The Prospector

UTEP vs. NMSU blood drive goal higher than previous years

Kristopher Rivera, Copy Editor • September 10, 2013

Monday afternoon marked the kick-off of the 10th annual I-10 college coalition effort between United Blood Services, UTEP and NMSU. It’s something that brings the two universities together to meet patient needs in the communities. “Whatever blood...

Clintons – mom and daughter – speak out about illegal wildlife trade

Jessica Wray • September 9, 2013

WASHINGTON – Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton announced her support of action in Syria at an unrelated event Monday introducing a new wildlife trafficking advisory council. “The Assad regime’s inhuman use of weapons of mass destruction...

World War II veterans visit memorial to their service

Zahra Farah • September 9, 2013

WASHINGTON - They were barely high school graduates when they were called to serve in a war thousands of miles away from home. Now in their late 80s to early 90s, more than 330 veterans who fought in World War II finally had the chance Saturday to...

Artist Guild to host inaugural event

S. David Ramirez, Staff reporter • September 6, 2013

The El Paso Artist Guild, a non-profit, will be hosting an inaugural exhibition to raise money and awareness of their organization. The guild is dedicated to helping artists and musicians find affordable health care. The show will feature art and live...

Presentation of State of the Border analysis delivered at UGLC

Jasmine Aguilera, Editor-in-chief • September 6, 2013

Several border officials presented the State of The Border Report at an event Friday afternoon at the Undergraduate Learning Center building. The report included the status of trade and competitiveness, security, sustainability and quality of life on...

Look out Syria

September 5, 2013

O’Rourke to vote ‘no’ on military action in Syria

Lorain Watters, Assistant news editor • September 3, 2013

Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) said he will vote against a military strike in Syria when the House returns next week. The congressman announced his decision at a town hall meeting Tuesday at the Community Foundation Room in downtown. About 50 people...

Mike Wiebe of the Riverboat Gamblers talks Warped Tour and Texas music scene

Kristopher Rivera, Copy Editor • September 3, 2013

For over a decade, from house shows to the Warped Tour, the Riverboat Gamblers have delivered charismatic performances at their shows. This Texas band has a sound that their vocalist, Mike Wiebe, described as a meeting of garage rock, punk rock, pop and...

‘Lexicon’ features liberal arts secret agents

David Ramirez, Staff Reporter • August 30, 2013

Are you a cat person or a dog person? What is your favorite color? Pick a number from 1 – 10. Do you love your family? Why did you do it? Properly answer these questions and you too could be chosen as a poet/secret agent tasked with manipulating...

Targeted Blackboard Phishing Scam

Lorain Watters, Assistant News Editor • August 29, 2013

Another phishing e-mail message is currently being circulated around The University of Texas at El Paso. This message pretends to be from Blackboard and states that “An important course form has been posted…”. It then asks that you sign in to...

Get to Know UTEP’s Black Greek Letter Organizations

Kristopher Rivera, Copy Editor • August 28, 2013

The first week of school is the prime time to attract students to join one of the many Greek organizations on campus. However, in a predominately Hispanic university, black Greek letter organizations may go unconsidered by students. There are three...

New Nintendo 2DS Announced

Leonardo Montañez, Staff Reporter • August 28, 2013

Wednesday Aug. 28, Nintendo announced their new hand-held console, the 2DS. It features a slate-like profile rather than a folding design as its predecessors. The 2DS will be compatible with all 3DS games and will play more than 2,000 DS titles. As...