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Since high school, my mom and my grandmother always told “me to use basketball, don’t let it use me. Meaning, since I got a“ scholarship, a free education, take advantage of it and get your diploma. So, I just do it to make my family proud. - Randy Culpepper, graduating senior
BY DAVID ACOSTA head coach Tim Floyd said. “We’re real proud man, making 81 baskets from behind the arc. The Prospector of him and the other guys that are graduating.” For those eff orts, he was named the 2007-08 C- Culpepper who began taking classes at UTEP USA Sixth-Man of the Year. Coming off his most successful season in as a freshman from Memphis, Tennessee, in the Since the 2007-08 season, Culpepper has 2009-10, in which he led the team to a Con- fall of 2007, put that ethic to work in his class wowed UTEP basketball fans with his speed, ference USA championship, the NCAA Tour- work as well. He says he “overloaded” himself ability, and his trademark “thunder dunk,” a nament and was named the C-USA Player of with classes spring, fall and summer so that he one-handed tomahawk jam that seems impos- the Year, Randy Culpepper is used to hearing could graduate a semester early with a degree sible for a young man of his height. Listed at cheers at the Don Haskins Center, but Dec. in electronic media and focus on getting the an even 6-feet by the UTEP Athletic Depart- Miners back to the NCAA Tournament in the 11 will be diff erent–it will be special, Culpep- ment, Culpepper, with a smile, claims to be spring. per said. On that day, he will enter the Haskins “5-foot-11-and-a-half.” “A lot of people think (athletes) have it made Center donning, not a jersey and shorts, but a Th e Miners are hoping those tools can be put cap and gown. but it is tough on us to have practice, have File photo games, travel and also get our books and home- to good use on the court once again this year. “Since high school, my mom and my grand- Randy Culpepper, senior electronic work done,” Culpepper said. “At times it was Coming in to the 2010-11 season, not only is mother always told me to use basketball, don’t stressful, but I would call my mom and my fam- Culpepper the defending C-USA Player of the media major, will walk in the Dec. 11 let it use me,” Culpepper said. “Meaning, since I ily just to vent to them and they helped me.” Year, he is the pre-season pick to once again be commencement. got a scholarship, a free education, take advan- Culpepper credits his mother for getting him the conference’s top player. So far this season tage of it and get your diploma. So, I just do it to involved in athletics at a young age, enrolling Culpepper is averaging 18.8 points per game, make my family proud.” him in gymnastics years before his older broth- and passed Antoine Gillespie to become the Before basketball practices and games, Cul- er fi rst taught him the game of basketball. It was school’s third leading all-time scorer. Barring SEE PAGE A3 FOR pepper is usually one of the fi rst players on the as a gymnast where he fi rst learned how to use anything unforeseen, he could fi nish his career court warming up, taking practice shots and and develop his amazing jumping ability. at UTEP trailing only Stephon Jackson for most preparing. He is known by coaches and team- UTEP basketball fans got their fi rst glimpse points in school history. INFORMATION ON mates as a player who is willing to put in extra of Culpepper’s show stopping ability during his “All those things, the Wooden Award, the work to help his team succeed and to lead by freshman season. Th at year, he averaged 12.8 Naismith and all that, they don’t mean any- THE COMMENCEMENT example. points per game and ranked third in C-USA in thing unless we win,” said Culpepper prior to “I think the fact that he’s graduating tells you steals while coming off the bench for then head the season. that he’s diff erent from a lot of guys, it shows coach Tony Barbee. Culpepper also set the C- CEREMONY you that he came here with the right priorities,” USA record for three-pointers made by a fresh- see LIFE on page A11 You Deserve It!
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Photographers: Luis Jasso, Diego Bedolla, Student Publications Director: Kathleen Flores Jesus Perez, Diana Amaro, Sofi a De Anda Editorial Advisor: Lourdes Cardenas Volunteer Correspondent: David Acosta Work-studies: Marisa Montilla, Catherine Jones THE PROSPECTOR December 2, 2010 PAGEA3NEWS Commencement 2010 Winter Commencement Seniors prepare for graduation schedule Dec. 11, 2010 at the Don BY DIANA ARRIETA Haskins Center The Prospector Morning Ceremony, 9 a.m. Sparkling confetti, caps flying in College of Liberal Arts and the air, loud cheers of congratu- University College, with corre- lations and emotional farewells sponding Graduate Programs. will mark the end of the long college journey for thousands of Afternoon Ceremony, 2 p.m. UTEP students as they cross the College of Business Admin- Don Haskins’ stage into life after istration and College of school. Education, with corresponding “I feel really happy and excited Graduate Programs. to know that I will be finishing soon,” said Essau Ramirez, senior Evening Ceremony, 7 p.m. computer science major. College of Engineering, Three commencement ceremo- College of Science, College nies, which will take place Dec. 11, of Health Science and School will offer the opportunity for fam- of Nursing, with correspond- ilies and friends to gather at the ing Graduate and Don Haskins Center and celebrate Cooperative Programs. one of the most important events in the lives of graduating seniors. “The graduation is an opportu- nity to enjoy and relax after hav- ing worked hard throughout your at Law Attorney career,” Ramirez said. “It is also a chance to have fun and share the moment with your family and Photo courtesy of friends.” University Communications The 125th commencement cer- The 125th commencement emony will offer graduating se- ceremony will take place Dec. 11 niors the opportunity to share with morning, afternoon and eve- their stories. Topics including the impact of UTEP on students’ lives, ning ceremonies for graduating the challenges faced throughout seniors. the students’ academic careers and the plans they have for their future will be presented through stories submitted to the University Rela- tions program, Tell us Your Story. The stories selected will be ad- dressed by President Diana Natali- cio during the ceremony. “The commencement ceremony offers graduating seniors the op- portunity to become models for other UTEP students,” said Fran- cis Regalado, senior multimedia journalism major. “The honor to be able to have your story men- tioned in front of everyone pres- ent, however, will provide an even greater chance to share your expe- riences at UTEP and inspire future graduates or incoming students to follow.” While the commencement cer- emony is a rewarding opportunity
to enjoy the end of a long academic journey, it is also a stepping stone into the real world. “Graduation is opening the door to the real world because
it’s no more babying; you’re get- ting exposed to your field of study and what you do is all up to you,” said Jesus Navarrete, junior biol- ogy major. “Graduation is the final step before leaving the nest and immersing yourself in the adult field.” It is through this opening real- ity that graduating seniors look forward to their future plans and aspirations. “After graduating, I would like to find a job that will enable me to enhance my experience in my field and in the future, be able to start my own company,” Ramirez said. Diana Arrieta may be reached at [email protected]. THE PROSPECTOR PAGEA4NEWS December 2, 2010 Internet Software puts privacy at risk
BY AARON MARTINEZ ple’s private information,” Soto said. “UTEP uses the latest soft ware and The Prospector “Th ere is no good reason and if they procedures to protect student infor- are using that program, they are up mation on UTEP’s systems. When A new online threat that endan- to no good.” we encounter or learn of new threats gers the privacy of UTEP students Th e program allows the user to we review our practices to ensure has raised concerns around campus. view and take control of accounts that our data is safe,” Cochrane said. A recently released program called for websites such as Facebook, Twit- “Our policy is that if we learn of Firesheep, a Firefox add-on created ter, MySpace and Hotmail, which is threats, which require user action, by Eric Butler, allows any would-be the email client UTEP uses for stu- we immediately inform all account hacker access to monitor or hijack dents, faculty and staff . Anyone that holders; describe the actions people information from anyone connected is connected to the same Wi-Fi net- should take or avoid and inform the to an unencrypted Wi-Fi network. work and is logged in to one of his/ help desk.” According to Computerworld’s web- her accounts for these websites is Th e program is becoming popular site, Butler released Firesheep “‘to vulnerable to having their informa- and has created issues across the na- demonstrate just how serious this tion stolen or their account hijacked. tion as users at Starbucks and other problem is’ of popular websites fail- “Th is is a big concern for everyone open wireless networks have been ing to off er end-to-end encryption.” here at UTEP,” said Jose Lagos, se- aff ected. Th e Information Resources “Th is is scary and a huge privacy nior mechanical engineering major. Planning Department has begun to issue,” said Krystal Anais Soto, fresh- “Now, I am worried and will be us- take security measures to protect man psychology major. “I don’t feel ing the wireless here at school less UTEP wireless users. comfortable about using the wireless oft en.” “We are taking steps to secure ac- Internet on campus anymore.” Gerard Cochrane, UTEP chief in- cess on the wireless network,” Co- Soto said she believes that nobody formation security offi cer, said that chrane said. “Th is should provide as new technology threats come out, at UTEP should even be using or the necessary protection for UTEP’s trying that program. his offi ce will inform students of community while using the wireless “It seems to me that the only rea- any potential dangers and take the network.” son why somebody would even use necessary steps to protect the UTEP Cochrane also said that if any that program would be to steal peo- wireless network. faculty, staff or students have been aff ected or have any information DIANA AMARO / The Prospector about compromises in the system, Kystal Anais Soto, freshman psychology major, works over the UTEP they should immediately notify the wireless network Dec. 1 at the Miners Lounge in Union Building East. UTEP Technology Support Help- desk. All reports dealing with pri- vacy threats are kept confi dential. default connection is no longer un- However, HTTPS Everywhere Th e help desk may be reached at encrypted http, but the more secure, only protects a handful of websites 747-5257. encrypted https, whenever a site from programs like Firesheep. Some of the sites include Facebook, Twit- HTTPS Everywhere is a secu- off ers that capability. So, if you use rity program that users can access ter, PayPal, Amazon, Hotmail and Twitter without HTTPS Everywhere to help protect themselves from Wordpress.com blogs. For more in- Firesheep. According to Comput- (or similar protection), the connec- formation on HTTPS Everywhere, erworld’s website, “HTTPS Every- tion is unencrypted; with the exten- visit www.eff .org/https-everywhere. where alters browsing so that your sion, you’re switched over to https.” Aaron Martinez may be reached at [email protected]. THE PROSPECTOR December 2, 2010 PAGEA5NEWS THE PROSPECTOR PAGEA6NEWS December 2, 2010 Student Life Regalia ordering days numbered
BY SERGIO JIMENEZ For graduating seniors, it is dif- The Prospector fi cult to keep up with deadlines for ordering graduation regalia. It is almost time to wear the gown, “Sometimes there isn’t even time to switch the tassel and throw the cap plan your graduation, with so much up in the air. As commencement ap- work that we have left for school and proaches Dec. 11, so do deadlines so many fi nal projects,” said Ernesto for ordering graduation items such Galicia, senior marketing and man- as caps, gowns, announcements and agement major. “Since these are the last courses, we cannot lose track of cords. our work, and it is hard to focus on “Right now, it’s a little late in the other things.” semester, so there are really not a Th is semester, the UTEP Book- whole lot of options left for students,” store website for ordering regalia said Fernando Padula, UTEP Book- opened in late September and closed store manager. “Th e only option Nov. 15. Th e website reopened on available for students at the moment Nov. 16 for late orders with rushed is to come to the bookstore start- shipping, which ended on Nov. 21. ing on Monday (Nov. 29), and what Th e bookstore has been taking spe- we are going to do is place a special cial orders since Nov. 29. order for the students, and we’re go- “My wife had no idea that there ing to expedite (through) overnight was a deadline to order,” said Gerson shipping.” Guerra, senior kinesiology major. Students who ordered early in the “Th e only reason I found out about morning will be able to receive their the online ordering was because I items the next business day, while walked into the bookstore two weeks students who placed their order later ago. What about all the students in the day will receive their items who think they can simply walk into the bookstore and walk out with within two business days. Special or- DANIEL ROSAS / The Prospector their graduation caps and gowns as ders will be available until Dec. 3 at before?” Graduation accessories, such as caps and gowns, will soon be unavailable for purchase. the bookstore. Padula explained that since spring “Unfortunately, this late in the se- 2007, the UTEP Bookstore has mester, the website’s already closed, changed its cap and gown service According to the Herff Jones web- handling, which vary depending on ation Fair every semester. Th e fairs and the best option is to rush to the to an online-ordering system from site, prices are $35 for the bachelor ordering dates and whether orders allow students to order straight from bookstore, so we can place orders Herff Jones, the offi cial provider of cap, gown and tassel, $65 for the are placed online or at the UTEP (for students) as quickly as we can, graduation regalia for UTEP. vendors, have their items fi t to size, master cap, gown, hood and tassel, Bookstore. just to make sure everybody will Another concern for graduating and save on shipping costs. have their regalia in time for Dec. seniors is the shipping and handling and $85 for the doctorate unit. Th ese As an additional service, the UTEP 11,” Padula said. charges for their caps and gowns. prices do not include shipping and Bookstore off ers at least one Gradu- see REGALIA on page A7
Health Finals stress is hard to avoid
BY KRISTOPHER RIVERA too much stress damages short-term The Prospector memory. Also, Haltiwanger said stu- dents helping each other can relieve Take a look at your agenda, organize the tension that builds up over the your thoughts and gather your notes. course of the semester. With fi nal exams nearing and term “Hippocampal areas of the brain papers due avoiding mounting stress is vital. are damaged by cortisol build up.” Stress is on the rise as students jug- Haltiwanger said. “Successful stu- gle classes and prepare for fi nal exams. dents can help students best with Jaded by the pressure of the semester, improvements.” many students are restless and have Haltiwanger will be conducting a reached their limit. stress management program called Elias Muñoz, senior chemistry ma- Pure Assistance Student Support, jor, said students just need to focus on which is a seven-week program that their goals and try not to let stress get helps students discover alternative the best of them. Munoz said students ways to deal with any issues they have should take advantage of the services off ered by the university, such as the coping with school, work and other UTEP Math Tutoring Center and the obstacles in someone’s life. Graduate University Writing Center. students will initiate procedures that “Be able to snap out of it and recov- help them understand students. Th en er,” Muñoz said. “Ask for help, the li- depending on each students’ issue, brary has great resources for students.” they will be given tips and carry out Eli Garcia, communication profes- activities that are intended to help re- sor, advises students to understand duce stress and make it easier to cope the material of their courses as well with any diffi culties that exist in their as become familiar with the grading everyday agenda. and testing methods of each professor. Time management is vital to a success- For further information on this pro- ful semester. He suggested students re- gram and how to participate you can view their course material daily, and contact Haltiwanger at 747-7271. She avoid distractions like Facebook. is taking participants for the program “Stress comes as a consequence of now. not being ready,” Garcia said. “Th is is For students having problems cop- an issue of time management instead ing with stress, the University Coun- DIEGO BEDOLLA / The Prospector of stress for a test.” seling Center may be reached at According to Emily Haltiwanger, 747-5302. Rudy Castaneda, senior biology major, Kayla Hinson, senior biology major, Rebecca Solis, junior biology clinical associate professor of oc- major and Luz Macias, senior biology major, prepare for final exams in the library. cupational therapy, fi nding ways to Kristopher Rivera may be reached at prospector@utep. cope with stress is important, because edu. THE PROSPECTOR December 2, 2010 PAGEA7NEWS Staff photo The Prospector 2010 staff
BOB CORRAL / The Prospector Bottom row: (left to right) Marisa Montilla, Monica Ortiz, Yasmin Marquez, Alejandra Guerrero, Karina Sandoval, Selene Macias, Justin Anthony Monarez. Top row: (left to right) Lourdes Cardenas, Michael Galindo, Kathleen Flores, Dave Acosta, Juan Salomon, Jesus Martinez, Nicole Chavez, Aaron Martinez, Beatriz Castañeda, Blake Lanham, Sarah Burchett, Herman Rojas, Claudia Martinez, Ivan Liberato, Daniel Rosas, Catherine Jones, Ignacio Esparza, Pablo Garcia, Jackie Devine, Isabel Castillo, Javier Villanueva, Marcela Luna, Alex Morales, Sal Guerrero and Bob Corral. Not pictured: Veronica Gonzalez, Sergio Ramirez, Vanessa M. Juarez, Anoushka Valodya, Diana Arrieta, Sergio Jimenez, Kristopher Rivera, Candice Duran, Esteban Marquez, Fernando Hernandez, Alheli Tocoli, Omar Lozano, Audrey Russell, Matt Munden, Crystal Robert, Alejandro Alba, Greg Castillo, Diego Bedolla and Diana Amaro.
REGALIA from page A6 be ordered online. Students are also in the bookstore and [students] able to join the UTEP Alumni Asso- “We really want to encourage stu- can pick up their gown and go on, ciation, and order other items such so the Graduation Fair is very im- dents to come during the Gradua- as diploma frames, class rings, grad- tion Fair, because that’s pretty much uation announcements, envelopes, portant,“ Padula said. the only time when they will be able and certifi cates of appreciation. Students who have not yet or- to order their cap and gown and not Th is term, the UTEP Bookstore dered their caps and gowns have have to pay any kind of shipping,” held one offi cial Graduation Fair until 6 p.m. Dec. 3 to order them Padula said. Nov. 2 and 3, and two additional from the UTEP Bookstore. Th e fairs are the only time students fairs in August and September. are able to order class medallions “Next semester during the fair Sergio Jimenez may be reached at prospector@utep. and cords, since these items cannot we will have the merchandise here edu.
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December 2, 2010 editor our viewBob Corral, 747-7446 Best photos of Fall 2010
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BY BEATRIZ A. CASTAÑEDA She discussed her situation with The Prospector Lachica and he was able to get her a refund within fi ve days. Aft er entering the foster care sys- “He helped me get the refund, it tem at a young age, Jessica Archuleta was good to know somebody was spent several years being shuffl ed there to help and advocate for me,” between diff erent foster homes. De- Archuleta said. spite the hardships, she continued to Lachica has done previous work chase her dream of earning a college as a social worker in diff erent cities degree. and he felt a program was needed She eventually aged out of the fos- that would help students who were ter care system at 18 years old and homeless, adopted or lacked a sup- again hit a road block when trying port system. to earn that sought aft er degree. Ar- “We started this program as an idea chuleta, wanting to transfer to UTEP about two years ago,” Lachica said. from El Paso Community College, “We didn’t have a program where found it was diffi cult to contact both there were a couple of subpopula- offi ces of fi nancial aid at UTEP and tions that were not being helped very EPCC. She dealt with educational well such as foster students.” vouchers she had, but they wouldn’t Along with Lachica, Beau S. Pih- be accepted in the fi nancial aid offi ce. laja, academic advisor and lecturer “I started at EPCC to take my ba- at the Academic Advising Cen- sics and I always wanted to go to ter, also works with these student UTEP, but I was intimidated,” Ar- populations. chuleta said. “For some reason the “We try to help students who have fi nancial aid offi ce couldn’t wave the aged out of foster care get access to vouchers and it was a diffi cult pro- their tuition waver and we facilitate cess to speak to both offi ces about it,” File photo that process,” Pihlaja said. “(For) in- Archuleta said. dividuals who are homeless, we also Students who were formerly in foster care, are homeless or adopted, the FHAR program provides sup- She eventually learned and took work with them, and those who want advantage of Texas Senate Bill 1652, port. to make education part of their life which waives tuition and fees at what they’re going through,” Lachica state-supported vocational schools, as well.” said. colleges and universities for students Pihlaja and Lachica said the FHAR Archuleta started working for the who aged out of the foster care sys- program works with community FHAR program and said her own tem in Texas. organizations like the Opportu- Although her educational goals nity Center and the Pride Center to experience helps potential students were now fi nancially secure, a class spread the word about the program. with the application process. she took last year was not waived and Th e program also refers students to “I talk with students and make she had to pay for it out of her own these centers who may need their sure they have the support system pocket. services. they need and advocate for them “It did the whole ripple eff ect During the 2009-2010 academic on what needs to be done with the where I had to pay for the class when year, Lachica said 101 students whole process of the program,” Ar- I shouldn’t have,” Archuleta said. “I marked “yes” to some sort of home- chuleta said. “It felt great to work felt lost, nobody knew how to deal lessness in their FAFSA application. with a program that helped me with Th is year, Lachica said there was an with a situation like that and it was the support system I needed, and it’s increase of 130 students that marked very diffi c u lt .” been a great opportunity to deal with Archuleta then contacted Josué “yes” to homelessness. my experience and is certainly help- Lachica, an academic advisor at the “Th ere’s always a need for an un- ing towards my degree because this Academic Advising Center and the derstanding within a community coordinator of the Foster, Home- and what we hope to do here is not is what I want to do.” less, Adoption Resources (FHAR) only help students, but it’s important Beatriz A. Castañeda may be reached at prospector@ program. for the community to understand utep.edu.
File photo Randy Culpepper drives the lane against a UAB defender in 2008 at the Don Haskins Center.
LIFE from page 1 where El Paso was. Now, he is hap- nior guard Julyan Stone said. “We py to have called the city his home Culpepper has been named to interact with students because and feels that both the town and the watch list for both the Wooden that’s who we are, student athletes. Award and the Naismith Award. the students at UTEP have made Randy means a lot to his fans, the him feel like he belongs. Both awards are given to the top team and his family. Th e commu- “Randy has become more of a college player at the end of the nity has embraced him, he’s almost season. man since he’s been here, I’m re- like a son to everybody.” Culpepper said when Barbee ally proud of him doing what he fi rst recruited him, he had no idea has to do and fi nishing early,” se- David Acosta may be reached at [email protected]. THE PROSPECTOR PAGEA12NEWS December 2, 2010 National Street Sense shares stories by and about the homeless people
RAYMUNDO AGUIRRE / SHFWire Conrad Cheek Jr. takes the stage on street corners throughout Capitol Hill, selling the latest issues of #(u9v vp8 Street Sense, a newspaper written by homeless people about homelessness. %'u9v vp8 BY RAYMUNDO AGUIRRE “Th e homeless aren’t helpless when next day. He has been selling the news- you have your latest edition of Street paper for seven years. Scripps Howard Foundation Wire Sense!” Cheek says to people walking Bad credit prevents him from rent- WASHINGTON - Conrad Cheek Jr., by his corner. ing an apartment. But he pays by the wrwqtr5hyp Th e deep song and cadence of his night to sleep in friends’ living rooms, ry)( $'"'' # a stack of newspapers in hand, steps voice draw the eyes of his audience on basements or dens for a few days at a sh)( $$#!!"# onto the sidewalk like an actor step- a busy corner of Pennsylvania Avenue time then moves on, never staying in pryy)( $!# (% ping onto a stage. He extends his arms three blocks from the Capitol. and takes a deep breath – his perfor- Street Sense is a newspaper that any one place too long. mance is about to begin. aims to improve the lives of homeless “His voice is fantastic. He’s got great people by contracting with them to oratory abilities,” said Stephen Cheung, sell the bimonthly paper. Vendors pay 27, owner of Fusion Grill, a Capitol Hill 35 cents per issue and distribute them restaurant. for a suggested $1 donation. More than “Even on the street, you can tell he’s 100 vendors are registered to sell the somewhere close by,” Cheung said. paper. Cheek can sell up to 800 issues a month. Cheek earns some money from Street Sense articles deal mainly with Cheung by handing out coupons for issues concerning homelessness. It also Fusion Grill. contains photography, art and poetry Darrel Benjamin, 21, works for the submitted by local homeless people. Starbucks on the corner where Cheek It is run by four paid employees and oft en sells his papers and has known dozens of volunteers, who write, edit Cheek for four years. and coordinate from two small rooms “No matter if it’s cold, rain, sun... if in the downtown Church of Epiphany. he can get to work, he’s here,” Benjamin Cheek, 56, holds a batch of the lat- est Street Sense issue in one hand and said. gestures grandly with the other, doing Cheek picks up odd jobs whenever his best to encourage those passing by he can. He can fi x almost anything, to buy a copy. whether it’s installing electrical wiring “Get your latest edition of Street or grouting a bathtub. Sense! With poetry by D.C.’s own He volunteered to teach chess to chil- homeless!” Cheek says. dren at the neighborhood library for Cheek wears his hair in tight braids, several years. Cheek has played since one hanging down behind each of he was 7. He can count on one hand his ears. He dresses in a collared shirt under a black sweater and a dark jean the number of people who have ever jacket, careful to keep the aft ernoon beaten him. autumn chill off his bones. His father, Conrad Hugo Cheek Sr., He buttons up his jacket to look was one of the few who could. One of more presentable. the last Tuskegee Airmen trained be- Cheek has been homeless since 1995. fore the end of World War II, he died He grew up in D.C., in a middle- two years ago. class, single-family home. Aft er gradu- Paul Meagher, 67, is a bartender at ating from George Washington Uni- the Hawk and Dove on Pennsylvania versity, he moved with his girlfriend to Riverside, California. Avenue. Cheek comes in some nights He worked as a biomedical engineer aft er work to eat baked potatoes and technician in a hospital where he was hot wings while he sips his “antifreeze” responsible for the repair of medical - a shot glass of whiskey. equipment. He said he was fi red when “In my funeral, I would like him to a machine he was not in charge of speak, because of his great voice,” Mea- shocked a patient. gher said with a chuckle. So long as it is Cheek, no longer able to aff ord his not too soon, he said. apartment, started living in his 1979 pearl-blue Volvo. Th e car brought him Raymundo Aguirre, UTEP senior creative writing major, back to D.C., but died a few years ago. is an intern at the Scripps Howard Foundationʼs Semester in He heard about Street Sense from a Washington program. He may be reached at prospector@ security guard. Cheek signed up the utep.edu. PAGE A13
December 2, 2010 editor-in-chief la fronteraAaron Martinez, 747-7477 Vida académica Estudiante cumple sus sueños y obtiene dos diplomas
POR NICOLE CHÁVEZ programa local de Telemundo y tra- los Oscares o transmitir la ceremonia The Prospector bajó en la estación de radio 95.1 Latino de los premios, aunque está consciente Vibe en Phoenix, Arizona. de que muchos piensan que su sueño Escribir, conducir y actuar han sido “En estos tiempos, los trabajos son es inalcanzable. la pasión de Octavio Pulido Nevarez. escasos, es necesario desarrollar tus “Es mejor soñar alto y caer un poco Después de varios años de estudios en talentos y tu competitividad”, dijo más bajo que soñar bajo y caer más UTEP y varias pasantías, Pulido dice Pulido. abajo, te tienes que ir a lo mas alto que estar listo para ejercer sus dos carreras, En su paso por UTEP, Pulido con- puedas soñar”, dijo Pulido. una en medios electrónicos, la otra en tagió a profesores y estudiantes de su Pulido sabe que al graduarse, el es- teatro. buena actitud. Zita Arocha, profesora pañol le abrirá puertas. Él cree que la “Siempre me ha gustado el teatro, de periodismo multimedia del Depar- comunidad hispana es fi el a los medios actuar. Me gusta todo lo que tenga que tamento de Comunicación y directora de comunicación en su idioma y por ver con el radio, conducir, dirigir. Para de Borderzine dijo que Pulido fue un eso busca encontrar un empleo en los mí, las dos carreras se complementan estudiante sobresaliente. medios de comunicación en la ciudad una a otra”, dijo Pulido, quien asistirá “Octavio es un estudiante muy tal- o fuera de El Paso. a su ceremonia de graduación el 11 de entoso. Es el estudiante más amable “Quiero irme a una ciudad donde diciembre. “Nunca me vería sentado que he conocido en UTEP. También es pueda ejercer mis dos carreras”, dijo trabajando en una ofi cina”. muy persistente”, dijo Arocha. Pulido. Pulido, de 24 años, es originario de Desde que Belem López, graduada “No descarto un empleo aquí, pero Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua. en psicología, conoció a Pulido supo El Paso todavía está creciendo”. Inició sus estudios universitarios en que él llegaría lejos. “Él es una persona El mayor apoyó de Pulido han sido Arizona y luego estudió en Utah. Para que transmite alegría a todos, yo se que sus padres, quienes nunca le han per- él, una de las mejores experiencias que esto es solo el inició de su carrera en mitido abandonar sus sueños. UTEP le dio fue la oportunidad de películas, música, televisión o radio”. “Siempre he tenido el apoyo de mis estudiar en España, donde por ocho A un paso de graduarse, Pulido de- papás, estoy muy agradecido porque meses, tomó clases en la facultad de cidió dirigir la obra de un acto “Th e nunca me he quedado con ganas de periodismo de la Universidad Com- Other Women” del dramaturgo es- hacer algo, siempre me dicen ‘tú ve, a plutense de Madrid. tadounidense David Ives, como parte ver cómo le hacemos’”, dijo Pulido. “Te da otra visión de las cosas, de lo de su proyecto fi nal de teatro. Su más Nicole Chávez puede ser contactada en prospector@utep. que tienes aquí, aunque sea el mismo grande sueño es estar nominado para edu. idioma, las costumbres cambian de país a país”, dijo Pulido. “Siempre había protestas, marchas, y los estudiantes tomaban el edifi cio”. Al volver de España hizo una pa- santía en el San Diego Union Tribune a través de Scripps Howard Foundation y también en la estación de radio por Internet, RSP Radio donde conducía el programa Viva Pop Latino al lado de DIEGO BEDOLLA / The Prospector Angie Aviles. Octavio Pulido verá coronado su esfuerzo académico el 11 de Pulido dice que las oportunidades diciembre cuando obtenga dos diplomas universitarios. hay que buscarlas o aprovecharlas cuan- do te llegan, por eso participó en un THE PROSPECTOR PAGEA14NEWS December 2, 2010 Rights Act would protect undocumented students
BY JOHN DE FRANK them I might not have the papers but Special to The Prospector. I’m American,” said the student at a recent Rock the Dream event in sup- EL PASO, Texas — Many of the port of the Dream Act. 65,000 undocumented immigrants Th e purpose of the event hosted who graduate from high school in the by the UTEP LULAC chapter was to U.S. every year live under the entrap- gather signed letters in support of the ment radar, risking deportation at any Development, Relief and Education time as they attempt to attend college for Alien Minors Act, also now as or serve in the U.S. military. the Dream Act. Th e letters were ad- According to statistics from the dressed to Texas state senators. Th e League of United Latin American event hosted live music from Key Citizens (LULAC), most of these Lime Pie and Red City Blues as well students in all grade levels have been as keynote speaker El Paso represen- raised in the U.S. and educated in tative Marisa Marquez of the 77th American public schools. Many only district who supports the bill. speak English and the American cul- “Th ese are hundreds of thousands ture is what they know. Th ey have of children in our country. Cheer- little left of their culture of origin. leaders on a cheerleading squad, “It’s a very sad experience to for- members of a high school football DIANA AMARO / The Prospector get where you came from because team, students who work hard and Rock the Dream took place Oct. 27 to support the Dream Act. LULAC members gathered to sign letters you’re accustomed to life here. You play by the rules, students like your- could hardly remember that you selves,” echoed Marquez’ voice over in support of the act. came here from another country,” the speakers to a crowd of about 100 said a UTEP student who asked to students. remain anonymous because he/she is “Th e fundamental premise of the undocumented. Dream Act is to not punish the chil- Like thousands of undocumented dren for the parent’s actions. Th at’s high school students who gradu- not what this nation is about,” said ate every year in the U.S., this stu- Marquez. dent was not brought to America by Humberto Cruz, senior political choice. Th e parents made that choice. science major and the vice president “It’s a diffi cult situation. I don’t feel of the LULAC chapter at UTEP, said like I came from my country of ori- that Rock the Dream was not just to gin. I feel American and that’s who I promote the Dream Act but to raise am now. Even if people say I am not up to 3,000 signatures to send to American, I’m just like them. I speak Texas senators, Kay Bailey Hutchin- their language. I act like them. I dress like them. I watch the same shows as see ACT on page A16
THE PROSPECTOR PAGEA16NEWS December 2, 2010 Final exam schedule MWF 1:30 p.m. or MW 1:30 p.m: TR 12 noon: Dec. 8 4 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Dec. 7 1 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
MWF 2:30 p.m. or MW 3 p.m: TR 1:30 p.m: Dec. 6 1 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Dec. 9 4 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. MW or M or W 4:30 p.m: TR 3 p.m: MWF 7:30 a.m. or MW 7:30 a.m: Dec. 6 4 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Dec. 9 1 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Dec. 10 7 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. MW or M or W 6 p.m: MWF 8:30 a.m. or MW 9 a.m: Dec. 8 7 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. TR or T or R 4:30 p.m.: Dec. 6 10 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Dec. 7 4 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
MWF 9:30 a.m: M or W 7 p.m. or MW 7:30 p.m: Dec. 6 7 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. TR or T or R 6:00 p.m.: Dec. 8 10 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Dec. 9 7 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. MWF 10:30 a.m. or MW 10:30 a.m: TR 7:30 a.m.: T or R 7 p.m. or TR 7:30 p.m.: Dec. 10 10 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Dec. 9 7 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Dec. 7 7 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. MWF 11:30 a.m: TR 9:00 a.m: S 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon, 2 Dec. 8 1 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Dec. 7 10 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. pm or 3 pm: MWF 12:30 p.m: TR 10:30 a.m: Dec 4 at regularly scheduled Dec. 10 1 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Dec. 9 10 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. time and location
ACT from page A14 son and John Cornyn. Th e two Texas senators stand on the opposing side of the issue arguing that it would be unjust to reward citizenship to those who broke the law. “We felt it was important for us to have a big event here on campus so we could raise awareness of the Dream Act and to also let our sena- tors know that there are people here in El Paso, Texas who care about the education of other individuals who are less privileged,” said Cruz. Even if the Dream Act were passed, it would only remedy a portion of what is the overall problem of immigration. “Even by passing the Dream Act, this will only aff ect 38 percent of un- documented immigrants that could potentially attend college,” said Cruz. Cruz estimated that around 1,000 letters in support of the Dream Act were signed during the event. Although much of the opposition to the Dream Act comes from con- servatives on Capitol Hill, there are a good number of Republicans that support the legislation as a bipartisan movement. “We believe that it’s a viable route for illegal immigrants that come here as minors to have the opportunity to become citizens and fulfi ll their American dream as well as a benefi t to universities all across America and the armed forces,” said Ryan Padilla, junior civil engineering major and vice chairman of the UTEP College Republicans. Th e Dream Act would allow stu- dents who have graduated with a diploma or a GED and are in the country without proper documenta- tion a chance to gain their citizenship through a pathway of temporary resi- dency if they have been in the coun- try for over fi ve years, are under the age of 16, have good moral character, (which means they have not been convicted of a crime), and can com- plete at least two years of a four–year higher education institute or com- pleted two years in the service. Al- though, there is nothing mentioned in the bill that requires completion at the four-year university or military term, they must fi nish the second- year requirement within a six-year period in which they will be granted a temporary residency. Upon comple- tion of the requirements they will be- come eligible for citizenship. The story was published previously in Borderzine.com. This version was edited for length and brevity. PAGE B1
December 2, 2010 editor entertainmentJustin Anthony Monarez, 747-7442 Special event Column ʻAlegríaʼ to dazzle El Paso audiences ‘Tis the season of junk
BY MATTHEW MUNDEN The Prospector I have a strange history with holiday fi lms. I fi nd most of them unbearable. I like a few. “Na- tional Lampoon’s Christmas Vaca- tion” is one I love, but this year I think Randy Quaid going crazy and becoming Cousin Eddie in the real world might have ruined it for me. I also have a lot of aff ection for “Love, Actually” which BOB CORRAL / The Prospector pretty much hired every English ac- A trapeze artist runs through rehearsals before the first performance of Cirque Du Soleil’s ‘Alegría’ Dec. 1. tor for a role along with Alan Rick- man, who happens to be my favor- ite actor of all time (just watch “Die BY OMAR LOZANO “It’s a huge deal for the university multi-performance shows to the mar- “Audiences are going to see a show Hard” and try to say he is not great). The Prospector and for the market that we are bring- ket and that’s huge.” they have never seen come to El Paso, But recently, holiday movies ing an internationally-renowned event Sophomore dance major Rosa Vil- it’s going to be something completely are crass and annoying fi lms with Th e fantastical internationally-rec- to El Paso. It’s defi nitely one of the top lanueva said she hopes her experi- diff erent. People are going to leave the families that you hate to spend two ognized production company, Cirque shows in the world and we are going ence at “Alegría” will help her under- venue in awe, (amazement) and just hours of your time with. In the past Du Soleil, debuted in the Sun City on to be able to see it in our backyard and stand some of the deeper intricacies of fascinated with the show itself,” said couple of years, due to my dream of Dec. 1 at the Don Haskins Center. being a “real” fi lm critic, I fi nd my- that’s amazing,” said Jorge Vazquez, di- dancing. April Martinez Quinn, senior public “Alegría,” which means “profound rector of UTEP Special Events. “Choreography is what I really want self dragging my family to movies elation” in Spanish, is a baroque-style relations major and intern who worked Th e multi-million dollar production to see the most,” Villanueva said. that are Academy Award hopefuls ode to the blissful energy and power closely with UTEP Special Events on and fi nding myself creating largely will take on the daunting task of pull- “You learn a lot from watching dif- that youth entails. marketing eff orts for “Alegría.” depressing days for everyone. ing off eight shows in fi ve days, some- ferent people doing performances For those who are unfamiliar with “Cirque Du Soleil: Alegría” took the Fun fact: “Th e Wrestler” is not thing Vazquez said has never been and watching such a big company, of the epic series of productions, Cirque stage at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Don a great holiday movie. In fact, it is done before in El Paso. course, I’m going to learn a lot.” Du Soleil blends dramatic elements of Haskins Center. Th e event will con- actually the opposite. Most people “Financially it’s a very important Performances for Cirque Du So- colorful surrealist theatre with the in- tinue with two shows each day starting do not think about Mickey Rourke thing for the university, entertain- leil have been called nothing short of tricate and death defying acts of high- Dec. 2 through Dec. 5. injecting steroids into his rear end, ment-wise it brings attention to El phenomenal by critics and audiences stakes circus to create one of the most Tickets are on sale now at Ticket- trying and failing miserably to Paso in a whole new level,” Vazquez around the world. “Alegría” features awe-inspiring presentations to take master and the UTEP Ticket Center. start a relationship with a stripper international stages across the world. said. “We are pioneers (in bringing) a dream-like world fi lled with me- and his estranged daughter, and All ages are welcome. “Cirque Du Soliel: Alegría” will be such an aggressive fi nancial venture. ticulous high-fl ying trapeze stunts, wrestling until his heart explodes, For more information please call the largest production event to date to It defi nitely paves the way for our body-bending contortionists, color- when they think of the holidays. UTEP Ticket Center at 747-5234. grace El Paso with its vibrant universe neighbors at the (Plaza Th eatre) to fully bizarre characters and even acts Yet I do. I then followed up watch- of unique characters. bring “Wicked” in 2012 (and) to bring incorporating live fi re. Omar Lozano may be reached at [email protected]. ing “Th e Wrestler” with “Requiem of the Dream” because I wanted to see how Darron Aronofsky, the di- Film rector of both fi lms, had changed stylistically. I do not think my mom or grandmother appreciated either Holiday movies to screen at Plaza Theatre fi lm. Th is year I think the family holi- day movie might be “Tron: Legacy.” BY MATTHEW MUNDEN event marketing manager at the Plaza obtain those ‘Christmas elements.’ see it since most events Th e art style looks awesome and I The Prospector Th eatre. “But if you remember, the Seeing a Gremlin being turned into are for older people,” think my family might appreci- movie kicks off with a Christmas gift pulp doesn’t necessarily bring me that Tantimonaco said. ate going to something that might Everyone has a favorite holiday being wrongly delivered, so it still Christmas spirit.” Despite the unique end with the main character not choice of “Gremlins,” movie. makes sense to be a holiday fi lm.” Luckily, the Joe Dante 1984 horror/ dying a horrible and pitiful death. the three other fi lms “My all-time favorite Christmas Hilariously, the Plaza Th eatre web- comedy is not the only thing playing at Of course, if “Tron: Legacy” sucks, I represent some of the movie is ‘Elf’,” said Jazmin Salinas, ju- site seems to expect some to question the event. On Dec. 4, the Plaza Th eatre might drag them to “True Grit.” nior English and American literature the reasoning behind “Gremlins” be- is presenting “How the Grinch Stole best and most loved holi- day fi lms made. I think the way I would ask my major. “I know it isn’t a classic but Will ing shown and has a small parentheti- Christmas” (and other animated clas- grandmother if she would like to Ferrell is at his best.” cal statement to try and explain the sics) and “Gremlins.” On the follow- “My favorite Christ- mas movie has to be go to “True Grit” would go like this, One fi lm showing at the Plaza The- choice. But some are still questioning ing day, “A Christmas Story” and “It’s a a close tie between “Hey, Grandma, I’m taking you to a atre’s Th ird Annual Holiday series is that choice. Wonderful Life” will be shown. ‘A Christmas Story’ movie where a young girl’s father is not too likely to be anyone’s favorite “I’m not sure that ‘Gremlins’ has won “Th is is a weekend to kick off the gunned down and she hires a man holiday movie – “Gremlins.” its title as a Christmas movie,” said Ga- holiday and give younger children a see MOVIES on to track the killer. On the way, she “When I saw that I was a little sur- briel Adame, junior biological science chance to see the plaza theater, since prised,” said Ashley Tantimonaco, major. “Just because it defi nitely doesn’t they might not have been able to come page B4 see HOLIDAY on page B5 THE PROSPECTOR PAGEB2ENTERTAINMENT December 2, 2010
Profi le Tech job lands student touring gigs
BY ALEJANDRO ALBA The Prospector Jorge Luis Aguilar-Cruz has come a long way from milking cows and growing corn in Durango, Mexico, to going on tour with Paramore and Norah Jones across the United States. His degree in communication, and his job as a backline technician have helped him make many connections. Cruz has had many experiences in the music industry. He is the bass player and the second vocals in a Ti- gres Del Norte cover band. Th is group gave him the chance to meet the ac- tual band and travel with them too. Cruz said meeting the real Tigres Del Norte was so memorable because he relates to the material in their songs. “I work as a backline technician, where I tune the guitars, bass, drums, do sound checks,” Cruz said. “Most importantly I make amazing friends, travel and rock n’ roll with my favorite bands.” During his summers, Cruz goes on tour with famous artists like the Deft ones, Paramore and Norah Jones, just to name a few. Th ese experiences, besides being gratifying, have also Special to The Prospector infl uenced Cruz to become a teacher Backline technician Jorge Luis Aguilar-Cruz, communication graduate student and teaching assistant, has toured with bands such as Def- assistant so he can pass down his ex- tones, Paramore and Norah Jones, and he plays bass in a Tigres Del Norte cover band. periences to other students. “I believe that students here in El His main goal is to study gender and said he enjoys other activities. As a “My mom is my role model, I just ing with diff erent groups in society, Paso that are in bands and want to Cruz says he fully practices what he make it big are delusional,” Cruz said. Mexican-American identities in El second job, he bartends and, as a hob- love her sense of humor, her work has studied. “I believe that they should get out of Paso. by, he boxes. ethic and her traditions,” Cruz said. “Th ese are just wonderful people,” El Paso to really fi nd satisfaction.” “It is truly unique to have him, he “I like keeping myself busy with dif- “Most of those traits I inherited in is a great asset to the university class,” me.” Cruz said as he wrapped up his story. As a teaching assistant, Cruz has ferent activities,” Cruz said. learned valuable lessons through his said Kim Kilpatrick, communica- Cruz is also very supportive and “I believe I’ve gained so much meet- Cruz also mentioned how he didn’t academic life. Working under a com- tion professor. “I also fi nd him very plays for the Rio Grande Adelante ing all kinds of people through com- munication professor and a sociology versatile.” fi nd it hard to balance his many Group. Th is group is a gay, lesbian, bi- municating. I just fi nd it gratifying to professor, Cruz is working toward a Aside from being a teaching assis- worlds. He credits his mother for be- sexual based group that plays soft ball see people’s diff erent views.” master’s degree in communication. tant and a backline technician, Cruz ing able to multitask. on Sundays. Th rough communicat- Alejandro Alba may be reached at [email protected].
Theater Christmas classic ‘Wonderful Life’ at El Paso Playhouse
BY JACKIE DEVINE tion while the performers are acting out The Prospector their parts. Unlike a typical play where audience Th is holiday season the El Paso members see a story unfolding before Playhouse will do an unconventional their eyes, spectators have to use their rendition of the Christmas classic “It’s imagination. Th e actor’s voices help the a Wonderful Life.” Th e beloved Ameri- audience envision the characters. can drama will come to life onstage in A 55-year-old can play a 28-year-old the form of a live radio show. character and the audience would nev- “It’s going to be an interesting twist er know it because of the emphasis on on this story,” said Vanessa Keyser, the voice, Szatkowski said. theater administrator for the El Paso Every year the El Paso Playhouse puts Playhouse. “Th is is the fi rst time we’re on a holiday-related production and for doing a show like this. It will focus on many years it was “A Christmas Carol.” the actor’s voices.” According to Keyser, “It’s a Wonderful Before television sets, radio dramas Life” remains a classic to this day be- were popular in the fi rst half of the 20th cause the fi lm’s message is still relevant century. Th ey depended on dialogue, today. music and sound eff ects to help listen- “It’s a beautiful story about people ers imagine the characters in the story. coming together in a small town to “It’s a Wonderful Life” made its fi lm support one another. It never gets old,” debut in 1946 and starred James Stew- Keyser said. art as George Bailey, who contemplates Th e fi lm is a staple of Christmas tele- suicide on Christmas Eve. His guard- vision. “It’s a Wonderful Life” was on ian angel intervenes and shows George the list of the American Film Institute’s what life would be like if he had never 100 Best American fi lms ever made been born. and placed number one on the list of “For this type of play there is no re- the most inspirational American fi lms quirement to memorize, the actors will of all time. have their scripts in hand. Unlike stage “Th e main character, through the plays, where you need to see expression, help of his guardian angel, realizes how it is not necessary in this play,” said Ron many lives he’s touched. Every life is Szatkowski, director of the radio play. important and we aff ect people in what Joe Landry wrote the script with the we say or do at one time or another,” Special to The Prospector studio audience in mind. Th e actors do Szatkowski said. “So he comes to realize Local actors Sarah Vasquez, Kate Keyser, Andrea Paz and Jim Duross practice their parts in the El Paso all the sound eff ects like car horns and that he had a wonderful life all along.” people walking. Th e audience also gets Playhouse rendition of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ to feel what it’s like to be at a radio sta- see CLASSIC on page B8 THE PROSPECTOR December 2, 2010 PAGEB3ENTERTAINMENT Recreation Winter wonderland in the desert BY OMAR LOZANO together and it becomes a pretty big, The Prospector small community in its own.” Many El Pasoans might also be During these brisk seasonal oblivious to the fact that the city’s months many Sun City residents hockey team, the Rhinos, is fi rst long to embrace the classic winter place in the mid-western division of tradition of ice skating. Although the Western States Hockey League many wait until the year’s cold fes- (WSHL). tive season to glide gracefully on ice, Mike Erramouspe, a parent with most are unaware that El Paso’s rink three children who all participate is freezing cold through most of the actively in hockey, said programs year’s mildest months. that encourage adult and youth in- “For public skating, especially volvement in ice skating have helped around the holiday season, Th anks- the community growth. giving and Christmas, people tend to “Th e involvement of the YMCA’s go ice skating a lot more so you will see a lot of people out there having youth leagues have really grown the a good time,” said Tom Herman, di- sport. Each session has about 75 rector and coach for El Paso’s Youth kids and it’s growing,” Erramouspe Hockey League. “People don’t think said. “I see that more kids and adults about ice skating during the warmer who try it, sure love it, I think more months but we’re actually open from people just need to get out to try it.” late August up until the end of June. For those who can’t picture ice We always have the public skating skating without holiday cheer might and our hockey programs going on.” benefi t in knowing that the Sierra Th e desert’s warm climate during Providence Event Center will be ESTEBAN MARQUEZ / The Prospector most of the year doesn’t exactly lend having its annual Holiday on Ice Public ice skating is available from 7-10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. every itself to the idea of ice skating when public skating event Dec. 18-31. Saturday and Sunday at the Sierra Providence Event Center near the El Paso County Coliseum. people are splashing gleefully in “I think it’s a great place to take the their sun-drenched pools. Th rough- family on a budget here in El Paso. It out a bulk of the year, however, the was not very full which was nice and Sierra Providence Event Center, they had a little concession stand SEE YOU THERE located next to the El Paso County with hot chocolate and snacks that what: Holiday on Ice Coliseum, is open to anyone who were not expensive at all. I liked that wants to get their ice skate on. spectators where not charged,” said public skating Th e event center provides public America Guevara, senior political where: Sierra Providence skating and winter sports such as science major. “Th e service was great Event Center fi gure skating and hockey for youths and everyone was very helpful.” and adults. Th e event will be themed just in when: Dec. 18-31 With public skating available from time for the winter festivities and 7-10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday time: Noon to 4 p.m. will cost $8 for rental and admis- and from noon-4 p.m. Saturday and sion. Holiday on Ice public skating Sunday and over 900 pairs of skates is open from noon to 4 p.m. available for rental, Herman said, ice For more information, vis- skating in El Paso can only grow. “Every year we are getting bigger it elpasoicemonitor.com or call and bigger,” Herman said. “Th e ice 497-PUCK. rink really brings kids and families Omar Lozano may be reached at [email protected].
ESTEBAN MARQUEZ / The Prospector The Sierra Providence Event Center offers public skating and winter sports such as figure skating and hockey for youths and adults. THE PROSPECTOR PAGEB4ENTERTAINMENT December 2, 2010 Performance El Paso Youth Ballet performs ʻThe Nutcrackerʼ BY AUDREY RUSSELL The Prospector Th e Magoffi n Auditorium will show one of the most upheld traditional holiday ballet performances for only three days this month. From Dec. 17- 19, Th e El Paso Youth Ballet will per- form “Th e Nutcracker Ballet” for the second year in a row. Th e classic ballet’s detailed and challenging choreography is di- rected by Erick Campos from the Companía Nacional de Danza in Mexico City. He has worked with the El Paso Youth Ballet before and said he was very happy to work with the young company again. “Th is production is a big ac- complishment for the company. It’s amazing to see the progress that they’ve made and I really en- joy working with them and UTEP as well,” Campos said. Th e El Paso Youth Ballet’s stu- dio was fi rst opened by Marta Katz three years ago, but the non-profi t company was founded DIANA AMARO / The Prospector nearly two years ago when Katz saw the need for a ballet company El Paso Youth Ballet, which is composed of dancers ranging in age from 7 to 23 years old, will perform in El Paso. Since then she has worked ‘The Nutcracker Ballet’ at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17-18 and at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 19. on fi lling the void that the city has in dance. aft er leaving for training in programs Aimeé Galindo, 10, and Victoria contracts. Others such as Estelle Levy “Th is performance is about giving elsewhere. Vallarreal, 8, are two of the young gave her time to perfect the rehearsals back. It’s so valuable to El Paso and Ci- Lesley Lopez, formerly trained by dancers who will take turns playing of the older students and keep them udad Juárez because it off ers so many Andree Harper, a ballet instructor Clara, one of the main roles of the motivated. Artist and dancer Richard experiences to the dancers from both at UTEP, is currently studying at the play. Both of them must memorize Glass devoted much of his time to de- cities,” said Katz, who is the Artistic Pittsburg Ballet Th eater, but came patterns, know each song and time signing and making the dreamy props Director of the El Paso Youth Ballet. back to the place where she grew up each step correctly in order to make come to life. “Although we’re not professional we to be in “Th e Nutcracker Ballet.” the production fl ow. “What has really been neat this year try to be as professional as possible. “I started dancing with Mrs. Harper Th ey said the dancing was diffi cult, is that the production brought out a It’s a very unique performance to our when I was six and being able to come but not the most challenging part of lot of dancers from the ballet scene in community. Th e kids in it are very back and perform in this is really the ballet. Th ey said the acting was the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. Th ese groups dedicated and are putting in the ef- great,” Lopez said. most diffi cult. of volunteers have helped with ward- fort to make this happen.” Th e performance is a great learn- “Sometimes we’re here from 9 a.m. Th e dancers are on a fast track to ing experience for all the dancers and to 9 p.m.,” Galindo said. “We’re here a robe, design, props, costumes and lot, but we like dancing a lot.” becoming professionals with rigor- each student takes on a lot of respon- some of them do rehearsals,” Katz sibility even when managing a small Special to the performance this year ous practices and rehearsals. Most said. “It’s just great to see the outside’s role. is the addition of help from volun- of the dancers in the company range gravitation to this art and to receive “Each role is important to the teers in the community. Th e company in age from 7 to 23 years old. Out of help from all of their expertise.” whole, so making sure they get every- gained recognition when both perfor- Tickets to “Th e Nutcracker Bal- the 80 dancers in “Th e Nutcracker,” thing right in their role no matter the mances of “Th e Nutcracker” sold out let” range from $15-$25. For more only 20 of the performers are adults, size of it, is a big contribution. Th ese last year. ticket information, call UTEP Special the rest being young people. kids are inspirational. Older ones will Cynthia Gamez, who works at Events at 747-5623. Th e majority of the dancers have all see them performing and think to UTEP in the economics department, been trained in El Paso or have come themselves ‘if they can do it…I could used her expertise to do all of the bud- Audrey Russell can be reached at the prospector@utep. back to perform “Th e Nutcracker” too’,” Katz said. gets, grant writing and promotional edu.
Special to The Prospector %& ‘Gremlins’ is one of the films featured in the Plaza Theatre’s Holiday series Dec. 4-5. MOVIES from page B1 to be honored during the event is Christmas. Maybe next year the holi- and the original animated ‘How the day term in their series’ title will be Grinch Stole Christmas’,” Adame more than just political correctness. said. “Th ose movies just bring me But until that happens, the Plaza’s back to my childhood where Christ- holiday series is a nice event that mas meant a time of purity, fun, giv- honors Christmas with some great ing, receiving and that good feeling ! that’s only explained by Jesus’ love.” classic fi lms and animated shorts. # $ Th e Plaza Th eatre’s Holiday series Tickets are $5 for each screening cannot escape comparisons to the and are available now at the Plaza Classic Film Festival in the summer, Th eatre Box Offi ce. “Grinch” starts but Tantimonaco said they currently at 3 p.m. and “Gremlins” starts at have no plans to expand the series 7:30 p.m. Dec 4. “A Christmas Story” to last longer. For now, it remains a starts at 2 p.m. and “It’s a Wonderful small event at the start of the season. Life” starts at 5 p.m. Dec. 5. Th e fi lm festival is called a holiday Matthew Munden may be reached at prospector@ series, yet the only holiday that seems utep.edu. THE PROSPECTOR December 2, 2010 PAGEB5ENTERTAINMENT Column HOLIDAY from page B1 of vitriol that I keep inside might start to go down, leading to me gets abducted by the killer. A lot actually growing a heart. Th en of people die. It is directed by the these articles will be so much Rising porn addiction guys who directed a fi lm where worse and I will be writing about a cop gets his throat ripped how great Homecoming pag- Women are quickly becoming un- sleep or work. Th e most serious on- opened and an old man gets his eants are because of all the hard conventional victims of Internet por- line behaviors are engaging in fantasy head blown off with an air gun in work that went into them. But nography. According to Internet Filter acts or experiences that would be ille- the fi rst fi ve minutes. Th ey also luckily, I do not plan on letting Review one in six internet pornography gal if carried out such as rape or child directed the movie where Brad go of my hate and will probably visitors are women, 17 percent of these molestation. Pitt gets shot by George Clooney die at a very young age because women admit to having an addiction to However, not every person who fre- and a fi lm where a man finds out of it. internet pornography. Mark B. Kastle- quents pornographic Internet sites is an he has terminal cancer and his Happy Holidays. man, author of the book, “Th e Drug addict. Although several male UTEP young son probably gets killed of the New Millennium, Th e Brain students admitted to frequenting por- by a tornado. Want to go?” Matthew Munden may be reached at prospector@ utep.edu. BY CRYSTAL ROBERT Science Behind Internet Pornography nographic Internet sites more than My family is the sort of fam- The Prospector Use”, one out of every six women strug- once a week, they do not feel this habit ily that enjoys watching “Th e gles with an addiction to internet porn, interferes with their daily activities. For Christmas Story” during that It’s no secret that and more than 80 percent of these the UTEP students I spoke to, Internet awful 24-hour marathon on sex is the most women will take their addiction offl ine. pornographic sites were used mainly TBS every year. I like the fi lm searched for topic Th e poll conducted by Internet Filter for entertainment purposes and stress a lot, but I can only take on the Internet. Review also found that 13 percent of relief. lamps that look like legs, Th ere are an es- women admit to accessing pornogra- tongues stuck to cold timated 4.5 million One female UTEP undergraduate phy while at work. Finally, the ratio of poles and a fat blonde known porno- student admitted to frequenting Inter- women to men in chat rooms is now graphic websites on net pornographic sites that exhibited kid getting kicked down two to one. the Internet. Every female-on-female sexual activity. Al- a slide by Santa a couple of Th e experts from the Society for the second $3,075 is though this student admitted she is not times every year. Advancement of Sexual Health ask that spent on pornography. In that same homosexual or bisexual, she enjoyed If I watch something so one consider three basic things when second, 28, 258 Internet users are view- this type of pornography, as it was more sweet too many times, the level defi ning sexual addiction. Th e fi rst ing pornography. Every 39 minutes a sensual, explaining that not all pornog- is loss of control over whether or not new pornographic video is created in raphy is geared toward women. the U.S. you engage in specifi c out-of-control Th e introduction of Chatroulette, Th e Internet has made pornography sexual behavior. Second, are there sig- a website that pairs strangers from highly accessible for anyone wishing nifi cant consequences because of this around the world together for webcam- to access it, adding to the increasing sexual behavior, and fi nally do you feel based conversations, has changed the number of individuals who have be- like you’re always thinking about your direction of pornographic and anony- come addicted to pornography without sexual behavior, especially unwillingly. mous encounters on the web. Chatrou- Th e Society for the Advancement of having to venture into dark and sticky lette has now prohibited pornographic Sexual Health also suggests a sexual ad- corners. material banning some users for several diction checklist that is more specifi c Th e National Council on Sexual Ad- minutes, hours or months for violating to cybersex. Behaviors to look out for diction and Compulsivity estimate that the terms. are an increasing number of online six to eight percent of Americans are However, there are still other web- time focused on sexual encounters and sex addicts, 70 percent of that popula- sites like Omegle and the nefarious involvement in multiple romantic or tion reported having a problem with Rude Roulette that join strangers to- Internet pornography over the last 10 sexual aff airs in chat rooms. Also be years. aware of online use that interferes with see SEX on page B8 CLASS OF 2010
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO THE PROSPECTOR PAGEB8ENTERTAINMENT December 2, 2010 Profi le Theater student looking for Broadway BY JACKIE DEVINE In between her performances of “A become something daunting, it’s always The Prospector Christmas Carol,” she landed a role as something fun.” the narrator in UTEP Dinner Th eatre’s Torres’ passion for acting and singing Many people admit to stage fright production of “Joseph and the Amazing doesn’t stop there. She worked on a tele- when simply speaking in front of peo- Technicolor Dreamcoat.” vision commercial for Anamarc College ple, let alone singing and acting. Th at’s “Veronica is a very talented and funny where she portrayed a nursing student. not the case for Veronica Torres, who is actress, she can always be counted on to One day she dreams of playing Elpha- working on her master’s degree in pre- do a professional job,” said Greg Taylor, ba, the bad witch in the Broadway musi- speech/language pathology. associate professor of musical theater cal “Wicked.” She graduated last year with a bache- and UTEP Dinner Th eatre director, who “I just get inspired by everyone on lor’s degree in music theater and has per- is on leave in London. “Her willingness stage,” Torres said. “I aspire to be like all formed in several UTEP Dinner Th eatre to try anything to make her part better of them because only the stage fi lls my productions and concerts. is a joy.” It all started when she graduated from Other notable shows Torres have been heart with happiness. It’s a euphoric feel- Burges High School in 2005, and went on in are the 25th Anniversary Dinner Th e- ing aft er you complete a show and hear a trip to New York with her classmates. atre with Sir Tim Rice. Th e UTEP music the audience clapping.” “I saw my fi rst Broadway show there, and theatre department put on a concert Torres wants to continue acting and which was “Hairspray,” and I was so in his honor. singing, but in the meantime she is very inspired, from that day I knew what I “I got to meet him and other Broadway content with her work. She has advice for wanted to do,” Torres said. veterans like Nikki Renee Daniels, Hugh people that want to pursue singing and At UTEP she fi lled her curriculum Panaro, who was the original Phantom acting. with music and theater classes to sharp- of the Opera, and Andrea McArdle, who “No matter what, if you enjoy it, do en her skills. Her fi rst taste of the stage was the original little orphan Annie,” it. If you love it and have a passion for was the holiday production “A Christ- Torres said. it don’t listen to negativity,” Torres said. mas Carol.” Torres has been in countless other mu- Th is February she hopes to perform “It was a great experience, I loved it,” sicals and plays such as “Hair,” in which with the El Paso Symphonic Band sing- said Torres, who performed in the play she played Margaret Mead, a lead role. ing as the narrator for the show “Green for three years. She has also been in “Rent” and “La Cage Eggs and Ham.” Torres said music will “What I admire about her talent is that Aux Folles,” in which she played Madam always be a part of her life, and she hopes she is humble about her singing she nev- Dindon. Torres was also in “Cats.” people will see more of her in the future. er goes around bragging that she is better “I have to say Vero’s work ethic is just “She is always a bright and funny per- than anyone,” said Andre San-Chez, who right. She knows how to have fun but she Special to The Prospector son and just a pleasure to work with,” is one of Torres’ former cast mates and a knows when to buckle down and get her Multi-talented Veronica Torres, speech/language pathology Taylor said. senior music theater major. “She can get work together,” San-Chez said. “While graduate student, has performed in multiple productions. things that take others a while to grasp.” working with her she never lets her work Jackie Devine may be reached at [email protected].
SEX from page B5 please be aware that your image may be anyone holding a cell phone or device recorded. with photo capabilities may be taking Th e El Paso Playhouse welcomes gether and have not incorporated the Some cyber-safety experts recom- your picture and you don’t want to do CLASSIC from page B2 same limitations. community members to join them mend you take the following steps to anything in range of a camera that you Th e production will be a unique Omegle remains innocent enough for the Christmas classic. Th ere will protect yourself from keeping rather don’t want the world to see. Finally, you experience because actors will while Rude Roulette advertises itself be six performances at 8 p.m. start- intimate moments from being distrib- may want to frequently Google your come up to the mic like they did in as Chatroulette for adults, encouraging uted on the web. Th ese steps include ing Dec. 10-12 and 17-19. name and screen name to ensure your the old days of radio programming strangers to “get naked.” treating your laptop and phone like To make reservations, contact the image isn’t being shared. and read their lines while making If participating in a website that uses your cash card, keeping them in your El Paso Playhouse located at 2501 their own sound eff ects. cameras to facilitate intimate situations, sight at all times. Always assume that Crystal Robert may be reached at [email protected]. Montana Ave. “Th e rehearsal process is the same as other plays,” said Fred “It’s a heartwarming story that Keyser, the actor who plays Bailey. teaches a good lesson and entertain- “It’s all about understanding the ing for all ages,” Szatkowski said. characters and what actions they Jackie Devine may be reached prospector@utep. would do.” edu. PAGE B9
December 2, 2010 editor sportsSal Guerrero, 747-7445 Basketball Column It was fun while it Miners down NMSU, again lasted BY SAL GUERRERO The Prospector BY ALEX MORALES Senior guard Randy Culpepper lit the Pan The Prospector American Center on fi re with 3-pointers to help guide his team past the New Mexico State Ag- Th e end of the year gies 74-72 Nov. 30. is already approach- Th e Miners (5-2) shot 50 percent from the ing, and I was just get- ting started with my fi eld en route to sweeping the Aggies (2-5) this column. My time has season, following a 73-56 victory seven days come and gone, but earlier at the Don Haskins Center. it hasn’t been without “We’re just real pleased to get the win,” head raising eyebrows because of what I have coach Tim Floyd said. “It is a good thing there said. weren’t a couple minutes left on the clock I gained a lot of fans, but there has because I don’t think (the win) would have also been a lot of readers who do not happened.” like me, but as a journalist, that comes With 2:30 left in the second half and the Min- with the territory. I said the Miners ers leading 69-62, the Aggies shot their way would fi nish 6-6 and they did, they would need help to make a bowl game, back into the game. NMSU senior guard Gordo which they got. I was wrong about head Castillo hit a 3-pointer to cut the lead down coach Mike Price not coming back. I to four. A minute later, aft er Culpepper made made a mistake, but who doesn’t? one of his two free throws, Aggie junior guard Th e way I see it, previous writers Hernst Laroche made a layup putting NMSU were scared to say how bad some of down 70-67. Th e Miners then missed an oppor- our teams actually were, but I wasn’t. I tunity to go up by fi ve when junior guard Julyan didn’t care that I said our football team Stone missed a jumper. Th e Aggies rebounded, was a huge disappointment this year, drove down the court and missed a layup with despite coming off a huge win against 14 seconds left in the game. SMU. In all reality, we should have only lost to Houston this year, but that did Th e Aggies cut the lead down to one with a not happen. 3-pointer by Laroche with under two seconds But maybe this season is diff erent for remaining, but the Miners fended off the attack, our beloved Miners. Usually, when we drawing a foul to send Culpepper to the line, do not take care of business at the end eliminating any chance for NMSU to complete of the season we do not get any help BOB CORRAL / The Prospector the comeback. from anyone else. Th is year, thanks to Senior center Claude Britten dunks over an Aggie defender Nov. 30 in the Pan American Center. see NMSU on page B10 Houston losing to Texas Tech and not becoming bowl eligible, we are assured a bowl berth. Maybe, this team will do something Volleyball that no other team has done since the 1960’s, which is win a bowl game. Even if they do not win, being a Min- El Paso natives play out their dreams one last time er fan should be really fun and excit- ing with Tim Floyd at the helm of the basketball team and having Mike Price “It’s awesome. When I played out BY ALEX MORALES around for another year. of state my family didn’t get to watch The Prospector Floyd has the ability to recruit some me, so having them here meant a lot, really nice recruits, which can keep us At the end of the season, every which was the best thing I could have in the mix for a conference title every sports team has a senior night, and it had,” Muela said. “Th ey have sup- year that we have him on the bench. was no diff erent for the Miners’ vol- ported me throughout my entire life Th e resemblance between of legend- leyball team, even though only two and having them watch me makes ary coach Don Haskins and Tim Floyd El Paso natives are graduating. them really proud.” will have fans coming back to watch the As the fi nal whistle blew on their Nolasco never thought that play- Miners. last home game, a lot of emotions ing volleyball at a Division I level As for the football team, we are go- were running through the minds of was possible when she was playing ing to need to recruit a quarterback Jennifer Nolasco and Kyla Muela. for Horizon High School. It soon with Trevor Vittatoe leaving aft er this Th ey could not believe that their col- became a reality and aft er four years season. Vittatoe has been the heart and legiate career had just come to an playing with the Miners as defensive soul of the off ense the last four years end. specialist, she is grateful for the op- and without him we would not have “I don’t have words to describe won as many games. portunity she was given. how I felt,” Nolasco said. “I was very I do not know if the backup quar- “I am honored to have played excited to play, I was happy my fam- terbacks that we have on the team are for UTEP,” Nolasco said. “I never ily was here and I just wanted to going to be the answer for the future. If thank the fans and everybody that thought that I’d be playing Division we can get a legitimate QB, I think we supported me.” I, especially coming from a small will be able to improve, but if we don’t, As for Muela, her eyes were fi lled school. It was a great experience and it may be a long year for the Miners. with tears as emotions and memories I thank Ken (head coach Ken Mur- As I write my last few sentences I just of her career got the best of her. phy) and the girls for being great want to thank the people who read my “Th ere were a lot of emotions, I teammates.” column. Whether you like me, hate me, was excited, I was sad, I was nervous,” Coach Murphy has had both or just appreciate what I have to say, you Muela said. “I felt like we didn’t re- players for at least two years, and are the reason why I get asked to write ally talk about what we were doing, throughout that time period he has columns. so I just kind of ran out there. I was seen the hard work pay off as they Lastly, to all the athletes that are on mostly nervous, but it’s bittersweet.” have both worked their way into the the team, you have to be able to take Both Nolasco and Muela have lineup. criticism. If a journalist like me is able had the privilege of being able to “I think they are both really good to get under your skin, just imagine have their families watch them play kids,” Murphy said. “I think Kyla has how it would be to take criticism at the national level. You would get eaten throughout their entire volleyball ca- given a lot to us. When she goes in alive. So man up and be able to take the reers. Muela did not have that privi- she always does a solid job. Jenny is a lege for two years playing her fi rst DIANA AMARO / The Prospector criticism because you only get it when starter for us right now who is play- you deserve it. two collegiate years at Dowling Col- ing well.” Senior defensive specialist Jennifer Nolasco attempts to serve the lege, but she came back home to play ball at Memorial Gym. Alex Morales may not be reached at prospector@utep. in front of her family. see DREAMS on page B11 edu. THE PROSPECTOR PAGEB10SPORTS December 2, 2010
Football Record breaking Vittatoe shines bright
a lot of quarterbacks play throughout the years at UTEP. “I’ve been fortunate as a Miner fan, before I was a player and as a coach, to see a lot of great quarterbacks, and he’s as good as I’ve seen,” Rodriguez said. “I was blessed to play with some good ones like Rocky [Perez], Jordan [Palmer] and he’s as good or better than any of them.” Senior quarterback/receiver James Th omas II came in to UTEP with Vittatoe in the same recruiting class, which has helped them learn from one another. While serving as a back- up and a target when he has been a receiver, Th omas has learned a lot from Vittatoe. “We came in together so we both grew up together in this off ense,” Th omas said. “He’s had more experi- ence, but we just kind of learn from each other. I noticed how he wants to DIANA AMARO / The Prospector be perfect all the time in everything Senior quarterback Trevor Vittatoe set almost every passing record at UTEP in his four years with the Miners. He also finishes his career in he does and that is something I took the top 15 in career passing yards in Football Bowl Subdivision history and top 18 in career passing touchdowns. from him.” Everyone attributes Vittatoe’s suc- BY ALEX MORALES Cincinnati Bengals. Even though Vit- to be the best at everything he does ers’ quarterbacks was lost to Arizona cess to his calm character under pres- The Prospector tatoe broke Palmer’s records, what he and make her proud. State, Vittatoe became the man for the sure. Th at is one thing that stands out is even more excited about is the op- “I dedicated this season to my job. to Price, Th omas and Rodriguez. Senior quarterback Trevor Vitta- portunity to go to a bowl game. mom,” Vittatoe said. “She’s been the “I sent Aaron [Price, off ensive co- “He doesn’t lose his cool when he toe came into the season on track to “You know it is fun to break records motivation to everything that I have ordinator] down to watch the state has to make tough throws,” Rodriguez become the most prolifi c passer in and all that stuff ,” Vittatoe said. “Th e done. I felt really good that I was able championship game,” Price said. “He said. “If you know Trevor, you know UTEP history. best feeling of everything is that we to accomplish all this during my ca- called me before the game and he said that he doesn’t lose his cool because As the season progressed it wasn’t a are going to a bowl game and this reer at UTEP.” ‘Dad, this guy can throw any ball, I he has a very calm demeanor in the matter of if he’d break the record, but team has an opportunity to do some- Head coach Mike Price was able just watched him in warm-ups and game. When he has to make a tough a matter of when. thing no team has done in a while and to recruit Vittatoe right out of high we have to take this guy.’ Th at is when throw or tough decisions he doesn’t Th e career passing yards and ca- that’s to win a bowl game.” school, where he won a state champi- we pulled the trigger.” bat an eye. Th at is what separates him reer touchdown records that Vittatoe Vittatoe has motivation like any onship in football with Trinity High Linebackers coach Robert Rodri- from the rest.” broke was set in 2006 by Jordan Palm- other athlete, but when his mother School. Vittatoe almost didn’t come guez has been a lifelong fan of UTEP er who now plays in the NFL with the Kari Vittatoe passed away, he strived to UTEP, but when one of the Min- football, he had the chance to watch Alex Morales may be reached at [email protected].
NMSU from page B9 points on the night in 37 minutes of more and try and help my team get “Unfortunately the great equalizer play. He scored 25 of those 32 points the win,” Britten said. of the 3-point ball sank us again,” in the fi rst half, surpassing his sea- Aggressive play was the key for head coach Marvin Menzies said. son-high in just 20 minutes of play. the Miners in the fi nal seconds of “(Culpepper) made deep shots. Ev- Along with Culpepper, senior cen- the game. Stone, who scored seven erywhere I’ve been if you are doing ter Claude Britten scored double- points and grabbed fi ve boards, that, it is a neutralizer. It takes the digit points with 13, going 6-of-10 came down with a defensive re- wind out of your sail and quiets the from the fi eld while pulling down bound with 14 seconds left in the c row d .” seven rebounds. game that sent him to the line put- Culpepper shot 50 percent from “I came out more aggressive. ting UTEP up 71-67. the fl oor, draining 5-of-10 from the Coach told me I needed to start re- “Th is game means a lot. I couldn’t 3-point line and fi nishing with 32 bounding so I tried to go to the glass watch it slip, Georgia Tech slipped by us,” Stone said. “Me as a senior and a leader on the team, I couldn’t let that happen. I had to be the most intense on the team.” While the Miners played aggres- sive all game, they still lost the battle to the Aggies on the boards 42-29. NMSU also had 12 second-chance points compared to the Miners’ six. Th e NMSU defense proved to be %& trouble for the Miners, who turned the ball over 14 times in the game. Th e Aggies also stole the ball eight %'( times from UTEP. Floyd said his team had trouble with the full-court press of NMSU. “Th at’s my fault. We had worked on it very hard before we saw them the fi rst time and handled it well,” Floyd said. “We’ll work on it, we have really good guards, that’s all schematic. We didn’t do a very good job of handling that and that’s on ABAD us.” T UTEP now has a 12-day break to get back to work in preparation for ! their next game against Arkansas- "# " #$ Pine Bluff at 7:05 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Don Haskins Center. )*+(,-%(.'(-/( "( Sal Guerrero may be reached at [email protected]. THE PROSPECTOR December 2, 2010 PAGEB11SPORTS
Football simplystated UTEP Cross Country sweeps C-USA Athlete of Miners bowl-bound after Houston loss the Year awards BY ALEX MORALES UTEP’s Risper Kimaiyo and El- The Prospector kana Rotich have been selected as the Th e UTEP Miners are going bowl- 2010 Conference USA Cross Country ing aft er getting help from in-state Athletes of the Year, the league an- nounced Dec. 1. rival Texas Tech when they defeated Th e sweep marks the third time in the University of Houston 35-20 on conference history that one school is Nov. 27 awarded both the female and male Th e Miners controlled their own athlete of the year awards as voted by destiny at the end of the season, the league’s head coaches. Th e honor but faltering down the stretch los- is Kimaiyo’s second consecutive of ing fi ve of their last six games hurt her career and Rotich’s fi rst. their chances. If Houston beat Texas Kimaiyo wrapped up the 2010 cam- Tech, the Miners likely would have paign earning her second-straight been the odd man out and not play- cross country All-America honor ing in a bowl game. aft er fi nishing fourth at the 2010 UTEP will now play the waiting NCAA Championships. Prior to na- game until they fi nd out which bowl tionals, the sophomore won the 2010 calls. Th e Miners have a chance to Mountain Regional and repeated as play in four bowl games. the C-USA Championship medalist. Th e fi rst bowl they could be in- She became the fi rst Miner to cap- ture a Mountain Region individual vited to is the New Mexico Bowl in title and earn USTFCCCA Regional Albuquerque. Dec. 18. Th is would Athlete of the Year honors. Th e Kenya be a very appealing bowl for the native was named C-USA Athlete of Miners as the proximity will be able the Week three times this season and to attract a lot of Miners fans. Plus, owns seven career weekly honors. bowls are looking for teams to fi ll Kimaiyo is the only female runner this game. from UTEP to win C-USA’s top cross- Th is game could be against Fresno country award. State, which is a Western Athletic Rotich concluded the 2010 sea- Conference opponent that the Min- son earning the second USTFCCCA ers are very familiar with. Th e last All-Mountain Region honor of his time these two teams faced each career. Th e sophomore also won his other was in 2004 when the Miners fi rst Conference USA individual title went into Fresno and won 24-21. with a personal-best time of 23:30, Th e next possible choice for the earning All-C-USA fi rst team. He was the top fi nisher for the Miners Miners is the R&L Carriers Bowl in four of seven races ran this season. in New Orleans. Th is game also Th e Kenya native has earned a pair of takes place on Dec. 18. If invited to C-USA Athlete of the Week awards. play, the Miners opponent would Rotich is the second UTEP runner be Florida International University. DIANA AMARO / The Prospector to win C-USA’s top cross-country Th e Golden Panthers (6-5, 6-1 Sun award. Th e Miners have won four of Belt) won the Sun Belt Conference. Junior running back Joe Banyard jukes an Arkansas-Pine Bluff defender Sept. 4 at the Sun Bowl. The the six yearly honors since joining the UTEP and FIU have never played Miners beat the Golden Lions 31-10 in the season opener. league in 2005. against each other in football. Th e next possibility for the Min- Southern California, University of put the Miners against a team from all, but possess a better conference ers could be a trip to the Aloha State Colorado, and Boise State Univer- the Mountain West Conference. Th e record than the Miners. Th is could and an invitation to the Sheraton sity. Th e Warriors played the Tro- opponent coming out of the Moun- be a back and forth aff air that could Hawaii Bowl on Dec. 24. Th e Min- jans tight, losing 49-36, but lost the tain West could be BYU. draw a lot of attention to this bowl ers opponent in this game is none other two by more than 15 points. Th is matchup is possibly the best game. other than the host team, the Uni- Th e last time Hawaii and UTEP matchup for the Miners, which will Th e Miners will be assured of a versity of Hawaii. Th e Warriors and met was in 2004 when the Miners refuel the old rivalry from the Bor- spot no matter what, and with bowl Miners have a long history since handed the Warriors a 51-20 loss at derland Conference in the 1980s. A games being rare in this football they had a heated rivalry when they the Sun Bowl. lot of alumni from UTEP also live program, UTEP will be happy to were both a part of the WAC. Th e last bowl game the Miners in the Fort Worth/Dallas area which be invited to any four of these bowl Hawaii (9-3, 7-1 WAC) has lost could get an invite to is the Bell He- will draw fans for the game. three games this year. Th ose loss- licopters Armed Forces Bowl Dec. Th e Cougars (6-6, 5-3 MWC) games. es came against the University of 30 in Hurst, Texas. Th e game would have the same identical record over- Alex Morales may be reached at [email protected].
DREAMS from page B9 To coach Murphy, the loss of these two girls is more than just losing pieces to next year’s team. To him, it’s a loss that will hurt the team because of how close they are. “To us it’s more about a loss of teammates to be honest,” Mur- phy said. “We are not thinking too much about personnel and all that kind of stuff . It’s more we are close with them. Th ey are good kids, they work hard and we are going to miss having them in our practice.” Before both girls leave the team $10$10 LUNCHLUNCHH SSPECIALPECIAL and their teammates for good, CHOOSECHOOSE OONENNE FRFROM:OM: they are going to try and leave ITALIANITALIANN PANINO,PANINO, CHICKEN/PESTOCHICKEN/PEST TO PASTA,PASA TA, VEGGIE PANINO,PANINO, this young team with pointers for GARDGARDENEN PPASTAASTA OR TURTURKEYRKEY CROISSANT next year. Nolasco left her team- ANDAND CCHOOSEHOOSE OONENENE FFROM:ROM: COLESLAW, KETTLE CHIPS, SWEET POTATO WAFFLE FRIES, FRENCH FRIES mates with this piece of advice. CAESAR SALAD “I am just going to tell them to YOUR CHOICE OF: have fun,” Nolasco said. “Th ey ICED TEA, SODA, WATER OR COFFEE should have fun, play their heart $2 OFF WITH VALID UTEP I.D. out every single game because it MONDAY-SATURDAY, 11AM-10PM goes by quick. You never know when it’s going to be over.” Alex Morales may be reached at prospector@ utep.edu. THE PROSPECTOR PAGEB12SPORTS December 2, 2010
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