The Prospector

UTEP students show your talent

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter • March 17, 2015

The Student Government Association and the Office of Student Life will host the auditions for this year’s talent show from 5 – 9 p.m. March 24, to March 26, at the Union East building. All students interested in auditioning must be UTEP students....

New craft beer gives a borderland taste

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter • March 17, 2015

Sun Brewing Company announced the release of its latest creation, Chamoy Ale. The brewery opened in Canutillo in July 2014 and has been busy crafting borderland cuisine-inspired beers. The brewery introduced the new chamoy ale, along with other craft...

Alternative ways for students to stay in shape

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • March 17, 2015

There are many nontraditional ways to exercise, such as rock climbing and simulated surfing. Sessions Climbing is a rock-climbing fitness center and facility that provides rock-climbing instructions and guides, and the company is currently working on...

Esperanza Rising arrives at the wise family theater

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter • March 17, 2015

“Esperanza Rising” will be showcased at the Wise Family Theatre beginning on March. 20, through March 29. The play is set in post-revolutionary Mexico during the time of the Great Depression, and later in California. The story follows the life...

Free taxi services help keep students safe this spring break

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • March 3, 2015

No DUI El Paso is a taxi service that will pick up and drop off inebriated patrons in the El Paso area free of charge. Tyler Rouse founded the initiative on May 2012, the operations began on Oct. 5, of the same year. Fort Bliss soldiers and El Paso citizens...

Passport agency aids students for all travel

Stephanie Frescas, Contributor • March 3, 2015

Obtaining a passport is expensive, the offices are often crowded and it takes weeks for the passport to finally be delivered. However, there is one thing that can make the process slightly more convenient. The UTEP Passport Acceptance Facility is located...

New way to track down date rape during spring break

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • March 3, 2015

Students at North Carolina State University have come up with a possible solution to prevent date rape through a common accessory-nail polish. Date rape drugs, including gamma-hydroxybutyric acid also known as GHB, rohypnol and ketamine, all have become...

Vagina Monologues hope to end violence against women

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • February 25, 2015

V-day will be hosting their annual production of “The Vagina Monologues” by Eve Ensler on April 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24, and productions will be offered in both English and Spanish. The play follows six diverse women on a journey of a forbidden...

Potbelly’s prepares for National Chili Day

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • February 25, 2015

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is celebrating National Chili Day by serving UTEP students free chili on Feb. 26. They will be serving free six-ounce cups of chili from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at both of their El Paso locations, 2900 N. Mesa St. and 1373 George Dieter...

Religion has an impact on fashion

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • February 24, 2015

Altar’d State, a religious-themed fashion store, opened their doors at the Fountains at Farah in November 2013. Altar’d State is known for selling clothing and accessories in a religious environment and providing customers the opportunity to pray...

Women seek curvy shape through waist training

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter • February 24, 2015

Waist trainers have become the latest beauty trend among women trying to possess the quintessential curvy shape, which involves wearing a waist-cinching corset for hours at a time. Women must wear a tight corset-like garment around the mid-waist to mold...

Contouring new trend in the beauty industry

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter • February 24, 2015

Contouring is one of the most commonly used tricks in makeup. It involves using a combination of light and dark color tones to sculpt the face. Dulce Roque, sophomore creative writing major, said she was first introduced to the technique in high school...