The Prospector

Students awarded scholarships to study abroad

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • May 5, 2015

This semester, a few UTEP students were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad. The scholarship is awarded to more than 2,700 students every semester nationwide. The scholarship’s purpose is to aid students to study...

Robert Vega escapes ‘the pits of hell’ to graduate this spring

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter • May 5, 2015

Robert Vega stands out in a crowd. It might be his tattoos, which offer a slight glimpse into his past or perhaps it’s the battle scars he has earned from years of martial arts fighting, or maybe it’s the humble, yet intense look in his eyes, which...

Traditional breakfast grows with new location and activities

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter • May 5, 2015

As the demanding finals week commences across campus, a UTEP tradition will continue to relieve students from grueling due dates and exams, at least for one night. Students will be able to enjoy from an array of activities, free food, entertainment and...

In-state tuition for DREAMers at risk

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor • May 5, 2015

A row of students dressed in cap and gowns stood in protest against a slew of anti-immigration bills introduced into the state legislature this session at an immigration rally on Thursday, April 30. The event was organized by the Border Network for Human...

Recap of the 2015 Texas Legislation session, tuition and immigration bills filed, among others

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter • May 5, 2015

Maria Esquinca contributed to this story. January 2015 not only marked the beginning of the new semester at UTEP, it also marked the beginning of the 84th Texas legislative session, which was set to be a heated one with issues such as education, gun...

UTEP team wins second place in Desal Prize competition

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor • May 5, 2015

On Earth Day, a team of UTEP professors along with the help of students placed second in the Desal Prize, a Securing Water for Food Challenge, in which competitors had to create technologies that can be used by farmers for crops in developing countries. The...

Hard-working seniors are recognized with prestigious award

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter • May 5, 2015

As a child, senior mechanical engineering major Joselyn Cardenas would look up at planes as they flew by and knew one day she wanted to help design them. She is now one step closer to fulfilling her childhood dream. Not only is Cardenas about to graduate,...

The pursuit of graduate school is for the motivated

Lorain Ambrocio, Editor in Chief • May 5, 2015

Many students already know where they will pursue graduate school, as acceptance letters rolled in during the semester. But for those still contemplating whether they should go to graduate school, the age-old question is sure to be asked after the graduation...

Paying off loans troublesome for many, national student loan debt reaches $1.1 trillion

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor • May 5, 2015

According to a Pew Research Center Report conducted in 2014, about four-in-10 U.S. household owners who are younger than 40 currently have some student debt. This is the highest share on record, some UTEP alums say that loan de bt is something that can...

Protestors unite for Immigration rights

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor • April 30, 2015

More than 300 El Pasoans marched under the blazing sun to protest against a slew of anti-immigration bills filled in the Texas legislature this session. Beginning at Armijo Park and ending at Cleveland Square, protestors marched through...

UTEP Dinner Theatre entertains audiences for 32 years

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor • April 28, 2015

As the curtain rises, the UTEP Dinner Theatre prepares to finish up their production of “Mary Poppins” in their 32nd year. “Mary Poppins” is among the many acclaimed musicals the UDT has produced. As the only year-round full-time dinner theater...

Texas legislation moving to ban powdered alcohol

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter • April 28, 2015

The idea of bringing “powderitas” to outdoor activities or parties without the added bulk of a bottle might not become a reality as Texas looks to ban powdered alcohol. A bill by state Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth, would ban the sale and possession...