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Anahy Diaz

Anahy Diaz, Editor-In-Chief, is a bilingual Multimedia Journalism and Political Science student at The University of Texas at El Paso. She has helped lead The Prospector, as copy editor and multimedia journalist by writing and creating news packages. Anahy previously worked as the writer for UTEP’s College of Engineering, and has published stories for Borderzine, KERA News, KTEP, KTSM Channel 9 and KVIA Channel 7. As a first-generation college student, Anahy hopes to join the field of broadcast after graduation covering news, politics, and entertainment.

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UTEP Celebrates Mexican Independence Day

UTEP Celebrates Mexican Independence Day

September 17, 2021

The Prospector Podcast – Season 5, Episode 2

September 14, 2021
The Prospector Podcast – Season 5, Episode 1

The Prospector Podcast – Season 5, Episode 1

August 31, 2021
Minerpalooza returns to UTEP

Minerpalooza returns to UTEP

August 30, 2021
UTEP’s Texas Western Gold Rush welcomes students back to campus

UTEP’s Texas Western Gold Rush welcomes students back to campus

August 26, 2021
Photo by Albert Silva

The Prospector Podcast returns this fall, here to stay

August 26, 2021
CBP set to allow border crossing for parents of UTEP graduates in Mexico

CBP set to allow border crossing for parents of UTEP graduates in Mexico

May 5, 2021

In-person Lhakhang Cultural Center tour celebrates Bhutan Days

April 8, 2021
“UTEP SELC, in partnership with the Dean of Students and Spirit Operations, hosted Orange and Brew Coffee Tour on April 7,2021 at the bookstore.

Orange and Brew Coffee Tour brings UTEP students back to campus

April 7, 2021
UTEP set to begin vaccinating students next week

UTEP set to begin vaccinating students next week

April 2, 2021
Jesus Ramos holds a “We can end gun violence” sign at Cielo Vista Walmart while speeches are given in call to end gun violence on March 29, 2021. Photo by Albert Silva.

El Paso honors Boulder, Colorado shooting victims at Cielo Vista’s Grand Candela

March 31, 2021
Should I get rid of my skinny jeans?

Should I get rid of my skinny jeans?

March 23, 2021
UTEP staff and students react to campus network shutdown

UTEP staff and students react to campus network shutdown

March 9, 2021
UTEP shuts down campus network following ‘malicious intrusion

UTEP shuts down campus network following ‘malicious intrusion’

March 8, 2021
UTEP’s Student Government Association (SGA) has released its special election results Tuesday, Feb. 16 following over a week of campaigning.

SGA announces special election results

February 16, 2021
Confusing selfishness in the name of self-love

Confusing selfishness in the name of self-love

February 2, 2021
UTEP receives about 1,000 more COVID-19 vaccines

UTEP receives about 1,000 more COVID-19 vaccines

January 26, 2021
UTEP organizations plan for a virtual spring semester

UTEP organizations plan for a virtual spring semester

January 19, 2021
Eligible UTEP students will be able to apply for grants from the American Rescue Plan for outstanding debt beginning July 19.

UTEP becomes a COVID-19 vaccine provider

January 19, 2021
UTEP will continue to operate at low density during the spring semester, under its recovery matrix.

[Photo] Campus services announce hours of operations

January 19, 2021
El Paso Independent School District is set to welcome students back to school on Jan. 19

Chamizal community members raise concerns for re-opening of EPISD schools

January 19, 2021
A mob of supporters of President Donald Trump storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

University responds to riots at the U.S. Capitol

January 19, 2021
Anahy Diaz is a multimedia journalism major, minoring in political science and chicano studies at UTEP.

Meet Anahy Diaz, The Prospector’s new editor in chief

January 19, 2021
Visit UTEPs MineTracker to RSVP for upcoming virtual events.

Faculty Senate adopts pass/fail grading option for this semester

November 11, 2020
La Migra (“The Border Patrol”) and La Estrella (“The Star”) are playing cards found in the El Paso-themed version of the famous Mexican board game lotería.

El Paso-themed lotería game encourages the city to vote

October 19, 2020
Jill Biden speaks to the people of El Paso outside of UTEP’s Undergraduate Learning Center, as Texas’ early voting period begins on Oct. 13.

Jill Biden visits El Paso as early voting kicks off in Texas

October 13, 2020
UTEP expects that the novel coronavirus will still be present by Spring 2021, so the university wont be fully open any time soon.

UTEP won’t be fully open in the spring, expects no mask requirement

October 6, 2020
Thirteen members of the university community tested positive for the novel coronavirus last week.

13 people tested positive for COVID-19 through UTEP program last week

October 2, 2020
UTEP enrollment slightly down, retention rate up

UTEP enrollment slightly down, retention rate up

September 11, 2020
Early voting begins...

Voting becomes uncertain amid COVID-19 pandemic

August 17, 2020
UTEP announces reopening plans of campus services

UTEP announces reopening plans of campus services

August 12, 2020
El Paso Leadership Network (EPLN) is a new organization in town that strives to foster the growth of the city’s talent and leadership through academic and professional development.

El Paso Leadership Network aims to help El Paso high school students get ahead

August 10, 2020
Ron Stallworth, author of the New York Times Best Selling book “Black Klansman: A Memoir,” spoke about police brutality with UTEP’s Humanities Program on July 24, 2020.

Author of Black Klansman: A Memoir on police brutality, reform with UTEP Humanities Program

August 8, 2020
23 lights were lit at Ascarate Park on Aug. 2, in honor of the victims who tragically died Aug. 3, 2019 at the Cielo Vista Walmart mass shooting.

[Photo] El Paso honors Walmart shooting victims with drive-thru luminaria

August 4, 2020
The Hill reports record-breaking early voter turnout

July 2 is the last day to request a mail-in ballot

July 2, 2020
Netflix’s “Queer Eye” star, Karamo Brown, speaks at UTEP’s virtual Orange Exchange Speaker Series on June 24 hosted by the Student Engagement and Leadership Center.

Queer Eye’s Karamo Brown discusses inclusion at UTEP’s virtual Orange Exchange Speaker Series

June 26, 2020
A woman pays her respects to the victims of Aug. 3, 2019 mass shooting at Cielo Vista Walmart.

El Paso Walmart shooter indicted for additional death

June 25, 2020
Participant of Juneteenth march at Veterans Park adds her personal touch to a community picture promoting unity June 19, 2020.

[Photo] El Paso celebrates Juneteenth by marching for racial justice

June 20, 2020
A member of the Brown Berets Del Chuco, who organized the June 2 protest at Aztec Calendar Park, speaks against police brutality.

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June 20, 2020
Protester holds up sign with message of make love not war at downtown rally June 2.

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June 20, 2020
Protestors hold signs demanding justice for George Floyd and the end of police brutality at Aztec Calendar Park, June 2.

[Photo] El Paso protests to denounce police brutality continue

June 3, 2020
Protestors face the police while holding signs and demanding for justice and peace at Aztec Calendar Park in Downtown El Paso on June 2.

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June 3, 2020
Members of the El Paso community gather at Aztec Calendar Park in Downtown El Paso on June 2, to protest the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police.

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June 3, 2020
UTEP announces COVID-19 recovery task force

UTEP announces COVID-19 recovery task force

April 28, 2020
UTEP announced Monday in an email to students a temporary change to its course grading policy that will allow professors to offer a “Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory” grading option for spring 2020 courses.

UTEP announces new satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading system due to pandemic

April 6, 2020
On March 24, El Paso Mayor Dee Margo implemented an executive “Stay Home, Work Safe” order for the City of El Paso as a way to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

Students return home as coronavirus shuts down study abroad programs

March 30, 2020
UTEP addresses remote work policies in the midst of COVID-19

UTEP addresses remote work policies in the midst of COVID-19

March 19, 2020
The Here We Go Again Tour is Cher’s seventh solo concert tour in support of her 26th studio album Dancing Queen.

Cher dazzles fans, empowers women at the Don Haskins

March 9, 2020
Adriana Peraldi, a renowned border artist, presented her art exhibit titled “‘Conversaciones y emociones a color” at the Mexican consulate in El Paso.

Border artist channels emotions in new art exhibit

March 9, 2020
UTEP student holds megaphone as he speaks against Coastal GasLink’s multi-billion-dollar pipeline project on Wednesday Mar. 5 at Centennial Plaza. 

[Photo] UTEP students lead classroom walkout to oppose multibillion-dollar pipeline

March 9, 2020
The search for a candidate began in October of 2019, under a search committee led by Chairman and vice president for student affairs, Gary Edens.

UTEP narrows its search for incoming provost

March 9, 2020
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases.

UTEP continues monitoring coronavirus outbreak

February 24, 2020
El Paso-based defense attorney Joe Spencer speaks with reporters outside U.S. District Court following a hearing for Patrick Wood Crusius, who is accused of killing 22 people and injuring 23 more in a mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart on Aug. 3, 2019. The 90-count indictment charges Crusius with hate crimes.

[Photo] Walmart shooter has first court appearance after federal indictment

February 12, 2020
El Paso High School was placed on lockdown Thursday, Jan. 30, following reports of gunmen near the school area.

El Paso High School was placed on lockdown following reports of gunmen

February 10, 2020
Thomas Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy, possess with UTEP students Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, following his Centennial Lecture on the importance of critical thinking in order to combat global challenges.

Active secretary of the Navy speaks on the importance of critical thinking in order to combat global challenges

February 3, 2020
Relaxe offers a new way of relaxing — axe throwing!

Local axe-throwing range offers a unique way to ‘Relaxe’

January 27, 2020
The University Career Center (UCC) will host its annual Career Fair from Feb. 6-7 at the Union Building East.

UTEP to host annual career fair

January 27, 2020
“Godzilla vs. Kong” is an upcoming American film directed by Adam Wingard and written by Terry Rossio.

The most anticipated action movies of 2020

January 21, 2020
Howdy’s gas stations are now turned into Speedway convenience stores.

Howdy’s gas stations converted to Speedways following multi-billion-dollar merger

January 21, 2020
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The border community mends its wounds: El Paso heals through artistic expression

December 3, 2019
Halo Halo Filipino Food, stays true to its name by serving Halo Halo, a popular Filipino cold dessert with ingredients that include, crushed ice, sweet beans, gelatin, corn flakes, Halayang Ube, flan and ice cream.

Filipino and Persian restaurants bring exotic twist to El Paso’s culinary scene

November 12, 2019
Zona Centro, located on 218 Mills Avenue, is a mexican restaurant with vegan food options, including vegan and veggie loaded burritos made with homemade flour tortillas and 6 different seasoning options.

Vegan restaurants redefine Mexican cuisine in El Paso

November 12, 2019
The university’s football season started off with a strong supportive audience.

University pushes for attendance: Number of students at games drops by half at midsemester

November 5, 2019
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UTEP students collect warm clothing for asylum seekers waiting at international bridges

November 3, 2019
Kanye West, April 2019

Kanye West praises God in new gospel album

October 29, 2019

Spirits haunt fire and rescue station

October 29, 2019
The UTEP Dinner Theatre rent costumes at the Union Breezeway.

UTEP Dinner Theatre lends Halloween costumes to students and the public

October 29, 2019
Glen Maxry, politician from Austin, Texas, who was the first openly gay member of the Texas Legislature, talks about queer inclusiveness in classrooms.

Texas House LGBTQ Caucus hosts Town Hall at El Paso

October 22, 2019
J Balvin, Arcoiris Fall North American Tour at El Paso Concert Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.

J Balvin talks mental health, the border and love at the Don Haskins

October 15, 2019
Artist, Ebonie Adame, helps I Painted That! attendees with their “The River Li” paintings Thursday, Oct. 10.

I Painted That! celebrates ‘Tom Lea Month’ with drinks and paint

October 15, 2019
RSOlympics 2019 UTEP HOMECOMING

RSOlympics 2019 UTEP HOMECOMING

October 8, 2019

Homecoming game 2019

October 8, 2019
Fans disappointed as Kanye West delays new album release

Fans disappointed as Kanye West delays new album release

October 8, 2019
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