Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

UTEP recognized as one of the leading Hispanic-serving institutions in the country.

UTEP awarded grant to fund more Hispanic faculty

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter February 16, 2016

Looking to increase diversity within the professoriate community nationwide, the University of Texas at El Paso will receive a $5.1 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. UTEP was recognized by the University of Pennsylvania as one of the...

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The Pope is expected to visit Juarez on February 17, 2016.

Commuting students should prepare

Julio Cesar-Chavez, Contributor February 16, 2016

More than 600 UTEP students report having a Ciudad Juárez address, according to the UTEP Center for Institutional Evaluation, Research and Planning. Many cross the border every day to get to class. With more than a million people expected to come to...

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Some UTEP students don’t want to change their last name when they get married.

The real story behind traditions

Mike Vasquez, Staff Reporter February 9, 2016

Marriage is considered a necessary milestone for most Americans, like going to college and getting a job. Another milestone, however, is dishing out a wad of cash and going along with traditions in order to raise from  boyfriend and girlfriend up to...

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6.3 percent of all marriages in 2013 were interracial.

Interracial marriage not a big deal to millennials

Amanda Guillen, Editor-In-Chief February 9, 2016

Interests such as music, movies and hobbies, social traits and physical appearance are all factors to consider when finding a partner. But for some, these factors are small compared to the importance of race in a relationship. As time progresses, views...

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UTEP is now the sixth university in Texas to join URGE, making them the lone voice in the Southwest region.

URGE ready to be the voice of women’s reproductive rights at UTEP

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter February 9, 2016

Student feminists who come together to fight for gender equality and reproductive justice on campus are calling themselves Unite for Reproductive & Gender Equity, or URGE. Working under the relatively new acronym, the organization now called URGE...

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Susan Molinari, vice president for public policy at Google, says women make up only 18 percent of computer science workers even though women make up half of the population.

Women fill 18 percent of computer science jobs

Tia Rinehar, SHFWire February 9, 2016

WASHINGTON – Google officials said that by 2020 there will be 1.4 million new computer science-related jobs in the U.S., but right now, there are only enough computer science graduates to fill 32 percent of those jobs. The Center for American Progress...

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(From left to right) Chief of UTEP Police Department Cliff Walsh, Vice President of Student Affairs Gary Edens, and Faculty Senate President and Associate Professor in Biology Mark Cox answer questions from the media.

Campus Carry Task Force reveals gun-free zones

Javier Cortez and Michaela Roman February 2, 2016

The UTEP Campus Concealed Carry Task Force released a report on Monday, Feb. 1 that presents the actions UTEP will take to implement Senate Bill 11. Vice President of Student Affairs Gary Edens, Chief of UTEP Police Department Cliff Walsh and Mark Cox,...

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Director of the Selective Service System Lawrence G. Romo said Friday at the National Press Club that he believes there is a 50-50 chance women will be required to register for the draft.

Women could be required to register for military draft

Tia Rinehart, SHFWire February 2, 2016

WASHINGTON – Now that women are approved for all military combat roles, the question follows: Will women be required to register with the Selective Service System? Right now, all U.S. male citizens and immigrants, documented or undocumented, ages 18...

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Non-Catholic’s voice their opinion on Pope’s visit

Non-Catholic’s voice their opinion on Pope’s visit

Amanda Guillen, Editor-In-Chief February 2, 2016

The Pope’s upcoming visit to Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, has brought excitement and anticipation to El Paso. But some students reacted negatively. Members of the University Atheists and Secular Humanists organization, previously known as The Atheists,...

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UTEP will be closed on Feb. 17 due to Pope Francis visit to Ciudad Juarez

Pope’s visit means campus closure, Sun Bowl party

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter January 26, 2016

The UTEP campus will be closed on Feb. 17 in response to Pope Francis’ visit to Ciudad Juárez. The Office of Special Events and the Catholic Diocese of El Paso is expecting a big crowd for the “Two Nations, One Faith” viewing party at the Sun Bowl,...

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The number of students in possession of marijuana has increased in the past year.

Blazed and Confused : Campus officials concerned that students are unaware of drug policies

Jasmine Aguilera, Copy Editor January 26, 2016

College students smoke pot. No surprise there. Marijuana has become as associated with the college experience as beer pong or Greek life. But officials at UTEP are concerned that many students may not know or understand the consequences of being found...

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Ricardo Zavala, 16, of Palacios Texas was one of thousands that stood out in the cold for this years March for Life.

Despite weather, thousands attend March for Life

Luis Gonzalez, SHFWire January 26, 2016

WASHINGTON – It has been 43 years since the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade made abortion legal. For the 42nd straight year, anti-abortion activists gathered on the National Mall and marched to the Supreme Court. With the hope that one day...

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