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

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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

February 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,

February 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

February 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

February 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

January 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

January 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

January 16, 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

December 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 • November 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

November 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

November 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

November 17, 2022

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

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Guard Jazion Jackson dribbles the ball while being surrounded by two defenders.

[Photo] Women’s basketball pivots during WNMU win

November 6, 2022

Guard Jazion Jackson dribbles the ball while being surrounded by two defenders.

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Mark Price, UTEP head football coach from 2004-2012, returns to the Sun Bowl Stadium for the homecoming game against Middle Tennessee on Oct. 29.

[Photo] A glimpse of Masquerade

November 1, 2022

Mark Price, UTEP head football coach from 2004-2012, returns to the Sun Bowl Stadium for the homecoming game against Middle Tennessee on Oct. 29.

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The Miners soccer team breaks their huddle at the beginning of the second half hoping to turn things around.

UTEP loses to UTSA to close off season

Joel Molina, Contributor • October 30, 2022

The UTEP soccer team came into its final game of the season after losing a close 1-0 game to conference rival North Texas Oct. 23. The team’s final game would come on the road Oct. 28 against another conference rival in the University of Texas at San...

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UTEP football fans cheer on the Miners during the game against Middle Tennessee on Oct. 29.

[Photo] UTEP loses the crown on homecoming night

October 30, 2022

UTEP football fans cheer on the Miners during the game against Middle Tennessee on Oct. 29.

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Senior outside/middle blocker, Alianza Darley, jumps up to spike the ball during a set against UTSA.

Miners stomp the Roadrunners in shutout

Joel Molina, Contributor • October 23, 2022

The UTEP volleyball team (12-9, 6-2 Conference USA) took the home win in a sweep over conference rival the University of San Antonio (7-13, 2-6 Conference USA) Friday. The win comes off a 3-1 loss in which the Miners suffered to the current leader of...

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UTEP expands its win streak to six games

UTEP expands its win streak to six games

Joel Molina, Contributor • October 3, 2022

The UTEP volleyball team picked up a conference win over the University of North Texas (8-11, 2-2 Conference USA) on Sunday, Oct 2. The win brings the Miners’ win streak to six games with their overall record now being 10-7 and conference record sitting...

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Display in which UTEP civil engineers can mark where they’ve worked on projects around the world.

[Photo] See how civil engineers built the border at their new exhibit

September 29, 2022

Display in which UTEP civil engineers can mark where they’ve worked on projects around the world.

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UTEP football running back/wide receiver, Reynaldo Flores, who began his football career at the university as a walk-on, jumps in the air to catch as pass during a game against New Mexico State on Sept. 10.

UTEP Football walk-on tryouts could open the door to dream-chasing opportunity

Joel Molina, Contributor • September 27, 2022

The illustrious dream of playing college football is something that many football players yearn for, a dream that may be possibly accomplished in more ways than one. One of those ways is by trying out as a walk-on. The UTEP football team, who previously...

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UTEP junior quarterback Gavin Hardison honors Luke by wearing Luke’s number and last name in the win versus rival New Mexico State University.

[Photo] The legacy of Luke Laufenberg

September 20, 2022

UTEP junior quarterback Gavin Hardison honors Luke by wearing Luke’s number and last name in the win versus rival New Mexico State University.

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Midfielder Cayman Tamez, whos started over 30 games for the Miners since 2020, sets up a pass.

[Photo] Soccer avoids losses in home stretch

September 20, 2022

Midfielder Cayman Tamez, who's started over 30 games for the Miners since 2020, sets up a pass.

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Zéleny received her master’s of fine arts in creative writing from UTEP. She went on to author and publish several short stories and novels including the short stories “Gente Menuda” and “No son gente como uno”. Additionally, the novels “El Libro de Aisha” and “Coming out Mikala”, to name a few.

[Photo] Write anywhere with an online MFA in creative writing

September 20, 2022

Zéleny received her master’s of fine arts in creative writing from UTEP. She went on to author and publish several short stories and novels including the short stories “Gente Menuda” and “No son gente como uno”. Additionally, the novels “El...

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UTEP running back Ronald Awatt rushes the ball in a game against New Mexico State on Sept. 10.

[Photo] Defense picks up win in 99th Battle of I-10

September 11, 2022

UTEP running back Ronald Awatt rushes the ball in a game against New Mexico State on Sept. 10.

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Pictures and articles detailing and explaining the rich history of the Heritage House.

[Photo] Heritage House is a UTEP hidden gem

September 6, 2022

Pictures and articles detailing and explaining the rich history of the Heritage House.

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Outside hitter Ema Uskokovic jumps to tip the ball over the net during a game against South Dakota Sept. 3.

[Photo] UTEP volleyball hosts ‘Borderland Invitational’

September 4, 2022

Outside hitter Ema Uskokovic jumps to tip the ball over the net during a game against South Dakota Sept. 3.

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: New dean of the College of Engineering, Kenith Meissner, shakes the hand of an attendee at the Meet the Dean” ice cream social from 4:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 28 in the Geology Reading Room.

[Photo] Kenith Meissner is new Dean of Engineering

August 23, 2022

: New dean of the College of Engineering, Kenith Meissner, shakes the hand of an attendee at the Meet the Dean” ice cream social from 4:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 28 in the Geology Reading Room.

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El Paso rides unbeaten streak into USL playoffs against Tulsa

Joel Molina, Contributor • October 10, 2020

Locomotive (9-2-5) open the USL playoffs tonight against Tulsa FC (6-2-7) as looks to extend it unbeaten streak and advance to the championship round.   El Paso completed their 2020 season with a huge 4-0 victory over the Real Monarchs. With the...

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