by Kat Holly in News
The El Paso City Council's ruling on Jan. 8 brings bad news to students who park in the streets surrounding Kern Place. Beginning Jan. 21, any vehicles not displaying residential parking permits between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays, will be fined or towed.
by Elida S. Perez in News
There is still time for UTEP students to apply for financial aid for the 2007-2008 academic year.
Jose Torres, assistant director for the Office of Student Financial Aid, said if a student is in good academic standing and remained enrolled in 75 percent of their classes last semester, they may still be eligible for financial aid for the fall, spring and summer semesters.
by Cynthia Romero in News
When award-winning poet Leslie Ullman was contacted last April by John Pipkin, executive director of The Writers' League of Texas, she had no idea why he was interested in speaking with her.
Pipkin invited Ullman to be featured in "Writing Across Texas," a television series for PBS.
by Elida S. Perez in News
Bitter cold temperatures, tight living quarters and lost luggage didn't prevent the UTEP research team that traveled to Antarctica over the winter break from accomplishing their mission.
International Polar Year - Research Opportunities for Minorities, a UTEP program, gave students from across the country the opportunity to participate in the three-week research trip to the Antarctic Peninsula.
January 14 - 20
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Thursday, January 17 What: 'Pippin' the musical When: 8 p.m. Where: EPCC Transmountain Forum Theatre Info: Tickets will go on sale at 7 p.m. at the door for $5-$10. Contact: 831-1312 or 831-2411 What: Third Thursdays at EPMA When: 6 p.m. Where: El Paso Museum of Art Info: The "Art on the Rocks" theme is geared toward young cosmopolitans.
by Elida S. Perez in News
Editor's note: The following facts were taken from stories written over the spring, summer and fall semesters of 2007 by The Prospector staff. Not every story from the year was included in this compilation. Each year holds various events and occasions that can shape students' views and ways of life.
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UTEP research featured at California Science Center The research of UTEP chemistry professor Carl Dirk is being featured at the California Science Center in Los Angeles, at an exhibit called "Fade: The Dark Side of Light" through May 2008. The exhibit focuses on how exposure to light can change the appearance of objects and how these changes can damage historical documents.
by Cynthia Romero in News
"I've been given a second chance," said Leigh Hill, a former New Orleans resident, as she sits nearly hidden behind a large wooden counter.
Two long-haired men in tired boots and cowboy wear wait in line to be processed and admitted into the Rescue Mission of El Paso, while an aged man rests by his plastic bag in the hallway.
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The Life of Martin Luther King Jr. When: 1:30 p.m., Jan. 22, Liberal Arts Room 210 Info: The UTEP African American Studies Program will sponsor a read-in and film presentation on the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For more information, call 747-8650.
