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The pursuit of graduate school is for the motivated

Lorain Ambrocio, Editor in Chief May 5, 2015

Many students already know where they will pursue graduate school, as acceptance letters rolled in during the semester. But for those still contemplating whether they should go to graduate school, the age-old question is sure to be asked after the graduation...

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Modern Hookah  is located by TI:ME at the Montecillo shopping center in West El Paso.

Student entrepreneur builds recipe for success

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter May 5, 2015

Eddie Flores, 28, stared out across the piles of debris and dust with his hands in his pockets as he watched a portion of reconditioned shipping containers neatly stacked on top of each other transform into the Modern Hookah, located by the TI:ME center...

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Gloria Almaguer, senior  education major, studies while Bianca Martinez, junior media advertising major, looks over a travel book at the library.

Learning never stops, even after graduation

Fernanda Leon, Contributor May 5, 2015

Graduation day is approaching and many students have been looking forward to this day, the start of their professional life, continuating on to graduate school, or a long vacation after all the years of studying. Arely Camacho, senior media advertising...

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UTEP first baseman Courtney Clayton attempts to make a catch.

Softball just misses tournament berth

Jason Green, Staff Reporter May 5, 2015

It is almost a shame to even mention the fact that UTEP missed the Conference USA tournament for the fifth consecutive year. It makes the season sound as if it was a total loss. That is far from the truth. Although a 14-39 record would probably be frowned...

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About four-in-10 U.S. household owners who are younger than 40 years old currently have some student debt, according to a Pew Research Center Report conducted in 2014.

Paying off loans troublesome for many, national student loan debt reaches $1.1 trillion

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor May 5, 2015

According to a Pew Research Center Report conducted in 2014, about four-in-10 U.S. household owners who are younger than 40 currently have some student debt. This is the highest share on record, some UTEP alums say that loan de bt is something that can...

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The Prospector’s Monday Night Playlist

May 4, 2015

Every Tuesday The Prospector releases a print edition of our publication. This means a long day of work every Monday that usually carries on into late hours of the night. Between editing stories, finding sources, designing pages and the occasional...

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The Prospector News Weekly May 1

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor May 1, 2015

This week in news Student Government elections take place and UTEP's annual Midnight Breakfast embraces change.

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@BaltimorePolice: Please remain peaceful

@BaltimorePolice: Please remain peaceful

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor April 28, 2015

“The streets were never ours to begin with, because on these same streets our sons and brothers, fathers and uncles were, and still are, prey,” wrote Edwidge Danticat, in an article for the New Yorker titled “Enough is Enough” after the death...

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The Art Junction studio tour, which took place April 18 and 19, is located at 500 West Paisano St.

Art Junction studio ignites local artists creativity

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter April 28, 2015

Art enthusiasts in the city had the opportunity to see work from local artists and some artistic ensembles last week. The local artists showcased their pieces, from abstract acrylic pieces and bronze sculptures to artisan jewelry, during a two-day event. The...

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Senior studio art major, Francisco Melendez continues to showcase his art in El Paso, although it can be hard for many local artists to make a living.

Artists struggle in El Paso

Fernanda Leon, Contributor April 28, 2015

For some, art in El Paso may not seem to be appreciated as much as in bigger cities like New York and Los Angeles. Francisco Melendez, senior studio art major, said art in El Paso has been growing year by year, but that there’s still a long road ahead...

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HBCU marching band competition comes to El Paso

HBCU marching band competition comes to El Paso

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter April 28, 2015

After three years of planning, El Paso will host the Historically Black Colleges and Universities marching band competition for the first time. The Battle of El Dorado will be showcased at 2 p.m. May 2 at the Sun Bowl Stadium. The community will get to...

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The 2015 Texas Showdown Festival will take place July 17, 18 and 19 at the El Paso County Coliseum.

Fifth-Annual Texas Showdown Festival to be in El Paso

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter April 28, 2015

The Texas Showdown Festival, an annual tattoo and music festival, will take place this year from noon to midnight July 17, 18 and 19 at the El Paso County Coliseum. The festival will feature professional tattoo artists as well as more than 20 famous...

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