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The Border Network for Human Rights hosts the Silent March: Communities Against Declaration of War at Downtown El Paso.

Silent march in El Paso

Claudia Hernandez, Photo Editor February 24, 2019

El Pasoans gathered to silently march for the communities against Donald Trump and the declaration of war. The march took place at San Jacinto Plaza in downtown El Paso, Saturday, Feb. 23. Over 200 people participated in the march which started at San...

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The humblest doughnuts are here!

The humblest doughnuts are here!

Oscar Avila, Reporter February 21, 2019

Humble Donut Co., a new doughnut franchise in El Paso, pushes to provide a comfortable environment with delicious food at 7500 North Mesa St. What sets the shop apart from national doughnut chains are their customizable bite-sized doughnuts with a...

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Monday, Feb. 18, Dr. Diana Natalicio and members of the UTEP faculty at the Union Lounge before the opening of the exhibit "My tenure in t-shirts" at the Union Gallery.

T-shirt exhibit represents 30 years of Dr. Natalicio

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor February 19, 2019

President Dr. Diana Natalicio has 450 UTEP T-shirts. She and the university decided to honor her 30 years at the helm by displaying her personal collection of T-shirts in an exhibit called “My Tenure in T-shirts” on the second floor of the Union East...

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UTEP Professor Igor C. Almeida, Ph.D., is leading an almost 30-year research project that aims to discover a better treatment, as well as a vaccine, for Chagas disease.

Research aims for new vaccine, treatment for Chagas disease

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Reporter February 19, 2019

UTEP Professor Igor C. Almeida, Ph.D., is leading an almost 30-year research project that aims to discover a better treatment, as well as a vaccine, for Chagas disease. Chagas disease, named after the Brazilian physician Carlos Chagas, who discovered...

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UTEP head coach Rodney Terry looks to lead his young Miner team into group play. The Miners are currently in 13th place in the Conference-USA standings.

UTEP men’s basketball aim for redemption with group play

Michael Cuviello, Contributor February 19, 2019

The UTEP men’s basketball team (8-17, 3-11) faces an uphill battle to make the conference tournament as the 13th seed in Conference USA’s unique bonus play format. This new format places all-conference teams by record within conference into two groups...

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Creative writing professors inducted to TIL

Creative writing professors inducted to TIL

Maria Ramos Pacheco, Contributor February 19, 2019

Two faculty members in UTEP’s Creative Writing Department were inducted into the Texas Institute of Letters (TIL), a nonprofit honor society that recognizes and celebrates literature in Texas: Associate Professor Rosa Alcala, Ph.D., and Assistant Professor...

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Professor Eva Moya is the new elected president for ALLSWE

Eva Moya: A social worker changes her commuity

Glenda Avalos, Contributor February 19, 2019

Associate Professor of Social Work Eva Moya, Ph.D., recently achieved a great accomplishment in her career. She was elected president of the Association of Latina/Latino Social Work Educators (ALLSWE) in November 2018. Over the course of her career,...

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Movement Mujeres launches fellowship for women of color in Texas

Movement Mujeres launches fellowship for women of color in Texas

Valeria Olivares, Reporter February 19, 2019

Movement Mujeres announced its inaugural fellowship class of 25 women from Texas who will be part of a two-year training and mentorship program that began Feb. 6. “Being part of Movement Mujeres will help me turn my thoughts into actions and not only...

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UTEP held the 2019 general assembly for the WDAA Feb. 13-17 that included a series of dance workshops, network meetings and performances.

Conference gives UTEP students a field to explore their passion for dance

Claudia Flores, Editor in Chief February 19, 2019

UTEP held the 2019 general assembly for The World Dance Alliance Americas (WDAA) Feb. 13-17 at the Fox Fine Arts building. During the four-day dance conference, dancers from across the country and region had the opportunity to attend a series of dance...

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Up next:UTEP women's basketball

Up next:UTEP women’s basketball

Prospector Staff February 18, 2019

The UTEP Women’s basketball team next matchup will be against the University Of Texas At San Antonio as the regular season is close to conclusion. The Lady Miners are still battling with only seven active players. In their last matchup against Southern...

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UTEP women’s track and field sprints to championship

UTEP women’s track and field sprints to championship

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor February 18, 2019

UTEP women’s track and field team won the 2019 Air Force Reserve Conference USA Indoor Track and Field Championship held Sunday, Feb. 17 in Birmingham, Alabama.  UTEP had a total score of 89.50 points, which beat the second-place winner Charlotte...

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Mark Lewis, spokesperson for Lockheed Martin, stands in the Undergraduate Learning Center in front of the challenge box, which offers students a series of questions. The fourth question is the most difficult, which offers a prize of a letter of intent for hire by the company.

Lockheed Martin presents ‘job interview in a box’ on campus through Wednesday

February 18, 2019

By Noah Sarabia The Prospector Lockheed Martin hosted a challenge to UTEP students on the first floor of the Undergraduate Learning Center Monday, Feb. 18. The top prize is a letter of intent for hire by the company. The challenge consisted of...

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