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Head coach Tim Floyd speaks to players before tip off.

Report Card: 2014-15 UTEP Men’s Basketball Team

Javier Cortez, Contributer March 26, 2015

For the second straight season the UTEP men’s basketball season has ended abruptly with mass disappointment and disgust. After the rollercoaster ride that was last season, the Miners once again took the jaded fans of El Paso through a season of short-lived...

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The Prospector’s Monday Night Playlist

March 23, 2015

Every Tuesday The Prospector releases a print edition of our publication. This means a long day of work every Monday that usually carries on into late hours of the night. Between editing stories, finding sources, designing pages and the occasional...

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The Prospector News Weekly March 20, 2015

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor March 20, 2015

This week in news, parents and relatives of the 43 missing Ayotzinapa college students from Iguala Mexico spoke to UTEP students, Associate Athletic Director causes controversy over tweets, and TCM celebrations take place on campus.

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Students climb up to the M next to Sun Bowl Drive.

UTEP students celebrate TCM Day

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer March 20, 2015

Full of Miner spirit, students from the College of Engineering participated in TCM Day on March 20. TCM Day is the longest-running tradition held on campus where students unite and conduct activities organized by the Engineering Alumni Chapter and the...

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Softball loses battle of I-10

Softball loses battle of I-10

Jason Green, Staff Reporter March 19, 2015

The New Mexico State Aggies used an eight run sixth inning to defeat the visiting Miners by a final score of 12-6. A mistake by the Aggies – a failure to cover second on a potential double play in the top of the sixth– lead to a much needed insurance...

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Cirque Du Soleil amazes audience with creative performances

Cirque Du Soleil amazes audience with creative performances

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter March 19, 2015

Founded by Guy Laliberté, written and directed by Dominic Champagne, and brought to life by a cast of talented individuals, Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai has arrived to El Paso, aweing and pleasing its audience with colorful acts of acrobatics, energetic...

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Blanca Luz Nava, mother of missing student Jorge Alvarez Nava, breaks down while telling the story of her son.

Parents of 43 missing Ayotzinapa students ask UTEP students for solidarity

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor March 17, 2015

A large black-and-white picture of Jorge Alvarez Nava, a 19 year old and one the 43 missing students from Ayotzinapa, hangs from a wall. Strewn atop the picture, written in bold red letters is, “¡Vivos se lo llevaron! ¡Vivos lo queremos!” (Alive...

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Yama Fest took place Saturday, March 14, in the Union East building at the Tomas Rivera Conference Center.

First annual Yama Fest takes place on campus

Ben Woolridge, Staff Reporter March 17, 2015

Yama Fest held its first annual convention Saturday, March 14, in the Tomás Rivera Conference Center in the Union East Building to welcome fans of Japanese animation and cosplay enthusiasts. It was sponsored by the Anime Appreciation Society of El Paso....

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Auditions for the talent show will take place March 24, to March 26, in the Union East Building.

UTEP students show your talent

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter March 17, 2015

The Student Government Association and the Office of Student Life will host the auditions for this year’s talent show from 5 – 9 p.m. March 24, to March 26, at the Union East building. All students interested in auditioning must be UTEP students....

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The UTEP Springtime track and field meet will be an all day event on March 21, at Kidd Field..

Track and field opens outdoor season at home

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter March 17, 2015

The UTEP track and field team will be at home for their first outdoor competition of the year when they host the UTEP Springtime meet on March 21, at Kidd Field. After a pretty successful indoor season, in which the women won the Conference USA Championship...

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The Prospector’s Monday Night Playlist

March 16, 2015

Every Tuesday The Prospector releases a print edition of our publication. This means a long day of work every Monday that usually carries on into late hours of the night. Between editing stories, finding sources, designing pages and the occasional...

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The UTEP mens basketball team huddles before the start of the second half.

Miners open C-USA Tournament against FIU

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor March 11, 2015

UT San Antonio’s Keon Lewis hit a three-pointer with four seconds to go to tie the game up at 54 and seemingly send it into overtime. Then, Florida International’s Dennis Mavin banked in a half-court shot to beat the buzzer and send the Cougars into...

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