The Prospector

Students struggle to erase the tattoo stigma

Matthew Euzarraga, Contributor • September 16, 2014

According to a 2013 survey done by the Center for Professional Excellence at York College of Pennsylvania, 61 percent of human resource managers said tattoos would hurt a job applicant’s chances. There are exceptions in tattoo-friendly companies such...

Past treasures gone, but not forgotten

Andrea Acosta, Entertainment Editor • September 9, 2014

There are hidden tales and meaningful stories behind every building on campus. Despite the constant revamping that UTEP has undergone throughout the years, stories remain a vital part of the university’s essence and history. The following are some fun...

Greek Life continues to grow on campus after 100 years

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter • September 9, 2014

UTEP has many reasons to celebrate during its centennial year. Fraternity and sorority life has been a prominent and prolific aspect of UTEP for many years, providing the university with philanthropic, academic and communal endeavors for all students...

Library evolves to provide resources to students

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter • September 9, 2014

The UTEP Library currently holds more than one million books to go along with government documents, micro-films that help keep 100-year old newspapers intact, art collections, computer labs and meeting rooms at the students’ disposal. It is a little-known...

Union hosts Welcome Back Block Party

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter • August 27, 2014

Jam-packed with music, food and games, Union Programs launched their Welcome Back Block Party Wednesday at the Union Breezeway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Block Party is kick-starter for upcoming fall events such as the Get Reel Film series, High...

Bhutanese dancers to perform with UTEP students and faculty

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter • August 26, 2014

UTEP students and faculty will join Bhutanese dancers and musicians for special performances throughout the week. The event will present a combination of Bhutanese music and dance with Western cultural elements. The program made its world premiere...

Minerpalooza lineup announced

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter • August 21, 2014

Minerpalooza will be "The Party of the Century,” and will take place at 6 p.m. on Sept. 5. More than 30,000 people are expected to attend this year. UTEP is proud to announce this year’s special music entertainment line up starting with Matta Johnson,...

La Union will aMAZE UTEP

Kimberly Valle, Staf Reporter • August 21, 2014

Summer season is near an end, but its only the start of La Union maze as their season will begin on September and will be themed to commemorate UTEP’s centennial. La Union maze will be showcasing their art through the maze. It has been cut by a...

Students Rock N’ roll their way to music industry

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter • August 14, 2014

Thanks to a recording studio school that opened last year, interested students no longer have to leave town to get a hands-on-experience in the music industry. A & R School of Audio and Recording studio was started by Vavy Lozano, a famous music...

UTEP invites you to take a picture

Andrea Acosta, Entertainment Editor • August 5, 2014

To close the Centennial Exhibit Series, the Centennial Celebration Office announced the Centennial Photo Contest, an opportunity for El Paso and the UTEP community to participate in the schools centennial celebration. Students, faculty and staff are welcomed...

Meal prepping on the go

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter • July 31, 2014

Alex Levario, junior business management major, and Freddy Garibay, junior accounting major, recently opened Phit Phuel, a new and booming healthy food prep business, Meal prepping has become very popular among its customers, which has resulted Phit Phuel...

‘La Ley’ will rock El Paso en Español

Andrea Acosta, Entertainment Editor • July 24, 2014

Grammy award winners and Rock en Español band, La Ley, is scheduled to make a stop in the Sun City to present their "Retour" show at 7 p.m. on Thursday Oct. 23 at the Don Haskins Center. Originally from Chile and composed of Andrés Bobe, Rodrigo Aboitiz,...