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.

All content by Michaela Román

[Photo] The Cure fills up the Haskins Center with stellar performance

Jasmine Aguilera, Copy Editor • May 18, 2016

[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.

[Photo] Han uses jab in effect to outlast Silgado

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter • April 30, 2016

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[Photo] Crowd-pleasing G-Eazy lacks quality at Don Haskins Center

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor • April 25, 2016

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[Photo] Chihuahuas and Padres Woo Crowd

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • April 1, 2016

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[Photo] Spring football commences

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter • March 22, 2016

UTEP football players at training camp.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[Photo] Miners defeat 49ers for C-USA regular season championship

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor • February 28, 2016