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Katrina Villarreal

Katrina Villarreal, Multimedia Editor

Katrina Villarreal is senior multimedia journalism major with a minor in theatre at UTEP. She is going into her second year at The Prospector and is currently the Multimedia Editor. Once she graduates, she plans on becoming a sideline reporter for the NFL or ESPN.

 

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Luke Soto defends the quarterback from an oncoming defensive lineman during practice on August 16,2021

UTEP sports return to in-person events

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor August 26, 2021

Soccer, volleyball, football, women’s and men’s basketball kick off seasons this fall After not allowing fans to attend the games in person due to COVID-19, UTEP sporting events will operate at full in-person capacity.   The UTEP...

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UTEP sprinter Sean Baily is representing his native country of Jamaica at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics in the 400 meter dash.

UTEP Miners are well represented at 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

Katrina Villarreal, Sports Editor July 21, 2021

With the Tokyo Summer 2021 Olympics beginning July 23, some UTEP alumni, current and future UTEP students are looking to come back home with the gold.   The Summer Olympic Games are an international multi-sport event that occurs once...

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Miners fans cheer at the football game against Houston  Baptist Huskies. Aug. 31, 2019.

UTEP to allow full capacity for all sporting events

Katrina Villarreal, Sports Editor June 30, 2021

UTEP Athletics Director, Jim Senter, announced Friday that all UTEP sporting events for the 2021-2022 season are set to return to 100% capacity. During the 2020 season, UTEP Athletics was forced to only allow a certain number of fans at each sporting...

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UTEP Fan Council 2021-2022 Courtesy of UTEP Athletics

Fan Council seeks to improve the game experience

Katrina Villarreal, Sports Editor June 23, 2021

UTEP Athletics Fan Council is a group of hardcore UTEP fans put together to cheer on the Miners at every game.   The Fan Council is comprised of UTEP Alumni and parents of UTEP students to support UTEP sports and discuss issues that may be facing...

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Defensive End Praise Amaewhule in a game versus ULM Courtesy of Josh McDaniel/UTEP Athletics

Amaewhule ready to break out on defense

Katrina Villarreal and Daniel Alec Lopez June 23, 2021

With the start of UTEP’s football season in August, the Miners have a few key players on their roster that are looking to make an impact. Redshirt junior Praise Amaewhule looks to be one of those players and is looking to hopefully to...

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UTEP's new basketball coach  Joe Golding  announces incoming transfers for upcoming season.

UTEP men’s basketball coach Joe Golding retools in offseason

Katrina Villarreal, Sports Editor June 14, 2021

UTEP Men’s basketball coach Joe Golding has been busy filling out the roster adding transfers during the offseason, adding four brand-new players so far to their roster since he was announced as head coach.   Golding began his search for talent...

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"Graphic by Hugo Hinojosa/The Prospector via Canva"

UTEP students look for jobs after graduation amid pandemic

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor May 3, 2021

With UTEP graduation nearing, students are beginning to take the next step in their career by searching for   jobs in their desired field, with places like the UTEP Career Center and Borderplex providing a helping hand.    The UTEP Career...

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Graphic courtesy of UTEP Student Engagement and Leadership Center.

UTEP SELC hosts SOAP: Transitioning Back to Campus

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor April 23, 2021

UTEP’s Student Organization Advancement Program hosted a virtual discussion on how to make the transition back to campus safer on April 15.  Transitioning back to campus was a discussion led by Adriana Villegas, student organization intern...

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Photos Courtesy of the UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance

UTEP students advance to nationals after winning at the Regional Theatre Festival

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor April 14, 2021

Three UTEP students finished at the top at the Kennedy Center American College Region 6: Regional Theater Festival, which was held virtually February19-28. Isabelle Rivera, Kalina Gallardo, and Sarah Curtis are all advancing to Nationals in...

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UTEP SELC hosts Love Your Body week

UTEP SELC hosts Love Your Body week

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor March 25, 2021

UTEP’s Student Engagement & Leadership Center (SELC) raised awareness on body acceptance through different virtual events March 22-26.   “Love Thy Self” was one of the discussions hosted March 24, led by SELC’s leadership,...

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Graphic by Hugo Hinojosa

UTEP police hosts alcohol awareness week leading up to spring break

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor March 15, 2021

UTEP police department raised alcohol awareness among students amid spring break through virtual informational meetings March 8-12.    “Just the Facts” was a discussion  led by Sarah Sanchez from the UTEP police department on March 9 and...

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