The Prospector

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...

The legacy of ‘66 50 years later

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief • November 3, 2015

Even if it wasn’t clear to everybody at the time, there would be a before and after to March 19, 1966. At a time when the NCAA Tournament was nowhere near the national spectacle it is today, Texas Western’s (now UTEP) victory over Kentucky to claim...

Faculty, students and staff voice concerns about gun control

Alonso Moreno, Copy Editor • November 3, 2015

In a room with about 40 people, a tense atmosphere could be felt as one man rose from his seat and approached the microphone to speak once more. “Free speech is dead,” he said. “This new law has killed it.” The man delivering the heartfelt speech...

UTEP researchers develop low-cost device to monitor HIV patients’ health

Valerie Terrazas, Contributor • November 3, 2015

UTEP researchers patented a new device that helps HIV patients monitor their health quickly and at a low cost. Tests for people who live with HIV can be complicated, difficult and expensive. Thomas Boland, Ph.D., professor in the department of metallurgical,...

The risks that come with Halloween fun

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter • October 27, 2015

According to pop culture, Halloween is a night of crimes ravaging through the community, but the picture isn’t so grim in the Sun City. Being one of the safest cities in the U.S., however, doesn’t mean the evening will be without risk. El Paso Police...

Texas group wants jobs for soldiers after military careers

Amanda Guillen, SHFWire • October 27, 2015

WASHINGTON – Military families were on the minds of 12 El Pasoans last week as they attended the 2015 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition. Members of the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce arrived in Washington from...

UTEP celebrates the life of Dr. Dailey

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief • October 27, 2015

The University of Texas at El Paso’s students, faculty and staff commemorated the life and career of Maceo Crenshaw Dailey, Jr., Ph. D. At Magoffin Auditorium on Monday, Oct. 26. Dailey spent close to 10 years in El Paso and at UTEP, where he founded the...