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Minero Magazine

The Student News Site of The University of Texas at El Paso

Minero Magazine

The Student News Site of The University of Texas at El Paso

Minero Magazine

Fall 2025 Staff

Dominique Macias
Editor-in-Chief

Dominique Macias

Dominique Macias is a senior, finalizing a degree in media advertising. When promoted as EIC in summer 2025, she launched Minero’s very first web column: Between You & Me. Her published works have been about identity and...

Rumi Sevilla-Hernandez
Web Editor

Rumi Sevilla-Hernandez

Rumi Sevilla is a senior majoring in Multimedia Journalism with a minor in Political Science. She is the web/social media editor for Minero Magazine, and has also contributed as a writer and photographer for the magazine and it...

Gael Araiza
Art Director

Gael Araiza

Gael Araiza is a junior double-majoring in graphic design and media advertising. He is the art director at Minero Magazine. 

Vianah Vazquez
Copy Editor

Vianah Vazquez

Vianah Vasquez is a senior at the University of Texas at El Paso studying Communication Studies and Creative Writing. She is the Copy Editor and a writer for Minero Magazine. In the future she hopes to apply her writing skills...

Iziah Moreno
Photo Editor

Iziah Moreno

Iziah Moreno is a sophomore at the University of Texas at El Paso, majoring in Multimedia Journalism. He is the photo editor for Minero Magazine and is a Photographer for The Prospector.

Jesie Garcia
Writer

Jesie Garcia

Jesie Garcia is a senior studying Multimedia Journalism with a minor in Chicano studies. She is a writer for Minero Magazine. After graduating this December, she hopes to pursue her MFA in Creative Writing. Garcia also runs her...

Vivien Noe
Writer

Vivien Noe

Vivien Noe Castorena is a sophomore studying Psychology and Media Advertising. Currently, she is a staff writer for Minero Magazine. With a passion for social advocacy, art, science, and design, she aims to shape industries where...

Brisa Silva
Writer

Brisa Silva

Brisa Silva is a junior at the University of Texas as El Paso studying Multimedia Journalism with a minor in Spanish. She currently serves as a staff writer for Minero Magazine. After graduation, she hopes to become a full-time...

Aylinne Morales
Writer

Aylinne Morales

Aylinne Morales is a writer for Minero Magazine. She is a junior double-majoring in Political Science and Sociology. She is hoping to attend law school upon graduating.

Lesly Marlene Chavez
Photographer

Lesly Marlene Chavez

Lesly Marlene Chavez is a freshman double majoring in multimedia journalism and neuroscience with a focus on psychology. She is a photographer for both the Minero Magazine and the Prospector. Her goal is to work in the news media...

Cameron Mason
Photographer

Cameron Mason

Cameron Mason is a sophomore studying multimedia advertising. He is a photographer for Minero Magazine, as well as a reporter for The Prospector. He aspires to become a creative producer while also pursuing opportunities in football...

Victoria Adler
Photographer

Victoria Adler

Victoria (Tori) Adler is a junior majoring in Digital Media Production at the University of Texas at El Paso. She is a photographer for Minero Magazine and a photo contributor for The Prospector.  Through her work, she hopes to gain...

Joel Rodriguez
Photographer

Joel Rodriguez

Joel Rodriguez is a junior at the University of Texas at El Paso, majoring in Graphic Design. He is a staff photographer for Minero Magazine. With an eye for visual storytelling and an interest in creative direction, he hopes...