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Joel Molina

Joel Molina, Contributor/Photographer

Joel is a graduate creative writing student at the University of Texas at El Paso. He is a photo contributor and began his career at The Prospector in 2022. He hopes to continue providing the world and its people with different forms of storytelling that will hopefully make their day to day lives better.

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Ana Gomez of La Mujer Obrera believes in the importance of cultural inspiration.

[Photo] Café Mayapan feeds the community

Nicholas Maes, Staff Reporter • October 12, 2023

Café Mayapan hosts multiple cultural events such as one for Day of the Dead.

Attendee looks upon the art on display at the Queer History Month Gallery.

[Photo] Remembering queer voices and history through art

Erik Acosta, Web Editor • October 10, 2023

Trixie Mattel, an art piece by Alexis Chàvez Lòpez, on display at the Queer History Month Gallery.

Outside hitter/middle blocker Alianza Darley jumps into the air to hit the ball during a set against FIU Oct. 7.

[Photo] Volleyball busts out the brooms in series sweep against Florida International

Gianluca Cuevas, Photographer • October 9, 2023

Setter Mattie Gantt fights for the ball during a set against FIU.

Ecology student, Karen Stopani suggests doing things that make you happy to avoid burnout.

[Photo] Different ways to deal with student burnout

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • October 9, 2023

Ecology student, Karen Stopani suggests doing things that make you happy to avoid burnout.

Middle blocker Danika Washington jumps up in the air to hit the ball during a set against Jacksonville State.

[Photo] UTEP Volleyball defeats Jax State in exciting two home games

H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter • September 30, 2023

Libero Alyssa Sianez bumps the ball during a set against Jacksonville State.

UTEP football head coach Dana Dimel looks down at his play sheet during a game against UNLV Sept. 23.

[Photo] Paving a path to gridiron greatness in the Dimel era

Katrina Villarreal, Guest Contributor • September 27, 2023

UTEP football head coach Dana Dimel looks down at his play sheet during a game against UNLV Sept. 23.

Forward Jayde Gone kicks the ball in the air while being closely defended by an NMSU player on Sept. 21.

[Photo] UTEP soccer battles to the end in tough loss against NMSU

H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter • September 25, 2023

Defender Ashley Padilla kicks the ball in the air while being closely defended during a match.

Running back Torrance Burgess Jr. carries the ball amongst several defenders from UNLV.

[Photo] UNLV defeats UTEP football

H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter • September 25, 2023

Wide receiver Jeremiah Ballard reaches up to catch the ball during a game against UNLV.

Attendees point out a piece of art on display at the Texas as Art exhibit at the UTEP Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens.

[Photo] Seeing Texas in a whole new way

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • September 21, 2023

Collection of art by Liz Culp, on display at the Texas as Art exhibit.

Midfielder Sheyliene attempts to run down the ball during a match Sept. 14.

[Photo] UTEP Soccer struggles in intense game against Idaho

H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter • September 20, 2023

Forward Mina Rodriguez and Midfielder Jayd Sprague from Idaho fight for the ball during a match Sept. 14.

Artist from Sultanes del Yonke, sings into a microphone during a performance at Minerpalooza.

[Photo] A Miner-Tastic Minerpalooza

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Reporter • September 18, 2023

Artist from Sultanes del Yonke, sings into a microphone during a performance at Minerpalooza.

UTEP Career Center Director, Betsabe Castro-Duarte, poses with her fellow employees of the Career Center.

[Photo] A commitment to the University Career Center

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • September 14, 2023

UTEP Career Center Director, Betsabe Castro-Duarte, poses with her fellow employees of the Career Center.

The El Paso Roller Derby comes together to pose for a photo.

[Photo] El Paso Roller Derby’s fierce sport brings a community together

Sofia Sierra, Contributor/Reporter • September 14, 2023

The El Paso Roller Derby is the city’s only international roller derby league.

SHPE and MAES come together for their first meeting of the year, on Sept. 7. At the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center (EPNGCC).

[Photo] Organization helps grow the new STEM thinkers of tomorrow, today

Erik Acosta, Web Editor • September 13, 2023

President of SHPE and MAES, Bryan Rodriguez, attempts to pump up the crowd in attendance.

The UTEP School of Pharmacy, located 1101 N Campbell Street, is a fully accredited school of pharmacy.

[Photo] UTEP School of Pharmacy holds largest white coat ceremony to date

H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter • September 12, 2023

The UTEP School of Pharmacy, located 1101 N Campbell Street, is a fully accredited school of pharmacy.

Libero/Defensive specialist, Ava Martindale, celebrates a score with her teammates during a set against San Francisco Aug. 31.

[Photo] UTEP volleyball faces first loss at Borderland Invitational Tournament

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor • September 7, 2023

Outside hitter/Middle blocker, Alianza Darley, celebrates a score with her teammates.

The UTEP bookstore carries all required and recommended materials by the professor.

[Photo] The war for words: UTEP bookstore or Amazon?

Angelica Gutierrez, Contributor/Reporter • September 5, 2023

The UTEP bookstore is located at 2201 Sun Bowl Dr.

Freshman beach volleyball player, Sophia Sheppard (pictured in the blue UTEP shirt) poses for a photo with her family before moving into Miner Village.

[Photo] UTEP housing welcomes a variety of students

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor • August 31, 2023

Freshman, Luke Watts, poses for a photo while pushing a moving cart.

Attendee points his glow-sticks towards the camera.

[Photo] Welcoming Miners with Texas Western Gold Rush

Erik Acosta, Web Editor • August 29, 2023

The band, Interlude, performs during the Texas Western Goldrush on Aug. 28.

Dancer performs for those in attendance of “Our secrets as we shed them: Experiencing the Bosque reimaged” on April 20.

[Photo] ‘Gathering for Water’: Bringing life to the community

Erik Acosta, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2023

Dancer performs for those in attendance of “Our secrets as we shed them: Experiencing the Bosque reimagined” on April 20.

Upcoming UTEP graduate Daniel Shiprak and his service dogs, Buddha and Daisy Mae, come together and pose for a photo.

[Photo] Story of a man and his bestfriends

Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief • May 2, 2023

Buddha, the first of Schiprak's service dogs and who keeps him safe from PTSD triggers. He will be walking the stage along with Shiprak as an honorary graduate.

The UTEP cheerleading team prepares the crowd for the game against Middle Tennessee on Oct. 29, 2022. The Prospector Archive.

[Photo] UTEP Dance ranks supreme

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor • April 7, 2023

The UTEP cheerleading team prepares the crowd for the game against Middle Tennessee on Oct. 29, 2022. The Prospector Archive.

Michael Vinson Williams, Ph.D., a professor and current director of the African American Studies Program which was established in 1996.

[Photo] A program that transforms students’ perspectives

Erik Acosta, Staff Reporter • April 11, 2023

Michael Vinson Williams, Ph.D., a professor and current director of the African American Studies Program which was established in 1996.

Aritzia is a fashion company founded in 1984, they operate over 101 stores in both the U.S and Canada. Their website was launched in 2012, it carries over 3,000 items, including styles made with organic materials or responsibly sourced wood fibers.

[Photo] Dress the planet with organic fashion

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • April 5, 2023

Aritzia is a fashion company founded in 1984, they operate over 101 stores in both the U.S and Canada. Their website was launched in 2012, it carries over 3,000 items, including styles made with organic materials or responsibly sourced wood fibers.

The University Learning Heights Academy is located at 315 W Schuster Ave.

[Photo] Lending a Miner hand to student parents

Erik Acosta, Staff Reporter • April 2, 2023

The University Learning Heights Academy is located at 315 W Schuster Ave.

Digital media production student Daemien Gonzalez takes photos for a class project.

[Photo] Get creative with UTEP’s Digital Media Production Program

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • March 31, 2023

Digital media production student Daemien Gonzalez takes photos for a class project.

UTEP’s home opener will see a matchup between the University of Incarnate Word Cardinals Saturday, Sept. 2 at the Sun Bowl. Prospector Archive

[Photo] Football team in hopes for a better season

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor • March 29, 2023

UTEP’s home opener will see a matchup between the University of Incarnate Word Cardinals Saturday, Sept. 2 at the Sun Bowl. Prospector Archive

Lilliana Valdespino, obtained her bachelor of science degree in mathematical sciences in 2019. She is now a graduate student of leadership studies as well as a graduate assistant for Strategic Communications at UTEP.

[Photo] Women in sports take over the world

Katrina Villarreal, Multimedia Editor • March 26, 2023

Lilliana Valdespino, obtained her bachelor of science degree in mathematical sciences in 2019. She is now a graduate student of leadership studies as well as a graduate assistant for Strategic Communications at UTEP.

Infielder Pate Cathey attempts to throw the ball towards first base during a game against WKU.

[Photo] Softball drops two to Western Kentucky

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor • March 22, 2023

Infielder Peyton Angulo screams with excitement after an out against WKU.

Tickets were handed out to the first people to ask questions during the Q&A.

[Photo] ‘No Más Bebés:’ Forced sterilization in 1970s America

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • March 22, 2023

Tickets were handed out to the first people to ask questions during the Q&A.

Forward Elina Arike shoots the ball during a game against FIU on Feb. 23.

[Photo] Women’s basketball continues to dominate at home

Katrina Villarreal, Multimedia Editor • March 1, 2023

The UTEP dance team throw their picks up in support of the Miners prior to the game against FIU on Feb. 23.

The ADA Advisory Commitee holds meetings monthly, with this one taking place on Feb. 8.

[Photo] ADAA works on equal opportunities at UTEP

Angelica Gutierrez, Contributor • February 24, 2023

The ADA Advisory Commitee holds meetings monthly, with this one taking place on Feb. 8.

The view of downtown El Paso from Scenic Drive.

[Photo] Dear El Paso,

Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief • February 17, 2023

The San Jacinto Plaza located at 114 W Mills Ave.

Guard Soleil Montrose dribbles the ball during a game against Western New Mexico.

[Photo] Love and basketball in the 915

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor • February 15, 2023

Guard Soleil Montrose dribbles the ball during a game against Western New Mexico.

Guard Malik Zachery dribbles the ball while being closely defended.

[Photo] Miners lose against Charlotte’s 49ers

Nicholas Maes, Contributor • February 10, 2023

Guard Malik Zachery cheers his teammates on during a game against Charlotte.

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