The Prospector

December 2015 graduates face favorable outlook on job market and economy

Alonso Moreno, Copy Editor • December 1, 2015

As winter 2015 commencement approaches, hundreds of graduates can look to the future with hope as positive trends in the job market and the economy favor the timing of graduation. According to the National Associate of Colleges and Employers job outlook...

UTEP continues to rank low in sexual health report card

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor • December 1, 2015

The University of Texas at El Paso ranked 103 out of 140 in Trojan’s Sexual Health Report Card, an annual study sponsored by the makers of Trojan Brand Condoms and conducted by Sperling’s BestPlaces. The independent study ranks American colleges and...

Experience key when getting a job after graduation

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter • December 1, 2015

Recent reports show college graduates are facing a growing job market, as the unemployment gap between them and the general population continues to shrink. In the middle of an expansionary phase in the current economic cycle, businesses are investing...

Q&A session with UTEP President Diana Natalicio

The Prospector • December 1, 2015

When you first graduated from college, how did you know what to do after that? With encouragement from my professors at St. Louis University, to consider going to graduate school. I had my eye on the University of Wisconsin because it was highly regarded...

Dealing with stress during finals

Valerie Terrazas, Contributor • December 1, 2015

Finals week is almost here, and several students have begun their efforts toward saving the semester, either because of procrastination or because they are obsessed with turning in perfect work. Whatever the reason may be, this time of the semester is...

A Miner in Paris

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter • November 17, 2015

The day was over. Paris nightlife was starting. Fans gathered at the Stade de France to watch a long-awaited match between France and Germany. Friends met up in bars around the city, ready to relax and bring in the weekend. Concert-goers crowded into...

Education in Texas addressed

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor • November 17, 2015

The Texas Tribune, a non-partisan news organization, hosted “Public Education: The Next Five Years,” the seventh installment of special statewide series at UTEP on Friday, Nov. 13. Panelists included State Rep. Mary Gonzalez, D-Clint., Chief Deputy...

War on journalism in Mexico–a war on human rights

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter • November 17, 2015

Dozens of UTEP students, staff and borderland residents gathered to listen to EPCC professor Patrick Timmons speak on Friday, Nov. 13 at UTEP’s Liberal Arts Building. Timmons was on hand to speak about human rights and the situation journalists currently...

Tuition increase looms as UTEP prepares to send proposal to UT System Board of Regents

Alonso Moreno, Copy Editor • November 17, 2015

As December approaches, the University of Texas at El Paso students are concerned about finals, projects and graduation. However, now they can add one more worry to their end of the year activities, tuition increase. UTEP is in its final steps to complete...

UTEP supports those who served

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter • November 10, 2015

UTEP is recognizing its veteran students with Veteran Appreciation Week. Organized by the Military Student Success Center, this weeklong series of events will allow military students to meet others, take part in discussions and receive help with career...

Candidates head into into new round of debates

Alonso Moreno, Copy Editor • November 10, 2015

Sunday was officially the one-year mark before Election Day 2016, and to celebrate, we can take a look at the upcoming presidential debates and some of issues that will be discussed. Republican Party Nov. 10: The next Republican debate will take place...

LGBT Catholics seek acceptance, worship outside church

Amanda Guillen, SHFWire Intern • November 10, 2015

WASHINGTON – With his fingers interlocked and his polished black dress shoe tapping on the carpet, 65-year-old retired priest Joe Hennessy took a deep breath and began to talk about his life as a member of the Catholic Church. His experience is unlike...