Connor Martinez

Connor Martinez is a photographer for The Prospector. He is freshman majoring with the UT Austin Coordinated Admissions Program, planning to transfer to UT Austin to study East language and linguistics. With a passion for photography, he became part of the yearbook staff in high school and learned journalism techniques to improve his work on the field.

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[Photo] The Future Miner Vision: 2030 Strategic plan

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor • March 2, 2022

UTEP's Centennial Plaza.

[Photo] The Flor de Barro Gallery: A Revival of Contemporary and Traditional Mexican Art

Elisha Nuñez, Contributor • February 21, 2022

The Flor de Barro Gallery is a gallery where traditional Mexican pottery is displayed and can be bought located in a house between Westwind Drive and Pino Real Drive.

[Photo] UTEP Professor receives grant to aid individuals with HIV

Julia Lucero, Contributor • February 9, 2022

Professor Julia Lechuga P.h.D., received a $3 million grant from the National Institute of Health and National Institute on Drug Abuse to work with Programa Compañeros to implement interventions for those living with HIV.

[Photo] Gas Prices soar, impacting El Pasoans

Kristen Scheaffer, Staff Reporter • January 26, 2022

Local el pasoan pumping gas during the hight of gas prices.

[Photo] Student leaves her mark on the field of Ecology

Levi Carlos, Staff Reporter • December 2, 2021

Laura Valdez an Ecology and Evolutionary Biology UTEP student is graduating this semester.

[Photo] FlixBus US launches El Paso-Los Angeles route

Beatriz Velazquez, Contributor • November 11, 2021

FlixBus US is a nationwide network opening one of the most extensive bus lines in the US from El Paso-Los Angeles.

[Photo] Safety first: Rising cases of STDs in El Paso

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter • November 3, 2021

Contraception options are available at the Student Health Center inside the Union building.

[Photo] U.S. to lift border restrictions for vaccinated travelers

Eduardo Flores, Contributor • October 28, 2021

Starting Nov. 8, foreign nationals will be able to cross the border through land, for any non-essential activities, including tourism and family visits.