Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Jesie Garcia

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter

Jesie Garcia is a fourth-year student majoring in multimedia journalism with a minor in Chicano studies. She is a staff reporter at The Prospector. She plans on pursuing a M.Ed. in social justice and has a passion for reporting on education issues in her community. Outside of The Prospector, Garcia runs her own food and travel blog and takes part in open-mics with El Paso Barbed Wire Open Mic Sessions.

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A performer reaches out as her fellow dancers hold her back in a scene from "Monomyth", illustrating the struggle between resistance and perseverance.

‘Monomyth’ using common adversity to create an impactful performance

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • February 26, 2025
UTEP’s Theater Dance production, “Monomyth” takes the stage on Feb. 20 to show a display of the hero’s journey in everyday life and societal issues. Dancers use their own struggles to face a vulnerable role and leave an impact on the audience leading to self-reflection and an understanding that they are the hero of their own lives.
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The Women’s Volunteer organization gathered on Feb. 8 at Madeline Park to inspire kindness and community involvement. Founded by Karmen Corona, the organization creates a safe space for women and encourages them to give back through volunteer efforts and acts of kindness.

Paying kindness forward through the Women’s Volunteer Organization

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • February 19, 2025
The UTEP Women’s Volunteer Organization makes an impact by providing a safe space for women and offering a hand to those in need. President of the organization, Karmen Corona, keeps her grandfather’s legacy alive by creating a community of women to pay kindness forward.
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‘Swingin’ through the city: Building community through jazz

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • February 19, 2025
The Jazz Exchange’s 2025 music series, “Jazz Around Town” is a way of bringing community together while reconnecting to El Paso’s jazzy roots. The weekly jazz shows allow people to have a drink, a laugh and bask in the sound of smooth jazz.
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Common ‘tween spaces’ have faded out within recent years, and tweens have moved over to a digitized world.

The social evolution of tween spaces

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2025
When there’s economic shifts in the adult world, the cultural norms for tweens also change. The current socioeconomic climate pushes tweens online for their development to be at the mercy of their devices. They can no longer be found at the mall, but they can be found on social media, forums and online games.
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Adrian Aragones and Carolina Cardoza-Herrera help students at La Fe Prep develop their English language and thinking skills through podcasting.

UTEP professors bridge the gap at La Fe Preparatory School

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2025
Students at La Fe Prep are building their confidence and English language skills thanks to Adrian Aragones and Carolina Cardoza-Herrera. Their outreach and work at La Fe help students connect their education to their personal lives, setting them up for a successful future.
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Cristina Ramirez reads from her book to retell her grandmother’s stories and provide historical context.

Cristina Ramirez: Recovering lost voices by keeping ancestral spirits alive

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2025
Cristina Ramirez’s book, “A Story of Stories,” amplifies her Mexican American grandmother’s unpublished voice. It holds a special meaning for her research reviving lost work from Mexican women, and for her grief.
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A demonstrator raises a sign reading "Migration is not illegal" during a Jan. 29 protest.

El Paso community comes together in wake of unprecedented political climate

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • February 10, 2025
The El Paso community came together at Memorial Park on Wednesday, Jan. 29 to support immigrants in the current sociopolitical climate. Many shared stories, tears and resources to hold onto community during a rough era.
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Crystal Lee, 24, owner of Daizy Baby displays unique handmade jewelry made of resin and real flowers that are locally sourced.

The Upper Valley Market ties El Pasoans closer and makes dreams come true

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • January 24, 2025
The Upper Valley Market is a place where the community comes together. Vendors and buyers create a unique community of support for each other. Buyers get their hands on unique crafts and products that help local businesses make a name for themselves. These local businesses have a dream, and the Upper Valley Market makes them come true.
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