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UTEP Library announces operation hours for Spring 2022

Prospector Staff Report January 19, 2022

As the beginning of the semester approaches, the UTEP Library announced via email their operation hours, in which their services will be available to cover students’ needs. The library will continue to work with students to ensure the best academic...

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UTEP's COVID-19 vaccination clinics and testing sites continue their operations

UTEP’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics and testing sites continue their operations

Prospector Staff Report January 19, 2022

EP’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics and testing sites continue their operations  As positive cases for COVID-19 spike again in El Paso. The clinics are free and open to the public; If you are a UTEP student, faculty, or staff there will be a dedicated...

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Uncertainty overwhelms the El Paso community as COVID-19 infections rapidly increase across the borderland region.

Students discuss UTEP’s safety protocols amid COVID-19

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor January 18, 2022

Uncertainty overwhelms the El Paso community as COVID-19 infections rapidly increase across the borderland region. Despite the arrival of omicron, a new highly infectious COVID-19 variant, UTEP has announced that students, faculty and staff will be...

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U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar discusses military funding, immigration, bipartisanship, and student loans in an interview with The Prospector.

Escobar aims to improve conditions for military and immigrants

Alberto Silva Fernandez and Anahy Diaz January 18, 2022

  U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-El Paso) grew up with her parents and four brothers in El Paso's Lower Valley. They did not have much money, but they found their way with what they had. The congresswoman’s unwavering dedication to the...

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Beto O’Rourke speaks to attendees about his stance on women’s rights, weapons, school funding and his campaign for Governor.

Beto returns to El Paso in hopes of gathering local support

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter January 10, 2022

Beto O’Rourke returned to El Paso Saturday Jan. 8 in hopes of getting support from his hometown as he prepares to face Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in the race for Texas Governor.  Hundreds of masked individuals filled the empty parking lot...

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UTEP encourages the use of masks indoors on campus, but will not mandate masks.

Students discuss UTEP’s safety protocols amid COVID-19

Victoria Rivas, Arts and Culture Editor January 9, 2022

Uncertainty overwhelms the El Paso community as COVID-19 infections rapidly increase across the borderland region.  Despite the arrival of omicron, a new highly infectious COVID-19 variant, UTEP has announced that students, faculty and staff will...

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Photo courtesy: UTEP Cheer

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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