The Prospector

The Sun City Digitalized by Duo

Lorain Watters • February 18, 2014

The German electronic duo Digitalism will perform for the first time in El Paso on March 1 at 7 p.m., at the Lowbrow Palace. The group is known for their album “Idealism,” which was released in 2007, and for their hit songs “Pogo” and “2...

‘Fooducate’: let your phone help you live a healthier life

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter • February 18, 2014

With individuals trying to keep their New Years’ resolutions and a myriad of people trying to better their eating habits, “Fooducate” is a mobile application that offers many interesting and convenient features to start eating better, lose weight...

UTEP commemorates Black History Month

Lesly Limon, Staff Reporter • February 18, 2014

This year’s Black History is civil rights in America, and UTEP and the community will be holding special events to celebrate. UTEP’s Department of African American Studies kicked off the university’s Black History Month celebration on Feb. 5...

‘The Lego Movie’: embrace your inner child

Amber Gomez, Staff Reporter • February 18, 2014

Your childhood has finally come to life. The popular toy building blocks, Legos, have been around since the ‘50s, and for those of us who grew up playing with them, it’s almost nostalgic to see the mini figures in theaters. With a mix of CGI and...

UTEP cruises past Florida International 84-71

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter • February 15, 2014

After a heart breaking loss on Thursday, the Miners came back with a 84-71 win over the Florida International Golden Panthers in front of their biggest home crowd of the year at 11,176. Contrary to the game against Florida Atlantic, the Miners were...

Bortley late three-pointer holds off Miners late rally

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter • February 13, 2014

The wavelength of emotions went from unmitigated jubilance when junior guard C.J. Cooper hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 12 seconds remaining to a shocked, collapsed feeling of heartbreak when Florida Atlantic’s freshman guard Marquan Botley hit...

Boehner takes more heat on immigration reform comments and inaction

Aaron Montes, Hispanic Link Reporter • February 13, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and the Republican Party are getting an earful from Democratic congressional members and Hispanic leaders and organizations for saying they do not trust the president to enforce immigration laws and...

The girl next door: student dancer shares her story

Lorain Watters, Assistant News Editor • February 11, 2014

Editor’s note: The student interviewed in this story asked to be named by her dancing name, “Mary.” Red lights bounce off of velvet-covered walls, reflecting on mirrors and cascading down naked bodies, sweat and glitter mixing together. Upbeat...

Women’s studies researches rape on campus

Jasmine Aguilera, Editor-in-chief • February 11, 2014

The Women’s Studies Program is now conducting research on the issue of sexual assault among college students. The Sexual Attitudes, Behaviors and Experiences Survey, originally began at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Ga., and was an effort...

On male feminism

Andrés Rodríguez, Copy Editor • February 11, 2014

One of the things I remember most vividly after coming out was being asked by my father if I wanted to be a woman. He hardly gave me time to answer. He simply followed it with a more assertive question: “You aren’t dressing up as a girl, right?” That...

Absence in the Time of Valentine’s

Andrea Acosta, Entertainment Editor • February 11, 2014

Long-distance relationships are often colored with the stigma of negative outcomes. But every year while students study abroad they come back with culture shock, a high boost of confidence and sometimes with a taken heart. UTEP alumna Lauren Ruiz didn’t...

Miners use big second half to tame Golden Panthers

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter • February 8, 2014

UTEP pulled away in the second half with old school three point plays to secure the win against Florida International 83-62, to make it six straight wins for the Miners. Coming into the game, both teams feature two of the best players in Conference...