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While AI may be a beneficial tool, journalists should still double check information generated by AI.

AI in the world of the journalism

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter April 11, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made its way into journalism. Creating story pitches, headlines and gathering data are now easier than ever. But should journalists have their guard up when using this technology?
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Horizon City Council candidates focus on city growth in upcoming May election

Ximena Cordero, Audience & Engagement Editor April 9, 2025
The Town of Horizon City is holding elections for city council with five seats up for grabs. With Horizon’s continued growth, candidates share their hopes for the city’s future. Early voting is from April 22 to 29 and election day is May 3.
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Senator Blanco visited UTEP, his former campus, to discuss Texas' most pressing issues.

State senator comes home mid-way through 89th legislature

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor April 9, 2025
Senator Cesar J. Blanco, fresh off a flight from the Texas state capitol headed straight to his alma-mater, UTEP, to discuss the state’s most pressing issues.
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Jolette Robles, a sophomore majoring in psychology and Daen Bermudez, a junior majoring in computer science, are both in their second semesters serving as peer leaders and support students.

Building belonging at UTEP with ESE Peer Leaders

Vianah Vasquez, Contributor/Writer April 7, 2025
UTEP’s ESE Peer Leaders is an organization focused on helping incoming miners find their path at UTEP.
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UTEP stands as one of the largest Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the U.S., dedicated to student success and inclusivity.

History of UTEP as a leading Hispanic-serving institution

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter April 2, 2025
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is one of the largest Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) in the United States. The university focuses on a variety of dimensions to support its Hispanic and Latino students, a demographic that makes up 84% of its student body.
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Victor Sanchez is a master’s student in business administration currently serving as a teaching assistant in political science.

Advice to student from educators who once walked the UTEP campus

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter April 2, 2025
Educators who embrace new students every semester at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have once been in a lecture hall before, studied at the library for an exam. These educators spoke to The Prospector to share insightful advice to new and returning Miners.
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Dust storms take over El Paso

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor March 28, 2025
After eight dust storms put the 915 in a "Dune"-like environment, The Prospector sat down with Univision 26 weatherman Aldo Acosta to break down why 2025's dust storms have been unprecedented and explore their possible causes.
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Students, faculty and staff are able to enjoy a free warm meal provided by "Pete's Plate", a collaboration between the UTEP Women's and Gender Studies Department and Mustard Seed Café.

Pete’s Plate Program provides meal alternatives to students and staff at UTEP

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter March 19, 2025
With a goal of helping students feel secure and supported, Pete’s Plates is a program run by the Women’s and Gender Studies department to provide students with free meals and other essential items.
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Protesters unite against cuts of federal worker. Photo courtesy of Free Malaysia Today (FMT)

DOGE’s effects on present and future government workers

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor March 17, 2025
From over 200,000 federal employees being laid off, to research grants being halted, those with aspirations to work for the government have to deal with DOGE’s changes.
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The board's decision to cut staff positions and fine arts programs sparked strong opposition from educators, parents and students.

Socorro ISD approves mass layoffs of 300 employees following $38 million budget deficit

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer March 17, 2025
A school board meeting was held on February. 19 at 6 p.m. at the District Service Center, where several parents, students and supporters of the SISD community pleaded with the school board to not eliminate fine arts programs to deal with a budget deficit. After a five-hour long meeting, the school board voted 3-2 to reduce staff, increase class sizes and make cuts to the fine arts program.
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A Juan Gabriel impersonator performs at 'Together Juntos' to offer the attendees some musical relief as they collect information on organizations and services that may be helpful to them.

The more you know, the more you grow: ‘Together-Juntos’

Vianah Vasquez, Contributor/Writer March 14, 2025
On Feb. 16 Border Network for Human Rights hosted “Together Juntos” a community civic and resource fair where 30 plus local service providers shared resources and valuable information to the community.
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The Undergraduate Learning Center at UTEP was filled with students participating in the 2025 Miners Leadership Summit on Feb. 28, attending multiple breakout sessions and a keynote speaker presentation.

Miners Leadership Summit leads students down path of success

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer March 14, 2025
The Miners Leadership Summit was a one-day leadership program on Feb. 28 that invited the UTEP community to partake in a keynote speaker presentation, multiple breakout sessions and networking opportunities.
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