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  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
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  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Brisa Silva

Brisa Silva, Contributor/Writer

Brisa Silva is a junior at the University of Texas at El Paso studying multimedia journalism with a minor in Spanish. She currently serves as a contributor for The Prospector and staff writer for Minero Magazine. After graduation, she hopes to work for a magazine or news outlet.

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UTEP’s Silent Book Club

UTEP’s Silent Book Club

Brisa Silva, Contributor Writer • April 21, 2026
Silence is typically considered awkward, but the Silent Book Club embraces it. The student organization has built a sense of community among college students who are looking for a quiet and stress-free reading break.
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Conversations around fangirls have posed questions about how often women’s hobbies are ridiculed while men’s are seen as reasonable.

The gendered double standard in fanaticism

Brisa Silva, Contributor Writer • March 3, 2026
Identical degrees of fan passion and dedication elicit distinct responses based on whether they are exhibited by men or women. Only one gender’s fanaticism is approved by society.
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Founded in Fall of 2024, Movimiento Chicanx is a student-led organization that focuses on spreading the history of Chicano culture in El Paso.

Movimiento Chucanx celebrates one year of activism

Brisa Silva, Contributor Writer • February 19, 2026
Movimiento Chucanx recently marked its first anniversary. The numerous moments of action during the past year have exhibited the student organization's intention to fortify the Mexican American identity.
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The announcement of BTS’ 2026 world tour has sparked conversations among students about whether more major artists will include El Paso in their tour stops.

BTS heads to the border for the first time

Brisa Silva, Contributor/Writer • January 27, 2026
Fans of BTS at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) are celebrating after the K-pop group announced that they are hitting the road again and El Paso is one of their destinations.
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Daniela Felix is an upcoming first-generation graduate with a B.A in Political Sciences in December 2025.

The reality of being a first-generation student

Brisa Silva, Contributor/Writer • November 7, 2025
Although it is a source of pride to be the first person in the family to attend college, there are many unforeseen challenges that come with it. Being a first-generation student can be a daunting experience, which is why a whole day is devoted to recognizing and honoring them.
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The pressure to be present everywhere at once is intensified by notifications and updates on social media.

Frights of missing out

Brisa Silva, Contributor/Writer • October 9, 2025
FOMO, the face of social comparison, and its incessant infusion of “you’re just not good enough.”
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UTEP’s Marching Miners rehearse before the first football home game of the semester. The student ensemble consists of brass, woodwind, and percussion instrument players, alongside the Diamond Colorguard and the Golddiggers Dance Team.

The Marching Miners march to the beat of Miner pride

Brisa Silva, Contributor/Writer • September 12, 2025
The Marching Miners made their official return to the Sun Bowl on Sept. 6 during the first football home game of the season. With all the hard work happening behind the scenes, the marching band hopes to load the season with new shows and school spirit.
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