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The crisis at the border continues

The crisis at the border continues

Oscar Avila, Reporter April 30, 2019

The threat of a U.S.-Mexico border shutdown still hangs in the air since President Donald Trump’s announcement Friday, March 29. A shutdown could affect the majority of students at UTEP, who frequently commute across the border to attend the university....

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UTEP Take Back the Night at the Union Cinema Wednesday April 24th, 2019.

Survivors speak up at Take Back the Night 25th anniversary

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief April 25, 2019

In celebration of  the 25 year anniversary of Take Back the Night (TBTN) at UTEP, students gathered Wednesday, April 24, at the Union Cinema to listen to the testimony of those who once were victims of sexual  and domestic abuse. Juliette Grimmett,...

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Celebration of UTEP's  Student Government Association (SGA) 100 years of service at Centennial Plaza.

SGA celebrates 100 years

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief April 24, 2019

In celebration of UTEP's Student Government Association (SGA) 100 years of service, students gathered at Centennial Plaza to join the celebration. Food,  music and obstacle courses were provided by the student organization. "We're out here on this...

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UTEP hosts first-generation college celebration

UTEP hosts first-generation college celebration

Daniel Rey Perez, Contributor April 23, 2019

With more than 200 attendees, students, faculty, and proud parents took part in a celebration where first-generation college student earned their cords, Monday, April 22, at the Tomas Rivera Conference Center located at the Union East. Meshel Henderson,...

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Green Fund

Green Fund

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Reporter April 23, 2019

Green Fund, a committee created in 2012 by a student government vote, provides financial resources and advising to student sustainability projects that aim to improve the UTEP campus, according to Committee Chair Sergio Baltazar. “We provide the financial...

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Students swap clothes to celebrate Earth day

Students swap clothes to celebrate Earth day

Valera Olivares, Reporter April 23, 2019

UTEP’s Green Team and Environmental Advocates hosted a clothing swap on Tuesday, April 16, at Leech Grove park alongside the Kambalache (exchange) Project to celebrate Earth Week. Kambalache is a project that was created in Cd. Juárez, Mexico in order...

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The Red Door offers unique vintage items

The Red Door offers unique vintage items

Noah Sarabia, Contributor April 23, 2019

One of El Paso’s most unique and popular thrift stores is The Red Door Vintage. Leticia Peña, also known as Morticia, is the owner that got her start in 2012 at the San Carlos building in Downtown El Paso. The Red Door later moved to North Mesa, and...

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Taco Tote scholarship relieves financial stress

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Reporter April 23, 2019

Several UTEP students received varying amounts of money from the Tacolture Scholarship, given by fast-food restaurant Taco Tote, to pay for their tuition for a semester. Students from different majors and classifications received anywhere from $500...

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SGA voting results delayed due to election violations by two presidential candidates.

SGA voting results delayed due to election violations

Valeria Olivarez, Reporter April 17, 2019

  UTEP’s Student Government Association has delayed announcing the next term’s officials due to election violations by two presidential candidates. Kyan Kamali and Beto Jimenez are currently facing a deduction of 10% and 5% respectively...

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Prospector, Minero students nab 19 awards

April 16, 2019

Prospector Staff Report The Student Media and Publications department at The University of Texas at El Paso nabbed a national honor with a second-place win for Best Video or Underwriting Spot, “Residence Life,” created by students Michaela Roman,...

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Aimee Carrillo is a local entrepreneur who is looking to change the straw game in El Paso.

Local entrepreneur changes the straw game in El Paso

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-Chief April 16, 2019

For Aimée Carrillo, changing her lifestyle to live an eco-friendly life was crucial to support the cause of helping the environment. Her journey led her to start her own business through the sale of stainless steel, bamboo and glass straws, as well as...

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How to help recycle on campus

How to help recycle on campus

Juan Corral, Contributor April 16, 2019

With Earth Day around the corner, UTEP’s Waste Management Program has high hopes to inform the campus community on recycling and how students can contribute to make the Earth a little greener. The UTEP Waste Management Program started back in 1998....

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