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[Photo] Annual César Chávez Day march ends in celebration
Jasmine Aguilera, Copy Editor
• March 31, 2016
![Two members of the Healthy Miners Sex Positive Peer Education Program demonstrate safe sex.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/SexReportCard_01WEB-900x600.jpg)
UTEP continues to rank low in sexual health report card
Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor
• December 1, 2015
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![Chief Deputy Commissioner of the Texas Education Agency Lizzette González-Reynolds answers questions at “Public Education: The Next Five Years”.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/EducationInTexas_01WEB-900x600.jpg)
![UTEP students protest Senate Bill 11 at Leech Grove on Monday, Oct. 19.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/AntiGunRally_03-900x600.jpg)
Students, faculty and staff protest Campus Carry
Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor
• October 19, 2015
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![Ability to grow with disability](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/AbilityAwarenessWEB-900x600.jpg)
![Members of UTEPs Miner Connection provide a food pantry for students, staff, and faculty.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/MinerConnectionWEB-900x626.jpg)
Students address food insecurity on campus
Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor
• September 29, 2015
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One year later, Ayotzinapa is not forgotten
Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor
• September 25, 2015
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![Piñata Party Supplies provides Donald Trump piñatas for $39.99.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Trump_MR_01WEB-900x600.jpg)
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Bridging the gap between education and technology
Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor
• September 15, 2015
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![UTEP SGA holds a meeting to discuss issues around the UTEP campus and it’s community.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SGApt2_AM_01WEB-900x600.jpg)
![Members of the Student Government Association pose for a photo during this year’s Minerpalooza.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SGAstoryWEB-900x675.jpg)
SGA pushes for greater visibility and transparency
Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor
• September 1, 2015
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![Texas Senator John Cornyn Visits UTEP](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/DSC_0106-900x482.jpg)
Texas Senator John Cornyn Visits UTEP
Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor
• August 31, 2015
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![Senior commercial music major, Robert Vega will be graduating at this year’s spring commencement despite previous setbacks such as spending time in prison.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/PitsofHell_01WEB-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Robert Vega escapes ‘the pits of hell’ to graduate this spring
Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter
• May 5, 2015
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![More than 300 El Pasoans marched on April 30 through downtown to protest anti-immigration bills.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DREAMERS_06WEB-900x600.jpg)
![UTEP professors and students placed second place in the Desal Prize, a Securing Water for Food Challenge.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DesalPrize_01WEB-900x600.jpg)
UTEP team wins second place in Desal Prize competition
Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor
• May 5, 2015
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[Video] Protestors unite for Immigration rights
Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor
• April 30, 2015
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@BaltimorePolice: Please remain peaceful
Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor
• April 28, 2015
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![Regional water shortages prompt researchers for change](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/WaterStory_02WEB-900x600.jpg)
Regional water shortages prompt researchers for change
Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor
• April 21, 2015
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![Students watch UTEP](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MG_9892-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP organizations #DemandBetter
Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor
• April 16, 2015
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![Texas State Rep. Ron Reynolds D-Mo, speaks at a rally for Freedom Advocacy Day.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MG_9674-900x600.jpg)
![A participant at Freedom Advocacy Day holds up an Equality Texas sign.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MG_9667-900x600.jpg)
![Participants at Freedom Advocacy Day cheer.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MG_9665-900x600.jpg)
![A participant at Freedom Advocacy Day listens to Chuck Smith, executive director of Equality Texas, speak.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MG_9660-869x900.jpg)
![Participants at Freedom Advocacy Day smile.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MG_9658-900x600.jpg)
![State Rep. Mary Gonzalez D-El Paso, speaks at a rally for Freedom Advocacy Day.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MG_9653-900x600.jpg)
![Participants stand behind Chuck Smith, executive director of Equality Texas while he speaks at the rally.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MG_9638-900x642.jpg)
![Chuck Smith, executive director of Equality Texas speaks at the rally.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MG_9636-900x563.jpg)
![Participants at Freedom Advocacy Day hold posters.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MG_9625-900x690.jpg)
![Participants gather at the capitol for Freedom Advocacy Day.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MG_9613-900x563.jpg)
![A participant of Freedom Advocacy Day poses for a picture.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MG_9604-900x875.jpg)
![House bill aims to decriminalize marijuana possession](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Screen-Shot-2015-04-14-at-9.34.57-AM-900x529.jpg)
House bill aims to decriminalize marijuana possession
Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor
• April 14, 2015
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![Senior commercial music major, Robert Vega speaks about his time in prison.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PrisonStory_02WEB-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Young Americans for Liberty bring awareness to prison system
Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter
• April 14, 2015
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![New Texas bill would allow police to ask for proof of legal status](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Screen-Shot-2015-04-07-at-9.55.10-AM-900x602.png)
New Texas bill would allow police to ask for proof of legal status
Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor
• April 7, 2015
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![Member of Danza Azteca Omecoatl during the Marcha Campesina.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/MG_8937-900x600.jpg)
![Sergeant Radia McKenzie, financial management specialist and Alena Stepanova, financial management, both with the 4th Financial Management Support Unit, stand at their post during Iron Focus.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/BattleBuddies_02WEB-900x600.jpg)
Legislation could increase access to birth control
Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor
• April 1, 2015
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![Blanca Luz Nava, mother of missing student Jorge Alvarez Nava, breaks down while telling the story of her son.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/43Students_Parents_05-900x600.jpg)
Parents of 43 missing Ayotzinapa students ask UTEP students for solidarity
Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor
• March 17, 2015
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![EPCC graduate in fashion design and industrial flat-pattern-making, Elizabeth Rivero showcases her designs.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/FashionMajors_MR_01WEB-900x600.jpg)
[Video] Fighting Miners lead the way
Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor
• February 19, 2015
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![Juan Gabriel shakes it all off](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/juangabriel-071-900x675.jpg)
![Illustration by Blake Lahham](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cartoon-2-10-2015..jpeg)
![El Paso ranks as No. 53 out of 200 best performing cities by the Milken Institute, a nonprofit organization that publishes research on economics.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/EconomyWEB-900x505.jpg)
“American Sniper,” movie success or propaganda?
Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor
• February 3, 2015
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Obama proposes new plan for free higher education
Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor
• January 27, 2015
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![Construction on Centennial Plaza continues past Fall 2014 deadline.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ConstructionDelay_AM_02WEB-900x600.jpg)
Deadline for construction still in question, UTEP pushes to finish by end of spring
Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor
• January 20, 2015
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