Alberto Silva Fernandez

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Contributor/Photographer

Alberto Silva Fernandez is a sophomore, majoring in Multimedia Journalism at the University of Texas at El Paso. He is a photographer for The Prospector and freelances covering the borderland. When he isn’t covering events Albert likes to study politics, play video games, and listen to music.

All content by Alberto Silva Fernandez

[Photo] UTEP Police Department addresses delayed security response in forum

Julia Lucero, Contributor • November 17, 2021

Initial Miner Alert notifying students of shooting suspects near campus on Oct. 29, 2021.

[Photo] UTEP recycling program falls by the wayside

Levi Carlos, Staff Reporter • November 16, 2021

An overflowing trash receptacle besides an empty recycling bin

[Photo] Latin pop artists ignite crowd at the Don Haskins

Itzel Giron and Victoria Rivas • November 16, 2021

Ricky Martin performs at the Don Haskins Center Nov. 10, 2021

[Photo] Comeback falls short

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter • November 14, 2021

Guard Souley Bourn shoots a three pointer against NMSU for the battle of I-10 on Nov. 13, 2021, at the Pan American Center

[Photo] Miner pride in local media

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor • November 9, 2021

Amanda Guillen speaks at the 35 under 35 panel on Nov. 2, 2021, in the Union building

[Photo] Miners face a heartbreaking loss to No. 16 UTSA

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor • November 8, 2021

Defensive Back Darius Baptist chest bumps in the air with defensive end Quincy Montgomery on Nov. 6, 2021, at the Sun Bowl

[Photo] Ethnic identities may not tell the whole story

Julia Lucero, Contributor • November 5, 2021

[Photo] UTEP announces new Institute for Hispanic Student Success

Eduardo Flores, Contributor • November 5, 2021

Paydirt Pete holds a candle at the ceremony of life for Dr. Diana Natalicio on Oct. 27, 2021

[Photo] Photo gallery: SELC’s Queernival drag show take the union

Prospector Staff Report • November 4, 2021

Salem Ofax performs at Queernival Oct. 27

[Photo] Basketball fans plan to fill the Don Haskins Center

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor • November 4, 2021

Forward Gilles Dekoninck guards Guard Emmanuel White during practice Oct. 27.

[Photo] Men’s basketball shoots for the top

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor • November 2, 2021

UTEP Men's basketball new head coach Joe Golding during practice on Oct. 27.

[Photo] UTEP celebrates the life of President Emerita Diana Natalicio

Maria Salette Ontiveros, Anahy Diaz, and Alberto Silva Fernandez • October 25, 2021

A Bhutanese student lights a candle in honor of President Emerita Dr. Natalicio at the Celebration of Life for President Emerita Diana Natalicio on Sunday, Oct. 24, at Centennial Plaza on the UTEP campus.

[Photo] Miners fall short against the Golden Eagles

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter • October 24, 2021

Jojo Ngongo jukes out Southern Miss defenders on Oct. 22

[Photo] Burger King introduces limited Ghost Pepper Chicken and Impossible Nuggets

Beatriz Velazquez, Contributor • October 22, 2021

The American fast-food chain Burger King announced two new menu items including Ghost Pepper Chicken Nuggets and Impossible Nuggets for a limited time.

[Photo] Mystery at Miner Manor: Join SAA at the 14th annual haunted campus tour

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor • October 21, 2021

The UTEP Haunted Campus tour is happening on October 29, 2021.

[Photo] Miners bulldoze past the Bulldogs

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor • October 17, 2021

Forest Mckee celebrates after a win against LA Tech on October 16, 2021

[Photo] UTEP Men’s Basketball practice begins for 2021-2022 season

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter • October 13, 2021

Kezza Giffa dribbles down the court during practice on October 7, 2021.

[Photo] Abortion access becomes non-existent in Texas

Victoria Rivas, Staff Reporter • September 24, 2021

A woman’s march protesting the right to have an abortion was held on June 6th, 2021

[Photo] Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with UTEP

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor • September 22, 2021

A member of Mariachi Frontera performs “Que bonito es Chihuahua” at the El Grito ceremony on September 16, 2021

[Photo] A look into Miners Homecoming game against Old Dominion

Katrina Villarreal • September 21, 2021

Walter Dawn Jr. catches a punt kick during practice on August 16, 2021

[Photo] El Paso remembers the events of 9/11

Eduardo Flores, Contributor • September 21, 2021

Rows of American flags were placed on the lawn of the Centennial Plaza as a solemn reminder of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 at The World Trace Center.

[Photo] UTEP Nursing navigates special COVID-19 training

Julia Lucero, Contributor • September 20, 2021

Nursing student Alyssa Crose

[Photo] UTEP follows Texas executive order despite El Paso County’s mask mandate

Julia Lucero, Contributor • August 19, 2021

UTEP encourages the use of masks indoors on campus, but will not mandate masks.

Critical Race Theory in Texas: Education, legislation, and its effects on students

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Photo Editor • July 30, 2021

Over the last couple of months, there have been a lot of discussions between politicians and academics on the topic of Critical Race Theory (CRT), the New York Time’s 1619 project, and on whether it should be taught in public schools. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott...