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UTEP spirit marches NYC’s Macy’s Parade

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter December 22, 2021

Many woke up Thanksgiving morning with the energy to prepare for the feast taking place later in the evening, all while both UTEP dance and cheer teams found themselves in New York City for the 95th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.  Earlier...

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A flyer for Job Mine alongside multiple career ready pamphlets sits outside the Career Center in room 103 in the Union West.

UTEP students weigh in on career readiness

Julia Lucero, Contributor December 6, 2021

With the semester coming to an end and graduation fast approaching, UTEP students were asked if they felt their colleges have prepared them well enough for their careers.  Junior Nathaniel Regaldo, mechanical engineering major at UTEP, said the...

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A cap and tassel for the graduating class of 2021

Students feel pressured to decide their future

Kristen Scheaffer, Staff Reporter December 5, 2021

As the fall semester ends, some students will be wrapping up the last loose ends before crossing the stage. College can be daunting, knowing students must decide who they want to be at a young age.   According to Liz Freedman, 20-50% of college students...

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Graduation cap, gown and medal packets for upcoming graduates are available at the University Bookstore.

Commemorating commencement

Kristen Scheaffer, Staff Reporter December 5, 2021

Celebrating the occasion is too costly for some students As graduation draws near, it’s time to decide who to invite, where to hold your family get-together, and what to buy to commemorate the event. You have already dropped a lot in tuition, and you...

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A graduating UTEP student holds a diploma folder given to students when they receive their Master's degree.

Grad students wield competitive edge

Julia Lucero, Contributor December 3, 2021

Graduation is creeping up for students and while some may go right into their careers others may consider graduate school as an option.   UTEP Political Science Graduate Studies Director and Advisor Rebecca Reid said graduate school is a terrific...

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UTEP's Keck Center for 3D Innovation and Additive Manufacturing recently opened their facility on Cotton Street.

UTEP Career Center pairs students with best career options

Eduardo Flores, Contributor December 1, 2021

For many students, landing their dream job might seem a distant goal. Career counseling services have played an essential part in colleges and universities across the United States in helping students develop and plan their careers.   Students...

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Dolores Anguiano to walk the stage of the Don Haskins after 30 years in college

Dolores Anguiano to walk the stage of the Don Haskins after 30 years in college

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter November 30, 2021

When entering UTEP, you find students across campus diverse in age and ethnicity, all striving for the goal of one day graduating and earning their degree. For years, Dolores Anguiano has strived for the moment to walk across the stage of the...

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UTEP Library operation hours change for the remainder of the year

Prospector Staff Report November 23, 2021

As the end of the year approaches, the library has changed its operation hours to accommodate the students’ needs during finals week. Providing a quiet and safe space for students to work on their final projects and prepare for their exams, both...

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UTEP Police Department Town Hall addresses delayed security response

UTEP Police Department Town Hall addresses delayed security response

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor November 22, 2021

The UTEP Student Government Association (SGA) held a Town Hall Thursday night with the university’s police department to speak about the Oct. 29 incident, when two individuals who shot and killed a 22-year-old at the near by McDonald’s hid inside...

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The current state congressional district lines for El Paso County. 
Graphic courtesy of Texas Redistricting Home Website.

New district lines impact communities of color

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Photo Editor November 19, 2021

The new congressional and legislative district boundaries were signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbot in October with conflicting conclusions regarding its fairness and causing concern among state legislatures.  Every 10 years, the United...

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False 911 call causes UTEP, other El Paso schools to go into lockdown

False 911 call causes UTEP, other El Paso schools to go into lockdown

Prospector Staff Report November 19, 2021

A public statement from the El Paso Police Department (EPPD) claims that the 9-1-1 call they received Thursday morning, Nov. 18, reporting a “suicidal suspect on drugs with a weapon” threatening violence against local schools were false,...

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Children sing the U.S. national anthem at the Step-Out/Walk to Stop Diabetes event on Nov. 6, 2021.

Diabetes: Do you know your status?

Kristen Scheaffer, Staff Reporter November 18, 2021

November is American Diabetes Month, a time to remind people that they should be aware of their blood sugar and their risk factor.   “It was something I never imagined was going to enter into my life,” said Claudia Martinez Boyd, lecturer for...

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