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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Alyson Rodriguez

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer

Alyson Rodriguez is a senior at the University of Texas at El Paso, currently majoring in multimedia journalism with a minor in leadership studies. She is a contributor at The Prospector. She joined The Prospector in the Fall of 2020 as a contributor for the Arts and Culture section and has now written articles for the sports and news section and has done podcast segments as well. After discovering her passion for journalism through The Prospector, Alyson has gone to intern at El Paso Matters, NPR Next Generation Texas Newsroom and the Texas Standard. 

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UTEP creative writing adjunct lecturer Alessandra Narváez Varela debuts her first novel, “Thirty Talks Weird Love.”

Introduction of a new read, “Thirty Talks Weird Love”

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor April 6, 2021

UTEP creative writing adjunct lecturer Alessandra Narváez Varela debuts her first novel, “Thirty Talks Weird Love.”   The novel centers on Anamaria Aragón Sosa, a girl who lives in Ciudad Juárez in 1999, during the first femicide wave. Anamaria is...

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Sunny Folds Thrift is an online thrift store on Instagram in El Paso. It is ran by a young woman named Mimi, along with the help of her husband.

Sunny Folds El Paso Thrift encourages up-cycling

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor March 23, 2021

Thrift shops have become popular in recent years. It not only helps local businesses, but it also helps the environment. According to experts, by buying recycled clothes, shoppers reduce waste in landfills. Mimi, a UTEP senior majoring in education, started...

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In the center, Iris Lopez walks alongside leaders of Mija, yes you can, in support of fellow females.

Mija, Yes you can: El Paso nonprofit empowers women

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor February 23, 2021

Iris Lopez recalls hearing the same advice from her mother growing up, “Mija, Yes you can.” The words rung in Lopez’ head throughout her education as a Montwood High School student and graduate at The University of Texas at El Paso. They have...

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UTEP’s YDSA fight for ADA parking accessibility continues

UTEP’s YDSA fight for ADA parking accessibility continues

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor February 13, 2021

The highest priced Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) parking pass at UTEP ranges between $250 and $500 for employees and students, but one University group is trying to change that.  UTEP’s Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) works to...

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“Dune” is an upcoming American film directed by Denis Villanueve, telling the first half Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel by the same name.

The most anticipated films set to release in 2021

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor January 19, 2021

The idea of a new year bringing new beginnings has never applied more to a year than 2021. After a disappointing cloud doomed over film release dates throughout 2020, 2021 brings a thrilling wave of entertainment with the most anticipated movies set to...

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Wilson talks UTEP's achievements, setbacks from COVID-19

Wilson talks UTEP’s achievements, setbacks from COVID-19

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor November 14, 2020

UTEP President Heather Wilson addressed the COVID-19 pandemic and the institution's work as a Hispanic serving university during her State of the University address Oct. 27 and 28, broadcasted on KTEP-FM. At the beginning of the broadcast Wilson opened...

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Alvarez, an El Paso Community College graduate who is now attending UTEP and pursuing a degree in business, has been crafting and selling her handmade works of art at markets ever since 2014. She has just recently opened her own mobile shop this past weekend.  

Photo courtesy of Vanessa Alvarez

Banana and Bear is El Paso’s new art shop on wheels

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor October 15, 2020
Banana and Bear’s products consist of handmade pins, necklaces, keychains, rings, knick knacks, and thrifted clothing, with varied prices. Clothing costs between $3 to $20 while handmade items range from $4 to $10. The products are made with different types of materials such as resin and clay.  
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