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Regional water shortages prompt researchers for change

Regional water shortages prompt researchers for change

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor April 21, 2015

Josiah Heyman, professor of sociology and anthropology, and William Hargrove, director of the Center for Environmental Resource Management, come from two very different backgrounds, but they are united not only by the five year, multi-institution $4.9...

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The Office of Student Life will be presenting their annual Earth Day Fashion Show at noon on April 21 at the Union Plaza stage.

Earth Day fashion show presents recycled trends

Fernanda Leon, Contributor April 21, 2015

The Office of Student Life will be presenting their annual Earth Day Fashion Show at noon on April 21 at the Union Plaza stage. The fashion show features outfits and accessories made by the students from Loretto Academy National Art Honor Society. The...

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First baseman Tommy Medica is batting .326 in the 10 games he has played for the Chihuahuas this season.

Chihuahuas return home after road success

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor April 21, 2015

The El Paso Chihuahuas went on the road for the first time this season looking for their first series win. With a game to go in the series, the Chihuahuas assured themselves of just that, winning all of the first three games. Manager Pat Murphy and his...

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Chihuahuas explosive on offense, beat Reno

Chihuahuas explosive on offense, beat Reno

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor April 16, 2015

It was two explosive innings and the Chihuahuas won their second straight game to split the series against the Reno Aces. Brett Wallace and Austin Hedges continued to provide offensively as El Paso got 12 hits on the night. “We worked on a lot of...

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UTEP organizations #DemandBetter

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor April 16, 2015

Around 20 students representing various organizations around campus came together to demand more awareness for the causes they represent, Thursday at the Templeton Suite on the third floor of Union West. “We want every student here to actually...

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The Prospector Sports Podcast E02

The Prospector Sports Podcast E02

April 16, 2015

The Prospector's current and former sports editors, Luis Gonzalez and Javier Cortez, discuss all kinds of sports dealing with El Paso, the national and international levels. Everything from college sports, like UTEP Athletics, to professional leagues...

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Chihuahuas win first of series

Chihuahuas win first of series

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor April 15, 2015

On Jackie Robinson day and in front of 6,410 in the crowd the El Paso Chihuahuas beat the Reno Aces 4-2 to break a two-game losing streak. The Chihuahuas struggled offensively initially, but once they got on the board, some solid pitching helped close...

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Christina Ospina, of Population Connection, is one of about 200 lobbyists who met with members of Congress on Monday to encourage them to repeal the Global Gag Rule, which prohibits funding for international aid groups that advocate family planning or performs abortions. SHFWire photo by Jose Soto.

Abortion rights group seeks end to ‘Gag Rule’

Jose Soto, SHFW Reporter April 15, 2015

WASHINGTON – Pro-abortion rights groups want to overturn two American policies that prevent countries that receive U.S. aid money for using it to support family planning clinics that also perform abortions. The groups are lobbying to change the policy...

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Texans rally against anti-LGBT bills

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor April 14, 2015

Austin—On April 13, at the steps of the state capitol, an estimated 120 Texans came together for Freedom Advocacy Day, to speak out against anti-LGBT bills that have been introduced into the legislature. “Behind me are hundreds of Texans who...

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House bill aims to decriminalize marijuana possession

House bill aims to decriminalize marijuana possession

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor April 14, 2015

It was a regular Sunday evening for Daniel Gonzalez, until his friend took a wrong turn and they got stopped by a cop. His friend got a DUI, but Gonzalez got arrested for being in possession of two marijuana joints and drug paraphernalia and was sent...

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Doctoral candidate, Maricarmen Vizcaino demonstates the yoga she teaches to UTEP faculty and staff members.

Doctoral student’s research explores the impact of yoga on diabetes

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter April 14, 2015

Maricarmen Vizcaino, doctoral candidate in UTEP’s Interdisciplinary Health Sciences program, is writing her dissertation on the impact of yoga on people who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Vizcaino, a certified yoga instructor, has been teaching...

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Chihuahuas third baseman Brett Wallace throws the ball toward first base during the team’s season opener.

Chihuahuas split opening series, host Reno next

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor April 14, 2015

With an opening record of 2-2, the Chihuahuas now turn their attention to the Reno Aces, who are in town from April 13-16. The Aces are the affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks and come to El Paso after splitting a series with the Albuquerque Isotopes. A...

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