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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

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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At the tail end of 2015, the Mexican census bureau made history by recognizing their black citizens in their latest national census survey.

[Photo] Afro-Mexicans recognized in Mexico

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter February 23, 2016

At the tail end of 2015, the Mexican census bureau made history by recognizing their black citizens in their latest national census survey.

Tony Melendez is interviewed before his performance at the Sun Bowl during “Two Nations, One Faith.”

[Photo] Q&A with musician Tony Melendez

Amanda Guillen, Editor-In-Chief February 23, 2016

Tony Melendez is interviewed before his performance at the Sun Bowl during “Two Nations, One Faith.”

Hotel Indigo is located at 325 N. Kansas St. in downtown El Paso. The hotel includes a modish pool, contemporary rooms and the Circa 1963 bar.

[Photo] Hotel Indigo offers a modern take on lodging

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor February 23, 2016

Hotel Indigo is located at 325 N. Kansas St. in downtown El Paso. The hotel includes a modish pool, contemporary rooms and the Circa 1963 bar.

Senior triple jumper Nickevea Wilson prepares for her final indoor C-USA championships.

[Photo] Wilson on the hunt for gold in Birmingham

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 23, 2016

Senior triple jumper Nickevea Wilson prepares for her final indoor C-USA championships.

The men’s basketball squad has won seven of their last ten games.

[Photo] Miners seek seven straight

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter February 23, 2016

The men’s basketball squad has won seven of their last ten games.

Head coach Keitha Adams and her team have received votes in the AP Top-25 poll.

[Photo] Women chase C-USA title

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 23, 2016

Head coach Keitha Adams and her team have received votes in the AP Top-25 poll.

The Pope is expected to visit Juarez on February 17, 2016.

[Photo] Commuting students should prepare

Julio Cesar-Chavez, Contributor February 16, 2016

The Pope is expected to visit Juarez on February 17, 2016.

Men’s team fights back to win four straight in league play.

[Photo] Men’s team climbs up the conference poll

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 16, 2016

Men’s team fights back to win four straight in league play.

Members of the 1966 basketball team and family members gather at the Don Haskins Center.

[Photo] The Team That Made History

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 9, 2016

Members of the 1966 basketball team and family members gather at the Don Haskins Center.

Some UTEP students don’t want to change their last name when they get married.

[Photo] The real story behind traditions

Mike Vasquez, Staff Reporter February 9, 2016

Some UTEP students don’t want to change their last name when they get married.

 A student browses ’Tinder’ to look for potential dates.

[Photo] Dating gone mobile: The top dating applications reviewed

Mike Vasquez, Staff Reporter February 9, 2016

A student browses ’Tinder’ to look for potential dates.

UTEP Football head coach Sean Kugler introduces the 2016 signing class.

[Photo] Miners sign 24 new prospects to the squad

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 4, 2016

UTEP Football head coach Sean Kugler introduces the 2016 signing class.

(From left to right) Chief of UTEP Police Department Cliff Walsh, Vice President of Student Affairs Gary Edens, and Faculty Senate President and Associate Professor in Biology Mark Cox answer questions from the media.

Campus Carry Task Force reveals gun-free zones

Javier Cortez and Michaela Roman February 2, 2016

The UTEP Campus Concealed Carry Task Force released a report on Monday, Feb. 1 that presents the actions UTEP will take to implement Senate Bill 11. Vice President of Student Affairs Gary Edens, Chief of UTEP Police Department Cliff Walsh and Mark Cox,...

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[Photo] Miners hound Bulldogs, 86-80

Juan Carlos, Navarette January 30, 2016

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