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Alberto Silva Fernandez, Contributor/Photographer

Alberto Silva Fernandez is a sophomore, majoring in Multimedia Journalism at the University of Texas at El Paso. He is a photographer for The Prospector and freelances covering the borderland. When he isn’t covering events Albert likes to study politics, play video games, and listen to music.

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According to the University of Washington, it takes the average college graduate three to six months to find employment following graduation.

[Photo] Graduates search for jobs after graduation

December 1, 2022
James Tupou is a fullback who received his bachelors in kinesiology and is working on his master’s in leadership studies.

[Photo] Senior Spotlight: James Tupou

December 2, 2022
UTEP hosted the Jim Forbes Classic at the Don Haskins. Miners win against California State University Bakersfield,

[Photo] Men’s basketball flushes out competition at the Jim Forbes Classic

November 26, 2022
Students promote their businesses at the Miner Market Nov. 14

[Photo] Businesses get busy at UTEP’s Miner Market

November 18, 2022
Defensive specialist Alyssa Sianez defends an attack by Middle Tennessee on Nov.4

[Photo] Miners take the gold against Middle Tennessee

November 5, 2022
Oskar Callejas or INDAZE performs at Spooky Moon fest Oct. 29 at Ascarate park.

[Photo] Spooky Moon Music Festival: the first of many to come to El Paso

November 4, 2022
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar encourages students to vote Nov.3 in an event organized by University Democrats of El Paso.

[Photo] O’Rourke votes with students at UTEP

November 3, 2022
JD Ybañez performes at Spooky Moon Music Festival Oct. 29

[Photo] El Pasoans spend Halloween weekend at Spooky Moon Music Festival

November 2, 2022
Franklin Mountains State Park rangers held Halloweenfest, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30 at the visitors’ center for the park.

[Photo] Franklin Mountains State Park hosts Halloweenfest to educate the public

November 2, 2022
Irene Armendariz Jackson films a video with supporters encouraging others to go vote.

[Photo] Governor Abbott visits the borderland

November 2, 2022

Dean of Health Sciences, ‘Dr. Skateboard’ teaches physics through skateboarding

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2022
UTEP Alumni association held a Haunted Campus tour Oct. 21 at Leech Grove. The tours started at 6p.m. and ran till 11p.m.

[Photo] UTEP stays on track with its annual haunted campus tour

October 27, 2022
UTEP Alumni association held a Haunted Campus tour Oct. 21 at Leech Grove. The tours started at 6p.m. and ran till 11p.m.

[Photo]

Dr. Ricardo Reyna begins carving the side of his pumpkin on Oct. 23 at the Coronado Country Club.

[Photo] Surgeons carve ghoulish gourds at Operation Pumpkin

October 26, 2022
Professor of Latin American History at the University of Warwick Benjamin T. Smith Ph.D. came to UTEP on Oct. 20 to present his new book “The Dope.”

[Photo] Author tells journey of publishing a book with real history

October 26, 2022
Junior efensive end Praise Amaewhule attempts to make a play on the ball after FAU quarterback N’Kosi Perry throws a pass, Oct. 22.

[Photo] Miners win controversial nailbiter against Owls

October 22, 2022
The UTEP Miners football team will face the Florida Atlantic Owls at 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 22 at the Sun Bowl.

[Photo] Miners looking to fly past the Owls

October 21, 2022
Two men dressed in cowboy attire pose for a picture Oct. 14 before the haunted trolly tour.

[Photo] Chase shadows of the night on a trolley

October 18, 2022

UTEP lecturer helps students land their own tricks

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Photographer
October 18, 2022
UTEP student Kierra Lopez-Robinson, organizational and corporate communication major, self-published her debut collection of poems, “Daughter of the Sun,” on Aug. 18 through Amazon.

[Photo] UTEP student self-publishes debut book while running nonprofit

October 13, 2022
UTEP Miners football will face Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in Ruston, Louisiana Oct. 8.

[Photo] Miners looking to battle against the Bulldogs

October 7, 2022
The Texas government has banned the most books from public school libraries in the United States including books such as “The Hunger Games,” “Harry Potter,” and “The Hate U Give.”

[Photo] Banned books trigger national debate

October 6, 2022
Director of the Leadership Studies Programs Areli Chacón Silva, Ph.D. talks about colorism in Latinx communities.

[Photo] Panel presentation discussed the importance of Chicanx inclusion and diversity

October 5, 2022
Forward Tessa Carlin chases after a UAB defender on Sept. 30 at University Field.

[Photo] UTEP Soccer loses 3 straight matches

October 4, 2022
A protestor lies down on the ground during a Black Lives Matter protest May 31, 2020.

[Photo] Texas politics and its future

October 4, 2022
The UTEP Miners football team will play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte at 4 p.m. Oct. 1.

[Photo] Miners plan to expand the run game in Charlotte

September 30, 2022
Moni Vargas and Suzzane Herrera Li-Puma Ph.D., hold a discussion on how to be trauma informed when filmmaking in marginalized communities.

[Photo] Care-centered filmmaking discussion provides insight to aspiring storytellers

September 30, 2022
The Tyranny of Likes, by Javier H. Contreras, Ph.D.

[Photo] Meeting the author behind ‘The Tyranny of Likes’

September 29, 2022
UTEP running back Ronald Awatt runs the ball against Boise State on Sep.23

[Photo] Miners upset Boise in historic win

September 24, 2022
David Cervantes is the director of athletics at EPISD and a UTEP graduate with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and a masters in educational leadership.

[Photo] EPISD Director provides guidance and opportunities for students

September 20, 2022

Professor kickflips into UTEP’S heart

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Photographer
September 20, 2022
President of Vision Mexico, Horacio Estavillo, speaks at the annual El Grito ceremony Sep. 15 at Centennial Plaza in the center of the UTEP campus.

[Photo] UTEP begins Hispanic Heritage Month with El Grito Ceremony

September 16, 2022
A member of NAMI shares a photo of her and her brother during a writing workshop held Sept. 2

[Photo] NAMI addresses mental health through writing

September 14, 2022
Prior to attending UTEP Mervin attended Hutchinson Community College but once Coach Dimel caught eye of him he knew he wanted to have him on his roster

[Photo] UTEP football is an extended family for this offensive lineman

September 6, 2022
Miner Welcome Week will take place Aug. 18 through Aug. 27 and will include events such as the Texas Western Gold Rush, the Get Involved & Wellbeing Fair, and the first football game of the season against North Texas. Prospector File Photo

[Photo] UTEP welcomes students with events at ‘Miner Welcome Week’

August 24, 2022
Heather Wilson Ph.D. laughs during an interview with The Prospector and Minero Magazine in the Hoover House Aug. 5.

[Photo] Getting to know UTEP President Heather Wilson with 73 questions

August 23, 2022
A protestor listens to a speech with the words “my body my choice” written all over her body during a pro abortion protest in downtown El Paso on June 6,2021.

[Photo] Roe v. Wade overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court after nearly 50 years

June 25, 2022
Multiple protesters gathered in downtown El Paso on June 6, 2021 to protest for abortion rights with signs that read “our rights are human rights.

[Photo] U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022
Jacqueline Arellano and Josey Pickett act as Rapunzel and the Witch for “Into the Woods” April 11 at the UTEP Dinner Theater, inside Union Bldg. West, Room 207.

‘Into the Woods’ brings a twist to classic fairytales

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2022
Music serves as a therapeutic escape during harsh times

Music serves as a therapeutic escape during harsh times

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2022
Governor candidate Beto ORourke hosted a town hall at the El Paso Community Foundation on Sunday, March 27.

[Photo] Beto O’Rourke hosts a “People of Texas” Town Hall meeting

March 31, 2022
Senator at Large Erika oversees SGAs weekly meeting on March 3, 2022.

[Photo] A primer on UTEP Student Government Association

March 24, 2022
Student Government Association held their weekly meeting on Mar. 3, 2022, in the Tomas Rivera conference center.

[Photo] UTEP Student Government Association announces new senator of the month

March 11, 2022
Cal Spencer plays with their friends on March. 27, at Memorial Park.

Texas fails to protect trans youth

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2022
Critical race theory is essential to public education

Critical race theory is essential to public education

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2022
Pastor Antonio Brown says a prayer in solidarity with Ukraine at Tom Lea Parkin El Paso on Feb. 28.

[Photo] Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has global impacts

March 2, 2022
Many UTEP students surveyed on what their top favorite albums are for Valentine’s Day and “The Divine Feminine” by Mac Miller, “Lover” by Taylor Swift, “Hozier” by Hozier, and “Divide” by Ed Sheeran were the top choices.

[Photo] Our top albums for your Valentine’s Day playlist

February 5, 2022
10 Things I Hate About You, My Bloody Valentine, 50 First Dates, Pride and Prejudice, and Julie and Julia are just a few movies UTEP students voted as their go-to Valentines movies.

[Photo] Top five movies to watch on Valentine’s Day

February 5, 2022
On Monday Jan. 31 UTEP police responded to an accident outside Sunbowl garage after a driver reportedly hit a pedestrian.

[Photo] UPDATE: Car collides with UTEP golf cart on Sun Bowl Drive

January 31, 2022
UTEP softball will start their 2022 season off Thursday, Feb. 10 and will introduce several new players and Pitching Coach Lena Springer.

[Photo] UTEP women’s softball team prepares for season

January 20, 2022
New Editor-in-Chief Alberto Silva Fernandez aims to ensure that students voices are heard

New Editor-in-Chief Alberto Silva Fernandez aims to ensure that students’ voices are heard

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2022
U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar discusses military funding, immigration, bipartisanship, and student loans in an interview with The Prospector.

Escobar aims to improve conditions for military and immigrants

Alberto Silva Fernandez and Anahy Diaz
January 18, 2022
UTEP encourages the use of masks indoors on campus, but will not mandate masks.

[Photo] Students discuss UTEP’s safety protocols amid COVID-19

January 9, 2022
Running back Nakia Watson runs the ball against Central Michigan at the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Dec. 31, 2021.

[Photo] Central Michigan runs past Washington State in Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

January 1, 2022
Tight end Trent Thompson runs down the field for a touchdown after a fake QB sneak play against Fresno State on Dec. 18,2021, at University Field

[Photo] UTEP falls short at the PUBG New Mexico bowl game

December 22, 2021
A UTEP student takes their senior graduation picture in front of the pick located at the front of the UTEP campus.

[Photo] Myriad ways to celebrate UTEP graduation

December 6, 2021
A cap and tassel for the graduating class of 2021

[Photo] Students feel pressured to decide their future

December 5, 2021
Graduation cap, gown and medal packets for upcoming graduates are available at the University Bookstore.

[Photo] Commemorating commencement

December 5, 2021
Fall commencement will take place at the Don Haskins Center Dec. 11-12

[Photo] Fall commencement returns to Don Haskins

December 3, 2021
A graduating UTEP student holds a diploma folder given to students when they receive their Masters degree.

[Photo] Grad students wield competitive edge

December 3, 2021
A flyer for Job Mine alongside multiple career ready pamphlets sits outside the Career Center in room 103 in the Union West.

[Photo] UTEP students weigh in on career readiness

December 6, 2021
Praise Amaewhule lunges at the NMSU quarterback on Aug. 28, 2021 at Aggie Memorial Stadium.

[Photo] Miner football awaits bowl game

December 1, 2021
A graduating student holds pride flag in Rainbow Miner Graduation ceremony Nov. 19, 2021, at the Tomas Rivera Conference Center.

[Photo] UTEP SELC celebrates Rainbow Miner Graduation

December 1, 2021
UTEP students struggle during finals week of their first semester back on campus.

[Photo] CAPS helps students cope with stress as semester ends

November 30, 2021
The current state congressional district lines for El Paso County. Graphic courtesy of Texas Redistricting Home Website.

New district lines impact communities of color

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Photo Editor
November 19, 2021
Freshman running back Deion Hankins runs the ball against UTSA on Nov. 6, 2021, at the Sun Bowl

[Photo] UTEP prepares for final home game against Rice

November 19, 2021
UTEP celebrates First-Gen week with activities highlighting first generation students and their stories.

[Photo] UTEP’s SELC celebrates First-Gen week

November 17, 2021
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