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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

  • Graduation issue is out now!
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  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Crossing the Line: Finding America in the Borderlands by Sarah Towle explores the complex realities of life along the U.S.-Mexico border, highlighting personal stories of migration, resilience, and identity in the region.

Hope Border Institute’s election and migration event illuminates deadly immigration policies and community resistance

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter October 28, 2024
“Elections and Migration: Challenges, Opportunities, and Hopes,” an event hosted by the Hope Border Institute along with the UTEP Department of Chicano Studies, allowed students and community members to engage in discussions with guest speakers about deadly immigration policies and the community's resistance to them.
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How the older generations feel about ‘No Sabo’ kids

How the older generations feel about ‘No Sabo’ kids

Dominique Macias, Staff Photographer October 18, 2024
In El Paso, everyone knows at least one Hispanic that is not fluent in Spanish who is labeled and teased for being a “no sabo kid.” These Hispanics cannot fully communicate with the older generations of their family. The communication thread between the two generations can be discouraging and defeated on both sides. Will the older generations give grace to younger generations?
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Early voting will take place from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1.

Get Ahead of the Game: Make Your Voice Heard with Early Voting

Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor October 17, 2024
Amidst election season, early voting for the upcoming presidential election is soon coming to a close. It is every Americans right to engage in voting, as exercising these rights allows citizens make their voice heard when it comes to who they feel is best in running the nation. Voting is especially emphasized on young voters since younger generations have the power of fresh perspectives, diversity, and are future leaders of the nation. This makes it critical for young voters to become involved with politics.
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Junior Sara Urueta is the Green Fund Chair, leading the campus to a more sustainable environment.

UTEP Green Fund in process of creating more sustainable projects, looking for ideas from students

Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor October 11, 2024
UTEP'S Green Fund is a student-approved referendum that tackles sustainability projects all over campus. This committee provides information on the impact of the institution and the environment. By investing in renewable energy, lowering the carbon footprint, conserving water and increasing energy sufficiency. Their motive is to make a change that is beneficial for the future.
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