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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Adam Regalado

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor

Adam Regalado is a senior at the University of Texas at El Paso, currently majoring in multimedia journalism with a minor in women's studies. He is the multimedia editor at The Prospector. He joined The Prospector in the Spring of 2024 and has now written articles for the arts and culture, opinion and news section. He has also been host of The Prospector Podcast. After discovering his passion for journalism through The Prospector, Adam has gone to intern for The Texas Standard and has become Minero Magazine's Editor-in-Chief.

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Tyler Darrow, freshman at UTEP studies Psychology and co-founded the volleyball club June 2024.

UTEP club sports wait for their moment in the spotlight

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor November 1, 2024
With a diverse array of teams and passionate leaders, UTEP's club sports are not just a platform for athletic achievement but also a way for students to build community and foster leadership skills. At the helm of this program is Mark Johnson, UTEP’s Recreational Sports coordinator of Intramural and Club Sports. With a deep passion for sports and student engagement, Johnson has been instrumental in promoting club sports on campus.
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Dracula presents himself to the public during Nylia Ballet Academy's presentation of 'Dracula'

Nylia Ballet Academy’s haunting performance of Dracula from El Paso native

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor October 29, 2024

On a crisp October evening, the Magoffin Auditorium buzzed with anticipation as the Nylia Ballet Academy prepared to unveil its latest production: a haunting rendition of Bram Stoker's classic tale, Dracula.   The stage was set with an eerie crypt,...

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Many El Pasoans and UTEP students were running for family members who are currently battling cancer or those who have lost their lives to cancer.

[Photo] UTEP Zeta Tau Alpha helps community ‘Think Pink’ with 5K Breast Cancer Awareness run

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor/Writer October 25, 2024

The event brought warriors, families, and friends closer together. For more information on other events hosted by ZTA can be found on Instagram @utepzta.

The Prospector Digest Ep: 2

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor October 22, 2024

Hello and welcome back to The Prospector Digest. In this episode I talked to reporters and photographers about the stories The Prospector has been covering. From arts & culture, news and sports, we talk about it all. This episode features an audio...

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Intimate Insights with The Prospector: Navigating Consent

Intimate Insights with The Prospector: Navigating Consent

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor October 15, 2024
In the first article of his column, Adam explains how to navigate consent during the upcoming Halloween festivities.
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Dr. Hamidreza Sharifan, Daisy Wilson, Valeria Gonzalez along with the rest of their teams recieved the President's Meritorious Service Award for their research.

UTEP Researchers Make Breakthrough in Combating E. coli Contamination in Rice

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor September 18, 2024
Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have achieved a significant milestone in agricultural biotechnology, focusing on improving rice crop resilience and addressing potential bioterrorism threats.
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The Prospector Digest Ep: 1

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor September 11, 2024

Welcome back Miners! This is the new and improved Student Media and Publications podcast to ensure all Miners on and off campus are updated with everything UTEP related. In this episode reporters cover Rubin Center's latest exhibit to President Wilson's...

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[Video] S:10 E:6 Goodbye, for now

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor May 3, 2024

Hey there, it’s Adam. It was such a privilege and awesome experience to be this semester's podcast host. This was my first semester here at The Prospector and I have never felt so welcome somewhere. I hope to continue my journey here and keep growing...

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"Blunt" progression: Texas still says no

“Blunt” progression: Texas still says no

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor April 26, 2024

The conversation about marijuana is sometimes a tense subject in politics. New Mexico has legalized the recreational use of marijuana. And people, such as myself, are asking the question: Is Texas going to consider doing the same?   Because Texas...

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[Video] S:10 E:5 The Grind

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor April 11, 2024

Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of The Prospector Podcast. We have guests, Dominique Macias and Frida Acuna, two fellow UTEP students. Together we talk about the grind culture that has been very prevalent on social media. We talk about...

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Carrie Underwood returns to El Paso, after 16 years.

El Paso wears Denim and Rhinestones

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor April 5, 2024

After 16 years, Carrie Underwood has returned to El Paso. Fans dressed in their boots and denim jackets as the Don Haskins Center vibrated with energy of excitement and anticipation. Fans of all generations came to celebrate Underwood's return in hopes...

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Body forms allow designers to see how their design would look on someone.

Fashion for all bodies and sizes

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor April 3, 2024

The small section in the back of the retail store is the section that is usually hidden with a small variety of clothing. This section is targeted to “plus size” people and normally offers a limited variety of sweatpants, t-shirts, and other regular...

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[Video] S:10 E:4 Faith and Religion

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor March 28, 2024

Hello there! Welcome to another episode of The Prospector Podcast. Today we are talking about our personal experiences with faith and religion. A conversation between people from different walks of life discussing their thoughts and ideologies and how...

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UTEP volleyball libero and mathematics major, Alyssa Sianez, who hopes to teach middle school math, was chosen to be the GoTeach Dr. Pepper tuition giveaway program recipient.

Alyssa Sianez: On the court and in the classroom

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor March 21, 2024

The UTEP volleyball team took home a second-place title in the National Invitational Volleyball Championship in December, gaining more recognition in the world of athletics at UTEP. In February, the team was presented to UTEP fans at a basketball game....

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Surf the web or the waves

Surf the web or the waves

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor March 15, 2024

Movies and T.V. shows taught us that when spring break comes around, you go to the beach in someone's van and party all week long with no worries in the world besides winning the limbo competition like Rory Gilmore did in season 4 of Gilmore Girls. What...

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[Video] S:10 E:3 Let’s talk bodies

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor March 8, 2024

Hello hon, welcome back to another of The Prospector Podcast. On this episode we are talking about all things body. Loving your body can be difficult and we all needed to be reminded of that sometimes. We talked about the difficulties we ourselves have...

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S:10 E:2 Is there ever a right time?

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor February 16, 2024

Hello hon, welcome back to The Prospector Podcast. On today’s episode entitled “Is there ever a right time?” staff from the Student Engagement Leadership Center here on campus and a fellow friend and student join me to discuss age. To the stigma...

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Brianne Williams fulfilled her mom‘s dream by becoming the 2016 Queen of Miss Black El Paso.

Celebrating Black History Month

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor February 15, 2024

In the month most notable for it being the season of love, February holds another significant meaning. Gaining its recognition in 1976, Black History Month, honors the memory and accomplishments that people of the African-American community throughout...

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The National Cybersecurity Alliance says that the internet is now a big part in LGBTQ+ dating.

The LGBTQ+ journey to living and loving

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor February 13, 2024

It’s human nature to look for love. Finding romance can be a particularly difficult endeavor, especially during the month when love songs are playing on the radio and every store is filled to the brim with Valentine's Day decorations, candy, cards and...

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The “Grand Candela” was unveiled in 2019 at the Walmart on 7101 Gateway West Blvd. It serves as a memorial to the 22 lives lost as result of the mass shooting on Aug. 3, 2022.

El Paso stays strong

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor January 30, 2024

After pleading guilty to 90 federal charges, Patrick Crusius; the man who was convicted of carrying out a mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart killing 23 people and injuring 22 others,  was sentenced to 90 consecutive life sentences last year. Crusius...

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Alan Barragan, an UTEP supporter, representing as a waiter at local cafe.

Here’s a tip: tip your servers

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor January 19, 2024

As a server myself I have never personally thought that the tipping system has been an issue, this statement being agreed with by most people that I meet who are also in the service industry.  But, we do hear the other side of the argument quite often,...

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The “Minding Minds” is a monument located at the entrance of UTEP, installed in 2010.

UTEP Foster Homeless program ensures success for students

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor January 19, 2024

Back in 2010 a staff member became aware of a student living on campus and was later dealing with house insecurity. This situation would later be the stepping stone for UTEP to form The Foster Homeless Adopted Resources (FHAR). Since then, FHAR has strived...

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Honey, he's a multimedia editor

Honey, he’s a multimedia editor

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor January 18, 2024

A boy joins his elementary school morning announcements in hopes of becoming an announcer just to know what it feels like to be on T.V. The little boy sounds a little annoying and being him I will admit, he very much was.    Though I grew up attempting...

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S:10 EP:1 It’s All About You

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor January 17, 2024

Welcome to the 10th season of The Prospector Podcast! My name is Adam Regalado this spring semesters host and multimedia editor of The Prospector. On this weeks episode we talk about coming into a new semester and the struggles that comes with being a...

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