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Sophia Villalobos

Sophia Villalobos, Contributor/Writer

Sophia Villalobos is a contributor for The Prospector. She is a junior, majoring in creative writing with a minor in psychology at UTEP. Hoping to continue her career in the publishing field, she is currently working on her first book to be published.

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According to the University of Washington, it takes the average college graduate three to six months to find employment following graduation.

Graduates search for jobs after graduation

Sophia Villalobos, Contributor December 1, 2022

Before Carlos Yanar graduated from UTEP with a degree in finance, he knew he would have to start his search for jobs in order to start his career. In El Paso, there is a lot of competition for higher paying jobs, but not enough positions.   “After...

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Universities in Texas have been offering gender-neutral bathrooms to promote inclusivity amongst transgender and non-binary students. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

UTEP’s availability of gender-neutral restrooms

Sophia Villalobos, Contributor November 11, 2022

Universities all over Texas have been offering gender-neutral restrooms to promote inclusivity for those who identify as transgender or non-binary.   The last thing students should worry about when they are in school is where to use the bathroom....

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month as there are fundraisers that happen throughout the month to raise awareness.

UTEP acknowledges Breast Cancer Awareness Month with fundraiser

Sophia Villalobos, Contributor November 1, 2022

Although breast cancer cannot be prevented, it can be detected early to increase the chance of treatment. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which attempts to raise awareness of the disease‘s early warning signals and motivate women to get mammograms. A...

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As Halloween and fall is in season, many black cats suffer from mistreatment due to the superstition of them being bad luck.

Keep black cats safe on Halloween

Sophia Villalobos, Contributor October 18, 2022

Halloween is the time of the year where people of all ages go out and indulge in things like trick or treating. Teenagers have been known to prank houses in the community by throwing toilet paper or eggs and have even gone so far as hurting innocent animals...

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"NAMIwalks El Paso" gathered around Ascarate park to raise funds and promote mental health awareness Oct. 8.

‘NAMIwalks’ brings mental health awareness to El Paso

Sophia Villalobos and October 11, 2022

NAMIwalks El Paso gathered around Ascarate park to raise funds and promote mental health awareness Oct. 8.  Registration began at 8 a.m. and people from all over the community joined to show their support and raise funds. NAMI El Paso is an affiliate...

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Director of the Leadership Studies Programs Areli Chacón Silva, Ph.D. talks about colorism in Latinx communities.

Panel presentation discussed the importance of Chicanx inclusion and diversity

Sophia Villalobos, Contributor October 5, 2022

A panel presentation, “Bringing Chicanx Pedagogies to Life: a Plática on Strategies for Inclusion and Leadership,” was held Sept. 29 through a collaboration of the Department of Communication, Chicano Studies and the Leadership and Community Engagement...

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The “EP” letters located in San Jacinto Plaza have been changed in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

New Love Letters in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in El Paso

Sophia Villalobos, Contributor September 27, 2022

The City of El Paso is displaying a new art installation at San Jacinto Plaza, 114 W Mills Ave., dedicated to Hispanic Heritage Month.   Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated from Sep. 15 through Oct. 15 every year since 1988 when it was enacted...

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Mauricio Ibarra Ponce de León leads the El Grito chant with names of historic Mexican figures and a “Viva Mexico” chant.

UTEP begins Hispanic Heritage Month with El Grito Ceremony

Sophia Villalobos, Contributor September 16, 2022

El Grito de Independencia, also known as El Grito de Dolores, is a celebration of Mexico’s Independence from Spanish rule. Every year, Mexican families and friends get together to celebrate and scream “Viva Mexico!” This tradition breaks country...

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Photo courtesy of UTEP Mental Health and Services

Dr. Jeffrey Y. Kuroiwa speaks on mental health and services

Sophia Villalobos, Contributor September 9, 2022

The Department of Political Science and Administration sponsored a mental health talk from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday Sep. 7. The talk was given by Dr. Jeffrey Y. Kuroiwa, Assistant Director of Clinical Services and Staff Counselor at Counseling and...

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Photos courtesy of Mike Loya Center of Innovation and Commerce.

Center for Innovation and Commerce provides UTEP students resources for developing successful businesses

Sophia Villalobos, Contributor September 9, 2022

The Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce, Blackstone LaunchPad and Studio G is an entrepreneurship platform that serves UTEP students. They provide guidance for students seeking to create their brand or a new business, encourage them to join organizations...

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The Cirque du soleil Ovo, their installation inspired by insects, will be at the Don Haskins Center Sep. 15-18 at 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Photo credit to Ed Schipul/ creative commons

Don Haskins hosts renowned artists this fall

Sophia Villalobos, Contributor August 23, 2022

The Don Haskins Center, 151 Glory Road, is welcoming the new semester with a variety of event listings.   The semester starts off with Iron Maiden and their Legacy of the Beast World Tour at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. The four-member English heavy...

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