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![The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Lab at UTEP, overseen by Mahesh Narayan.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NANOPLASTIC_EFFECTS_06-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP team leads groundbreaking research in ‘forever chemicals’ found in breast milk formula
Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor/Writer
• July 23, 2024
![The Rubin Center invites renowned graphic design and fine arts professionals to jury the exhibition and award prizes in each medium.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ANNUAL_ART_EXHIBITION_03-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] Glimpsing into the 2024 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
Frida Acuna, Arts & Culture Editor
• July 8, 2024
![Midfielder Miguel Vásquez receives the pass of the ball.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FC_VS_AMERICA_03-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] The Borderland welcomes Club America for a historic friendly match
Sofia Sierra, Web Editor
• June 27, 2024
![President Wilson addresses questions after the proposal plan presentation.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SUN_BOWL_CON_04-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP plans to ‘uplift’ the Sun Bowl
Nicholas Maes, Sports Editor
• May 25, 2024
![Alyson graduated on May 11 with her bachelors in multimedia journalism](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/265a6809-7449-4fcc-ba5d-9710ff32f83b-801x1200.jpg)
[Photo] Four years in a flash, thank you Prospy for everything
Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer
• May 14, 2024
![Eduardo Flores will earn his bachelors degree in organizational and corporate communication this May.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GRAD_GENERATION_05-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] Passing the Pick’s Legacy
Erik Acosta, Editor-in-Chief
• April 30, 2024
![First-generation UTEP student James Rosberg has been navigating UTEPs resources through SSSP as he prepares to graduate this fall.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SSSP_FIRST_GEN02-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] Student Support Services helps students on campus
Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter
• May 1, 2024
![Gino Ybarra and Michelle Delgado showing off their favorite toys at their Ghost Fox Toy Store.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GHOST_FOX_TOY_STORE_AND_GALLERY_12-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] Downtown’s ‘Ghost Fox Toys’ store capture the Sun City
Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer
• April 18, 2024
![Girl excited to be more than halfway through 3-mile run.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GIRLS_RUN_THE_915_04-873x1200.jpg)
[Photo] The empowering story of Girls Run the 915
Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer
• April 17, 2024
![Tino Ortega works on upcoming “Amor” mural at 7715 Paseo del Norte Blvd.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/EL_PASO_3D_BALLOON_MURALS_01-1200x873.jpg)
‘Inflating Inspiration’: The impact of 3D balloon murals on El Paso’s Community
SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer
• April 16, 2024
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![Raramuri doll (CE 1980 – 1987) and water jar (CE 1975 – 1977).](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DUALIDAD_EXHIBIT_05-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] Dualidad: Embracing the culture
Alyda Muela, Contributor/Writer
• April 10, 2024
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![Blooming poppies during the Poppies Fest, Mar. 23 at the El Paso Museum of Archeology.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/POPPIE_FEST05-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] Celebrating El Paso’s favorite flower at the 2024 Poppies Festival
Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer
• April 5, 2024
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![Guest admires “La Familia” tapestry at the Punto de Partida exhibit.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PUENTE_DE_PARTIDA07-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] Punto de Partida: Sharing the stories of the border through art
Melissa Herrera, Contributor/Writer
• March 21, 2024
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![Matthew Melton playing the guitar.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DREAM_MACHINE03-copy-873x1200.jpg)
[Photo] Dream Machine: Psychedelic healing from sounds
Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Arts & Culture Editor
• March 19, 2024
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![Prayer wheel found behind Centennial Museum.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CULTURAL_CAMPUS_HOTSPOTS02-1200x873.jpg)
![Beginning in 1963, the men’s basketball team went on a run of NCAA championship appearances.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/UTEP_SPORTS_HIST05-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP sports: Building on a legacy
Jorge Guajardo, Staff Reporter
• March 12, 2024
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![Hikers admire the view from Mammoth’s Trunk Trail.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LOCAL_HIKING_SPOTS09-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] Peak pursuits: Navigating nature’s trails safely in El Paso
Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer
• February 28, 2024
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![Junior forward Derick Hamilton attempts a layup.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MBB_VS_LATECH07-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP men’s basketball fights to the end in tough loss against top ranked LA Tech
Nicholas Maes, Sports Editor
• February 27, 2024
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![Little girl admires clownfish at the aquarium.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/INTERACTIVE_AQUARIUM01-1200x873.jpg)
Jungle Reef touch aquarium unleashes a sea of excitement in El Paso
SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer
• February 22, 2024
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![Junior guard Delma Zita looks to pass the ball.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/WBB_VS_WKU06-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP Women’s basketball fights WKU to the end in triumphant win
H. Catching Marginot, Contributor
• February 19, 2024
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![A fluffy furry friend surrounded by Valentines Day decor brings a wagging tail and heartwarming charm to the holiday season.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LOVE_FOR_PETS01-1200x873.jpg)
![Junior guard Corey Camper Jr. attempts a shot against NMSU senior guard Femi Odukale.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MBB_VS_NMSU06-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] Men’s basketball defeats NMSU Aggies in Battle of I-10 ls
Nicholas Maes, Sports Editor
• February 13, 2024
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![A Waddle Through Time exhibit at Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens open from Jan 27 through July 27, 2024.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/A_WADDLE_THROUGH_TIME02-1200x873.jpg)
![Junior guard Corey Camper attempts a shot against JAX State junior forward Caleb Johnson.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MBB_JAX_STATE06-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP men’s basketball beats out Jax State Gamecocks in first-ever meeting
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Contributor
• February 7, 2024
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![Gypsy Rose was released from Chillicothe Correctional Center in Chillicothe, Missouri, on Dec. 28 and has since grown a large social media platform.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GYPSY_ROSE_PUBLIC_EYE-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] Idolized and scandalized: Gypsy Rose Blanchard
Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter
• February 2, 2024
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![Migrants await entry into shelter to escape harsh winter.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ELPASO_HOMELESS_WINTER06-1-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] Where is the empathy? Going inside of El Paso’s homeless culture
Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor
• January 30, 2024
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![Vegetation and campus gardens create a serene atmosphere for college students to unwind.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BEST_DOWNTIME_CAMPUS_SPOTS03-1200x873.jpg)
Where to chill during these chilly days
SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer
• January 23, 2024
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![Around 40% of dogs suffer from noise-related phobias. One of the major ones being fireworks which trigger stress responses that can affect their overall health.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CANCELLING_FIREWORKS01-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] Foul or fun: A closer look at fireworks
H. Catching Marginot, Contributor
• January 19, 2024
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![“Esfera Cuántica Tlahtolli” in front of Fox Fine Arts.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/FOX_FINE_ARTS01-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP Fox Fine Arts Building woes
Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter
• January 16, 2024
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![In 2021, 1/5 of crashes in El Paso were caused by intoxicated drivers, resulting in at least one injury or fatality.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DUI_ACCIDENTS02-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] DUI incidents: How much more can El Paso take?
Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor
• January 16, 2024
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![Graduate merchandise and attire available for winter graduate students at the University Bookstore.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/COMMUNITY_GRAD_SUPPORT02-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] A deep dive into Sun City grad support
Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor
• December 7, 2023
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![Fitting into the popular “clean girl” makeup look.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FITTING_THE_BOX02-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] Fitting in a world of ever-changing beauty
H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter
• November 30, 2023
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![UTEP Percussion Ensemble at the Fox Fine Arts directed by Andy. P Smith.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/UTEP_PERCUSSION_CONCERT03-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] A heart pounding percussion performance
Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter
• November 8, 2023
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![Ofrenda built by the Ardovino’s Dessert Crossing community to remember loved ones.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/NOCHE_DE_LOS_MUERTOS08-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] Commemorating loved ones at the Noche de Muertos market
Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagment Editor
• November 7, 2023
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![Skeleton dancers in Dia De Los Muertos parade.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DIA_DE_LOS_MUERTOS03-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] The beauty in death: Celebrating the lives of our lost ones
Ruth Urquiza, Contributor/Reporter
• November 2, 2023
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![Amid the sweet treats, a hazard intake could be waiting in the candy dispersed on Halloween.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CANDY_SAFETY02-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] The scariest time for unsafe candy
Katy Ruiz, Contributor/Reporter
• October 25, 2023
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![El Paso Museum of History exhibits Mexicanidad: Folkorizing a Nation 1921-1971 available at the second floor, Gallery D, through Feb. 24, 2024.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MEXICAN_EXHIBITS01-1200x873.jpg)
Mexicanidad: Folklorizing a nation
SalmaPaola Baca, Contributor/Photographer
• October 13, 2023
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![Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare performed by UTEP Theatre and Dance.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SHAKESPEARE_EVENT07-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] Shakespeare festival blending cultures together
Erik Acosta, Web Editor
• October 3, 2023
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![Star Wars characters appear at the El Paso Space Festival for their fans.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/EL_PASO_SPACE_FESTIVAL06-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] El Paso Space Festival launching into orbit
Erik Acosta, Web Editor
• September 26, 2023
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![UTEP dance team opens for Minerpalooza.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/MINERPALOOZA_RECAP01-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] A Miner-Tastic Minerpalooza
Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Reporter
• September 18, 2023
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![Hispanic Heritage Month Gallery at Union Gallery.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/HISPANIC_HERITAGE_MONTH_GALLERY01-1200x873.jpg)
[Photo] Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month at the Union Gallery
Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter
• September 13, 2023
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