S:12 E:8 Picking Up on Graduation

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • May 15, 2025

After eight episodes, season 12 of The Prospector Podcast has finally come to an end, and similar to our print issue, the only proper finale for an awesome season is to spotlight those who are graduating from The Prospector!

We’ll talk to all of our graduating staff, editors, and even some former faces and discuss their thoughts before they walk the stage at Don Haskins.

Thank you for keeping up with us this entire semester! Make Sure to Subscribe to our Youtube Channel, and follow our instagram @utep_prospector for future episodes!

Our Staff: Host | Sebastian Perez-Navarro.

Co-Hosts | Cameron Mason, Kristian Hernandez.

Guests | Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, SalmaPaola Baca, Joseph E. Montero, Matthew Gardea, Ximena Cordero, Jes Garcia & Alberto Silva Fernandez.

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About the Contributor

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor

Sebastian Perez-Navarro is a sophomore majoring in communication studies. He hosts The Prospector Digest, UTEP’s student led podcast. He is a freelance Play-by-Play broadcaster for 600 ESPN El Paso in Football, Basketball, and more. Sebastian is a proud member of the University’s Speech and Debate Team. There, he competes in extemporaneous, impromptu, and argumentative settings. Currently, Sebastian is the UTEP beat writer for the Texas Sports Network.