The Prospector Podcast

On this week’s new episode of The Prospector Podcast, Maria Guerrero Duran presents the Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Garden’s Smithsonian Institution’s travel exhibit “Water/Ways.” Kristen Scheaffer covers the UTEP film festival, where students of all majors showcased their most creative artistic side. Finally, Alyson Rodriguez talks to Almicar Marquez, a visually impaired student urging UTEP for better accessibility and opportunities for students like him. For more, visit our website theprospectordaily.com

On this week’s new episode of The Prospector Podcast, Jacqueline Vigil, creator of the apparel and sticker brand Muchas Flores talks about the inspiration behind her designs. Kristen Scheaffer, explains the environmental impact of fast fashion and what UTEP students have to say about it. Finally, David Ortega guides us through the creative process of creating looks for Drag Queen Rosita Thorne. For more, visit our website theprospectordaily.com

On this week’s new episode of The Prospector Podcast, Victoria Rivas covers the Russia-Ukraine war, as she speaks with UTEP political science, history and economic professors about the global impact this invasion possesses. Julia Lucero speaks with KTEP Interim General Manager John Carillo, after the NPR affiliate radio station received a $2 million donation to provide funding for undergraduate student scholarships. Finally, Itzel Giron gives us her review on Matt Reeves’ highly anticipated “The Batman” film, a top contender for being one of the best remakes of the character’s story in almost 60 years. For more, listen now on Spotify.

On this week’s new episode of The Prospector Podcast, Layout Editor Hugo Hinojosa shares his concerns on the long lines that await people trying to cross to Ciudad Juarez on foot on on car. Itzel Giron talks to teacher and UTEP alumni Maurice André San-Chez, who recently went on a hunger strike to protest the Oakland Unified School District’s decision to close eleven schools in predominantly Black and Latinx communities. Finally, Sports Editor Emily Autumn Velasquez gives us a rundown of what marks the Los Angeles Rams second Super Bowl win after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl 56 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. For more, visit our website theprospectordaily.com

On this week’s special love episode of The Prospector Podcast, reporter Alyson Rodriguez talks to UTEP students about the hardships of dating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Katrina Villarreal tells us the story of legend Jim Forbes, a beloved former UTEP athlete and El Paso coach, who recently passed away at the age of 69. Finally, Kristen Scheaffer shares the struggles of LGBTQIA+ youth within the Latinx community. For more, visit our website theprospectordaily.com