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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

UTEP African-American Studies director Michael Williams plans to train the next generation of students and gain visibility for the program, both on and off campus.

REACHING FOR THE COMMUNITY

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor September 6, 2016

When Maceo Dailey passed away in October 2015, he left a hole not only in the El Paso community but in the African-American Studies Program at UTEP. The new director, Michael Williams, not only seeks to preserve Dailey’s legacy, but to expand on that...

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UTEP students completed 1,115,524 hours of volunteer experiences and service learning.

UTEP surpasses the one million mark for community service hours this year

Grecia Sanchez, Staff Reporter September 6, 2016

Last year, the Center of Civic Engagement from UTEP reached the million mark for community service. The 1,115,542 hours completed by UTEP students was calculated based on volunteer experiences and service learning. Casandra Reyes is a graduate assistant...

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Trump visited Mexico last week causing controversy for his past comments on Mexicans.

Your next President

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor September 6, 2016

Donald Trump’s record with Latino voters is dismal to say the least, and his recent visit to Mexico to speak with President Nieto is seen by some as an attempt to bring in the undecided voters or Republicans who are apprehensive about Trump’s temperament....

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Professor Maria de los Ángeles Flores is teaching her first semester at UTEP.

New journalism professor makes her way to the border

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief September 6, 2016

Student journalists at UTEP are welcoming a new addition to their multimedia journalism program. Professor María de los Ángeles Flores will be teaching research methods and Borderzine along with professors Zita Arocha and Kate Gannon. Flores, an admirer...

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Fans de Juan Gabriel fuera de su casa.

Homenaje al Divo de Juárez

Grecia Sanchez, News Reporter September 5, 2016

PHOTOS: Las cenizas del artista mexicano Juan Gabriel se trasladaron a Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua el sábado, 3 de septiembre con motivo de acudir a la misa y homenaje a este cantautor. El lugar del evento fue a lo largo de la Avenida 16 de Septiembre...

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UTEP takes a big fall in Washington Monthly rankings

UTEP takes a big fall in Washington Monthly rankings

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter September 1, 2016

This year UTEP saw a drastic drop in the Washington Monthly's annual college rankings. Once a perennial top 10 university in the D.C. publication, UTEP is now ranked 93rd. The precipitous fall came after Washington Monthly’s new approach in their...

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College Assistant Migrant Program awarded $2.1 million

College Assistant Migrant Program awarded $2.1 million

Rene Delgadillo and Grecia Sanchez August 30, 2016

UTEP was awarded a five-year grant of $2.1 million from the U.S. Department of Education to help students who come from migrant and seasonal farm worker families to better accommodate them in the college life experience. The College Assistance Migrant...

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tue. May 24.

Your Next President

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor August 30, 2016

Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has a 90 percent chance to win according to the New York Times, but her recent success can be attributed toward her focus on the dangers of Donald Trump and less so on her own platform and appeal. The back and forth...

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Freshman forensic science major Julia Clarice Cartwright recieves a scholarship from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

UTEP student awarded NAACP scholarship

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor August 30, 2016

The El Paso branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People held its fourth-annual Freedom Fund and Award Banquet on Saturday, Aug. 27. The NAACP gave out two scholarships to local students as well as three awards to prominent...

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School of Nursing among the best in the Southwest

School of Nursing among the best in the Southwest

Rene Delgadillo, Staff reporter August 29, 2016

UTEP's School of Nursing has been ranked the 30th best school from a total of 35o nursing schools. UTEP is among the best schools in the Southwest, according to NursingSchoolsAlmanac.com. All schools were evaluated on three specific criteria, according...

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Miner legend Ted Banks passes away

Miner legend Ted Banks passes away

Javier Cortez, Web Editor August 26, 2016

Former UTEP Track and Field head coach Ted Banks, passed away at his Gunter, Texas home late Thursday night. He is survived by his wife Judy, three children; Jennifer, Ted and Tom and two grandchildren; Hunter and Jade Nix. Banks was 82 years old. During...

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Woman in El Paso has tested positive for Zika virus

Woman in El Paso has tested positive for Zika virus

Rene Delgadillo, Staff reporter August 25, 2016

A woman in El Paso has tested positive for the Zika virus after returning from a visit to Puerto Rico. This is the second case that has been confirmed in El Paso. The woman, who has now been isolated, spent at least a week in Puerto Rico, and after...

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