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OLLI promotes learning, inclusion for older adults

OLLI promotes learning, inclusion for older adults

Glenda Avalos, Contributor April 19, 2019

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UTEP provides learning opportunities for senior adults and forms part of the Bernard Osher Foundation founded by Bernard Osher. Osher believed that as individuals get older, they should be more engaged with...

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El Paso Comic Con celebrates pop culture

El Paso Comic Con celebrates pop culture

Jaqueline Martinez, Contributor April 18, 2019

Locals celebrating pop culture returned to the ninth annual El Paso Comic Con (EPCON) April 12-14 at the El Paso Convention Center in Downtown El Paso. The El Paso Comic Con is an annual, three-day weekend with cosplay (dressing up as favorite characters),...

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Ableism is all around us

Ableism is all around us

Valerie Frederick, Special to the Prospector April 8, 2019

Ableism: discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities. This is Merriam-Webster’s definition of the term, but ableism is more than just discrimination and/or prejudice. It’s the innate belief held by society that abled people are...

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Dr. Heather Wilson, U.S. Secretary of the Air Force and sole finalist for UTEP presidency, visited the UTEP campus and addressed the media on Monday, March 11.

Wilson voted in by UT Board of Regents

Brianna Chavez and Daniel Mendez April 2, 2019

A new president for UTEP has officially been named. The University of Texas Board of Regents have appointed U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Heather Wilson as the new UTEP President. Wilson will succeed Dr. Diana Natalicio, who will be retiring...

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‘Fake a-- News’

‘Fake a– News’

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor April 1, 2019

“Fake a-- news...You’re fake. You spread fake news. You should be ashamed of yourself.” That’s what a woman yelled at local KVIA broadcast reporter, Michael Gordon just as he was about to go live Saturday morning. The woman, who held a sign...

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Dr. Heather Wilson addresses member of the Student Government Association Thursday, March 28. Photo Courtesy of UTEP YouTube page.

Wilson to be appointed as UTEP President Tuesday

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor April 1, 2019

Heather Wilson, the sole finalist for UTEP president, is expected to be appointed to succeed current UTEP President Dr. Diana Natalicio by the University of Texas Board of Regents April 2. The regents will be holding a special meeting via telephone...

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Sophomore guards Evan Gilyard (#3) and Kobe Magee (#15) announced through social media that they will be transferring from the UTEP men’s basketball program.

The madness of UTEP basketball’s offseason

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor March 25, 2019

The UTEP men’s basketball program may not be playing in postseason ball this March, but that hasn’t stopped them from creating madness. Since the Miners last game of the season, the program has seen two players transfer out, lost two assistant coaches...

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UTEP Football: A look at offense

UTEP Football: A look at offense

March 25, 2019

The Miners enter year two of the Dana Dimel era. Its most significant accomplishment last season was the end of a 20-game losing streak and a 1-11 record. Multiple injuries at quarterback and offensive line derailed any consistency or any chance to improve...

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Our spring break cartoons of the week

Our spring break cartoons of the week

Teddy Baylon and Elliot Luna March 15, 2019

 

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Photo courtesy of UTEP athletics

UTEP softball gains momentum over weekend

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor March 11, 2019

The UTEP softball team (7-16, 2-1) is coming off exceptional back-to-back performances against Charlotte University, winning two out of three games against the Charlotte 49ers. Prior to this past weekend’s series win, the Miners lost their last four...

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Students protest against Heather Wilson at UTEP

Protest arises from Heather Wilson’s visit

Valeria Olivares, Reporter March 11, 2019

Students and faculty gathered to protest UTEP’s succeeding president as the sole finalist held a press conference within the university’s campus. “We are here, gathering, to express our concern and to ask for the withdrawal of Heather Wilson...

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“Eggscellent”, A solo exhibition by Leah Powell

“Eggscellent”, A solo exhibition by Leah Powell

Jaqueline Martinez, Contributor March 5, 2019

The Glass Gallery, inside the Fox Fine Arts building, gives students an opportunity to showcase their artwork every year. The exhibitions usually run one to two weeks, giving the artist an option to host either an opening or closing reception in which...

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