From one year plan, to one night spectacular: Minerpalooza rocks the Sun City

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • September 9, 2025

The 35th Annual Minerpalooza has just rocked the Sun City! Yet the one night spectacular is a result of a year of meticulous planning.

Join The Prospector to find out what occurs behind the scenes, talk to coordinators and explore the Minerpalooza Festivities!

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Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor

Sebastian Perez-Navarro is a sophomore majoring in communication studies. He Hosts UTEP’s student led Prospector Podcast, is a Play-By-Play broadcaster who has transmitted for ESPN+/Minervision in Softball and has called Football and Basketball games for 600 ESPN El Paso. Sebastian is a proud member of the UTEP Speech and Debate Team. There, he competes in extemporaneous, impromptu, platform and argumentative settings. He is currently serving as Vice President for the University’s National Association of Hispanic Journalists Chapter.

Sebastian Perez-Navarro is the multimedia editor for The Prospector and can be reached at [email protected] or Instagram and X @sebastianpn8, and on LinkedIn @sebastianperez-navarro. 