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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Volunteers from Canutillo ISD and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger food bank come together and give away food to the Canutillo residence.

People help people; school supplies drive

Dominique Macias, Contributor/Photographer July 24, 2024

One thing the El Paso community shares is the instinct to help others. The Housing Authority of El Paso, in partnership with the county, worked together on July 13 to help the Canutillo area on the west side of town. A compassionate community of organizations...

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The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Lab at UTEP, overseen by Mahesh Narayan.

UTEP team leads groundbreaking research in ‘forever chemicals’ found in breast milk formula

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor/Writer July 23, 2024

A group of UTEP researchers have discovered nano plastics and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, in breast milk and formula. This research study started when professor and chief of the Division of Biochemistry in UTEP’s...

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UTEP hosts BLS training for faculty and staff

Israel Garcia, Multimedia Editor July 22, 2024

UTEP’s Environmental Health and Safety Department makes Basic Life Saving (BLS) training accessible to staff and faculty for free. Their partner, ProAction, works alongside UTEP to provide these classes. Elizabeth Thornton, a BLS instructor at...

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On July 15, the El Paso County Commissioners Court held a meeting, which covered a wide variety of subjects including The Sun Bowl Uplift project.

Where do we get the 99 million? An update to the proposed “Sun Bowl Uplift”

Sofia Sierra, Web Editor July 16, 2024

The El Paso County Commissioners Court meeting discussed “The Sun Bowl Uplift” project as a part of their agenda in mid-July. In May, UTEP announced their proposal to upgrade the Sun Bowl, which would cost approximately $99 million, and be paid from...

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Photo courtesy of UTEP Newsfeed. Gardea-Torresdey has had a lustrous career, contributing work to environmental nanotechnology, promoting gender equality in his field, and winning the CUSA Faculty Achievement and Professor of the Year Award in 2024.

Pioneer and pilar for UTEP’s Chemistry Department, Dr. Gardea-Torresdey

Frida Acuna, Arts & Culture Editor July 12, 2024

 The Conference USA (CUSA) Faculty Achievement and Professor of the Year Award recognizes professors who demonstrate outstanding performance in teaching, research, service, or scholarly activity within their field. The award includes a $15,000 honorarium...

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Peace, love and beer on display in the convention center for the Sun City Beer Fest.

Brews and beverages draw enthusiastic crowd to the Sun City Beer Fest

Jorge Guajardo, Sports Editor July 5, 2024

The El Paso Convention Center, nestled in the heart of downtown, was home to the annual Sun City Beer Fest, which saw crowds of people gather to try over 170 types of beers and ciders. The convention center served as a melting pot for beer enthusiasts,...

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As a part of the NSO tour, new students can discover the different student-led organizations on campus.

Incoming Miners have futures as bright as gold

Sofia Sierra, Web Editor July 5, 2024

New faces are strolling the campus as New Student Orientation (NSO) is underway in the summer months at UTEP. New students are getting a slice of what it’s like to be a Miner by doing tours, learning about student organizations, and registering for...

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Photo courtesy of Flickr. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump went head to head on June 27, 2024.

Presidential Debate Roundup: Will there be another debate?

Sofia Sierra, Web Editor June 28, 2024

As the 2024 presidential election nears, former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden stood on their podiums to address questions that all United States voters are asking. From internal and external affairs, to speaking about the faults...

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On June 12th, it was announced that Sony Pictures has acquired Alamo Drafthouse which has two theatre locations in El Paso.

Sony Pictures recently acquired Alamo Drafthouse

Frida Acuna, Arts & Culture Editor June 28, 2024

Founded in 1997 in Austin, Texas, by Tim and Karrie League, with more than 35 locations across the United States, Alamo Drafthouse is a unique cinema venue focused on the best projection, sound, and theatre experience while offering extensive food and...

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The Sun City Rocket Team ventured to Las Cruces, New Mexico in June to compete for the third time in the Spaceport America Cup.

Sun City Summit Rocket Team Soars in 2024 Spaceport America Cup

Israel Garcia, Multimedia Editor June 27, 2024

The UTEP rocket team and many other schools set out to compete at the Spaceport America Cup in June, while also embracing the unknown due to the weather. After working all semester on their rocket launch, they anticipated launching on the third day of...

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Photo courtesy of UTEP Newsfeed. UTEP President Heather Wilson and Texas Tech President Richard Lange welcome the class of 2024 MedFuture Cohort.

New joint program is guiding the future for health care students

Sofia Sierra, Web Editor June 26, 2024

Endless academic opportunities continue to flow into the El Paso community. One of the most recent is the MedFuture Cohort, a partnership between UTEP and Texas Tech El Paso. MedFuture Cohort allows for recent high school graduates to attend UTEP under...

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The hole in the block of Tularosa Avenue and Stevens Street has since been filled.

Sinkhole aftermath has residents wondering what’s next

Jorge Guajardo, Sports Editor June 25, 2024

Residents of a quiet central El Paso neighborhood were awakened around midnight by El Paso Police officers on June 12 after a busted water main lying underneath Tularosa Street opened a massive sinkhole that swallowed two cars. In the days following...

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