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![According to the University of Washington, it takes the average college graduate three to six months to find employment following graduation.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/FAILED_GRADUATES-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Graduates search for jobs after graduation
Sophia Villalobos, Contributor
• December 1, 2022
![James Tupou is a fullback who received his bachelors in kinesiology and is working on his master’s in leadership studies.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SENIOR_FB_PROFILE_2-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Senior Spotlight: James Tupou
Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter
• December 2, 2022
![UTEP hosted the Jim Forbes Classic at the Don Haskins. Miners win against California State University Bakersfield,](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BAsKETBALL_CSU_RECAP_04-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Men’s basketball flushes out competition at the Jim Forbes Classic
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• November 26, 2022
![Students promote their businesses at the Miner Market Nov. 14](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MG_9373-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Businesses get busy at UTEP’s Miner Market
Gianluca Cuevas, Contributor
• November 18, 2022
![Defensive specialist Alyssa Sianez defends an attack by Middle Tennessee on Nov.4](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MID_TEN_VB_RECAP_03-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Miners take the gold against Middle Tennessee
Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter
• November 5, 2022
![Oskar Callejas or INDAZE performs at Spooky Moon fest Oct. 29 at Ascarate park.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SPOOKY_MOON_FEST_1-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Spooky Moon Music Festival: the first of many to come to El Paso
Josie Avila, Audience & Engagement Editor
• November 4, 2022
![Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke high fives UTEP students as he makes his way to cast his vote.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BETO_EVENT_EP_12-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] O’Rourke votes with students at UTEP
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• November 3, 2022
![JD Ybañez performes at Spooky Moon Music Festival Oct. 29](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SPOOKY_MOON_FEST_5-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] El Pasoans spend Halloween weekend at Spooky Moon Music Festival
Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
• November 2, 2022
![Franklin Mountains State Park rangers held Halloweenfest, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30 at the visitors’ center for the park.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/HALLOWEEN_FEST_4-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Franklin Mountains State Park hosts Halloweenfest to educate the public
Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor
• November 2, 2022
![Governor Greg Abbott came to El Paso Nov. 1 where he held a rally behind Riviera Cocina and Cantina on 5218 Doniphan Dr.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ABBOTT_EVENT_EP_01-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Governor Abbott visits the borderland
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• November 2, 2022
Dean of Health Sciences, ‘Dr. Skateboard’ teaches physics through skateboarding
Alberto Silva Fernandez, Staff Reporter
• November 1, 2022
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![UTEP Alumni association held a Haunted Campus tour Oct. 21 at Leech Grove. The tours started at 6p.m. and ran till 11p.m.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HAUNTED_CAMPUS_TOUR_5-1-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP stays on track with its annual haunted campus tour
Angelica Gutierrez, Contributor
• October 27, 2022
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![UTEP Alumni association held a Haunted Campus tour Oct. 21 at Leech Grove. The tours started at 6p.m. and ran till 11p.m.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HAUNTED_CAMPUS_TOUR_5-900x600.jpg)
![Dr. Ricardo Reyna begins carving the side of his pumpkin on Oct. 23 at the Coronado Country Club.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OPERATION_PUMPKIN_4-900x601.jpg)
[Photo] Surgeons carve ghoulish gourds at Operation Pumpkin
Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
• October 26, 2022
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![Professor of Latin American History at the University of Warwick Benjamin T. Smith Ph.D. came to UTEP on Oct. 20 to present his new book “The Dope.”](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/THE_DOPE_PRESENTATION1-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Author tells journey of publishing a book with real history
Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter
• October 26, 2022
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![Kicker Gavin Baechle celebrates with his team after kicking the game winning field goal. Baechle set a UTEP record for 51 consecutive field goals made.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FAU_FOOTBALL_RECAP_24-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Miners win controversial nailbiter against Owls
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• October 22, 2022
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![The UTEP Miners football team will face the Florida Atlantic Owls at 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 22 at the Sun Bowl.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FAU_PREVIEW-900x636.jpg)
[Photo] Miners looking to fly past the Owls
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• October 21, 2022
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![Two men dressed in cowboy attire pose for a picture Oct. 14 before the haunted trolly tour.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HAUNTED_TROLLY_2-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Chase shadows of the night on a trolley
Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
• October 18, 2022
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UTEP lecturer helps students land their own tricks
Alberto Silva Fernandez, Photographer
• October 18, 2022
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![UTEP student Kierra Lopez-Robinson, organizational and corporate communication major, self-published her debut collection of poems, “Daughter of the Sun,” on Aug. 18 through Amazon.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/READVOLUTIONARY_BOOK_RELEASE_2-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP student self-publishes debut book while running nonprofit
Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor
• October 13, 2022
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![UTEP Miners football will face Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in Ruston, Louisiana Oct. 8.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/LA_TECH_FOOTBALL_PREVIEW-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Miners looking to battle against the Bulldogs
Roman P. Carr, Contributor
• October 7, 2022
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![The Texas government has banned the most books from public school libraries in the United States including books such as “The Hunger Games,” “Harry Potter,” and “The Hate U Give.”](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/BANNED_BOOKS_1-900x760.jpg)
[Photo] Banned books trigger national debate
Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor
• October 6, 2022
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![Director of the Leadership Studies Programs Areli Chacón Silva, Ph.D. talks about colorism in Latinx communities.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/CHICANX_INCLUSIONS_9-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Panel presentation discussed the importance of Chicanx inclusion and diversity
Sophia Villalobos, Contributor
• October 5, 2022
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![Forward Tessa Carlin chases after a UAB defender on Sept. 30 at University Field.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SOCCER_UAB_1-900x569.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP Soccer loses 3 straight matches
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• October 4, 2022
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![A protestor lies down on the ground during a Black Lives Matter protest May 31, 2020.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/TEXAS_POLITICS-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Texas politics and its future
Victoria Rivas, Contributor
• October 4, 2022
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![The UTEP Miners football team will play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte at 4 p.m. Oct. 1.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FOOTBALL_BSU_04-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Miners plan to expand the run game in Charlotte
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• September 30, 2022
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![Moni Vargas and Suzzane Herrera Li-Puma Ph.D., hold a discussion on how to be trauma informed when filmmaking in marginalized communities.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CHICANA_FILMMAKERS_1-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Care-centered filmmaking discussion provides insight to aspiring storytellers
Josie Avila, Audience & Engagement Editor
• September 30, 2022
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![Javier Horacio Contreras, Ph.D., author of La Tiranía de los likes in an interview, Sept. 22.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TYRANNY_OF_LIKES_3-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Meeting the author behind ‘The Tyranny of Likes’
Josie Avila, Audience & Engagement Editor
• September 29, 2022
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![UTEP running back Ronald Awatt runs the ball against Boise State on Sep.23](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FOOTBALL_BSU_10-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Miners upset Boise in historic win
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• September 24, 2022
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![David Cervantes is the director of athletics at EPISD and a UTEP graduate with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and a masters in educational leadership.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ATHLETICS_CAREER_PROFILE1-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] EPISD Director provides guidance and opportunities for students
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• September 20, 2022
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Professor kickflips into UTEP’S heart
Alberto Silva Fernandez, Photographer
• September 20, 2022
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![Mauricio Ibarra Ponce de León leads the El Grito chant with names of historic Mexican figures and a “Viva Mexico” chant.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/EL_GRITO_6-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP begins Hispanic Heritage Month with El Grito Ceremony
Sophia Villalobos, Contributor
• September 16, 2022
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![A member of NAMI shares a photo of her and her brother during a writing workshop held Sept. 2](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/NAMI_1-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] NAMI addresses mental health through writing
Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor
• September 14, 2022
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![Prior to attending UTEP Mervin attended Hutchinson Community College but once Coach Dimel caught eye of him he knew he wanted to have him on his roster](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ROBERT_MERVIN_2-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP football is an extended family for this offensive lineman
Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter
• September 6, 2022
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![Miner Welcome Week will take place Aug. 18 through Aug. 27 and will include events such as the Texas Western Gold Rush, the Get Involved & Wellbeing Fair, and the first football game of the season against North Texas. Prospector File Photo](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/MINER_WELCOME_WEEK3-900x619.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP welcomes students with events at ‘Miner Welcome Week’
Prospector Staff Report and Itzel Giron
• August 24, 2022
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![Heather Wilson Ph.D. laughs during an interview with The Prospector and Minero Magazine in the Hoover House Aug. 5.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/WILSON_INTERVIEW_1-900x609.jpg)
[Photo] Getting to know UTEP President Heather Wilson with 73 questions
Itzel Giron, Ethan Thomas, and Brandy Ruiz
• August 23, 2022
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![A protestor listens to a speech with the words “my body my choice” written all over her body during a pro abortion protest in downtown El Paso on June 6,2021.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ROE_V_WADE_1-1-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Roe v. Wade overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court after nearly 50 years
Victoria Rivas, Guest Contributor
• June 25, 2022
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![Multiple protesters gathered in downtown El Paso on June 6, 2021 to protest for abortion rights with signs that read “our rights are human rights.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ROE_V_WADE_2-900x896.jpg)
[Photo] U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Prospector Staff Report
• June 24, 2022
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![Jacqueline Arellano and Josey Pickett act as Rapunzel and the Witch for “Into the Woods” April 11 at the UTEP Dinner Theater, inside Union Bldg. West, Room 207.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/INTO_THE_WOODS_REVIEW01-900x643.jpg)
‘Into the Woods’ brings a twist to classic fairytales
Alberto Silva Fernandez, Editor-in-Chief
• May 4, 2022
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![Music serves as a therapeutic escape during harsh times](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Op-5-900x636.png)
Music serves as a therapeutic escape during harsh times
Alberto Silva Fernandez, Editor-in-Chief
• April 20, 2022
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![Governor candidate Beto ORourke hosted a town hall at the El Paso Community Foundation on Sunday, March 27.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BETO_1-900x600.jpg)
![Senator at Large Erika oversees SGAs weekly meeting on March 3, 2022.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SGA_MEETING_01-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] A primer on UTEP Student Government Association
Eduardo Flores, Contributor
• March 24, 2022
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![Student Government Association held their weekly meeting on Mar. 3, 2022, in the Tomas Rivera conference center.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SGA_MEETING_04-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP Student Government Association announces new senator of the month
Eduardo Flores, Contributor
• March 11, 2022
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![Cal Spencer plays with their friends on March. 27, at Memorial Park.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/TRANsGENDER_MARCH_1-900x643.jpg)
Texas fails to protect trans youth
Alberto Silva Fernandez, Editor-in-Chief
• March 5, 2022
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![Critical race theory is essential to public education](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Alberts-graphic-2-900x636.png)
Critical race theory is essential to public education
Alberto Silva Fernandez, Editor-in-Chief
• March 4, 2022
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![A woman holds a candle and a Ukranian flag during a prayer vigil for Ukraine at Tom Lea Park on Feb. 28.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/030122_UKRAINE_WAR-900x600.png)
[Photo] Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has global impacts
Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor
• March 2, 2022
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![Many UTEP students surveyed on what their top favorite albums are for Valentine’s Day and “The Divine Feminine” by Mac Miller, “Lover” by Taylor Swift, “Hozier” by Hozier, and “Divide” by Ed Sheeran were the top choices.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/TOP_ALBUMS-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Our top albums for your Valentine’s Day playlist
Itzel Giron, Audience Engagement Editor
• February 5, 2022
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![10 Things I Hate About You, My Bloody Valentine, 50 First Dates, Pride and Prejudice, and Julie and Julia are just a few movies UTEP students voted as their go-to Valentines movies.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/TOP_MOVIES-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Top five movies to watch on Valentine’s Day
Elisha Nuñez, Contributor
• February 5, 2022
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![On Monday Jan. 31 UTEP police responded to an accident outside Sunbowl garage after a driver reportedly hit a pedestrian.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CRASH_3-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] UPDATE: Car collides with UTEP golf cart on Sun Bowl Drive
Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor
• January 31, 2022
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![UTEP softball will start their 2022 season off Thursday, Feb. 10 and will introduce several new players and Pitching Coach Lena Springer.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SOFTBALL_SEASON_PREVIEW-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP women’s softball team prepares for season
Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter
• January 20, 2022
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![New Editor-in-Chief Alberto Silva Fernandez aims to ensure that students voices are heard](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Alberts-graphic-900x636.png)
New Editor-in-Chief Alberto Silva Fernandez aims to ensure that students’ voices are heard
Alberto Silva Fernandez, Editor-in-Chief
• January 19, 2022
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![U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar discusses military funding, immigration, bipartisanship, and student loans in an interview with The Prospector.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/VERONICA_ESCOBAR-900x624.jpg)
Escobar aims to improve conditions for military and immigrants
Alberto Silva Fernandez and Anahy Diaz
• January 18, 2022
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![UTEP encourages the use of masks indoors on campus, but will not mandate masks.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/082421_UTEP_MASKS_2-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Students discuss UTEP’s safety protocols amid COVID-19
Victoria Rivas, Arts and Culture Editor
• January 9, 2022
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![Wide receiver Kalil Pimpleton catches a pass against Washington State at the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Dec. 31, 2021.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SUN_BOWL_05-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Central Michigan runs past Washington State in Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor
• January 1, 2022
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![Running back Ronnald Awatt runs down the field against Fresno State on Dec. 18,2021, at University Field](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/NEW_MEXICO_BOWL_16-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP falls short at the PUBG New Mexico bowl game
Katrina Villarreal, Contributor
• December 22, 2021
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![A UTEP student takes their senior graduation picture in front of the pick located at the front of the UTEP campus.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/COVER_PHOTO-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Myriad ways to celebrate UTEP graduation
Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor
• December 6, 2021
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![A cap and tassel for the graduating class of 2021](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/GRADUATION_CELEBRATION-1-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Students feel pressured to decide their future
Kristen Scheaffer, Staff Reporter
• December 5, 2021
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![Graduation cap, gown and medal packets for upcoming graduates are available at the University Bookstore.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/GRADUATION_EXPENSSES-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Commemorating commencement
Kristen Scheaffer, Staff Reporter
• December 5, 2021
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![Fall commencement will take place at the Don Haskins Center Dec. 11-12](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DON_HASKINS_3-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Fall commencement returns to Don Haskins
Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor
• December 3, 2021
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![A graduating UTEP student holds a diploma folder given to students when they receive their Masters degree.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/GRADUATE_SCHOOL-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Grad students wield competitive edge
Julia Lucero, Contributor
• December 3, 2021
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![A flyer for Job Mine alongside multiple career ready pamphlets sits outside the Career Center in room 103 in the Union West.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CAREER_REDINESS-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP students weigh in on career readiness
Julia Lucero, Contributor
• December 6, 2021
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![Praise Amaewhule lunges at the NMSU quarterback on Aug. 28, 2021 at Aggie Memorial Stadium.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FOOTBALL_NMSU_10_ONLINE-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Miner football awaits bowl game
Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor
• December 1, 2021
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![A graduating student holds pride flag in Rainbow Miner Graduation ceremony Nov. 19, 2021, at the Tomas Rivera Conference Center.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/RAINBOW_GRADUATION-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP SELC celebrates Rainbow Miner Graduation
Eduardo Flores, Contributor
• December 1, 2021
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![UTEP students struggle during finals week of their first semester back on campus.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/STUDENT_STRESS-1-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] CAPS helps students cope with stress as semester ends
Beatriz Velazquez, Contributor
• November 30, 2021
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![The current state congressional district lines for El Paso County.
Graphic courtesy of Texas Redistricting Home Website.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/TEXAS_REDISTRICTING-900x669.jpg)
New district lines impact communities of color
Alberto Silva Fernandez, Photo Editor
• November 19, 2021
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![Freshman running back Deion Hankins runs the ball against UTSA on Nov. 6, 2021, at the Sun Bowl](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/FOOTBALL_UTSA_8-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP prepares for final home game against Rice
Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter
• November 19, 2021
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![UTEP celebrates First-Gen week with activities highlighting first generation students and their stories.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/FIRST_GEN-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP’s SELC celebrates First-Gen week
Eduardo Flores, Contributor
• November 17, 2021
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