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VS. REALITY P. A14 P. A4 SALARIES: EXPECTATIONS TOP 10 SENIORS HOT SPOTS FOR GRADS P. B1 HOLD ON DOCTORALS P. A12

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May 7, 2013 editor-in-chief perspectivesAlejandro Alba, 747-7477 Columns Letter to the editor Class of 2013 My dad once told me... Dear Seniors: venture out into the world as our am- By Abel Casares that I never would have thought I’d They are all more than just co- As we approach the end of the aca- bassadors. Second, stay connected to The Prospector get to see. It was almost like fate when workers. They are all friends. Going demic year, many celebrations have your alma mater by keeping us in- I was offered the position of multime- through the same daily struggles and begun to acknowledge your accom- formed about your whereabouts so My dad once dia editor. having the same worries made our plishments as the Class of 2013. As that we can communicate with you told me, “Mijo, I embarked on a new trail of media and group all that much closer. I know my you know, this time of year is special regularly through the UTEP Maga- I’m not too sure if in that we are able to recognize the zine, electronic newsletters, social got to be a part of some amazing events. dad would have been proud to hear you know exactly graduates who will be receiving their media etc. Third, consider joining I got to ride in my first helicopter the work I’ve done so far. what you want to for a story on the Native Air Medical diplomas at the Spring Commence- one of our alumni chapters so that be for the rest of I always imagined what he would Team. I had the opportunity to see ment Ceremonies. Graduation is a you can continue the connection with your life. It might say to me if he were still here. Just like President Barack Obama as he gave rite of passage that you will remem- the Miner Nation. Finally, as you em- be one thing or my father, I am a Jack of all trades and a speech to the soldiers of Ft. Bliss. I ber for the rest of your lives. The op- bark on your professional career, give many things. But portunity for proud family, friends back by serving as a mentor for your witnessed the historic ASARCO tow- master at none. I’ll tell you what. and the UTEP community to applaud fellow undergraduates who aspire ers collapse after years of standing tall Whatever path I take next I will I know it’s gonna be something great.” and salute the graduates for their hard to become alumni which will help near the UTEP campus. always have the words that my dad Those words will always resonate work that each has realized over their UTEP’s quest to become the 1st Na- spoke to me. I know whatever I end with me forever. My old man spoke If it were not for The Prospector, collegiate years here at the university. tional Research University serving a up doing for the rest of my life, it will those words on my twenty-first birth- I probably would have ne