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Jose G. Saldana

Jose G. Saldana, Contributor/Photographer

Jose G. Saldana is a senior at the University of Texas at El Paso majoring in digital media production. Jose was born in Los Angeles, California and raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Jose is a contributor at The Prospector. In the future he wants to dedicate himself to sports photography and videography around the world.

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UTEP defeats Liberty with a commanding performance, moving on to the C-USA semifinals.

[Photo] UTEP volleyball exits C-USA tournament in the semifinals

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor November 26, 2024

Outside hitter Torrance Lovesee bumps the ball during a set against Liberty.

Forward Derick Hamilton throws the ball looking to score during a game against The University of Texas Permian Basin.

[Photo] UTEP men’s basketball crushes the Falcons

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer November 18, 2024

Guard Baylor Hebb looks to layup the ball while being closely defended by a UTPB player.

Quarterback Skyler Locklear setting up a pass to a teammate in the game against Kennesaw State.

[Photo] Miners come down to the wire in homecoming double overtime nail-biter

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer November 12, 2024

Running Back Jevon Jackson tries to get past the rival team's defense.

Guard Ahamad Bynum jumps into the air in attempt to dunk the ball during a game against Sul Ross State.

[Photo] UTEP men’s basketball dominates Lobos in season opener

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer November 9, 2024

Guard David Terrell Jr. dribbles the ball while being closely defended by a Sul Ross State player.

UTEP comes out of the Mine Shaft for a game against Middle Tennessee at the Sun Bowl in El Paso.

[Photo] UTEP football drops eighth game thanks to last minute Middle Tennessee touchdown

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2024

UTEP’s offense fought to the end, Middle Tennessee's last-minute touchdown sealed their fate in a close 20-13 defeat.

Locomotive FC fans bode farewell to two franchise legends.

[Photo] El Paso Locomotive finish final home game with bittersweet goodbye to Yuma and Borelli

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor October 26, 2024

El Paso Locomotive FC legends Yuma and Eder Borelli announce their retirement.

UTEP football team celebrating a touchdown against FIU.

UTEP football team celebrating a touchdown against FIU.

Quarterback Skyler Locklear in UTEP's win over FIU Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Sun Bowl.

Quarterback Skyler Locklear in UTEP's win over FIU Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Sun Bowl.

Head coach Scotty Walden celebrating in the stands with the fans the victory against FIU Wednesday Oct. 17 at the Sun Bowl.

[Photo] Head Coach Scotty Walden, UTEP football finds first win of season over FIU Panthers: “I feel like a winner”

October 17, 2024

Head coach Scotty Walden celebrating in the stands with the fans the victory against FIU Wednesday Oct. 17 at the Sun Bowl.

UTEP player runs while carrying the ball to score a touchdown.

UTEP player runs while carrying the ball to score a touchdown.

The UTEP football team celebrating a tackle against FIU.

The UTEP football team celebrating a tackle against FIU.

The UTEP football team celebrating its first victory of the season.

The UTEP football team celebrating its first victory of the season.

Defender Lucas Stauffer in control of the ball.

[Photo] Locomotive steam ahead for thrilling showdown with San Antonio

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer October 17, 2024

Defender Tony Alfaro in possession of the ball against San Antonio FC.

Defender Ashlee Mora in possession of the ball against Middle Tennessee State University.

[Photo] UTEP women’s soccer falls to Middle Tennessee

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor October 16, 2024

Midfielder Sheyliene Patolo leans backwards as she kicks to propel the ball forward.

Outside Hitter Torrance Lovesee celebrates a point against NM State.

[Photo] UTEP volleyball crushes NMSU Aggies in I-10 Rivalry Victory

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer October 14, 2024

Outside Hitter Torrance Lovesee celebrates a point against NM State.

UTEP Volleyball delivered an impressive display on Friday night at the Memorial Club, dominating Sam Houston with a decisive 3-0 victory.

[Photo] UTEP volleyball tames Bearkats in doubleheader sweep

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer October 10, 2024

Setter Mattie Gantt delivers a strong serve against Sam Houston.

Quarterback Cade McConnell looking for an open teammate to throw a pass.

[Photo] Football falls to Sam Houston, remains winless at the Sun Bowl

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2024

Quarterback Cade McConnell looking for an open teammate to throw a pass.

The University of Texas at El Paso has been named one of Forbes' 500 Best Colleges.

[Photo] Forbes Top 500 List furthers the truth for UTEP

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter September 25, 2024

The University of Texas at El Paso has been named one of Forbes' 500 Best Colleges.

Middle Blocker Kaya Weaver celebrates a score with her teammates.

[Photo] UTEP Volleyball captures Southwest Showdown title going undefeated over the weekend

Christian Garza, Writer/Contributor September 24, 2024

The starting lineup celebrates a scoring point.

UTEP comes out of the Mine Shaft for a game against Southern Utah
in the season opener at the Sun Bowl in El Paso.

[Photo] Iconic ‘Mine Shaft’ entrance makes its return after 12 years

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter September 13, 2024

UTEP comes out of the Mine Shaft for a game against Southern Utah in the season opener at the Sun Bowl in El Paso.

On Sept. 7, UTEP had it’s first home game against Southern Utah, UTEP’s defense tried to stop Southern Utah offense. It struggled to help the offense in the second half.

[Photo] UTEP’s home opener ends in the hands of thunder: Southern Utah Thunderbirds win overtime thriller.

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter September 10, 2024

On Sept. 7, UTEP had it’s first home game against Southern Utah, UTEP’s defense tried to stop Southern Utah offense. It struggled to help the offense in the second half.

Sophomore kicker Buzz Flabiano kicks a field goal against Southern Utah.

Sophomore kicker Buzz Flabiano kicks a field goal against Southern Utah.

UTEP fans were elated after scoring a touchdown against Southern Utah.

UTEP fans were elated after scoring a touchdown against Southern Utah.

Rio Bosque Wetlands faces an uncertain future amid TXDOT expansion proposal.

[Photo] A threat looms on the horizon for the Rio Bosque Wetlands

May 8, 2024

Rio Bosque Wetlands faces an uncertain future amid TXDOT expansion proposal.

Literarity book shop is located in 5411 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79912.

[Photo] Beyond Bestsellers: A treasure of rare books

Melissa Herrera, Contributor/Writer April 18, 2024

Literarity book shop has a wide variety of books unique and special.

UTEP has had reports of pedestrian incidents in the last six months.

[Photo] The crosswalk commandments

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter April 16, 2024

UTEP has had reports of pedestrian incidents in the last six months.

Recently, the Zoological society, a non-profit organization in El Paso that raises funds and provides volunteers for the El Paso Zoo, lost its long-time contract with the city.

[Photo] UP ‘ROAR’: City ends relationship with El Paso Zoological Society

Sofia Sierra, Web Editor April 3, 2024

Recently, the Zoological society, a non-profit organization in El Paso that raises funds and provides volunteers for the El Paso Zoo, lost its long-time contract with the city.

The southern United States-Mexico border has experienced a large influx of migrants seeking refuge in El Paso and Annunciation House helps relieve border tension concerns by taking in immigrants and offering them a safe space.

[Photo] El Paso Annunciation House fights to save its historic history

Alyda Muela, Contributor/Writer March 20, 2024

The southern United States-Mexico border has experienced a large influx of migrants seeking refuge in El Paso and Annunciation House helps relieve border tension concerns by taking in immigrants and offering them a safe space.

On Mar. 5, the Socorro Independent School District voted to have the Texas Education Agency take over as a conservator.

[Photo] SISD votes to receive conservatorship from Texas

Jorge Guajardo, Staff Reporter March 21, 2024

On Mar. 5, the Socorro Independent School District voted to have the Texas Education Agency take over as a conservator.

The mayoral runoff election is scheduled for Dec. 14.

[Photo] Is it time to say goodbye to daylight savings once and for all?

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter March 19, 2024

The mayoral runoff election is scheduled for Dec. 14.

Miguel Romero's sisters making a memorial to their brother.

[Photo] Remembering Miguel Romero

Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter February 27, 2024

Miguel Romero's sisters making a memorial to their brother.

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