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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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SalmaPaola Baca

SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer

SalmaPaola Baca is a senior at UTEP majoring in engineering innovation and leadership with a concentration and minor in civil engineering and an emphasis in computer science. Her passion for photography enables her to be photographer at The Prospector. While a full-time student, she freelances while planning to grow her platform through travel photography. After graduating, she wants to pursue a master’s degree in architecture while working on her photography simultaneously.

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Ribas-Mateo, Ph.D. presents her book, “The Elgar Companion to Gender and Global Migration Beyond Western Research.”

[Photo] How gender and global migration affects women

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter March 24, 2023

Ribas-Mateo, Ph.D. presents her book, “The Elgar Companion to Gender and Global Migration Beyond Western Research.”

Attaca Quartet performing March 9 at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.

[Photo] A Grammy worthy performance by the Attaca Quartet

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter March 19, 2023

Violinist Domenic Salerni performs March 9 at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.

Sam’s Club has donated $40,000 to the University of Texas at El Paso to help fight food insecurity.

[Photo] Sam’s Club helps UTEP students with $40,000 donation initiative

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor February 24, 2023

Sam’s Club has donated $40,000 to the University of Texas at El Paso to help fight food insecurity.

One way to stay safe this Valentine’s day is to carry items such as pepper spray.

[Photo] Helpful tips for staying safe during Valentine’s week

Erik Acosta, Staff Reporter February 17, 2023

One way to stay safe this Valentine’s day is to carry items such as pepper spray.

 “Thinkin Bout You” by Frank Ocean is deemed one of the best love songs.

[Photo] Listen in case of a heartbreak

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter February 16, 2023

“Thinkin Bout You” by Frank Ocean is deemed one of the best love songs.

Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority host “Art Your Bra” event for breast cancer awareness.

[Photo] ‘Art Your Bra’ spreads awareness for breast cancer

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Staff Reporter January 27, 2023

Sorority member upcycles bra at "Art your Bra" event hosted by Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority.

Jesus Fargas Hill performs an original poem during the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, Jan. 17 at Centennial Plaza.

[Photo] Honoring legacies at UTEP’s Martin Luther King celebration

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter January 23, 2023

Jesus Fargas Hill performs an original poem during the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, Jan. 17 at Centennial Plaza.

Flower shops get especially busy this time of year, and are a great gift to give for a special graduate.

[Photo] Flowers bloom for future grads

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor November 30, 2022

Flower shops get especially busy this time of year, and are a great gift to give for a special graduate.

Anson Eleven, located on Anson Mills, 303 N Oregon St. Includes a bistro side and a fine dining side, perfect for graduation celebrations.

[Photo] Best dinner spots to celebrate grads

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter November 29, 2022

Anson Eleven, located on Anson Mills, 303 N Oregon St. Includes a bistro side and a fine dining side, perfect for graduation celebrations.

UTEP’s Department of Music showcases “Solos and Duos” opera Nov. 6.

[Photo] ‘Solos and Duos’ brings Broadway and opera to UTEP

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor November 7, 2022

UTEP’s Department of Music showcases “Solos and Duos” opera Nov. 6.

Netflix has announced the addition of ads to its service. New subscription plans vary from $9.99/month to $19.99/month.

[Photo] Netflix set to launch ad-supported plan

Eduardo Flores, Contributor November 1, 2022

Netflix has announced the addition of ads to its service. New subscription plans vary from $9.99/month to $19.99/month.

Harry Flournoy, Willie Worsley, and Orsten Artis are featured in the continued mural of Don Haskins’ 1966 Texas Western NCAA Champions Mural.

[Photo] Mosaic mural brings life to Glory Road garage

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter November 1, 2022

Don Haskins mural featuring Nevil Shed, David Lattin, Willie Cager, and Bobby Joe Hill, 1966 Texas Western NCAA Champions, located at the UTEP Sun Metro Bus Terminal.

UTEP marketing senior Carlos Mora and MBA graduate student Stacy Rosa Emma Huhn, Mr. and Ms. UTEP 2022.

[Photo] UTEP kicks off Homecoming week with a royalty court

Josie Avila, Audience and Engagement Editor October 24, 2022

UTEP marketing senior Carlos Mora and MBA graduate student Stacy Rosa Emma Huhn, Mr. and Ms. UTEP 2022.

Hector Azurmendi as Dracula, with Natalia Sosa Quiroz, Paula Vasquez, and Ava Trousdale as the Vixens, at the first “Dracula” showing Friday, Oct. 14, at the El Paso Playhouse.

[Photo] ‘Dracula’ a blood pumping show

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor October 17, 2022

Robbie Garcia as Renfield and Kevin Kellog as Harker at the first “Dracula” showing Friday, Oct. 14, at the El Paso Playhouse.

Greetings from El Paso mural painted as part of the Texas Greetings Tour, 145 E Sunset Rd.

[Photo] Sun City is the place to be for Gen Z

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter October 12, 2022

"Greetings from El Paso" mural painted as part of the Texas Greetings Tour, 145 E Sunset Rd.

NAMIwalks El Paso gathered around Ascarate park to raise funds and promote mental health awareness Oct. 8.

[Photo] ‘NAMIwalks’ brings mental health awareness to El Paso

Sophia Villalobos and October 11, 2022

"NAMIwalks El Paso" gathered around Ascarate park to raise funds and promote mental health awareness Oct. 8.

Memes, abstract art, and TV show references are just a few things found in the designated areas students choose to express themselves artistically.

[Photo] Miners ‘Chalk the Plaza’ with their art

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter September 1, 2022

Memes, abstract art, and TV show references are just a few things found in the designated areas students choose to express themselves artistically.

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