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Editor-in-Chief OPINION Adrian Broaddus , 747-7446 An eating disorder is much Why a professional soccer team is what more than that—it’s a disease El Paso needs By leslie sariñana of throwing up or taking pills By adrian broaddus sport and the new incentives to ad- Opening its doors for its inaugural The Prospector that I didn’t have a problem. The Prospector vance El Paso. season last year, the El Paso Coyotes The attraction that a soccer team To recognize and Eating disorders, especially It seems like brought in tons of people for each would bring is really like none oth- admit you have a anorexia nervosa, have the most people are game of this semi-professional in- er in the local area. Think about the problem is one of highest mortality rate of any tired of talking door soccer team. Chihuahuas—people don’t neces- the most difficult about the pro- After talking with some fans, they mental illness, according to sarily watch the game attentively, things to come to posed $180-mil- knew most of the players’ history, the National Institute of Men- but they still have a great time at terms with. lion multi-pur- where they’ve played before and had tal Health. the games. I had an eating pose arena in the At one point I weighed 106 A soccer team would provide an their favorite players. Despite the team disorder for a cou- downtown Duran- pounds, when the minimum extra attraction in the city that’s losing every game of the season, each ple of years, and it’s guito area, which worth going to. While people in El game still brought in a good number still something that exists in the back weight for my height and age is now pending a Paso are starting to go to less and less of fans and never disappointed in of my mind. group was 119. court appeal by the city. Whether one was for the construc- to UTEP’s athletic events. making games interesting. My disease has a name: an- I kept losing weight, but I tion of the stadium or for the pres- There’s room for a new local More so, many Juárez citizens and orexia nervosa. never saw the results. Through team to emerge and steal the hearts even El Pasoans make the trip to go my eyes I looked exactly the ervation of people’s homes and stores The UTEP Counseling Cen- in the Union Plaza area, one thing of the locals. to the FC Juárez games, which usu- ter lists signs of this disorder same as I did when I started. was for certain—most wanted some- In The City magazine’s Best of the ally pack the stadium in Mexico. to include excessive weight In focusing on my body look- thing to simply come of it. But after City issue, the Chihuahuas won best The bottom line is that El Paso is a loss, disruption of the men- team of El Paso in the past years, ing a certain way, I didn’t notice nearly two years, it feels like nothing soccer town and a soccer team here strual cycle, extreme sensitiv- all of the other things that start- has been accomplished. which is a testament to how much ity to cold, fine, downy hair would thrive with regional support. ed to go wrong. My hair thinned That’s when talk of the city try- the city has accepted the team. covering the body surface, dull With a soccer team, El Paso’s out, I never had a regular pe- ing to get a professional soccer team When the announcement of stringy hair, wearing bulky the team first came to light, many prosperity and progression as a city riod, I disrupted my growth, I sparked up again. No, this team will clothes to hide thinness and people were against it and vowed would substantially improve. It gives became weak and had a vitamin not play in the Duranguito area or denial of the problem. to never step foot in the stadium. visitors from out of town another op- and iron deficiency. the proposed multi-purpose center, It’s only one of the many but instead different businessmen are Moreover, when the team’s mascot tion, although they might not neces- types of eating disorders that My anorexia disorder has looking into the possibility. was announced, more controversy sarily enjoy sports. It gives families exists. Someone who was an- even resulted in more serious MountainStar Sports Group, the was stirred and some El Pasoans and individuals an extra option for a orexia nervosa obsesses over health problems that I still organization that helped bring the seemed discontented. weekend spot. what they eat, over exercise and have today. El Paso Chihuahuas Triple-A base- But now, it’s almost impossible Then comes the long-term pros- will often starve themselves. At least 30 million people ball team, has been actively pursu- to imagine local sports without the perity. With a soccer team, more lo- Chihuahuas, especially the mascot For me it started right be- of all ages and genders suffer ing conversations regarding bringing cal businesses have the opportunity fore my freshman year of high a Division II United Soccer League that everyone now adores. from an eating disorder in the to grow in the area where the stadi- school. I had never noticed my team to the Sun City. Now imagine the possibility of a U.S., and every 62 minutes at um is built, more jobs will be created body until one day I went to Businessmen Paul Foster and Josh new soccer team joining the city and and on a grand scale, more franchises the pool with my friends and least one person dies as a direct Hunt, who were both important fac- becoming as beloved as the Chihua- all of the other girls’ bodies result from an eating disorder. tors in bringing in the Chihuahuas, huas. It can happen. might look El Paso’s way. looked different than mine. It took a very serious health have been scouting different places The demographic of El Paso ca- With this, there could even be After that, I began by trying scare, my mother constantly where this could be located, such as ters heavily toward something like the possibility of a professional to eat healthier and exercise supervising me as I ate and a the Union Pacific railroad property this. Being a border city with Mexico team, such as an MLS team, base- more. I was already playing tremendous amount of disci- and the Asarco land. right across from us, the soccer com- ball team, basketball team or even a basketball at the time so exer- pline for me to be able to get Even the USL is interested in the munity is well known throughout football team. city, telling El Paso Inc. that they are the region. There are different teams cise wasn’t new to me—I just back on track and eat regularly. One thing is for certain however, pushed myself more. I began “looking closely at El Paso.” throughout the area that aren’t even Anorexia is a terrible mental a soccer club is the exact thing El noticing other people’s bodies A soccer team in El Paso would professional, but are still widely at- Paso needs. more and more, and compared disease that’s nearly impos- work out extremely well due to the tended, such as FC Juárez and the El Follow Adrian Broaddus on Twitter @adrian_broaddus myself to them. When I felt I sible to get rid of. I want to be city’s demographic–its love for the Paso Coyotes. didn’t see any changes, I start- better, so I have to make it a ed eating less. big deal to always want to eat WHAT DO YOU THINK? Little by little, I would cut in order to condition my mind This week’s poll question: my food intake even more. I to it. I have subconsciously Do you think a professional soccer team will prosper in El Paso? would just have breakfast at found myself looking at nutri- home and lie about having tion facts and often skipping lunch at school so my mom one meal here and there. answer at theprospectordaily.com wouldn’t notice. After that, I If you recognize any of these WHAT DO YOU THINK? skipped breakfast and lunch and would only have a bowl of symptoms in yourself or any- Last week’s poll results: cereal for dinner. one you know, please seek What is your favorite movie from the Star Wars saga? This went on for three years. help. This is not something I had to hide the food my mom that can go untreated. “The Empire Strikes Back” (22%) gave me so she would think I I don’t like Star Wars (19%) ate it. I thought that because Leslie Sarinana may be reached at I never went to the extreme [email protected]. “A New Hope” (14%) “Return of the Jedi” (14%) The Prospector is committed to the accuracy. 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Virtual program aims to help victims of eating disorders By rene delgadilo will call Valeria, said that her eating “I distanced myself from every- stress relievers, even drugs and ders, among other eating disor- The Prospector disorder was taking over her life. one, fearing they would insist on go- anything else to get my mind off ders. Currently, there are 24 lo- “I became obsessive. I looked ing to get something to eat. I hated eating,” Valeria said. “What peo- Every hour a person with an eating cations distributed throughout like a pale face with two black holidays like Thanksgiving, where ple don’t know is anorexia is not disorder dies in the United States. seven states of the U.S. holes for eyes. But I would get there would be food everywhere. a choice. It’s not a way for people According to the National Despite not being on that list, El dizzy, my hair was falling out, my I would cry just thinking about it,” to cry for attention or something Pasoans who are struggling with Eating Disorder Association whole body would ache and my she said. to make fun of. It is a very seri- an eating disorder can still receive (NEDA), more than 30 million heart felt horrible,” she said. Valeria said that people’s com- ous mental illness, and in 50 to help from this recovery center. people in the U.S. will suffer from Valeria said she started to hate ments about her body caused intense 80 percent of cases, it’s actually A new nationwide virtual pro- an eating disorder throughout her body and decided to cut out pain on her physical and mental genetic–completely out of some- gram offered by Eating Recovery their life. all sugars, carbohydrates and fats health. one’s control.” A UTEP student, who wished to from her diet, resulting in her los- “It caused me to go days with- Despite having gone through Center aims to help people like Vale- remain anonymous and whom we ing about 30 pounds. out eating, taking painkillers, such a difficult experience, Vale- ria, who are struggling with eating ria said she had the courage to disorders, at any stage of the illness open up about her eating disorder through the use of technology. to her parents and seek help from “The program is 10 hours and a a therapist. half per week and it includes three “In the dark, there’s always hours of group therapy three hope, and the only one stopping times a week, and these sessions you from getting help is yourself,” include meal support, followed by Valeria said. a nutrition group and that all oc- Valeria is among the many col- curs via video technology on the lege students who suffer from at computer,” said Dr. Casey Tall- least one eating disorder. ent, national collegiate outreach NEDA reports that 10 to 20 per- director for the Eating Recovery cent of college women and 4 to 10 Center in Denver. “In addition to percent of college men may have some form of an eating disorder. that, they have an individual and Eating Recovery Center is an family session with a therapist international eating disorder re- once a week, and they also meet covery center, where patients can with one of our registered dieti- receive treatment for anorexia, tians every other week.” bulimia and binge eating disor- see eating disorders on page 5
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Atziry Ibarra Erandi Martinez Kelvin Alexander Isela Mendoza Ondrej Bílek Graduate student in business Freshman electrical engineering major Junior kinesiology major Freshman criminal justice major Graduate student computer sciences administration “Basically social media, because everybody “My first source is the one that appears first “I check the news on social media like Face- “I usually get them from the internet. In order to “I get my news from Snapchat because it is post news there.” in the morning. I also use the News App of book, Instagram and Twitter. I also check on know the news is trustworthy, I always check the easy to access it.” the iPhone and I check the New York Times.” newspapers like the New York Times.” sources.”
Nerea Hernandez Dario Vazquez Rebecca Harding Ana gutierrez Gianna Abraham Junior anthropology major Freshman music performance major Sophomore media advertising major Sophomore economics major Sophomore multimedia journalism “I use Twitter and the News App of the iPhone. “My favorite news provider is CNN, despite all “I get my news from online sources. I’ll “I get my news from Facebook. I follow a major I usually read New York Times and CNN be- the fake news info lately. I think they are the most read any article that I see and grabs my lot of news pages and my feed is always “I get my news from Twitter mostly because I cause for me those are the best sources.” balanced. I admit they are a little bit liberal.” attention. covered by news.” spend a lot of time on Twitter.”
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eating disorderS from page 3 ing treatment through a screen. According to NEDA, fewer Tallent said one of the most than 30 percent of people with common eating disorders among college students is drunkorexia, an eating disorder seek any type the skipping of meals as a way to of treatment because of stigma, save calories for alcohol, and bu- misconceptions and lack of edu- limia nervosa, which is character- cation. Tallent said she wants to ized by a period of bingeing fol- see those barriers broken. lowed by purging. She said the cost for the virtual “Many people feel ashamed be- program and the one-on-one pro- cause of their size and that is why gram will vary for each patient, many of them don’t seek any kind but she said the center will advise of support or treatment,” Tallent the patients about how to find a said. “We wanted to provide them way to pay for this treatment. with a unique opportunity to re- “We work with individuals to look at their financial needs to de- ceive the treatment that they need.” terminate the rate, but 98 percent Reflecting on college life, Tallent of our patients are utilizing their said it is a stressful time, where a insurance,” Tallent said. “But the simple moment of stress or depres- important thing is that you enroll sion can turn into an eating disor- in the treatment as earliest as pos- der. She said eating disorders are sible because overcoming an eating disorder can take up to six years.” a way in which people cope with If patients cannot find the way stressful situations. to pay for their treatment, the “Important things like sleep, meal Eating Recovery Center Founda- time and relaxation are often miss- tion can step in to pay for the re- ing in student’s schedules,” Tallent mainder of the expenses. This program will be beneficial said. “Make sure to prioritize time for college students, who don’t that will help you relax, while keep- have time to schedule a one-on- ing you healthy at the same time, one appointment, according to because it makes you a more pro- courtesy of national eating disorder association Tallent. She said many people who ductive person.” Above are different eating disorder statistics among teen girls and boys. have signed up for the virtual pro- Follow Rene Delgadillo on Twitter @rdelgadillonews gram feel more comfortable receiv-
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Getting dressed up forget about their situations and as their favorite character or hero give them the chance to be kids.” and walking off into the night knocking on doors, hoping to fill Places such as University Medi- their bags with pounds of candy cal Center, Sierra Providence brings joy and memories to those Medical Center, the Ronald Mc- who take part in the tradition. However, there are many that Donald House, Reynold’s Home, are not able to participate in this Beulah Moor Children’s home joyful night. and many others are some of There are children who are bat- tling illnesses that keep them stops MPO makes during the an- from being able to walk around nual candy drive. their neighborhoods collecting As the charitable project has their favorite candy. Others are grown, so has the variety of peo- in a strained financial situation that makes it difficult to join their ple. This has led to the increased friends dressed in costumes. number in locations including What should be a worry-free local shelters and nursing homes night, is often a reminder of what the organization is able to visit. one does not have. eleniele gonza z / The Prospector For the past three years, a group Junior biological sciences major Karina Monticone delivers Halloween candy and presents to underpriviledged individuals. “We provide bags to children, of UTEP students have come to- teenagers, young adults and the gether each year to bring Hallow- een to those who don’t have the The Medical Professions Orga- table tradition that delivers candy periods of time. The bags are elderly in the variety of donation opportunity to celebrate in the nization (MPO) Halloween Candy and prize bags to youth around the filled with a variety of treats from locations that we serve,” Ontive- same way as others. Drive has become an annual chari- El Paso region. candies to small prizes. ros said. The idea for this giving project be- “It may seem small, but the kids gan when Karina Monticone, a ju- involved truly enjoy it,” Monti- Senior citizens have also be- nior biological sciences major, who cone said. come a major part of the groups was only a freshman at the time, As for those who may not be the MPO reaches out to as well. wanted to do something to give back able to enjoy the candy due to diet “Everyone loves Halloween to the El Paso community. restrictions, they also receive spe- Monticone, who is currently on cial bags. and has an inner child at heart,” a path to become a pediatric on- “The last thing we want is for Monitcone said. “My favorite part cologist, has a deep love for chil- anyone to feel excluded,” Monti- is passing out the candy to both dren, which inspired her to create cone explained. “We have prize a volunteer project that would bags for those who cannot have the kids and senior citizens. They bring smiles to those who are candy. Inside those bags, we in- honestly just want to talk and most in need. clude toys, stickers, pencils and communicate with you. It’s more With Halloween being her fa- other Halloween knickknacks.” than just passing out candy, it’s vorite holiday, she decided that The number of candy bags de- it was the perfect time of year livered has also grown over the building connections and letting give back to the kids she adores past three years. What started at them know you care about them.” so much. about 100 bags has grown to al- The hope is that this project “My future career inspired me most 400 bags delivered each year. continues to grow. It has become to create this project,” she said. “I The MPO has partnered up with have a passion for kids and I love other organizations such as the an important project for the MPO to see their faces glow. Halloween Terry Foundation and chemistry and has inspired similar projects is my favorite holiday and it feels department’s peer leaders to be for other holidays. so rewarding getting to share it able to collect donations and reach with others, especially kids.” as many children as possible. “In addition to the annual can- Monticone knew she could not Once the bags have been assem- dy bag drive, we started a card- fulfill her project alone, so she bled, the members of the MPO get making drive for Valentine’s Day brought up the idea to her peers dressed up in costumes and make this past spring that we plan to do at MPO and it blossomed from a the deliveries that aim to light up small project into a candy drive the faces of the unsuspecting kids. again this coming February,” On- that has grown bigger each year. Carlos Ontiveros, president of tiveros said. “We will also be or- The MPO aims to deliver candy MPO and a senior biological scienc- ganizing our annual Thanksgiv- bags to both kids and teenagers es major, looks forward to the candy who are spending the holiday in deliveries that bring happiness to ing basket drive in the near future the hospitals due to illnesses that many people across the area. to serve those in need during the keep then hospitalized for long “Seeing a child’s eyes light up Thanksgiving holiday.” Giving back is the real drive for Monticone and the members of the MPO. Making a greater and more positive impact within the local Do not dump waste, Keep material out of the Leave natural vegetation Recycle oil, antifreeze, chemicals, paint, stormwater conveyance in place where possible and other vehicle fluids, community has become a tradition TAKE custodial waste, and system (curbs, gutters, to prevent erosion. or dispose of them of its own. And it all began with general rubbish sidewalks, streets, drains, Si es possible, deje properly to prevent the items (tires, old car parts, culverts, and arroyos). pollution of stormwater, a simple idea by a young fresh- shopping carts, etc.) into Dispose of grass, leaves, crecer a vegetación en forma natural para evitar groundwater and the man, which has now brought joy storm drains, channels, yard waste, and construction Rio Grande. la erosion. to many people in the community. or ditches. debris properly Recicle aceite, CARE No tirar basura, aparatos No tapar el flujo pluvial a anti-congelate y lubricantes “I’m glad I get to share my fa- canales, alcantarillas y arroyos electrodomésticos, muebles, o disponga propiamente vorite time of year with kids and OF YOUR llantas, y chatarra a con basura. Disponga de ellos para prevenir canales y acequias del correctamente de basura contaminación de sistema other citizens in the El Paso com- vegetal (césped, ramas, y hojas) systema de drenaje pluvial. de drenaje pluvial, mantos munity,” Monticone said. “They así como basura de construción. acuíferos y el Rio Bravo. WATER Properly dispose of need that extra love.” hazardous wastes, For more information on how pesticides, and fertilizers. Call UTEP EH&S to to help MPO and their efforts, ENVIRONMENTAL schedule waste pickups. they will be hosting an open gen- HEALTH & SAFETY Report illegal dumping in Deseche correctamente los Storm drains are easily KEEP IT OFFICE storm drains, culverts, or residuos peligrosos, identified with “NO DUMPING” eral meeting in Physical Science arroyos to UTEP EH&S. pesticdas, y fertilizantes. decals at stormwater inlets. Building, room 115, from 5 p.m.- HERTZOG BUILDING Reporte el veritdo illegal de Llama al departamento Alcantarifado fe aguas ROOM 170 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, which (915) 747-7124 residuosen los drenajes o EH&S en UTEP y agendar pluviales es identeficado [email protected] arroyos al departamento fecha para recoger con anuncions de will be their last collection day. CLEAN EH&S en UTEP los desperdicios. “NO REVERTIR DESECHOS AQUI” Follow Elenie Gonzales on Twitter @eleniegonz PAGE 7
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Editor entertainment Eddie Velazquez , 747-7446 Open books, open minds: Literarity invites curious readers to explore “This is a store for people who love they’ve read and what they are reading knows the Clarks have one of the best col- books,” said Mary Anna Clark, whose now,” Bill Clark said. lections around. mother helped in the founding of her The Clarks are always eager to wel- “I appreciate the fact that the owners hometown library in northeastern Ar- come new and frequent customers into themselves are book lovers and most es- kansas. “We make it more homey so their bookstore. Their intention is for pecially lovers of literature and poetry,” people can come in and relax and take customers of all ages to walk in with cu- Yothers said. the time to browse.” riosity, discover new or unheard of titles Each section of the shop has its own The store, which opened July 5, may and leave a lasting impression, along with special place. From poetry to travel to look like it has a small selection due a book that will expand their minds. the film and TV, each bookshelf contains to its size, but the Clarks have tens of Upon the opening of the bookstore, thousands of books from their collec- they have found themselves making Scrabble pieces that spell out the genre of tion ready to shelve. many new friends along the way. Other the book selection. And this store con- They like the fact that it is a smaller store avid readers like themselves, including tains every selection imaginable, includ- because it holds a truly curated selection. UTEP students and professors, have be- ing a small collection of vinyl records. It is a place where the owners offer select come frequent visitors to the store. This The Clarks opened Literarity, not only books that are different, interesting and has inspired the Clarks to host events to fulfill a dream, but also to create a place hard to find–unlike other bookstores. and readings featuring UTEP profes- in El Paso that creates a hub of ideas and “We’re more of a shop for curi- sors as well. a place where they can bring people to- ous readers and for people who love UTEP English Professor Brian Yothers gether to explore those ideas. to browse,” said Bill Clark, a former is one of the many professors from the “There’s a sign on our back wall that journalist and writer. “We have a lot of community who often visits the store. He says ‘Open Books Open Minds,’” Bill S eRGIO Muñoz / The Prospector books that are not in stock at Barnes believes that it is one of the most exciting Clark said. “Books inspire people, they and Noble, we have a lot of books that places in the city for those who love books Literarity is owned by Bill and Mary Anna Clark, a husband and wife duo. introduce you to other worlds, other cul- are out of print. We have collectible and have an interest in literature, the arts mortar bookstore. They opened Literar- tures to help you understand other peo- By elenie gonzalez books. We have fine leather bindings. and the humanities. The Prospector ity Book Shop, located at 5411 N. Mesa We have many books that are not read- “It’s very important for our community ple, and books are more important now In a digital age where iPads and St., this past summer. Literarity is a play ily available at other stores or online.” to have a place where books are available than ever.” Kindles are often used to read the latest on the words literature and rarity, and A unique aspect of Literarity is that the beyond the latest crop of bestsellers, and The couple, who used to spend every books, there are still those who prefer they specialize in books that are rare and Clarks are passionate about the books it’s particularly important to have a space weekend in bookstores while they lived to pick up the traditional paperback or hard to find. they sell. They have a lot of knowledge where books are cherished,” Yothers said. in Los Angeles, are now spending nearly hard-cover book. Starting the 1980s in Los Angeles until and love to take the time to talk to visi- “I’m excited by the fact that the propri- every day in their own bookstore. Books have the ability to transport their move to El Paso in 1993, the Clarks tors about books and ask questions about etors are looking at ways to bring the “The fun part about this store is the readers to different worlds, and through have been creating their own library of what they like to read, hoping to direct community together around literature in in the way we designed it, we hope to their pages expose readers to countless solid literature by collecting books from them to discover something they may the manner of bookstores like City Lights encourage people just to browse,” Mary amazing experiences. various bookstores over the last 30 years. enjoy reading. in San Francisco that have become cul- Anna said. “You may come in looking for Upon walking into Literarity, one will This is what Bill and Mary Anna “We are people who love books and tural hubs for their community.” something specific, but you may find that Clark, a husband and wife duo, had in find this store is unlike any bookstore in are willing to spend time with our visi- Being an expert in literature himself, little gem you didn’t know existed.” mind when they decided that is was time El Paso. It truly feels like walking into tors to find out what kinds of things he knows a good book when he sees for them to open up their own brick and someone’s private home library. they like, their interests, past books one. And being a regular at Literarity, he Follow Elenie Gonzalez on Twitter @eleniegonz Brainville offers a home studio setting with an experienced and professional feel By adrian broaddus time, there was no space to bridge It was their ambitious drive and in- The Prospector the gap of a home studio and a pro- dividual deep love for music that made the trio continue to pursue this dream. Tucked away in a humble suite in fessional recording studio. A lot of “It started as fun—playing music Sunland Park, New Mexico, is a re- bands want to find something that is was fun growing up—but then I real- cording studio that blends the profes- professional, where they can work on ized I wanted to make a career out of sionalism of a recording studio with their record and treat the studio as a that and continue to play music,” said the comfort of a home setting. place of comfort.” Tremper, who has worked with bands Founded by three music aficiona- In March of 2015, Ingram set up such as Great Shapes and Gila Mon- dos, Ross Ingram (chief engineer and the studio’s first location at a humble ster. “The dream of having a studio home on the westside. The home was producer), Sebastian Estrada (sound became a reality.” engineer) and Evan Tremper (in not suitable for the studio’s needs be- Brainville offers a multitude of ser- charge of artists services), Brainville cause of its small size vices, including full-service audio, recording studio has taken full flight They closed that studio after a year, mixing and mastering, lyrical consul- since its relocation in August. and then they spent another year and tation, songwriting, a network of mu- “There’s something Ross told me a half to open up a new studio. sicians for playing sessions, voiceovers when we met way back–doing stuff by It was Tremper who decided to and they are even starting to book au- yourself is good, but doing it together push for the group to go for a location diobook recording sessions. adrian broaddus / The Prospector always seems better,” Estrada said. in Sunland Park. Additionally, they help the artists Sound engineer Sebastian Estrada mixing and mastering a recording at Brainville. “Everything seems more thorough. The rest of the team jumped on board book shows, give advice for touring and That process always seemed to grow a perfect place for students to come in, What helps the group the most is with the new location and Ingram drew help with promotion. They also plan to gain some knowledge, get their hands the support they get and receive from as I went with them. It all made sense offer educational workshops for engi- up the design of the buildings, which dirty and study what we do.” one another. that we should be on a team together.” neering, recording and different musi- took a while and suffered from con- Bands they’ve already worked with “It always helps having three differ- Ingram has worked in music studios cal technology skills. struction delays. After their last inspec- include The Other Half, Sleep Plan, ent, but heavily overlapping perspec- for 13 years throughout the state of Texas, They want to offer their studio to any- tion toward the end of the summer, the Cat Suicide, Trost House (of which tives. If there’s a decision or a ques- including Sonic Ranch, Wire Recording, one who freelances in musical engineer- studio opened its doors and has been Estrada is a member), Great Shapes, tion, having two others voice their Arlyn Studios and Estuary Recording. ing and also open it up to students who Alabama Deathwalk, El Campo, Lunas opinion makes a huge difference,” “When I moved back to El Paso, it heavily booked ever since. have a desire to learn more in the studio. and Sorrytown. Ingram said. “This is something was with the intent of opening a mu- “We try to center our business “We are freelance-friendly. We want “It’s really inspiring to see the song that three of us built, but we built it sic studio,” Ingram said. “I had been around building community,” Ingram people to come in and work on their come from the idea to becoming what together.” in contact with some of my musician said. “A lot of people in the music in- stuff,” Estrada said. “For example, stu- it is,” Tremper said. “It’s like a seed The studio may be reached at info@ friends here in El Paso and talked to dustry are very focused on competitive dents at UTEP, who are taking technolo- becoming a tree. Eventually, you get brainville.com. them about what the city was lacking aspects. Our feeling is, we vastly prefer gy classes in music and need to do other to see the song release and see how in terms of a recording studio. At the community over competition.” sessions at other places. This would be people react to it.” Follow Adrian Broaddus on Twitter @adrian_broaddus | 8 | EntErtAinMEnt THEProsPECTor OctOber 24, 2017 Sexual assault is a plague in the music industry By eddie VelaZQueZ a month. She recalls staying at Fow- sexual assault. While details are hazy in inBriEf The Prospector ley’s place with the other Runaways his case he has come forth to apologize and being woken up by Fowley in the Whether you to the women he has harassed and can- middle of the night and being abused. decide to blame celed Ducktails’ U.S. tour. Her economic dependency played a uVAFm FAll FESTIVAl it on the alarm- “I am endlessly sorry for my inappro- factor in her decision to withstand the ing amounts of priate behavior. I took advantage of my abuse and keep quiet. “I didn’t know how drugs circulat- position as a musician, though I never to say, ‘I don’t want you to do this,’” Krome intended to hurt anyone emotionally or ing around the said in an article on the Huffi ngton Post. scene, the testos- “I did not have that voice. … I was also otherwise. I’ve been an insensitive creep terone-driven, scared of him. He could be really scary.” and again I apologize to everyone and male-centric Th e Runaways’ Jackie Fuchs—bet- anyone who was aff ected by this. I respect management or ter known for her hypersexualized on- and commend the women who have a pathetic excuse like “that’s how the stage name Jackie Fox—also described come forward. Th eir breaking silence industry has always been;” the world another incident where she was raped has compelled me to seek a more intense of music has always had a despairing by Crowley aft er being paralyzed with course of self-refl ection and personal dark side that many choose to ignore, Quaaludes and alcohol. Crowley was development. I make no excuses for my BOO AT THE zOO and one that is still predominantly abused in front of a room full of people behavior, I only want everyone to be ok. undealt with. at a party aft er her fi rst set of shows with Words cannot convey how truly sorry I Sexual assault and predatory behaviors the band. Krome was present during the am,” he told Pitchfork in a statement. against women permeate at a systemic incident and wondered why no one did While music festivals in Sweden have level in the industry, from artists and pro- anything to stop the assault. been notorious for having multiple cases ducers to promoters and managers. Artists are just as responsible when it Th e world of rock music and its deriva- comes to sexual assault and abuse. Some of rape, they have adopted a male-ban tive genres has been notorious for nor- artists even take advantage of their posi- model to help combat the situation. Th e malizing and perpetrating these heinous tion as infl uencers to sexually dominate measure could seem extreme to some, acts, seemingly assimilating them into others. Such is the case of artists David but these felonies make these places in- “the culture.” Songs such as “Rockstar” by Bowie and Matt Mondanile—guitarist herently dangerous for women in par- Nickelback help solidify the womanizing for indie rock band Real Estate and pro- ticular and that is reason enough to resort POkEmON GHOST FEST and misogynous stereotypes with lyrics ducer under the Ducktails moniker. to policies that can be more eff ective in like “the girls come easy and the drugs While Bowie is celebrated as a cultural ensuring safety. come cheap/every gold digger’s gonna icon in music and fi lm, he has also had As a business, it is hard to see how re- wind up there/every Playboy bunny with his fair share of rape allegations. In an ar- cord labels can enforce stricter rules as a her bleach blond hair.” ticle titled “I Lost My Virginity To David solution for these crimes. Th e autobiographical “Queens of Bowie: Confessions of a ‘70s Groupie,” Perhaps an organization such as the Re- Noise: Th e Real Story of the Runaways,” Lori Mattix told Th rillist about her un- cording Industry Association of America tells the tale of Kim Fowley, a promoter/ derage encounter with Bowie. manager who is oft en cited as the founder “He focused his famously two-col- (RIAA) can enforce a mandated sexual of the popular scene rock group Th e Run- ored eyes on me and said, ‘Lori, darling, assault course for managers, promoters aways. Th e book describes Fowley as a can you come with me?,” she said. “He and artists as a barrier of entry to the re- vile, opportunistic and sex-crazed maniac walked me through his bedroom and cording industry. GEEkS WHO dRINk who would prey on young, unsuspecting into the bathroom, where he dropped Clubs could also be a lot safer in terms and sometimes desperate girls. his kimono. He got into the tub, already of heavier security in all rooms, and regu- One of the more insane stories is that of fi lled with water, and asked me to wash lating the kind of substances consumed at Kari Krome, who was 13 years old at the him. Of course I did. Th en he escorted the venue. time she met Fowley. She would bounce me into the bedroom, gently took off No matter what the measures taken are, around diff erent apartments in the Long my clothes and de-virginized me.” music is an intrinsic safe space and escape Beach, California area, fi nding refuge In Mondanile’s case, he quit Real Es- for some, but if the industry has that from her abusive stepfather in the glam tate last year citing a bigger focus on much baggage, it is time to start thinking rock scene, which she saw as a sexually Ducktails as the main source of the sep- accepting community—she is bisexual. aration. However, Real Estate issued a of regulations and changes that make it a Krome would write songs for statement on Oct. 13 saying they parted uniformly safe experience. HAllOWEEN BISTRO BASH Fowley, who’d in turn pay her $100 ways because of Mondanile’s issues with Follow Eddie Velazquez on Twitter @ezvelazquez PAGE 9
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Editor Sports J eremy Carranco, 747-7446 Miners faced with questions going into UTSA game By Adrian broaddus ery play is drawn up for a touchdown. They are coming off a 20-7 win over The Prospector Every play should be a good play. Don’t Rice at home. They started the season With a devastating 0-7 record, the think it’s play calling, but execution.” 3-0 with a big win over Baylor, but lost Miners came off their bye week with Defensively, the Miners have been their first two C-USA games to South- even more questions that need to be making strides. The team allowed 47.8 ern Miss and North Texas. answered before they host UTSA on points per game in the first four games The Roadrunners rank third in scor- Saturday, Oct. 28. of the season, and now has allowed just ing offense with 31.2 points per game The team is still unsure about who 24.7 points per game through the last and second in scoring defense, allow- will start as quarterback on Saturday, three games. They went from allowing ing teams just 18 points per game. They as both Ryan Metz and Zach Greenlee 519 yards of total offense per game to rank third in total offense with 458.7 are recovering from their respective in- 373.3 per game. yards per game and first in total defense juries sustained in the past three weeks. “Our defense played well two with 303.3 yards allowed. They don’t know the status of starting weeks in a row,” Price said, reflect- Statistically, this is not the team that running back Quadraiz Wadley, who ing on the Western Kentucky and the Miners’ struggling offense and suffered a knee injury during the West- Southern Miss games. growing defense wants to face. ern Kentucky game three weeks ago. Now the key is to keep spirits The man Price and the Miners will Most importantly, they are still trying high and continue to fight, accord- key on when they go against UTSA’s to find some sort of identity on offense. ing to Price. defense is defensive end Marcus Dav- The Miners sit as the worst team “Thought we had high energy enport. He ranks second in the confer- in college football, with the lowest (against Western Kentucky) and ence with 12.0 tackles for loss and sec- file photo / The Prospector offensive yards per play, averaging energy at Southern Miss,” he said. ond in sacks (6.5). The UTEP football team sits last in FBS in total offense with just 1,537 yards in seven games. just 3.9 yards from scrimmage. They “We’re going to have to bring it “He (Davenport) looks the part, plays are also the worst team in the coun- again.” the part, is the part,” Price said. “He’s “We’re gonna have to change that 1993-97) and Paul Stankowski (golf, try for total offense, averaging 219.6 Ultimately what the team wants the guy to worry about. One of the best even if we have to have six overtimes,” 1987-91) for the 15th induction class. yards per game. is their first win this weekend. defensive ends we’ll play in conference.” They will also celebrate former Miner In their last game, the Miners were Price said. “They want to win more than shut out by Southern Miss, 24-0, and The Roadrunners will also come into In-game features and Green Bay running back Aaron anyone,” Price said. “Their heads had only 147 yards of total offense. Saturday’s game with the bitterness of Saturday’s game will mark Legends Jones by giving away 1,000 bobble are up, not down.” “Offense was very poor,” interim head losing their last game against UTEP in Night for the Sun Bowl, as the program heads of the program’s all-time leading Scouting UTSA a five-overtime thriller last year. The coach Mike Price said. “I don’t know if will celebrate the 2017 UTEP Athletics rusher. In the words of Price, “a roadrunner is game finished when Metz hit receiver we know who we are (offensively), or if Hall of Fame Class. “If Aaron’s listening, we’d love to have hard to kill if you’ve seen any cartoons.” Warren Redix for a six-yard touchdown we know who we are and don’t like it. I you speak to the team,” Price said. Under head coach Frank Wilson, pass in the fifth overtime and won the The athletics department will recog- don’t like that kind—no one does.” Kickoff between the two teams is Price has pointed out the main flaw UTSA (4-2, 1-2 C-USA) is still fight- game 52-49. nize Antonio Davis (basketball, 1986- slated for 6 p.m. at the Sun Bowl. of the offense as poor efficiency. ing for contention in the conference Throughout the four times these two 90), Seth Joyner (football, 1982-85), “(Offensive coordinator Brian), Nat- championship and has made significant Texas foes have met, the visiting team Blessing Okagbare (track and field, Follow Adrian Broaddus on Twitter @adrian_ kin’s working real hard,” Price said. “Ev- strides this season. has won every time. 2008-10), Cynthia Ruelas (volleyball, broaddus. Needham’s development helps fuel improvements on defense and wide receiver during the 2013 solo/13 assisted), two tackles for freshman season, Needham aver- high school season and hauled in loss, an interception, six pass aged 4.5 tackles per game. 39 passes for 877 yards (22.5 avg.) breakups, one blocked kick and a “I think he’s (Needham) one of and five touchdowns. On defense, shared sack. His most notable per- the best defensive backs in the con- he averaged 87.7 yards per game formances came against Texas Tech ference, if not the best,” said defen- and tallied 38 tackles (31 solo/7 as- and rival New Mexico State. sive coordinator Tom Mason. “He’s sisted), with three tackles for losses Against the Red Raiders in Lub- really grown up in the last year as a and two interceptions. bock, Needham recorded a season- defensive college back, I really think “In high school, I played receiv- best six solo tackles. Against the Ag- he’s a next-level guy. I’ve put a lot er as well. I went both ways. I did gies, he posted six stops, one tackle of guys in the NFL and he’s one of kickoff returns and punt returns, for loss, a shared sack and a pass those guys that’s got what it takes.” but I felt I was stronger on defense,” breakup in the overtime victory. For his recent performance on the Needham said. “I love getting inter- “Looking back on my first two field, Needham was named to the ceptions and batting the ball down seasons, I just remember learning Pro Football Focus week seven Con- to get the crowd hyped. It raises our ference USA team of the week with a intensity as a team on defense.” so quick because the coaches and grade of 88. Southern Miss’s Draper Needham is looking for his first players brought me in like a fam- Riley earned the highest grade of interception since 2015, when he ily while also teaching me the ba- picked off FAU’s Jaquez Johnson sics,” Needham said. “Alvin (Jones) 93.1, according to senior analyst at for his first and only interception and the seniors, coach (Darrius) Pro Football Focus, Steve Palazzolo. as a Miner. Bell (cornerbacks), coach Mason, “I just have been listening to my In his third season at UTEP they’ve all taught me the game and coaches and doing my job,” Need- (2014 redshirt), Needham remi- how to work hard.” ham said. “We have to stay tech- nisced about the process of land- nically sound and fundamentally ing with the orange and blue after sound, so that’s what we (defense) file photo / The Prospector high school. have been doing.” Defensive back Nik Needham has a team-best six pass breakups in his last two games. “I always went to camps and tried I think he’s The Miners earned some much five pass breakups, with five total to get my name around to college needed rest last week with their bye By Jeremy Carranco coaches,” he said. “I really wasn’t (Needham) one of week. With conference foe UTSA The Prospector tackles against the Hilltoppers. As a team, the Miners held the a high-rated player coming out of the best defensive coming into the Sun Bowl this Sat- If there has been one bright spot defending Conference USA cham- high school, so UTEP gave me my urday night (Oct. 28), the Miners lately for the Miners on their cur- pions to 282 yards of offense and only chance with their offer.” backs in the will quickly have to get their game rent 0-7 season, it has been the de- 15 points—a surprise effort from As a freshman in 2015, Needham faces back on if they want to pick fensive improvement. a defense that allowed a combined ranked fifth on the team with 54 conference, if not up their first win of the season. Coming into the season, many ex- 1,396 yards and 139 points in the tackles (28 solo/26 assisted), and UTSA is averaging 256.8 pass- pected senior linebacker Alvin Jones three games prior. led the team with 11 pass break- the best. ing yards, which ranks 48th in the to lead the charge, which he cer- In the Miners’ last game at South- ups and 32 tackles on passing plays nation, and 204 yards rushing for tainly has. Jones, brother of UTEP’s ern Miss on Oct. 14, Needham while starting in all 12 contests. 30th in the nation. The Roadrun- all-time leading rusher Aaron Jones, earned four tackles and the UTEP Some of the most notable per- ners average 33.4 points per game, formances for the defensive back Tom Mason leads the team with 25 solo tackles, defense held the Golden Eagles’ which sits at 41st in the country. offense to 14 points through three came with victories against UTSA -Defensive coordinator with five tackles for losses, two sacks “We’re going to go out there and quarters before falling 24-0. and North Texas. Needham earned and a forced fumble. do what we’ve been doing,” Nee- a career-high nine tackles during Despite the rough season for Needham graduated from Buena dum said. “We need to execute our Meanwhile, junior defensive back Park High School in California, the five-overtime win at UTSA, and his team in 2017, Needham is on plays so things turn our way.” and Nik Needham has been a star where he was a 2013 first-team capped the 2015 campaign with an pace to finish near his career high Needham and the Miners are set for the defense as well, being a big All-Freeway League honoree and eight-tackle, two-pass breakup per- in tackles, already totaling 30 (12 to kick off against the Roadrunners part of the Miners’ strong defen- helped the Coyotes post an 8-3 formance over North Texas. solo/18 assisted) through seven sive showing against WKU on Oct. overall record (4-1 league re- In 2016, as a sophomore, Need- games for an average of 4.28 tack- at 6 p.m. 7. Needham earned a season-high cord). He played defensive back ham registered 38 tackles (25 les per game. In his record-setting Follow Jeremy Carranco on Twitter @JACarranco_. | 10 | SPORTS THEPROSPECTOR October 24, 2017 Football’s coaching search depends on new athletic director By jason Green Mike Price, interim UTEP head coach would actually take the job if offered. ers who had played under defensive coor- Guy Holliday, Utah WR Coach The Prospector “I am not interviewing for the future But, if he were offered the job, Natkin dinator Patterson at UTEP from 2010 to Holliday has coached football for a checks off a lot of the blocks that the 2012. This could be Patterson’s chance– When fans job, and I’m not going to be the future quarter of a century, spending four of new AD would be looking to fill. He is and possibly Rodriguez’s chance to come began calling head coach,” said Price at his re-intro- those years (2008-12) as the UTEP wide experienced in recruiting the right areas, home as a defensive coordinator, as well. for head coach ductory press conference three weeks receivers coach and recruiting coordina- he knows the offense and the transi- Sean Kugler’s ago. Mmhmm. We’ve all heard that be- Tony Sanchez, UNLV head coach tor. He has worked as an offensive coor- tion would be a smooth one. He is also firing after the fore. It’s the obligatory vote of confidence Not all connections to UTEP and El dinator at several schools, but it would a UTEP man, which always works in Paso are as clear-cut as Rodriguez and first few–not so from a team owner before the manager be his ability to lead and his experience Patterson’s are. Tony Sanchez began his unexpected– gets fired. I mean, I’m sure there were El Paso–but may not be what the team recruiting the area that would bring him coaching career as a student assistant losses this sea- some votes of confidence for Price before needs right now. back to El Paso for his first head coaching at New Mexico State in 1996, where he son, they may he was fired from Alabama for, ummm, Robert Rodriguez, Minnesota Vi- gig. Holliday is known as an excellent mo- played wide receiver. He spent one sea- not have taken indiscretions. So, let’s not assume that a kings assistant defensive line coach tivator, who prides himself on molding son as the wide receivers coach at Irvin a few very im- win or two before the end of the season Speaking of UTEP men, there are a young men from tough upbringings like in 2000 before heading to high school portant things into account that would wouldn’t get Price an offer, for at least an- few guys that UTEP may look to bring his in urban Baltimore. Holliday’s name football powerhouse Bishop Gorman in take place following the firing. other season, despite the 0-3 start. back home. Although, with a new AD has already been mentioned for several Las Vegas. From 2009 to 2014, Sanchez First, there was the “search” for an in- Art Briles, former Baylor head coach coming in–who may or may not have head coaching vacancies and UTEP may was 85-5 as a high school head coach. terim head coach. It ended in the stands Speaking of indiscretions, not that ties to UTEP themselves–this might not actually find themselves in a bit of a com- The jump to UNLV has not been as of the Don Haskins Center next to some Briles himself did anything in particu- matter. Former Montwood and UTEP petition for him–possibly with a foot in kind to Sanchez. In his three seasons, the door, as he has already coached under kids with a “Fire Floyd” sign apparently. lar. He was fired from Baylor after an star, as well as former UTEP coach and the Runnin’ Rebels have amassed a 9-22 Mike Price. Second, there’s the fact that UTEP internal investigation found that football current NFL coach, Rodriguez, could be record. It may not be the kind of recent Four other names making the rounds only kind of has an athletic director coaches failed to report sexual “miscon- brought back to the Sun City as a head record that the fans want for an incom- are Mike Yurcich (Oklahoma State’s of- right now, as may be evidenced by duct” by football players. The Baylor coach for the first time in his career. The ing coach, but his past record is impres- fensive coordinator), Graham Harrell the interim head coach search. Now, football team under Briles developed a NFL experience is always a plus when it sive and so is his reported 2016 salary (North Texas’ offensive coordinator), UTEP is stuck not being able to hire reputation for running rampant on cam- comes to working at the FBS level. The of $428,433. Remember, UTEP has to Colby Carthel (Texas A&M-Commerce a full-time coach–most likely–until pus without punishment from coaches UTEP defense could definitely use the work within some limits. head coach) and K.C. Keeler (Sam Hous- they hire a new athletic director. or the Waco police. At the same time, the help from someone like Rodriguez, who Paul Petrino, Idaho head coach ton State head coach). Personally, I think Lastly, Kugler was coaching for pen- team ran wild on the field with a 65-37 has helped the Vikings’ defense become Another head coach with a reported Yurcich is too hot of a name and will go nies, compared to other FBS coaches. record during Briles’ tenure. Briles could the third best in the league in 2016. The salary in the UTEP range is Bobby Petri- somewhere else for big-time money. The I don’t know if you can tell from the be perfect for UTEP in that he would new AD may be looking for a little more no’s younger brother Paul. Paul finally three other names probably don’t have modern Sun Bowl luxury boxes or come at a major discount like Mike Price experience in their head coach, however. quit following Bobby from job to job much of a chance either. the up-to-date Don Haskins vendors and Tim Floyd did initially, due to the Andre Patterson, Minnesota Vikings in 2013 when he took the job at Idaho Stull seems to have learned his lesson and restrooms, but the UTEP boost- scandal that followed them. defensive line coach and took the team to a 1-11 record. The about hiring hot young coaches with ers and donors aren’t really making Brian Natkin, current UTEP offen- The extra experience needed to be- Vandals have steadily improved every no connection to the school a few years it rain on the university these days. sive coordinator come an FBS head coach could definitely season so far, and found themselves back–in basketball at least. I assume that A new coach would need to be paid Natkin is now the longest-tenured come in the way of UTEP alum Andre tied for third in the Sun Belt last sea- knowledge will be passed on to his pre- a little more than the lowest salary in coach on UTEP’s staff, beginning as a Patterson. Patterson has worked as a de- son and in the Famous (their word, not decessor, which is why the other three all of FBS football. graduate assistant under Price in 2004 fensive line coach with numerous NFL mine) Idaho Potato Bowl, which they did not make my list. All of that being said, Kugler is and becoming the tight ends coach and teams and as a defensive coordinator won. This season’s team, however, has These are all speculated informed gone, Price is doing something recruiting coordinator in 2012. Natkin with several FBS teams. Twice Patterson reverted back to losing what should be guesses. Of course, if UTEP wants me and we need a head coach. It’s has worked as an assistant head coach at most likely was disappointed when he winnable games (currently 2-5). It being as the new athletic director, I’m available. all speculation, but there are ru- the FBS level (UNLV 2008, 2009 and FIU did not become the interim head coach Idaho, there hasn’t been much of a call Just like the rest of the fans, I always think mors out there. Here are the best 2013). Patterson interviewed with Bob over Price, after campaigning for the in- for Petrino’s firing–this isn’t El Paso after I can do better. guesses right now. Open your ears terim head coach to come from within Stull before losing out to Kugler, to the all. But, Petrino may be available for that future AD. the team. It remains to be seen if he rumored disappointment of many play- big-time UTEP money! Follow Jason Green on Twitter @GreenEvansJ. THEPROSPECTOR SPORTS | 11 | October 24, 2017 Men’s basketball opens exhibition play this weekend losing eight of their 12 away games. The ment of Jones’ departure came after the Lobos averaged over 76 points per game Orange and White scrimmage on Oct. last season and knocked down more 21, when the sophomore center was no- 3-pointers per game (7.1) than the Min- where to be seen on the court. ers did last year (5.6). UTEP will need to “Jones told me that his father no lon- keep up with the scoring SRSU brings, ger wanted him to play basketball at since UTEP only averaged 69.3 points UTEP. Kelvin’s dad thought he should per game last season. have played more, should have had more However, the Miners looked im- touches, and this and that. It was much proved from beyond the arc with some of what you hear in high school parents,” of the newcomers to the team. Fresh- head coach Tim Floyd said. “Kelvin is man Trey Wade nailed a game-high going back home, which in the last three six 3-pointers in the Orange versus months has become Minnesota, where White scrimmage, and transfers Isiah he’ll figure out what to do.” Osborne and Keith Frazier dropped in The departure of players is nothing three of their own 3-pointers as well. In new for Miner fans, and the rest of the total, the Miners made 18 3-pointers team will have to move on and focus during the scrimmage. their attention on the upcoming games. SRSU returns three of their top scor- WNMU will be coming in after a dis- ers from last season, Caleb Thomasson mal season, where they finished 2-24 last (19.8 points per game), C.J. Ross (11.8 year. The only two games the Mustangs points per game) and Brock Anders won were at home, while they went win- (11.2 points per game), while the Min- less on the road. ers lost their leading assist man and second-leading scorer from last year, WNMU struggled on the defensive Dominic Artis. end, as they gave up 83 points per Speaking of Artis, the two freshman game to their opponents. Offensively gaby velasquez / The Prospector they couldn’t keep up, as they only The UTEP men’s basketball team will take the court against another opponent for the first time this season against Sul Ross State on Oct. 28.. point guards, Kobe Magge and Evan Gilyard, are battling to replace the void averaged 64.8 points per game (-18.2 scoring margin). By mike flores First, to get things started, UTEP time and led the majority of the second Artis left. The two will heighten their competition when SRSU comes to town. The Mustangs do return three of their The Prospector hosted a Newcomers versus Veterans half until senior Jake Flaggert buried his scrimmage. The veterans edged out only shot of the game—the biggest shot Also last season, the Miners struggled top players from last year as well, with In preparation for the 2017-18 the newcomers 80-70. of the night—a 3-pointer that eventually with rebounding at times, so SRSU will Jordan Enrique, Willie McCray and La- men’s basketball season, UTEP will Then, for the first time in 12 years, won team Orange the scrimmage, 86-85. be a good measuring stick on how much trell Spivey. So the one thing they will be hosting two exhibition games at UTEP took a trip out of the country Last season, the Miners got off to a the Miners have improved in that cat- have on the Miners is chemistry and ex- the Don Haskins Center. to Costa Rica, where they went 1-2 in rough start, opening up the year 2-13 egory. UTEP averaged 34.5 rebounds perience since UTEP has eight newcom- The Miners will welcome Sul Ross the three games. with losses to inferior competition, such per game, compared to SRSU’s 38.3 re- ers on the roster and only five returners. The regular season is set to begin on State University on Oct. 28 at 1 p.m., This past weekend, on Oct. 21, the as Southeastern Louisiana, Northern bounds per game. Miners hosted their seventh-annual Arizona, Maryland Eastern Shore and It won’t be easy for the Miners to re- Nov. 10, where the Miners will open at and then on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m., UTEP Orange versus White scrimmage. The more. So if last season was any indica- bound after losing Kelvin Jones and Joey home against Louisiana College. Last will battle Western New Mexico. game looked like it was on the brink of a tion, a slow start to the year is not what St. Pierre during the offseason. year, UTEP took out LCU 88-54 to open This year’s team has had the luxury blowout, with the Orange team opening the Miners want to go through again. St. Pierre announced he was leaving the 2016-17 campaign. of playing a lot of extra basketball be- up a 15-4 lead early in the game. Team Sul Ross is coming off a 13-13 season the men’s basketball program on Oct. 7 fore the start of the season. White responded by tying it up at half- last year. On the road they struggled, for personal reasons, and the announce- Follow Mike Flores on Twitter @MikeyTheReal. HELP SHAPE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY
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Student Regent, UT System: Responsibilities of the Student Regent include meeting attendance, meeting preparation and interaction with the UT System Board Office. This non-voting position is open to all majors and classifications.
Student Representative to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board: The student selected for this non-voting position will serve alongside members of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
ApplyTexas Advisory Committee: Student in this position will revise and improve as needed the common admission application used by persons seeking admission to public institutions in Texas. Committee meets 2-4 times per year as needed including annual conference in June. Current freshman, sophomore and junior student enrolled at UTEP from June 1, 2018 - May 31, 2020.
Learning Technology Advisory Committee: Responsibilities of this committee are to review proposed doctoral programs that will be offered online (i.e. distance learning) and make recommendations regarding these programs to the Coordinating Board. Committee also researches and evaluates policy related to distance education. Committee meets 4 times per year. Current freshman, sophomore, junior or graduate student enrolled at UTEP from June 1, 2018 - May 31, 2020.
Financial Aid Advisory Committee: This position will advise and make recommendations regarding the development, implementation and evaluation of state financial aid programs. Committee meets 4 times per year as needed. Current freshman, sophomore or junior enrolled at UTEP from June 1, 2018 - May 31, 2020.
Graduate Education Advisory Committee: Student in this committee will provide recommendations regarding graduate education. Committee meets 2-4 times per year as needed. Current graduate student enrolled at UTEP from June 1, 2018-May 31, 2020.
Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee: Student in this committee will provide recommen dations regarding undergraduate education. Committee meets 2-4 times per year as needed. Current freshman, sophomore and junior student enrolled at UTEP from June 1, 2018 - May 31, 2020.
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