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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

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El Paso has seen record-high novel coronavirus infections over the last few days.

[Photo] My mother almost died of COVID-19. El Paso needs to do better.

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor October 21, 2020

El Paso has seen record-high novel coronavirus infections over the last few days.

Sexual Harassment. It is unlawful to harass a person because of that person's sex. Women from the music industry have spoken up about their experiences.

[Photo] Musicians call out misogyny, abuse in the music industry

Daniela Ramos, Contributor October 22, 2020

Sexual Harassment. It is unlawful to harass a person because of that person's sex. Women from the music industry have spoken up about their experiences.

The food pantry was established in 2014 and it operated out a modest closet in the Union. Now, it’s located at UTEP’s Memorial Gym which has been a more accessible location for students, increasing traffic.

[Photo] UTEP’s food pantry is running out of food

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor September 22, 2020

The food pantry was established in 2014 and it operated out a modest closet in the Union. Now, it’s located at UTEP’s Memorial Gym which has been a more accessible location for students, increasing traffic.

The mission of the Center for Community Engagement is to enhance higher education and contribute to the public good through community-based teaching and learning initiatives that enrich student education, promote civic engagement, and improve the community while capitalizing on the region's and UTEP's social and intellectual capital.

[Photo] Students continue volunteer work remotely, required for some classes

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter September 15, 2020

The mission of the Center for Community Engagement is to enhance higher education and contribute to the public good through community-based teaching and learning initiatives that enrich student education, promote civic engagement, and improve the community...

An annual report published by LendEDU, an online marketplace for financial products, reveals that the average UTEP graduate has $23,632 in student debt, ranking the university at 91 out of 475 colleges and universities in the United States for average student loan debt.

[Photo] Average UTEP graduate is more than $20K in debt, report shows

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter September 9, 2020

An annual report published by LendEDU, an online marketplace for financial products, reveals that the average UTEP graduate has $23,632 in student debt, ranking the university at 91 out of 475 colleges and universities in the United States for average...

The study found, between February and March of this year, unemployment increased 1.2 percent, bringing the total to 4.8 percent.

[Photo] El Paso unemployment increases, nearly at 5 percent

Exodis Ward, Contributor April 30, 2020

The study found, between February and March of this year, unemployment increased 1.2 percent, bringing the total to 4.8 percent.

Through social media, the department of Strength and Conditioning has been showcasing workouts that athletes and nonathletes can do at home.

[Photo] UTEP Athletics gives tips on physical fitness during pandemic

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter April 21, 2020

Through social media, the department of Strength and Conditioning has been showcasing workouts that athletes and nonathletes can do at home.

International students must obtain an F-1 visa to complete an academic program in the U.S.

[Photo] International students cope with COVID-19 and their immigration status

Maria Ramos, Contributor April 20, 2020

International students must obtain an F-1 visa to complete an academic program in the U.S.

Without studio access, ceramics students wondered how they were to continue their work without having access to the required equipment.

[Photo] UTEP art students adapt to online transition during pandemic

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter April 13, 2020

Without studio access, ceramics students wondered how they were to continue their work without having access to the required equipment.

Spring 2020 fashion trends you need to know about.

[Photo] This season’s fashion trends for stylish outfits you can show off on social media

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter April 5, 2020

Spring 2020 fashion trends you need to know about.

The following games will keep you safe at home while also allowing for social interaction.

[Photo] Videogames to keep you connected in the era of social distancing

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor April 1, 2020

The following games will keep you safe at home while also allowing for social interaction.

The United States Census of 2020, will be the twenty-fourth United States Census. National Census Day, the reference day used for the census, will be April 1, 2020.

[Photo] Census summit strives to ‘get out the count’

Marisol Chávez, Web Editor March 9, 2020

The United States Census of 2020, will be the twenty-fourth United States Census. National Census Day, the reference day used for the census, will be April 1, 2020.

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