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El Pasoans gathered together for a vigil outside of Walmart in El Paso.

El Paso unites to aid families of Walmart shooting victims

Paulina Spencer, Contributor August 6, 2019

The city of El Paso is recovering from  a mass shooting Saturday, Aug. 3, when a gunman opened fire at Walmart near Cielo Vista Mall, killing 22 and injuring 26.  Days later, the injured are still healing while the community honors those who lost...

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Memorials for the victims of Saturday's shooting have been created near the Cielo Vista Wal-Mart.

The names of the deceased victims of El Paso’s mass shooting

Alejandra Molina, Contributor August 6, 2019

On Monday afternoon of Aug. 4, the El Paso Police Department released an official complete list of the 22 deceased victims from the Walmart Shooting that took place on Saturday, August 3. Ages range from 15 to 90 years old. Thirteen were U.S. citizens,...

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The community pay their respects for the victims at Cielo Vista Walmart, Monday August 6th.

Two more victims of Wal-Mart mass shooting have died

Glenda Avalos, Multimedia Editor August 5, 2019

Two days after the tragic mass shooting that affected the El Paso community on Aug, 3,  the mortality figures have increased to 22. David Shimp, the CEO of Del Sol Medical Center and Dr. Stephen Flaherty announced during a press conference two more...

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Several events have been postponed or cancelled due to Saturday's tragedy at Cielo Vista Wal-Mart

Events postponed or cancelled across El Paso due to tragedy at Wal-Mart

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor August 4, 2019

Several events have been postponed or cancelled in the El Paso area due to the recent tragedy that befell the city when a Walmart shooting resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries.  Blink-182 tweeted that “in solidarity with the community”...

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Candles and signs that read El Paso Strong are many items that were included in memorials for the victims of Saturday's mass shooting.

Shooting results in 22 dead and 26 wounded at Walmart near Cielo Vista Mall

Isaiah Ramirez, Web Editor August 4, 2019

After a shooter opened fire at a Walmart near Cielo Vista Mall in El Paso, Texas Saturday, Aug. 3, 22 people have died and 26 wounded.  This is the eighth deadliest shooting in U.S. history, according to NBC news and is the worst shooting in the country...

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Children learn about different skills necessary for space exploration through the Inights Science Museum's at the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing celebration at UTEP.

50th Anniversary Apollo Moon Landing Celebration at UTEP

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor July 22, 2019

The Insights Museum’s 50th Anniversary Apollo Moon Landing Celebration was a stellar event commemorating one of the single most astronomical achievements in human history. The evening launched with a screening of the Apollo 11 film in the UTEP Union...

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UTEP Health Fair at Tomas Rivera Conference Center Wednesday July 17, 2019.

Annual Mindful Miner Health Fair encourages a healthy lifestyle

Margaret Cataldi, Contributor July 19, 2019

UTEP’s Department of Human Resources hosted its annual Mindful Miner Health Fair on Wednesday, July 17, at the Thomas Rivera Conference Center. The Mindful Miner Health Fair is an event organized to give local health care providers, alongside local...

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Students climb a rock wall at the 4th annual Miner Melt

Incoming UTEP Freshmen attend Miner Melt

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Contributor July 15, 2019

On Sunday, July 13, the Office of Admissions & Recruitment at UTEP held the event Miner Melt for incoming freshmen. The event took place at the Student Recreation Center and was open to all incoming freshmen admitted for Summer or Fall 2019. The...

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High school students bound their way into college

High school students bound their way into college

Kathleen Olivas, Upward Bound Intern July 12, 2019

Upward Bound is a college readiness program that has helped high school students attend college of their dreams since 1965. Even though this program has been around for a long time, many people may not know about it. The program enrolls teens while in...

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The City of El Paso Department of Public Health has confirmed two cases of rubeola (measles), a disease caused by a virus that spreads through coughing and sneezing. Courtesy Photo: NBC News

Two measles cases confirmed in El Paso

July 11, 2019

By: Isaiah Ramirez The Prospector The City of El Paso Department of Public Health has confirmed two cases of rubeola (measles), a disease caused by a virus that spreads through coughing and sneezing but is preventable by vaccination. The measles...

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Adriana Dominguez, Ph.D., assistant professor of theatre arts and director of the undergraduate theatre programs, is the principal investigator of a $15,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Photo Courtesy: UTEP Communications

UTEP granted $15,000 to help promote Latinx literature

Marisol Chavez, Contributor July 10, 2019

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has granted $15,000 to The University of Texas at El Paso’s (UTEP) Department of Theatre and Dance to fund the annual Big Read on the Border planned for Spring 2020, a UTEP news release said.    Adriana...

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UTEP news in brief: VR research, ‘Thank You for 30’ campaign wins CASE award, Miner Melt

UTEP news in brief: VR research, ‘Thank You for 30’ campaign wins CASE award, Miner Melt

Marisol Chavez, Contributor July 9, 2019

UTEP research conducts VR stress study   Hector Olvera, Ph.D., director of research at the UTEP School of Nursing, is using virtual reality (VR) to launch a new research program at The University of Texas at El Paso to understand how natural environments...

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