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Poet laureate Joy Harjo recites poems, songs at Somos Writers series

Sven Kline, Contributor April 28, 2021

The UTEP department of Creative Writing hosted an online interactive event with Poet Laureate Joy Harjo in honor of the Somos Writers Spring Series event taking place through the entirety of National Poetry Month.    Opening with a Spanish...

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Transfer portal having an enormous impact on UTEP basketball

April 27, 2021

Since the season ended for both the UTEP men’s and women’s basketball teams, have a combined 10 players that have entered the transfer portal.  For those not aware, the transfer portal was created by the NCAA in 2018 to simplify and bring...

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New UTEP Head Coach Joe Golding is introduced by Athletics Director Jim Senter and UTEP President Heather Wilson as the 20th coach in Miner history. April 14, 2021.

UTEP introduces Joe Golding as its new basketball coach

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor April 27, 2021

The UTEP Miners wasted no time in finding its replacement for departed coach Rodney Terry with Tuesday night’s announced hiring of former Abilene Christian (ACU) Wildcat Coach Joe Golding as the 20th coach in the history of the program.  “I’m...

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Students react to UTEP’s plan for in-person classes in the fall

Nicole Lopez, Contributor April 25, 2021

With UTEP set to offer in-person classes this fall,  faculty and students predict how in-person classes may impact student enrollment and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic.     According to the Division of Students Affairs at UTEP,...

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UTEP SELC hosts SOAP: Transitioning Back to Campus

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor April 23, 2021

UTEP’s Student Organization Advancement Program hosted a virtual discussion on how to make the transition back to campus safer on April 15.  Transitioning back to campus was a discussion led by Adriana Villegas, student organization intern...

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UTEP set to allow eight guests at in-person graduation

UTEP set to allow eight guests at in-person graduation

The Prospector Staff April 22, 2021

Graduating UTEP students will be able to invite eight guests to attend their graduation ceremony this year, according to an email sent out by President Heather Wilson on April 22. “Our 2020 and Spring 2021 graduates have worked hard to earn their...

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Former UTEP Men’s basketball player suffers serious injuries in fatal car wreck

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter April 21, 2021

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help former UTEP men’s basketball player, Daryl Edwards Jr., after he was involved in a car accident that killed one person and left him and three others severely injured.   At around 2 a.m.,...

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Lennon Romo holds her COVID-19 Moderna vaccine record card while wearing a mask. Romo received her second dose of the vaccine on Feb. 11, 2021, as part of the Phase 1C high risk group.

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine to help end this pandemic

Lennon Romo, Guest Contributor April 20, 2021

The air was cold on the morning of Thursday January14th, and there I stood in line silently among hundreds of fellow El Pasoans, all of us waiting to get our first dose of the Covid-19 Moderna vaccine.    After months of controversy, debate,...

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Godzilla and King Kong return to the big screen on April 1, 2021. Godzilla vs. King Kong is now available in theaters.

Godzilla vs. Kong doesn’t stand up to its predecessor

Sven Kline, Contributor April 20, 2021

The infamous titans of Toho and Hollywood, Godzilla and King Kong, returned to the big screen April 1, clashing once again after the original predecessor film was released in 1962.   It has been seven years since Godzilla last appeared...

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UTEP faculty discuss rise in anti-Asian hate crimes

Victoria Rivas, Contributor April 17, 2021

UTEP faculty members discussed their own experiences with Asian hate in the borderland amid the aftermath of the Atlanta, Georgia shooting, resulting in the death of eight victims.  The shooting, which occurred on March 16, raised concerns...

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UTEP administers more than 10k COVID-19 vaccines before summer

Julian Herrera, Staff Reporter April 16, 2021

As UTEP prepares to begin welcoming students back to in-person learning, the university's vaccination clinic opened itself to a greater portion of the students and faculty population administering, 12,225 doses as of March 25.    After priority...

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UTEP SELC assists students and faculty struggling with mental health

Victoria Rivas, Contributor April 16, 2021

UTEP’s Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) hosted Mental Health Awareness on April 14, an event focused on providing tips and activities for students or faculty struggling with mental health.   The discussion is SELC’s last Spring presentation...

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