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Kristen Scheaffer

Kristen Scheaffer

Kristen Scheaffer is a Senior, studying Multimedia Journalism and minoring in Creative Writing at the University of Texas at El Paso. With Contributor and Staff Reporter under her belt, she is in her second semester at the Prospector. When she isn’t reporting, Kristen enjoys reading, writing, drawing, and hiking. Her aspirations include publishing her writing and delving more into politics.

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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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