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Local pop artist Josh Galindo goes on stage for the first time in his career as he performs both released and unreleased songs.

Rain won’t stop the El Paso Zoo from Rockin’

Itzel Giron and Emily Autumn Velasquez July 5, 2022

Long lines formed outside the first ever Rock n’ Roar event, hosted by The El Paso Zoo Society, Saturday, July 2, at the El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano Drive. Despite the chance of rain, attendees lined up outside the gates with their tickets as the vendors...

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El Paso Chihuahuas fall to Oklahoma City Dodgers

El Paso Chihuahuas fall to Oklahoma City Dodgers

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter July 1, 2022

The El Paso Chihuahuas (41-34) took on the Oklahoma City Dodgers (47-28) for Pride Night June 30 at Southwest University Park. The Chihuahuas were defeated by the Dodgers with a score of 2-7.   In celebration of Pride month, several employees at...

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The International Student Guide: Prepare for success with the University Career Center

The International Student Guide: Prepare for success with the University Career Center

Hugo Hinojosa, Designer July 1, 2022

Editor’s note: This is the last of a three-part series on how to make the most out of the services UTEP has to offer whilst being an international student.  You might have heard about the University Career Center during orientation. You might have...

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Photo courtesy of UTEP Dinner Theatre.

UTEP fills July with events

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Editor-in-Chief June 30, 2022

UTEP has prepared plenty of events for students, faculty, alumni, and the El Paso community to enjoy throughout the month of July as they are looking for ways to spend their summer. Below you will find what is happening, when and where throughout the...

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The International Student Guide: How to find a job on and off campus with Job Mine

The International Student Guide: How to find a job on and off campus with Job Mine

Hugo Hinojosa, Designer June 30, 2022

Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series on how to make the most out of the services UTEP has to offer whilst being an international student.  There is nothing more intimidating than the quest of job hunting. Building yourself up...

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The International Student Guide: How to enhance your UTEP experience with OIP

The International Student Guide: How to enhance your UTEP experience with OIP

Hugo Hinojosa, Designer June 30, 2022

Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series on how to make the most out of the services UTEP has to offer whilst being an international student.    If you are a first-year international student: congratulations, you are officially...

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The El Paso Zoo Society is hosting their first “Rock-n-Roar" event from 6:30p.m.-10:30 p.m. July 2 at the El Paso Zoo where they will have vendors, artists, silent disco, activities for kids, and more. Tickets are on sale now at elpasozoosociety.org.

Get ready to Rock ‘n’ Roar with the El Paso Zoo Society

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor June 28, 2022

As the heat turns up this summer, ways to cool down and enjoy the sun are popping up across the city including the first ever Rock-N-Roar Event at the El Paso Zoo, located at 4001 E. Paisano Drive. El Pasoans are invited to enjoy a variety of events across...

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It’s ‘Showtyme’ for Miner Caravan

It’s ‘Showtyme’ for Miner Caravan

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter June 26, 2022

UTEP’s Miner Caravan made a quick stop 11 a.m.-2 p.m., June 25 at Showtyme Sports Bar and Grill located at 2106 North Zaragoza Road. Showtyme is owned by current Green Bay Packers running back, and former UTEP Miner, Aaron Jones.   “This...

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Roe v. Wade may be gone, but not our spirit

Roe v. Wade may be gone, but not our spirit

Kristen Scheaffer, Staff Reporter June 25, 2022

The Supreme Court has overturned Roe vs. Wade, supporting states like Texas and Mississippi in their bid to limit abortion rights.   Currently, Texas allows up to six weeks for an abortion; however, women do not usually discover their pregnancy that...

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A protestor listens to a speech with the words “my body my choice” written all over her body during a pro abortion protest in downtown El Paso on June 6,2021.

Roe v. Wade overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court after nearly 50 years

Victoria Rivas, Guest Contributor June 25, 2022

Women’s constitutional right to an abortion by Roe v. Wade was overturned in a 5-4 vote by the Supreme Court after nearly 50 years.   Since 1973, Roe v. Wade granted women the right to access abortions during their first two trimesters of pregnancy...

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Multiple protesters gathered in downtown El Paso on June 6, 2021 to protest for abortion rights with signs that read “our rights are human rights."

U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Prospector Staff Report June 24, 2022

It was officially announced Friday morning that the U.S. Supreme Court has overruled the constitutional right to abortion after almost 50 years of its establishment in 1973. The decision has the potential to reshape the nation’s politics. Roe v. Wade...

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Dr. Jorge Muñoz, profesor del departamento de física de UTEP desde 2018. Cortesía del perfil de la facultad de UTEP.

El liderazgo de Jorge Muñoz en UTEP

Lizbeth San Martin, Guest Columnist June 24, 2022

El profesor de física Jorge Muñoz recibió una carta que provenía de la oficina de la presidenta. Muñoz inmediatamente supuso que debía ser una notificación de algún curso al que debía asistir. Para su sorpresa no era ningún asunto de futuras...

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