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New beginnings arise for The Prospector

Javier Cortez, Copy Editor • Aug 27, 2018

At The Prospector, we are used to changing. It happens all the time and in every facet of our industry. We are a college newspaper that mirrors the professional newspapers and publications we strive to be like. Each semester we have staff that comes...

Despite wind track and field shines at UTEP Invitational

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • Apr 21, 2015

The Miners hosted their second track meet of the season at Kidd Field on Saturday, April 18. Many of the events carried on despite the wind on a day that also served to recognize UTEP’s seniors. Despite nature doing it’s best to spoil the day, 16...

Chihuahuas split opening series, host Reno next

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor • Apr 14, 2015

With an opening record of 2-2, the Chihuahuas now turn their attention to the Reno Aces, who are in town from April 13-16. The Aces are the affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks and come to El Paso after splitting a series with the Albuquerque Isotopes. A...

Students raise awareness about Chapel Hill

Ben Woolridge, Staff reporter • Feb 19, 2015

The recent murders of three young Muslims in Chapel Hill, North Carolina last Tuesday by alleged gunman Craig Stephen Hicks has prompted some Muslim students to emphasize Islamic awareness on the UTEP campus. “It’s about hate,” said Reem Issa,...

SGA hosts game day for students

Jesus Lopez, Staff reporter • Feb 19, 2015

The Student Government Association hosted a Game Day Wednesday, Feb. 18, and Thursday, Feb. 19, to promote student engagement with the members. Students were able to interact with SGA senators and representatives to discuss their concerns about the...

Presidents Day celebration at UTEP

Alonso Moreno, Staff reporter • Feb 17, 2015

The office of student life held its Presidents Day celebration Monday, Feb. 16 at the UTEP Union Plaza. The celebration is part of the historical events section, organized by the Office of Student Life, and it’s aimed to celebrate the federal holiday...

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals visits UTEP for first time

Lorain Ambrocio, Editor-in-chief • Feb 11, 2015

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals visited El Paso for the first time Thursday, where their sitting was held in the Geology Reading Room at UTEP. The presiding judge and seven of the eight judges heard two oral arguments on capital murder and aggravated...

Belly Dance Extravaganza makes a stop in El Paso

Jesus Lopez, Staff reporter • Jan 23, 2015

Fans of belly dancing will now have a chance to attend the Belly Dace Extravaganza Saturday at Chamizal National Memorial. Kareesha Willow, a popular belly dancer in El Paso, who has been performing since the age of six, will be featured at the event....

Michael Brown’s death a reproductive justice issue

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter • Aug 19, 2014

The day Michael Brown got shot by a white cop, who was now been identified as Darren Wilson, my Tumblr feed had blasted with posts dealing with the issue. Photo sets and articles about police brutality, racism, oppression and chaos were all there mixed...

THIS WEEK IN NEWS

Aug 19, 2014

Binational Colloquium UTEP is hosting the Family Binational Colloquium on Immigration Family Reunification Conference on Friday, Aug. 22 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Health Sciences and Nursing Building. The conference will be held inside room 211. Consul...

University names Giorgis as new dean of College of Education

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter • Aug 19, 2014

UTEP has named Cyndi Giorgis, Ph. D, as the new dean of the College of Education, taking the position from Steve Riter, Ph.D., who served as interim dean since August 2013. Giorgis previously worked at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas as executive...

Senators discuss legal changes to help curb campus sexual assaults

Daniel Wheaton, SHFWire Intern • Jun 24, 2014

WASHINGTON - Campus administrators, lawmakers, police officers and victim advocates convened Monday on Capitol Hill to discuss how to address sexual assaults on campus. This was the third roundtable discussion held by Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo.,...

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