The Prospector

February people, is it relevant?

Ben Woolridge, Staff Reporter • January 27, 2015

As Black History Month quickly approaches, I ponder its relevance in today’s America. In 1926, black Americans were still suffering from the lingering and damaging effects of slavery. The Emancipation Proclamation and reconstruction efforts did very...

It’s fresh, it’s healthy, but might hurt your pocket

Kimberly Valle, Entertainment Editor • January 27, 2015

El Paso is gradually keeping up with fitness trends and following a healthy meal plan. You frequently see fast food restaurants on every corner and might even be tired of constantly consuming these types of foods. However, buying burgers and fries with...

The Prospector’s Monday Night Playlist

January 26, 2015

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...

UTEP hosts MLK celebration

Ruby Cerino, Staff Reporter • January 20, 2015

On Tuesday, Jan. 20 UTEP celebrated the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Student Engagement and Leadership Center hosted this celebration at the Union Plaza. Corey Bailey, director of the student engagement and leadership...

UTEP track and field begins season at the Lobo Collegiate Open

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • January 20, 2015

The UTEP track team is preparing for the Lobo Collegiate Open to take place in Albuquerque, N.M. on Jan. 24. This will be the first meet of the spring season. The Miners are looking to get off on the right foot in hopes of reproducing the kind of success...

Men’s basketball to be tested on the road

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor • January 20, 2015

Last season, the UTEP men’s basketball team was almost unbeatable when playing outside of El Paso, losing just one of the eight conference games they played. This year, that trend has continued with the Miners starting with three wins on their first...

The Playoff worked, so what?

Javier Cortez, Contributor • January 20, 2015

The 2014-15 college football season came to a close last week and it ended on a historical high note with the first-ever College Football Playoff determining the best team in college football. I say this grudgingly, but the CFP in one year is better...

No UTEP vs. Kentucky game in 2016

Aaron Montes, Contributor • January 20, 2015

UTEP basketball head coach Tim Floyd announced that the Miners will not play the University of Kentucky Wildcats in College Park, Md., next year. Floyd had announced on Oct. 23, 2013 that the two teams were discussing a match-up in 2016 around Martin...

The city’s most buzzed about concert is here

Julia Hettiger, Contributor • January 20, 2015

Known for their pop-rap hits “I’m a Freak,” and “I Like It,” Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias will be making their way into the Don Haskins Center for a two-night event on Jan. 27 and 28. This will be the second time the duo has performed at the...

Dinner Theatre sets frightful nights

Jesus Lopez Vargas, Contributor • January 20, 2015

The UTEP Dinner Theatre will open its doors to, “Carrie: the Musical” Friday, Jan. 30, performances will run until Feb. 15, with the exception of two shows that have been cancelled, Feb. 5 and Feb. 12. UTEP announced that people will soon be able...

Undocumented immigrants’ story creates film and political discussion

Jose Soto, SHFWire Intern • January 20, 2015

WASHINGTON - As a high school senior, Oscar Vazquez wasn’t allowed to enlist in the military because he couldn’t provide proof of legal residency. Instead, he entered a robotics competition in 2005 with three of his high school friends, also undocumented,...

Dr. Skateboard: a hobby, a sport, a teaching tool

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter • January 20, 2015

[youtube id="jPXSzEho1Eg"] At first glance, you can’t help but notice the impressive display of achievements Dr. Skateboard has collected throughout his career. Bill Robertson, also known as Dr. Skateboard, has been a skateboarding performer for more...