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Valeria Olivares

Valeria Olivares is currently a senior studying multimedia journalism and is the editor-in-chief of The Prospector. Throughout the summer of 2019, Olivares helped Rain Media interview, translate and film a documentary on immigrants at the border for FRONTLINE and interned at the San Antonio Express-News where she covered crime and wrote more than 90 articles. As a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, she participated in the Latino Reporter, NAHJ’s student project. Olivares is interested in immigration, politics, privacy and internet culture.

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Letter from the editor: Reporting during drastic changes

Letter from the editor: Reporting during drastic changes

Valeria Olivares, Editor in Chief
March 19, 2020
Students living in any of UTEP’s three housing complexes, like Miner Heights, are being directed to move out of their dorms by 5 p.m. March 29.

UTEP students directed to move out of campus housing in less than two weeks

Valeria Olivares and Bryan Mena
March 17, 2020
UTEP President Heather Wilson

UTEP to prolong spring break, shift to online classes

Valeria Olivares, Editor in Chief
March 13, 2020
For additional information and updates on the coronavirus for the UTEP community, visit utep.edu/coronavirus

Coronavirus: UTEP prepares for possible university closure

Valeria Olivares, Editor in chief
March 11, 2020
Cielo Vista Walmart employees gathered outside the store Thursday, Nov. 14. After opening the store’s doors for customers, they cheered and welcomed people as they entered.

[Photo] Cielo Vista Walmart reopens, construction for memorial continues

November 14, 2019
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OPINION: No, you probably won’t get murdered while staying at a hostel abroad

Valeria Olivares, Editor-in-chief
November 12, 2019

President Wilson: Leading a binational, bicultural university

Valeria Olivares, Editor-in-chief
October 29, 2019
Halloween and Día de Los Muertos at the border

Halloween and Día de Los Muertos at the border

Valeria Olivares, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2019
Photo courtesy of Chesnot/Getty Images

Teens are making viral mass-shooting memes on TikTok

Valeria Olivares, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2019
The 11th president in UTEP, Heather Wilson, at Monday’s press conference.

President Wilson kicks off the new semester

Valeria Olivares, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2019
Stumbling into change

Stumbling into change

Valeria Olivares, Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2019
Bardo Martinez from Chicano Batman sings at Neon Desert Music Festival in Downtown El Paso on May 26, 2018.

Recap: 2019 Neon Desert Music Festival

Valeria Olivares, Reporter
May 28, 2019
Vania Castillo strides into the future

Vania Castillo strides into the future

Valeria Olivares , Reporter
May 7, 2019
Border challenges increase due to migrant influx

Border challenges increase due to migrant influx

Valeria Olivares , Reporter
March 26, 2019
Hotel Paisano is a great place for students on a budget to get away to in Marfa, Texas for spring break.

Spring break getaways on a budget

Valeria Olivares , Reporter
March 12, 2019
Students protest against Heather Wilson at UTEP

Protest arises from Heather Wilson’s visit

Valeria Olivares, Reporter
March 11, 2019
U.S. Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, has been selected to succeed Dr. Diana Natalicio as UTEP president. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Defense.)

UTEP president finalist attracts opposition

Valeria Olivares, Reporter
March 11, 2019
Orchestra welcomes interim conductor

Orchestra welcomes interim conductor

Valeria Olivares, Reporter
March 4, 2019
The Interdisciplinary Research Building’s construction continues unhindered

The Interdisciplinary Research Building’s construction continues unhindered

Valeria Olivares , Reporter
February 26, 2019
People celebrate Black History Month at a parade Saturday Feb. 23rd.

El Pasoans gather for Black History Month.

Valeria Olivares, Reporter
February 25, 2019
Movement Mujeres launches fellowship for women of color in Texas

Movement Mujeres launches fellowship for women of color in Texas

Valeria Olivares, Reporter
February 19, 2019
‘Border Street’ exhibition offers insight into adjacent cities

‘Border Street’ exhibition offers insight into adjacent cities

Valeria Olivares , Reporter
February 5, 2019
Stalking awareness month

Stalking awareness month

Valeria Olivares , Reporter
January 29, 2019
iFLY prepares to make El Paso fly

iFLY prepares to make El Paso fly

Valeria Olivares, Contributor
December 9, 2018
Joanne Pransky first robot psychiatrist.

RESET presents the first robot psychiatrist

Valeria Olivares, Contributor
November 26, 2018
Freshman environmental science major Yeshey Seldon poses in front of the Bhutan Temple holding Jasha Maru (Spicy Chicken Curry) sold by the Bhutanese Student Association at the International Food Fair on Monday, Nov. 12.

UTEP promotes diversity through food

Valeria Olivares, Contributor
November 13, 2018
Veronica Escobar celebrates her election to the House of Representatives with her supporters at Later, Later in Downtown El Paso.

Veronica Escobar comes through with historic win

Valeria Olivares, Contributor
November 6, 2018
Woo decides to come out

Woo decides to come out

Valeria Olivares, Contributor
November 6, 2018
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