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After nearly 18 years of service at UTEP, Dr. Nuñez prepares to become the first Latina Dean in the 125 years of SDSU.

Guillermina Nuñez-Michiri Ph.D. says farewell to UTEP after 18 years of service

Maria L. Guerrero Duran, Web Editor July 22, 2022

Director of Women and Gender Studies Guillermina Nuñez-Michiri, Ph.D. prepares to leave UTEP as she is set to start her next appointment Aug. 4 as the first Latina dean in the 125 years of San Diego State University’s history.  Over the course...

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Hayward is even better after a strong 2021 season

Hayward is even better after a strong 2021 season

Daniel Alec Lopez July 21, 2022

With the start of the 2022-2023 season for the UTEP football team around the corner, there are players who excelled last season and are hoping to do even better this year. One of those players is starting senior linebacker Breon Hayward. Hayward was also...

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Former owner of local publisher Cinco Puntos Press, Bobby Byrd tells the story of his publisher and Ben Saenz’s work, April 20.

Bobby Byrd dies at 80, leaving a legacy for El Paso’s literacy

Maria L. Guerrero Duran, Web Editor July 19, 2022

Bobby Byrd, poet and co-founder of the El Paso-based book publisher Cinco Puntos Press, died Monday July 11, at age 80.   He was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee and moved to El Paso with his wife and children in 1978. In 1985, Bobby and Lee...

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‘Ms. Marvel’ lacks luster compared to other shining stars in the Marvel lineup

‘Ms. Marvel’ lacks luster compared to other shining stars in the Marvel lineup

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor July 14, 2022

Starting off the first season with six episodes, Marvel has encapsulated the humor, youthfulness and uniqueness of Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani) in the latest addition to the list of Disney+ shows, “Ms. Marvel.” Premiering June 8, the show...

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From left to right: Senior kicker Gavin Baechle, sophomore wide receiver Tyrin Smith, junior defensive end Praise Amaewhule, junior offensive lineman Elijah Klein, senior running back Ronald Awatt.

UTEP football athletes receive Athlon Sports All Conference-USA Honors

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter July 13, 2022

The UTEP football team had 14 of its student athletes named for Athlon Sports All Conference-USA Honors after being recognized for last season's achievements.   Senior running back Ronald Awatt was awarded with first-team offense. Awatt led the Miners...

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Promotional schedule for UTEP football announced

Promotional schedule for UTEP football announced

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter July 13, 2022

UTEP Athletics has announced the 2022 promotional schedule for home games being held at the Sun Bowl Stadium. The home games will feature different themes each night, along with different sponsors for each of the theme nights.  UTEP will kick off...

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Gabriela A. Velasquez, photojournalist and visual artist, exhibits her artwork focusing on the life at the border through a variety of print making processes.

Gabriela Velasquez’ long awaited debut of ‘Through the Looking Glass’

Maria L. Guerrero Duran July 12, 2022

Gabriela A. Velasquez, a 24-year-old photographer and visual journalist, exhibited her printmaking work, capturing the essence of her life at the borderland area. The reception took place July 7 at the Glass Gallery inside of UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Building.  After...

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Courtesy of official Marvel website.

‘Thor: Love & Thunder’ reflects the journey of finding yourself

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Editor-in-Chief July 12, 2022

Editor’s note: this review contains no spoilers.  Marvel is halfway through phase four after the release of “Thor: Love & Thunder.” The movie is the sixth film to be released since the ending of the Infinity Saga and does not disappoint...

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Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP Athletics getting community more involved through 915 tour

Daniel Alec Lopez, Sports Editor July 8, 2022

UTEP Athletics has been doing a small tour around the city of El Paso to get fans more involved and active. UTEP student athletes and coaches have been making various appearances at different places around the city to help sellout the first football game...

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UTEP assistant soccer coach grabs ESPY nomination

UTEP assistant soccer coach grabs ESPY nomination

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter July 8, 2022

UTEP Assistant Soccer Coach Kate Ward has been nominated as a finalist for Best Athlete with a Disability in women’s sports. Also nominated for the Best Athlete with a Disability award are cross-country skier, cyclist and biathlete Oksana Masters, swimmer...

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Hector and Gloria López Foundation and UTEP announce López Scholarship

Hector and Gloria López Foundation and UTEP announce López Scholarship

Prospector Staff Report July 6, 2022

The Hector and Glora López Foundation announced that its first grant would consist of $1.7 million to benefit 15 students at UTEP that will be classified as López Scholars. The Lopez Scholarship program was announced at 10 a.m. July 5 in the Interdisciplinary...

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Courtesy of NCAA.org

Title IX: 50 years of ongoing battle against sex discrimination

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter July 6, 2022

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is an important law that has been around for a long time and is still being amended as time deems necessary. The anniversary of Title IX was celebrated June 30 as 50 years ago in 1972, the first woman of color...

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