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The Finals matchup everyone waited for

The Finals matchup everyone waited for

Mike Flores, Sports Editor May 26, 2017

One day I’m going to be telling my future kids about one of the most epic rivalries in all of sports, the Golden State Warriors versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both teams are just days away from matching up in the NBA Finals for a record third year...

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Okay with not knowing what comes next

Okay with not knowing what comes next

Mando Zamora, Contributor May 2, 2017

As graduation approaches, the questions that many people keep asking me are, “What are you doing after you graduate?” and “Oh my God, are you excited?” I can answer the second question with, “yes!” After six years of classes, I’m excited...

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The four-year plan

The four-year plan

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor May 2, 2017

One hundred and twenty—that’s how many credit hours you need in order to graduate. Universities don’t set a time frame in which they have to be completed. You just need the correct 120 hours completed in order to get a bachelor’s degree. I’m...

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Jones lands in perfect spot with Packers

Jones lands in perfect spot with Packers

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor May 2, 2017

It may have taken a while for the gathering at the Jones house to hear Aaron’s name called, but that does not change anything for the star running back out of UTEP. Let’s get one thing straight, Aaron Jones has the potential to sustain a great NFL...

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I got 99 problems, but a degree ain’t one

I got 99 problems, but a degree ain’t one

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor May 2, 2017

There’s a lot of pressure to have specific accomplishments by a certain age, whether they’re from society or from yourself—to know who you are by 18 and what life-long career is lined-up by 21. I graduated from high school at 17 years old and...

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No second chances

No second chances

Ana Ramos, Layout Manager April 25, 2017

As an art student double majoring in graphic design and painting, I am no stranger to being told “that doesn’t work” after turning in a project or assignment that took me hours and hours to complete. This can be frustrating, especially when art...

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Invest in change

Invest in change

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor April 18, 2017

The news is chaotic. It seems as though every day something terrible and important has happened, and you haven’t yet grasped the implications of one tragedy before another takes its place. They’re exciting, no doubt, and each has it’s own importance...

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College reinforced my unhealthiness

College reinforced my unhealthiness

Eddie Velazquez April 11, 2017

As some of us grow, our education and obligations run parallel to our physical and mental health. For 17 year-old me, weight issues and the haunting insecurities they brought along trailed me like a nagging shadow. The few extracurricular activities...

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A healthy lifestyle came naturally to me

A healthy lifestyle came naturally to me

Grecia Sanchez, Staff Reporter April 11, 2017

Steve Jobs once said, “The first 30 years of your life, you make your habits. When you are 30 and above, your habits make you.” The last time I ate a fast-food hamburger was about two months ago, and it was only because my 20-member family decided...

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Becoming self-disciplined with eating choices

Becoming self-disciplined with eating choices

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor April 11, 2017

It seems college students have two options when it comes to eating. The first is eating a quality meal that is probably unhealthy. These meals usually come fast, like fast food or dining out, and come loaded with high calories or fat. If not fast food...

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Letter to the editor in response to Student Government Association lacks transparency

Letter to the editor in response to “Student Government Association lacks transparency”

April 4, 2017

Editors note: The following column is sent to The Prospector from Student Government Association President Sergio Baltazar and the SGA staff in response to The Prospector’s “Student Government Association lacks transparency” editorial published...

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It’s getting hot in here

It’s getting hot in here

Augie Touris, Staff Reporter April 4, 2017

Fashion takes on many forms and shapes, and certain-ly varies from city to city. In this sun- baked city,  options are generally limited to warm weather clothes, aside from that one rare day of snow that may be seen in the pits of December or perhaps...

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