Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Alberto Silva Fernandez

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.

All content by Alberto Silva Fernandez
Initial Miner Alert notifying students of shooting suspects near campus on Oct. 29, 2021.

[Photo] UTEP Police Department addresses delayed security response in forum

Julia Lucero, Contributor November 17, 2021

Initial Miner Alert notifying students of shooting suspects near campus on Oct. 29, 2021.

An overflowing trash receptacle besides an empty recycling bin

[Photo] UTEP recycling program falls by the wayside

Levi Carlos, Staff Reporter November 16, 2021

An overflowing trash receptacle besides an empty recycling bin

Enrique Iglesias performs at the Don Haskins Center Nov. 10, 2021

[Photo] Latin pop artists ignite crowd at the Don Haskins

Itzel Giron and Victoria Rivas November 16, 2021

Ricky Martin performs at the Don Haskins Center Nov. 10, 2021

Guard Souley Bourn shoots a three pointer against NMSU for the battle of I-10 on Nov. 13, 2021, at the Pan American Center

[Photo] Comeback falls short

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter November 14, 2021

Guard Souley Bourn shoots a three pointer against NMSU for the battle of I-10 on Nov. 13, 2021, at the Pan American Center

Stephanie Shields speaks at the 35 under 35 panel on Nov. 2, 2021, in the Union building

[Photo] Miner pride in local media

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor November 9, 2021

Amanda Guillen speaks at the 35 under 35 panel on Nov. 2, 2021, in the Union building

Defensive Back Darius Baptist chest bumps in the air with defensive end Quincy Montgomery on Nov. 6, 2021, at the Sun Bowl

[Photo] Miners face a heartbreaking loss to No. 16 UTSA

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor November 8, 2021

Defensive Back Darius Baptist chest bumps in the air with defensive end Quincy Montgomery on Nov. 6, 2021, at the Sun Bowl

Paydirt Pete holds a candle at the ceremony of life for Dr. Diana Natalicio on Oct. 27, 2021

[Photo] UTEP announces new Institute for Hispanic Student Success

Eduardo Flores, Contributor November 5, 2021

Paydirt Pete holds a candle at the ceremony of life for Dr. Diana Natalicio on Oct. 27, 2021

Melina DeAcero performs at Queernival Oc. 27.

[Photo] Photo gallery: SELC’s Queernival drag show take the union

Prospector Staff Report November 4, 2021

Salem Ofax performs at Queernival Oct. 27

Forward Gilles Dekoninck guards Guard Emmanuel White during practice Oct. 27.

[Photo] Basketball fans plan to fill the Don Haskins Center 

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor November 4, 2021

Forward Gilles Dekoninck guards Guard Emmanuel White during practice Oct. 27.

UTEP Mens basketball new head coach Joe Golding during practice on Oct. 27.

[Photo] Men’s basketball shoots for the top

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor November 2, 2021

UTEP Men's basketball new head coach Joe Golding during practice on Oct. 27.

Paydirt Pete lights a candle in honor of President Emerita Dr. Natalicio at the Celebration of Life for President Emerita Diana Natalicio on Sunday, Oct. 24, at Centennial Plaza on the UTEP campus.

[Photo] UTEP celebrates the life of President Emerita Diana Natalicio

A Bhutanese student lights a candle in honor of President Emerita Dr. Natalicio at the Celebration of Life for President Emerita Diana Natalicio on Sunday, Oct. 24, at Centennial Plaza on the UTEP campus.

Cayla Payne clears the ball against Southern Miss on Oct. 22

[Photo] Miners fall short against the Golden Eagles

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter October 24, 2021

Jojo Ngongo jukes out Southern Miss defenders on Oct. 22

The American fast-food chain Burger King announced two new menu items including Ghost Pepper Chicken Nuggets and Impossible Nuggets for a limited time.

[Photo] Burger King introduces limited Ghost Pepper Chicken and Impossible Nuggets

Beatriz Velazquez, Contributor October 22, 2021

The American fast-food chain Burger King announced two new menu items including Ghost Pepper Chicken Nuggets and Impossible Nuggets for a limited time.

The UTEP Haunted Campus tour is happening on October 29, 2021.

[Photo] Mystery at Miner Manor: Join SAA at the 14th annual haunted campus tour

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor October 21, 2021

The UTEP Haunted Campus tour is happening on October 29, 2021.

Deoin Hankins runs the ball through the LA Tech defense on October 16, 2021.

[Photo] Miners bulldoze past the Bulldogs

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor October 17, 2021

Forest Mckee celebrates after a win against LA Tech on October 16, 2021

Kezza Giffa dribbles down the court during practice on October 7, 2021.

[Photo] UTEP Men’s Basketball practice begins for 2021-2022 season

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter October 13, 2021

Kezza Giffa dribbles down the court during practice on October 7, 2021.

A woman’s march protesting the right to have an abortion was held on June 6th, 2021

[Photo] Abortion access becomes non-existent in Texas

Victoria Rivas, Staff Reporter September 24, 2021

A woman’s march protesting the right to have an abortion was held on June 6th, 2021

A member of Mariachi Frontera performs “Que bonito es Chihuahua” at the El Grito ceremony on September 16, 2021

[Photo] Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with UTEP

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor September 22, 2021

A member of Mariachi Frontera performs “Que bonito es Chihuahua” at the El Grito ceremony on September 16, 2021

Walter Dawn Jr. catches a punt kick during practice on August 16, 2021

[Photo] A look into Miners Homecoming game against Old Dominion

Katrina Villarreal September 21, 2021

Walter Dawn Jr. catches a punt kick during practice on August 16, 2021

Rows of American flags were placed on the lawn of the Centennial Plaza as a solemn reminder of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 at The World Trace Center.

[Photo] El Paso remembers the events of 9/11

Eduardo Flores, Contributor September 21, 2021

Rows of American flags were placed on the lawn of the Centennial Plaza as a solemn reminder of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 at The World Trace Center.

Nursing student Alyssa Crose

[Photo] UTEP Nursing navigates special COVID-19 training

Julia Lucero, Contributor September 20, 2021

Nursing student Alyssa Crose

UTEP encourages the use of masks indoors on campus, but will not mandate masks.

[Photo] UTEP follows Texas executive order despite El Paso County’s mask mandate

Julia Lucero, Contributor August 19, 2021

UTEP encourages the use of masks indoors on campus, but will not mandate masks.

Critical Race Theory in Texas: Education, legislation, and its effects on students

Critical Race Theory in Texas: Education, legislation, and its effects on students

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Photo Editor July 30, 2021

Over the last couple of months, there have been a lot of discussions between politicians and academics on the topic of Critical Race Theory (CRT), the New York Time’s 1619 project, and on whether it should be taught in public schools.  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott...

Continue Reading
Luis Suira dances in front of the UTEP bookstore on April 7th 2021

[Photo] Orange and Brew Coffee Tour brings UTEP students back to campus

Anahy Diaz, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2021

Aaron Edens waves to passing cars on April 7th 2021 in front of the UTEP bookstore

Continue Reading
Fernando Rivera comes out from an obstacle game ready to jump over the swing at Centennial Plaza on March 30, 2021, as part of UTEPs in-person Field Day.

[Photo] UTEP welcomes students for in-person field day at Centennial Plaza

Noelia Gonzalez, Staff Reporter March 31, 2021

Fernando Rivera comes out from an obstacle game ready to jump over the swing at Centennial Plaza on March 30, 2021, as part of UTEP's in-person Field Day.

Continue Reading
Cal Spencer plays with their friends at the Borderland Rainbow Centers rally in support of the transgender community on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Memorial Park.

[Photo] Borderland Rainbow Center rally honors LBGTQIA+ youth

Nicole Lopez, Contributor March 29, 2021

Miguel Reveals marches through Memorial Park in solidarity of young transgender women on March 27, 2021.

Continue Reading
UTEP sophomore forward Tessa Carlin fights off a UAB defender near Blazer goal March 14.

[Photo] UTEP soccer loses at Oklahoma State

Heriberto Perez and Michael Cuviello March 23, 2021

UTEP sophomore forward Tessa Carlin fights off a UAB defender near Blazer goal March 14.

Continue Reading
Fallex members (from left to right) Zeke Contreras, Oscar Morales, Gillberto Terrazas, and Brian Ramirez sit together at Centennial Plaza at UTEP on Feb.1, 2021.

[Photo] Fallex lets music write itself

Albert Silva, Staff Photographer February 16, 2021

Fallex members (from left to right) Zeke Contreras, Oscar Morales, Gillberto Terrazas, and Brian Ramirez sit together at Centennial Plaza at UTEP on Feb. 1, 2021.

Continue Reading
UTEP sophomore Ayana Noel fends off a Wolverine player in a defensive battle against Utah Valley Feb. 13.

[Photo] UTEP soccer closes week with a draw

Heriberto Perez, Sports Reporter February 15, 2021

UTEP sophomore Ayana Noel fends off a Wolverine player in a defensive battle against Utah Valley Feb. 13.

Continue Reading
Activate Search
Alberto Silva Fernandez