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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

The Rio Grande runs dry near El Paso, Texas as drought conditions persist across the region.

81-year-old treaty under pressure: U.S. denies Mexico’s water request, raises concerns for drought-stricken El Paso

Evelyn Palma, Web & Copy Editor April 30, 2025
For the first time in 81 years, the U.S. has denied Mexico’s request for a release of water from the Colorado River. With both countries facing internal backlash from their water treaty agreement conditions to be met, border cities like El Paso and Juarez may begin to feel the effects trickle down from the federal level.
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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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While AI may be a beneficial tool, journalists should still double check information generated by AI.

AI in the world of journalism

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter April 11, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made its way into journalism. Creating story pitches, headlines and gathering data are now easier than ever. But should journalists have their guard up when using this technology?
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Horizon City Council candidates focus on city growth in upcoming May election

Ximena Cordero, Audience & Engagement Editor April 9, 2025
The Town of Horizon City is holding elections for city council with five seats up for grabs. With Horizon’s continued growth, candidates share their hopes for the city’s future. Early voting is from April 22 to 29 and election day is May 3.
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Senator Blanco visited UTEP, his former campus, to discuss Texas' most pressing issues.

State senator comes home mid-way through 89th legislature

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor April 9, 2025
Senator Cesar J. Blanco, fresh off a flight from the Texas state capitol headed straight to his alma-mater, UTEP, to discuss the state’s most pressing issues.
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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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Dust storms take over El Paso

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor March 28, 2025
After eight dust storms put the 915 in a "Dune"-like environment, The Prospector sat down with Univision 26 weatherman Aldo Acosta to break down why 2025's dust storms have been unprecedented and explore their possible causes.
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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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DOGE’s effects on present and future government workers

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor March 17, 2025
From over 200,000 federal employees being laid off, to research grants being halted, those with aspirations to work for the government have to deal with DOGE’s changes.
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