All content by Valerie Herrera
![Engineering students create prosthetic limbs for impoverished amputees](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Screen-Shot-2015-07-14-at-10.40.26-AM.jpg)
Engineering students create prosthetic limbs for impoverished amputees
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• July 14, 2015
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![FDA to burn fat](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Screen-Shot-2015-07-07-at-10.18.05-AM.png)
UTEP STEM recognition breaks barriers for underrepresented students
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• July 7, 2015
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![House Bill 11 is aimed at securing the Texas-Mexico perimeter from human smuggling and cross-border traffic related crime.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/BorderSecurityWEB-900x600.jpg)
Sweeping border security bill raises concerns
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• June 23, 2015
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![Creativity for equality](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Pride-parade-900x600.jpg)
![UTEP hopes the new the new improvements to Centennial Plaza will provide an innovative and modern space for students to study, recreate, dine, and build community.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/CentennialPlaza_01WEB-900x600.jpg)
Centennial transformation brings new changes to campus life
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• June 9, 2015
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![A ‘Wicked’ show returns to the Sun City](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Wicked.jpeg)
A ‘Wicked’ show returns to the Sun City
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• May 20, 2015
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![Modern Hookah is located by TI:ME at the Montecillo shopping center in West El Paso.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/ModernHookahWEB-900x600.jpg)
Student entrepreneur builds recipe for success
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• May 5, 2015
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![HBCU marching band competition comes to El Paso](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/BattleOfElDoradoWEB-900x600.jpg)
HBCU marching band competition comes to El Paso
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• April 28, 2015
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![The opening reception for this year’s Earth Week exhibition will be held at 6 p.m. at the Union Gallery on April 22.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/UnionGallery_01WEB-900x600.jpg)
Union Gallery features third annual Earth week Exhibit
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• April 21, 2015
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![The fourth-annual Chica Power Fest will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Business Administration Building.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/LatinitasChicaFestWEB-900x600.jpg)
Latinitas host girl empowerment fest
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• April 14, 2015
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![Dr. Larry Lesser, UTEP mathematical sciences professor, was announced the winner of the New York City Museum of Mathematics Pi Day of the Century song-writing contest.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/DrLesserTeaching_AM_02WEB-900x601.jpg)
Professor wins Pi Day of the Century contest
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• April 7, 2015
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![Thai Chef Café is located in the lower 4800 block of Dyer Street in Northeast El Paso.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ThaiChefCafe_HB_01WEB-900x601.jpg)
Unique Thai cuisine that is worth every penny
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• April 7, 2015
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![Shopping addiction affects six percent of the U.S. adult population and is frequently linked with mood swings and anxiety, which leads to the compulsion to spend money.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ShoppingAddiction_RC_02WEB-900x600.jpg)
Shopping as therapy–or is it an addiction?
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• April 1, 2015
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![A student uses the app “Tinder” in between classes.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/TinderAppWEB-900x600.jpg)
“Tinder” now charges for dating app
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• March 24, 2015
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![Teaching artists meet at Creative Kids for a Border Beats workshop.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ChildensProgramWEB-900x601.jpg)
New children’s music program launching in the spring
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• March 24, 2015
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![Server Cristina Tejada serves chamoy ale at Cantina Malolam, located at 4935 N Mesa St.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ChamoyBeer_HB_01WEB-900x600.jpg)
New craft beer gives a borderland taste
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• March 17, 2015
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![Owner of House of Dame Intimates, Gloria Reza works on her corset designs.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/WaistTraining_03WEB-900x600.jpg)
Women seek curvy shape through waist training
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• February 24, 2015
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![Contouring has become a popular makeup trend among UTEP students.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Countering_MR_02WEB-900x599.jpg)
Contouring new trend in the beauty industry
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• February 24, 2015
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![New motor speedway is located at 8600 Gateway East Blvd.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/0to60_HB_01WEB-900x600.jpg)
Indoor go-kart speedway is sparking up attention
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• February 17, 2015
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![The Humane Society of El Paso is spreading Pet Awareness during the month of February.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/PetAwernessWEB-900x600.jpg)
Keep your furry friend happy during Pet Awareness Month
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• February 10, 2015
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![Three young girls enjoy their alchoholic beverages at the East side Cabo Joe’s location.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/CaboJoesWEB-900x675.jpg)
New businesses are booming in Far East El Paso
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• February 3, 2015
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![Dead Beach Brewery will open this spring at 406 Durango St.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/DeadBeachBreweryWEB-900x628.jpg)
Homemade brewery coming soon to Downtown El Paso
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• February 3, 2015
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![Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull perform at the Don Haskins center Tue. Jan. 27](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/EnriquePitbull_MR_01-900x600.jpg)
Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias light up the Don Haskins Center
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• January 28, 2015
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![The Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery is located at 1501 N. Zaragoza in East El Paso.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/TiltedKilt_01WEB.jpg)
A touch of Ireland bistro makes it to the city
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• January 27, 2015
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![Bill Robertson, mathematics professor, also known as Dr. Skateboard.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/DrSkateboard_AM_02WEB-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Skateboard: a hobby, a sport, a teaching tool
Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter
• January 20, 2015
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