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Assayer of Student Opinion.

El Buscador De Oro

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UTEP top ten senior heads to work for the U.S. Senate

Victoria Rivas, Contributor May 5, 2021

For Luis Hinojos, 21, determination is something that has never lacked in his life. The drive to succeed was there when he entered UTEP in 2018 as a political science and economics major and continues to be there as he prepares to graduate this...

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Alex Diaz is a UTEP alumnus, author of ‘Love and Wine’ and ‘In the Books.’

UTEP alumnus publishes two books

Heriberto Perez, Reportero Del Personal May 4, 2021

Alex Diaz is a UTEP alumnus who is now the published author of two books: “Love and Wine” and “In the Books.” His journey to becoming an author wasn’t the typical path. It started with Diaz studying business. “That’s what my dad wanted...

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UTEP senior Carolyne Chepkosegei runs at Lori Fitzgerald cross country meet in at Chamizal Park in El Paso Sept. 13, 2019.

A look at UTEP’s top senior athletes of 2020 through 2021

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor May 4, 2021

With the end of the university school year at hand, many of UTEP’s top athletes will depart the programs that saw the fruits of their efforts over the years. Below is a profile on many to some of the standouts for the Miners over the past season. Cheyenne...

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Graduates prepare to celebrate as COVID-19 regulations loosen

Graduates prepare to celebrate as COVID-19 regulations loosen

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor May 4, 2021

As UTEP seniors prepare their cap and gown for commencement ceremony on May 14 and 15, some are also preparing to celebrate in-person with their loved ones as COVID-19 restrictions loosen and more community members receive the vaccine. In 2020, as...

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International student's family members face travel restrictions, as the U.S.-Mexico border remains closed until May 21, 2021.

Cross-border graduates share concerns amid COVID-19 travel restrictions

Nicole Lopez, Contributor May 4, 2021

Family members of international college students at UTEP who are graduating in May are facing the possibility of not being able to attend commencement due to restrictions on the U.S.-Mexican border. In March 2020, the first COVID-19 case was reported...

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"Graphic by Hugo Hinojosa/The Prospector via Canva"

UTEP students look for jobs after graduation amid pandemic

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor May 3, 2021

With UTEP graduation nearing, students are beginning to take the next step in their career by searching for   jobs in their desired field, with places like the UTEP Career Center and Borderplex providing a helping hand.    The UTEP Career...

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“Spring Fest is the first big in-person event held by UTEP. Photo by Albert Silva/The Prospector”

UTEP hosts Spring Fest, the semester’s largest in-person event yet

Julian Herrera, Reportero Del Personal May 1, 2021

Spring Fest, the first entirely in-person event of the semester, welcomed approximately 100 students and staff alike outdoors at the Student Recreation Center’s University field, April 23.   As guests entered the field, they were welcomed...

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Stock Photo courtesy of Joy Harjo, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

Poet laureate Joy Harjo recites poems, songs at Somos Writers series

Sven Kline, Contributor April 28, 2021

The UTEP department of Creative Writing hosted an online interactive event with Poet Laureate Joy Harjo in honor of the Somos Writers Spring Series event taking place through the entirety of National Poetry Month.    Opening with a Spanish...

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Transfer portal having an enormous impact on UTEP basketball

April 27, 2021

Since the season ended for both the UTEP men’s and women’s basketball teams, have a combined 10 players that have entered the transfer portal.  For those not aware, the transfer portal was created by the NCAA in 2018 to simplify and bring...

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New UTEP Head Coach Joe Golding is introduced by Athletics Director Jim Senter and UTEP President Heather Wilson as the 20th coach in Miner history. April 14, 2021.

UTEP introduces Joe Golding as its new basketball coach

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor April 27, 2021

The UTEP Miners wasted no time in finding its replacement for departed coach Rodney Terry with Tuesday night’s announced hiring of former Abilene Christian (ACU) Wildcat Coach Joe Golding as the 20th coach in the history of the program.  “I’m...

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Photo by Hugo Hinojosa

Students react to UTEP’s plan for in-person classes in the fall

Nicole Lopez, Contributor April 25, 2021

With UTEP set to offer in-person classes this fall,  faculty and students predict how in-person classes may impact student enrollment and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic.     According to the Division of Students Affairs at UTEP,...

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Graphic courtesy of UTEP Student Engagement and Leadership Center.

UTEP SELC hosts SOAP: Transitioning Back to Campus

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor April 23, 2021

UTEP’s Student Organization Advancement Program hosted a virtual discussion on how to make the transition back to campus safer on April 15.  Transitioning back to campus was a discussion led by Adriana Villegas, student organization intern...

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