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Rubin center presents variety of exhibits for the spring semester

Rubin center presents variety of exhibits for the spring semester

Alexia Nava, Reporter January 29, 2019

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts, located at 500 W. University Ave. on campus presented  three exhibitions Jan. 24 from a variety of recognized artists that will run until the first two weeks of April.  Since its inception...

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UTEP to host World Dance Alliance Americas assembly

UTEP to host World Dance Alliance Americas assembly

Ashley Johnson, Multimedia Editor January 29, 2019

The Department of Theatre and Dance at UTEP will host The World Dance Alliance Americas (WDA) annual general assembly for the first time from Feb. 13 to 17 at the UTEP Wise Family Theatre at the Fox Fine Arts.  The highly anticipated conference, “Moviendo...

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X Projects presents “EQUIS” exhibition by Berlin curators

X Projects presents “EQUIS” exhibition by Berlin curators

Glenda Avalos, Contributor January 29, 2019

X Projects presented their first gallery named “EQUIS” featuring local-based artists Jan. 25 at XOLO gallery, 2812 N. Piedras St. X Projects is a cultural event production house based in El Paso, that is searching to foster local talent and create...

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UTEP professor awarded national grant

UTEP professor awarded national grant

Ashley Johnson, Multimedia Editor January 29, 2019

As UTEP was recently named a top-tier national research university, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences awarded a $400,000 grant to UTEP Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Sergio Iñiguez. This...

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Stalking awareness month

Stalking awareness month

Valeria Olivares, Reporter January 29, 2019

The Stalking Prevention, Awareness and Resource Center (SPARC) held a training Thursday, Jan. 24, at Boquillas Hall. Geared for UTEP students and staff, it focused on identifying and responding to stalking.  In order to recognize National Stalking...

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Tracy Roy

Perception is everything

Tracy Roy, Assistant Director of Media and Publications January 29, 2019

Perception is everything.  This may have been the most important thing I learned as a student. What I didn’t know was how much rumination I would do on those three words in the years since.  When I walked into The Prospector as a sophomore student...

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The UTEP Dinner Theatre’s Disney’s 'Newsies!' takes the stage

The UTEP Dinner Theatre’s Disney’s ‘Newsies!’ takes the stage

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainmnet Editor January 28, 2019

The UTEP Dinner Theatre’s production of Disney’s “Newsies!” swept guests away with spectacular dance numbers, lively music and theatrical acting during its opening night Jan. 25.  The story of Disney’s “Newsies!” was inspired by the...

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UTEP edges out Charlotte to snap its three game losing streak

UTEP edges out Charlotte to snap its three game losing streak

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 26, 2019

The UTEP men’s basketball team snapped its three-game losing streak edging out the Charlotte 49ers, 53-51, Saturday night at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP improved to 7-12 on the season and earned its second win in Conference USA. Meanwhile, Charlotte...

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The march against the wall

The march against the wall

Ashley Johnson, Multimedia editor January 26, 2019

  https://youtu.be/X9JBrK__i_E El Pasoans gathered in San Jacinto Plaza to march against the wall, and for immigration reform.

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The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts Spring Exhibitions

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor January 26, 2019

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts held the opening reception for their newest exhibitions on Thursday, Jan. 24.  The show features A Piece of Our Mind: Posters By Joe Scorsone and Alice Drueding on the first floor, Convergence:...

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James E. Payne named new Business Administration Dean

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 25, 2019

The University of Texas at El Paso announced James E. Payne, Ph.D., has been named Dean of the College of Business Administration on Thursday, Jan. 24, the university announced. "We welcome Dr. Payne to UTEP as dean of the College of Business Administration,"...

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UTEP Women’s Basketball looks to end losing streak

UTEP Women’s Basketball looks to end losing streak

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor January 25, 2019

The UTEP Women’s basketball team (4-15,1-5) have been in a rough patch as of late and are currently on a five-game losing streak. The Lady Miners have lost their last conference matchups by an average of 27 points, and look to end the losing streak...

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