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Isaiah Ramirez

Isaiah Ramirez is a senior multimedia journalism major at the University of Texas at El Paso. Isaiah has worked for the university’s paper The Prospector since Spring 2018 and has held the position as a sports editor and is currently a reporter at the publication. During the fall semesters he also works as an on-air reporter for Football Friday Nights a weekly radio show showcasing local football games broadcasted by 600 ESPN El Paso. He covers local news as well as local and UTEP sporting events such as football, men’s and women’s basketball, and has covered the annual Hyundai Sun Bowl game and two-time NBA champion Danny Green’s basketball camp here in the Sun City.

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The Prospector, a second home

The Prospector, a second home

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2021
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Former UTEP Men’s basketball player suffers serious injuries in fatal car wreck

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2021
UTEP survey reveals increase in health benefits amid COVID-19 shutdown

UTEP survey reveals increase in health benefits amid COVID-19 shutdown

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2021
“Machine Gun Kelly | 30/08/2019 | O2 Institute Birmingham” by Aliina S. is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

In Review: Machine Gun Kelly is a renaissance artist in 2021

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2021
UTEP’s theatre department displays connectivity with ‘Love Song’

UTEP’s theatre department displays connectivity with ‘Love Song’

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2021
UTEP senior Kierra Lopez-Robinson created Readvolutionary, a not-for-profit library, on June 2020. Image courtesy of Kierra Lopez-Robinson.

‘Readvolutionairy’ continues to spread knowledge on race and identity

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2021
UTEP professor Dr. Krystia Reed was awarded $5,000 by UTEP’s University Research Institute to help fund Reed’s research in online and in-person juries.

UTEP Professor receives grant for study on the online jury’s efficiency

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2021
Elizabeth Olsen is Wanda Maximoff and Paul Bettany is Vision in Marvel Studios Wandavision, exclusively on Disney+

‘WandaVision’ brings an exciting new feel to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2021

Upper Valley Farmers hosts annual Valentine’s at The Gardens

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2021
Joe Vinny & Bronsons Bohemian Café owner Christina Estrada implemented several safety measures such as switching from silverware to disposable utensils within her café prior to the citywide shutdown.

‘It’s just really hard’: Small businesses in El Paso brace for the worst

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2020
Sarah Franco is graduating from UTEP and she aspires for a career in journalism.

UTEP graduating senior Sarah Franco ventures into an unpredictable field

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2020
The main goal or vision with the opening of the new center in Youngstown is to create a bridge between two of the nation’s largest and most significant manufacturing hubs in El Paso and Youngstown.

UTEP expands manufacturing, aerospace research into Ohio

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2020
El Paso County will begin a two-week shutdown of all non-essential services.

El Paso County begins shutdown of nonessential services for two weeks

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2020
Sign at one of the tables located in the Union building West Monday Aug. 24.

UTEP reports more than 400 COVID-19 cases in two weeks

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2020
According to Johns Hopkins University, there have been more than 226,00 deaths because of COVID-19.

I’ve never been into politics, but I now stand against Trump

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2020
Candidates for mayor of El Paso talk plans

Questionnaire: Candidates for mayor of El Paso weigh in

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2020
El Paso County Judge Richard Samaniego issued a stay home order with a daily curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the next two weeks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.

El Paso County Judge issues 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew as hospitals reach full capacity

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2020
UTEP’s ADA parking fee for the 2019-2020 school year cost $500 and $250 fee for employees and students respectively.

Group says UTEP’s disabled parking costs too much. Official says that’s ‘misleading’

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2020
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, green energy is electricity produced from solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, eligible biomass, and low-impact small hydroelectric sources.

Entrepreneurship challenge promotes green energy, sustainability

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2020
Dr. Philip Lavretsky, assistant professor in UTEP’s Department of Biological Science, will be leading a study on hybridization that began in September.

Pets released in the wild: Researchers investigate consequences of hybridization

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2020
Allie Trimble-Lozano is currently the Chief Executive Officer of The Hospitals of Providence Horizon and Northeast Campuses.

From nurse to hospital CEO: Allie Trimble-Lozano tells her story of success

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2020
El Paso district four candidates at a forum on National Voter Registration Day Sept. 22.

City council candidates talk COVID-19, climate change at forum

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2020
The mission of the Center for Community Engagement is to enhance higher education and contribute to the public good through community-based teaching and learning initiatives that enrich student education, promote civic engagement, and improve the community while capitalizing on the regions and UTEPs social and intellectual capital.

Students continue volunteer work remotely, required for some classes

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
September 15, 2020
An annual report published by LendEDU, an online marketplace for financial products, reveals that the average UTEP graduate has $23,632 in student debt, ranking the university at 91 out of 475 colleges and universities in the United States for average student loan debt.

Average UTEP graduate is more than $20K in debt, report shows

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
September 9, 2020
UTEP Redshirt freshman running back Deion Hankins rushed for over 100 yards versus Stephen F. Austin Sept. 5. 2020.

UTEP Football earns 24-14 season opener win over Stephen F. Austin

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
September 6, 2020
According to Workforce Solutions Borderplex, which analyzes data from the El Paso-region labor market, 4,655 unemployment claims were made from Aug. 1 through Aug. 23.

Amid uncertain job market, UTEP Career Center offers students guidance

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
September 1, 2020
UTEP professors Dr. Carina Heckert, Dr. Katherine M. Serafine, and Dr. Ophra Leyser-Whalen.

$300K grant furthers research on pregnant immigrant women

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
August 31, 2020
Apart from student athletes, coronavirus testing is not required for UTEP employees and students, but highly recommended to help limit the spread of the virus within the University.

UTEP reports less than one percent positivity rate of COVID before fall semester

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
August 24, 2020
Football head coach Dana Dimel leads his team down the Mine Shaft during pre-game.

UTEP Football provides update on 2020 season, plans on having fans in season opener

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor
August 14, 2020
Dana Dimel addresses his team after their first practice back in 2018.

UTEP Football postpones fall practice as four players test positive for COVID-19

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor
August 9, 2020
Oct 11, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) drives against Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) in the first quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Season Restart Preview: New Orleans faces tough matchup versus Utah

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor
July 30, 2020
The Locomotive defense tries to chase down an attacking New Mexico player on a rain drenched Southwest University Field July 24,2020

Locomotive loses first game of 2020 season

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor
July 25, 2020
UTEP Junior forward Jo Jo Ngongo takes a hard slide to strip ball from Southern Miss Oct. 20, 2019.

UTEP soccer releases 2020 home schedule

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor
July 8, 2020
Pete Davidson stars in Universal Pictures King of Staten island directed by Judd Apatow.

IN REVIEW: ‘The King of Staten Island’ highlights a standout performance by Pete Davidson

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor
July 7, 2020
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Five UTEP student-athletes test positive for COVID-19

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor
July 6, 2020
Magic Johnson documentary expected to be released next year

Magic Johnson documentary expected to be released next year

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor
June 28, 2020
Burges High School running back Tavorus Jones bursts through the line of scrimmage in playoff game versus Ysleta High School Nov. 15, 2019.

Burges running back Tavrous Jones gains national attention with multiple Division I offers

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor
June 16, 2020
Dylan Minnette stars in Netflixs 13 Reasons Why, now in its fourth and final season.

IN REVIEW: Netflix’s ’13 Reasons Why’ concludes with emotional season four

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor
June 12, 2020
Adam Sandler stars in the 2019 film Uncut gems currently streaming on Netflix

IN REVIEW: ‘Uncut Gems,’ Adam Sandler delivers award worthy performance

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor
June 5, 2020
UTEP senior defensive tackle Dedrick Simpson runs 40-yard dash at pro day March 11.

UTEP Athletics permits student athletes to return for voluntary workouts June 15

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor
June 3, 2020
Future High off life

Future delivers another energetic album with ‘High Off Life’

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter
May 23, 2020
Senior forward Katarina Zec pushes the ball up court in win versus Florida Atlantic Jan. 4 at the Don Haskins Center.

Katarina Zec leaves an impact at UTEP

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter
May 11, 2020
UTEP announces the 2020 Top 10 Seniors

UTEP announces the 2020 Top 10 Seniors

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter
May 11, 2020
After the 2020 draft concluded Kahani Smith was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos.

How UTEP Football alumni has fared in the NFL

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2020
Quibi is an American short-form mobile video platform headquartered in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018 by Jeffrey Katzenberg.

Quibi — a short and simple approach to online entertainment

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2020
Through social media, the department of Strength and Conditioning has been showcasing workouts that athletes and nonathletes can do at home.

UTEP Athletics gives tips on physical fitness during pandemic

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2020
Sophomore guard Kaden Archie pulls up for a jumper over a Southern Miss defender March 1.

UTEP basketball player Kaden Archie enters transfer portal

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2020
Top sports movies to watch at home

Top sports movies to watch at home

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2020
Newly appointed UTEP Vice President for Institutional Advancement Jake Logan.

UTEP appoints Jake Logan as New Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2020
Suman Sirimulla, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences at UTEP, is leading a group of experimental researchers to virtually develop the molecular structure of a protease inhibitor that would target the coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.

UTEP School of Pharmacy conducts research to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2020
UTEP women’s basketball future looking good

UTEP women’s basketball future looking good

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2020
Taye Diggs and Danial Ezra star in the high school football drama All American on CW Network courtesy of CW

‘All American’ displays a five-star show on Netflix

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2020
The university announced Tuesday, March 31, that John S. Wiebe will be promoted to become the university’s vice president for academic affairs and provost after holding the interim position since January of 2019.

Heather Wilson announces John S. Wiebe’s promotion to provost

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter
March 31, 2020
Esports often takes the form of organized, multiplayer video game competitions, particularly between professional players, individually or as teams.

Esports takes spotlight amid COVID-19 pandemic

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2020
Tokyo Olympics postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

Tokyo Olympics postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter
March 23, 2020
UTEP spring sports have been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

UTEP spring sports suspended due to COVD-19 pandemic

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2020
The remainder of the C-USA tournament has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Conference USA tournament canceled amid COVID-19 pandemic

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter
March 12, 2020
The UTEP womens basketball team defeated Florida Atlantic University 97-65 in the first round of the C-USA tournament in Frisco, Texas.

UTEP women’s basketball dominates in first round of Conference-USA tournament

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2020
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UTEP women’s basketball prepares for Conference-USA tournament

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2020
Eastwood and Clint boys’ basketball seasons end in sweet 16 round

Eastwood and Clint boys’ basketball seasons end in sweet 16 round

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
March 9, 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 falls to tough Rice squad on the road

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2020
Freshman point guard Katia Gallegos shoots the ball through three Southern Miss defenders Saturday Feb. 29.

UTEP women’s basketball defeats Southern Miss 80-72 on “Senior Day.”

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter
March 1, 2020
The Miners defeated Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) 6-5 in a walk-off win and Omaha 8-5 after falling to both teams in the first two games of the invitational.

Softball splits UTEP Invitational

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2020
The eastside area of El Paso is constantly expanding in terms of population and desirable food locations and retail centers.

Five attractions in East El Paso to check out

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2020
UTEP senior guard Katarina Zec shoots a basket versus Middle Tennessee Feb.22 at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP women’s basketball falls to sharp-shooting Middle Tennessee

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2020
Miners look to conclude road trip with a win, snap losing streak

Miners look to conclude road trip with a win, snap losing streak

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2020
UTEP graduate transfer guard Daryl Edwards goes for a reverse layup versus Western Kentucky Feb. 13 at the Don Haskins Center.

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

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2020
UTEP freshman guard drives with heavy pressure from Old Dominion guard Taylor Edwards Saturday, Feb. 8.

UTEP falls 77-69 in a hard fought matchup versus Old Dominion

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2020
UTEP senior guard Katarina Zec scored her 1,000 point as a Miner Thursday night against Charlotte.

UTEP holds off Charlotte in 82-76 overtime victory

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2020
The Miners hockey club win versus Longhorns, 2019.

UTEP hockey ends regular season 24-4 and heads to playoffs

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2020
Avery Crouse, freshman playing against Riverside at the Don Haskins Center on Nov. 9, 2019.

Women’s basketball looks to recover after tough road trip

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2020
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OPINION: It’s time to party like it’s 1969 in Kansas City

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2020
UTEP senior forward Jade Rochelle makes a move to basket versus North Texas at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP battles back to defeat North Texas 67-63 and now heads on two-game road trip

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2020
UTEP senior forward Jade Rochelle boxes out Rice junior center Nancy Mulkey Jan. 24 at the Don Haskins Center.

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

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2020
UTEP freshman guard Katia Gallegos leads Conference-USA in assists per game with five.

Miners take on first-place Rice in pivotal conference matchup

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 improve to 4-1 in Conference-USA

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2020
UTEP womens basketball head coach Kevin Baker gives a thumbs up to his team in its 94-54 win over UTSA at the Don Haskins Center.

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

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
January 18, 2020
UTEP takes on LA Tech at 7 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Don Haskins Center.

Men’s Basketball defeats Southern Miss 76-64 in first conference win of season

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2020
Sophomore guard Jordan Lathon will make his return to the team against Southern Miss.

Men’s basketball looks for their first conference win of the season

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
January 8, 2020
Arizona State freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels runs for positive yards at the 86th annual Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl.

Turnovers plague Florida State as Arizona State wins 20-14 in the 86th annual Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
January 2, 2020
Senior Runningback Treyvon Hughes catches a screen pass and turns up field against the Rice Owls at the Sunbowl stadium.

Treyvon Hughes completes a well-rounded career at UTEP

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2019
UTEP senior quarterback Kai Locksley rushes against the Rice defense Nov. 30 at the Sun Bowl.

UTEP falls to Rice 30-16 in final game of the season

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2019
Graduate student and UTEP guard Daryl Edwards drives the ball to the net against NMSU at the Don Haskins Center.

Basketball programs off to a promising start in young season

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2019
UTEP player Joshua Fields is finally brought down by two defenders against the University of Nevada.

UTEP football loses ninth straight with 37-10 loss versus UAB

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2019
UTEP junior forward Bryson Williams goes for a slam dunk towards the closing seconds against NMSU in the Miners 65-50 win.

Solid all-around performance by Miners dethrones New Mexico State University

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2019
Stifling defense leads Women’s basketball to season opener win

Stifling defense leads Women’s basketball to season opener win

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter
November 10, 2019
UTEP Director of Athletics Jim Senter announced on Friday that softball head coach Tobin Echo-Hawk will not return for the 2020 season.

UTEP softball head coach fired with season to start soon

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2019
Sophomore guard Jordan Lathon pushes the ball upcourt against Texas Tech in charity game Oct. 12, 2019.

Basketball season kicks off for Miner Nation

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2019
UTEP women’s soccer vs. WKU at El Paso, Texas.

Soccer earns first conference tournament bid since 2016

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2019
Midfielder Adriana Lopez defends the ball against Wyoming with a final score of 2-2 on Thursday, Aug 22.

Soccer closes out a two-game road trip with critical victory

Isaiah Ramirez , Staff Reporter
October 29, 2019
G-Eazy drops Halloween-esque EP Scary Nights.

G-Eazy drops Halloween-esque EP ‘Scary Nights’

Isaiah Ramirez , Staff Reporter
October 29, 2019
Head Coach Dana Dimel gives directions to the team.

Turnovers bite Miners in 42-21 loss to Bulldogs

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter
October 26, 2019
UTEP Volleyball Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019.

Volleyball split matchups in the Sunshine State

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2019
Turkish Groceries at the Turkish Food and Crafts Festival Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.

Turkish food festival embodies peace and positivity

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2019
The UTEP mens basketball defeated Texas Tech 70-60 in a exhibition game Saturday Oct. 5 at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP men’s basketball upsets Texas Tech in exhibition charity game

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter
October 13, 2019
Former Miner Evan Gilyard drives to the basket vs. Florida International.

Men’s basketball takes on Texas Tech in exhibition game

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2019
Senior quarterback Kai Locksley looks for a receiver down field against UTSA at the Sun Bowl.

UTEP football struggles against UTSA and loses fourth straight game

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter
October 6, 2019
UTEP players celebrate thier first touchdown of the game against the University of Nevada.

Football working to improve against UTSA

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2019
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