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"Beast,"starring Idris Elba, Leah Jeffries, and Iyana Halley, is a thriller about a family whose trip to Africa takes a dark turn when a rogue lion terrorizes them. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures.

‘Beast’ teaches family values in this thriller

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor August 24, 2022

Editor’s note: This review has no spoilers.  Though it was not anticipated to be a blockbuster, “Beast” stood out with its four-dimensional characters, adding depth to the normal bestial thriller. Although the film is formulaic to the average...

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A family mourns at Ponder Park Aug. 4, 2019, after the shooting at a local Walmart that killed 23 people.

The unsolved problem of mass shootings

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor August 23, 2022

Since 1999 there have been 311,000 school shootings accord-ing to The Washington Post, and recently added to that list is the shooting at Robb Elementary. In Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022 students and two teachers were murdered at Robb Elementary School,...

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: New dean of the College of Engineering, Kenith Meissner, shakes the hand of an attendee at the Meet the Dean” ice cream social from 4:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 28 in the Geology Reading Room.

Kenith Meissner is new Dean of Engineering

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter August 23, 2022

UTEP names Kenith Meissner, Ph.D., the new Dean of the College of Engineering and he began his role Aug. 3. The new dean has many dreams and plans for the engineering program in his new role. “As UTEP has grown from a regional university to a national...

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Jesus Maximino Hernandez (left), Timothy Mccrary (middle), and Erik Rivera (right) launched Internbytes, a platform allowing underrepresented groups of students to learn about others’ experience within specific internships.  Photo courtesy of Timothy McCrary

UTEP alumni create career development platform for students

Maria L. Guerrero Duran, Web Editor August 23, 2022

Internbytes was launched in March by Jesus Maximino Hernandez, Timothy McCrary and Erik Rivera as a career development platform for underrepresented students. The platform allows students from a variety of backgrounds and fields of interests such as...

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UTEP student Dyana Guillen-Garza has been in contact with the Center for Accommodations and Support services, also known as CASS at UTEP. Guillen-Garza that is chronic and has interfered with her studies.

UTEP student challenges CASS policy

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor August 23, 2022

UTEP criminal justice major Dyana Guillen-Garza has challenged the Center for Accommodations and Support Services (CASS), policy after receiving multiple suggestions to take medical leave instead of finishing her summer classes. On top of living with...

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The Cirque du soleil Ovo, their installation inspired by insects, will be at the Don Haskins Center Sep. 15-18 at 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Photo credit to Ed Schipul/ creative commons

Don Haskins hosts renowned artists this fall

Sophia Villalobos, Contributor August 23, 2022

The Don Haskins Center, 151 Glory Road, is welcoming the new semester with a variety of event listings.   The semester starts off with Iron Maiden and their Legacy of the Beast World Tour at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. The four-member English heavy...

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Sam Reveles returns to the Rubin Center with ‘Solastalgia’

Sam Reveles returns to the Rubin Center with ‘Solastalgia’

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter August 23, 2022

Bold brush strokes, changing patterns and contrasting colors are all words and phrases to describe Sam Reveles’ artworks.   Coming soon to UTEP’s Rubin Gallery, Reveles will have his artwork shown in an exciting new exhibit on campus. The opening...

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Paving new paths at The Prospector

Paving new paths at The Prospector

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Editor-in-Chief August 23, 2022

Navigating college is anything but easy. It is a constant game of search, both literally and figuratively, whether that consists of searching for what classes to take or searching for friendships that will last a lifetime. Luckily for me, my search...

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PhotoWide receiver Mister Chavis, cornerback Walter Neil, and defensive back Verenzo Holmes celebrate after a touchdown Oct. 2, 2021.  Prospector File Photo.

UTEP’s long awaited football season is here

Daniel Alec Lopez, Contributor August 23, 2022

Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Fresno State University in the Pub G Bowl last season, the Miners are looking to improve upon their 7-5 record from the 2021 season. UTEP has both new familiar faces returning on offense and defense. Last season the...

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El Paso Pro-Musica started off its season with the annual Summerfest concert Aug. 20 at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall featuring Grammy-winning cellist Zuill Bailey, violinist Chee-Yun, and pianist Natasha Paremski.

Wrapping summer up with music at Summer Fest

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor August 23, 2022

When it comes to live music and artistic connections, the UTEP Center for Arts and Entrepreneurship (CAE) and the El Paso Pro-Musica are the head of hosting local concerts with world-renowned artists.   Most recently, the “Summer Fest” concert...

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Getting to know UTEP President Heather Wilson with 73 questions

Itzel Giron, Ethan Thomas, and Brandy Ruiz August 23, 2022

The Prospector and Minero Magazine made their way to Hoover House Aug. 5– residence of the President of The University of Texas at El Paso, to meet President Heather Wilson, Ph.D., and to get to know her in a new light. Inspired by Vogue Magazine, both...

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Prisoners from the rival gangs of “Los Aztecas” and “Mexicles” fought during a riot inside the Centro de Reinserción Social in Ciudad Juarez. The riot later spread, killing and injuring many civilians while also burning several convenience stores.  The Prospector’s photo archive.

Riot in Ciudad Juárez’s prison leaves citizens terrified

Maria L. Guerrero Duran, Web Editor August 14, 2022

At 1 p.m., Aug. 11, according to multiple news sources a riot broke out inside the Centro de Reinserción Social (Cereso) No. 3 in Ciudad Juárez, where prisoners from the rival gangs of “Los Aztecas” and “Mexicles” fought, leaving two people...

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