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Student entrepreneurs have access to UTEP’s Studio G
Bryan Mena, Editor-in-Chief
• August 25, 2020
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![Bryan Mena is a political science student at the University of Texas at El Paso. He is The Prospectors new editor-in-chief.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Image-from-iOS-900x675.jpg)
Meet Bryan Mena, The Prospector’s new editor
Bryan Mena, Editor-in-Chief
• August 24, 2020
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![Students living in any of UTEP’s three housing complexes, like Miner Heights, are being directed to move out of their dorms by 5 p.m. March 29.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Image-from-iOS-1.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP students directed to move out of campus housing in less than two weeks
Valeria Olivares and Bryan Mena
• March 17, 2020
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![The Presidents Office sent out an email alerting the university community of a female UTEP student that returned from an international trip and tested positive for COVID-19.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Buthan-18-900x600.jpg)
UTEP student tests positive for COVID-19 after returning from overseas travel
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• March 16, 2020
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![Venue officials and promoters are monitoring COVID-19 in El Paso County for events scheduled after March.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Image-from-iOS.jpg)
All March events at Don Haskins Center postponed, officials monitor situation
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• March 16, 2020
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![Officials report second positive case of COVID-19 in El Paso County](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CORONAVIRUS_-900x506.jpg)
Officials report second positive case of COVID-19 in El Paso County
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• March 15, 2020
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![Rage Against the Machine cancels the first leg of its tour due the rise of COVID-19 cases nationwide, encompassing all shows from March 26 to May 19](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1977294428_f313577e17_o-900x675.jpg)
Rage Against the Machine postpones El Paso appearance amid pandemic threat
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• March 12, 2020
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![Members of the Student Government Association continue with their itinerary at the SGA meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/09_17_2019_SGA_02_COLOR-900x600.jpg)
Former student tried to launch impeachment investigation against sitting SGA president
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• March 2, 2020
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![El Paso Draft House is expected to open its doors in East El Paso within a month.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/022520_Drafthouse-900x600.jpg)
Local entrepreneur to open microbrewery in East El Paso
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• February 24, 2020
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![Bernie Sanders address to those who were not able to get into the Abraham Chavez Theater due to overflow.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Bernie-Sanders-11-900x600.jpg)
Sanders kicks off statewide tour in El Paso as early voting continues
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• February 23, 2020
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![Witch house songs like Im The Devil by Clams Casino are described as occult-themed dark electronic music that emerged in the late 2000s and early 2010s.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/021120_witch.jpg)
![OPINION: Being single is an unconscious decision I’ve made my whole life](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/021120_ChronicallySingle-900x553.jpg)
OPINION: Being single is an unconscious decision I’ve made my whole life
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• February 10, 2020
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![U.S. Attorney John F. Bash announced to the public on Feb. 6 that a federal grand jury indicted Patrick Wood Crusius on 90 counts of hate crime and firearm charges in relation to the Aug. 3 shooting that left 22 dead and several others injured.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/021120_Trial_01-900x600.jpg)
Federal grand jury indicts El Paso shooter on 90 counts
Paulina Astrid Spencer and Bryan Mena
• February 7, 2020
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Federal authorities to update public on El Paso shooter’s case
Bryan Mena and Paulina Astrid Spencer
• February 6, 2020
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![Ivan Nino and Ruben P. Gonzalez.
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Candidates for county tax assessor collector race make their case
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• January 21, 2020
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![The Gentlemen is a 2019 action crime comedy film written and directed by Guy Ritchie, from a story by Ivan Atkinson, Marn Davies, and Ritchie.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/012120_Gentleman.jpg)
‘The Gentlemen’ a quick-witted, action-packed success of a crime thriller despite a few culturally insensitive jokes
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• January 21, 2020
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![Since leaving her role as Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, Heather Wilson became the newest president of UTEP.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/012120_HeatherColorado-900x600.jpg)
Heather Wilson applied for presidency of Colorado university system, explains decision to choose UTEP
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• January 21, 2020
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![The Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada is a signed but not ratified free trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the United States.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/012120_Forecast-900x600.jpg)
Economic forecast for the border region predicts positive impact from USMCA trade deal
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• January 21, 2020
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![Anti-femicide advocates standing in solidarity to protests the disappearances and deaths of women throughout the country late November in front the Paso del Norte international port of entry.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Femicide02-675x900.jpg)
Activists, academics say indigenous women are among most vulnerable in Mexico’s femicide crisis, amid global protests
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• December 23, 2019
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![Oscar J. Martínez, scholar and expert on borderlands history, welcoming the audience to a discussion on the newly released book “Who Rules El Paso?” Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Downtown El Paso Public Library.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Rules02-900x600.jpg)
Authors of ‘Who Rules El Paso?’ talk gentrification, big donors and Heather Wilson
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• December 23, 2019
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![UTEP President Heather Wilson joined by students, administrators and faculty at the formal announcement of UTEP’s research expenditure milestone of $100 million.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/image_from_ios-900x675.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP surpasses $100 million in research expenditures, secures more than 200 grants
Marisol Chavez and Bryan Mena
• December 5, 2019
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![Amid a passionate 18-year-long journey, veteran activist Xan Joi cruised the streets of El Paso in a box truck covered in striking, colorful murals while visiting fellow activist, Cemelli de Aztlan Tuesday, Nov. 12.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/111919_Activism_COLOR-900x600.jpg)
Cielo Vista Walmart reopens, construction for memorial continues
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• November 14, 2019
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OPINION: Tennessee politician embodies the homophobic and bigoted underbelly of America
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• October 29, 2019
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![Alberto stands in front of Tippi Teas on Stanton Street, he is an undocumented immigrant who has been in the United States for the past five months.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/101519_Z-undocumented-600x900.jpg)
La Lucha: Undocumented 17-year-old tells tale of resilience
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• October 22, 2019
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![On Trump’s impeachment inquiry: A conversation with UTEP professor and political analyst](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ProspyPodcastLogo-900x738.jpg)
On Trump’s impeachment inquiry: A conversation with UTEP professor and political analyst
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• October 15, 2019
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![Mexican pop-rock singer and songwriter Natalia Lafourcade performs at The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center at El Paso, Texas Thursday Oct. 3, 2019.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/10_08_2019_Natalia_04_COLOR-900x600.jpg)
Natalia Lafourcade stuns fans, praises environmental activism of ‘La Greta’
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• October 8, 2019
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![UTEP is affected by these bills which were passed during the Texas legislative session earlier this year.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/10_08_2019_CrimeReport-900x600.jpg)
New Texas law on Title IX takes effect
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• October 8, 2019
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![UTEPs Student Government Association discussed a variety of topics during its Thursday, Sept. 26 meeting](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/10_08_2019_SGA_01_COLOR-900x505.jpg)
UTEP’s student government in brief
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• October 8, 2019
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![Distinguished UTEP alumni: Power couple promotes visual arts at the border](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/10_01_2019_INGLE_01_COLOR-900x600.jpg)
Distinguished UTEP alumni: Power couple promotes visual arts at the border
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• October 1, 2019
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![Grace Gardens is an exclusive West Texas Venue for weddings, quinceañeras, sweet sixteens and other social or corporate events.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/10_01_2019_GraceGardens_01_COLOR-900x600.jpg)
Students weigh in on local case of anti-LGBTQ business controversy
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• October 1, 2019
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![Chicano activist recalls UTEP protest](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/01_10_2019_Salvador_COLOR.jpg)
Chicano activist recalls UTEP protest
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• October 1, 2019
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![The College of Business Administration host the Student Organization Fair Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/09_17_2019_COBA_02_COLOR-900x600.jpg)
Student organizations promote networking and career readiness
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• September 17, 2019
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![Lana Del Rey presents her new album “Norman Fucking Rockwell.”
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Lana Del Rey’s new album portrays powerful paradoxes
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• September 10, 2019
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![Mauricio Ibarra Ponce de Leon, Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso, presents Epoca de Oro Film Festival at UTEP Wednesday Sept. 4, 2019.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/09_10_2019_EpocadeOroFestival_01_COLOR-900x600.jpg)
Época de Oro Film Festival promotes classic Mexican films
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• September 10, 2019
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![A portable charging station designed by Ivonne Santiago, Ph.D., clinical professor of civil engineering at UTEP, was on display on campus Tuesday, Aug. 27.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/09_03_2019_Solar_01_COLOR-copy.jpg)
Professor showcases engineering project destined for Puerto Rico
Bryan Mena, Contributor
• September 3, 2019
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