E-waste adds to growing pollution problem

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HB972: GUNS ON CAMPUS, IN CARS

On May 26, the Texas Legislature approved a final version of a bill that would allow students to carry guns on college campuses if they are at least 21 years old and have gun licenses.
AT moves toward innovation

Instructional Support Services has rebranded as Academic Technologies (AT) with a dedication towards innovation and trendsetting. The move comes as part of a push towards UTEP’s mission of access and excellence.
Harry Potter, Old West among summer camps at EP Exploreum

The El Paso Exploreum, an interactive exhibit laboratory, is offering a variety of summer camps for kids to encourage them to learn about chemistry, western characters and the care of magical creatures in the “Harry Potter” camp.

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‘See something, say something’ security program unseen by most Americans

WASHINGTON – Just a fourth of Americans have heard of one of the Department of Homeland Security’s main security campaigns, according to witnesses at a House subcommittee hearing.
Lively House debate over immigration reform draws protesters

Debate over immigration reform took a contentious turn June 18 as Republicans and Democrats accused each other of being irresponsible, and protesters shouted for reform before being taken out of the room
Biden continues gun-control fight

Vice President Joe Biden addressed the ongoing fight for tighter gun restrictions by the Obama administration in a speech on June 18.
Students Look For Job Security

The final stretch in the race for mayor of El Paso is underway and students are looking at the opportunities candidates Steve Ortega and Oscar Leeser promise to offer in jobs and city growth when casting their vote.
UTEP’s solar-powered house to compete internationally

Students participating in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon are preparing to break ground on their competition piece, a $250,000 solar powered house.
UT System plans to evaluate Massive Online Open Courses

The University of Texas System has partnered with edX, a popular Massive Online Open Courses platform, to expand the growing field of MOOCs and study how these non-traditional classes work within current academic frameworks.
Shuttle service decrease during summer

The university’s inner campus roads are under construction this summer and will be converted to pathways with greenery to achieve a more pedestrian-friendly environment.
Tucson Padres are now on their farewell season before coming to El Paso.

As El Paso baseball fans are anxiously waiting for April 2014, when the new Triple A baseball team makes its debut in downtown El Paso, Tucson fans can only relinquish the team and hope to enjoy the final season of the Padres in Tucson. “In reality, Tucson doesn’t deserve to have a to have Triple A Baseball,” said Tucson Padres General Manager Mike Feder.
Ballpark Groundbreaking, A Step Closer to Triple A Baseball

Triple A Baseball is one step closer to coming to El Paso, as representatives from the City, MountainStar Sports group, Triple A, and the San Diego Padres took part in the ballpark groundbreaking ceremony on May 30. The construction of the new $50 Million dollar stadium will now officially begin and it is expected to be completed by opening day in April 2014.
Former El Paso resident provides vacations for veterans

Bob Medinger, 56, received an email in 2007 with the photo of Pearl Harbor survivor Houston James embracing former Staff Sgt. Mark Graunke Jr. during a Veterans Day Celebration in Dallas and decided he needed to do something to help out veterans. “(That’s) what got me off of the couch.
Photos: ‘X’ in Juárez inaugurated

La Plaza de la Mexicanidad was inaugurated May 24 in Ciudad Juárez to an estimated audience of 120 thousand people. The El Paso Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Alondra de la Parra presented a repertoire accompanied by Natalia Lafourcade, Ely Guerra and Denise Gutierrez for the occasion in the square’s amphitheater.
Congress aims to stop 90 percent of illegal border crossing

WASHINGTON - A group of House members wants to ensure border security before discussing comprehensive immigration reform.

On May 14, members of the House Homeland Security Committee amended and approved the Border Security Results Act of 2013 and sent it to the floor.
UTEP Campus Transformation Open House

On May 10 there was an open house at the Acacia room Union East to address campus renovations. The following are areas that will be affected and the dates of construction: Wiggins Plaza Started March 2013, completion Aug. 2013 There are two phases to the Wiggins Plaza.
Centennial Lecture Series: Alfredo Corchado

Alfredo Corchado, the Mexican bureau chief for the Dallas Morning News, spoke of his upcoming book, “Midnight in Mexico” and his experience as a journalist working in Mexico as part of the Centennial Lecture Series May 9 at the UGLC. After he thanked the audience, his family, friends and professors for attending the lecture, he told of how he was not able to come up with the beginning for the book and how he doubted himself while writing it.
Top Ten Seniors value UTEP’s education

The Top Ten Seniors award identifies 10 graduating students who have excelled not only academically, but also through their remarkable leadership and community service, all while maintaining a high grade-point average throughout their undergraduate career at UTEP.
Centennial construction underway

A section of University Avenue will close to vehicular traffic permanently on May 20, marking a major phase in the construction for the centennial transformation of the UTEP campus. Along with University Avenue, the construction on Wiggins Road will finish in May and preliminary work on Schuster Avenue will begin, a project that will take about two years, according to Keith Erekson, executive director of the centennial celebration.
A new SGA structure

This year’s Student Government Association elections resulted in a change in leadership. Current Liberal Arts senator, Paulina Lopez, was elected SGA president. Although her term does not begin until June 1, Lopez, junior organizational communication major, has already begun working on changes to the SGA.
Hold on all doctoral program proposals

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has implemented a policy that penalizes state universities that do not meet the state average in graduation rates. UTEP is currently one of the universities that is being penalized and therefore cannot submit any new doctoral program proposals until graduation rates are calculated next fiscal year.

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Spight ready for the challenge

A native from Southern California, guard Andre Spight, is one of five new freshman from the 2013 recruiting class added to the UTEP men’s basketball roster.
Usual suspects and old powers inch closer to World Cup

The World Cup qualifiers reached a crucial stage, before the final stretch at the end of the year.
UTEP offers variety of camps for kids

Along with summer school and off-season training, UTEP athletes are also hosting sports camps.
Anthony Rotich earns national title

Sophomore distance runner Anthony Rotich claimed gold in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2013 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Ore.
Late AirHogs rally sinks Diablos

The Diablos continue to struggle early in the season as they fell in game three to the Grand Prairie AirHogs 8-7, June 8 at Cohen Stadium.
Patriots fall to bottom of division

A late penalty goal by midfielder Alejandro Maldonado secured a 2-0 win for the West Texas Sockers over the El Paso Patriots. The loss put the Patriots on the bottom of the Mid South Division of the USL, PDL (Premier Development League.)
Football Camp Moving to Alpine for 2013

After 13 years of holding the pre-season football camp in Socorro, N.M., the Miners will move this year to Alpine, Texas.
UTEP's Christopher Washburn involved in fight with local bar bouncer

Freshman forward, Christopher Washburn, 19, was involved in an assault against a bouncer at The Palomino, a bar located on 110 E. Robinson Ave. on May 12, according to a police report from the El Paso Police Department.
Men's track and field claims title at championships

UTEP Men's track and field team conquered the 2013 Conference USA Outdoor championships on May 12 at the Rice Track Stadium in Houston, Texas.

The Miners finished with a total of 166.5 points, ahead of Houston (152.5), and Tulsa (147).
UTEP softball in search for new head coach

On May 9, UTEP Athletic Director Bob Stull announced that a search has begun for a new softball coach. Kathleen and James Rodriguez co-head coached the Miners from 2004-13. They were the first coaches for the program.
Miners in good shape for championships

The UTEP track and field team is set to have a strong showing at the Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 9-12, which will be hosted by Rice University in Houston, Texas. “Right now we’re just getting ready, we don’t have too much time to prepare so we need to fix what we can,” said senior distance runner, Risper Kimaiyo.
Pushing the limit

After suffering a bad motocycle accident, James Ketchell, 31, of London, UK decided he would row across the Atlantic. It was an unsual thought to run across the mind of someone who had just broken both of his legs and ankle. Doctors told him he would not be able to cope with strenuous, prolonged physical activity.

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Safety precautions for summer heat

I’m walking down the hill on Sun Bowl Drive, umbrella in one hand, a water bottle in the other, and waves of one-hundred-degree heat have me sweating and regretting ever taking summer classes. It’s always the same with me during summer school. I say I won’t do it, but there’s always that really tempting summer class that has me driving in this weather to school everyday, complaining about the heat.
I came into The Prospector

I came into The Prospector only a year ago, and it has been a great experience. My former sports editor, Daniel Ornelas, carried the load last summer, and that pressure really forced me to make things work. Being a sports writer helped me to get out of my shell.
This is an exciting time...

This is an exciting time to be part of the editorial team at The Prospector. After working for a semester as a staff photographer, I am looking forward to continuing the job as the photography editor during the summer and fall semesters.
My dad once told me...

My dad once told me, “Mijo, I’m not too sure if you know exactly what you want to be for the rest of your life. It might be one thing or many things. But I’ll tell you what. I know it’s gonna be something great.” Those words will always resonate with me forever.
Four amazing years at UTEP

It has been four amazing years at UTEP and I have enjoyed every minute of it. On May 18, I will be the first in my immediate family to have a college degree. I feel very blessed by the Lord and by the people who care about me and have supported my decisions.
Class of 2013

Dear Seniors: As we approach the end of the academic year, many celebrations have begun to acknowledge your accomplishments as the Class of 2013. As you know, this time of year is special in that we are able to recognize the graduates who will be receiving their diplomas at the Spring Commencement Ceremonies.
What salary do you expect to earn?
May 7, 2013 Cartoon

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Cool Canyon Nights starts season with new extras

Cool Canyon Nights brings together the community to celebrate nature and music at the amphitheater of McKelligon Canyon. Performances will run until Aug. 29.
‘Man of Steel’: Welcome back, Superman

The birth of baby Kal-El and the destruction of the planet Krypton are only a handful of the first visuals that director Zack Snyder presents in this stunning prologue to his reinterpretation of the Superman legend.
Xbox One: Microsoft’s restrictions are a turn-off for gamers

As a gamer, I find it easy to spot whenever a video game or a gaming console is going to be a financial success or the complete opposite. From the first day, I knew that the Xbox One was walking in the wrong direction.
Black Sabbath’s ‘13’ reviewed

Black Sabbath released their 19th studio album “13” June 11 and it sounds just like a Black Sabbath album is supposed to sound – heavy doomed, obscure and with a pinch of destruction.
50 shades of orange

More than 400 costumed and curious citizens gathered at Tricky Falls on June 5 for a night featuring glass eating, burlesque, bondage and industrial music. The DV8 Fetish Ball brought local and regional talent to downtown El Paso for an unconventional convention.
Summer movie guide (June - August)

This summer season is filled with exciting and jam-packed movies, ranging from romance, horror, action, comedy and even animated comedy. Here is a brief summary of some of them. The Internship: A comedy about two older friends trying to land an internship at Google.
Fourth-annual Dancing in the City introduces new line-up

Dancing in the City is a free city-sponsored event that offers dance classes from a wide range of styles every Saturday night until the last week of July at the Arts Festival Plaza downtown.
El Paso Playhouse closes with ‘And Then There Were None’

The El Paso Playhouse is closing their 2012-2013 season with Agatha Christie’s best-selling novel and play, “And Then There Were None,” which will run until June 15.
‘Fast and Furious 6’: an enjoyable, over the top action extravaganza

With the release of “Fast Five” in 2011, director Justin Lin and writer Chris Morgan decided to shift gears from the racing world to the heist world in a move that paid off in spades. This year “Fast and Furious 6” serves as a direct continuation to Five and also as a kind of capper to the Lin era of the franchise.

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Tucson Perspectives

Downtown Ballpark

The Tucson Padres have begun playing their last season in Tucson and fans are not happy about their departure to El Paso. The Prospector team went to the memorial day game to see the opinions some fans had.
Neon Desert Music Festival 2013 performances
Miner Soak Down Sequel
ASARCO towers demolished

The ASARCO towers are demolished after standing for more than 50 years in El Paso , TX. The towers fell in less than a minute.
SGA Debate

SGA Presidential Candidates from the PIC, FOCUS, GOLD, and HOURS party state their intentions if elected.
2013 Annual Juried UTEP Student Art Exhibition

A glimpse at the 2013 Annual Juried UTEP Student Art Exhibition held the the Rubin Center for the Visual Arts. UTEP Alumni and special guest professional artist, Fausto Fernandez, also gives a few words on his art, the event, and advice for young artists. Current UTEP student and Best in Show recipient, Laura Turon, explains the concept for her piece and her thoughts on the exhibition.

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Julio Ortega presenta conferencia sobre Fuentes y fronteras

Julio Ortega, director de Estudios Hispanos en Brown University, presentó su ponencia magistral, “Carlos Fuentes Entre Fronteras: México, EEUU y España en el Mapa Literario del Siglo XXI” el 8 de marzo en el UGLC. La ponencia se realizó por el Departamento de Lenguas y Lingüística como parte de la serie de conferencias que se ofrecen para el centenario de la universidad y el XVIII Congreso de Literatura Mexicana Contemporánea en UTEP.
Sam Donaldson impartirá clase en UTEP

Sam Donalson, ex alumno de UTEP y ex corresponsal de la Casa Blanca impartirá una clase de comunicación política este semestre en la escuela de comunicación de UTEP. “Establecimos un acuerdo extraoficial durante su visita el año pasado en donde decidimos que visitaría UTEP tres veces durante este semestre para enseñar mi clase de comunicación,” dijo Richard Pineda, profesor y director asociado del Centro de Estudios de Comunicación Sam Donaldson.