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“Patriots From the Barrio” author makes an appearance at Centennial Museum

“Patriots From the Barrio” author makes an appearance at Centennial Museum

Alexia Nava, Reporter February 5, 2019

Author Dave Gutierrez, who wrote “Patriots from the Barrio,” gave a book talk Jan. 25 at Centennial Museum as part of its exhibition regarding World War II from an El Paso perspective. “Patriots from the Barrio” talks about what Mexican-American...

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UTEP doctoral student accepted to Stanford’s PRISM program

Ashley Johnson, Multimedia Editor February 5, 2019

UTEP doctoral student Dr. Francisco Morales-Acuña was chosen to participate in Stanford University’s PRISM program in February. PRISM (Postdoctoral Recruitment Initiative in Sciences and Medicine) program gives graduate students an opportunity to...

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UTEP offers students a variety of  3D printing resources on campus

UTEP offers students a variety of 3D printing resources on campus

Glenda Avalos, Contributor February 5, 2019

In order to offer a better future to students, faculty and staff, UTEP has created new technology spaces that include three different 3D laboratories on campus. Located in the Undergraduate Learning Center (UGLC) building, as well as the engineering...

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Miners celebrate UTEP’s R1 status at Centennial Plaza

Miners celebrate UTEP’s R1 status at Centennial Plaza

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor February 4, 2019

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UTEP hosts TED Talks with big names in the borderland

UTEP hosts TED Talks with big names in the borderland

Noah Sarabia and February 3, 2019

On Saturday, Feb. 2, UTEP hosted a TEDx series at the Union Cinema located on the first floor of the Union Bldg. East,  to encourage people to understand the advantages of access and education. The series was broken into two sessions, the first...

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Enks, held his final goodbye to El Paso in his solo exhibition "No Pasa Nada" at Power at the Pass on December 14th-15th.

El Paso artist leaves hometown to expand his horizons

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor January 29, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXMiuiqiyO4 "Los Visionaries" or "Los Visionarios" are an art collective from El Paso that consists of artists with many talents: painters, poets, musicians, composers, hair stylist, dancers, etc. The collective was...

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Rubin center presents variety of exhibits for the spring semester

Rubin center presents variety of exhibits for the spring semester

Alexia Nava, Reporter January 29, 2019

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts, located at 500 W. University Ave. on campus presented  three exhibitions Jan. 24 from a variety of recognized artists that will run until the first two weeks of April.  Since its inception...

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UTEP professor awarded national grant

UTEP professor awarded national grant

Ashley Johnson, Multimedia Editor January 29, 2019

As UTEP was recently named a top-tier national research university, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences awarded a $400,000 grant to UTEP Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Sergio Iñiguez. This...

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Stalking awareness month

Stalking awareness month

Valeria Olivares, Reporter January 29, 2019

The Stalking Prevention, Awareness and Resource Center (SPARC) held a training Thursday, Jan. 24, at Boquillas Hall. Geared for UTEP students and staff, it focused on identifying and responding to stalking.  In order to recognize National Stalking...

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Tracy Roy

Perception is everything

Tracy Roy, Assistant Director of Media and Publications January 29, 2019

Perception is everything.  This may have been the most important thing I learned as a student. What I didn’t know was how much rumination I would do on those three words in the years since.  When I walked into The Prospector as a sophomore student...

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The march against the wall

The march against the wall

Ashley Johnson, Multimedia editor January 26, 2019

  https://youtu.be/X9JBrK__i_E El Pasoans gathered in San Jacinto Plaza to march against the wall, and for immigration reform.

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James E. Payne named new Business Administration Dean

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 25, 2019

The University of Texas at El Paso announced James E. Payne, Ph.D., has been named Dean of the College of Business Administration on Thursday, Jan. 24, the university announced. "We welcome Dr. Payne to UTEP as dean of the College of Business Administration,"...

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