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The Prospector
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Choosing a dual degree or double major at UTEP allows students to pursue multiple fields of study, whether with the purpose of standing out or following their passions.

Pursuing a dual degree and double major

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer • May 18, 2025
Students pursuing a dual or double major sometimes can be a rare find, but two future graduates give insight into the growing trend of undergraduates seeking broader academic and professional opportunities.
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Angelica Rodriguez, a social work student at The University of Texas at El Paso, has overcome many difficulties to reach her graduation.

Using adversity as a motivator for success and kindness

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • May 2, 2025
Despite strenuous situations arising, social work student Angelica Rodriguez uses her past as motivation to connect with and support people like herself after graduation.
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Alexa Carranco, a Chicano studies major from the College of Liberal Arts, is recognized as a Top Ten Senior at UTEP for her academic excellence and leadership.

UTEP’s Top 10 Seniors and their undying ambition

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • April 30, 2025
Top 10 Seniors are recognized for their well-rounded success in their education and community. These three Top 10 Seniors use community to fuel their fire for a successful future.
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Brianna Cooper has been working a campus job since her undergrad years and has the opportunity to continue her career with the university.

Enriching your resume with campus jobs

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • April 14, 2025
Many students at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) work part-time and full-time jobs while going to school. However, some students have discovered the benefits of working one of the varieties of on-campus jobs that UTEP offers.
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Jolette Robles, a sophomore majoring in psychology and Daen Bermudez, a junior majoring in computer science, are both in their second semesters serving as peer leaders and support students.

Building belonging at UTEP with ESE Peer Leaders

Vianah Vasquez, Contributor/Writer • April 7, 2025
UTEP’s ESE Peer Leaders is an organization focused on helping incoming miners find their path at UTEP.
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UTEP stands as one of the largest Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the U.S., dedicated to student success and inclusivity.

History of UTEP as a leading Hispanic-serving institution

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter • April 2, 2025
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is one of the largest Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) in the United States. The university focuses on a variety of dimensions to support its Hispanic and Latino students, a demographic that makes up 84% of its student body.
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Victor Sanchez is a master’s student in business administration currently serving as a teaching assistant in political science.

Advice to student from educators who once walked the UTEP campus

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 2, 2025
Educators who embrace new students every semester at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have once been in a lecture hall before, studied at the library for an exam. These educators spoke to The Prospector to share insightful advice to new and returning Miners.
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Students, faculty and staff are able to enjoy a free warm meal provided by "Pete's Plate", a collaboration between the UTEP Women's and Gender Studies Department and Mustard Seed Café.

Pete’s Plate Program provides meal alternatives to students and staff at UTEP

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • March 19, 2025
With a goal of helping students feel secure and supported, Pete’s Plates is a program run by the Women’s and Gender Studies department to provide students with free meals and other essential items.
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The Undergraduate Learning Center at UTEP was filled with students participating in the 2025 Miners Leadership Summit on Feb. 28, attending multiple breakout sessions and a keynote speaker presentation.

Miners Leadership Summit leads students down path of success

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer • March 14, 2025
The Miners Leadership Summit was a one-day leadership program on Feb. 28 that invited the UTEP community to partake in a keynote speaker presentation, multiple breakout sessions and networking opportunities.
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UTEP football’s Jaylon Shelton was arrested on March 5. Photo courtesy of El Paso Police Department.

UTEP cornerback Jaylon Shelton arrested for charges of assault

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • March 8, 2025
Jaylon Shelton, cornerback for the UTEP football team was arrested on March 5 for an alleged assault.
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Federal immigration agents have expanded patrols near the U.S.-Mexico border, including areas surrounding UTEP.

UTEP outlines response to potential ICE raids on campus

Vianah Vasquez, Contributor/Writer • March 5, 2025
UTEP faculty received a memo on what to do in the event of an ICE raid on campus. An immigration lawyer and UTEP social justice organization share the importance of knowing your rights on campus.
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Members of the organization Everyone Signs demonstrate the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet spelling out "UTEP."

The language of compassion, Everyone Signs at UTEP

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • March 5, 2025
Everyone Signs is an organization at UTEP that offers students and the public an introduction to American Sign Language (ASL), fostering communication and appreciation for the Deaf community.
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