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The Prospector

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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Michaela Román

Michaela Román, Editor-in-Chief

Michaela is a Senior Digital Media Production major at The University of Texas at El Paso. As the Editor-in-Chief, and former Photo Editor of The Prospector, she has learned to stay organized, manage a staff of writers and photographers, meet deadlines, cover events and network with others. She also has freelance experience and a personal photography business. Michaela aspires to work as an editor for a large media outlet and one day go to graduate school to teach photojournalism.

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Former Miners’ guard Cameasha Turner will pursue a law degree at the University of Notre Dame.

[Photo] Turner goes north to South Bend

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor May 3, 2016

Former Miners’ guard Cameasha Turner will pursue a law degree at the University of Notre Dame.

Senior studio art major Heather Mawson molds clay as part of her piece “Old, New, Borrowed, Blue” at the Glass Gallery.

[Photo] Student expresses herself through live art

Javier Cortez, Staff reporter April 26, 2016

Senior studio art major Heather Mawson molds clay as part of her piece “Old, New, Borrowed, Blue” at the Glass Gallery.

Kilo and the Dew performs at Tricky Falls on Saturday, April 23 at their EP release party. The band is one of Electric Soul’s newest signees.

[Photo] Electric Social Records aims to help local artists

Mike Vasquez, Staff Reporter April 26, 2016

Kilo and the Dew performs at Tricky Falls on Saturday, April 23 at their EP release party. The band is one of Electric Soul’s newest signees.

Miners women’s softball lost  4-2 against UAB on Sunday, April 24.

[Photo] UAB sweeps Miners as UTEP loses first place

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter April 26, 2016

Miners women’s softball lost 4-2 against UAB on Sunday, April 24.

Junior defender Alexa Bain blacks the shot from Eastern New Mexico forward Erin McAnarney on Saturday, April 23.

[Photo] Soccer finishes spring season strong

Christopher Pinones, Staff Reporter April 26, 2016

Junior defender Alexa Bain blacks the shot from Eastern New Mexico forward Erin McAnarney on Saturday, April 23.

Political science professor Irasema Coronado now teaches at UTEP after serving as executive director of the Commission for the Environmental Cooperation in Quebec, Canada.

[Photo] Professor’s career dedicated to environment

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter April 19, 2016

Political science professor Irasema Coronado now teaches at UTEP after serving as executive director of the Commission for the Environmental Cooperation in Quebec, Canada.

Visitors enjoy playing a game of pong at the San Jacinto Plaza.

[Photo] Newly remodeled San Jacinto Plaza reopens to the public

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter April 19, 2016

Visitors enjoy playing a game of pong at the San Jacinto Plaza.

Quarterback Kavika Johnson led the quarterback core by completing 10 of 22 passes for 66 yards and one interception.

[Photo] Defense shines while offense stumbles in spring game

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor April 19, 2016

Quarterback Kavika Johnson led the quarterback core by completing 10 of 22 passes for 66 yards and one interception.

Bri Thomas scored the go-ahead goal against the Arizona Wildcats on Sunday, April 18.

[Photo] UTEP soccer stunts PAC-12 teams

Christopher Pinones, Staff Reporter April 19, 2016

Bri Thomas scored the go-ahead goal against the Arizona Wildcats on Sunday, April 18.

The musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” will run at The UTEP Dinner Theatre from April 15 to May 8.

[Photo] UTEP Dinner Theatre brings back “Fiddler on the Roof”

Mike Vasquez, Staff Reporter April 12, 2016

The musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” will run at The UTEP Dinner Theatre from April 15 to May 8.

This school year, dishonesty cases at UTEP dramatically increased to 352 cases.

[Photo] UTEP Scholastic dishonesty cases on the rise

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter April 5, 2016

This school year, dishonesty cases at UTEP dramatically increased to 352 cases.

“Lust & Wonder”is the newest book from author Augusten Burroughs. The book is a memoir based on Burroughs’ troubled love affairs.

[Photo] Delivers high in lust, underwhelming in wonder: ‘Lust & Wonder’

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor April 5, 2016

“Lust & Wonder”is the newest book from author Augusten Burroughs. The book is a memoir based on Burroughs’ troubled love affairs.

Gentlemen’s Republic Barbersalon is located at 1712 N Mesa St. The business offers complimentary adult beverages, messages, pedicures and other grooming services along with haircuts.

[Photo] Gentlemen’s Republic Barbersalon offers unique experience

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor March 29, 2016

Gentlemen’s Republic Barbersalon is located at 1712 N Mesa St. The business offers complimentary adult beverages, messages, pedicures and other grooming services along with haircuts.

ANiMALSOUL plays at their EP release party at Tricky Falls on Saturday, March 25.

[Photo] ANiMALSOUL debuts first EP at Tricky Falls

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor March 29, 2016

ANiMALSOUL plays at their EP release party at Tricky Falls on Saturday, March 25.

BioMetrix is located at 935 Sunland Park Dr. in west El Paso. The clinical gym is taking a different approach to modern exercise.

[Photo] BioMetrix takes a different approach to nutrition and exercise

Mike Vasquez, Staff Reporter March 29, 2016

BioMetrix is located at 935 Sunland Park Dr. in west El Paso. The clinical gym is taking a different approach to modern exercise.

Wide receiver Jean Andre Moore does not feel the need to impress people with how he dresses on a daily basis.

[Photo] Not sporting the attire–an athlete speaks up

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor March 23, 2016

Wide receiver Jean Andre Moore does not feel the need to impress people with how he dresses on a daily basis.

Shooting guard Omega Harris shows off his extensive shoe collection, which is housed in his dorm room.

[Photo] Shoes are a lifelong obsession for guard Omega Harris

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor March 23, 2016

Shooting guard Omega Harris shows off his extensive shoe collection, which is housed in his dorm room.

UTEP football players at training camp.

[Photo] Spring football commences

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter March 22, 2016

UTEP football players at training camp.

Miners women’s softball lost two back to back games against Missouri, 15-4 and 11-0, on Monday, March 21.

[Photo] Softball falls in doubleheader against Missouri

Christopher Piñones, Staff Reporter March 22, 2016

Miners women’s softball lost two back to back games against Missouri, 15-4 and 11-0, on Monday, March 21.

Cage The Elephant perform at Spring Fling at the Don Haskins Center.

[Photo] A memorable Spring Fling provided by Cage the Elephant (as if that’s a surprise)

Jasmine Aguilera, Copy Editor March 17, 2016

The crowd enjoys Spring Fling at the Don Haskins Center.

El Paso was ranked the No. 2 city in wage growth in the years 2007-2012 and No. 53 city in the 2014 Best-performing Large Cities report.

[Photo] Local boutiques on the rise

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter March 15, 2016

El Paso was ranked the No. 2 city in wage growth in the years 2007-2012 and No. 53 city in the 2014 Best-performing Large Cities report.

Le Trendy, a West side boutique located at 4935 N. Mesa St. Four months ago, Le Trendy opened their mobile boutique for a simple reason: a different experience.

[Photo] Mobile boutiques roll into El Paso

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter March 15, 2016

Le Trendy, a West side boutique located at 4935 N. Mesa St. Four months ago, Le Trendy opened their mobile boutique for a simple reason: a different experience.

Aaron Torres pins one of his designs that stems from a geographic influence. Torres’ “Transparent” exhibit will take place on March 25 at Dream Chasers Club, located at 200 S. Santa Fe St.

[Photo] Sleep, Never seeks to empower local art scene

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor March 15, 2016

Aaron Torres pins one of his designs that stems from a geographic influence. Torres’ “Transparent” exhibit will take place on March 25 at Dream Chasers Club, located at 200 S. Santa Fe St.

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