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Junior forward Bryson Williams fights for loose ball versus UTSA Jan. 15, 2020.

UTEP forward Bryson Williams announces transfer to Texas Tech

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief June 14, 2021

After weeks of speculation senior forward Bryson Williams has announced that he is taking his talents to Lubbock Texas to play for the Big 12’s Texas Tech Raiders. From the announcement on April 15 that Williams had entered the transfer portal, it was...

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UTEP's new basketball coach  Joe Golding  announces incoming transfers for upcoming season.

UTEP men’s basketball coach Joe Golding retools in offseason

Katrina Villarreal, Sports Editor June 14, 2021

UTEP Men’s basketball coach Joe Golding has been busy filling out the roster adding transfers during the offseason, adding four brand-new players so far to their roster since he was announced as head coach.   Golding began his search for talent...

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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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Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, and Keith Arthur Bolden in "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It" (2021)

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ – A not-so-dear departure from the franchise formula

Julian Hererra, Copy Editor June 11, 2021

THIS LATTER HALF OF THIS REVIEW WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS   While the films of the Conjuring Universe are by no means renowned for innovative or subversive horror, the predictability factor and exhausted subject matter made for one of the most lackluster...

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Kid Ink headlines Minerfest 2021

Kid Ink headlines Minerfest 2021

Heriberto Perez, Staff Reporter May 13, 2021

UTEP’s Student Engagement & Leadership Center and the Student Government Association hosted Minerfest at the Don Haskins Center, April 29.   Comedian Jourdain Fisher opened the show, followed by El Paso’s own The Swell Kids, and Brian Todd...

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Up All Night included inflatable games for UTEP students to enjoy on May 6.

Students de-stress on campus at Up All Night

Julian Herrera, Staff Reporter May 12, 2021

UTEP’s Up All Night event brought students together at Centennial Plaza for a social celebration and relaxation activities before Spring semester finals commence.  Designed to encourage community interaction and provide a space to alleviate the...

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Nicole Aguilar, director at Student Engagement and Leadership Center kicked off UTEP's annual Student Leadership Awards on May 5 via Zoom.

Student Leadership Center commemorates Student Leadership Awards

Nicole Lopez, Contributor May 11, 2021

The Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) held its annual UTEP Student Leadership Awards ceremony on May 5.   The ceremony, held via Zoom, recognized student leaders and student organizations for their contributions and academic excellence...

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Graphic by Hugo Hinojosa

UTEP Rainbow Miner Graduation celebrates LGBTQIA2S+ graduates

Victoria Rivas, Contributor May 10, 2021

UTEP’s Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) hosted its annual Rainbow Miner Graduation on May 6, an event celebrating graduating students of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.  “We just want to celebrate our students who are reaching this milestone...

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Graphic by Hugo Hinojosa/The Prospector via Canva

Expert provides study habits to follow during finals week

Julia Lucero, Contributor May 7, 2021

With UTEP’s spring finals week set to take place May 10-14, David Jones, Ph.D., a psychologist at UTEP’s counseling center, said students can prepare for what’s ahead by combating exam nerves and creating good study habits.  As the COVID-19...

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Photo Courtesy by Danielle Mata.

Opportunity and perseverance build a top ten senior

Julian Herrera, Staff Reporter May 7, 2021

Andrea Danielle Mata, a senior in Sociology at UTEP, has been selected as a Top Ten Senior for the graduating Class of 2021.   Born in McAllen, Texas, Mata moved to El Paso to help build a community around herself, peers, professors, and administration...

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Graphic by Hugo Hinojosa.

Spring 2021 graduation guide

Victoria Almaguer, Contributor May 6, 2021

With the Spring semester coming to an end, preparations for the 2021 Graduation Commencement are on their way. After over a year of online celebrations, students have questions as to what is going to happen the day of graduation. The Prospector spoke...

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CBP set to allow border crossing for parents of UTEP graduates in Mexico

CBP set to allow border crossing for parents of UTEP graduates in Mexico

Anahy Diaz, Editor In Chief May 5, 2021

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is set to allow eligible parents of UTEP graduates to cross the border on May 14-15, to attend commencement amid COVID-19 travel restrictions. University officials announced Wednesday, UTEP and CBP have reached an...

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