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Dust storms take over El Paso

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Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • March 28, 2025

After eight dust storms put the 915 in a “Dune”-like environment, The Prospector sat down with Univision 26 weatherman Aldo Acosta to break down why 2025’s dust storms have been unprecedented and explore their possible causes.

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Sebastian Perez-Navarro
Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor
Sebastian Perez-Navarro is a sophomore majoring in communication studies. He hosts The Prospector Digest, UTEP’s student led podcast. He is a freelance Play-by-Play broadcaster for 600 ESPN El Paso in Football, Basketball, and more. Sebastian is a proud member of the University’s Speech and Debate Team. There, he competes in extemporaneous, impromptu, and argumentative settings. Currently, Sebastian is the UTEP beat writer for the Texas Sports Network.
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