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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Joel Molina

Joel Molina, Photographer

Joel is a graduate creative writing student at the University of Texas at El Paso. He is a staff photographer who began his career at The Prospector in 2022. He hopes to continue providing the world and its people with different forms of storytelling that will hopefully make their day to day lives better.

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Collection of art by Liz Culp, on display at the Texas as Art exhibit.

[Photo] Seeing Texas in a whole new way

Sep 21, 2023

Collection of art by Liz Culp, on display at the Texas as Art exhibit.

Forward Mina Rodriguez and Midfielder Jayd Sprague from Idaho fight for the ball during a match Sept. 14.

[Photo] UTEP Soccer struggles in intense game against Idaho

Sep 20, 2023

Forward Mina Rodriguez and Midfielder Jayd Sprague from Idaho fight for the ball during a match Sept. 14.

Artist from Sultanes del Yonke, sings into a microphone during a performance at Minerpalooza.

[Photo] A Miner-Tastic Minerpalooza

Sep 18, 2023

Artist from Sultanes del Yonke, sings into a microphone during a performance at Minerpalooza.

UTEP Career Center Director, Betsabe Castro-Duarte, poses with her fellow employees of the Career Center.

[Photo] A commitment to the University Career Center

Sep 14, 2023

UTEP Career Center Director, Betsabe Castro-Duarte, poses with her fellow employees of the Career Center.

The El Paso Roller Derby is the city’s only international roller derby league.

[Photo] El Paso Roller Derby’s fierce sport brings a community together

Sep 14, 2023

The El Paso Roller Derby is the city’s only international roller derby league.

President of SHPE and MAES, Bryan Rodriguez, attempts to pump up the crowd in attendance.

[Photo] Organization helps grow the new STEM thinkers of tomorrow, today

Sep 13, 2023

President of SHPE and MAES, Bryan Rodriguez, attempts to pump up the crowd in attendance.

The UTEP School of Pharmacy, located 1101 N Campbell Street, is a fully accredited school of pharmacy.

[Photo] UTEP School of Pharmacy holds largest white coat ceremony to date

Sep 12, 2023

The UTEP School of Pharmacy, located 1101 N Campbell Street, is a fully accredited school of pharmacy.

Outside hitter/Middle blocker, Alianza Darley, celebrates a score with her teammates.

[Photo] UTEP volleyball faces first loss at Borderland Invitational Tournament

Sep 7, 2023

Outside hitter/Middle blocker, Alianza Darley, celebrates a score with her teammates.

The UTEP bookstore is located at 2201 Sun Bowl Dr.

[Photo] The war for words: UTEP bookstore or Amazon?

Sep 5, 2023

The UTEP bookstore is located at 2201 Sun Bowl Dr.

Freshman, Luke Watts, poses for a photo while pushing a moving cart.

[Photo] UTEP housing welcomes a variety of students

Aug 31, 2023

Freshman, Luke Watts, poses for a photo while pushing a moving cart.

The band, Interlude, performs during the Texas Western Goldrush on Aug. 28.

[Photo] Welcoming Miners with Texas Western Gold Rush

Aug 29, 2023

The band, Interlude, performs during the Texas Western Goldrush on Aug. 28.

Dancer performs for those in attendance of “Our secrets as we shed them: Experiencing the Bosque reimagined” on April 20.

[Photo] ‘Gathering for Water’: Bringing life to the community

May 4, 2023

Dancer performs for those in attendance of “Our secrets as we shed them: Experiencing the Bosque reimagined” on April 20.

Buddha, the first of Schipraks service dogs and who keeps him safe from PTSD triggers. He will be walking the stage along with Shiprak as an honorary graduate.

[Photo] Story of a man and his bestfriends

May 2, 2023

Buddha, the first of Schiprak's service dogs and who keeps him safe from PTSD triggers. He will be walking the stage along with Shiprak as an honorary graduate.

The UTEP cheerleading team prepares the crowd for the game against Middle Tennessee on Oct. 29, 2022. The Prospector Archive.

[Photo] UTEP Dance ranks supreme

Apr 7, 2023

The UTEP cheerleading team prepares the crowd for the game against Middle Tennessee on Oct. 29, 2022. The Prospector Archive.

Michael Vinson Williams, Ph.D., a professor and current director of the African American Studies Program which was established in 1996.

[Photo] A program that transforms students’ perspectives

Apr 11, 2023

Michael Vinson Williams, Ph.D., a professor and current director of the African American Studies Program which was established in 1996.

Aritzia is a fashion company founded in 1984, they operate over 101 stores in both the U.S and Canada. Their website was launched in 2012, it carries over 3,000 items, including styles made with organic materials or responsibly sourced wood fibers.

[Photo] Dress the planet with organic fashion

Apr 5, 2023

Aritzia is a fashion company founded in 1984, they operate over 101 stores in both the U.S and Canada. Their website was launched in 2012, it carries over 3,000 items, including styles made with organic materials or responsibly sourced wood fibers.

The University Learning Heights Academy is located at 315 W Schuster Ave.

[Photo] Lending a Miner hand to student parents

Apr 2, 2023

The University Learning Heights Academy is located at 315 W Schuster Ave.

Digital media production student Daemien Gonzalez takes photos for a class project.

[Photo] Get creative with UTEP’s Digital Media Production Program

Mar 31, 2023

Digital media production student Daemien Gonzalez takes photos for a class project.

UTEP’s home opener will see a matchup between the University of Incarnate Word Cardinals Saturday, Sept. 2 at the Sun Bowl. Prospector Archive

[Photo] Football team in hopes for a better season

Mar 29, 2023

UTEP’s home opener will see a matchup between the University of Incarnate Word Cardinals Saturday, Sept. 2 at the Sun Bowl. Prospector Archive

Lilliana Valdespino, obtained her bachelor of science degree in mathematical sciences in 2019. She is now a graduate student of leadership studies as well as a graduate assistant for Strategic Communications at UTEP.

[Photo] Women in sports take over the world

Mar 26, 2023

Lilliana Valdespino, obtained her bachelor of science degree in mathematical sciences in 2019. She is now a graduate student of leadership studies as well as a graduate assistant for Strategic Communications at UTEP.

Infielder Peyton Angulo screams with excitement after an out against WKU.

[Photo] Softball drops two to Western Kentucky

Mar 22, 2023

Infielder Peyton Angulo screams with excitement after an out against WKU.

Tickets were handed out to the first people to ask questions during the Q&A.

[Photo] ‘No Más Bebés:’ Forced sterilization in 1970s America

Mar 22, 2023

Tickets were handed out to the first people to ask questions during the Q&A.

The UTEP dance team throw their picks up in support of the Miners prior to the game against FIU on Feb. 23.

[Photo] Women’s basketball continues to dominate at home

Mar 1, 2023

The UTEP dance team throw their picks up in support of the Miners prior to the game against FIU on Feb. 23.

The ADA Advisory Commitee holds meetings monthly, with this one taking place on Feb. 8.

[Photo] ADAA works on equal opportunities at UTEP

Feb 24, 2023

The ADA Advisory Commitee holds meetings monthly, with this one taking place on Feb. 8.

The San Jacinto Plaza located at 114 W Mills Ave.

[Photo] Dear El Paso,

Feb 17, 2023

The San Jacinto Plaza located at 114 W Mills Ave.

Guard Soleil Montrose dribbles the ball during a game against Western New Mexico.

[Photo] Love and basketball in the 915

Feb 15, 2023

Guard Soleil Montrose dribbles the ball during a game against Western New Mexico.

Guard Malik Zachery cheers his teammates on during a game against Charlotte.

[Photo] Miners lose against Charlotte’s 49ers

Feb 10, 2023

Guard Malik Zachery cheers his teammates on during a game against Charlotte.

Senior Thassane Abrahim attempts to hit the ball during a match against UTSA.

[Photo] UTEP women’s tennis lose to UTSA

Jan 31, 2023

Senior Thassane Abrahim attempts to hit the ball during a match against UTSA.

Guard Shamar Givance goes up for a layup during the game against FAU.

[Photo] Miners lose at home to No. 24 FAU

Jan 23, 2023

Guard Shamar Givance goes up for a layup during the game against FAU.

Forward Elina Arike reaches for the ball as a University of North Carolina at Charlotte player also goes for it at the Don Haskins Center Jan. 16.

[Photo] Miners ‘pick’ up victory against Charlotte 49ers

Jan 17, 2023

Forward Elina Arike reaches for the ball as a University of North Carolina at Charlotte player also goes for it at the Don Haskins Center Jan. 16.

Guard Soleil Montrose prepares to shoot a jump-shot while being closely defended.

[Photo] Women’s basketball blazes past UAB

Dec 30, 2022

Guard Soleil Montrose prepares to shoot a jump-shot while being closely defended.

A farewell letter from talented Joel Molina

A farewell letter from talented Joel Molina

Joel Molina, Photographer Nov 29, 2022

When you graduate high school, if you desire to go to college then you know what your next step in life is, but after you graduate college unless you have something lined up right away, it may be the first time in your life that you do not know what is...

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 The class ring is one of many ways to commemorate high school and college graduations and is a tradition that has been a part of the history of the U.S. for many years.

[Photo] Showing class pride with a class ring

Nov 29, 2022

The class ring is one of many ways to commemorate high school and college graduations and is a tradition that has been a part of the history of the U.S. for many years.

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Junior quaterback, Calvin Brownholtz, sets up the offense before the snap during a game against FIU.

[Photo] Miners keep bowl game hope alive

Nov 20, 2022

Junior quaterback, Calvin Brownholtz, sets up the offense before the snap during a game against FIU.

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The UTEP dance team performs during a timeout of the game against Texas Southern.

[Photo] UTEP surpasses Texas Southern

Nov 17, 2022

The UTEP dance team performs during a timeout of the game against Texas Southern.

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