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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Does size matter?

Andres Martinez, Multimedia Editor February 18, 2017

UTEP students give their opinion on whether size matters or not.  

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Juan Sandoval: librarian turned art collector

Eddie Velazquez, Staff Reporter February 14, 2017

With altruism as the main drive behind his art collection, UTEP librarian Juan Sandoval has amassed over 1,000 works of art that he keeps in his modest Sunset Heights apartment. “I always had poor friends growing up, so I would help them out by buying...

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The art exhibits featured in the spring exhibition will be on display at the Rubin Center until April 22.

Rubin Center unveils spring showcase

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter January 24, 2017

The Rubin Center held its first art show of the spring semester and kicked-off the 11th annual event on Thursday, Jan. 19, with two exhibitions on display. The first was by the world-famous artist Teresa Margolles, who displayed her work on violence...

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Miners make their way to new frontiers post-graduation

Grecia Sanchez, Staff Reporter November 29, 2016

Jairus Muller Jairus Muller, a senior graduating with a bachelor’s degree in digital media production, plans on returning to San Diego, California, after graduation, where he’s originally from. “Hopefully I’m going to get a position in radio,”...

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The best, worst and memorable tattoos from the artists themselves

Jason Green, Staff Reporter November 8, 2016

The popularity of television shows such as “Miami Ink,” “Inked” and “Ink Master” brought tattooing into the mainstream media. They have made tattoos less taboo and more recognized as a true art form. El Paso has seen a boom in tattoo studios...

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Radical Soup: a recipe for discussion

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor November 8, 2016

Radical Soup is a collection of leftists who combine their love of community discussion and vegetarian soup. It’s a mashup of scholars, activists, students and professionals, who aim to stir up discussion about the problems of the world and how to solve...

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A student practices yoga in Centennial Plaza.

Communication skills can stem from yoga, study finds

Grecia Sanchez, Staff Reporter November 8, 2016

Patricia Flores, doctoral student in rhetoric and composition studies, recently defended her dissertation this past Monday, Oct. 31, in which she associates yoga to an increase in interpersonal communication. According to Flores, besides health benefits...

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The Prospector News Weekly October 4th, 2016

The Prospector News Weekly October 4th, 2016

October 4, 2016

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Basketball newcomer spotlight: Tim Cameron

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor June 14, 2016

With off-season antics underway, the Miners’ basketball squad introduced one of their newcomers for the 2016-17 season in freshman guard Tim Cameron. After losing seven players, who either transferred or graduated last season, head coach Tim Floyd...

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UTEP Rugby

Andres Martinez, Multimedia Editor February 26, 2016

On February 20th 2016, the UTEP rugby team hosted their first home game at the Sun Bowl stadium versus New Mexico Tech.

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David Bowie leaves lasting impression with final album

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter January 20, 2016

On Jan. 8, the day he turned 69, Bowie released his 27th studio album, “Blackstar,” which marked his 54 years in the music industry. In the second album of his newest musical era, Bowie dabbled with jazzy undertones and profound lyrics, which are...

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