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Carolina Alvarez

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Prickly Elder is a bar dressed up like a grandmothers house, with a live dj spinning hip-hop.

Prickly Elder is a bar dressed up like a grandmothers house, with a live dj spinning hip-hop.

Monarch is a vintage dive bar with a patio & a vegan food truck offering cocktails, beer & frequent live music.

Monarch is a vintage dive bar with a patio & a vegan food truck offering cocktails, beer & frequent live music.

Mona bar offers swanky art and cocktails.

Mona bar offers swanky art and cocktails.

Love Buzz has a hipster/rocker diver-bar ambiance.

Love Buzz has a hipster/rocker diver-bar ambiance.

El Velvet Elvis. Where cocktails, culture, and art collide.

El Velvet Elvis. Where cocktails, culture, and art collide.

UTEP graduate transfer guard Daryl Edwards goes for a reverse layup versus Western Kentucky Feb. 13 at the Don Haskins Center.

[Photo] UTEP men’s basketball loses fourth straight after 67-63 defeat against Western Kentucky

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter February 14, 2020

UTEP sophomore guard Jordan Lathon drives to the basket versus Western Kentucky at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP senior guard Katarina Zec scored her 1,000 point as a Miner Thursday night against Charlotte.

[Photo] UTEP holds off Charlotte in 82-76 overtime victory

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter February 7, 2020

Freshman guard Katia Gallegos walks with a breast cancer survivor pregame against Charlotte.

Senior Vanessa Valdez awaits return versus ACU Saturday Feb. 2, 2019.

[Photo] Miners’ tennis drops two matchups at home over weekend

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor February 3, 2020

Senior Vanessa Valdez awaits return versus ACU Saturday Feb. 2, 2019.

Avery Crouse, freshman playing against Riverside at the Don Haskins Center on Nov. 9, 2019.

[Photo] Women’s basketball looks to recover after tough road trip

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter February 3, 2020

Avery Crouse, freshman playing against Riverside at the Don Haskins Center on Nov. 9, 2019.

Galeria Lincoln is currently open to the public, bringing to the community a wide variety of art that the city of El Paso has yet to discover.

[Photo] Galería Lincoln: a local gallery ran by artists for artists

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter February 3, 2020

Galeria Lincoln is currently open to the public, bringing to the community a wide variety of art that the city of El Paso has yet to discover.

Junior Erandi Martinez dashes to return serve in win versus Eastern New Mexico University Saturday Jan. 25, 2019.

[Photo] UTEP men’s basketball fall to Mean Green

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor January 27, 2020

Junior Erandi Martinez dashes to return serve in win versus Eastern New Mexico University Saturday Jan. 25, 2019.

UTEP senior forward Jade Rochelle boxes out Rice junior center Nancy Mulkey Jan. 24 at the Don Haskins Center.

[Photo] UTEP falls to first-place Rice 69-61 in a tough conference matchup

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter January 24, 2020

UTEP senior guard Katarina Zec provides defense on Rice senior guard Erica Ogwumike Jan. 23 at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP freshman guard Katia Gallegos fends off defender for ball against UTSA at Don Haskins Center Saturday, Jan. 18, 2019.

[Photo] UTEP women improve to 4-1 in Conference-USA

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter January 21, 2020

UTEP freshman guard Katia Gallegos fends off defender for ball against UTSA at Don Haskins Center Saturday, Jan. 18, 2019.

UTEP women's basketball head coach Kevin Baker gives a thumbs up to his team in its 94-54 win over UTSA at the Don Haskins Center.

[Photo] UTEP dominates UTSA 94- 54 and improves to 4-1 in Conference-USA

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter January 18, 2020

UTEP guard Katarina Zec looks to make a move to the basket against UTSA.

Junior Tia Bradshaw plays at the Don Haskins Center on Oct. 26, 2019.

[Photo] Women’s basketball sweeps Thanksgiving Classic

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor December 3, 2019

Junior Tia Bradshaw plays at the Don Haskins Center on Oct. 26, 2019.

Sophomore Kristen Fritsche fights the ball vs. Rice Saturday Nov. 16, 2019.

[Photo] Volleyball loses to Rice, earns a rematch in tournament

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor November 19, 2019

Sophomore Kristen Fritsche fights the ball vs. Rice Saturday Nov. 16, 2019.

Senior Katarina Zec plays against Western New Mexico University at  the Don Haskins Center on Oct. 26, 2019.

[Photo] UTEP women end losing streak versus Aggies

November 14, 2019

Senior Katarina Zec plays against Western New Mexico University at the Don Haskins Center on Oct. 26, 2019.

Cacti for sale at the Cactus festival Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019.

[Photo] Cactus festival educates El Pasoans on cacti species, recipes

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Copy Editor November 12, 2019

Cacti for sale at the Cactus festival Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019.

Located at 2225 Montana Ave., The Red Door Vintage is another unique store that sells oddities, accessories, clothing and lots of other distinct items people with unique tastes would enjoy. The store is open seven days a week and its hours are available on its Facebook page.

[Photo] Stores in El Paso to shop for oddities, curiosities and unique clothes

Teddy Baylón, Layout Editor November 5, 2019

Located at 2225 Montana Ave., The Red Door Vintage is another unique store that sells oddities, accessories, clothing and lots of other distinct items people with unique tastes would enjoy. The store is open seven days a week and its hours are available...

Senior Katarina Zec plays against Western New Mexico University at  the Don Haskins Center on Oct. 26, 2019.

[Photo] Miners look to rebound from injury plagued season

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor November 5, 2019

Senior Katarina Zec plays against Western New Mexico University at the Don Haskins Center on Oct. 26, 2019.

Senior, Winny Koech finishes 3rd place at El Chamizal on Sept. 13, 2019.

[Photo] UTEP women shine at NCAA prelims: Women’s cross country finishes fourth

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 22, 2019

Senior, Winny Koech finishes 3rd place at El Chamizal on Sept. 13, 2019.

Margaret Brown Vega speaks at the Mental Torture Center which took place at the Blumberg room on Sept. 7, 2019.

[Photo] Research on ICE detention facility points to torture-like conditions

Marisol Chavez, The Prospector October 15, 2019

Margaret Brown Vega speaks at the Mental Torture Center which took place at the Blumberg room on Sept. 7, 2019.

What's the one thing you've always wanted to ask a professor?

What’s the one thing you’ve always wanted to ask a professor?

Glenda Avalos and Carolina Alvarez October 8, 2019

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UTEP Cross Country runner Alan Ortiz competes in Lowry Fitzgerald Invitational in El Paso.

[Photo] UTEP’s Titus Cheruiyot wins second race of season

Michael Cuviello, Sports Reporter October 8, 2019

UTEP Cross Country runner Alan Ortiz competes in Lowry Fitzgerald Invitational in El Paso.

UTEP women’s volleyball vs UTSA

[Photo] Miners spiked by Roadrunners

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 8, 2019

UTEP women’s volleyball vs UTSA

UTEP's Student Government Association discussed a variety of topics during its Thursday, Sept. 26 meeting

[Photo] UTEP’s student government in brief

Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor October 8, 2019

UTEP's Student Government Association discussed a variety of topics during its Thursday, Sept. 26 meeting

Melanie Martinez expresses her alter ego in new album

Melanie Martinez expresses her alter ego in new album

Carolina Alvarez, Contributor September 17, 2019

Melanie Martinez’s second studio album “K-12,” released Sept. 6, is a continuation of her previous album “Cry Baby” from 2015. Her music has been described by critics as art pop, electropop and alternative pop.   Martinez said her...

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Junior, Carolyne Chepkosgei finished 4th place at El Chamizal on Sept. 13, 2019.

[Photo] UTEP Cross Country wins at Lori Fitzgerald

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 17, 2019

Junior, Carolyne Chepkosgei finished 4th place at El Chamizal on Sept. 13, 2019.

Escolta leader folds Mexican flag at “El Grito” at the Union Plaza on Sept 13, 2019.

[Photo] UTEP celebrates Mexican Independence Day

Maria Ramos Pacheco, Contributor September 17, 2019

Consul Mauricio Ibarra Ponce de León waves Mexican flag at “El Grito” at the Union Plaza on Sept. 13, 2019.

Steven Varela, the Associate Director of Creative Studios and Technology Support Services, at the Undergraduate Learning Center Tuesday Sept. 10, 2019.

[Photo] Cohort seeks to lessen students’ textbook expenses

Alexia X. Nava Carmona and Anahy Diaz September 17, 2019

Steven Varela, the Associate Director of Creative Studios and Technology Support Services, at the Undergraduate Learning Center Tuesday Sept. 10, 2019.

Cuco sings at “El Paso Firme” music festival Saturday Sept. 7, 2019.

[Photo] El Paso joins for a night of healing and denouncing white supremacy

Rebecca Reza, Contributor September 10, 2019

Cuco sings at “El Paso Firme” music festival Saturday Sept. 7, 2019.

UTEP wins first game of the season 36-34 at the Sun Bowl Stadium on Aug. 31, 2019.

[Photo] UTEP looks to carry momentum against Texas Tech

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter September 3, 2019

UTEP wins first game of the season 36-34 at the Sun Bowl Stadium on Aug. 31, 2019.

Huntyy B Liqouren, 24, performs at The House 9 in Central El Paso Aug. 30, 2019.

[Photo] Local event celebrates El Paso’s queer community

Paulina Spencer, Staff Reporter September 3, 2019

Jordan Taylor, 22, sings at The House 9 in Central El Paso Aug. 30, 2019.

Charles Valentine, Doctoral student in College of Education and Alejandra Avalos, Senior in College of Business.

[Photo] Speaker Series aims to inform UTEP students about the hospitality industry

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Copy Editor September 9, 2019

Charles Valentine, Doctoral student in College of Education and Alejandra Avalos, Senior in College of Business.

Students enjoy a game of foosball at the 4th annual Miner Melt.

Students enjoy a game of foosball at the 4th annual Miner Melt.

There were plenty of fun activities at the 4th annual Miner Melt.

There were plenty of fun activities at the 4th annual Miner Melt.

Students enjoy a game of volleyball in the pool at the 4th annual Miner Melt

Students enjoy a game of volleyball in the pool at the 4th annual Miner Melt

Students enjoy ice cream at the 4th annual Miner Melt

Students enjoy ice cream at the 4th annual Miner Melt

There were plenty of fun activities at the 4th annual Miner Melt

There were plenty of fun activities at the 4th annual Miner Melt

Students climb a rock wall at the 4th annual Miner Melt

[Photo] Incoming UTEP Freshmen attend Miner Melt

July 15, 2019

Students climb a rock wall at the 4th annual Miner Melt

A student prepares to go on a rock wall at the 4th annual Miner Melt

A student prepares to go on a rock wall at the 4th annual Miner Melt

Students enjoy a game of basketball at the 4th annual Miner Melt.

Students enjoy a game of basketball at the 4th annual Miner Melt.

Choosing the perfect music festival outfit

Choosing the perfect music festival outfit

Carolina Alvarez, Contributor April 23, 2019

Now that we are into festival season, many are trying to shop for the occasion and fortunately, summer festival outfits aren’t too expensive. Here are some things to think about when choosing the perfect music festival outfit. BAGS One “must-have”...

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