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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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Clothes don’t make the person

Clothes don’t make the person

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor April 4, 2017

What’s the first thing you notice about a person? Not many will say clothes, but when it comes to the guy I’m dating that’s probably the answer he’ll give you. I am not someone who puts much thought into their wardrobe. I will always decide on...

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Don’t overthink your class attire

Don’t overthink your class attire

Michaela Roman, Editor-In-Chief April 4, 2017

If you walk around any major campus in Texas, Texas State, UT, Texas Tech, etc., you’ll find a large amount of girls in oversized comfy t-shirts, work out pants and Nikes and guys in basketball shorts. Does this mean everyone is super active and probably...

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Hub of Human Innovation develops business ideas in El Paso

Eddie Velazquez, Staff Reporter April 4, 2017

In an effort to foster and develop some of local technology-focused businesses, the Hub of Human Innovation works as an incubator that guides companies through the early stages of growth. “If you can guide a company through its first five years, it...

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You’re judged on appearance, like it or not

You’re judged on appearance, like it or not

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter April 4, 2017

Dressing to impress is an important factor in everyday life, and dressing up earns respect from everyone around, including professors, bosses, your peers and even yourself. The just roll out of bed, basketball shorts-wearing look does no justice for...

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Student Government Association lacks transparency

Student Government Association lacks transparency

Prospector Staff March 28, 2017

As the election process draws near and students elect a new student government, it’s worth looking at the current state of the association and their lack of transparency with the students they represent. SGA oversees important aspects of student life...

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Fire and Brimstone is not the way to preach

Fire and Brimstone is not the way to preach

Augie Touris, Staff Reporter March 21, 2017

In the United States, the First Amendment is a key pillar of our democracy. Freedom of speech, including expressing religion safe from criticism and persecution, is one of our most cherished liberties. The idea that each individual is entitled to their...

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A new take on the classic ‘Beauty and the Beast’

A new take on the classic ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor March 20, 2017

“Beauty and the Beast,” which was released last week, is a live adaption of the classic Disney movie starring Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast. It would be ridiculous to expect Disney to mess with their classic tale, and they didn’t...

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Remembering Srinivas Kuchibhotla

Remembering Srinivas Kuchibhotla

The Prospector Staff March 7, 2017

The Indian Student Association is joining various organizations to hold a vigil in honor of Srinivas Kuchibhotla at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Centennial Plaza. The UTEP alum was killed on Wednesday Feb. 22, during a hate crime in Kansas. Kuchibhotla...

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College is not a sprint, it’s a marathon

College is not a sprint, it’s a marathon

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter March 7, 2017

Dropping a class is not something to be ashamed of in college. When everyone enrolls to become a Miner, they are allowed six drops throughout their college career. It’s for a valid reason because some classes can sometimes just be too difficult. There...

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Be more attentive if you get your news from Facebook

Be more attentive if you get your news from Facebook

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter February 28, 2017

The future generations of the U.S. might be in serious trouble if they continue their inability to distinguish real news from fake news. A 2016 study from Stanford’s Graduate School of Education has found less than a third of college students from three...

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The thrill of finding close parking

The thrill of finding close parking

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief February 21, 2017

It’s no secret that UTEP is a large commuter school. With that, comes plenty of students rummaging for parking every morning. Going into UTEP, my brother, who was an experienced super-senior, taught me there was no need to buy a $300 parking permit...

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