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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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According to the survey, which gathered responses from 1,782 students, 89% of students live off campus.

SGA survey highlights ongoing frustrations over parking

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter December 5, 2024
A recent Student Government Association survey showed students’ dissatisfaction with UTEP’s current parking system and high permit cost, leaving many students to look for alternative parking options and call for a change.
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The County Attorney’s office filed a suit Feb. 23 against RCI Holdings, former owners of Jaguars and current owners of Chicas Locas.

Legal Battle Ends: El Paso County and Chicas Locas reach preliminary agreement

Alyda Muela, Web Editor December 3, 2024
A court hearing was held Nov. 25 that resulted in a tentative settlement between El Paso County and newly established Chicas Locas Bikini Bar. A finalized agreement will be presented to a judge on Dec. 6.
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Dimel was UTEP’s 26th football head coach in program history and held the job for six seasons.
Photo courtesy of The Prospector archives.

Dana Dimel, former UTEP football head coach, passes away at 62

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter December 3, 2024
Dana Dimel, former UTEP football head coach, has passed away at 62.
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Tim Hernandez’ book, “They Call You Back” opened to a chapter about his journey to Mexico without a translator and the lesson it taught him.

A ‘No Sabo’ parent’s perspective on cultural identity

Dominique Macias, Staff Photographer November 27, 2024
One thing about the Spanish language people often forget is how it can hold a lot of trauma and generational pain. There is so much to consider than just the no sabo kids in this generation.
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Marques Zárate introduces the two “clusters” of his research, with cluster one representing more liberal ideology and cluster two representing conservative ideology.

“The Contours of Latine (Political) Interests” explores the impact of Latino racial identity on political ideologies

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter November 22, 2024
Marques Zárate, Ph.D., presented his research on how the different aspects of Latine race and identity impact the communities' political ideologies through two clusters, one being liberal-leaning and the second being conservative-leading.
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El Paso Animal Urgent Care West stands out against the night, highlighting the clinic's focus on urgent pet care. Bonds passed in the local 2024 election will allow the county's first animal shelter to be built.

Three County Bonds Passed, What Do They Mean?

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter November 20, 2024
El Pasoans voted to pass three county bonds on their ballots. What are these? And how does it affect property taxes?
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Nearly 15% of adults in El Paso have diabetes. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

What should El Pasoans know about gestational diabetes as the city faces rising diabetes rates

Iziah Moreno, Staff Photographer November 20, 2024
Diabetes is a disease most of the population is aware of, but what many are also unaware of is the projected growing trend of Diabetes, particularly in Gestational Diabetes. Gestational Diabetes is a form of Diabetes that presents itself during a pregnancy and has the potential to bring various risks to the mother and child.
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Brown University political science professor Marques Zárate shares his analysis of the 2024 election results during a panel discussion at UTEP on Nov. 14, 2024.

The 2024 Election Explained

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter November 19, 2024
UTEP political science professor Dr. José Villalobos and visiting professor Dr. Marquez Zárate from Brown University joined together to reflect on the election results and what they might mean as we move forward into a new term.
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El Pasoans voted in to revoke bonds for the downtown arena project in the 2024 local election. 
Photo courtesy of The Prospector archives.

El Paso Voters Revoke Bonds for Downtown Arena Project

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter November 18, 2024
Following election night, 56% of El Paso voters (97,463 in total) opted to revoke funding for the creation of a multipurpose performing arts and entertainment facility downtown.
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Here are key factors and safety tips you need to know as El Paso faces rising traffic deaths

Here are key factors and safety tips you need to know as El Paso faces rising traffic deaths

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter November 18, 2024
Pedestrian deaths and driver-related injuries have surged in El Paso, raising community concerns about road safety. TxDOT and local residents emphasize shared responsibility and adherence to safety practices to reduce accidents and promote a safer driving culture.
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Debate on transgender healthcare rises after Ken Paxton sues EP doctor

Debate on transgender healthcare rises after Ken Paxton sues EP doctor

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor November 17, 2024
In a significant move in the debate over gender-affirming healthcare, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a lawsuit against Dr. Hector Granados, an El Paso pediatric endocrinologist, accusing him of unlawfully prescribing puberty blockers and hormone therapy to minors.
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Mayoral candidates Renard Johnson and Brian Kennedy will head into a runoff election Dec. 14.

Mayoral Election Runoff: Kennedy versus Johnson

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter November 15, 2024
After the November elections, the El Paso mayoral election is going to a runoff. Property taxes are the biggest issue on the ballot, and voters are pitted to choose to either grow or balance the economy to say goodbye to the lingering issue.
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