The Prospector

Number of immigrants entering U.S. border continues to rise, local initiatives form to aid

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter • July 15, 2014

Approximately 2,000 undocumented immigrants were flown into the El Paso area in June coming mainly from the South Texas region. They now await immigration hearings or possible deportation. Last week, two planes arrived full of immigrants, who were caught...

Chihuahuas poised to make postseason run

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • July 15, 2014

Heading into the All-Star break, the El Paso Chihuahuas seem to be hitting their stride. The rabid fans of El Paso seem to be right in line with the Chihuahuas as they look to make a run at the postseason. The Chihuahuas started the season between a...

Children of the Fries designs a healthy lifestyle

Kimberly Valle, Contributor • July 15, 2014

You might have spotted their funky t-shirts, caps and stickers among the crowds at Neon Desert Music Festival. They were the products of Children of the Fries, a clothing line founded by Giovanni Silva, who lived and started his fashion career in New...

The Prospector’s Monday night playlist

, Editorial staff • July 14, 2014

Every Tuesday The Prospector releases a print edition of our publication. This means a long day of work every Monday that usually carries on into late hours of the night. Between editing stories, finding sources, designing pages and the occasional...

Peace lovers

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter • July 14, 2014

Editor’s note: Maria Esquinca is a staff reporter at The Prospector and recently visited Indonesia for a study abroad program. We drive through the streets of Samarinda, Indonesia, beside the metallic plated domes of the...

KLAQ Great River Raft Race 2014

Amanda Guillen, Michaela Roman, Multimedia Editor, Photo Editor • July 13, 2014

KLAQ hosted their annual Great River Raft Race on Saturday July 13th . The race began at the Vinton bridge in Vinton, Texas and concluded at the Canutillo bridge in Canutillo, Texas. Participants were challenged to make their own rafts and boats. Prizes...

Getting to know: Lew Stallworth

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • July 8, 2014

Lew Stallworth might seem like another guard on the long list of new recruits head coach Tim Floyd has brought in, but his background says otherwise. The 6-1 point guard hales from Newhall, California and played his high school basketball at Hart High...

Local nonprofit aids undocumented with civil and human rights

Lorain Watters, Editor in Chief • July 8, 2014

Undocumented and poor—a common combination in people along the southwest region of Texas where individuals travel to the U.S. for any work they can find to help keep their family afloat. However, easy work that may come their way is not always fair...

‘Chess’ to captivate audience with new adaptation

Lesly Limon, Staff Reporter • July 8, 2014

The cast of “Chess” is ready to rock out the house on opening night July 11 at the UTEP Dinner Theatre. “Chess The Musical” marks the final production of the season. This rock opera first hit the stage in the late ‘80s and its iconic pop hits...

18th annual Independence parade

Matthew Euzarraga, Contributor • July 5, 2014

Spectators cheered as a red fire truck came down the street with the sirens playing and horn honking, sounding the start of the 18th annual Independence parade held by the Rotary Club of El Paso. Visions of Red, White and Blue flooded the streets as...

35th annual Independence Day “People’s Parade”

Michaela Roman, Photo Editor • July 4, 2014

The El Paso Del Norte Lions Club sponsored this years annual "People's Parade" on the east side of town. The parade took place at 9:00 a.m. and started at JM Hanks High School. The parade's course followed Montwood to Yarbrough and concluded at Album...

Students sue universities for violating free speech rights

Kate Winkle, SHF Wire Reporter • July 2, 2014

This story has been updated to include a statement from Ohio University. WASHINGTON - Erin Furleigh is going to court for wearing a T-shirt. She and other members of Iowa State University’s chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana...