The Prospector

UTEP professor takes part in massive study on prison violence

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor • October 6, 2020

Dr. Melinda Tasca, associate professor of criminal justice at UTEP, is taking part in one of the most comprehensive studies yet on prison violence. Titled “The Sources and Consequences of Prison Violence,” this multi-strategy study spanning three...

UTEP won’t be fully open in the spring, expects no mask requirement

Anahy Diaz, Copy Editor • October 6, 2020

UTEP informed its students in an university-wide email that it will continue to offer a combination of online, hybrid and in-person classes for Spring 2021, anticipating that COVID-19 will likely still be present in the community by next year. In...

UTEP Distinguished Alumnus says graduate school was crucial to his success

Sven Kline, Contributor • October 5, 2020

This UTEP alumnus spent several years in the commercial banking industry and many more giving back to his community. Now, he’s enjoying retirement but his commitment to the community didn’t go unnoticed. J. Steve DeGroat is one of this year’s...

19 test positive for COVID-19 through UTEP, 5 in student housing so far

Prospector Staff Report • October 5, 2020

UTEP unveiled its COVID Data Dashboard weeks into the fall semester and it’s now reflecting the highest number of UTEP-affiliated COVID-19 cases for one week. The dashboard reveals that 19 people tested positive for the virus and 6 people reported...

Pumpkin patches open despite pandemic

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter • October 3, 2020

As the summer ends and the new season begins, fall enthusiasts can celebrate the beginning of “pumpkin spice everything” with limited activities at local pumpkin patches and corn mazes.

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‘Breathe, Nolan, breathe’: a documentary targeting the real-life horrors of hazing

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor • October 3, 2020

On Sept. 23, the UTEP Student Engagement & Leadership Center (SELC) hosted a virtual screening and discussion with the directors of the documentary, “Breathe, Nolan, Breathe: The Nolan Burch Story.” The 2019 film discusses the topic of hazing and follows the tragic events that led to the death of a West Virgina University (WVU) student.

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Climate activists protest proposed fracking plant for Northeast El Paso

Margaret Cataldi, Multimedia Editor • October 2, 2020

A crowd of about 40 people gathered to protest El Paso Electric’s plan to construct a new fracked-gas generator plant in Northeast El Paso Sept. 21 at San Jacinto Plaza. According to a public statement by the utility company, the estimated construction...

13 people tested positive for COVID-19 through UTEP program last week

Anahy Diaz, Copy Editor • October 2, 2020

The highest number of people tested positive for the novel coronavirus between Sept. 21 and Sept. 27 through UTEP’s Coronavirus Proactive Testing Program, according to the university's COVID Data Dashboard. Last week, 13 people tested positive for...

Virtual farmer’s market supports local, women-owned businesses

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor • October 1, 2020

One farmer’s market that is adapting virtually is the Jefa Market, a local non-profit ran by Chicachat. Jefa Market is a virtual marketplace with over 20 different businesses owned by women.

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Locomotive seek to clinch Group C on road at Switchbacks

Joel Molina, Contributor • September 30, 2020

Winding down its regular season with two games to go, the El Paso Locomotive (8-2-4) now look to clinch its group taking on the fourth place team in its group the Colorado Springs Switchbacks (2-6-6) on the road. Coming off a 2-1 win over New Mexico...

RBG’s legacy of gender equality will never be undone

Daniela Ramos, Contributor • September 30, 2020

The recent death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg shook the nation to its core and despite the turbulent politics around the time of her death, the achievements of the second woman to serve as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)...

New UTEP fellowships office geared to help students succeed

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor • September 28, 2020

For the first time in its history, UTEP has established an office solely dedicated to helping students with fellowship opportunities. The Office of Student Fellowships and Awards, part of the Division of Student Affairs, launched this academic year...