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Margaret Cataldi

Margaret Cataldi

Margaret Cataldi is a junior at the University of Texas at El Paso majoring in Multimedia Journalism and minoring in Philosophy. She is the Multimedia Editor at the Prospector where she oversees the creation of video content. She also produces the Prospector Podcast, a bi-weekly show that covers current events affecting the student body and the broader borderland community. Margaret enjoys investigating current events in news, politics and entertainment and analyzing how these topics intersect and shape society as a whole. After graduation, she plans to continue her education by pursuing a Master's degree in Sociology.

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Veronica Carbajal, a candidate for mayor of El Paso, protesting proposed energy plant at San Jacinto Plaza.

Climate activists protest proposed fracking plant for Northeast El Paso

Margaret Cataldi, Multimedia Editor
October 2, 2020
The dashboard reveals that 19 people tested positive for the virus and 6 people reported their positive status to the university between Sept. 28 and Oct. 4.

[Video] ‘It’s very dead now:’ UTEP empty on first day of semester

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Entertainment Editor
August 26, 2020
Interesting and underrated classes at UTEP

Interesting and underrated classes at UTEP

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2020
OPINION: Managing a mental illness while in self-quarantine

OPINION: Managing a mental illness while in self-quarantine

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2020
A home office is a space designated in a persons residence for official business purposes.

Opinion: Essential habits for working from home

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2020
Vicky Zhuang, exhibit curator and Biodiversity Collections Manager at UTEP poses next to a 3D model of an ant on display at the “Tiny Tunnels, Big Connections: Ant Relationships Shape the World,” exhibit at the Centennial Museum.

UTEP ant exhibit sparks memories of the defunct Insights El Paso Science Center

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2020
The University of Texas at El Paso’s College of Science opened the spring 2020 semester with its newest undergraduate degree offering – a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB). The new degree is the campus’ latest effort in an ongoing mission of providing competitive academic and research opportunities at one of the most reasonable prices for a U.S. top tier university.

UTEP introduces a new degree program to keep up with the demands of our changing climate

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2020
Armed with guitar and drum, Pedro Blandon strummed and sang beautiful songs to protest war in Iran.

Seeking peace in the Middle East and beyond: El Pasoans rally against all aspects of war

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2020
Elidable voters must register before February 3rd in order to participate in the Texas Primary election on March 3rd.

Local organizations collaborate to raise Latino voter turnout

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2020
Montero Lamar Hill, known professionally as Lil Nas X, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter.

This year’s music releases by female and LGBTQ artists

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2019
Dr. Dharamsi Dean of College Health Science, Florina Barnett Director in the UTEP Office of Human Resources, Christopher Favila and Paola Barrientos Mechanical Engineering students. (From left to right)

OPINION: First-generation graduates and alumni pave the way for future generations

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2019
The main characteristic of a pyramid scheme is that participants make money by recruiting more members.

Multi-level marketing often confused for pyramid schemes

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2019
Eli Greenbaum, Ph.D., an associate professor of biological science at UTEP, holds a Gaboon viper in Congo, Africa.

UTEP biology professor leads study on Congolese giant toad

Margaret Cataldi , Staff Reporter
November 12, 2019
Future Funk is also known as Vaporboogie, Japanese Disco.

Classical composer explains future funk

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2019
Mercury’s silhouette will appear across the sky on the dawn of Monday, Nov. 11, and will be visible until 11 a.m. that morning.

UTEP professor discusses Mercury’s rare transit with NASA scientist

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2019
This Matters: Embracing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity.

Graduate student deciphers cultural inertia through Newton’s laws of motion

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2019
File Photo

UTEP announces provost search

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2019
Courtesy of @jrnynsolitue

Local nonbinary substitute teacher part of an unrepresented minority in education field

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2019
Lenox: a local drag queen’s story

Lenox: a local drag queen’s story

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2019
Darin Printz of Eaton’s Connected Lighting Solutions giving his presentation on sustainable lighting solutions.

Pollution conference informs city developers on sustainable building practices

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Repoter
October 22, 2019
Local artist showcase their painted pianos at 2019 Chalk The Block, El Paso.

Chalk the Block colors downtown El Paso

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2019
Kiyohsi Ito, sixth grader at Michael E. Fossum Middle School in McAllen, Texas presents his talk, “A Challenge to Be Thankful.”

TEDxEl Paso unites the community’s brightest minds

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2019
The dark web is as ominous as it sounds

The dark web is as ominous as it sounds

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2019
Honeybadger and community co-leader Andrew Clanan addresses the team and those who wish to join, at the teams first meeting.

Local esports team helps members socialize and connect

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2019
A lifes commitment to social services

A life’s commitment to social services

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2019
Missing, deceased Juárez women remembered in art exhibition

Missing, deceased Juárez women remembered in art exhibition

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2019
ASARCO exhibit pays homage to a story of injustice

ASARCO exhibit pays homage to a story of injustice

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2019
Photo courtesy of Sunrise El Paso.

El Paso community gathers for the global climate strike

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2019
Eco El Paso hosts the city’s first-ever National Drive Electric Festival Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Sunland Park Mall’s south parking lot.

Eco El Paso hosts first Drive Electric Festival

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2019
Graduate students listened to multiple speakers at the Graduate Leadership Panel at El Paso Gas Conference Center Tuesday Sept. 10, 2019.

Graduate students open up on benefits and struggles of pursuing a master’s

Margaret Cataldi, Contributor
September 17, 2019
The audience excited for the performance of the Norwegian duo Lemaitre in 29th annual Minerpalooza at the Sunbowl parking lot, Aug. 30, 2019.

Minerpalooza amps up school spirit for new semester

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
September 3, 2019
Miner Welcome week launches fall term

Miner Welcome week launches fall term

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2019
UTEP Health Fair at Tomas Rivera Conference Center Wednesday July 17, 2019.

Annual Mindful Miner Health Fair encourages a healthy lifestyle

Margaret Cataldi, Contributor
July 19, 2019
Kids enjoyed ice cream during the Ice Cream Festival in El Paso Convention Center on Sunday, June 20, 2019. Kids had the opportunity to make their own ice cream in different stands during the event.

Ice-cold treats and more at the 4th annual Ice Cream Festival

Margaret Cataldi, Contributor
July 1, 2019
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