SalmaPaola Baca

[Photo] Is El Paso Still Safely Democratic?

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • September 27, 2024

Old Sheepdog Brewery hosts the Presidential debate on Sept. 10.

[Photo] Renovations coming to Agua Dulce Skatepark and various city parks across El Paso County

Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor • September 24, 2024

Banes General Contractors Inc works with El Paso County to renovate the Agua Dulce Skatepark for the community.

[Photo] “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”: A Twisted Revival of the Strange and the Unusual

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • September 23, 2024

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice premiered on September 6, 2024.

[Photo] ‘Follow it and defend it’ The career choices for Hispanic students at UTEP

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor • September 18, 2024

Karen Baca believes that students should study what they want and not what their parents want.

[Photo] Scotty Walden and the Marching Miners help ignite the Miner spirit on campus as football season starts

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • September 17, 2024

Karen Carrillo is a drum major for the UTEP Marching Miners and part of the UTEP flute choir, wind symphony, and symphony orchestra.

[Photo] Handshake ‘a success’ according to UTEP Career Center, one year since shift from Job Mine

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief • September 17, 2024

Student browses UTEP Handshake to get familiar with the platform.

[Photo] ‘Meet the Greeks’ event pathway to lifelong friendships while aiding academic excellence at UTEP

Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor • September 16, 2024

Khendra Barton recruiting members for Sigma Gamma Rho.

From Work-Study to Editor

SalmaPaola Baca, Photo Editor • September 13, 2024

I never planned to become the Photo Editor of The Prospector, but a passion that sparked in high school unexpectedly guided me here. It all started when I first discovered my love for photography and journalism. I remember the nervous excitement of picking...

[Photo] 35th annual Minerpalooza marks the end of Miner welcome festivities

Alyda Muela, Web Editor • September 12, 2024

Beach Cowboys playing their set for Battle of the Bands on Sept. 7.

[Photo] Era of Coach Walden, what the newest UTEP football Head Coach hopes to bring to the program

September 10, 2024

Coach Scotty Walden nods, watching the Miners take an early first-quarter lead during the first home game of the season on Sept. 7, 2024.

[Photo] An update to current, past and future UTEP construction projects.

Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor • August 30, 2024

Senior Associate Vice President of Business and Affairs, Guadalupe Valencia shares that both construction projects are on schedule and remaining within budget.

[Photo] Picks Up? I thought you meant Cans up!: UTEP partners with Bud Light for specialty cans

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • August 31, 2024

Bud Light partners with UTEP to create the limited edition official beer sponsoring UTEP Athletics.

[Photo] Lights, Coffee, Action; Coffee Party’s Movie Party

Frida Acuna, Arts & Culture Editor • July 29, 2024

Movie Party, located at 3803 Frutas Ave., shows classic movies every Friday with free admission.

[Photo] UTEP team leads groundbreaking research in ‘forever chemicals’ found in breast milk formula

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor/Writer • July 23, 2024

Professor Mahesh Narayan and Dr. Afroz Karim showcase their research in nanoplastics.

[Photo] Glimpsing into the 2024 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition

Frida Acuna, Arts & Culture Editor • July 8, 2024

“Nina” woodworking furniture by Leslie Ulloa-Pollock.

[Photo] The Borderland welcomes Club America for a historic friendly match

Sofia Sierra, Web Editor • June 27, 2024

El Paso police tend to fans entering the field and surrounding Club America athletes.

[Photo] UTEP plans to ‘uplift’ the Sun Bowl

Nicholas Maes, Sports Editor • May 25, 2024

President Wilson addresses questions after the proposal plan presentation.

[Photo] Four years in a flash, thank you Prospy for everything

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer • May 14, 2024

Alyson graduated on May 11 with her bachelors in multimedia journalism

[Photo] Passing the Pick’s Legacy

Erik Acosta, Editor-in-Chief • April 30, 2024

Eduardo Flores will earn his bachelor's degree in organizational and corporate communication this May.

[Photo] Student Support Services helps students on campus

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • May 1, 2024

Kinley Wanghcuk is a first-generation international student majoring in rehabilitation sciences and a member of the SSSP program.

[Photo] Downtown’s ‘Ghost Fox Toys’ store capture the Sun City

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer • April 18, 2024

Toys in front window display.

[Photo] The empowering story of Girls Run the 915

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer • April 17, 2024

Girl excited to be more than halfway through 3-mile run.

‘Inflating Inspiration’: The impact of 3D balloon murals on El Paso’s Community

SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer • April 16, 2024

El Paso, Texas, a city steeped in Chicano culture and history, has recently become adorned with vibrant 3D balloon art murals, captivating passersby and residents alike. Among the talented artists behind this unique trend is Albert “Tino” Ortega,...

[Photo] Dualidad: Embracing the culture

Alyda Muela, Contributor/Writer • April 10, 2024

'I Can Not Go Further', hoop dance outfit handmade by Kevin Dakota Duncan in 2017.

[Photo] Celebrating El Paso’s favorite flower at the 2024 Poppies Festival

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer • April 5, 2024

Blooming poppies during the Poppies Fest, Mar. 23 at the El Paso Museum of Archeology.

[Photo] Punto de Partida: Sharing the stories of the border through art

Melissa Herrera, Contributor/Writer • March 21, 2024

Couple admire paintings of the Punto de Partida exhibit at Centennial Museum.

[Photo] Dream Machine: Psychedelic healing from sounds

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Arts & Culture Editor • March 19, 2024

Matthew Melton playing the guitar.

Unearthing hidden campus gems

SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer • March 12, 2024

Nestled within the heart of El Paso, UTEP stands as a beacon of cultural vibrancy, proudly showcasing Bhutanese culture, beauty, and traditions while celebrating Hispanic culture. From the vivid hues of murals along the Lhakhang temple, to the captivating...

[Photo] UTEP sports: Building on a legacy

Jorge Guajardo, Staff Reporter • March 12, 2024

Beginning in 1963, the men’s basketball team went on a run of NCAA championship appearances.

[Photo] Peak pursuits: Navigating nature’s trails safely in El Paso

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer • February 28, 2024

Hikers admire the view from Mammoth’s Trunk Trail.

[Photo] UTEP men’s basketball fights to the end in tough loss against top ranked LA Tech

Nicholas Maes, Sports Editor • February 27, 2024

Junior forward Derick Hamilton attempts a layup.

Jungle Reef touch aquarium unleashes a sea of excitement in El Paso

SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer • February 22, 2024

El Paso's groundbreaking interactive aquarium is now one of the newest activities in the borderland. Jungle Reef, developed by the Hepworth brothers is an immersive venture that pledges to captivate and offer visitors engagement with aquatic wonders....

[Photo] UTEP Women’s basketball fights WKU to the end in triumphant win

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor • February 19, 2024

Junior guard Delma Zita looks to pass the ball.

Be my ‘fluffy’ Valentine

SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer • February 14, 2024

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the focus naturally turns to expressions of love and affection for romantic partners. However, for many, a pet’s unwavering companionship and unconditional love can also holds a special place in people’s hearts. According...

[Photo] Men’s basketball defeats NMSU Aggies in Battle of I-10 ls

Nicholas Maes, Sports Editor • February 13, 2024

Senior guard Tae Hardy attempts a layup against NMSU senior guard Tanahj Pettway.

Duck Tales

SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer • February 7, 2024

A Waddle Through Time: Ducks, People, and the Conservation Odyssey. With backyard ponds and childhood rhymes, ducks remain a beloved and memorable animal in humans’ lives. Embedded in feathers, woven into history and spread across continents, it is...

[Photo] UTEP men’s basketball beats out Jax State Gamecocks in first-ever meeting

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Contributor • February 7, 2024

Junior guard Corey Camper attempts a shot against JAX State junior forward Caleb Johnson.

[Photo] Idolized and scandalized: Gypsy Rose Blanchard

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • February 2, 2024

Gypsy Rose was released from Chillicothe Correctional Center in Chillicothe, Missouri, on Dec. 28 and has since grown a large social media platform.

[Photo] Where is the empathy? Going inside of El Paso’s homeless culture

Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor • January 30, 2024

Migrants await entry into shelter to escape harsh winter.

Where to chill during these chilly days

SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer • January 23, 2024

Amidst a bustling schedule, it can be overwhelming for students to navigate the demands of their academic and personal lives, while even having to maintain their well being. Prioritizing self-care, social connections, quality of campus life, adequate...

SalmaPaola Baca, Staff Photographer

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