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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Thomas Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy, possess with UTEP students Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, following his Centennial Lecture on the importance of critical thinking in order to combat global challenges.

Active secretary of the Navy speaks on the importance of critical thinking in order to combat global challenges

Anahy Diaz, Contributor February 3, 2020

Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly visited the University of Texas at El Paso Jan. 28 to deliver a Centennial Lecture focused on the importance of skepticism in order to address global challenges concerning the nation. “Skepticism, meaning,...

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Bill Robertson, Ph.D., professor of teacher education, right, and Tania Sanchez, collaborated on two issues of a four-part graphic novel that aims to teach scientific principles to middle school students. Sanchez, the books artist, earned her bachelors degree in mathematical sciences in December 2019.

‘Dr. Skateboard’ teaches physical sciences through comics

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Copy Editor February 3, 2020

William Robertson, professor at UTEP’s Department of Education, who usually goes by Dr. Skateboard, turned himself into a character in his graphic novel, “Dr. Skateboard’s Action Science,” first published August 2019. The comic aims to explain...

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Vaporwave is an Internet-based microgenre that was built upon the experimental and ironic tendencies of genres such as chillwave and hypnagogic pop.

Microgenres: Vaporwave

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor February 3, 2020

Editor’s note: A microgenre is defined as a subgenre of music characterized by its specificity and niche nature. “Microgenres” is a special seven-week series by The Prospector that will showcase a different microgenre each week, publishing every...

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Tracy K. Smith, an accomplished academic whose accolades include a Pulitzer Prize and the title of former U.S. Poet Laureate shared her thoughts about race, inclusion and society’s shared responsibility toward a common Jan. 30, 2020, in the Tomás Rivera Conference Center, Union Building East, 3rd floor.

Pulitzer Prize winner, poet Laureate hosts an evening of poetry at UTEP

Marisol Chavez, Web Editor February 3, 2020

Pulitzer Prize winning author and poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith shared “An Evening of Poetry” with the community at the University of Texas at El Paso Thursday, Jan. 30. The event, titled “An Evening of Poetry with Tracy K. Smith,” was sponsored...

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Poke is diced raw fish served either as an appetizer or as a main course and is one of the main dishes of Native Hawaiian cuisine.

Traditional and ‘Chuco’ style poké graces the borderland

Sven Kline, Contributor February 3, 2020

Poké. You’ve seen it, probably eaten it and maybe even assumed you know all there is to it, but there’s a lot more to poké than just a different take on sushi.    Origins  Poké is a dish residing of ancient Hawaiian origin.  In an...

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Sophomore forward Efe Odigie takes shot up with two Blazer defenders  trying to alter his shot versus UAB Feb.1.

Alabama Birmingham blazes by the Miners

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor February 2, 2020

The UTEP Miners (13-10, 4-6) lost its second home game of the season to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Blazers (14-9, 5-5) after being outscored by 14 points in the second half. At halftime, the score was tied at 27 points apiece, but a...

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Junior forward Bryson Williams drives to basket against two Middle Tennessee State defenders Jan. 30.

UTEP men’s basketball survive Blue Raiders

Daniel Lopez, Contributer February 1, 2020

The UTEP Miners were able to hold off and secure a home win defeating the Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)  Blue Raiders 67-66 Thursday at the Don Haskins Center. MTSU came out swinging early in this contest, scoring inside the paint and were...

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Artists Robert Dozal outside of his art gallery that is located in Placita Madrid, Dozal is an artist specializing in portraits. He opened this shop in 2017.

San Elizario is a hidden gem of history, culture and art

Maria Ramos, Contributor January 27, 2020

A quiet and peaceful place full of history, art and culture is located only about 17 miles east of El Paso and it’s the West Texas town of San Elizario.   “San Elceario” was the first name of this town, named after the French patron saint...

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Sophomore guard Nigel Hawkins evades around the defender while playing against NMSU at the Don Haskins Center on Dec.3

UTEP men’s basketball fall to Mean Green

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor January 27, 2020

The UTEP Miners men’s basketball team fell behind early to the University of North Texas Mean Green Saturday and never recovered. Trailing by 11 at halftime, the Miners went on to lose to North Texas 67-57.   Coming off its first road win of the...

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Elidable voters must register before February 3rd in order to participate in the Texas Primary election on March 3rd.

Local organizations collaborate to raise Latino voter turnout

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter January 27, 2020

 Telemundo 48 partnered with the University of Texas at El Paso’s (UTEP) League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) chapter Wednesday, Jan. 15, in an effort to register students to vote in the upcoming primary election. The two organizations tabled...

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Anastasia Elliot performs at The Lowbrow Palace for The Great Khalid Foundation benefit concert Thursday Jan. 23, 2019.

Alternative singer Anastasia Elliot performs to support music education, El Paso shooting victims

Exodis Ward, Contributor January 27, 2020

Alternative singer and songwriter Anastasia Elliot headlined a concert Jan. 23 at the Lowbrow Palace to support The Great Khalid Foundation and the victims of the Aug. 3 shooting that left 22 dead and several dozen injured at an El Paso Walmart.  Elliot is...

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Linda Wolfe, executive director of The Great Khalid Foundation gives out scholarship check to student from El Paso, Texas.

The Great Khalid Foundation offers nationwide scholarship

Exodis Ward, Contributor January 27, 2020

The Great Khalid Foundation announced Jan. 15 that its performing arts scholarship for high school seniors is available nationwide.  The foundation will choose three students to receive a scholarship of $10,000 for any college fine arts program they will...

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