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Aylin Montanez, Contributor/Photographer

Aylin Montanez is a junior at the University of Texas at El Paso studying multimedia journalism with a minor in marketing. She is a photo contributor at the Prospector. She also serves as the President for the Media Marketing Society and Marketing Director for the Women in Business Association at UTEP. After graduation she hopes to become a journalist for a major entertainment magazine or work for a sports team or an artist’s management team in marketing and PR.

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[Photo] Are unpaid internships worth it? UTEP students weigh experience vs. pay

Jewel Ocampo, Contributor Writer • June 21, 2026

Even with many job listings not offering compensation, many college students continue to apply to internship opportunities in hopes to gain experience in their field before graduation. This raises questions about whether companies take advantage of the...

[Photo] Is physical media dying or is it having a comeback?

Aziel Ramos, Contributor Writer • April 21, 2026

The renewed interest in physical media reflects a broader tension between convenience-driven consumption and the desire for connection and break from screens.

[Photo] Reclaiming Identity: Cynthia Gutierrez-Krapp’s ‘Strangers in Our Own Land’ opens at Rubin Center

Fred Kepfield, Contributor Writer • April 2, 2026

“Strangers in Our Own Land” a new exhibition by artist Cynthia Gutierrez-Krapp at the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts, El Paso, Texas.

[Photo] Get ready to dance to Harry Styles’ new album ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally’!

Aziel Ramos, Contributor Writer • March 24, 2026

Four years after his last project, Harry Styles returns with a new sound that is all about dancing, kissing and disco.

[Photo] Ticketmaster’s pricing model frustrates student concertgoers

Aziel Ramos, Contributor Writer • February 19, 2026

High-demand ticket sales often push fans to spend far more than they can afford for the chance to see their favorite artist live.

[Photo] BTS heads to the border for the first time

Brisa Silva, Contributor/Writer • January 27, 2026

The announcement of BTS’ 2026 world tour has sparked conversations among students about whether more major artists will include El Paso in their tour stops.

[Photo] We need to make El Paso a volleyball city

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • December 15, 2025

Fans show their Miner pride as longtime supporters cheer on the UTEP volleyball team during their match on Sep. 11 at Memorial Gym.

[Photo] Artists at UTEP: Julyet Carrillo, the artist inspired by two borderlands

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • December 2, 2025

Julyet Carrillo, local artist, reflects the themes of transition and self-discovery, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another

[Photo] Artists at UTEP: The raw journey of artist Leslie Ulloa-Pollock

December 2, 2025

Local artist, Leslie Ulloa-Pollock, is set to graduate in December with a major in studio art and a concentration in printmaking.

[Photo] Priscila Ortiz and her journey as an artist: Art is not just for “Un ratito”

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • December 1, 2025

A vibrant Alebrije sculpture created by UTEP art major Priscila Ortiz blends bold colors and imaginative forms inspired by Mexican folk art.

[Photo] And the crowd is…confused: ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ review

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • October 27, 2025

El Paso’s Alamo Drafthouse Montecillo hosts Taylor Swift’s "The Official Release Party of a Showgirl," with posters on display for the film’s debut screening.

[Photo] The pumpkin spice plague has returned for fall

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • October 21, 2025

Iced pumpkin spice latte in hand, a coffee drinker shows off the flavor that has become a synonym for autumn.

[Photo] Royal Run for Hope brings El Paso together one step at a time

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • October 14, 2025

Walkers set out on the 1-mile course at the Royal Run for Hope, held Sept. 28 to help children and families facing cancer in El Paso.

[Photo] Brian Maguire and his artivism make their homecoming

Brisa Silva, Contributor/Writer • September 22, 2025

Audience members speak with artist Brian Maguire during a post-screening discussion of his documentary.

[Photo] UTEP soccer misses shots on two non-conference games

Aylinne Morales, Contributor/Writer • September 9, 2025

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