The Prospector Podcast

It's the fashion podcast  Miners! On this week's episode staff reporter Avery Escamilla-Wendell talked to Drag performer GagaBoy about the additional legislation may take away health insurance coverage and create lawsuits against gender-transitioning care that affects many in the Drag community. Photo editor Annabella Mireles gives her advice on how to find your style. Staff reporter Elisha Nuñez breaks down early 2000s camp fashion. Audience and engagement editor Marco Hinojosa is back with 'Marco Listens' to give his thoughts on Melanie Martinez's new album and a brief preview on the albums releasing in April. On this week's 'Book Talk' host Katrina Villarreal, Copy editor Maria Guerrero and Arts & Culture editor Meagan Garcia discuss how books and book characters have influenced their style and everyday life. Sports editor Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela breaks down UTEP sports in the 60 second sports rundown and staff reporter Erik Acosta takes over the M&E mental health segment.

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Happy Women's History Month! On this week's episode contributor Catching Marginot sat down with regional scholar of the year award winner Dr. Hilda Ontiveros Arrieta. Audience and engagement editor Marco Hinojosa is back with 'Marco Listens' to give his thoughts on Lana Del Rey's new album and which albums to keep on your radar. On this week's 'Book Talk' host Katrina Villarreal tells us about her favorite female character, Copy editor Maria Guerrero tells us about women in literature and Arts & Culture editor Meagan Garcia reads a poem by Olivia Gatwood called "Manic Pixie Dream Girl". Sports editor Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela breaks down UTEP sports and host Katrina Villarreal breaks down Formula 1 and highlights women in sports. Arts & Culture Meagan Garcia takes over the M&E mental health segment.

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Happy spring break Miners! On this week's episode editor-in-chief Itzel Giron explains why Miami is not her ideal hot spot for spring break. Audience and engagement editor Marco Hinojosa kicks off his new segment 'Marco Listens' as he gives us a rundown on the albums that are going to be releasing this month. Book Talk is back with a spring break twist. Arts & Culture editor Meagan Garcia gives her review on Loveless and host Katrina Villarreal gives her review on A Not So Meet Cute. Copy editor Maria Guerrero caps off the segment with her ideal "beach reads". Sports editor Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela breaks down UTEP sports and staff reporter Erik Acosta takes over the M&E mental health segment.

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On this week's episode, we are discussing all things love! Staff Reporter Avery Escamilla-Wendell talks to the owner of Xochitl Flowers and Gifts about her busiest time of the year. Photo editor Annabella Mireles gives her ideas on couples' photoshoots. Host Katrina Villarreal, Arts & Culture editor Meagan Garcia and Copy editor Maria Guerrero are back with "Book Talk" to discuss all things books, poems and fictional characters. Sports editor Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela gives us an update on sports at UTEP and in the NBA and XFL. Lastly, Arts & Culture editor Meagan Garcia takes over the "M and E mental health segment." 

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On this weeks episode, we are celebrating Black History Month. Staff Reporter Avery Escamilla-Wendell conducts a phone interview with small business owners of Touch of Brii, Briana Jones and Mike Toussaint to discuss their collaboration to provide Black hairstyles and hair care to the El Paso community. Staff reporter Elisha Nuñez interviews Anthony Michael Stokes on the art he submitted for UTEP's art showcase "Call for Art" with the theme "Black Joy". Host Katrina Villarreal highlights Black sports journalists who are paving the way and who are empowering future black journalists. Staff reporter Erik Acosta makes his debut for the "M and E mental health segment" and photographer Gianluca Cuevas asks students on campus on who they think is going to win the Super Bowl.

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In this first episode of the spring 2023 podcast season, our new host Katrina Villarreal, introduces our newest segment "Book Talk," where our staff talks about the books they are currently reading or have read. Arts and culture editor Meagan Garcia, inaugurates a segment on mental health, and gives resources for students on campus. Emmanuel Rivas, our sports editor talks about the NFL divisional games, UTEP's basketball and track and field standings in the NCAA. And last but not least, photographers Jasmin Campoya and Joel Molina, talk about movies and tv shows that are trending this month.

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In the final episode of the fall 2022 podcast season, host Itzel Giron, EIC Emily Autumn Velasquez, Arts and Culture Editor Megan Garcia, and others talk all things graduation. From goodbyes to graduation gifts to even a final NFL recap, The Prospector gives advice to the graduates of Fall 2022 and advice to those who still have some time before they part ways from UTEP. Congrats on graduating  Miners! Make sure you stay up to date with The Prospector online and on social media and stay tuned for next semester!

In a surprise extra episode Itzel Giron wishes all fall 2022 graduates a bid farewell and a good luck. Along with that in the spirit of thanksgiving, she also thanks a few special people who have impacted her time here at The Prospector.

In our second to last episode, host Itzel Giron gives everyone suggestions on how to make your holidays just a little bit better. Annabella Mireles gives her movie suggestions to watch this coming holiday season. Emily Autumn Velasquez gives your biweekly recap and Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela speaks to both the men's and women's basketball coaches ahead of the season.

On this week's podcast episode host Itzel Giron gives The Pick, a quick rundown of all things you need to know. Photo Editor Annabella Mireles gives Miners ten movie recommendations to watch during Halloween. Lastly, Emily Autumn Velasquez gives your biweekly recap of the NFL.