Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Q&A session with UTEP President Diana Natalicio

Q&A session with UTEP President Diana Natalicio

The Prospector December 1, 2015

When you first graduated from college, how did you know what to do after that? With encouragement from my professors at St. Louis University, to consider going to graduate school. I had my eye on the University of Wisconsin because it was highly regarded...

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Sophomore finance major Benji Rodriguez studies for his finals at the library.

Dealing with stress during finals

Valerie Terrazas, Contributor December 1, 2015

Finals week is almost here, and several students have begun their efforts toward saving the semester, either because of procrastination or because they are obsessed with turning in perfect work. Whatever the reason may be, this time of the semester is...

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A Miner in Paris

A Miner in Paris

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter November 17, 2015

The day was over. Paris nightlife was starting. Fans gathered at the Stade de France to watch a long-awaited match between France and Germany. Friends met up in bars around the city, ready to relax and bring in the weekend. Concert-goers crowded into...

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Chief Deputy Commissioner of the Texas Education Agency Lizzette González-Reynolds answers questions at “Public Education: The Next Five Years”.

Education in Texas addressed

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor November 17, 2015

The Texas Tribune, a non-partisan news organization, hosted “Public Education: The Next Five Years,” the seventh installment of special statewide series at UTEP on Friday, Nov. 13. Panelists included State Rep. Mary Gonzalez, D-Clint., Chief Deputy...

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EPCC professor Patrick Timmons spoke to students, professors and community members about journalism in Mexico.

War on journalism in Mexico–a war on human rights

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter November 17, 2015

Dozens of UTEP students, staff and borderland residents gathered to listen to EPCC professor Patrick Timmons speak on Friday, Nov. 13 at UTEP’s Liberal Arts Building. Timmons was on hand to speak about human rights and the situation journalists currently...

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Tuition increase looms as UTEP prepares to send proposal to UT System Board of Regents

Alonso Moreno, Copy Editor November 17, 2015

As December approaches, the University of Texas at El Paso students are concerned about finals, projects and graduation. However, now they can add one more worry to their end of the year activities, tuition increase. UTEP is in its final steps to complete...

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UTEP supports those who served

UTEP supports those who served

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter November 10, 2015

UTEP is recognizing its veteran students with Veteran Appreciation Week. Organized by the Military Student Success Center, this weeklong series of events will allow military students to meet others, take part in discussions and receive help with career...

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Candidates head into into new round of debates

Alonso Moreno, Copy Editor November 10, 2015

Sunday was officially the one-year mark before Election Day 2016, and to celebrate, we can take a look at the upcoming presidential debates and some of issues that will be discussed. Republican Party Nov. 10: The next Republican debate will take place...

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Father Alexei Michalenko presides over a Dignity Washington Mass at an Episcopal church in Washington, despite the Catholic church’s disapproval of Catholic priest presiding over a Mass for Dignity. Former priest Joe Hennessy also says Mass for Dignity groups.

LGBT Catholics seek acceptance, worship outside church

Amanda Guillen, SHFWire Intern November 10, 2015

WASHINGTON – With his fingers interlocked and his polished black dress shoe tapping on the carpet, 65-year-old retired priest Joe Hennessy took a deep breath and began to talk about his life as a member of the Catholic Church. His experience is unlike...

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The legacy of ‘66 50 years later

The legacy of ‘66 50 years later

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief November 3, 2015

Even if it wasn’t clear to everybody at the time, there would be a before and after to March 19, 1966. At a time when the NCAA Tournament was nowhere near the national spectacle it is today, Texas Western’s (now UTEP) victory over Kentucky to claim...

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Faculty, students and staff voice concerns about gun control

Alonso Moreno, Copy Editor November 3, 2015

In a room with about 40 people, a tense atmosphere could be felt as one man rose from his seat and approached the microphone to speak once more. “Free speech is dead,” he said. “This new law has killed it.” The man delivering the heartfelt speech...

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Doctoral biomedical engineering student, Julio Rincon helped develop a new device that helps HIV patients monitor their health quickly and at a low cost.

UTEP researchers develop low-cost device to monitor HIV patients’ health

Valerie Terrazas, Contributor November 3, 2015

UTEP researchers patented a new device that helps HIV patients monitor their health quickly and at a low cost. Tests for people who live with HIV can be complicated, difficult and expensive. Thomas Boland, Ph.D., professor in the department of metallurgical,...

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