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 UTEP unveiled its new learning studio for multimedia productions July 5.

UTEP unveils modern multimedia studio for students and staff

Elisha Nuñez, Contributor July 15, 2021

On July 5, UTEP unveiled a brand-new, high-tech learning studio made available for students and staff. The new learning studio provides multimedia resources meant to give projects and podcasts a proficient, adept feel. The new studio contains three...

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The Sunland Park Mall which opened in 1988 has added 12 new tenants in a bid to revitalize its property and add foot traffic.

Recreation and local flavor revitalizing Sunland Park Mall

Julian Hererra, Copy Editor July 13, 2021

El Paso’s Sunland Park Mall has revitalized its once desolate property with new shops and attractions that emphasize communal activities and local talent.   In recent years, reports have described Sunland Park Mall as “dying,” an idea...

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UTEP's Interdisciplinary Research Building will serve as the university's vaccine program site starting week of Jan.18, as it is prepared to vaccinate 480 people a day.

UTEP announces additional COVID-19 relief grants available

Prospector Staff Report July 9, 2021

Eligible students of UTEP will be contacted by email from July 19 to Aug. 15 to apply for American Rescue Plan (HEERF III). The university will be contacting from 1000 to 2000 students per day to confirm their eligibility. Deferred Action for Childhood...

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The UTEP pharmacy program graduated its first class on May 15, 2021 with 40 students.

UTEP School of Pharmacy achieves full accreditation

Special to The Prospector July 9, 2021

Following a rigorous six-year process, The University of Texas at El Paso's School of Pharmacy has been granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Following a rigorous six-year process, The University...

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UTEP will be returning to in person classes as the norm in the fall with Covid-19 cases falling and vaccination rates increasing in the El Paso Community

UTEP students share their thoughts on the campus reopening

Julia Lucero, Contributor July 9, 2021

As universities reopen and get back to “normal,” students share their feelings about the reopening of campus and how their organizations were affected by the shutdown. UTEP announced May 3 that classes would start the transition back to in-person...

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UTEP has changed the hours for its dining services beginning July 6.

UTEP dining services changes hours

Prospector Staff Report July 6, 2021

Starting Tuesday, July 6 these are the new hours for UTEP dining services operations. CHICK-FIL-A (EPNGCC) BEGINNING JULY 6 MONDAY - THURSDAY 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. FRIDAY 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PIZZA HUT (UNION EAST 2ND FLOOR) JUNE...

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Chico greets the fans in his 4th of July attire for the El Paso Chihuahuas.

Fourth of July events and celebrations around El Paso

Prospector Staff Report July 3, 2021

With the increased reopening of businesses and the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, the El Paso area will have plenty of things to do for the July Fourth holiday. Below is a list of some of the events that will be happening. The El Paso County Parks...

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Vice President Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris tours U.S. Border Patrol station, meets with nonprofits in El Paso today

Albert Silva and Maria Salette Ontiveros June 25, 2021

Editor's note: This story was last updated at 2:35 p.m. Vice President Kamala Harris visited El Paso today, June 25, joined by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar. According...

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EPISD parents demand more funding for schools in the Segundo Barrio

EPISD parents demand more funding for schools in the Segundo Barrio

Nicole Lopez, Contributor June 24, 2021

Parents and educators gathered outside of the new El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) administrative offices downtown June 15 to protest the quality of education that their children and students are receiving.    Hilda Villegas, parent...

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The first families on the side of Ciudad Juarez descend the ramp to meet their families

in El Paso, Saturday, June 19, 2021. Photo by Hugo Hinojosa/The Prospector.

Families separated by U.S.-Mexican border reunite for three minutes at ‘Hugs, Not Walls’

Nicole Lopez, Contributor June 23, 2021

At this year’s Hugs, Not Walls, also known as ‘Abrazos, no Muros’, approximately 200 families reunited at the U.S.-Mexican border on the Rio Grande on June 19. The annual event brings families together from the United States and Mexico, some of...

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Protesters hold signs during a rally at Jorge Almada Park across from Ft. Bliss  June 8, 2021.

Border Network for Human Rights demands closure of military detention center

Nicole Lopez, Reporter June 15, 2021

On June 8, protestors and groups, including the Border Network for Human Rights, Coalition to End Child Detention, in addition to Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance, gathered to protest the 4,000 unaccompanied migrant children being held at the detention...

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Sandy Romo in her home setup during the early months of the 2020-2021 virtual learning school year.
Photo Courtesy of Sandy Romo.

Sandy Marie Romo: Technology Integration in the Virtual Classroom

Lennon Romo, Contributor June 14, 2021

In March 2020, when time seemed to stop for many in the Sun City, countless educators were instead put in a race against it. Seemingly each passing moment leading up to the first week in which the semester would resume was spent meeting, evaluating,...

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