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Rumi Sevilla

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter

Rumi Sevilla is a junior majoring in multimedia journalism with a minor in political science. She is a staff reporter at The Prospector. She plans to pursue an MFA in Documentary Film or an MA in Multimedia Storytelling after graduation. Beyond her role at the newspaper, Rumi continues to work on independent and collaborative projects centered on human rights and political issues.

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Brown University political science professor Marques Zárate shares his analysis of the 2024 election results during a panel discussion at UTEP on Nov. 14, 2024.

The 2024 Election Explained

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • November 19, 2024
UTEP political science professor Dr. José Villalobos and visiting professor Dr. Marquez Zárate from Brown University joined together to reflect on the election results and what they might mean as we move forward into a new term.
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El Pasoans voted in to revoke bonds for the downtown arena project in the 2024 local election. Photo courtesy of The Prospector archives.

El Paso Voters Revoke Bonds for Downtown Arena Project

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • November 18, 2024
Following election night, 56% of El Paso voters (97,463 in total) opted to revoke funding for the creation of a multipurpose performing arts and entertainment facility downtown.
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Here are key factors and safety tips you need to know as El Paso faces rising traffic deaths

Here are key factors and safety tips you need to know as El Paso faces rising traffic deaths

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • November 18, 2024
Pedestrian deaths and driver-related injuries have surged in El Paso, raising community concerns about road safety. TxDOT and local residents emphasize shared responsibility and adherence to safety practices to reduce accidents and promote a safer driving culture.
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Decorated with bats and Halloween decor, Brave Books in El Paso, Texas, hosted the 4th annual Little Bookshop of Horrors on Oct. 25-27, 2024, bringing literature and horror lovers together for a weekend of book festivities.

Little Bookshop of Horrors Brings spooky literature to El Paso for fourth annual event

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • November 12, 2024
Brave Books, an independent bookstore located in central El Paso, celebrated the spooky season with its fourth annual “Little Bookshop of Horrors” event this October.
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Activist Paula Flores Bonilla and her granddaughter, border artist Paula Isabel Nava Gonzalez, commemorated the femicide of Maria Sagrado Gonzalez, who went missing on April 16, 1998, from her home in Loma del Poleo.

‘Frontera Madre(hood)’ challenges oppression and violence of women along the Borderland

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • November 11, 2024
On October 24, UTEP hosted the launch of Frontera Madre(hood): Brown Mothers Challenging Oppression and Transborder Violence at the U.S.-Mexico Border, a collection of stories amplifying the voices of Latinx, Black, and Indigenous mothers.
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Women's basketball member Judy Marsh presented photos to Carol Ammerman in scrapbooks at the end of the first season. Photo courtesy of Carol Ammerman.

Celebrating half a century of women’s basketball at UTEP

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • November 11, 2024
From humble beginnings in a cramped gym with a $1,000 budget to making history and breaking barriers, the UTEP women’s basketball program has come a long way since its founding in 1974.
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UTEP professor of Sociology and Anthropology Dr. Victor Vázquez, a proud Puerto Rician holding his homeland flag to pay respect to his new book about the gentrification of Puerto Rico.

Defending Los Filtros: UTEP Professor’s New Book Exposes Gentrification Crisis in Puerto Rico

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • November 3, 2024
While living in a “paradise” is a dream for many, it’s crucial to consider the impact on those with longstanding ties to these neighborhoods.
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Photo courtesy of Flickr Images.

The Migrant Crime Wave: Political Rhetoric on Immigration Takes Center Stage in Final Weeks of 2024 Campaign

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • October 21, 2024
As Political tension between both parties intensifies as we near the upcoming elections, numerous recent speeches and media appearances have continued to emphasize concerns over immigration, particularly regarding individuals arriving at the nation’s southern border.
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Artist Jose Montoya talks about how living authentically plays into his art, during a panel discussion at UTEP in El Paso, Texas, on Oct. 8, 2024.

[Photo] Living Authentically: UTEP’s SELC Hosts Queer History Month Panel Discussion

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • October 14, 2024

Attendees listen during a panel discussion on living authentically at UTEP in El Paso, Texas, on Oct. 8, 2024. The event was part of Queer History Month.

All contributing flashes done by 3 tattoo artists from shops like Sunset, After Ten and Monolith Tattoo.

915 Tattoo Flash Crawl: Three Shops Unite to Celebrate El Paso’s Culture

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • October 9, 2024
Running from 9:15 am to 9:15 pm in the heart of Downtown, the event served as a reminder to the community that tattoos are more than just ink; they are living symbols of our collective stories, struggles, and identities. With each design serving as a permanent tribute to the history, culture, and experiences that define the people of El Paso.
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Courtesy of Wikipedia Commons Texas Governor Greg Abbott awarded a $344,000 Jobs and Education for Texans grant to the Fabens Independent School District.

Governor Abbott Awards $344,000 Grant to Fabens ISD for Career Training

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • October 7, 2024
Awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), the grant is going to go toward the purchase and installation of medical equipment to train 126 students as registered nurses in partnership with El Paso Community College. This initiative will benefit many graduates from the technical and healthcare programs at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), setting them for successful careers.
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Old Sheepdog Brewery hosts the Presidential debate on Sept. 10.

Is El Paso Still Safely Democratic?

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • September 27, 2024
As the political landscape shifts, multiple factors continue to influence voter sentiment, with some reinforcing existing loyalties while others push voters in new directions.
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Photo Courtesy of Jay J. Armes III on Facebook. Private investigator Jay J. Armes rides alongside his son, Jay Armes III, both dressed in formal attire.

World-Renowned El Paso legend and private investigator, Jay J. Armes, passes away at 92

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • September 24, 2024
Jay J. Armes, a world-renowned private investigator and native El Pasoan, passed away at 92, according to a Sept. 19 Facebook post shared by his son, Jay J. Armes III.
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice premiered on September 6, 2024.

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”: A Twisted Revival of the Strange and the Unusual

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • September 23, 2024
Following the 1988 release of Beetlejuice, Tim Burton has brought back both longtime fans and newer generations to theaters —36 years later— with the newest release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
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El Paso's Borderland Rainbow Center located at 2714 Wyoming Ave, El Paso, TX.

Texas bans transgender residents from updating gender on driver’s licenses, sparking privacy and civil liberty concerns

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • September 14, 2024
For transgender residents, it’s a daily struggle to navigate a state system that appears to increasingly marginalize those same people further. "I mean, I can't even imagine having the state tell me, you know what, you can't be who you are. The pressure must be insurmountable," said local LGBTQIA+ advocate.
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Brat Culture and Coconut Trees: the unlikely symbols driving the 2024 campaign

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • September 5, 2024
As the 2024 election approaches, the influence of social media on politics continues to grow. For younger voters, these platforms offer opportunities for engagement and challenges in navigating the complex and often polarized world of online political discourse— one emoji, one hashtag, and one viral moment at a time.
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Fourth annual Texas Western Gold Rush promoted student involvement with music and spectacle

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • August 27, 2024

As the sun began to set and the last hour of light left a small golden impression on the highest point of the Sun Bowl Miner Pick, hundreds of UTEP students gathered on a shaded lawn, awaiting their turn in line for free t-shirts and glow sticks for UTEP’s...

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