The Prospector

Body building a growing sport in El Paso

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter • March 29, 2016

The perception that surrounds bodybuilders and fitness models alike is that all their strength comes from the outside; with the chiseled arms, bulky quads and taut abs. In reality, to participate in any type of fitness competition, it takes a lot more...

Who run the court? Girls.

Charles Desouza, Staff Photographer • March 22, 2016

After being up by as much as 14 points over Arkansas State in the fourth quarter, the Miners found themselves in a last-minute battle Monday night, March 21. With 45 seconds left on the clock, the game was tied at 68. The season was on the line and they...

‘No Más Bebés’ to be screened at Union Cinema

Jasmine Aguilera, Copy Editor • March 22, 2016

In 1970s Los Angeles, Mexican-American women went to the hospital to deliver their babies, but left unknowingly sterilized. This piece of women’s history will be examined during a Wednesday screening of the documentary film “No Más Bebés.” The...

Women’s conference to cover relevant issues

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter • March 22, 2016

The UTEP Women and Gender Studies Program will host the sixth-annual Women’s History Month Conference with a two-day event April 6-7, in congruence with National Women’s History month. On April 6, starting at 4 p.m. at the Tomas Rivera Conference...

Country western style a phase or lifestyle?

Amanda Guillen, Editor-In-Chief • March 15, 2016

In the ‘80s you had the release of “Urban Cowboy,” a movie staring John Travolta that quickly revamped the country music and fashion scene in the United States. Around that time, you also had artists like George Strait, Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire,...

Local boutiques on the rise

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter • March 15, 2016

Local boutiques in El Paso have been increasing in the last few years. “There has been a very, very, very, large increase in El Paso,” said Ernesto Juarez, co-owner of Imperio Real Boutique. “Before you would only hear about two boutiques and even...

UTEP’s tuition increase proposal approved

Amanda Guillen, Editor-In-Chief • March 1, 2016

Cost of tuition and fees will be increasing effective immediately and over the next two years. The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved the increase on Monday, all of the UT Systems academic institutions including UTEP will experience...

Zika virus may pose threat to those traveling to Mexico

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter • March 1, 2016

During the coming spring break, many college students will flock to some of Mexico’s best vacation spots for a week of fun and relaxation, but with the continual spread of the Zika virus, vacationers heading to Mexico have been warned to take precautions...

Uber safe alternative for spring break

Gloria Heredia, Contributor • March 1, 2016

Some students plan to use Uber during the week of spring break festivities since they plan on drinking. Uber Technologies Inc. is an American multinational online taxi dispatch company that began in California in 2009 and started up in El Paso in June...

Workers’ visa program, benefit or exploitation?

Luke Torrance, SHFWire • March 1, 2016

WASHINGTON – In November 2014, the Walt Disney Company reported record $48.8 billion in sales. It was the fourth straight year of record profits. The theme parks – Walt Disney Land, Walt Disney World — generated $2.7 billion in profits, a 20 percent...

Obama, doctors take steps to improve health care

Tia Rinehart, SHFWire • March 1, 2016

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is asking for a donation of something other than money: He’s wants the medical records of a million people to improve health care. It’s part of a program to create medicines and treatments for individual patients. ...

Q&A with musician Tony Melendez

Amanda Guillen, Editor-In-Chief • February 23, 2016

Born with the gift of musical talent, guitarist, signer, composer and songwriter Tony Melendez has made an impact in the music world. Melendez is unlike most guitarists—he plays with his feet. He was born without arms and has made sure that his...