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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Diego Cruz-Castruita

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Contributor/Photographer

Diego Cruz-Castruita is a freshman majoring in Multimedia Journalism and Digital Media Production. He is a contributor at The Prospector. He’s nationally recognized by the National Scholastic Press Association and Columbia Scholastic Press Association. He works as a Digital Media Intern at UTEP’s Institutional Advancement. 

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Relámpago Infernal se enfrenta cara a cara contra Rugido Infernal en el Boys and Girl Club de El Paso en Abril 15.

Cinta de Oro lleva la magia de la lucha libre al Segundo Barrio

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer May 15, 2025
Cinta de Oro, ex luchador de la WWE y originario de El Paso, encabezó el 15 de abril una función benéfica en el Boys and Girls Club, reuniendo a talentos internacionales para apoyar a la juventud local y promover la cultura de la lucha libre. Junto a la superestrella juarense Pagano, ofrecieron un espectáculo vibrante que logró un lleno total y emocionó a las familias del Segundo Barrio.
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Lucha libre hits West Texas

Luche Libre has taken over El Paso, Texas for the rest of this year. Behind the shows is former WWE star and professional wrestler Cinta De Oro, previously known as Sin Cara. Cinta's mission is to host events for the 915 where fans can come see luchadors from all over the world while raising funds for charity.
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Stephanie Han talks to the press after her work out ahead of her fight at the Warriors Edge boxing gym on Feb. 20.

El Paso Fighters Dominate at Ring Wars 15

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer March 19, 2025
Ring Wars 15 delivered an electrifying night of boxing on Feb. 22 at the El Paso County Coliseum, featuring high stakes fights and rising talent. With local fighters shining on a stacked card, Ring Wars 15 further cemented El Paso’s reputation as a growing hub for boxing. Next Ring Wars is set to return to El Paso in mid-July.
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Jorge Tovar gets in his last workouts before his fight at Ring Wars XV, embodying the spirit of determination at the Warriors Edge boxing gym on Feb. 20.

Jorge Tovar gets in his last workouts before his fight at Ring Wars XV, embodying the spirit of determination at the Warriors Edge boxing gym on Feb. 20.

Stephanie Han (right) lands a powerful right hook on her opponent during Ring Wars XV in El Paso. Han won the vacant WBA world lightweight title with a first-round knockout (KO) victory over Hannah Terlep.

Stephanie Han (right) lands a powerful right hook on her opponent during Ring Wars XV in El Paso. Han won the vacant WBA world lightweight title with a first-round knockout (KO) victory over Hannah Terlep.

Jorge Tovar lands a right uppercut on Juan Francisco Barajas during their middleweight bout at Ring Wars XV on Feb. 22, 2025, at the El Paso County Coliseum.

Jorge Tovar Jr. bounces back from injury to claim TKO victory

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer March 17, 2025
Jorge Tovar Jr.’s return to the ring was not only about fighting, but also about proving to himself that he could push through adversity. Dominating the fifth-round and winning by TKO, he kept his undefeated record intact and proved why he is one of the fastest-rising names in the middleweight division.
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After the proposed TikTok ban was to take effect on Jan. 19 users were taken by surprise on the night of Jan. 18 to a farewell message from TikTok. Graphic by Gael Araiza/Layout Editor

[Photo] The day TikTok went dark

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer January 24, 2025

After the proposed TikTok ban was to take effect on Jan. 19 users were taken by surprise on the night of Jan. 18 to a farewell message from TikTok. Graphic by Gael Araiza/Layout Editor

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