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The Prospector

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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Melissa Herrera

Melissa Herrera, Contributor/Writer

Melissa Herrera is a senior here at UTEP, majoring in multimedia journalism and minoring in marketing. Melissa is a contributor for The Prospector. She plans to pursue a career as a news reporter after she graduates.

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Outfielder Lexi Morales attempts to hit the ball during a game against Liberty, April 27.

UTEP Softball pulls through, earns ticket to C-USA post-season tournament

Melissa Herrera, Contributor/Writer May 7, 2024

The UTEP Softball season is inching toward its end after players stepped out to the field for their last home series. The Miners picked up their bats and gloves for the last time this season at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex, where they faced the...

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The C-USA Beach Volleyball Championships took place April 25 to 27 at the Youngsville Sports Complex. Photo Courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP Beach Volleyball leaves everything on the sand as season ends

Melissa Herrera, Contributor/Writer May 1, 2024

The UTEP Miners headed to Youngsville, LA to compete in the Conference USA (C-USA) Beach Volleyball Championship on April 25 at the Youngsville Sports Complex. The Miners were ranked in the tournament as the No. 6 seed. The UTEP Beach Volleyball season...

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

Beyond Bestsellers: A treasure of rare books

Melissa Herrera, Contributor/Writer April 18, 2024

One of El Paso’s most unique book shops is closer to UTEP than students may think. Literarity Book Shop is home to a collection of classic, rare books and a space for local El Paso writers to share their work. Literarity Book Shop is in Pepper Tree...

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Guest admires “La Familia” tapestry at the Punto de Partida exhibit.

Punto de Partida: Sharing the stories of the border through art

Melissa Herrera, Contributor/Writer March 21, 2024

Countless stories of migrant journeys often go untold and forgotten. On Friday, March 9, the Centennial Museum and Chihuahua Gardens unveiled their new exhibit, “Punto de Partida: Immigrants, Asylum Seekers, and Hospitality in the Borderlands,” which...

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Entrance of the El Paso Municipal Rose Garden, located on Aurora Ave.

The Municipal Rose Garden is the place to have a blooming good time

Melissa Herrera, Contributor/Writer March 1, 2024

El Paso is home to many hidden gems that people may not be aware of. With spring around the corner, the El Paso Municipal Rose Garden will soon give people a breathtaking sight full of life and color.   Located in Central El Paso at 3418 Aurora Ave.,...

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The El Paso Zoo and the Botanical Gardens hosted the fifth "Quit Bugging Me” event, this year on Valentine’s Day.

Bugs: The perfect cure for heartbreak

Melissa Herrera, Contributor/Writer February 20, 2024

Valentine’s Day is known as the holiday where millions of couples across the world come together to celebrate their everlasting love through dates, flowers, dinners and more. However, single folks may not always share that luxury.  The El Paso Zoo...

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