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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Michael Cuviello

Michael Cuviello

Michael Cuviello is a multimedia journalism student at UTEP. He currently serves The Prospector at Sports Editor and reporter. During the summer 2020, he led the publication as Editor-In-Chief where he helped cover Black Lives Matter protests and the University’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Locomotive defender Andrew Fox sets up to score the second goal of the contest on a bounce-back shot for El Paso versus New Mexico july 15, 2020.

Locomotive defender Andrew Fox sets up to score the second goal of the contest on a bounce-back shot for El Paso versus New Mexico july 15, 2020.

Locomotive forward Omar Salgado tips ball past a diving United goalkeeper for the  first El Paso score versus New Mexico july 15, 2020.

Locomotive forward Omar Salgado tips ball past a diving United goalkeeper for the first El Paso score versus New Mexico july 15, 2020.

Locomotive midfielders Nick Ross and Richie Ryan  try to zero in on ball versus New mexico July 15, 2020.

Locomotive midfielders Nick Ross and Richie Ryan try to zero in on ball versus New mexico July 15, 2020.

Locomotive forward Omar Salgado tips ball past a diving United goalkeeper for the  first El Paso score versus New Mexico july 15, 2020.

Locomotive forward Omar Salgado tips ball past a diving United goalkeeper for the first El Paso score versus New Mexico july 15, 2020.

Logomotive goalkeeper Logan Ketterer stops United rally versus New Mexico July 15, 2020.

Logomotive goalkeeper Logan Ketterer stops United rally versus New Mexico July 15, 2020.

Locomotive defender Andrew Fox dibbles ball downfield as he looks for passing options versus New Mexico July 15,2020.

Locomotive defender Andrew Fox dibbles ball downfield as he looks for passing options versus New Mexico July 15,2020.

Locomotive players look on as New Mexico pushes ball downfield  July 15, 2020.

Locomotive players look on as New Mexico pushes ball downfield July 15, 2020.

Locomotive midfielder Richie Ryan prepares to pass downfield versus New Mexico July 15, 2020.

Locomotive midfielder Richie Ryan prepares to pass downfield versus New Mexico July 15, 2020.

Locomotive defender Andrew Fox tries to set up play versus New Mexico July 15, 2020.

Locomotive defender Andrew Fox tries to set up play versus New Mexico July 15, 2020.

Locomotive forward Omar Salgado attempts to chase down New Mexico player versus United July 15, 2020.

Locomotive forward Omar Salgado attempts to chase down New Mexico player versus United July 15, 2020.

Locomotive midfielder Nick Ross attempts to defend pass versus New Mexico United July 15, 2020.

Locomotive midfielder Nick Ross attempts to defend pass versus New Mexico United July 15, 2020.

Storm clouds hover over Southwest University Stadium during match between the El Paso Locomotive and New Mexico United Wednesday July 15, 2020.

Storm clouds hover over Southwest University Stadium during match between the El Paso Locomotive and New Mexico United Wednesday July 15, 2020.

New Mexico goalkeeper  fights to keep header from reaching his goal by forward Omar Salagado July 15, 2020.

New Mexico goalkeeper fights to keep header from reaching his goal by forward Omar Salagado July 15, 2020.

Locomotive midfielder Nick Ross controls pass from teammate as referee tries to clear a path versus New Mexico July 15, 2020.

Locomotive midfielder Nick Ross controls pass from teammate as referee tries to clear a path versus New Mexico July 15, 2020.

locomotive forward Omar Saldano makes a last ditch effort to create a score  in the closing seconds versus New Mexico July 15, 2020.

locomotive forward Omar Saldano makes a last ditch effort to create a score in the closing seconds versus New Mexico July 15, 2020.

El Paso midfielder Dylan Mares penetrates the RIo Grande defense taking an opposing player off his feet with his footwork Saturday July 11, 2020.

Locomotive take on group rival New Mexico United

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief July 15, 2020

The El Paso Locomotive (1-0-1) takes on cross-state rival New Mexico United (1-1) tonight at 7 p.m. at Southwest University Stadium in a crucial matchup that will determine first place in Group C.    Both teams are coming off wins in the return of...

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Locomotive midfielder Nick Ross moves the ball downfield versus Rio Grande Valley Saturday July 11, 2020.

Locomotive midfielder Nick Ross moves the ball downfield versus Rio Grande Valley Saturday July 11, 2020.

The locomotives take the field for the first time in 2020 at Southwest University Park versus Rio Grande Valley
Saturday July 11, 2020.

The locomotives take the field for the first time in 2020 at Southwest University Park versus Rio Grande Valley Saturday July 11, 2020.

El Paso Locomotives set up cardboard cutouts of fans for their first match of the season versus Rio Grande Valley played without fans due to COVID-19 concerns July 11, 2020

El Paso Locomotives set up cardboard cutouts of fans for their first match of the season versus Rio Grande Valley played without fans due to COVID-19 concerns July 11, 2020

Locomotive players celebrate midfielder Dylan Mares' goal at the 83 minute mark of the match versus the Toros Saturday July 11, 2020.

Locomotive players celebrate midfielder Dylan Mares' goal at the 83 minute mark of the match versus the Toros Saturday July 11, 2020.

Midfielder Dylan Mares and teammates look on as the ball flies into the net for their first goal of the season versus the Toros Saturday July 11, 2020.

Midfielder Dylan Mares and teammates look on as the ball flies into the net for their first goal of the season versus the Toros Saturday July 11, 2020.

locomotive midfielder Dylan Mares takes a free kick versus Rio Grande valley Saturday July 11, 2020

locomotive midfielder Dylan Mares takes a free kick versus Rio Grande valley Saturday July 11, 2020

El Paso midfielder Bryam Rebellion fights through opponents body block versus the Rio Grande Valley Toros Saturday July 11, 2020.

El Paso midfielder Bryam Rebellion fights through opponents body block versus the Rio Grande Valley Toros Saturday July 11, 2020.

Locomotive defender Bryam Rebellion fights off Toro defender during opening season 1-0 victory Saturday, July 11, 2020.

Locomotive defender Bryam Rebellion fights off Toro defender during opening season 1-0 victory Saturday, July 11, 2020.

UTEP announces updated fall 2020 course schedule

UTEP announces updated fall 2020 course schedule

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief July 10, 2020

UTEP released an updated fall 2020 Course schedule announcement from Heather Wilson on Tuesday July 7, outlining that the university will shift to more hybrid and online options over traditional in-person classes on campus.  Students should go to...

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Protesters hold up signs outside of Fort Bliss to demand justice for missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

El Pasoans march to demand justice for Vanessa Guillen

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief July 5, 2020

Around 75 protesters gathered just as the sun was going down in Grandview Park Saturday, July 4 and marched to Fort Bliss, demanding justice for the inaction of the military in the disappearance of Vanessa Guillen. Guillen is presumed dead after going...

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Protesters led by Guadalupe Gayton depart Grandview Park to march to Fort Bliss to demand justice for Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

Protesters led by Guadalupe Gayton depart Grandview Park to march to Fort Bliss to demand justice for Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

Protesters march down McKinly Avenue towards Fort Bliss to get justice for Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

Protesters march down McKinly Avenue towards Fort Bliss to get justice for Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

Protesters march down McKinly Avenue towards Fort Bliss to get justice for Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

Protesters march down McKinly Avenue towards Fort Bliss to get justice for Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

Protesters march from Grandview Park to Cassidy Gate  outside of Fort Bliss in a  march for justice for Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

Protesters march from Grandview Park to Cassidy Gate outside of Fort Bliss in a march for justice for Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

Protester lays down a candle at the edge of the Fort Bliss fence in a memorial to Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

Protester lays down a candle at the edge of the Fort Bliss fence in a memorial to Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

A member of the local Brown Berets holds a United States flag upside down in a protets for justice of Vanessa Guillen outside of Fort Bliss July 4, 2020.

A member of the local Brown Berets holds a United States flag upside down in a protets for justice of Vanessa Guillen outside of Fort Bliss July 4, 2020.

Guadalupe Gayton speaks to crowd  of protesters at Fort Bliss Gate in support of Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

Guadalupe Gayton speaks to crowd of protesters at Fort Bliss Gate in support of Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

Protesters hold a messaged United States flag in distress outside of Cassidy Gate to Fort Bliss July 4, 2020.

Protesters hold a messaged United States flag in distress outside of Cassidy Gate to Fort Bliss July 4, 2020.

Protesters light candles outside of Fort Bliss Cassidy Gate during protest for justice in the suspected murder of Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

Protesters light candles outside of Fort Bliss Cassidy Gate during protest for justice in the suspected murder of Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

Monica Brown lights candles for Vanessa Guillen on the Fort Bliss fence during a protest for justice July 4, 2020.

Monica Brown lights candles for Vanessa Guillen on the Fort Bliss fence during a protest for justice July 4, 2020.

Syvia Galvan a military spouse stands outside of Cassidy Gate of Fort Bliss to demand justice for Vanessa Guillen during protest July 4, 2020.

Syvia Galvan a military spouse stands outside of Cassidy Gate of Fort Bliss to demand justice for Vanessa Guillen during protest July 4, 2020.

Protesters stand outside of Cassidy Gate of Fort Bliss holding signs in support of Vanessa Guillen, a missing Fort Hood soldier presumed murdered July 4, 2020.

Protesters stand outside of Cassidy Gate of Fort Bliss holding signs in support of Vanessa Guillen, a missing Fort Hood soldier presumed murdered July 4, 2020.

Protesters hold up signs at Cassidy Gate outside of Fort Bliss demanding justice in the suspected murder of Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

Protesters hold up signs at Cassidy Gate outside of Fort Bliss demanding justice in the suspected murder of Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

Protesters hold up signs at Cassidy Gate outside of Fort Bliss demanding justice in the suspected murder of Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

Protesters hold up signs at Cassidy Gate outside of Fort Bliss demanding justice in the suspected murder of Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

Protesters march across the overpass of Highway 54 towards Fort Bliss entrance during march for justice of Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

Protesters march across the overpass of Highway 54 towards Fort Bliss entrance during march for justice of Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

One of the protest organzizers Nubia Legarda, addresses crowd  at Grandview Park in El Paso during march for justice for Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

One of the protest organzizers Nubia Legarda, addresses crowd at Grandview Park in El Paso during march for justice for Vanessa Guillen July 4, 2020.

Local protesters gather in  Armijo Park near the U.S. Mexico border in Downtown El  Paso 21 June, 2020.

Locals gather for protest to defund police in Armijo Park

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief June 24, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DzNSSi-aTI&t=7s A group of about 30 El Pasoans gathered near Downtown El Paso in Armijo Park to protest police violence on people of color Sunday June 21.   Originally scheduled as  a march the crowd gathered...

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Protesters cross Oregon Street  shoutting " Trans Lives matter'" during Queer Solidarity March" as they gather in San Jacinto Plaza June 13, 2020.

Protesters cross Oregon Street shoutting " Trans Lives matter'" during Queer Solidarity March" as they gather in San Jacinto Plaza June 13, 2020.

Protesters walk through Downtown El Paso during " Queer Solidarity March" displaying support for Black and Queer community June 13, 2020.

Protesters walk through Downtown El Paso during " Queer Solidarity March" displaying support for Black and Queer community June 13, 2020.

Protesters march through Downtown El Paso in the "Queer Solidarity March" June 13. 2020.

Protesters march through Downtown El Paso in the "Queer Solidarity March" June 13. 2020.

Protester gives speech at Cleveland Square in Downtown El Paso at "Queer Solidarity March" June 13, 2020.

Protester gives speech at Cleveland Square in Downtown El Paso at "Queer Solidarity March" June 13, 2020.

Joshua Yrobalii, speaks to the crowd at Cleveland Square at "Queer Solidarity March" June 13, 2020.

Joshua Yrobalii, speaks to the crowd at Cleveland Square at "Queer Solidarity March" June 13, 2020.

Members of the LGBTQI community and others protest in the "Queer Solidarity March" in Downtown El Paso June 13, 2020.

Members of the LGBTQI community and others protest in the "Queer Solidarity March" in Downtown El Paso June 13, 2020.

Protesters join in a group line dance during "Queer Solidarity  March " in Downtown El Paso June 13, 2020.

Protesters join in a group line dance during "Queer Solidarity March " in Downtown El Paso June 13, 2020.

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