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The Prospector
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Old Sheepdog Brewery hosts the Presidential debate on Sept. 10.

Is El Paso Still Safely Democratic?

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • September 27, 2024
As the political landscape shifts, multiple factors continue to influence voter sentiment, with some reinforcing existing loyalties while others push voters in new directions.
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Banes General Contractors Inc works with El Paso County to renovate the Agua Dulce Skatepark for the community.

Renovations coming to Agua Dulce Skatepark and various city parks across El Paso County

Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor • September 24, 2024
The Far Eastside Agua Dulce Skatepark is under renovation thanks to a state park improvement grant. Aguadulce is one of many parks across the county facing renovations due to this grant.
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Niesha Burgher was born in Jamaica and represented her country and UTEP at the Olympics this year.

Olympians & Paralympians in the 915

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 20, 2024
Paris 2024’s global competitions have officially wrapped up. Yet, the recognition of those who reside in El Paso and competed in the Olympics has barely begun.
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Santos Limon looks to unseat Texas’ 23rd Rep. Tony Gonzales ahead of historic 2024 general election

Santos Limon looks to unseat Texas’ 23rd Rep. Tony Gonzales ahead of historic 2024 general election

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • September 20, 2024
Santos Limon and Tony Gonzales are set to face off in the general election for Texas’s 23rd district. As the election approaches, Limon presented his visions and plans to the voters if elected. Santos Limon claimed victory in the Democratic primary election, and incumbent Tony Gonzales emerged as the winner in the Republican primary runoff.
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Leyenda Azteca, a local mariachi group, performs at the 2024 El Grito ceremony.

UTEP Celebrates 214th anniversary of Mexican Independance with El Grito Ceremony

Iziah Moreno, Staff Photographer • September 20, 2024
In honor of Mexican Independence day, UTEP hosted its annual “El Grito” ceremony in Centennial Plaza. Guests included Cónsul General of México in El Paso, Mauricio Ibarra, color guard and military band of the Instituto Tecnologico de Ciudad Juarez, and others.
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Charleigh Tallman is a short film creator and actor. Tallman enjoys theater arts and how it brings out his passion for acting.

‘Follow it and defend it’ The career choices for Hispanic students at UTEP

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor • September 18, 2024
The pressure to attend college is stressful enough. UTEP students share their experience of pursuing their passions even if they have majored in STEM, liberal arts, or business fields.
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Blue and violet ribbons symbolize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: CAPS encourages students to seek resources and support

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • September 17, 2024
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. As college students, school life along with personal lives can be hard to manage and become overwhelming, but there are always resources to help manage a mental health crisis.
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The wall of art at the Union Art Gallery Exhibit showing art that represents Chicano(a)s for Hispanic Heritage month.

El Paso celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with food, music, and arts in events throughout the city

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • September 16, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month is commemorated takers place Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. In honor of this month, several organizations around El Paso will be holding events to honor and share Hispanic and Latino cultures.
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“Segundo Barrio” is one of the poorest areas in the country, per census.

The unpleasant recognition of 79901 zip code: El Segundo Barrio’s past and present struggles

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 11, 2024
El Segundo Barrio is one of El Paso’s oldest neighborhoods, and it’s also one of the most impoverished areas in the country. Race, culture and education all play a factor in the why and it’s our roots that can possibly lead to a change. 
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Dionne Mack, El Paso’s City Manager, at her desk at City Hall ready to start business.

El Paso’s new City Manager Dionne Mack looking to create new job opportunities, and striving for a better relationship with El Pasoans

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor • September 6, 2024
Previous Deputy City Manager, Dionne Mack has swiftly taken her seat in her new position as city manager on Sept. 3. Here’s what she has to say about the city’s relationship with UTEP.
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At EPCC Valle Verde’s Writing Center, free Narcan is available for students and community members.

EPCC distributes Narcan on all campuses to help spread awareness of the opioid crisis

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor • September 5, 2024
As overdose deaths continue to rise in the county, EPCC is making an effort to stop the rising trend. Narcan, the drug used to reverse an opioid overdose, is now available on all EPCC campuses for free.
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Voting for El Paso mayor candidates will be Nov. 5.

Renard Johnson, Cassandra Hernandez amongst those seeking El Paso mayor’s office following Oscar Leeser’s final term

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • August 30, 2024
It is time for El Paso residents to meet the mayoral candidates. Candidates Renard Johnson, Steven Winters, Elizabeth Cordova, and Cassandra Hernandez discuss their policies and hopes for the city if elected Mayor.
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