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Advisors and mentors provide students with help in classes and connecting them to job opportunities.

Mentors guide UTEP graduates to the commencement stage

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer • June 18, 2025
Seniors reflect on the journey of their academic careers at UTEP and how advisers, peers or mentors have given them advice and guidance to reach their goals towards graduation.
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British alternative rock band, Coldplay, performed for a packed Sun Bowl Stadium on June 13 and 14. Photo courtesy of the Office of Special Events.

El Paso gives Coldplay an ‘Adventure of a Lifetime’

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • June 17, 2025
British alternative rock band, Coldplay played two sold-out nights at UTEP's Sun Bowl Stadium on June 13 and 14.
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Montwood High school students senior Keira Jensen and junior Tiffany Gavaldon co-authored, "Not Just a Bow."

Not just a book: Montwood High School cheerleaders publish children’s book

Iziah Moreno, Photo Editor • May 23, 2025
Montwood High School senior Kiera Jensen and junior Tiffany Gavaldon co-wrote and released “Not Just a Bow,” a children's book about challenging stereotypes from the perspective of a 10-year-old cheerleader named Chloe.
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New college graduates may see a spike in prices of groceries and other essential products.

Walking off the stage into a world of tariffs

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • May 23, 2025
As graduating students prepare to walk off the stage, the world they will enter is one filled with fluctuating tariff policies and economic volatility.
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Photo courtesy of The Prospector Archive

Five year legal battle ends with August 3 shooter serving life behind bars

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter • May 23, 2025
Aug. 3, 2019, is one of the most tragic days in El Paso history. Twenty-three people were killed by gunman Patrick Cruisius, who has been awaiting a state trial for two years now. From the beginning, understand how the shooter got here and why the District Attorney’s office will no longer pursue the death penalty.
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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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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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