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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Diego Cruz-Castruita

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer

Diego Cruz-Castruita is a freshman majoring in multimedia journalism and digital media production. He is a staff photographer at The Prospector. He’s nationally recognized by National Scholastic Press Association.

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Common ‘tween spaces’ have faded out within recent years, and tweens have moved over to a digitized world.

[Photo] The social evolution of tween spaces

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2025

Common ‘tween spaces’ have faded out within recent years, and tweens have moved over to a digitized world.

Adrian Aragones and Carolina Cardoza-Herrera help students at La Fe Prep develop their English language and thinking skills through podcasting.

[Photo] UTEP professors bridge the gap at La Fe Preparatory School

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2025

The podcast has exercises like writing assignments about subjects that interest the students.

“Poison” Ivy Enriquez gears up for her pro debut training at Champ Camp. 

[Photo] Blood, glory, and love: young fighters making a name for themselves

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor • February 14, 2025

Caesar Alvarado has been fighting pro since 2022. He will also be fighting in the Chuco Classic on Feb. 15 at UTEP's Memorial Gym.

"Animal Crossing New Horizon" won "Best Family Game" at the 2020 Game Awards 2020.

[Photo] How cozy games maintain their allure in a fast-paced world

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • February 13, 2025

"Animal Crossing New Horizon" won "Best Family Game" at the 2020 Game Awards 2020.

Alec McGee focuses on Precision Training practicing with a tennis ball.

[Photo] Blood, glory and love: El Paso’s boxing scene

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor • February 13, 2025

Main event boxer DJ Bonds Sharpens Skills in the gym. DJ Bonds has a KO record of 61%.

Sr. Carlotta Mecaglia stretches her entire body with precision to strike the tennis ball.

[Photo] UTEP tennis home opener sets the stage for an optimistic season

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor • January 31, 2025

Sr. Zuzanna Szczepanska keeps her form as she delivers a powerful forehand during the match.

After the proposed TikTok ban was to take effect on Jan. 19 users were taken by surprise on the night of Jan. 18 to a farewell message from TikTok. Graphic Design by Gael Araiza/Layout Editor

[Photo] The day TikTok went dark

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • January 24, 2025

After the proposed TikTok ban was to take effect on Jan. 19 users were taken by surprise on the night of Jan. 18 to a farewell message from TikTok. Graphic Design by Gael Araiza/Layout Editor

According to data collected through a study led by UTEP Ph.D. student, Precious Mathis, Hispanic college students used social media an average of 20 hours a week in 2021. Graphic Design by Gael Araiza/Layout Editor

[Photo] “Brain rot” and the many psychological effects of doom scrolling

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor • January 24, 2025

According to data collected through a study led by UTEP Ph.D. student, Precious Mathis, Hispanic college students used social media an average of 20 hours a week in 2021. Graphic Design by Gael Araiza/Layout Editor

Guard David Terrell protects the ball against New Mexico State player at the Don Haskins Center on Jan. 11.

UTEP’s men’s basketball six-game win streak ends with an upset by the Aggies

Diego Cruz-Castruita • January 14, 2025
The UTEP men’s basketball team suffered a tough 85-57 loss to rival New Mexico State University in the Battle of I-10. Despite the defeat, the team aims to regroup, with players and coaches emphasizing the need for improvement and hardship.
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