David Sanchez, Training and Development Consultant in Human Resources at the University of Texas at El Paso, has been holding workshops on emotional intelligence and building stronger interpersonal relationships.  An El Paso native, Sanchez, got his...

As I am sitting here at my laptop, typing away at what may be the most sentimental piece I have written for The Prospector, I cannot help but see the faces of my fellow writers. We all met and became friends because of our passion for words, news and...

The state of Tamaulipas voted for same-sex marriage legalization in Mexico, Wednesday, Oct. 26. There were 23 votes in favor of legalization while there were 12 who voted against it and two abstentions.   With the approval of the city’s Congress of...

One of the greatest American pastimes is coming together for a good, competitive game of football with an ice-cold beer, some burgers on the grill and maybe even some team colors painted on your face. Even better is if someone can attend an in-person...

Franklin Mountains State Park rangers held Halloweenfest, an event used as a teaching tool about the region’s creepy crawlies, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30 at the visitors’ center for the park.   Some of the booths represented there...

This year marks the beginning of Kevin Baker’s sixth season at UTEP, though he’s a veteran coach for the sport, and this is year 16 in his college basketball career.   Although he considers Austin his hometown, Baker says he was a bit of a military...

The UTEP library makes an altar, or an ofrenda, for the dead every year and dedicate it to someone prominent at the university, as well as for the writing and art community. This year’s altar was erected Thursday, Oct. 27 and was dedicated to the late...

As the UTEP Dinner Theatre celebrates its 40th anniversary, the Rocky Horror Show opened, selling out seats to El Paso. What is a fan-favorite for this time of year, the show is based on the 1975 cult-classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show” by Richard...

“Dracula” started its first showing Friday, Oct. 14, at the El Paso Playhouse. Saturday’s performance opened to a packed house, eager to see the Halloween classic with some audience members even dressed for the part.   Rebecca McVay Condra,...

What was once called the Interpretive Fair celebrates its 28th year at Hueco Tanks State Park. The two-day event will take place Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16. There will be no fees charged on these dates and no capacity restrictions.   The...

UTEP student Kierra Lopez-Robinson, organizational and corporate communication major, self-published her debut collection of poems, “Daughter of the Sun,” Aug. 18 through Amazon. Lopez-Robinson was only 24 years old when her book was published.  Lopez-Robinson...

While many authors and stories are celebrated and advocated for, the United States is in the middle of a debate on what literature should be allowed in schools. Banned Books Week is usually celebrated in the final week of September.   Texas Gov....

As November draws closer, so does election time and with a publicized race this year, some may be overwhelmed by how to vote. Election Day is scheduled for Nov. 8.    The seat that has been in the news is for Texas state governor. However, there...

On Sept. 30, 1972, the Guadalupe Mountains National Park was authorized by congress, and this year their fiftieth anniversary is celebrated.

In recognition of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, El Paso Children’s Hospital and Sunflower Bank have provided a space for an art installation. On display is the art of pediatric oncology patients, located at Sunflower Bank’s downtown location,...

The City of El Paso is home to a handful of cozy bookshops hoping to promote literacy and give back to the community with their new, rare, donated and affordable selection of books. While corporations like Barnes & Noble do diligent work in providing...

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) at UTEP engages students with the use of creative writing as a therapeutic outlet. Pauline “Po” Ku, bilingual creative writing graduate student, leads the group every two weeks in these sessions, occasionally...

Yolanda Chávez Leyva, Associate Professor for the Department of History and Director of the Institute of Oral History, was one of 12 notable Latinos chosen for the Smithsonian exhibit “¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States” in Washington...

As students begin their classes this semester, for many this is a huge step. For some, it is their first time at college and for others, they are the first in their immediate family to pursue college.   According to University Communications, 48.4...

Editor’s note: This review has no spoilers.  Though it was not anticipated to be a blockbuster, “Beast” stood out with its four-dimensional characters, adding depth to the normal bestial thriller. Although the film is formulaic to the average...

UTEP criminal justice major Dyana Guillen-Garza has challenged the Center for Accommodations and Support Services (CASS), policy after receiving multiple suggestions to take medical leave instead of finishing her summer classes. On top of living with...

UTEP hosted a summit Friday, July 22, to connect the Latin community with leaders and resources. The event was co-hosted by the Aspen Institute and is the fourth in this series of summits, kicking off in San Antonio, then hosting in Denver, Chicago and...

As November draws closer, the governor’s race is getting more heated. With hot topics like gun rights, the new abortion law, and the power grid, voters should know where each candidate stands on these topics.   However, El Paso may not have the...

The Supreme Court has overturned Roe vs. Wade, supporting states like Texas and Mississippi in their bid to limit abortion rights.   Currently, Texas allows up to six weeks for an abortion; however, women do not usually discover their pregnancy that...

After completing the early college program provided by EPCC, Paulina Medrano will graduate, leaving them to receive their bachelor’s degree only two years after graduating high school. “Early college high schools are opportunities for students...

The UTEP student body elected its first all-female executive team, Dream, since 1999. Starting June 1, the Student Government Association (SGA) will welcome Gabriela Muñoz as president, Alyssa Martinez as vice president of internal affairs, and Cira...

UTEP’s Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) hosted their first student film festival April 9 at the Union Cinema and provided students, no matter their major, an opportunity to show their work. “A few months ago, the Student Engagement...

The El Paso Museum of History is hosting an exhibit called “Dolores Huerta: Revolution in the Fields/ Revolución en los Campos” until June 26. The exhibit highlights labor rights activist, Dolores Huerta, and her impact on farmers’ rights.   The...

UTEP names Anadeli Bencomo, Ph.D., as the new dean for the College of Liberal Arts. Bencomo is scheduled to begin the position June 1.   Bencomo, a Venezuelan native, is coming to UTEP from the University of Houston, where she has served for...

Art and farmer’s markets provide non-commercial options to El Paso residents while providing revenue to pop-up business owners. Every weekend in El Paso, residents can attend the markets downtown and in the Upper Valley to browse the selections of...

Fast fashion has grown in popularity over the last couple of decades, leading to a decrease in price but an increase in controversial labor while negatively impacting the environment. It is the process of a speedy turnover of affordable, trendy clothing...

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke made a pitstop to his home city of El Paso, Texas during his “People of Texas” state tour. He addressed El Pasoans in an intimate rally held at the El Paso Community Foundation at 1 p.m. on Sunday,...

It has been six months since S.B. 8 went into effect in Texas. It has been about three months since the U.S. Supreme Court allowed it to stay in effect for the time being. The month of March is supposed to celebrate women and the strides we have made,...

The UT System Board of Regents created a $300 million endowment as a means to reduce the cost of higher education for undergraduates at seven UT institutions, including UTEP. The UT system and UTEP leaders along with elected officials met with the community...

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has reported that El Paso County is the only one in the border region to not meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).   The TCEQ is an environmental agency for Texas with 16 regional...

AT&T rolled out a plan, working with the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), to provide affordable internet, replacing the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB), a fund launched in 2020 to aid households who could not afford stable internet...

Former UTEP ballet director Ingeborg Heuser passed away Mon. Feb. 14 surrounded by loved ones, according to her obituary.    Heuser, founder and former director of the ballet (and what is now the dance) department, was born in Berlin, Germany in...

UTEP has been declared as a R1 “Very High Research” university by The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Out of nearly 4,000 degree-granting institutions. UTEP falls within the ranks of 141 R1 universities. This places it...

A Women’s Wellness Summit will be held on Thursday, May 19, at the Hotel Paso del Norte hosted by the Junior League of El Paso (JLEP), a women’s organization committed to volunteering and promoting women’s potential to provide change and improvement...

Students Laura Sofia Ronquillo and Maximilian Rothblatt were awarded the Hawkins scholarship, an award providing two UTEP students with 10,000 dollars each to go toward their school career.   The Hawkins Scholarship is considered the highest award...

On Jan. 11 one of my podcasts dropped a new episode. I grabbed my shopping list for Target and headed out, starting the new episode to listen to on my way. This episode stuck with me. It was NPR’s “Code Switch,” and the episode was, “They came,...

Winter Storm Uri hit Texas and the eastern half of the United States Thursday, Feb. 3, 2021, leaving nearly 4 million Texans without power, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. The damage adds up to nearly $295 billion.  That storm took...

UTEP will be hosting a series of events to mark this week to educate the student body on healthy relationships. These events will kick off on Monday, Feb. 14, and will be ongoing for the week.  The month of Feb. marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness...

The newly formed Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, Advisory Committee at UTEP will meet monthly to discuss accommodation needs on campus.   The ADA went into law in 1990 and was signed by George H. W. Bush. It was created to outlaw discrimination...

Editor's note: Latinx is a term referring to people of Latin American heritage who identify as gender-neutral.  El Paso is a city of culture and community, yet there is one group that is still struggling in the community: those among the Latinx LGBTQ+...

National Hijab Day is Tuesday, Feb. 1, and the Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) has teamed up with the Muslim Student League to celebrate UTEP’s first Hijab Day and educate students on campus.   The Muslim Student League (MSL) is...

Gas prices are climbing nationally, impacting the way people commute. For three weeks the average cost of gasoline has been on the rise, according to GasBuddy. The year 2022 has had a greater incline compared to recent years.    As of Monday, Jan....

As the fall semester ends, some students will be wrapping up the last loose ends before crossing the stage. College can be daunting, knowing students must decide who they want to be at a young age.   According to Liz Freedman, 20-50% of college students...

Celebrating the occasion is too costly for some students As graduation draws near, it’s time to decide who to invite, where to hold your family get-together, and what to buy to commemorate the event. You have already dropped a lot in tuition, and you...

November is American Diabetes Month, a time to remind people that they should be aware of their blood sugar and their risk factor.   “It was something I never imagined was going to enter into my life,” said Claudia Martinez Boyd, lecturer for...

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2 and it is time to cast our ballots. This year, there has not been a lot of talk about the election, lacking the usual two-party candidates.  “In the ballot, El Paso voters will find eight propositions to amend...

UTEP’s Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) and the Inclusion and Advocacy program are celebrating Queer History Month by hosting Queertober events.   “Queertober is the way that we celebrate Queer History Month, which...

Florafest is around the corner as we progress into the cooler weather. From 9 a.m. on Oct. 9th at the UGLC plaza until they sell out, the Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens will be holding their 27th annual Florafest.  The event...

Hueco Tanks State Park will celebrate its 27th Annual Interpretive Fair next month. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16 and Sunday, Oct. 17, guests are welcome to attend various events ranging from traditional performances to educational tours...

UTEP is hosting the year-long 35 under 35 Alumni Speaker Series, introducing students to 35 alumni under the age of 35 who have graduated from UTEP in their respective fields. The goal of this series is to present the possibilities of earning a UTEP...

The University of Texas at El Paso has been selected to receive a portion of a $142 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) for cancer prevention and research. Dr. Xiujun “James” Li and his research team...