Claudia Hernández
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![Claudia Hernández has served The Prospector in various roles throughout her college journey.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/111620_FarewellClaudia-900x600.jpg)
Claudia Hernández leaves behind a legacy at The Prospector
Claudia Hernández, Photo Editor
• November 19, 2020
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![Briana Perez hopes to become a broadcast journalist because they the frontlines of all major events, getting all the facts and sharing it with the viewers who are unaware of the magnitude of the situation at hand...](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/111620_Brianna-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] A ‘surreal’ graduation: Brianna Perez is determined to kick start career despite uncertainty
Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor
• November 19, 2020
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![This year, graduations have shifted to online due to COVID-19 concerns.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/110220_Coronaclassof2020-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Being a college freshman: COVID-19 stole an ending and a beginning from me
Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor
• November 6, 2020
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![El Paso district four candidates at a forum on National Voter Registration Day Sept. 22.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VoteResgistration-6-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] City council candidates talk COVID-19, climate change at forum
Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
• September 25, 2020
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![UTEPs administration building.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/AE15FE69-A71C-4E30-BBEF-0BB54D33DCB7-900x600.jpeg)
[Photo] Student entrepreneurs have access to UTEP’s Studio G
Bryan Mena, Editor-in-Chief
• August 25, 2020
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![While some production companies pushed released dates in anticipation of theater reopenings, others found ways to get their work to viewers.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/082520_MovieTheatres-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Movie theaters fight for attention as streaming apps and drive-in theaters accommodate movie goers
Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter
• August 25, 2020
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![To adapt to COVID-19, UTEP has implemented testing and educational resources about staying safe.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Fall-2020-UTEP-2-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Here’s how UTEP is adapting to the pandemic this fall
Sasha Minjarez, Contributor
• August 24, 2020
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![Folklore is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on July 24, 2020, through Republic Records, eleven months after her previous album, Lover.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/AUGTaylorSwift-900x900.jpg)
Taylor Swift’s ‘Folklore’ is the one good thing 2020 has had so far
Claudia Hernandez, Contributor
• August 10, 2020
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![President of the El Paso Police Wives and Family Support Organization Melissa Bailey address Helinda Ortiz and the rest of the crowd at Officer David Ortiz Recreational Park in El Paso July 23, 2020.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BlueLivesMatter-12-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] El Pasoans unite to ‘back the blue’
Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief
• July 25, 2020
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![Counter protester to the Defund the Police march shows his support for El Paso Police Department Wednesday June 10 at Cleveland Square.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/061020_Protest-11-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Protest to defund police department and denounce systemic racism carries through downtown El Paso
Paulina Astrid Spencer, Entertainment Editor
• June 11, 2020
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![City and state parks reopened Monday June 8, playground equipment is still of limits until further notice.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Park-900x600.jpg)
![People march demanding justice for George Floyd at El Paso May 31.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/053120_BLMprotest-17-900x600.jpg)
![Protestors demanded justice for George Floyd at El Paso May 31.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/053120_BLMprotest-15-900x600.jpg)
![Protestors demanded justice for George Floyd at El Paso May 31.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/053120_BLMprotest-14-900x600.jpg)
![People march demanding justice for George Floyd at El Paso May 31.s](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/053120_BLMprotest-13-900x600.jpg)
![Several speakers demanded justice for George Floyd at El Paso May 31.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/053120_BLMprotest-11-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] VIDEO: El Paso holds protest for justice in the killing of George Floyd
June 1, 2020
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![Hundreds of people gather at Memorial Park protesting the death of George Floyd Sunday May 31.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/053120_BLMprotest-6-900x600.jpg)
![The people present at the march had a moment of silence in honor of George Floyd at El Paso May 31.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/053120_BLMprotest-4-900x600.jpg)
![El Pasoans march from Memorial Park to El Paso police headquarters Sunday May 31.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/053120_BLMprotest-2-900x600.jpg)
![The people present at the march had a moment of silence in honor of George Floyd at El Paso May 31.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/053120_BLMprotest-900x600.jpg)
![The change will give instructors the option to grade in a S/U manner instead of the standard grading scale.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/040620_Satisfactory-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP students weigh in on ‘satisfactory / unsatisfactory’ grading scale
Paulina Astrid Spencer, Staff Reporter
• April 14, 2020
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![El Paso is one of the cities affected by Coronavirus.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ElPaso2-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Officials amend emergency directives, tighten restrictions
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• April 1, 2020
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![UTEP instructors are not required to opt into the pass/fail option for their courses.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-19-UTEP-5-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Latest COVID-19 updates for UTEP, El Paso
Prospector Staff Report
• March 25, 2020
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![Persia Campbell, 27, es una diseñadora gráfica enfocada en la fotografía, el cine, y la producción.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/031020_PersiaCampbell02-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Artista visual Juarense produce ‘Itinerario de una mujer en la frontera’
Paulina Astrid Spencer, Staff Reporter
• March 9, 2020
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![Acclaimed Mexican sculptor Sebastián created a piece designed especially for UTEP titled Esfera Cuántica Tlahtolli.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/022520_Public-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] The history, background behind UTEP’s public artwork
Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter
• 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)
[Photo] Sanders kicks off statewide tour in El Paso as early voting continues
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• February 23, 2020
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[Photo] UTEP 2030 Strategic Plan to involve students, faculty, staff
Marisol Chavez, Web Editor
• February 10, 2020
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![The app Aura for users will be ready to use by the end of January.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/021120_Aura-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Student creates ride-sharing app for women to fight sexual harassment
Maria Salette Ontiveros, Contributor
• February 10, 2020
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![Linda Wolfe, executive director of The Great Khalid Foundation gives out scholarship check to student from El Paso, Texas.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/012820_GreatKhalid-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] The Great Khalid Foundation offers nationwide scholarship
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• January 27, 2020
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![Anastasia Elliot performs at The Lowbrow Palace for The Great Khalid Foundation benefit concert Thursday Jan. 23, 2019.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/012820_AnastasiaElliot-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Alternative singer Anastasia Elliot performs to support music education, El Paso shooting victims
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• January 27, 2020
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![A recent episode in FRONTLINE, the PBS news documentary series, looks at how El Paso became a focal point in the Trump administration’s immigration policies.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/012120_PBS-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] REVIEW: Human rights through the eyes of immigration
Maria Salette Ontiveros, Contributor
• January 21, 2020
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![Bhutan s aa Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Bhutan01-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Natalicio and dean of students strengthen UTEP’s ties with Bhutan during visit
Sasha Minjarez, Contributor
• December 23, 2019
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![File Photo](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/120319_RecoveryElPasoStrong_COLOR-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] The border community mends its wounds: El Paso heals through artistic expression
Anahy Diaz, Contributor
• December 3, 2019
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![Hao Tien Moy Torres will be graduating this Fall 2019 with a BA on computer science.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/120319_Profile3_04_COLOR-600x900.jpg)
[Photo] Hired at Microsoft, graduate advises to start early
Maria Salette Ontiveros, Contributor
• December 3, 2019
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![The Trans-Siberian Orchestra comes to El Paso every year.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/111919_TSO_01.jpg)
[Photo] Trans-Siberian Orchestra Returns to El Paso
Prospector staff report
• November 19, 2019
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![Canabidiol-based products for sale at El Paso, Tx.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/110519_CBD-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] El Paso sees rise of CBD stores
Paulina Astrid Spencer, Staff Reporter
• November 19, 2019
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OPINION: ‘Oh my God, Karen, you can’t just ask people why they’re white’
Claudia Hernandez, Photo Editor
• November 12, 2019
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![It is normal for students to use social media often. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are very popular social media platforms among young people.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/111219_SocialMedia-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP students use social media to connect with the world
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• November 12, 2019
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![Día de los Muertos is a Mexican celebration that is also celebrated in the border.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/102919_DiaDeLosMuertos-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Fall celebrations are as diverse as the citizens participating
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• October 29, 2019
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[Photo] OPINION: Tennessee politician embodies the homophobic and bigoted underbelly of America
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• October 29, 2019
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[Photo] OPINION: Connecting on a spiritual level
Noah Sarabia, Contributor
• October 29, 2019
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![Bumble is a d social and dating application that facilitates communication between interested users.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/10_15_2019_Bumble_COLOR-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Online dating affects students in both positive and negative ways
Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Copy Editor
• October 22, 2019
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![Alcohol is the most widely used drug on American college and university campuses.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/10_15_2019_Alcohol_COLOR-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP addiction services promote smart drinking
Sven Kline, Contributor
• October 22, 2019
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![El Paso/Ciudad Juárez border fence.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/10_15_2019_Wall_COLOR-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] El Paso Matters: Michigan-native journalist starts digital platform
Paulina Astrid Spencer, Staff Reporter
• 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)
[Photo] 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)
[Photo] New Texas law on Title IX takes effect
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• October 8, 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)
[Photo] Students weigh in on local case of anti-LGBTQ business controversy
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• October 1, 2019
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![La Union Maze will open theirs doors for public soon.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/09_24_2019_UnionMaze_01_COLOR-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] La Union Corn Maze reopens for fall season
Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter
• September 24, 2019
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![Acclaimed Mexican sculptor Sebastián created a piece designed especially for UTEP titled Esfera Cuántica Tlahtolli.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/09_24_2019_Sculpture_01_COLOR-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Las esculturas de ‘Sebastián’ en la frontera
Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Copy Editor
• September 24, 2019
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![E-cigarettes work by heating up a liquid in order to produce an aerosol that users inhale into their lungs.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/09_24_2019_Vape_02_COLOR-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Let’s ban flavored e-cigarettes
Maria Ramos Pacheco, Contributor
• September 24, 2019
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![UTEP students continue to struggle finding parking on campus.
Claudia Hernandez](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/09_17_2019_Parking_01_COLOR-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP study focuses on parking solutions
Paulina Astrid Spencer, Staff Reporter
• September 17, 2019
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![Graduate students listened to multiple speakers at the Graduate Leadership Panel at El Paso Gas Conference Center Tuesday Sept. 10, 2019.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/09_17_2019_GraduateLeadershipPanel_01_COLOR-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Graduate students open up on benefits and struggles of pursuing a master’s
Margaret Cataldi, Contributor
• September 17, 2019
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![UTEP announced that in-person classes will be the norm in the fall as El Paso Covid-19 cases have dropped and vaccination levels have increased.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/09_10_2019_SafeUTEP_01_COLOR-675x900.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP continues to offer mental health resources
Anahy Diaz, Contributor
• September 10, 2019
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![Middle blocker Mallory Yost scores against Coppin State Friday Sept. 6, 2019.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/09_10_2019_Volleyball_03_COLOR-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Miners volleyball goes 2-2 in Borderland Invitational
Michael Cuviello, Sports 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)
[Photo] Época de Oro Film Festival promotes classic Mexican films
Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor
• September 10, 2019
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![The 11th president in UTEP, Heather Wilson, at Monday’s press conference.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/08_26_2019_Wilson_01_COLOR-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] President Wilson kicks off the new semester
Valeria Olivares, Editor-in-Chief
• August 27, 2019
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![Felipe Frayre visited the site of Saturdays mass shooting to pay his respects to the victims.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_5221-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Trump’s upcoming visit stirs resentment among El Paso residents, officials
Prospector Staff
• August 6, 2019
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![The community pay their respects for the victims at Cielo Vista Walmart, Monday August 6th.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_5179-900x600.jpg)