Avery Escamilla-Wendell

My name is Avery Escamilla-Wendell, I am a Multimedia Journalist in El Paso who understands the power of resilience and strength of marginalized voices. Growing up in the borderland, has instilled in me a passion for shedding light on untold stories, championing diverse perspectives, and sharing the stories of underrepresented communities. I thrive on writing stories that capture the truth about immigration, the U.S. Border Region, and the voices in my community.

RECENT STORIES

Nopality Magazine • 15th November 2025

Jeremy Passion and Josh Sahunta Hit the Road on a Three Stop Texas Tour — Nopality Magazine

A new friendship has grown within a tour across three stops in Texas with Jeremy Passion and Josh Sahunta. From having similar careers living in different states, both singers crossed paths to join on this tour.

San Antonio Express-News • 2nd February 2025

Border businesses, consumers brace for impact of Trump tariffs.

Fulfilling a campaign promise, Trump on Saturday imposed tariffs of 25% on all goods from Mexico and Canada, except for Canadian energy and oil imports, which will be taxed at 10%. Trump also slapped a 10% tariff on Chinese imports.

The Prospector • 29th October 2024

UTEP Chicano Studies Department showcases low rider culture in Borderland

From bright lights, multicolored wraps, to the hydraulics, the culture behind lowriders is significant in Chicano culture.

The Prospector • 25th October 2024

UTEP Zeta Tau Alpha helps community ‘Think Pink’ with 5K Breast Cancer Awareness run

As Breast Cancer Awareness month unfolds throughout October, sorority Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) hosted a 5K event that people across the borderland attended and showed support for survivors and patients alike.

The Prospector • 15th October 2024

Revival of “Dream Monster” in the Sun City

The friendly Dream Monster is making its appearance once again, being spray painted across multiple areas of El Paso. The creative consultant and director of Cool Things Creative and creator of Dream Monster, Matthew Martinez, has brought back his beloved mural of Dream Monster after a six-year hiatus from art.

The Prospector • 11th October 2024

Soccer player embraces her culture through sport and her education

Hispanic Heritage Month is special in the border region of El Paso. In honor of the month, UTEP athlete Leslie Gutierrez chooses to celebrate by being surrounded by her family.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the start of Hispanic Heritage Month dates to 1968 and has continued since.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on Sept. 15 and ending on...

The Prospector • 18th September 2024

‘Follow it and defend it’ The career choices for Hispanic students at UTEP

From arts to STEM, there are many decisions when choosing a major. However, Hispanic students say they experience the pressure from their families to pursue a major with money.
84% of UTEP’s population is Hispanic according to the university. Pursuing a major for the end goal of a successful career that earns high income can become complicated in retrospect.
Andrea Castañeda, a 2019 graduate from UTEP, studied biological sciences. Castañeda has always been passionate about science, but als...