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The Prospector News Weekly February 13, 2015

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor • February 13, 2015

This week in news, UTEP celebrates Black History Month and Project Move begins sign-up processes.

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals visits UTEP for first time

Lorain Ambrocio, Editor-in-chief • February 11, 2015

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals visited El Paso for the first time Thursday, where their sitting was held in the Geology Reading Room at UTEP. The presiding judge and seven of the eight judges heard two oral arguments on capital murder and aggravated...

History at your finger tips

Alexandra Cardwell, Staff Reporter • February 10, 2015

The grand opening for Digital Information Gateway in El Paso, the first digital wall in America, will be on Feb. 14, at the El Paso Museum of History from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. DIGIE is a map and a major collection of various videos and pictures of El Paso’s ...

Hot and heavy at the drive-in

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter • February 10, 2015

The Fiesta Drive-In Theatre is an adult movie theater that was established in the 1980s and is one of the few operating drive-ins showing adult movies in Texas. It is located in east El Paso on 13800 Montana Ave. and has two motion picture screens with...

Genital modification no longer considered a taboo

Jesus Lopez, Contributor • February 10, 2015

Body modification began as an archaic art, but in today’s society, it may not be considered a taboo anymore. Body modification has been seen since the beginning of history. Many tribes of the past had traditions that included tattooing, skin stretching,...

Ghost hunting on the most romantic day of the year

Jesus Lopez, Contributor • February 10, 2015

There is no need to wait until Halloween for ghost tours, they will begin early this year on Valentine’s Day weekend at Concordia Cemetery and Downtown El Paso. “Concordia Cemetery has brought you stories of history, legends and lore of the City...

Keep your furry friend happy during Pet Awareness Month

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter • February 10, 2015

February is Responsible Pet Ownership Month. This month will celebrate all pet owners who are responsible and are serious about taking care of their pets. It’s also a great way for pet owners to step back and take a look at how they are doing. During...

Student virgins fight pressure to save themselves for marriage

Ben Woolridge, Staff Reporter • February 10, 2015

Many college students across the country may engage in the popular practice of having sex without committing to a relationship, but a significant number of others commit to remaining virgins until marriage. Lucas Galey, biomedical engineering graduate...

Single or Taken there’s a place for you on Valentine’s Day

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • February 10, 2015

Single or taken, there are many events taking place this Valentine’s Day, from yoga to concerts to singles parties. Venues in El Paso and the surrounding area have you covered. Michael Stuart, a salsa singer and actor, will be having a Chocolate Extravaganza...

Dating someone with children may not always be a dealbreaker

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter • February 10, 2015

While some prepare to ask someone out for a perfect Valentine’s Day date, others worry how their dates will react to the news that they have children. This is just another worry for about 14.4 million parents. The U.S. census data said that parents...

The Prospector’s Monday Night Playlist

February 9, 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 Dinner Theatre’s ‘Carrie–the Musical’ sets off a thriller experience

Jesus Lopez, Contributor • February 8, 2015

I made my first visit to the UTEP Dinner Theatre on Jan. 31, when I got the opportunity to attend the opening night of “Carrie–the Musical,” I must admit that at first I was quite skeptical about attending the show due to the very well known topics...