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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

App it before you tap it

App it before you tap it

Helen Yip February 11, 2014

“Pure,” “Grindr” and “Tinder” are apps that allow a person to “hook up” or meet up. “Pure,” for example is an app that uses GPS technology to locate anyone in the area who has a profile. Your request to meet up will be posted...

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Naomi Fertman, associate professor in the Women’s Studies Program, teaching the course “Women and Work in the Sex Industry.”

Sex industry course offers discussion on taboo subjects

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter February 11, 2014

In a small classroom, hands are being raised in the air and loud murmurs are echoing across the room. On the wall you see the words “PORN AND FREE SPEECH” projected in bold white letters. This is just a normal day in Associate Professor Naomi Fertman’s...

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Tim Floyd, UTEP men's basketball head coach.

An exciting new season for UTEP basketball

Tim Floyd, Special to the Prospector October 22, 2013

Dear UTEP students, Basketball season is right around the corner! I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your support last season and invite you back for another exciting season of UTEP Hoops. Our student support was incredible last year! You...

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Construction plays no favorites

Construction plays no favorites

Lorain Watters, Assistant News Editor October 8, 2013

Editor’s note: Check theprospectordaily.com for the complete story. It seems like all anyone can talk—or complain—about is construction. “It takes me twice as long to get to class now” or “I have to go all the way around campus just...

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Freshman pre-engineering major Robert Portillo is one of many students that have opted to ride their bicycles in order to efficiently get around campus construction.

Students say more bike lanes needed around campus

Amanda Guillen, Staff Reporter October 8, 2013

Bike lanes have been added to El Paso’s streets in recent years. This has led to the presence of more bike riders around the city. Although more bike lanes have been added, bike riders say there is still need for more, especially around UTEP and surrounding...

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Last year’s Career Expo drew 2,500 students. This year, organizers are hoping to see 3,500 students attend.

Career expo expected to draw thousands

Jasmine Aguilera, Kristopher Rivera September 17, 2013

The UTEP Career expo is expected to draw thousands of students and more than 100 employers this year. The expo will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20 at the Don Haskins Center. Betsy Castro-Duarte, associate director of the University...

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Students voice concerns on security

Lorain Watters, Assistant News Editor September 10, 2013

Robert Morales, junior criminal justice major, was on campus March 26, 2013, when an alert of a bomb threat was sent out. When he found out it was not real, he was astounded at how someone could have made a joke like that. “The guy was a dumbass...

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It's raining!

It’s raining!

August 29, 2013

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