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The Prospector

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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Diego Cruz-Castruita

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer

Diego Cruz-Castruita is a freshman majoring in multimedia journalism and digital media production. He is a staff photographer at The Prospector. He’s nationally recognized by National Scholastic Press Association.

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Sr. Carlotta Mecaglia stretches her entire body with precision to strike the tennis ball.

[Photo] UTEP tennis home opener sets the stage for an optimistic season

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor January 31, 2025

Sr. Zuzanna Szczepanska keeps her form as she delivers a powerful forehand during the match.

After the proposed TikTok ban was to take effect on Jan. 19 users were taken by surprise on the night of Jan. 18 to a farewell message from TikTok. Graphic Design by Gael Araiza/Layout Editor

[Photo] The day TikTok went dark

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer January 24, 2025

After the proposed TikTok ban was to take effect on Jan. 19 users were taken by surprise on the night of Jan. 18 to a farewell message from TikTok. Graphic Design by Gael Araiza/Layout Editor

According to data collected through a study led by UTEP Ph.D. student, Precious Mathis, Hispanic college students used social media an average of 20 hours a week in 2021.
Graphic Design by Gael Araiza/Layout Editor

[Photo] “Brain rot” and the many psychological effects of doom scrolling

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor January 24, 2025

According to data collected through a study led by UTEP Ph.D. student, Precious Mathis, Hispanic college students used social media an average of 20 hours a week in 2021. Graphic Design by Gael Araiza/Layout Editor

Guard David Terrell protects the ball against New Mexico State player at the Don Haskins Center on Jan. 11.

UTEP’s men’s basketball six-game win streak ends with an upset by the Aggies

Diego Cruz-Castruita January 14, 2025
The UTEP men’s basketball team suffered a tough 85-57 loss to rival New Mexico State University in the Battle of I-10. Despite the defeat, the team aims to regroup, with players and coaches emphasizing the need for improvement and hardship.
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