Kristian Hernandez

Kristian Hernandez, Contributor/Photographer

Kristian Hernandez is a junior at UTEP majoring in media advertising. He has an associates degree in advertising/public relations from El Paso Community College. Hernandez has done photography for a couple of years covering things like local concerts, weddings, sports and car shows.

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[Photo] Pete’s Plate Program provides meal alternatives to students and staff at UTEP

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • March 19, 2025

Students, faculty and staff are able to enjoy a free warm meal provided by "Pete's Plate", a collaboration between the UTEP Women's and Gender Studies Department and Mustard Seed Café.

UTEP beach volleyball defeated in home debut

Kristian Hernandez, Contributor/Writer • March 19, 2025

The UTEP beach volleyball team lost 3-2 in their home debut against Boise State after tying up the series 2-2 following a 2-0 lead from BSU.

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UTEP men’s basketball wraps up season with losses to Sam Houston and LA Tech

Kristian Hernandez, Contributor/Photographer • March 10, 2025

UTEP men’s basketball team has lost their last two games of the regular season. Being outscored by Sam Houston, 89-87 and LA Tech, 76-58.

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[Photo] Celebrating women across the borderland

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Editor-in-Chief • March 5, 2025

Karen Hernandez had just gotten into a nursing program but had to put off her education to focus on raising her child. Since then, Hernandez has re-enrolled at UTEP to earn her college degree.

UTEP softball sweethearts win against Manhattan, 9-6

Kristian Hernandez, Contributor/Photographer • February 26, 2025

A total of 222 fans were in attendance for the Valentine’s Day matchup between the UTEP Miners (4-2) and the Manhattan Jaspers (0-2). UTEP’s defense had Manhattan ground out the final two outs which resulted in a 9-6 victory over the Jaspers.

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UTEP softball shuts down Montana Grizzlies, 10-1

Kristian Hernandez, Contributor/Photographer • February 26, 2025

The second game of the Third Annual Dr. Diana Natalicio Memorial Tournament hosted by the University of Texas at El Paso (4-2) saw the Miners defeat the University of Montana Grizzlies (2-5) 10-1 ending the game in the top of the fifth inning.

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UTEP women’s basketball team breaks 8-game losing streak against Jax State, 52-44

Kristian Hernandez, Contributor/Photographer • February 25, 2025

The UTEP women’s basketball team (10-15, 3-11 Conference USA) broke their 8-game losing streak by defensively locking down the Jax State Gamecocks (10-16, 4-11 CUSA) in their 14th Conference USA matchup on Feb. 22.

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[Photo] UTEP students are responding to new immigration orders and regulations

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer • February 21, 2025

With the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) being located at the heart of the U.S-Mexico border with students from both El Paso and Ciudad Juarez attending classes, concerns began to rise amongst students regarding the future of the Trump administration’s...