Evelyn Palma is a senior multimedia journalism major at UTEP minoring in management. She is the editor-in-chief of The Prospector for the summer and fall semesters. She is also the president of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) El Paso Chapter and secretary of UTEP Student AdFed. With a passion for media, she hopes to pursue a career in print journalism or in broadcast journalism.
With the help of books, songs and crafts, El Paso libraries guide families in exploring themes of freedom, unity and acceptance in commemoration of Juneteenth.
On Saturday, the U.S. military attacked three key nuclear sites in Iran, interjecting themselves in the Iran-Israel war. Today U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq were retaliated again by Iran.
Graduating college is seen as a steppingstone for bigger opportunities, ones many UTEP graduates feel they need to pursue elsewhere. But for UTEP graduate Stephanie Alvarado, there are many meaningful reasons to build a future in El Paso.
For the first time in 81 years, the U.S. has denied Mexico’s request for a release of water from the Colorado River. With both countries facing internal backlash from their water treaty agreement conditions to be met, border cities like El Paso and Juarez may begin to feel the effects trickle down from the federal level.
With UTEP Study Abroad Office resources, studying abroad has become a reality for many students. Through faculty-led, exchange, and third-party programs, students are seizing the opportunity to learn new languages, travel the world and get college credit.
The chatter of excited guests, crash of bowling pins being knocked down and sounds of arcade games humming fill the air–Gamescape by Cinemark has officially opened its first location in El Paso. With bowling, laser tag, arcade games and even a movie theater under one roof, this all-in-one venue is already making an impression on El Pasoans within its first week.
The Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon, Raiz Federal Credit Union Half Marathon and Spine & Rehab Specialists 5K Run/Walk took place late February, with a record-breaking number of participants. Whether running for a personal goal or cheering on racers, participants from near and far found themselves amongst the support and embrace by the El Paso community.
The Jazz Exchange’s 2025 music series, “Jazz Around Town” is a way of bringing community together while reconnecting to El Paso’s jazzy roots. The weekly jazz shows allow people to have a drink, a laugh and bask in the sound of smooth jazz.
Evelyn Palma, Web & Copy Editor
• February 6, 2025
UTEP celebrated the 50th anniversary of their first women's basketball team established in 1974-75. Left to right: Cylvia Montano, Lee Ann Beck and Gloria Estrada
Evelyn Palma, Web & Copy Editor
• February 12, 2025
My journey has been shaped by those who have supported me and by the many challenges I have faced along the way. As I step into this new role, I’m excited for what lies ahead, and I know that the best is yet to come.
Evelyn Palma, Web & Copy Editor
• January 24, 2025
Local artist Ashton Kaleigh navigates and embraces the El Paso art scene with a passion for creating and sharing her hard work with others. From paint and sips to children’s books, Kaleigh finds joy in connecting with others through her art and hopefully, inspiring them.
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