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Movement Mujeres launches fellowship for women of color in Texas

Movement Mujeres launches fellowship for women of color in Texas

Valeria Olivares, Reporter February 19, 2019

Movement Mujeres announced its inaugural fellowship class of 25 women from Texas who will be part of a two-year training and mentorship program that began Feb. 6. “Being part of Movement Mujeres will help me turn my thoughts into actions and not only...

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Mark Lewis, spokesperson for Lockheed Martin, stands in the Undergraduate Learning Center in front of the challenge box, which offers students a series of questions. The fourth question is the most difficult, which offers a prize of a letter of intent for hire by the company.

Lockheed Martin presents ‘job interview in a box’ on campus through Wednesday

February 18, 2019

By Noah Sarabia The Prospector Lockheed Martin hosted a challenge to UTEP students on the first floor of the Undergraduate Learning Center Monday, Feb. 18. The top prize is a letter of intent for hire by the company. The challenge consisted of...

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El Paso County and BNHR file lawsuit against President Donald Trump

El Paso County and BNHR file lawsuit against President Donald Trump

Claudia Flores, Editor in chief February 16, 2019

As President Donald Trump declared a national emergency to receive funding for the border wall. The Border Network for the Human Rights (BNHR) and El Paso county filed a lawsuit against the president’s declaration. "This is a declaration of war against...

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

List of possible candidates to become UTEP’s next President makes way to UT Board of Regents

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor February 13, 2019

The search for UTEP's newest president is making progress. A list of possible candidates has made its way to the UT System Board of Regents. In a special meeting via telephone conference call Wednesday, Feb. 13, the UT System Board of Regents discussed...

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Black History Month: A celebration for equality to African Americans

Black History Month: A celebration for equality to African Americans

Glenda Avalos, Contributor February 13, 2019

In celebration of Black History Month, The African American Studies Program and Black Student Union held a lecture with  Professor Beverly Guy-Sheftall a recognized scholar and director of the Women’s Research Center and Anna Julia Cooper Professor...

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El Paso shows both love and hate for President Donald Trump

El Paso shows both love and hate for President Donald Trump

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor February 12, 2019

As “Proud to Be an American” played inside the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano Drive, President Donald Trump made his way to the podium to speak in front of thousands of people Feb. 11. The speech, about an hour long, is part of Trump’s “Finish...

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O’Rourke, Escobar and others march against the border wall

O’Rourke, Escobar and others march against the border wall

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor February 12, 2019

EL PASO, Texas  — Former congressman Beto O’Rourke held a march against the border wall at the Chalio Acosta Sports Complex, 4321 Delta Drive, Monday, Feb. 11. The event was just across the street – originally scheduled at the same time – from...

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

SGA proposed new legislation that aims to reduce plastic waste

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Reporter February 12, 2019

The Student Government Association at UTEP aims to reduce waste on campus. SGA Collegiate Senator for the College of Liberal Arts, Omar-Eduardo Barriga, proposed Article XIII, a piece of legislation that aims to reduce plastic waste on campus. “I promised...

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UTEP offers campus resources for victims of abusive relationships

UTEP offers campus resources for victims of abusive relationships

Maria Ramos Pacheco, Contributor February 12, 2019

According to The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence website, dating violence can happen to people from all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels, regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. Women tend to be more...

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‘Border Street’ exhibition offers insight into adjacent cities

‘Border Street’ exhibition offers insight into adjacent cities

Valeria Olivares, Reporter February 5, 2019

The Centennial Museum unveiled “Border Street,” a photo exhibition that celebrates the border culture of the neighboring cities of El Paso and Cd. Juárez, on Thursday, Jan. 31. The photo exhibition is being held in conjunction with “Rebirth of...

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New Dean for the College of Business Administration to join in May

New Dean for the College of Business Administration to join in May

Claudia Flores, Editor in Chief February 5, 2019

The university announced Jan. 24 that James Payne, Ph.D., will join The University of Texas at El Paso May 1, as the new dean for the College of Business Administration. Payne, who currently serves as the provost and executive vice president for student...

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