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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections Department at DigitalCommons@UTEP. It has been accepted for inclusion in The rP ospector by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@UTEP. For more information, please contact [email protected]. VOL. 101, nO. 31 thE uniVERSitY oF tEXAS At El PASo JUnE 14, 2016 WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER El Paso shows solidarity for victims of Orlando shooting

PHOTO By MIcHaela rOMán / DesIgn By jacOBO De la rOsa / THe PrOsPecTOr

By Michaela roMán still felt it was important to organize The crowd consisted of a wide club and The Edge Nightclub, said a memorial for the lives taken. range of age groups all holding he got word of the shooting when The Prospector “No matter how far apart we candles as LGBTQI community he was closing the bars last night. As the arches spanning over In- are, we’re still part of the same members spoke. Rev. George Ga- “My first reaction was thinking terstate 10 in downtown El Paso country, and even if this were to briel Giorgetti from Casa Vida de of safety in our clubs,” Gallardo were lit up in rainbow-colored happen in some other part of the Salud recovery center conducted a said. lights, hundreds of El Pasoans world I would hope that we would prayer in Spanish, followed by an Gallardo also said El Paso Sun gathered on Sunday, June 12, come together and show our sup- English translation. City Pride is all about inclusivity “What I’m going to around the newly restored San Ja- port,” said Rev. Deborah Clugy- “If God is love, He can’t contra- not exclusivity. He asked the crowd cinto Plaza. They were there for a ask is all of you be the Soto from the Revolution United dict himself,” Giorgetti said. “God to take a moment and look around candlelight vigil for victims of the is love, God is not discrimination, Church of Christ, who spoke brief- at one another. face of pride–whether nightclub shooting that took place God has no race because God is ly at the vigil. “In the world that we “What I’m going to ask is all of earlier that morning in Orlando, l ov e .” straight or gay–our live in today, this could even hap- you be the face of pride–whether Florida. After a moment of silence, the pen to us here. God forbid that it straight or gay–our allies are out At least 49 were killed and 53 candles were blown out. allies are out there,” ever would, I would hope we would there,” Gallardo said. “Please love others injured by one single gun- Juan Corona, junior mechanical one another.” man in an act of terrorism. It was feel that kind of support from all engineering major, said he felt the Mayor Oscar Leeser was also on the deadliest mass shooting in around too.” event brought light to the fact that hand for the vigil. He addressed the United States history and the na- Clugy-Soto said the event came everyone should be treated equally. tion’s worst terror attack since Sept. together quickly because Sun City “I think that it’s something you crowd as well. - Edward Gallardo, 11, 2001. Pride, another six organizations should support even though it was “The one thing that I learned president of Although the attack took place and four churches were all already just in Orlando,” Corona said. “It many years ago is that we are all El Paso Sun City Pride 1,700 miles away from the border- organizing an event for the one- still has effects here in El Paso.” equal and we were all created land, the LGBTQI community, El year anniversary of the Supreme Edward Gallardo, president of El equal,” Leeser said. Paso Sun City Pride and the Mary E. Court’s same-sex marriage ruling Paso Sun City Pride and general Michaela roman may be reached at theprospectordaily. Gonzalez Transitional Living Center on June 26. manager of EPIC Bar and Night- [email protected]. Texas, Bush’s! 4345 N. Mesa St. (Next to Krispy Kreme) PAGE 2 THEPROSPECTOR NEWS | 3 | June 14, 2016

June 14, 2016 TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON Editor-in-Chief perspectives Michaela Román, 747-7477

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Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny By Jason Green murder movie goers, in Roseburg to kill nine at Umpqua Community The Prospector 0% Chance 0% Chance 0% Chance 0% Chance 0% Chance 0% Chance 0% Chance College and just recently in De- Ho-hum… another for Rain for Rain for Rain for Rain for Rain for Rain for Rain day, another mass cember in San Bernardino to kill shooting in Amer- 14 at a holiday party. ica. We must look The rifle is modeled off of the so ridiculous to our military’s M-16 assault rifle and brethren across the it is a favorite of the National Ri- Western world. Not just because Streetcar project takes Oregon Street we have a Day-Glo orange, pomp- fle Association, who has lobbied executive director of The Camino to alter his route to work, which with all parties involved. CRRMA ous pile of crap as a presidential mightily against the assault weap- Real Regional Mobility Authority, has increased his commute time by worked with UTEP, city represen- candidate, but mainly because we ons ban in order to keep it on the organization which is in charge of tatives and the Texas Department continue to send out “thoughts and more than 10 minutes. market. El Paso Streetcar Project. “It goes prayers” to all of those involved in of Transportation to schedule I carried an M-16 into war in Iraq from downtown all the way up to these weekly mass murders while construction. the Don Haskins Center at UTEP. doing absolutely nothing to stop and Afghanistan. It is made only to “Since we are talking about a huge It passes streets such as Franklin all them in any way. kill people—I should know. That project done this summer 2016, we the way to Stanton, Santa Fe, Glo- I cannot help but think that is what I went there to do. I never had to be very careful at finding ry Road, Mesa, among others. We This project maybe the man upstairs has turned the times in which we would do it,” once switched the weapon to burst, are covering almost all the area of down his hearing aid by now due to Telles said. “This project is defi- or anything close to the rate of fire downtown this summer.” the fact that he alone cannot per- is definitely nitely affecting everyone, not just that these killers are shooting at The main purpose of the con- sonally write laws—men sometimes the university. We know UTEP is struction is to place the tracks that actually have to do things for them- innocent people. In fact, I never affecting were removed when the streetcars having graduations right now, but selves. Perhaps he listened after the once fired my M-16 into a crowd of were taken out of circulation in it is also affecting hospitals’ sched- first five shootings­—maybe the first everyone, not just people or in an uncontrolled, auto- the ‘70s. Although the tracks are ules, public libraries, convention 10: maybe even the first 15­—but He matic firing type of way. the one real visual change on the centers, theaters. Pretty much ev- had to have given up on us after a streets, the city must take care of the university. ery building at downtown is having while. When He saw that the politi- The rifle that the NRA thinks ev- other details a major change during the place- cians would much rather line their ery American should be allowed to “The only real change is just ment of the tracks this summer.” pockets than actually protect the own was carried by yours truly into placing the tracks, but of course, Communicating with the pub- American public in any way. combat in Baghdad, Kabul, Fallu- in order to do that we have to take - Ramon L. Telles, For me personally, His giving lic is also important for CRRMA. jah and many other places that you care of their electrical power,” executive director Informing the community about up on us could have potentially The Camino Real Mobility Authority really sucked. I tend to believe in may have only seen on television. Telles said. “Because of this, you closures and construction sched- God and Jesus and it has served It was probably fired a total of five have to go underground, take care ules might help ease the burden of In memory of student Richard Madrigal of the utilities, the networks and all “The construction is making my me well in my life as a soldier. A or six single shots with precision, construction. the cables and stuff that are under- trip to work a lot worse,” Avila soldier who has been overseas in the same that any rifle —­ not au- PHOTO courtesy el paso streetcar project “We try to update our social me- some of the worst conditions a hu- by Michaela Román The El Paso Streetcar Project will bring streetcars from downtown up to the Don Haskins ground have to be moved.” said. “The construction makes my dia frequently and let the people tomatic — could do. The way you man could ever face. However, one The Prospector Center. Students, faculty, staff, and visi- trip longer, so if I get a call from know where we are going to be, would need to fire if you were, say, tors at UTEP have been affected by work or anything, I have to look at of the times I probably talked to tem back to El Paso. The three how long we are going to be at their hunting or maybe even protecting BY Grecia Sanchez the 4.8-mile project. With gradua- Him most was November 5, 2009, streetcars will travel on rails, all other ways to Sun Bowl Drive, neighborhoods, etc.,” Telles said. and ironically enough, He probably The Prospector tions going on at the Don Haskins your family from an intruder. The El Paso community is mourning the loss of UTEP student which will require construction at which is maybe 10 to 15 minutes The streetcar project is expected already had tuned all of us out. Center and summer school now in So what would persuade poli- For over 30 years, El Paso’s different points of the city, one of due to traffic, instead of going just to be completed by late 2018. For I had just stepped out of my car Richard “Rick” Madrigal. session, construction on Oregon ticians to continue to “pray” for streetcars have been stored at El them being Oregon Street. through Oregon, which is five min- more information, visit the CRRMA at the Soldier Readiness Center Street has had a significant impact Paso International Airport. Now “It is a project intended to place utes long.” Facebook page at https://www.face- at Fort Hood, Texas­—having only victims yet sit back and watch this on everybody involved. On Sunday, June 12, police officers responded to a possible homi- Understanding the inconve- book.com/elpasostreetcar/. been back from Iraq for about a happen time and time again? they are in the process of being streetcar tracks in service again Martin Avila, a computer science nience construction can cause, week—when Nidal Hasan opened Well, $922,000 to Senator Mitch cide and found Madrigal in his apartment complex in West El Paso. restored as a $97-million dollar such as the ones El Paso had back major, lives at Miner Village, locat- Grecia Sanchez may be reached at theprospectordaily. grant will bring the streetcar sys- in 1979,” said Ramon L. Telles, the ed on Oregon Street, and has had CRRMA looked to coordinate [email protected] fire inside. The first group of my McConnell, $35,000 to House The suspect is now detained and his bond is set at $1 million on friends was already in the building Speaker Paul Ryan and $65,300 to and luckily my soldier and I were murder charges. running late. We survived. Senator Ted Cruz from the NRA, Thirteen other soldiers, who just to start with. inbrief He was a senior organizational and corporate communication ma- t w i t t e r f a c e b o o k were on time, did not. The next I wonder if they can explain to Robinson named a Zhi-Xing China fellow week, President Obama came to anyone why a rifle that you can- jor expected to graduate in December. Madrigal was talk to us and spoke about the need not hunt with — the meat would formally a radio DJ at KLAQ radio station and a sales manager for Nathaniel Robinson has been selected by the Eisenhower Foundation and the @UTEP_Prospector UTEP Prospector for better gun control and sent up prayers for the victims. Who knows be inedible when filled with bullets Destination El Paso. China Education Association for International Exchange as the 2016 Zhi-Xing i n s t a g r a m y o u t u b e if the prayers were heard. The calls from an automatic weapon — and China Fellow. Robinson is an assistant vice president at UTEP overseeing for gun control were definitely not that is rarely used as it should be Friends and family members remember him fondly. One childhood facilities in the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects. He will visit China UTEP_Prospector The Prospector Daily – and still have not been. in a warzone is needed in America? Hasan used only a semi-auto- in October and November 2016 as part of the program that aims to identify, Probably not. friend said on Facebook, “Love is what you felt when you were in matic pistol. I say only because it empower and link outstanding leaders from the United States and China. could have been much worse. Just They are too busy sending up Ricky’s presence, plain and simple.”He leaves behind his 7-year- like the recent attack at Orlando’s “thoughts and prayers” to the vic- old daughter, who was the light of his life, according to those close Pulse Nightclub, more and more tims of yet another mass murder — to Madrigal. Chancellor McRaven praises UTEP mass murders are being carried and probably being ignored by the out with assault rifles – namely the God who is sick of their inaction. UT System Chancellor William McRaven spoke at the annual State of Educa- surprisingly easy to acquire AR-15. Michaela Roman may be reached at [email protected]. An AR-15 was used in Newtown to Jason Green may be reached at theprospectordaily. tion luncheon on Thursday, June 9. McRaven praised UTEP for its educa- slaughter first graders, in Aurora to [email protected]. tional environment, calling it a model for the other 13 institutions in the UT Speak your mind System. 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Zapatos Rojos exhibit brings powerful message to downtown Editor entertainment Julia Hettiger, 747-7477 ‘Viva! El Paso’ returns for annual summer performances

Michaela Román / The Prospector UTEP gradate student Adriande Willis and Wise Latina International put together the exhibit ‘Zapatos Rojos.’ The shoes were placed outside the El Paso Museum of art on Sat. June 11. The temporary installation is meant to bring awarness to femacide around the world and more specifically, in Ciudad Juarez. There are over 200 pairs of shoes in the traveling exhibit, each pair represents a victim of gender violence. The red color color is used to depict the blood of the missing women. Observers were able to write and leave a message on the pairs of shoes for the victims. angel ulloa / The Prospector “Viva! El Paso” will run from June 17 to Aug. 7 at the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater. The show is written to bring the culture and history of El Paso to life.

By Allison Livermore of the things we wanted to celebrate ing sets we have out there. I think it’s thought it was unlike anything else so, we try to make the arts very ac- The Prospector with this show, and I think that’s what going to be great.” I’ve seen. It was about where we live.” cessible to everyone,” Townsend said. our offering to the cultural landscape Eduardo Montoa, a sophomore Maria Schneider, director of mar- “We love the fact that we’re able to do “Viva! El Paso,” the annual show multimedia journalism major, said keting with El Paso Live, said shows actually is.” a show that is so family oriented that that captures the culture and history The show features local music and celebrating El Paso culture and par- such as “Viva! El Paso” are important of El Paso, takes the stage at the McK- really talks about the history of this EPCC students, who have worked the ticipating in the community are both for the community. elligon Canyon Amphitheater this entire region that we’re in and how it past months on cast choreography important. “In this world where we are so busy summer from June 17 to Aug. 7. The brings all of the cultures together.” and set building. Aside from provid- “I think El Paso culture is very dif- with following certain things like the show combines singing and dancing ing entertainment to the El Paso com- ferent from Texas culture. I feel that internet, sometimes it’s so good to get “Viva! El Paso” will take place each to tell El Paso’s story. El Paso culture is kind of its own out there and experience a live per- munity, it also serves as a learning Friday and Saturday night until the Keith Townsend, director of “Viva! thing,” Montoa said. “In some senses, formance,” Schneider said. “And ex- experience for the students involved. end of August. El Paso,” brings El Pasoan culture it’s maybe a little bland – if you’re an periencing it in person, it takes you to Shaun Patrick Diaz, a cast and crew “I think you are going to enjoy to life with this year’s production as outsider looking in, but I feel like if another place—more in depth to our member with “Viva! El Paso,” said Native American, Spanish Conquis- you were born and raised here, your c u ltu re .” Viva! El Paso,” Schneider said. “So tadors, Mexican and Western Ameri- he’s never seen the show, but expects opinion on El Paso culture is very Townsend echoed Schneider’s come on out and see what we’ve got can characters intermingle in locally it to be a good show and is excited rich and diverse.” thoughts, and said one of the major to offer and celebrate El Paso. El Paso written dances and songs. about what he’s learned while work- Marina Oaxaca, sophomore art his- goals of the show is to bring the com- is ‘Viva! El Paso.’” ing there. “My expectations for this particular tory major, grew up with “Viva! El munity together and provide a form For more information, visit vivael- show is to produce a great show that “I’ve learned so much in the past Paso” and has always considered it a of entertainment that everybody can paso.org or elpasolive.com. really celebrates multiculturalism and three to four weeks we’ve been work- fun event to attend. and will enjoy. where multiculturalism came to in ing, tech-wise especially,” Diaz said. “I always enjoyed ‘Viva! El Paso “We believe that the arts are for Allison Livermore may be reached at theprospectordaily. El Paso,” Townsend said. “That’s one “Like learning how to build the amaz- when I was little,” Oaxaca said. “I everyone, not just for the elite, and [email protected]. Rubin Center hosts STEAM summer camps

Andria Granado kids that’s unique and helps them Ruby Franco, junior art education that subjects like science and chemis- The Prospector connect with the world at large in a major, is teaching the “All About try can be fun. different way,” said Melissa Barba, as- Math” workshop. She will teach stu- “In making a building, you have to The Stanlee and Gerald R. Rubin I think people are sistant director at the Rubin Center. dents about the Fibonacci sequence use engineering, but you’re also mak- Center for the Visual Arts is offer- The workshops, called STEAM by cutting out shapes. She said that excited to connect with ing it a beautiful building,” Alcala ing free student-led workshops and Wonder Wednesdays, will integrate her workshop will make a difficult said. “By the end of the class they’re summer camps for middle and high art with one of the STEM area sub- an opportunity for their concept accessible to children. school students. The program will in- jects, while also keeping in mind con- “I broke it down so kids could learn all going to be looking at the world clude visual art camps, starting June temporary issues of social justice. kids that’s unique and what the sequence is, who Fibonacci differently.” 24, and STEAM—science, technolo- “I think part of it is part of being a helps them connect was and create art with the shapes All workshops are free and open gy, engineering, art and math—work- contemporary art space; we’re always that they cut,” Franco said. “It’s not to the public. The summer camps shops every Wednesday beginning looking for ways to connect to the with the world at large a subject that is taught in regular for middle and high school students June 29. community and activate the spaces in different ways. s c h o o l s .” run from June 20-24, and workshops The Rubin Center has hosted these that we work and live in,” Barba said. Pablo Alcala, a junior print making for ages 4-12 run every Wednesday camps for the past seven years. This All activities are taught by UTEP and drawing major who is teaching for five weeks starting June 29. For year’s theme is “Be the Change: Un- students from different majors, whose the workshop on cyanotypes—a type more information or to RSVP, call derstanding Social Justice Through original lessons include explosive art, of photo printing process—said that a - Melissa Barba, 747-6151. the Arts.” Chihuahuan desert eco-boxes, all main objective of the workshops is to “I think people are excited to con- about math and art, cyanotypes and assistant director at the have children realize how the STEAM Andria Granado may be reached at theprospectordaily. nect with an opportunity for their catapult art. Rubin Center disciplines are all interrelated and [email protected] | 6 | ENTERTAINMENT THEPROSPECTOR PAGE 7 June 14, 2016

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Editor Sports Adrian Broaddus, 747-7477 explores humor and loss in new Amusan steals silver at NCAA Championships The first song, a seven-minute song kids, and even their recreational ac- The opening shot of “Whatever, combo “Dull Times/The Moon,” tivities until things get awkward or Wherever,” shows Bridwell sitting Ehhh PUTO! starts off with a slow, chilling build- lame. The video follows the same pat- on the couch with his family as the up to the rest of the song. By the time tern by showing clips from movies in heartwarming beginning melody of lead singer, , lets his the background as the lyrics are dis- the song plays. Throughout the sweet it should be stopped voice loose, the hairs on the back of played on the screen. song, scenes of friendship and famil- my neck were standing on end. The “In a Drawer” begins with a VHS ial ties dance on the screen, flashing song itself was a tumultuous joyride tape being pushed into a VCR as the back and forth from kids playing with by Rene Delgadillo The Mexican Football Federation and perfect for the beginning of the singer reminisces, speaking with his their parents and a beagle running received a financial penalty for the album. grandfather while sitting on his bear- in a large yard to the band playing The Prospector “Solemn Oath,” the next song on skin rug. peacefully in their home together. The word “puto” chant. They had to pay $20,000 as a the album, is one of those upbeat The imagery in this song is conflict- Bridwell sings “Whatever you want, has become a major fine to FIFA after the Mexican fed- sad songs you listen to when you’re ing, but ultimately exciting. While wherever you are,” and it’s obvious issue for the Inter- thinking about doing something stu- eration was told to stop their fans the lyrics form one picture, the music he’s singing about his family, includ- national Federation pid; doing something you know you from screaming “puto,” which they video flashes back and forth between ing his fellow band mates. of Association Foot- shouldn’t. Strangely enough, many of cowboys and a giant robot lost in a “Country Teen” is a sweet, sing- ball, or FIFA, and did not do. the songs on this album are accompa- city, along with other images that co- along-song that exhibits a sort of the Mexican national nied by scenes from cheap remakes of I think it was fair. We live in a incide with the song. youth that Band of Horses has, and soccer team. The word has become older movies, including “Star Trek” time period in which the LGTBQ What worked with this song was luckily has failed to lose over the the central part of a ritual present in and “The Exorcist.” While the pur- years. The album is finished off with almost any soccer game in Mexico. community is trying to obtain equal pose of this is mostly unclear with the simplicity of the story, which talks “Barrel” and “Even Still,” which are Every time the rival goalkeeper human rights and sports must give this song, “Solemn Oath” really sets about someone finding something in both satisfying, yet leave you craving kicks the ball out of the box, Mexi- the vibe for the rest of the album, and a drawer that makes them question them the respect they deserve. for more. can fans shout this word in unison. flawlessly leads into the next song, whether their significant other really FIFA is now analyzing the pos- To say “Why Are You Ok?” is a For those unfamiliar with the “Ha g .” loves them. It doesn’t go much fur- speciAL TO The Prospector ther than that, but the whole idea is success would be an understate- word, there are many different sibility of implementing a veto on The satirical fourth song, “Casual meanings to “puto,” all of them enough to set fire to your emotions. ment. With the right mix of humor Mexico’s stadium—meaning that Party,” takes place at a party where ev- quite unflattering. But, as it hap- By Julia Hettiger though the album explores different Band of Horses’ talent really shines and emotion, Band of Horses has yet eryone is trying to act casual, have a pens with most bad words in Span- the Mexican soccer team would themes and adventures than their in “Throw My Mess,” the eighth song again found a way to use their musi- The Prospector good time, but there are other things ish, it is hard to give it one simple have to play their next match with- on the album. The song sounds like cal talents to charm the pants off their previous , Band of Horses los- in their lives that are clearly bothering meaning. The derogatory word can American rock band Band of Hors- something that’s sung around a camp- listeners. out a single fan. There is even the them. Instead of confronting them, mean coward, traitor, male pros- es released their fifth studio album, es none of its charm through their 12 theory that if Mexican fans contin- they spend the talking fire, and uses Band of Horses’ unique Julia Hettiger may be reached at theprospectordaily. titute or a homosexual man, de- “Why are you OK?” on June 10. Al- new songs. about other things, like their jobs or acoustics to lure you in. [email protected]. pending to who you are talking to, ue with use of this word, then the what you are talking about, in what Mexican team would be disquali- situation and with what tone the fied from the World Cup in Russia, word is used. For many soccer fans in Mexico, which will be played in 2018. ‘The Far Empty’ engages, but doesn’t deliver this word, as well as many other As a result, the Mexican team has dealing with the absence of his moth- “Bones” ends with a mysterious ple’s eyes are opened to a part of the bad words, is used with regularity created videos where their play- er, who he suspects was killed by his death and Deputy Cherry, one of the country that not many people know in soccer matches as a way of cre- ers ask their fans to stop scream- father main characters, discovering that the a b out .” ating a fun environment among all Scott got the inspiration to write body that had been found in the sec- the attendees. ing that word. The players said While long, Scott’s writing makes it the novel while working for the Drug ond chapter was not Caleb’s mother PHOTO courtesy utep athletics The word has been in my vocabu- feel like a never-ending rollercoaster. that they do not feel discriminated Enforcement Administration for 20 like expected. As slow-paced as it was, Freshman hurdler Tobi Amusan was the runner-up at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, OR. lary for such a long time, ever since against and that they do not want years. He had the first sentence—“My by the time you reach the second part The third part of the book, “Ashes,” I went to my first soccer match, and 800-m run, but it was one spot father has killed three men”—written of the novel, “Blood,” you’re itching to was sort of a letdown. By Adrian Broaddus “I can’t wait to see what she accom- it has been hard to stop the word to play a match without the sup- plishes the next couple of years.” on a piece of paper for years before find out just exactly what is going on. The buildup was fantastic. The writ- The Prospector away from qualifying for the finals. from coming out of my mouth each port of their people. finally sitting down and writing the “Blood,” was definitely more excit- ing gives you enough to be satisfied, Mokrasova captures 13th Koech, who has been a storied time I get frustrated and angry Freshman hurdler Tobi Amu- FIFA is being serious about the novel. ing than “Bones”. Scott’s description With a total of 5,569 points, soph- while I watch a soccer match. but takes away just enough for you san raced her best on the grandest newcomer for the Miners in cross “The character of Caleb Ross was of Sherriff Ross, Caleb Ross’ father omore Lucia Morkrasova placed This ritual of screaming “puto” use of this word and Mexico does to keep reading, but once the ending stage: the NCAA Championships country, indoor track and now out- natural to come out of that, and the and main antagonist in the novel, 13th in the NCAA Championships. is an attempt by the fans to cre- not want to risk the profit they was revealed, the only reaction was this past weekend. The soon-to-be Second Team ate pressure on the keeper with rest of them just kind of formed as is chilling and compels you to fear door track, reached new heights for earn during each match. People “Huh?” It began on Thursday, June 9, I was writing the book,” Scott said. him regardless of the fact that he’s All-American electrified in her the Miners. His time at the NCAA the hope that he fails on the next fictional. His power over the town of After all the buildup, the big revela- when Amusan saved her season by first day of the championships, tal- play. People on social media use want to see Mexico play, so why “The bulk of the plot I put together Championship was not only fast while driving between Alpine and Murfee and the people who live there tion and showdown both fell flat. capturing the final qualifying spot lying 3,480 points through her first the term when the match is boring. risk it all for a simple tradition that during the preliminary round of enough for his personal best, but By screaming “puto,” they claim it M i d l an d .” is mindboggling and scary. Although it is never confirmed four events, good enough for ninth is homophobic for many? the 100-meter hurdles with a time place. Most notably, she threw a makes the match a little less boring. The novel follows a plethora of Sheriff Ross killed Caleb’s mother, also ranks third fastest in program of 12.98. She crossed the finish line FIFA says the word is homopho- Mexicans got upset when Donald characters who reside in the small, personal best 14.15-meters in the history. the rest of the characters act out on bic and disrespectful, while Mexi- Trump came out with his famous fictional town of Murfee, Texas and in fourth place and almost miracu- shot put, the second farthest of all their suspicions anyway, convincing Despite not qualifying for the fi- can fans excuse themselves by say- are all connected by one simple thing: lously made the finals round. the competitors. speech saying that Mexicans were nals, Koech’s season was filled with ing it is part of their culture and an a dead body. his right hand man, Deputy Dupree, Going into Saturday’s race, on On her final day, Saturday, June The book essential part of a soccer match. rapists and that they brought drugs The first chapter of the novel is fair- to kill him, and then subsequently paper Amusan did not seem to 11, Mokrasova leaped 5.69 me- plenty of victories. He was named Both of the parties are right. and problems to this nation, but ly intriguing, confirming early on that killing Dupree. The body found in threaten the other opponents. ters in the long jump to rack up Freshman of the Meet at the Con- However, she proved the odds 756 points. Her javelin throw and But, I believe that if humans with why is that when the rival goal- Caleb believes his father, the beloved is big and the second chapter is also revealed ference USA Championships and wrong and ran the best race of her 800-meter run scored her 630 and different sexual orientations feel sheriff of the town, killed his mother. to be the main character’s brother, keeper kicks the ball, it is okay to life. 703 points, respectively. won five events during the outdoor discriminated against, then soccer However, the novel’s pace slows down although this is revealed shortly into fans should stop the screaming of call him a name that many find of- challenging. She clocked in a time of 12.79 “Lucia has a lot of upside and I season. significantly after that, and getting this word. “Blood,” who was killed by Dupree. in the 100-m hurdles to capture don’t believe this is close to the best fensive? Do we, the fans of the na- through the first 100 or so pages, “He ran a personal record at the Taking “puto” out of soccer The majority of the characters leave second place in the championship she can do,” Laaksonen said. “She tional soccer team of Mexico, have which makes up the first part of the national championships and you games will be very difficult, maybe - J. Todd Scott, Murfee behind afterward in search of round. She broke her own record, didn’t get off to a tremendous start book, “Bone,” was an uphill battle. even impossible. There is even a a double standard when it comes to author of the “The Far a better life. set earlier this year, and the pro- yesterday, but turned it around in can’t ask for any more than that,” Once past the slow lump of the first song titled “Puto” by the Mexican offensive words and comments? I gram’s record with her noteworthy the shot put and 200-meter dash.” Laaksonen said. “He was an All- part of “The Far Empty,” the story re- Empty” The novel in the end turned out to band Molotov, a song that is fair- Laaksonen was also very opti- think we do. ally takes off. What was neat about be a hodgepodge of characters whose time. American in cross country and ly popular among young people. Amusan currently ranks inside mistic about Morkrasova’s future the storyline itself is you already Scott is talented with his description lives somehow intertwine, but none indoors, and he competed at the Mexican soccer fans are creating so To really understand the is- knew the who, what and when of the of places and characters - the way the the top 20 in the world for 2016 with the Miners. many memes and videos laughing of it feels natural. Scott is wonderful championships in outdoors. I don’t sue, we need to hear from a per- murder mystery, but not the why or stars in Murfee look at night and the in hurdles. Her time at the cham- “I’m a little disappointed for her at FIFA for their intention of shut- at writing descriptions and dialogue, son from the LGTBQ community. special to The Prospector how. While carrying on with the nov- effects of drugs on Deputy Dupree’s pionships was also fast enough to because she wanted to do better, know what more you can ask of ting down the word; but they are creating characters that are almost el was tough to do, that small facet of almost rotting body. His description tie for the fastest 100 hurdle time but she will in the future,” Laak- from a freshman.” not taking the time to consider if Their voice and opinion needs to bashfully. It was as if he was still in a By Julia Hettiger not knowing why or how, or the clear of Murfee and the surrounding Big too well written to be fictional, but ever ran by a woman under 20 sonen said. “She is a great athlete the word is offensive to others. be heard so that fans and soccer state of shock knowing his novel now Junior Florence Uwakwe fin- The Prospector connection that could exist between Bend area really captures the look and fails at delivering with his storyline. years old. Amusan is UTEP’s first and a great student, so she has bet- Paying a ticket to a match does populates Barnes and Noble’s shelves. ished the 400-meter dash with a officials understand the effects of the other characters encouraged you feel of the region, like you’re looking While a suspenseful and engaging 100-m hurdler since Janice Jackson ter things ahead of her.” not give you the right to speak any Fans of “The Far Empty” gathered His debut novel, “The Far Empty,” time of 56.28 to place 24th overall. screaming “puto.” Homophobic to keep reading. up a picture of it on Google. read, a more convincing ending could in 2014 to be named a First Team Koech and Uwakwe fall in way you want, especially not at the on foldout chairs at Barnes and Noble can be described as a western crime All-American. expense of others. How many of the and racist insults should have no “The book is big and challenging,” “I spent a lot of time down in Al- have made this novel, which had im- preliminary round. Her time was not fast enough to on June 8 to meet the author, J. Todd novel set in modern times that cap- Scott said. “There are some compli- pine and the Big Bend area, and “For her to peak at the National Freshman Jonah Koech ran the users of the word “puto” have asked mense potential, far better. advance either. place for the sporting world. Scott, for a Q&A session. The newly tures the heart and landscape of cated characters in it, but one of the I wanted to highlight these areas, Championships with this spec- last race of his first year as a Miner people with different sexual orien- published author spent the session southwest Texas. The novel follows a things I wanted people to get a feel of which I found fascinating and beauti- Julia Hettiger may be reached at theprospectordaily. tacular time is very impressive,” on Wednesday, June 8. He clocked Adrian Broaddus may be reached at theprospectordaily. tations if this word bothers them? Rene Delgadillo may be reached at theprospectordaily. answering questions honestly and 17-year-old boy named Caleb who is was the area.” ful,” Scott said. “If nothing else, peo- [email protected]. head coach Mika Laaksonen said. in at his best time of 1:46:53 in the [email protected]. Probably very few, if any at all. [email protected]. | 8 | SPORTS THEPROSPECTOR June 14, 2016 Basketball newcomer spotlight: Tim Cameron to play against and with some very fender and seeing stuff more at the talented players.” college pace.” The 6-foot-4, 190-pound guard Prior to signing with UTEP, he can both dunk the ball and, more had different options and offers, importantly, drop back and hit the some from other C-USA teams. jumper. “I did have a lot of Conference USA teams interested, so it’ll be in- teresting to compete against those teams in the conference,” he said. I’m excited about “UTEP has lots of tradition and great support.” being at UTEP and Cameron officially inked his helping the program name with the Miners in the fall and what attracted Cameron to win. I visited the the team was the environment sur- school last fall and rounding the team. “I like coach Floyd and the fam- really enjoyed it here ily atmosphere around it,” Camer- on said. “It felt like this is where I needed to be. Other schools looked at me, but this is where I felt they - Tim Cameron, wanted me the most and they freshman would develop me to do my best.” guard Amongst a bigger recruiting class than most, Cameron believes the angel ulloa / The Prospector “I like to play fast-paced basket- newcomers can bring something Freshman guard Tim Cameron was introduced to the media prior to his inaugural season. ball and attack the basket,” Camer- special to the program and help the on said. “On defense I like to play team grow. by Adrian Broaddus season, head coach Tim Floyd is eron claims he grew as a player and hard and I like the challenge of go- “We got a lot of great players (in left to fill some holes in his team. now is ready for the competition at ing up against the opponent’s best this class),” Cameron said. “It’s go- The Prospector offensive player.” “I’m excited about the future,” the Conference USA level­. ing to be great, growing with them. Cameron said. “I’m excited about His jump shot is very impor- With off-season antics underway, At Hargrave, Cameron aided his I think we can do championships being at UTEP and helping the tant to him and something that he the Miners’ basketball squad intro- squad to a 47-1 overall record. every year. The last thing is just be- program win. I visited the school wants to continue developing dur- duced one of their newcomers for “I was able to grow in so many ing a leader to those guys and keep last fall and really enjoyed it here.” ing his training. the 2016-17 season in freshman Out of high school, Cameron ways,” Cameron said. “I got stron- “I want to develop my jump developing. I think we should do guard Tim Cameron. spent a year at Hargrave Military ger and I got to play with the col- shot—be more consistent at the really well.” After losing seven players, who Academy in Chatham, Virginia. lege 3-point line. 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