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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Q&A session with UTEP President Diana Natalicio

Q&A session with UTEP President Diana Natalicio

The Prospector December 1, 2015

When you first graduated from college, how did you know what to do after that? With encouragement from my professors at St. Louis University, to consider going to graduate school. I had my eye on the University of Wisconsin because it was highly regarded...

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The annual Up All Night midnight breakfast will take place on Dec. 8 at the Union from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Up All Night helps alliviate stress from finals week

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter December 1, 2015

Finals week is known for students pulling all-nighters, downing energy drinks and having erratic sleep schedules, so it is no surprise that an event, which was become a UTEP tradition, is going to attract many students. To commence finals week, the Office...

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‘A Christmas Carol’ to spread Christmas cheer at UTEP

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter December 1, 2015

December is a month full of joy and happiness. Christmas is one of the few holidays that bring these qualities to the community. As a way to celebrate this holiday season, the UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance will be showcasing their annual Christmas...

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Senior art major Leah Tellez shows off a book she designed herself.

Graduating student pursues dream in illustration

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter December 1, 2015

For many students, college is a form of creative expression. These students take classes that inspire them to work outside the lines by working on projects that take their artistic ambitions to the next level. Leah Tellez, an art major who is graduating...

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Senior guard Earvin Morris finishes with 12 points.

Miners win fourth straight

Sports Writer, Adrian Broaddus November 24, 2015

This season has shown that one night Dominic Artis will lead the troops. However, on the other nights, Lee Moore steals the spotlight. And that is exactly what Moore did in the 72-54 victory over the Florida A&M Rattlers. Finishing with 17...

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Chief Deputy Commissioner of the Texas Education Agency Lizzette González-Reynolds answers questions at “Public Education: The Next Five Years”.

Education in Texas addressed

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor November 17, 2015

The Texas Tribune, a non-partisan news organization, hosted “Public Education: The Next Five Years,” the seventh installment of special statewide series at UTEP on Friday, Nov. 13. Panelists included State Rep. Mary Gonzalez, D-Clint., Chief Deputy...

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Tuition increase looms as UTEP prepares to send proposal to UT System Board of Regents

Alonso Moreno, Copy Editor November 17, 2015

As December approaches, the University of Texas at El Paso students are concerned about finals, projects and graduation. However, now they can add one more worry to their end of the year activities, tuition increase. UTEP is in its final steps to complete...

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UTEP supports those who served

UTEP supports those who served

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter November 10, 2015

UTEP is recognizing its veteran students with Veteran Appreciation Week. Organized by the Military Student Success Center, this weeklong series of events will allow military students to meet others, take part in discussions and receive help with career...

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The legacy of ‘66 50 years later

The legacy of ‘66 50 years later

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief November 3, 2015

Even if it wasn’t clear to everybody at the time, there would be a before and after to March 19, 1966. At a time when the NCAA Tournament was nowhere near the national spectacle it is today, Texas Western’s (now UTEP) victory over Kentucky to claim...

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Doctoral biomedical engineering student, Julio Rincon helped develop a new device that helps HIV patients monitor their health quickly and at a low cost.

UTEP researchers develop low-cost device to monitor HIV patients’ health

Valerie Terrazas, Contributor November 3, 2015

UTEP researchers patented a new device that helps HIV patients monitor their health quickly and at a low cost. Tests for people who live with HIV can be complicated, difficult and expensive. Thomas Boland, Ph.D., professor in the department of metallurgical,...

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UTEP students reach their dream of opening fitness center

UTEP students reach their dream of opening fitness center

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter November 3, 2015

Inspired by their love for fitness and strong desire to give back to the community, three UTEP students have decided to pursue their dreams and have open their own gym. Peak Fitness, which had its grand opening on Oct. 31 at 5450 Hurd on the Westside...

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Men’s team tops Cameron Aggies in exhibition opener 78-69

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter November 3, 2015

Despite a stagnant, sloppy start, the UTEP men’s basketball team was able to slither past the Cameron Aggies 78-69 in their opening exhibition game.  Six players in total missed did not play in the game, along with head coach Tim Floyd who was not...

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