With the Spring semester coming to an end, preparations for the 2021 Graduation Commencement are on their way. After over a year of online celebrations, students have questions as to what is going to happen the day of graduation. The Prospector spoke...

After many sleepless nights and a stressful year filled with uncertainties, it feels surreal my last college semester is finally here. The feeling of seeing the end of the line feels bittersweet, but I am excited for the journey that lies ahead. As...

January’s Presidential inauguration was one of the most  important events following the divisive 2020 election. Biden’s inauguration featured performances from Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez, a powerful poetry reading by Amanda Gorman,...

When the second wave of COVID-19 hit in October, El Paso was deemed the “epicenter” of the disease. There were nearly 1,500 daily cases with the number increasing every day. The fight to beat the virus continued as the city forced regulations...

Pixar has given us many beautiful films since the 90’s, from “Toy Story,” “Inside Out” to “Up,” the studio has yet to run out of life lessons. Originally set to be released theatrically, the studio returned late last year by premiering “Soul”...

Fifteen years ago, we were introduced to the global phenomenon of “The Twilight Saga.” The book series, comprising of four novels written by Stephenie Meyer, sold over 100 million copies in the late 2000’s.   The novels follow Bella Swan, a...

After almost three weeks since the start of the fall semester, UTEP unveiled its COVID Data Dashboard Thursday, Sept. 10 that “reflects the total number of UTEP faculty, staff and students who tested positive for coronavirus through the voluntary UTEP...

The college experience is going to be very different this semester for students everywhere because classes are now mostly online. But despite this new reality, here’s how some student organizations at UTEP have adapted to the COVID-19 era. The...

UTEP’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) has launched its new project ‘CAPS to Go’ to further reach out to students with its services. After the COVID-19 pandemic affected many services provided by the department, CAPS has adapted...

After UTEP students living on campus were directed to move out by UTEP Housing and Residence Life (HRL) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they are now being given the opportunity to return.    Although UTEP housing has never closed, students who could...

“Beastars” is an action-packed anime series about an anthropomorphic civilization of humanoid carnivore, herbivore and omnivore creatures who yearn for a sense of identity.  Based on the Japanese manga series of the same name, written...

The El Paso-Ciudad Juárez region has produced internationally recognized artists such as Juan Gabriel and Khalid, but the borderland is also home to budding musicians like Nicole Velarde, professionally known as TOOTHS. Music has always been part...

The Alliance Francaise, meaning “French Alliance,” is a cultural organization that was founded more than 100 years ago in Paris to champion French culture, traditions and the French language, reaching cities throughout the world, including...

The El Paso Insights Museum hosted its annual “Space Adventure Extravaganza” aimed at promoting science to the community Saturday, Oct. 5, at Sunland Park Mall.   The event was part of the weeklong “El Paso Space Festival,” which hosted...

Students from UTEP and Tecnológico de Monterrey partnered for “Festival of Monologues” a cultural demonstration of spoken-word monologues and dance pieces on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Students from both sides...

Mark Pederson joined UTEP from the U.S. Department of Energy, with a research background in chemical physics, condensed-matter physics and computational physics, and he is embracing his new role as chair of the physics department at UTEP. Prior to joining...

Stephen King is one of the most well-known horror writers of all time. Many of his works have been adapted to films, including his iconic novel “It” that became a successful movie from the 1980s and later a 2017 sensation. Argentine filmmaker...

UTEP Edge introduces the Bienvenidos Campaign to persuade students to indulge themselves to have a closer relationship with professors and staff. By welcoming new and current students back to a school year, this campaign focuses on the growing of the...

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke thanks supporters for keeping the public pressure on at the Clint Border Patrol Station on Sunday June 30, 2019.

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke thanks supporters for keeping the public pressure on at the Clint Border Patrol Station on Sunday June 30, 2019.

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke supporters hold sign berating the detention of immigrant children on Sunday June 30, 2019.

Protesters show up to support Democrat presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke at the Rally for Children at the Clint Border Patrol Station on Sunday June 30, 2019.