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Student receives a full paid semester thanks to tacos

Student receives a full paid semester thanks to tacos

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief November 29, 2016

Defending the importance of diversity in the U.S in a time when ethnicity is under the spotlight played a key role in the winner of this year’s El Taco Tote Taculture Scholarship. On the borderland, El Taco Tote has several locations that aim to serve...

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International students get a taste of Thanksgiving

International students get a taste of Thanksgiving

Grecia Sanchez, Reporter November 24, 2016

The Baptist Student Ministry, Office of International Programs, Office of Study Abroad, and Residence Life and around 60 volunteers hosted the third annual Thanksgiving Without Borders event so international students could celebrate the American holiday...

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SELC sponsors Secret Santa Program for underpriveledged families

SELC sponsors Secret Santa Program for underpriveledged families

November 21, 2016

UTEP's Student Engagement and Leadership Center will sponsor the Secret Santa Program this year to organize a Christmas party for families and children in need. Students from RSO organizations came together to participate in gift wrapping for the toys...

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This tagging was found in the mens restroom on the third floor of the Liberal Arts Building on Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Hateful tagging found at Liberal Arts Building

The Prospector staff November 17, 2016

A protest is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 19, at 6 p.m. at the University Library in response to social media posts spreading around the campus that described a racist message that was tagged on campus. The Prospector has reached out to University...

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Value of peso drops after presidential election

Value of peso drops after presidential election

Rene Delgadillo, Layout Editor November 15, 2016

The Mexican peso plummeted as investors and citizens of both  the U.S. and Mexico witnessed Donald Trump becoming the president-elect of the United States. Many are worried about  how Trump’s policies could affect Mexico’s currency and economic...

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Bringing the World to the Border

Bringing the World to the Border

Mariana Rodriguez, Contributor November 15, 2016

The Office of Student Life is inviting its diverse student population to celebrate different world cultures on campus by hosting the second-annual International Cultural Festival from Nov. 14 to 18. The weeklong event brings countries from across the...

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Graduate student in computer science, Nakul Karle, was born and raised in Mumbai, India.

From Mumbai to UTEP, student talks about his international experience

Grecia Sanchez, Staff Reporter November 15, 2016

Born and raised in Mumbai, India, Nakul Karle is a graduate student in computer science who came to UTEP in February 2015 to start his doctoral research. The city of Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra state in India. It is the fourth-most populous...

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The walk back to the center

November 15, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump gave his first post-election interview on “60 Minutes” on Sunday, Nov. 13; Trump stood firm on some issues and seemed to walk back on others. Steve Bannon, former CEO of Breitbart News, was named as Trump’s chief strategist...

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Protestors in opposition of the arena question Representative Cortney Niland on its location after the community meeting.

Members of the Union Plaza neighborhood refuse to leave home

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief November 15, 2016

Editor’s note: This is the third part of a three-part series on efforts being made to save the Union Plaza neighborhood. The city held its first community meeting on Monday, Nov. 14, after a month of unanswered questions from residents of the Union...

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UTEP students organize “Not My President” peaceful protest

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor November 12, 2016

While riots in Portland, Oregon and Oakland, California have sprung up since the election results, in El Paso, Texas over a thousand people in San Jacinto Plaza chose to peacefully protest the rhetoric and policies of President-elect Donald Trump. Alphonso...

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Appreciation Bash hosted for Veteran's Day

Appreciation Bash hosted for Veteran’s Day

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor November 11, 2016

The Military Student Success Center hosted the Veteran's Day Appreciation Bash on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Union Plaza. The 1st Armored Division Band and rock band Shockwave performed at the event. Military affiliated students and veterans were able to...

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Sophomore pre-nursing major Raneem Karboji expresses her thoughts of the election results.

Peaceful protest at Centennial Plaza against President-elect Trump

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor November 10, 2016

Senior sociology major Mariah Ramirez organized a peaceful protest against the result of the presidential election on Nov. 10 at Centennial Plaza. Participants took a knee for a few minutes in silence then they talked peacefully about their concerns....

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