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UTEP sprinter Sean Baily is representing his native country of Jamaica at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics in the 400 meter dash.

UTEP Miners are well represented at 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

Katrina Villarreal, Sports Editor July 21, 2021

With the Tokyo Summer 2021 Olympics beginning July 23, some UTEP alumni, current and future UTEP students are looking to come back home with the gold.   The Summer Olympic Games are an international multi-sport event that occurs once...

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UTEP has introduced three lactation stations on campus to facilitate staff and students that are breastfeeding.

UTEP provides parents with stations to nurse

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor July 15, 2021

Being a mother is one of the most challenging jobs on earth and being a mother in college is even more complicated. Whether it’s staying up late and comforting a crying baby or pulling an all-nighter and studying for a final, being a mother...

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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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Loki (Tom Hiddleston) in Marvel Studios' 'Loki" exclusively on Disney+.

Marvel’s ‘Loki’ searches for an identity

Victoria Rivas, Contributor July 13, 2021

“Loki,” premiered June 9 as the third film series of Marvel Cinematic Universe phase four.  The series streams exclusively on Disney+ and was directed by Kate Herron, best known for directing episodes of the Netflix series 'Sex Education.'  The...

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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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The 14th annual Plaza Classic Film Festival will be July 29-August 8 in and around the Plaza Theatre in downtown El Paso.

Plaza classic film festival releases summer schedule

Exodis Ward, Entertainment Editor July 9, 2021

The 14th annual El Paso Community Foundation Plaza Classic Film Festival returns to the Plaza Theatre from July 29 to Aug. 8. The festival will take place in and around the Plaza Theatre in downtown El Paso. The festival shows a variety of films including...

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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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 The Annual Juried UTEP student exhibition is open to the public from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday through July 30. People can go in groups of no more than 10.

Rubin Center hosts first in-person student exhibition for 2021

Nicole Lopez, Multimedia Editor July 6, 2021

For the first time in a year, the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts hosts the Annual Juried UTEP Student Art Exhibition in-person and virtually.    Last year, the exhibition was completely online. Kerry Doyle, director of the Rubin...

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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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