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Aug. 1 marks the first day Senate Bill 11 goes into effect., allowing concealed carry on campus.

Texas Legislature considers open-carry bill

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter February 17, 2015

As Senate Bills 11 and 17 move forward, Texans find themselves closer to the possibility of not only being able to openly carry guns, but also being able to sport concealed firearms at public colleges and universities. On Thursday, Feb. 12, the Texas...

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The border fence dividing the United States and Mexico.

Líneas de El Paso a Juárez afectan a estudiantes

Fernanda Léon, Contributor February 17, 2015

Desde tiempo atrás las líneas que se forman en el Puente Internacional Córdova-Las Americas de El Paso a Ciudad Juárez han representado un problema para estudiantes que cruzan diariamente, incluso afectando su economía. Un agente de aduana del Servicio...

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Overrides cause overcrowding

Overrides cause overcrowding

Ben Woolridge, Staff Reporter February 17, 2015

Before each semester at UTEP, students try to enroll in classes that best fit their individual degree plans, but sometimes it leads to classrooms exceeding the capacity limits. Steven Alonzo, junior digital media production major, has experienced overcrowding...

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New dining experience will open for fall

Stephanie Frescas, Contributor February 17, 2015

Construction for a new dining area on the second floor of the Union East Building will start April 25. The venue is scheduled to open Aug. 1. The World Of Wings will close the day before construction starts, but there is no date for its re-opening or...

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Presiding Judge Sharon Keller (left), Judge Cheryl Johnson and Judge Barbara Hervey address the audience and begin the first oral argument on capital murder.

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals visits UTEP for first time

Lorain Ambrocio, Editor-in-chief February 11, 2015

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals visited El Paso for the first time Thursday, where their sitting was held in the Geology Reading Room at UTEP. The presiding judge and seven of the eight judges heard two oral arguments on capital murder and aggravated...

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Two students talk in between classes. They are not affiliated with the story.

Student virgins fight pressure to save themselves for marriage

Ben Woolridge, Staff Reporter February 10, 2015

Many college students across the country may engage in the popular practice of having sex without committing to a relationship, but a significant number of others commit to remaining virgins until marriage. Lucas Galey, biomedical engineering graduate...

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Outreach, resources for transgender people progressing in El Paso, on campus

Outreach, resources for transgender people progressing in El Paso, on campus

Lorain Ambrocio, Editor in Chief February 10, 2015

This is part one of a two part long-form series, which will be available at theprospectordaily.com. Read part two here. Adriano Kristian Perez always felt different. Growing up in a religious Mexican family and attending an all-girl high school, he...

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For some, dating a single parent may evoke a fear of being unprepared for the relationship, or not wanting to settle down

Dating someone with children may not always be a dealbreaker

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter February 10, 2015

While some prepare to ask someone out for a perfect Valentine’s Day date, others worry how their dates will react to the news that they have children. This is just another worry for about 14.4 million parents. The U.S. census data said that parents...

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Think before you ink—love may be temporary, tattoos are not

Jesus Lopez, Contributor February 10, 2015

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, tattoo parlors and freelancers find their schedules flooded with appointments made by lovesick puppies who want to proudly profess their love to the world with a tattoo. “Some of the craziest love tattoos...

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El Paso ranks as No. 53 out of 200 best performing cities by the Milken Institute, a nonprofit organization that publishes research on economics.

El Paso drops in ranking

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor February 3, 2015

El Paso was ranked this year as No. 53 out of 200 best performing cities by the Milken Institute, a nonprofit organization that publishes research on economics. This is an 18-point drop from the previous year. Austin, Texas, came in at No. 2, and was...

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Dr. Stephen L. Crites works in his office with research on stereotypes and judgements.

Psychology professor researches stereotypes, perceptions in memories

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter February 3, 2015

While you’re busy making assumptions or judging the people around you, there are observers nearby who are busy putting the science behind your actions and why you do that. Dr. Stephen L. Crites, professor and chair of the psychology department, has...

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Doctoral student in chemistry Yanyu Wu will participate in Chinese New Year activities.

Chinese community invites El Paso to celebrate new year

Jesus Lopez, Contributor February 3, 2015

The Chinese New Year lands on Feb. 19, and there will be small celebrations at UTEP and in El Paso to celebrate the year of the sheep. “On Chinese New Year’s Eve, there is always a big meal for the family,” said Yanyu Wu, doctoral student in chemistry....

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