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Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Catie McCorry-Andalis describes how UTEP launched plenty of opportunities for first generation students. Photo courtesy by UTEP

Dr. Catie McCorry-Andalis named New VP of Student Affairs

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor July 6, 2023

A lot of great leaders have come through UTEP and changed the university for the better. But none quite like Dr. Catie McCorry-Andalis.  McCorry-Andalis is a UTEP alumnus and gained her doctoral degree in Education Leadership and Administration from...

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 The new furniture included a full-size couch with a love seat, a living room table, two side tables and a twin mattress which were purchased from Foliot Furniture.

New renovations upgrade quality of student housing

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Multimedia Editor July 6, 2023

Current and incoming students can expect an upgrade when they step foot in UTEP Housing and Residence Life. While the original furniture has plenty of memories, it was extremely worn out by the students who have come and lived in the dorms throughout...

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The Locomotive’s hope to carry its momentum back to El Paso Saturday, Sept. 2 to face off against Monterey Bay FC at Southwest University Park. Photo courtesy of the Prospector archive

New Mexico United derails El Paso Locomotive FC’s historic undefeated streak

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Contributor/Reporter July 5, 2023

After starting the season with three losses, the El Paso Locomotive FC (9-4-3) managed to turn its season around with a 12-game unbeaten streak, a franchise record. That record ended this weekend with a 0-1 loss to “Derby del Camino Real” rival New...

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El Pasoans at the Vigil held at Ponder Park the day of the shooting August 3, 2019.

Sentencing of El Paso Walmart gunman begins

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor July 5, 2023

[Update]: The third and final day of the federal sentencing for Crusius has now concluded and his legal fate has been sealed.   Crusius was given 90 consecutive life sentences and is expected to serve those years in ADX Florence, a maximum-security...

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UTEP Softball made a new addition to its coaching staff, Brittney Matta. Current Head Coach T.J. Hubbard made the announcement that he and Matta will be working together, with Matta holding the title of Softball Associate Head Coach.  

Miners welcome new softball coach

Nicholas Maes, Sports Editor July 5, 2023

On June 27, UTEP Softball made a new addition to its coaching staff, Brittney Matta. Current Head Coach T.J. Hubbard made the announcement that he and Matta will be working together, with Matta holding the title of Softball Associate Head Coach.   Matta,...

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Fire officials responded to a fire that took place near campus July 4 that could have possibly been caused by fireworks.

Fireworks possible cause of fire near campus

Annabella Mireles, Photo Editor July 4, 2023

Fire officials responded to a fire that took place Tuesday afternoon around 1:30 p.m. on the 2400 block of Campbell, near UTEP campus.  Although there has not been confirmation as to what started the fire, reports from first responders said the cause...

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North Carolina NBA star Ja Morant has been suspended for the next 25 games for the 23-24 season following the verdict by the NBA commissioner. Photo courtesy of Katie Dugan/Wikipedia Commons

The responsibility to bear arms

Eugenio Cantu, Contributor/Reporter June 30, 2023

The cost of fame and fortune is a responsibility and in the age of social media it is easier than ever to expose your lack of it. Memphis Grizzlies NBA star Ja Morant has made a streak of reckless acts that continues to display this lack of integrity,...

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Early Friday morning, UTEP Police sent out an email to students, faculty, and staff about restroom safety tips after an incident occurred on campus in the women’s restroom.

Peeping Tom on campus

Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief June 30, 2023

Early Friday morning, UTEP Police sent out an email to students, faculty, and staff about restroom safety tips after an incident occurred on campus in the women’s restroom. This is the second incident to occur on campus as the first one occurred May...

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El Paso reporters Angela Kocherga and Alfredo Corchado have been elected to the National Association of Hispanic Journalists’ Hall of Fame.

Impacting the world of Latino journalism

Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief June 29, 2023

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) has made it their mission to have more Latinos in newsrooms to help diversify the stories told across the world. Every year during their annual convention they celebrate four journalists who will...

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On June 29, the Supreme court blocked affirmative action policies in Harvard and the University of North Carolina, which helps diversify their campuses.

Another blow to the diversity at universities

Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief June 29, 2023

BREAKING: The Supreme Court issued a ruling on affirmative action policies in Harvard and the University of North Carolina (UNC), which are used to help diversify their campuses. The decision comes after the Supreme Court decided these policies are in...

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Heather Shade and her husband Dean have been giving ghost tours and hosting spooky events for the past ten years but started doing park meetups a year ago.

Spooks and Frights on Summer Nights

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor June 29, 2023

Halloween came early when local legends, folklore and El Paso ghost stories were shared with the El Paso community as the sun began to set and the summer heat fizzled out.  Ghost enthusiasts gathered at Dick Shinaut Park June 24, for the “Ghost...

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Local artists who performed included Sangre Gitana and Fungi Mungle.

ICYMI: Selena and Juan Gabriel at Cool Canyon Nights

Yoali Rodriguez, Contributor June 29, 2023

Uniting the love for our culture, El Pasoans gathered to support the annual summer Cool Canyon Nights. Receiving a full house June 22, the free concert at McKelligan Canyon celebrated the timeless music of ‘El Divo de Juarez,’ Juan Gabriel and ‘The...

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