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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Let’s Chica Chat: A new space for entrepreneur women in El Paso

Let’s Chica Chat: A new space for entrepreneur women in El Paso

Glenda Avalos, Contributor January 22, 2019

On Thursday, Jan. 10, women from the local organization “Let’s Chica Chat” held their first gathering where more than 80 women attended. The organization focuses on bringing together female entrepreneurs who want to make a change in their own...

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UTEP housing and residence life looking to improve in the new year

UTEP housing and residence life looking to improve in the new year

January 22, 2019

Slight changes have been made this spring semester in the UTEP Housing and Residence Life department on campus. The official office for the department has moved to Boquillas Hall in Miner Canyon. The office was previously housed in Miner Village. The...

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Hundreds gather for third annual Women’s March in Downtown El Paso

Hundreds gather for third annual Women’s March in Downtown El Paso

Alexia Nava, Reporter January 21, 2019

https://youtu.be/mabQ6Fs80CA The third annual Women’s March took place at San Jacinto Plaza in downtown El Paso, Saturday Jan. 19. The event held close to 600 people and featured music, poetry, speeches and demands of the El Paso citizens to the...

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UTEP will be hosting a training for UTEP faculty, staff and students about identifying and responding to stalking on Ja. 24

Free training offered on stalking

Prospector Staff Report January 16, 2019

Free training to help participants identify and respond to stalking will be held Thursday, Jan. 24 at Miner Canyon-Boquilas Hall. The training is for faculty and staff and will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, followed by the student training from 2-4 p.m....

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President Natalicio addresses the media in accordance with the news of her retirement on Tuesday, May 22 at the Presidents Office.

UTEP becomes R1 university

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 10, 2019

UTEP obtained a coveted R1 designation in the Carnegie Classification of Insinuations of Higher Education the university announced on Wednesday. Jan. 9. The university obtained the status of a top-tier doctoral university with very high research activity. The...

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UTEP, UMC partner to create new pharmacy for students

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor December 26, 2018

UTEP students will soon be able to receive access to the seven University Medical Center pharmacies across El Paso thanks to a new partnership between UTEP and UMC. The partnership comes after the university announced they would be closing the pharmacy...

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Dr. Russell R. Chianelli is the first UTEP professor to be named an NAI fellow, the highest professional honor awarded to academic inventors.

UTEP Professor named National Academy of Inventors Fellow

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor December 19, 2018

A UTEP professor is one of 148 inventors to be selected as a fellow for the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Dr. Russell R. Chianelli is the first UTEP professor to be named an NAI fellow, the highest professional honor awarded to academic inventors. Chianelli...

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Kids who spent time in Tent City write this message to the new kids who will be spending time at Tent City.

O’Rourke leads delegation to Tornillo’s Tent City

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor December 15, 2018

The community gathers one more time at the Tornillo Port of Entry on Saturday morning, Dec. 15, to bring an end to Tent City, which is holding minors who arrived to the border unaccompanied. U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX 16),  led a delegation to...

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My farewell

My farewell

Itzel Lara, Senior Designer December 3, 2018

My last semester is finally here. It seems like it was yesterday when I walked through the Union for the first time. I remember watching students dressed in their cap and gown taking graduation pictures at Centennial Plaza and now I am one of them. The...

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In May President Natalicio announced she will be retiring after 30 years as UTEP president.

Presidential search process continues moving forward ‘as scheduled’

Brianna Chavez, Staff Reporter December 3, 2018

The search process for UTEP’s next president to succeed Dr. Diana Natalicio is “moving forward as scheduled,” according to the University of Texas System. In late August, the UT System announced a search advisory committee was put together to help...

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Matt Luna became chronically homeless at 27, but is now realigning his life by working and studying.

Homelessness a prevalent issue among college students

Andrea Valdez-Rivas, Staff Reporter December 3, 2018

The average college student worries about deadlines, exams, projects and all that comes along with being a student. Many students at UTEP can maintain their standards in school on account of the privilege of living with family, roommates or a stable...

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Tips for college students pursuing a career in journalism

Javier Cortez, Copy Editor December 3, 2018

Things You Have To Come To Grips With You are going to get paid like shit. Depending on what subset of the industry you go into, whether it be broadcast, print or multimedia, entry-level jobs do not pay well. If you can’t accept the fact that you will...

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