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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[Photo] Comedian George Lopez takes part in ‘Comedy Get Down’

Michaela Román, Photo Editor • July 24, 2015

Radio DJ from Power 102, Monica Castillo punmps up the crowd for the comedians.

[Photo] PBC and Showtime put on a show

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor • July 21, 2015

[Photo] Moore sets sights on a championship

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • July 14, 2015

Junior college transfer Lee Moore shoots at the Foster Stevens Basketball Center during his first meeting with the El Paso media.

[Photo] Dream Chasers Club invigorates art and fashion

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor • July 7, 2015

The Dream Chasers Club owner and founder, JAM! folds shirt at the stores location.

[Photo] Cruz Azul and Tijuana set to take the field

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor • July 7, 2015

Cruz Azul players warm up prior to practicing on the field of the Sun Bowl. They will play Tijuana at the same field on Wednesday, July 8th.

[Photo] Dominic Artis focused on seizing second chance

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor • July 7, 2015

Junior guard Dominic Artis shoots the ball at the Foster Stevens Basketball Center.

El Pasoans pack downtown for Streetfest 2015

Michaela Román and Adam Ziegenhals • June 28, 2015

The El Paso StreetFest took place on Friday June 26 and Saturday June 27. Hosted by KLAQ, this year marked fourteen years of the festival. The StreetFest pulled in an estimated 12,000 attendees each night with headlining acts Halestorm, Young Rising Sons,...

[Photo] Supreme Courts rules in favor of same-sex marriage

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor • June 26, 2015

Aixa Adane and Lacey Darcy share their first kiss as a married couple.

[Photo] Sweeping border security bill raises concerns

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter • June 23, 2015

House Bill 11 is aimed at securing the Texas-Mexico perimeter from human smuggling and cross-border traffic related crime.

[Photo] Jamie Quirk: I stress winning

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor • June 23, 2015

New Chihuahuas manager Jamie Quirk has been involved with professional baseball for over 40 years as a player and coach.

Do it! Take the trip

Michaela Roman, Photo Editor • June 16, 2015

At the beginning of the year, I received an email from one of my previous digital media production professors. Ramon Villa, regarding studying abroad in Peru during the Maymester. The email explained that the trip would consist of producing a documentary...

[Photo] State-of-the-art dormitories to open in August

Juan Raygoza, Staff Reporter • June 16, 2015

Miner Canyon student will feature 83 units able to house approximately 352 students.

[Photo] Festival challenges local filmmakers to produce film in 48 hours

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • June 16, 2015

Daniel Fuentes, digital media production graduate, will participate in the Ghostlight Creative 48-Hour Film Festival.

[Photo] Track and field wraps up season at NCAA Championships

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • June 16, 2015

Anthony Rotich became just the third athlete in history to win three consecutive 3000-meter steeple chase national championships.

[Photo] Pearson leads Miner women in second day of Conference USA Championships

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • May 15, 2015

[Photo] Floyd takes a chance on Dominic Artis

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor • May 5, 2015

Men’s basketball coach Tim Floyd announced the signing of Dominic Artis on Saturday, May 2.

[Photo] In-state tuition for DREAMers at risk

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor • May 5, 2015

More than 300 El Pasoans marched on April 30 through downtown to protest anti-immigration bills.

[Photo] Anna-Kay James: overcoming hurdles

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • May 5, 2015

UTEP Senior hurdler Anna-Kay James sprints to the finish line.

[Photo] Protestors unite for Immigration rights

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor • April 30, 2015

[Photo] Broadway brings the big apple to the Sun City

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor • April 28, 2015

“Wicked” will take the Plaza stage for two weeks from May 20 through May 31.

[Photo] Chihuahuas open series with win

Luis Gonzalez and • April 21, 2015

[Photo] Chihuahuas return home after road success

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor • April 21, 2015

First baseman Tommy Medica is batting .326 in the 10 games he has played for the Chihuahuas this season.

Unveiling of Centennial Plaza

Michaela Roman and Amanda Guillen • April 18, 2015

After several missed deadlines, the Centennial Plaza was officially unveiled to the public on Sat. April, 18. Dr. Diana Natalicio and the honorable Kunzang C. Namgyel, Bhutanese Ambassador to the United Nations spoke to hundreds of spectators about...