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S6, EP4: A Look at Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor March 8, 2022

On this week’s new episode of The Prospector Podcast, Victoria Rivas covers the Russia-Ukraine war, as she speaks with UTEP political science, history and economic professors about the global impact this invasion possesses. Julia Lucero speaks with...

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The Prospector Podcast – Season 6, Episode 3

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor February 22, 2022

On this week’s new episode of The Prospector Podcast, Layout Editor Hugo Hinojosa shares his concerns on the long lines that await people trying to cross to Ciudad Juarez on foot on on car. Itzel Giron talks to teacher and UTEP alumni Maurice André...

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The Prospector Podcast – Season 6, Episode 2

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor February 8, 2022

On this week’s special love episode of The Prospector Podcast, reporter Alyson Rodriguez talks to UTEP students about the hardships of dating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Katrina Villarreal tells us the story of legend Jim Forbes, a beloved former...

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A peek into Dr. Diana Natalicio’s Brave Books collection

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor February 7, 2022

The legacy of former UTEP President Diana Natalacio, Ph.D, will continue to live on for years to come. Natalicio's death late last year had a profound impact on the El Paso community, and her personal book collection gives the community a chance to walk...

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The Prospector Podcast – Season 6, Episode 1

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor January 25, 2022

On this new season of The Prospector Podcast, reporter Itzel Giron covers Beto O'Rourke's visit to El Paso as he prepares to face Gov. Greg Abbott in the race for Texas Governor. Multimedia Editor Anahy Diaz brings us the best corners to study at UTEP...

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U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar discusses military funding, immigration, bipartisanship, and student loans in an interview with The Prospector.

Escobar aims to improve conditions for military and immigrants

Alberto Silva Fernandez and Anahy Diaz January 18, 2022

  U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-El Paso) grew up with her parents and four brothers in El Paso's Lower Valley. They did not have much money, but they found their way with what they had. The congresswoman’s unwavering dedication to the...

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The Prospector Podcast – Season 5, Episode 8

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor December 7, 2021

On this week’s episode of The Prospector Podcast, reporter Itzel Giron tells the story of Dolores Anguiano, an 86 year-old student earning her degree in multi-disciplinary studies in December. Editor-In-Chief Julian Herrera gives his farewell to The...

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The Prospector Podcast – Season 5, Episode 7

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor November 23, 2021

On this week’s episode of The Prospector Podcast, Multimedia Editor Anahy Diaz covers the UTEP SGA Town Hall with the university’s police department to speak about the Oct. 29 incident, when two individuals who shot and killed a 22-year-old at the...

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UTEP Police Department Town Hall addresses delayed security response

UTEP Police Department Town Hall addresses delayed security response

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor November 22, 2021

The UTEP Student Government Association (SGA) held a Town Hall Thursday night with the university’s police department to speak about the Oct. 29 incident, when two individuals who shot and killed a 22-year-old at the near by McDonald’s hid inside...

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The Prospector Podcast – Season 5, Episode 6

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor November 9, 2021

On this week’s episode of The Prospector Podcast, Sports Editor Emily Autumn Velasquez talks to women's basketball coach Kevin Barker as the team prepares for its upcoming season. Arts and Culture Editor Victoria Rivas talks to UTEP basketball fans...

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The Prospector Podcast – Season 5, Episode 5

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor October 26, 2021

On this week’s episode of The Prospector Podcast, reporter Alyson Rodriguez talks to the Student Alumni Association (SAA) who is hosting its 14th annual haunted campus tour on Oct. 29. Editor-In-Chief Julian Herrera tells the unearthing legend of El...

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Paydirt Pete lights a candle in honor of President Emerita Dr. Natalicio at the Celebration of Life for President Emerita Diana Natalicio on Sunday, Oct. 24, at Centennial Plaza on the UTEP campus.

UTEP celebrates the life of President Emerita Diana Natalicio

Members of the UTEP family and the public attended a Celebration of Life for President Emerita Diana Natalicio on the UTEP campus Sunday, Oct. 24.  The ceremony reflected the life of Natalicio who led UTEP for 31 years and was the University’s...

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