The Prospector

My final bow at the finish line

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Editor-in-Chief • May 15, 2025

To start, I never thought I would be here. Growing up, I always felt that I was never enough for anything in life and thought that I would never make it to college. This is a testament to myself and to you, the reader, that even if life feels dreadful, it will get better.

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More than ‘just a job’

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • May 15, 2025

My time has been short at The Prospector, but I feel it has impacted me in many ways. This job has given me so much and it does sadden me that I must say goodbye.

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Engineered to capture moments

SalmaPaola Baca, Staff Photographer • May 15, 2025

After three years of balancing engineering and photography at The Prospector, I found more than just experience behind the lens. I found a community, a purpose and a voice I never expected to discover.

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Marvel Studios’ ‘Thunderbolts*’ review

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2025

Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts*” is out. Is it any good? Has Marvel found its footing again? Are they still releasing generic content with no true vision or does the MCU have a bright future?

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‘I, am Steve’: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ review

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 23, 2025

The Minecraft movie is now out and is already a box office success. Grossing over $550 million worldwide and is the highest grossing movie of 2025 so far. But is the film good, is it worth watching or should fans save their money?

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Office sirens: Social statement or HR nightmare?

Vianah Vasquez, Contributor/Writer • April 16, 2025

The office siren aesthetic is a major social media trend that sparks a sense of creativity and self-expression but can also have patriarchal undertones.

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Here’s what you need to know before entering college

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 16, 2025

Students entering university may feel overwhelmed and even feel a sense of doubt. However, it's good for students to know that others have been in their shoes.

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Monster Jam or Joke: Unpacking motorsports’ biggest event

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer • April 11, 2025

The weekend of March 1 and 2, was another year of Monster Jam, a motorsports event where driver athletes compete in feats of speed and skill. I packed my gear and headed down to the Sun Bowl Stadium where the event would take place that weekend.

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Learning and growing from the college experience

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • April 9, 2025

The college experience does not have to come from frats, parties and internships as not everyone has the luxury of that. It comes from taking the situation you’ve been handed and finding a way to build from there.

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‘Pick’ the mic up! Tuition includes a podcast

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • April 7, 2025

Every voice at UTEP matters. One of the ways The Prospector assures that they’re heard is through podcasting.

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Are internships really necessary in college?

SalmaPaola Baca, Staff Photographer • April 7, 2025

Internships have become an unofficial requirement for success in today’s job market. At the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), students are encouraged, if not pressured, to complete one before graduation. While internships can provide career advantages, they are not always accessible, effective or necessary for every major.

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The heart and soul of Student Media and Publications

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Editor-in-Chief • April 4, 2025

To the young journalist entering college: don’t be fearful of your new surroundings–you are not alone. UTEP Student Media and Publications is here for you. Whether you have a background in reporting, photography, yearbook experience or no experience, if you want to step foot into the world of media, The Prospector and Minero Magazine are a chance to continue or start your journey into the world of journalism.

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