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Itzel Giron

Itzel Giron, Editor-in-chief

Itzel Giron is a senior multimedia journalism and creative writing student at UTEP. She started her journalistic career at The Prospector in the fall of 2021 as a staff reporter and is now editor-in-chief. Thanks to The Prospector and her tenacity, Itzel has had the opportunity to be an intern with KVIA Channel 7 at El Paso. Itzel is also a freelance journalist, and her work has been published in The City Magazine, Borderzine and Walsworth Yearbooks. After graduation, Itzel hopes to continue her passion of journalism by working in broadcast television reporting on politics, entertainment and news.

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‘To Be So Lonely’

‘To Be So Lonely’

Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2023
The view of downtown El Paso from Scenic Drive.

Dear El Paso,

Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2023
The Prom” stars Sidnee Coder as Emma Nolan and Alyssa Bustillos as Alyssa Greene, two lesbian students who are banned from going to prom together.

Bring a date to ‘The Prom’

Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2023
Photo courtesy of bewise/Flickr

Re-writing the future of theatre

Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2023
El Paso Police Department Police Chief Greg Allen died Jan 17 at the age of 71. Photo courtesy of the El Paso Police Department

Police Chief Greg Allen dead at 71

Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2023
The Prospector (Itzel’s version)

The Prospector (Itzel’s version)

Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2023
Journalist Barbara Walters passed away at the age of 93 on Dec. 30. As one of the first female journalists, she has impacted many throughout her life.

A loss for the world of journalism

Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief
December 31, 2022

S7 E8: Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
December 9, 2022
Senior percussionist Eric Esquivel prepares to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in music education.

Meet the future of music education

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
November 30, 2022
Many students face a lot of pressure as they near graduation and some even drop out before finishing due to this stress.

The unknown pressures from your parent

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
November 29, 2022

S7 E7: Surprise!

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
November 23, 2022
Which holiday sport is the best to watch?

Which holiday sport is the best to watch?

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
November 15, 2022

S7 E6: Almost to the end…

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
November 9, 2022

S7 E5: LET’S GET SPOOKY

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
October 26, 2022
Why are we ashamed of trick-or-treating?

Why are we ashamed of trick-or-treating?

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
October 18, 2022

S7 E4: Prospector Political Podcast

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
October 12, 2022
Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke and Republican candidate Greg Abbott prepare for election day Nov. 8. (Left) Annabella Mireles/Prospector file photo (Right) courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

Head to head: Future Texas governor

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
October 4, 2022

S7 E3: Let’s Talk Careers

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
September 27, 2022

S7 EP2: All About Football

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
September 13, 2022
Emmy winning multimedia journalist Angela Kocherga joins KTEP.

KTEP nabs 3 Murrow awards

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
September 6, 2022

S7 EP1: Welcome Back Miners!

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
August 30, 2022
A family mourns at Ponder Park Aug. 4, 2019, after the shooting at a local Walmart that killed 23 people.

The unsolved problem of mass shootings

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
August 23, 2022
Six of UTEP Top Ten seniors pose in fromt of the Lhakhang building. From left to right (top row) Andrea Cecilia Herrera Aguirre, Maximo Gamez, Jordan Seth Dominguez (bottom row) Paola Garcia Hernandez, Anahy Yose-lin Diaz, Adam Campos.

UTEP picks its Top 10 Senior

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor
May 3, 2022
Threading the needle for more than 50 years

Threading the needle for more than 50 years

Itzel Giron, Audience Engagement Editor
April 6, 2022
Pushing the boundaries of fashion

Pushing the boundaries of fashion

Itzel Giron, Audience Engagement Editor
April 6, 2022

Behind the look with drag queen Rosita Thorne

Itzel Giron, Audience Engagement Editor
April 5, 2022
From left to right, Rachel Phillips, reporter and anchor for KVIA Channel-7; Martha Pskowski, environmental reporter at the El Paso Times; Gabriela Velasquez, photojournalist at the El Paso Times; Brianna Chavez, reporter, anchor, and producer at KVIA-TV; and Vania Castillo, CBS and KFOX reporter and weather forecaster speaks on the challenges in the industry. Courtesy of Phillips, Pskowski, Velasquez, Chavez, and Castillo.

Local female journalists talk challenges in news industry

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor
March 22, 2022
“The Batman” will be in theaters March 4 and is directed by director Matt Reeves and stars Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz.

‘The Batman’ could be the best Batman remake ever

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor
February 28, 2022
International superstar, Grammy and multiple Latin Grammy award winner, Bad Bunny, performed at the Don Haskins Center Feb. 11, as part of his “El Último Tour del Mundo 2022”.

Bad Bunny brings the heat to Don Haskins

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor
February 16, 2022

A peek into Dr. Diana Natalicio’s Brave Books collection

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor
February 7, 2022
Many UTEP students surveyed on what their top favorite albums are for Valentine’s Day and “The Divine Feminine” by Mac Miller, “Lover” by Taylor Swift, “Hozier” by Hozier, and “Divide” by Ed Sheeran were the top choices.

Our top albums for your Valentine’s Day playlist

Itzel Giron, Audience Engagement Editor
February 5, 2022
Social media editor sets beginning of internet takeover

Social media editor sets beginning of internet takeover

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor
February 1, 2022
On Monday Jan. 31 UTEP police responded to an accident outside Sunbowl garage after a driver reportedly hit a pedestrian.

UPDATE: Car collides with UTEP golf cart on Sun Bowl Drive

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor
January 31, 2022
Students check in at the Student Engagement and Leadership booth which also provided water and snacks to those who stopped by the Union Jan. 18.

Spring semester kicks off with Miner Welcome

Itzel Giron, Audience Engagement Editor
January 28, 2022
UTEP Alum Don Maynard dies at 86

UTEP Alum Don Maynard dies at 86

Itzel Giron, Audience Engagement Editor
January 19, 2022
In Memoriam of Lizbeth Avila

In Memoriam of Lizbeth Avila

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2021
How to prepare for the UTEP Career Expo

How to prepare for the UTEP Career Expo

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2021
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