The Prospector asked UTEP students about how they see Valentine's Day. From their favorite memories, to current plans.

Modern day romance is marked by its digital influence, and the prominent role that social media plays in many romantic relationships. Generation Z experiences relationships in a completely different manner than the generations before them, as social media has shifted the parameters for what a relationship is or should be. “Situationships” or “talking stages” have become increasingly popular in place of committed relationships, and those that are committed seem to have a new set of rules. 

Today, more than seven out of 10 African Americans identify as Christians. However, when Africans first arrived in what is now the United States, most were either practicing Muslims or followed other religious and cultural practices. Throughout centuries of slavery, segregation, and discrimination, the Black Church transitioned into centers for organization, civic activity, community service and cultural celebration.

With many El Pasoans enjoying Bad Bunny’s new album, “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS,” many may miss that El Paso has more in common with the Latin singer’s island of Puerto Rico than we think.

Renard Johnson was sworn into office on Jan. 6th and now serves as El Paso’s first Black mayor. He describes his plans for office, his priorities include safety, education, economic opportunity and investing in El Paso’s tourism and entertainment.

This year, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day fell on Jan. 20 and was observed by various institutions and organizations. The El Paso chapter of the NAACP held an MLK Read and Ride on Saturday, Jan. 18, in collaboration with Sun Metro and El Paso Streetcar. Tephanie Hopper and Carla Brown, sat with El Paso families, reciting books about Dr. King and Ruby Bridges, another prominent figure in Black history.