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Kristen Scheaffer

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor/Writer

Kristen Scheaffer is a senior, studying multimedia journalism with a minor in creative writing. She is starting her final semester at UTEP and The Prospector, with hopes of graduating in December. When she is not reporting, she can be found reading, writing, drawing, and hiking. Her aspirations include publishing her own writing and delving more into politics.

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Tamaulipas voted for the legalization of same-sex marriage in Mexico Wednesday, Oct. 26. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

Same-sex marriage becomes legal across Mexico

November 15, 2022
The environmental impact of tailgating and litter

The environmental impact of tailgating and litter

November 9, 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.

Franklin Mountains State Park hosts Halloweenfest to educate the public

November 2, 2022
This year is women’s head coach Kevin Baker’s sixth season at UTEP, and he is the first coach in the UTEP program to have three winning seasons within their first four years.

Head coach guides women’s basketball team

November 1, 2022
As Dia De Los Muertos is one of the most important celebrations in Mexican Culture, the UTEP Library has setup a display in honor of Bobby Byrd.

UTEP library holds a display for Bobby Byrd for Día de los Muertos

October 30, 2022
Based on the film version of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” the UTEP Dinner theatre will be performing “The Rocky Horror Show-Live On Stage!” which centers on a couple whose car breaks down, and finds themselves at the castle of Dr. Frank-Furter, a transvestite from the planet transsexual who is trying to create the perfect man. Photo courtesy of the UTEP Dinner Theatre.

Dinner Theater’s Rocky Horror has audiences ‘shivering with anticipation’

October 18, 2022
Hector Azurmendi as Dracula, with Natalia Sosa Quiroz, Paula Vasquez, and Ava Trousdale as the Vixens, at the first “Dracula” showing Friday, Oct. 14, at the El Paso Playhouse.

‘Dracula’ a blood pumping show

October 17, 2022
The 28th annual Community Fair at Hueco Tanks State Park will take place Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16. The fair will include indigenous groups educating the audience on their traditions and presents an opportunity for people to experience the history and geology. Photo courtesy of Joachim Hees III.

Hueco Tanks State Park celebrates its 28th annual Community Fair

October 13, 2022
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.

UTEP student self-publishes debut book while running nonprofit

October 13, 2022
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.”

Banned books trigger national debate

October 6, 2022
Early voting will take place Monday, Oct. 24 through Friday, Nov. 4. Residents can go to any election site to vote. Photo courtesy of andysternberg/Openverse.

A student’s how-to guide for voting

October 4, 2022
On Sept. 30, 1972, the Guadalupe Mountains National Park was authorized by congress, and this year their fiftieth anniversary is celebrated.

[Photo] Guadalupe Mountains National Park celebrates golden anniversary

September 30, 2022
The Sunflower Bank has an art installation with El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation to recognize Pediatric Cancer Awareness month.

El Paso Children’s Hospital and Sunflower Bank collaborate using children’s art

September 28, 2022
Cactus Flower Bookery offers a wide range of collections and themes, not only selling books but also tote bags, jewelry, stones and other gifts.

Make a visit to the borderland’s best bookshops

September 20, 2022
A member of NAMI shares a photo of her and her brother during a writing workshop held Sept. 2

NAMI addresses mental health through writing

September 14, 2022
Associate Professor in the department of history, Yolanda Chávez Leyva, is one of 12 Latinos who will be featured in the Smithsonian exhibit which will run until 2025.

Leyva chosen as notable Latina for exhibit

September 6, 2022
(From left to right) Juan Roman and Raymond Acevedo are both sophomores at UTEP and are both first-generation students.

UTEP’s first-generation students weigh in with their experiences

August 30, 2022
Beast,starring Idris Elba, Leah Jeffries, and Iyana Halley, is a thriller about a family whose trip to Africa takes a dark turn when a rogue lion terrorizes them. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures.

‘Beast’ teaches family values in this thriller

August 24, 2022
UTEP student Dyana Guillen-Garza has been in contact with the Center for Accommodations and Support services, also known as CASS at UTEP. Guillen-Garza that is chronic and has interfered with her studies.

UTEP student challenges CASS policy

August 23, 2022
The Mariachi El Capitán of Chapin High School opened up the hite House Initiative Latino Economic Summit by performing July 22.

UTEP hosts White House Initiative Latino Economic Summit

July 29, 2022
The Prospectors photo archive.

The importance of voting in the upcoming governor’s race

July 29, 2022
Roe v. Wade may be gone, but not our spirit

Roe v. Wade may be gone, but not our spirit

June 25, 2022
High schools such as W.H. Burges offer early college programs that help students graduate with not only a high school diploma, but also an associate degree, saving students time and money. El Paso Community College collaborates with school districts such as Canutillo, Clint, El Paso, Fabens, San Elizario, Socorro, Tornillo, and Ysleta.

Early college students prepare to join the work force

May 4, 2022
After 22 years, UTEP student body elected its first all-female executive team, Dream. The team from left to right. Cira Vera vice president of external affairs, Gabriela Muñoz as presi-dent, and Alyssa Martinez as vice president of internal affairs Photo courtesy of Victoria Duran.

SGA elects first all-female executive team in 22 years

May 4, 2022
UTEP’s Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) hosted the first student film festival April 9 at the Union Cinema. The winners included (from left to right) Edgar Alvarez for the Miners Choice Award, Fernanda Ponce for Best Storytelling, and Martin Renova for Best Cinematography and Overall Best Picture. Photo courtesy of UTEP’s Student Engagement and Leadership Center.

UTEP’S Student Leadership & Engagement Center hosts first student film festival

April 20, 2022
The Dolores Huerta exhibit located at the Museum of History on 510 N Santa Fe St.

El Paso Museum of History presents Dolores Huerta exhibit

April 19, 2022
Anadeli Bencomo named Dean for College of Liberal Arts

Anadeli Bencomo named Dean for College of Liberal Arts

April 13, 2022
Many local businesses sell items such as soaps, jewelry, healing crystals, candy and more at El Paso markets.

The influential role of the markets in El Paso

April 5, 2022
Despite its low prices, fast fashion produces between 8 and 10% of carbon emissions globally and subjects approximately 160 million children to child labor markets.

The environmental impact of fast fashion

April 5, 2022
Governor candidate Beto ORourke hosted a town hall at the El Paso Community Foundation on Sunday, March 27.

Beto O’Rourke hosts a “People of Texas” Town Hall meeting

March 31, 2022
The effects of overturning Roe V. Wade

The effects of overturning Roe V. Wade

March 24, 2022
UT Promise Plus reduces tuition fee for students

UT Promise Plus reduces tuition fee for students

March 23, 2022
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has reported that El Paso did not meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, making the county the only one in the border region to not meet the requirement.

El Paso addresses air quality standards in county

March 22, 2022
AT&T is working with the Federal Affordable Connectivity Program which will provide affordable internet by replacing the Emergency Broadband Benefit launched in 2020.

AT&T and federal government work together to make connection affordable

March 8, 2022
Founder and former director of the ballet department, Ingeborg Heuser passed away on Feb. 14. Heuser worked 47 years at UTEP and was recognized by the El Paso Commission of the Women’s Hall of Fame. Photo courtesy of ctb001 on Youtube.

Ingeborg Heuser dies at 97, leaving a lasting legacy at UTEP

March 7, 2022
UTEP has been declared an R1 research university for the second time by The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education after reaching this status in December of 2018. UTEP is the only university in the U.S. with this status and a 100% undergraduate admission rate.

UTEP reaffirmed as a top research university

March 5, 2022
The Woman’s Wellness Summit, hosted by the Paso del Norte Hotel on May 19, will include speakers such as LPGA golfer Gerina Piller, UTEP alumn and El Paso boxer Kayla Gomez, and two-time Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman. Photo courtesy of Agência Brasil.

El Paso Junior League to hold Women’s Wellness Summit

March 4, 2022
Juniors Laura Sofia Ronquillo and Maximilian Rothblatt have been awarded with the University’s highest award for scholarship and leadership, the Hawkins Scholarship. This is a $10,000 award that will help them towards graduate school. Photo courtesy of J. R. Hernandez.

Meet the recipients of the Hawkins scholarship

March 2, 2022
The need for activism without tragedy

The need for activism without tragedy

February 19, 2022
With Texas being hit with another winter storm, Governor Greg Abbott addresses Texans with a plan at an Austin news conference Feb. 1. Governor Abbott said there would be 27 state agencies supporting Texans and 10,000 megawatts of extra capacity for use at the expected peak demand.

Abbott responds to winter storm, prepares for power outages

February 19, 2022
Jessica Ruiz asks true or false questions to students who participate at the Sex/Love and Respect booth at Centennial Plaza Feb. 14.

Sex/Love and Respect Week to be held at UTEP

February 16, 2022
The ADA Advisory Committee provides appropriate accommodation to both students and faculty by providing equal opportunities for those with disabilities. The Committee held their first public meeting on Friday, Jan. 21. at the Rivera Conference Center located in the Union building.

UTEP creates new ADA advisory committee

February 4, 2022
While being open with your sexuality with your family has its own struggles, members of the LatinX community tend to have a more difficult time due to the culture.

LGBTQ youth struggle within Latinx community

February 4, 2022
UTEP celebrates National Hijab Day

UTEP celebrates National Hijab Day

February 2, 2022
Local el pasoan pumping gas during the hight of gas prices.

Gas Prices soar, impacting El Pasoans

January 26, 2022
A cap and tassel for the graduating class of 2021

Students feel pressured to decide their future

December 5, 2021
Graduation cap, gown and medal packets for upcoming graduates are available at the University Bookstore.

Commemorating commencement

December 5, 2021
Children sing the U.S. national anthem at the Step-Out/Walk to Stop Diabetes event on Nov. 6, 2021.

Diabetes: Do you know your status?

November 18, 2021
UTEP students can participate in early voting, at the voting site located in the Mike Loya Academic Services Building, Room 131.

Election Day is here: Awareness makes a difference

November 2, 2021
UTEPs SELC hosted a photobooth event on National Coming Out Day.

UTEP celebrates LGBTQ History Month

October 21, 2021
“Where will we grow” exhibit on display in the Centennial Museum and Chihuahua Desert Gardens

UTEP celebrates 27th Annual Florafest

October 6, 2021
Prospector File Photo/Eric Vasquez

Hueco Tanks to celebrate its 27th Annual Interpretive Fair

September 29, 2021
Michelle Esparza, Patrick Gabaldon, Eden Klein, Elisa Samaniego speak at the 35 under 35 Alumni in Law Speaker Series on September 7 2021

UTEP presents 35 under 35 Alumni Speaker Series

September 22, 2021
Photo by Connor Martinez

UTEP receives portion of grant for cancer research

August 31, 2021
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