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SalmaPaola Baca

SalmaPaola Baca, Photo Editor

SalmaPaola Baca is the photo editor at The Prospector. She is a senior majoring in engineering innovation and leadership with a concentration and minor in civil engineering with an emphasis in computer science. After graduating, she wants to pursue a master’s degree in architecture while simultaneously working on her photography.

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Hikers admire the view from Mammoth’s Trunk Trail.

[Photo] Peak pursuits: Navigating nature’s trails safely in El Paso

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer • February 28, 2024

Hikers admire the view from Mammoth’s Trunk Trail.

Junior forward Derick Hamilton attempts a layup.

[Photo] UTEP men’s basketball fights to the end in tough loss against top ranked LA Tech 

Nicholas Maes, Sports Editor • February 27, 2024

Junior forward Derick Hamilton attempts a layup.

Little girl admires clownfish at the aquarium.

Jungle Reef touch aquarium unleashes a sea of excitement in El Paso

SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer • February 22, 2024

El Paso's groundbreaking interactive aquarium is now one of the newest activities in the borderland. Jungle Reef, developed by the Hepworth brothers is an immersive venture that pledges to captivate and offer visitors engagement with aquatic wonders....

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Junior guard Delma Zita looks to pass the ball.

[Photo] UTEP Women’s basketball fights WKU to the end in triumphant win

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor • February 19, 2024

Junior guard Delma Zita looks to pass the ball.

A fluffy furry friend surrounded by Valentine's Day decor brings a wagging tail and heartwarming charm to the holiday season.

Be my ‘fluffy’ Valentine

SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer • February 14, 2024

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the focus naturally turns to expressions of love and affection for romantic partners. However, for many, a pet’s unwavering companionship and unconditional love can also holds a special place in  people’s  hearts.     According...

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Junior guard Corey Camper Jr. attempts a shot against NMSU senior guard Femi Odukale.

[Photo] Men’s basketball defeats NMSU Aggies in Battle of I-10 ls

Nicholas Maes, Sports Editor • February 13, 2024

Senior guard Tae Hardy attempts a layup against NMSU senior guard Tanahj Pettway.

A Waddle Through Time exhibit at Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens open from Jan 27 through July 27, 2024.

Duck Tales

SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer • February 7, 2024

A Waddle Through Time: Ducks, People, and the Conservation Odyssey. With backyard ponds and childhood rhymes, ducks remain a beloved and memorable animal in humans’ lives. Embedded in feathers, woven into history and spread across continents, it is...

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Junior guard Corey Camper attempts a shot against JAX State junior forward Caleb Johnson.

[Photo] UTEP men’s basketball beats out Jax State Gamecocks in first-ever meeting

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Contributor • February 7, 2024

Junior guard Corey Camper attempts a shot against JAX State junior forward Caleb Johnson.

Gypsy Rose was released from Chillicothe Correctional Center in Chillicothe, Missouri, on Dec. 28 and has since grown a large social media platform.

[Photo] Idolized and scandalized: Gypsy Rose Blanchard

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • February 2, 2024

Gypsy Rose was released from Chillicothe Correctional Center in Chillicothe, Missouri, on Dec. 28 and has since grown a large social media platform.

Migrants await entry into shelter to escape harsh winter.

[Photo] Where is the empathy? Going inside of El Paso’s homeless culture

Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor • January 30, 2024

Migrants await entry into shelter to escape harsh winter.

Vegetation and campus gardens create a serene atmosphere for college students to unwind.

Where to chill during these chilly days

SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer • January 23, 2024

Amidst a bustling schedule, it can be overwhelming for students to navigate the demands of their academic and personal lives, while even having to maintain their well being. Prioritizing self-care, social connections, quality of campus life, adequate...

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Around 40% of dogs suffer from noise-related phobias. One of the major ones being fireworks which trigger stress responses that can affect their overall health.

[Photo] Foul or fun: A closer look at fireworks

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor • January 19, 2024

Around 40% of dogs suffer from noise-related phobias. One of the major ones being fireworks which trigger stress responses that can affect their overall health.

“Esfera Cuántica Tlahtolli” in front of Fox Fine Arts.

[Photo] UTEP Fox Fine Arts Building woes

Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter • January 16, 2024

“Esfera Cuántica Tlahtolli” in front of Fox Fine Arts.

In 2021, 1/5 of crashes in El Paso were caused by intoxicated drivers, resulting in at least one injury or fatality.

[Photo] DUI incidents: How much more can El Paso take? 

Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor • January 16, 2024

In 2021, 1/5 of crashes in El Paso were caused by intoxicated drivers, resulting in at least one injury or fatality.

Graduate merchandise and attire available for winter graduate students at the University Bookstore.

[Photo] A deep dive into Sun City grad support

Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor • December 7, 2023

Graduate merchandise and attire available for winter graduate students at the University Bookstore.

Fitting into the popular “clean girl” makeup look.

[Photo] Fitting in a world of ever-changing beauty

H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter • November 30, 2023

“Clean girl” aesthetics.

UTEP Percussion Ensemble at the Fox Fine Arts directed by Andy. P Smith.

[Photo] A heart pounding percussion performance

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • November 8, 2023

Miner plays the marimbas at Fox Fine Arts for final performance.

Ofrenda built by the Ardovino’s Dessert Crossing community to remember loved ones.

[Photo] Commemorating loved ones at the Noche de Muertos market

Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagment Editor • November 7, 2023

Dia De Los Muertos merchandise sold by local businesses.

Skeleton dancers in Dia De Los Muertos parade.

[Photo] The beauty in death: Celebrating the lives of our lost ones

Ruth Urquiza, Contributor/Reporter • November 2, 2023

Skeleton Dis De Los Muertos couple with dog make an impression with their costumes.

Amid the sweet treats, a hazard intake could be waiting in the candy dispersed on Halloween.

[Photo] The scariest time for unsafe candy

Katy Ruiz, Contributor/Reporter • October 25, 2023

Amid the sweet treats, a hazard intake could be waiting in the candy dispersed on Halloween.

El Paso Museum of History exhibits Mexicanidad: Folkorizing a Nation 1921-1971 available at the second floor, Gallery D, through Feb. 24, 2024.

Mexicanidad: Folklorizing a nation

SalmaPaola Baca, Contributor/Photographer • October 13, 2023

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the El Paso Museum of History, displays the crafts of indigenous artisans produced following the Mexican Revolution, which raged from 1910 to 1920 and gave rise to a powerful and evocative wave of art creations that...

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Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare performed by UTEP Theatre and Dance.

[Photo] Shakespeare festival blending cultures together

Erik Acosta, Web Editor • October 3, 2023

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare performed by UTEP Theatre and Dance.

Star Wars characters appear at the El Paso Space Festival for their fans.

[Photo] El Paso Space Festival launching into orbit

Erik Acosta, Web Editor • September 26, 2023

Sunset views from El Paso International Airport.

UTEP dance team opens for Minerpalooza.

[Photo] A Miner-Tastic Minerpalooza

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Reporter • September 18, 2023

UTEP dance team opens for Minerpalooza.

Hispanic Heritage Month Gallery at Union Gallery.

[Photo] Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month at the Union Gallery

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • September 13, 2023

Niña Trabajadora by Andrea Mariana Figueroa featured in the Hispanic Heritage Month Gallery.

Students utilizing note taking through Glean app.

[Photo] Glean: Independence and ease for students

Angelica Gutierrez, Contributor/Reporter • September 7, 2023

Students utilizing note taking through Glean app.

The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus.

[Photo] Nurses in El Paso hold picket line for patient care

H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter • September 6, 2023

Providence Hospital located at 2001 N Oregon St.

The Full Monty showing at the UTEP Dinner Theatre from April 21 to May 7. 

[Photo] ‘The Full Monty’ brings a full house

Erik Acosta, Staff Reporter • May 7, 2023

The production is based on an Academy Award-nominated film based on the same name.

Here, And the Wind documents the process behind Experiencing the Bosque led by Sandra Paola López Ramirez, Artist-in-Residence at the Rubin Center.

[Photo] ‘Here, And the Wind’: An exhibition about process

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • April 11, 2023

Here, And the Wind documents the performance Experiencing the Bosque, a collaboration between the Rio Bosque Wetlands Park and the Center for Environmental Resource Management.

Professional attire on women has always impacted the way they are perceived in the workplace.

Trying to blaze trails in more than blazers

SalmaPaola Baca, Contributor • April 10, 2023

A collector of twentieth-century clothing, Barbara Dickstein, once said, “Clothing, more than anything else – more than furniture, more than jewelry – clothing, represents a person. Clothing is always a symbol of who you are. It tells your status,...

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Southwest University Park house of the Locomotive and El Paso Chihuahuas, located at 1 Ballpark Plaza, El Paso.

[Photo] What does the El Paso Area offer for sports fans

Melaney Rivera, Contributor • April 9, 2023

Southwest University Park house of the Locomotive and El Paso Chihuahuas, located at 1 Ballpark Plaza, El Paso.

Eden Coffee X Thrift make an appearance at Good Times at 2626, March 25.

[Photo] The best of both worlds: Eden Coffee X Thrift

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • April 5, 2023

Eden Coffee X Thrift make an appearance at Good Times at 2626, March 25.

Ribas-Mateo, Ph.D. presents her book, “The Elgar Companion to Gender and Global Migration Beyond Western Research.”

[Photo] How gender and global migration affects women

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • March 24, 2023

Ribas-Mateo, Ph.D. presents her book, “The Elgar Companion to Gender and Global Migration Beyond Western Research.”

Attaca Quartet performing March 9 at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.

[Photo] A Grammy worthy performance by the Attaca Quartet

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • March 19, 2023

Violinist Domenic Salerni performs March 9 at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.

Sam’s Club has donated $40,000 to the University of Texas at El Paso to help fight food insecurity.

[Photo] Sam’s Club helps UTEP students with $40,000 donation initiative

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor • February 24, 2023

Sam’s Club has donated $40,000 to the University of Texas at El Paso to help fight food insecurity.

One way to stay safe this Valentine’s day is to carry items such as pepper spray.

[Photo] Helpful tips for staying safe during Valentine’s week

Erik Acosta, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2023

One way to stay safe this Valentine’s day is to carry items such as pepper spray.

“Thinkin Bout You” by Frank Ocean is deemed one of the best love songs.

[Photo] Listen in case of a heartbreak

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • February 16, 2023

“Thinkin Bout You” by Frank Ocean is deemed one of the best love songs.

Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority host “Art Your Bra” event for breast cancer awareness.

[Photo] ‘Art Your Bra’ spreads awareness for breast cancer

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Staff Reporter • January 27, 2023

Sorority member upcycles bra at "Art your Bra" event hosted by Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority.

Jesus Fargas Hill performs an original poem during the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, Jan. 17 at Centennial Plaza.

[Photo] Honoring legacies at UTEP’s Martin Luther King celebration

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • January 23, 2023

Jesus Fargas Hill performs an original poem during the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, Jan. 17 at Centennial Plaza.

Flower shops get especially busy this time of year, and are a great gift to give for a special graduate.

[Photo] Flowers bloom for future grads

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor • November 30, 2022

Flower shops get especially busy this time of year, and are a great gift to give for a special graduate.

Anson Eleven, located on Anson Mills, 303 N Oregon St. Includes a bistro side and a fine dining side, perfect for graduation celebrations.

[Photo] Best dinner spots to celebrate grads

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • November 29, 2022

Anson Eleven, located on Anson Mills, 303 N Oregon St. Includes a bistro side and a fine dining side, perfect for graduation celebrations.

UTEP’s Department of Music showcases “Solos and Duos” opera Nov. 6.

[Photo] ‘Solos and Duos’ brings Broadway and opera to UTEP

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor • November 7, 2022

UTEP’s Department of Music showcases “Solos and Duos” opera Nov. 6.

Netflix has announced the addition of ads to its service. New subscription plans vary from $9.99/month to $19.99/month.

[Photo] Netflix set to launch ad-supported plan

Eduardo Flores, Contributor • November 1, 2022

Netflix has announced the addition of ads to its service. New subscription plans vary from $9.99/month to $19.99/month.

Harry Flournoy, Willie Worsley, and Orsten Artis are featured in the continued mural of Don Haskins’ 1966 Texas Western NCAA Champions Mural.

[Photo] Mosaic mural brings life to Glory Road garage

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • November 1, 2022

Don Haskins mural featuring Nevil Shed, David Lattin, Willie Cager, and Bobby Joe Hill, 1966 Texas Western NCAA Champions, located at the UTEP Sun Metro Bus Terminal.

UTEP marketing senior Carlos Mora and MBA graduate student Stacy Rosa Emma Huhn, Mr. and Ms. UTEP 2022.

[Photo] UTEP kicks off Homecoming week with a royalty court

Josie Avila, Audience and Engagement Editor • October 24, 2022

UTEP marketing senior Carlos Mora and MBA graduate student Stacy Rosa Emma Huhn, Mr. and Ms. UTEP 2022.

Hector Azurmendi as Dracula, with Natalia Sosa Quiroz, Paula Vasquez, and Ava Trousdale as the Vixens, at the first “Dracula” showing Friday, Oct. 14, at the El Paso Playhouse.

[Photo] ‘Dracula’ a blood pumping show

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor • October 17, 2022

Robbie Garcia as Renfield and Kevin Kellog as Harker at the first “Dracula” showing Friday, Oct. 14, at the El Paso Playhouse.

"Greetings from El Paso" mural painted as part of the Texas Greetings Tour, 145 E Sunset Rd.

[Photo] Sun City is the place to be for Gen Z

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • October 12, 2022

"Greetings from El Paso" mural painted as part of the Texas Greetings Tour, 145 E Sunset Rd.

"NAMIwalks El Paso" gathered around Ascarate park to raise funds and promote mental health awareness Oct. 8.

[Photo] ‘NAMIwalks’ brings mental health awareness to El Paso

Sophia Villalobos and • October 11, 2022

"NAMIwalks El Paso" gathered around Ascarate park to raise funds and promote mental health awareness Oct. 8.

Memes, abstract art, and TV show references are just a few things found in the designated areas students choose to express themselves artistically.

[Photo] Miners ‘Chalk the Plaza’ with their art

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • September 1, 2022

Memes, abstract art, and TV show references are just a few things found in the designated areas students choose to express themselves artistically.

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