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Annabella Mireles

Annabella Mireles, Photo Editor

Annabella Mireles is a junior at the University of Texas at El Paso majoring in digital media production and minoring in film. She is the photo editor at the Prospector newspaper and Minero magazine as well as owning her own photography business. She plans on pursuing photography full time.

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Job searching is one of the biggest contributing factors to graduation anxiety as students enter a competitive job market.

[Photo] Is graduating college a gateway into anxiety?

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter December 6, 2023

Job searching is one of the biggest contributing factors to graduation anxiety as students enter a competitive job market.

The Cake Boutique has many pastries to choose from including “Can Cake” their own creation.

[Photo] Baking up a bright graduation for fall 2023

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Multimedia Editor November 29, 2023

Camilla McCord Vasquez is the manager and partial owner alongside her mother for The Cake Boutique.

The Miners finished the battle with three of four members being ranked in the top 10 individuals of the competition.

[Photo] UTEP rifle concludes fall season with loss to OSU

Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor November 29, 2023

Isabel Brooks shot an 1150 aggregate.

Loni Guillen holds out a bouquet of flowers and a business card.

[Photo] A congratulations delivered through flowers

Ruth Urquiza, Contributor/Reporter November 28, 2023

Loni Guillen arranges a bouquet which is a popular item sold during graduation season.

Forward Calvin Solomon looks for a teammate to pass the ball to.

[Photo] UTEP basketball defeat APSU Governors

Nicholas Maes, Contributor/Reporter November 24, 2023

Forward Otis Frazier III dunks against Austin Peay Nov. 17 at the Don Haskins Center.

Lead guitarist Tony Perry throws his pick to the audience.

[Photo] Pierce the Veil gives the Sun City ‘Besitos’

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor November 11, 2023

Pierce the Viel performed at the Don Haskins Nov. 8.

Miner Dash is one of the annual events UTEP hosts during homecoming week which wrapped up Nov. 4.

[Photo] Hoco: Miss the season

Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter November 9, 2023

Miner Dash is one of the annual events UTEP hosts during homecoming week which wrapped up Nov. 4.

UTEP Women’s Basketball Head Coach Keitha Adams, returned “home” after being the head coach for 16 years prior to her stint at Wichita State.

[Photo] Homecoming queen of the court

Itzel Giron, Editor-In-Chief November 9, 2023

UTEP Women’s Basketball Head Coach Keitha Adams, returned “home” after being the head coach for 16 years prior to her stint at Wichita State.

UTEP men’s basketball head coach Joe Golding is making sure the team is ready for a comeback after last year’s 14-18 record.

[Photo] UTEP men’s basketball coach Joe Golding on ‘flipping the script’

Nicholas Maes, Contributor/Reporter November 8, 2023

UTEP men’s basketball head coach Joe Golding is making sure the team is ready for a comeback after last year’s 14-18 record.

Guard Veonce Powell dribbles past Western New Mexico Nov. 6.

[Photo] Keitha Adams led Miners to dominate season opener victory over WNMU Mustangs

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor November 7, 2023

Forward Adhel Tac celebrates after a play with guard Mahri Petree.

Guard Ivane Tensaie plays offense against the New Mexico Highlands Oct. 28.

[Photo] UTEP Women’s Basketball victorious in exhibition game

H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter November 2, 2023

Guard Mahri Petree tries to make a basket against New Mexico Highland.

“Posdata (Or What I Wish I Said)” was inspired by stories of people from El Paso, TX which also featured an immersive art installation by Laura Turón.

[Photo] ‘posdata (or what I wish I said):’ A play for El Paso by El Paso

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter October 25, 2023

The production follows two timelines in El Paso, one following the story of Remo Guillén, a printmaker who discovers a trunk that seems to have a connection to the future. The other timeline follows teenagers from different El Paso High School districts...

Professor Duke began teaching at UTEP in 2015 and is also the university’s director of opera.

[Photo] A guiding voice to the UTEP music community

H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter October 24, 2023

Professor Duke began teaching at UTEP in 2015 and is also the university’s director of opera.

Cigarettes After Sex is categorized as an American dream pop band which was formed in El Paso, Texas in 2008.

[Photo] ‘Cigarettes After Sex’ brings back love to El Paso

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Multimedia Editor October 18, 2023

Cigarettes After Sex performed Oct. 11 at the Don Haskins Center.

Viewing my Hispanic identity

Viewing my Hispanic identity

Annabella Mireles, Photo Editor October 16, 2023

During Hispanic Heritage month, many might take a moment to reflect on their own Hispanic lineage, the women and men who raised us with the notion of passing on the culture their parents passed down to them. However, as a Hispanic woman, I struggle with...

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From Bogotá, Colombia, redshirt junior Daniela Chipchase plans to pursue golf after graduation and continue her journey in the states with the support of her friends and family. Photo courtesy of Minero Magazine

[Photo] Carrying Colombian heritage through golf, and eight different countries

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter October 16, 2023

From Bogotá, Colombia, redshirt junior Daniela Chipchase plans to pursue golf after graduation and continue her journey in the states with the support of her friends and family. Photo courtesy of Minero Magazine

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Folklorico groups performed several dances during the Louisiana Tech football game Oct. 1.

[Photo] Vibrant Traditions: Exploring Hispanic Heritage in the U.S.

Angelica Gutierrez, Contributor/Reporter October 12, 2023

Folklorico groups performed several dances during the Louisiana Tech football game Oct. 1.

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(From left to right) Malvina Muñoz, Alani Del La Cruz, and Victoria Muñoz dance to the song “La Llorona” at REL Washington Elementary School.

[Photo] The flourishing tradition: Baile Folklórico

Sofia Sierra, Contributor/Reporter October 12, 2023

(From left to right) Tammy Robeson and Maria Vargas dancing to the song “La Llorona” at the REL Washington Elementary School gymnasium.

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Chairez (left) says that she created her name with the help of her brother when creating a Myspace profile in middle school.

[Photo] A collaboration of queer and Latinx beauty

Erik Acosta, Web Editor October 10, 2023

Chairez said she used to be embarrassed of her Mexican Culture because kids would make fun of her.

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Vocalist Natalia Bermudez, guitarist Mario Otero, and trumpeter Ricardo Ayub perform “Continuar”.

[Photo] Hispanic Heritage night at the opera

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Reporter October 9, 2023

Cellist Michael way performed “SEVEN- Song of Isolation” composed by Andrea Casarrubios.

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During the song “Blue”, Uchis grabbed a camera and held it to do a point of view shot.

[Photo] Kali Uchis wishes EP roses

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter October 9, 2023

Uchis singing “Blue” while the lights matched the song.

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UTEP defensive end player tackles Wide Receiver Smoke Harris Sep. 29.

[Photo] Pressure mounts on Dana Dimel as UTEP football drops fourth straight game to LA Tech

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor October 1, 2023

Quarterback Jake McNamara about to pass the ball against Louisiana Tech Sep. 29.

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A mother with her daughter sitting nearby El Paso Street with their belongings.

[Photo] El Paso reaches breaking point as migrants flood downtown

Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2023

A mother carrying her son in downtown El Paso Sep. 22.

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According to a UTEP press release, more than 3,800 students enrolled, which is a four percent increase over last year’s fall enrollment.

[Photo] UTEP breaks record for highest freshman enrollment for a second time

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter September 26, 2023

According to a UTEP press release, more than 3,800 students enrolled, which is a four percent increase over last year’s fall enrollment.

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Sultanes del Yonke won the Battle of the Bands competition which included two weeks to record at Genuine Reference Studios.

[Photo] A Miner-Tastic Minerpalooza

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Reporter September 18, 2023

Juan Lara, member of Melancholy 10, performs Sep. 15.

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