this time last year. The team returns 13 of 22 starters to the roster and an influx of new talent and players returning from injury. Last season 17 players...

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UTEP community comes together for Minerpalooza 2016

August 27, 2016

El Pasoans, whether students, parents, children or any combination of the three met together at Glory Road to celebrate the university's biggest party. Attendees were introduced to the football, basketball and volleyball teams, had their face painted,...

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UTEP miners head football coach Sean Kugler talks about this seasons expectations at the Convention Center on August 25.

Football releases depth chart, addresses media in spirit of 2016 season

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor August 25, 2016

Preparing to embark on their 2016 football campaign, head coach Sean Kugler addressed the media and fans at the annual UTEP Football Kickoff luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 25.   The Miners will begin their season in the Sun Bowl on Saturday, Sept....

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