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Farmer’s Market Entertainment P. 5 Bicyclesf orr ent UTEP collaborates with the city of El Paso to implement a bike-share program

EP PLayhouse Alejandro Alba / The Prospector Sathya Amarasekara, graduate statistics student, travels on his bike around campus to escape the heat and long distances between classes and work. Entertainment P. 6 By S. David Ramirez distributed by the Texas Department Stakeholders, including UTEP and the city of El Paso, will provide input The Prospector of Transportation. UTEP’s share of the funding will on possible locations and help devel- “It sounds like a The El Paso bike-share program be sourced from the Green Fund, op goals for the program. healthy alternative has moved forward with funding which all students pay into as part The bikes selected will be based and planning approval from the City of their tuition. on the New York and Minneapo- that might allow Council. More than $2 million will “We’re trying to introduce another lis models. They will most likely be be used to install bike-rental kiosks option to travel around El Paso,” Me- heavy-duty bikes with automatic more UTEP people at various locations between down- dina said. “We’re hoping people will transmissions. to get around parts town El Paso and UTEP. leave their vehicles to commute to According to Medina, each bicycle “It is a good idea to have this op- work and specifically UTEP.” will have an embedded GPS chip to of town without tion for a campus where people are The bike-share is a city pilot pro- track the usage. either dependent on private vehi- worrying about gas gram, and if successful, additional lo- In many cities, an unreturned bi- cles or the bus for (transportation) cations may be added around the city. cycle is grounds for a fee of $1,000 money...” around the city,” said Larry Morgan, to $2,000. The GPS is typically not Most bike shares operate as a series sophomore history major. “It sounds used to recover stolen or unreturned of automated kiosks or stations that - Larry Morgan, like a healthy alternative that might equipment. dispense bicycles for use in down- sophomore history major QuiDditch allow more UTEP people to get Potential bike-share locations in- town or pedestrian areas. A bike can around parts of town without worry- clude the Sun Metro downtown Sports P. 8 be checked out at any location and ing about gas money, bus timetables transfer center, the Paso Del Norte returned to any other station that is will be placed with consideration to or a long walk.” bridge, a location near the ballpark city and campus public transporta- Mike Medina, interim executive part of the system. Users can pay per and several on the UTEP campus. tion, as well as commuter paths. director of the El Paso Metropoli- use or have a membership. “I think it is a fantastic idea that “We have done some early studies tan Planning Organization, said the Specific deployment plans for the brings El Paso that much closer to project is being funded by a veritable rental stations have not been final- getting up to speed with other large that are in the campus master plan,” cocktail of sources. ized, Medina said. cities and campuses across the coun- said Greg McNicol, UTEP associate The city of El Paso will contrib- “We’re doing it a little more try,” said Shannon Faircloth, senior vice president for Business Affairs and ute $100,000 and UTEP will pitch uniquely than most areas,” said English and American literature ma- Facility Management. “What we’re in $24,000. An additional $276,000 Raymond Telles, executive director jor. “We have perfect weather and looking at is the Glory Road transit will come from Texas Commission of the Camino Real Regional Mo- conditions to really promote a health- center. From there you can choose to for Environmental Quality grants. bility Authority. “Within the next ier, more active lifestyle.” walk across the street and catch the The final $1.5 million of the fund- month, we’ll have the engineering UTEP could have several bicycle Miner Metro or bike into campus.” ing will be from state and federal air team on board and have the first docking stations as part of the first quality and traffic abatement sources stakeholder meeting.” phase of development. The stations see BIKE on page 4 PAGE 2 you think? This week’s poll question: Would you rent a bicycle once the Bike-share program is imple- July 17, 2013 mented? do Wh at editor-in-chief perspectivesAlejandro Alba, 747-7477 vote at WWW.UTEPPROSPECTOR.COM It’s like WalMart, but better By LORAIN WATTERS Maybe it was the heat that drove The Prospector them away or the limited shade and we asked, benches for people to sit on—regard- With the in- less, people were still leaving without creased arts in the any organic bags filled with vegeta- El Paso commu- you answered bles and organic products. nity, a new player has been added Perhaps if tables were set up with into the mix. enough chairs and maybe live mu- Originally sic events were set every weekend, 38% an artists’ mar- it could turn into a market that resi- POLL RESULTS ENCOURAGE ket, the Museum of Cultural Affairs dents would want to visit every Satur- Do you see the Election Department has combined it with a day and stay from beginning to end. 62% farmers market and, introduced the However, I don’t understand why new Downtown Artist and Farmers Identifier Certificate as people prefer to buy their groceries at Market on June 8. DISCOURAGE WalMart and not there. a way to encourage or Every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., families can enter the market at WalMart receives the bulk of their discourage people to vote? the Union Plaza for free. Local food food from companies that are located trucks, such as El Paso’s Wurst and miles away from El Paso, all claiming Teaze, open their windows to serve that they are fresh and locally grown. the community a local taste while The vegetables are small and only they browse art and locally grown fresh for the first few days. fresh foods. The food available for purchase at It may seem a little overwhelming the artist and farmers market is three at first as the small tents are lined times the size of any vegetable found next to each other on sidewalks and their products and merchandise fill at WalMart—not to mention juici- every inch of space. Yet, it makes for er. Although more expensive than a unique experience; similar to a flea WalMart, the market has produce market, the artist and farmers mar- that is visibly fresh and worth the ket has vendors and artists that are money. So why not support locally friendly but respect your space and grown food? offer enough of their product to give There is hidden talent in this city, customers a variety. and this market allows everyone to Personally, I enjoyed the market catch a glimpse of that. I believe this and how communal it felt to be there. Despite the sweltering sun beating market is like a flower bud within El down my back, it was amazing to see Paso, slowly blooming into some- the vendors take pride in their behe- thing great that will eventually bring moth-sized vegetables or the artists in a lot of curious residents. offer attendees to wear their hand- Everyone should put their sun hats crafted jewelry. on and take their families out to the However, due to the lack of adver- Union Plaza to experience our cul- tisement (aside from the billboard tural splendor, along with shopping along I-10), it was not as full as it for their weekly groceries. could have been. Most people seemed to walk in hesitantly, look around the It is not just another street market, tents and leave shortly after. Aside but one that clearly shows the potential from the availability of food and the that El Paso has to be a great city, with unique attractions, nothing was mak- talented individuals and their clever art ing them stay. designs and powerful green thumbs. Lorain Watters may be reached at [email protected].

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Event UTEP’s Alumni Association hosts annual Pick-Nics By Amanda Guillen that contains napkins, spoons, cups, knives, plates, frisbees, beach balls The Prospector “It has always been and other picnic materials personal- On July 13, the annual UTEP Alum- ized with the UTEP logo. my belief that any ni Pick-Nics took place from coast to Al Gonzalez, a volunteer for the university is only as coast and internationally. This year, 19 Alumni Association, said that events strong as its alumni U.S. cities and four international cities such as the UTEP Alumni Pick-Nics took part in the festivities. are a great way to show Miner pride. association...” “It was very successful, we had “It has always been my belief that about 350 people at Memorial Park any university is only as strong as its - Al Gonzalez, volunteer and it was a huge picnic, we had alumni association,” Gonzalez said. zumba and different activities,” said “It is important to remain a part of Sonia Villa-Olivas, director of alumni the university because the alumni be- generations that have graduated from programs and services. “We also had come examples of what the university UTEP. With UTEP’s advancement, the volleyball team out there doing a has produced.” there are so many stories to tell that volleyball clinic.” Gonzalez said these events are im- you can really learn a lot.” Other cities such as Chicago, Aus- portant to El Paso because they create The atmosphere at the local an- tin, Miami, New York and Los Ange- a tie between the city and the university. nual UTEP Alumni Pick-Nic was les, as well as the Kingdom of Bhutan “Be involved, the university has lively and energetic, according to Joe participated in the event. something for just about everyone Guillen, a UTEP alumn who took his In collaboration with the Alumni within the community,” Gonzalez said. daughter and made it a family event. Association at UTEP, alumni from “You don’t necessarily have to have at- “This was the first year that I at- all over the United States and world tended UTEP, you can go just to show tended the Alumni Pick-Nic and I had the opportunity to coordinate a support for the university, the school is had a great time. The food, music and Pick-Nic. a very important part of the commu- energy made it enjoyable,” Guillen “We send out a call for hosts and nity, and I think that the community said. “Events like these represent the anybody that is in a town outside of should show that support in return,” unity UTEP possesses, and this is why El Paso or in a different country can Gonzalez said. I love the university.” contact us and be a host and we can Joshua Allen, junior electrical The event was not exclusive to help them coordinate whatever type engineering major, said that the alumni and their families. Many cur- of picnic they want to do,” said Villa- Alumni Pick-Nics display a person- rent UTEP students attended as well. Olivas. “For instance in New York, al, yet professional outlook on the Colleges were represented at the they are having pizza in Central Park, university. event, such as the College of Business so every location takes a different spin “The importance of these events and the College of Nursing. Music just depending on what works in their is to learn and realize that UTEP is was provided by Power 102.1 FM. location.” one big family, regardless of who The Athletic Department was also In addition to helping coordi- we know and don’t know, us Miners present. Teams like the UTEP cheer nate out-of-town and international stand strong and proud,” Allen said. squad and the UTEP Women’s Soccer Pick-Nics, the Alumni Association “The event is a really good experience team attended. also sends the hosts a picnic basket to have when you want to view the Amanda Guillen may be reached at [email protected]. UTEP Alumni Pick-Nics locations: Flor Flores / The Prospector Albuquerque, N.M. Houston Philadelphia, Pa. UTEP’s Alumni Association Pick-Nics took place on July 13 across the nation. With 23 locations participating, Alumni gathered in cities such as New York, Miami and Anapolis, Md. Juárez, Chihuahua, Mx. Phoenix, Ariz. Chicago among others. Locally, alumni gathered at Memorial Park. (Photos above). Washington D.C. Kingdom of Bhutan Portland, Ore. Virginia Los Angeles, Calif. San Diego, Calif. Austin Miami, Fla. San Jose, Costa Rica Cedar Rapids, Ia. New York City Seattle, Wash. Chicago, Ill. Northern California Zapopan, Jalisco, Mx. Dallas Northville, Mich. El Paso Orange County, Calif.

NEW ONLINE COURSE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES DEPARTMENT for Fall 2013 Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith No Prerequisites - 100% Online for 8 weeks Register for the following: Spec Topics-Religious Studies - 17526 - RS 3350 - 005 THE PROSPECTOR PAGE4NEWS July 17, 2013 Community Solar Decathlon team low on construction funds Update from article published on June 12, 2013.

By Sabrina Nuñez The fundraising team within the The Prospector group—consisting of two core members—is in charge of donations by UTEP’s entry for the U.S. Depart- identifying and reaching out to pos- ment of Energy Solar Decathlon is sible candidates. facing some economic issues as more “We’re working hard to complete money is needed to complete the so- the fundraising goal, but with much lar-powered house. of the team preoccupied with the ac- A UTEP team is building a solar- tual construction, our reach is lim- powered house for a competition that ited,” Esquivel said. will be held in California later this year. Esquivel also said the team is meet- “The team is actively seeking ad- ing with a variety of local, regional ditional support for construction and and national sponsors—from the city transportation,” said Manny Pacillas, Special to The Prospector of El Paso to Lowe’s home improve- assistant dean for advancement of the ment stores. Bike stations (similar to the one in the photo) will be set up across town. Some will be implemented at the UTEP campus, as College of Engineering. well as bike lanes once centennial construction is completed. The house will embody the char- “We’re showing them that this is an opportunity to support students and BIKE from page 1 they can simply be moved to a more or other human-powered forms of acter of the El Paso region and will sustainable energy projects, while suitable location. transportation. be constructed using local materials. Additional locations could be putting their brand and El Paso on a With the implementation of the bike The project has been in the works placed near Miner Heights or other Currently, bicyclists must dismount national stage,” Esquivel said. stations, UTEP will also include bike since February 2012. high-traffic parts of campus. in certain places in order to traverse The project requires an additional lanes in the centennial construction The team was given a donation of “I think it would make commuting UTEP’s central campus area. estimate of $300,000. plans. Starting in October, construc- $250,000 from El Paso Electric Com- a lot easier for the students that live Implementation dates are pending. pany, which will help the team get “A huge part of this cost is to prop- tion will begin on Sun Bowl Drive to in UTEP and downtown area or that Public meetings about the bike- through August. erly transport the home, in its en- widen it and include bike lanes. ride the bus,” said Idali Reyes, junior share program will be announced on “We’ve received donations of goods tirety, from El Paso to California,” history major. There are also plans, as part of the the Camino Real Regional Mobility and services from a number of com- Esquivel said. “We’re also spending McNicol said that the stations will campus transformation, to create Authority’s website at crrma.org. munity sponsors, however we’re still a on housing and travel for the team pathways through campus for indi- be moveable. If a kiosk is not fre- bit behind on our current campaign,” members who will compete. It isn’t S. David Ramirez may be reached at [email protected]. quented or if traffic patterns change, viduals using bicycles, long-boards said Lourdes Esquivel, communica- cheap to rent cranes and forklifts, but tions team leader and junior account- it must be done.” ing major. “We currently have just The breakdown for the amount of about enough to finish the home.” money needed is $122,000 for build- Pacillas said the team is on track ing materials and for industrial and with every other school in the com- commercial construction equipment, petition. The team is currently trying $30,000 for marketing and blueprints to increase their funding by having and $147,000 for transportation of meetings with several donors. the home and team to California. “By starting to construct (the “If the money is not raised, it will house), there’s going to be more infor- prove to be a significant hindrance in mation and every time there’s more UTEP’s participation,” Esquivel said. information, more people become “We’re hoping it doesn’t come to that.” interested in supplying,” Pacillas said. “We’re certainly going to need to (col- Those interested in the project may lect all the funds) in order to get the visit solardecathlon.utep.edu. competitive entry in.” Sabrina Nuñez may be reached at [email protected].

FILE PHOTO / The Prospector Construction of the solar house requires an estimated $75,000 for local construction materials. PAGE 5

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Thed owntownmark eta ddsl ocalf armers By Leonardo Montañez The Prospector “I’ve seen many The El Paso Downtown Artist and Farmers Market is helping local of my customers farmers promote and sell their or- come back to me ganic products every Saturday at the Union Plaza. because they feel Raul Rodriguez, a local farmer said he is glad to have a place to sell the big difference the vegetables he grows. there is between “I think it is great to have a place to sell our own products because, in my organic and opinion, El Paso needs more places for local farmers,” Rodriguez said. local crops from According to Rodriguez, his customers usually return. the ones at the “I’ve seen many of my customers grocery store.” come back to me because they feel the big difference there is between or- - Raul Rodriguez, local farmer ganic and local crops from the ones at the grocery stores,” Rodriguez said. “Also, all my items are affordable and tendance rate to the artist and farm- very healthy and people notice.” ers market slowly. Rodriguez said he prefers to sell “People tend to like more organic his crops directly to the public rather and local products over the things than to restaurants. they sell at grocery stores or super- “People usually prefer to buy all markets,” Otero said. “Especially if kinds of vegetables instead of a box they are cheap like the ones sold here of ripe tomatoes, that’s what restau- at the market.” rants (usually) ask of me,” Rodriguez Artists and farmers are normally in said. “So it works better for me and conjunction but Otero feels that they for the customers.” go hand-in-hand. In his 25 years as a farmer, Rodri- guez has grown his own seeds and “While I am looking through the vegetables. different handcrafted items and “I work my own seeds in my green- see how much work the artists put house, ensuring 100 percent that my into them, I can also see the work products are all organic, natural and the farmers put behind their crops local,” Rodriguez said. and how these two ideas get along,” Rodriguez is at the El Paso Downtown Otero said. “In a sense, both are Artist and Farmer’s Market every Satur- forms of art, but one is to consume day and has been there since June 8. and the other is to wear.” “I normally get about 30 of every Linda Woodman, jewel crafter at item, from tomatoes, cucumbers, the artist and farmers market, said scallions, etc. and I end up (selling) that it is a good thing that the market out,” Rodriguez said. is growing. Saul Otero, sophomore music com- “More people come now,” Wood- position major, said that El Paso is man said. “Those who were initially providing more opportunities for interested in crops now see the artist’s people who want to go local. works and sometimes buy them, and “I feel that people should really vice versa as well.” come and see what this market has The El Paso Downtown Artist and to offer because it is more than Farmer’s Market is located at the just handmade stuff,” Otero said. Union Plaza and opens every Satur- “I hardly see anything like this in day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more El Paso, but I’m glad we have these information, visit elpasotexas.gov/ kinds of spaces.” According to Otero, the presence mcad/downtown_market.asp. michele torres / The Prospector of local farmers will increase the at- Leonardo Montañez may be reached at [email protected]. The El Paso Downtown Artist and Farmers Market takes place every Saturday at the Union Plaza from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. THE PROSPECTOR PAGE6ENTERTAINMENT July 17, 2013 Review Technology MacBook Air, new update By Jaime Quesada The MacBook Air has a new The Prospector 802.11ac Wi-Fi. This Wi-Fi promises a minimum of 1GB per second of Apple finally unveiled it’s much an- throughput information. Current rates ticipated 2013 update to the MacBook of throughput might reach 866 MB Air. Sporting the same look from its per second, which is if you are nearby inception, Apple has put great detail a Wi-Fi connection and not sharing into performance over visuals. Here the feed. is what Apple will tell you: extended Although a great feat for Apple, the battery life, upgraded video card and only drawback is that it works with an advanced Wi-Fi that promises faster 802.11ac Wi-Fi router. This means that and steadier connections. Let’s start with the battery life. Ap- if the wireless network you are con- ple’s website boasts that the MacBook necting to isn’t also 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Air has 12 hours of battery life, one of then you’re stuck with the connection the longest-lasting batteries that sur- of the rest of the world. passes ultra books across the board of While this may be frustrating at other brands by at least two hours on first, recent studies by Instat sug- most and four hours on others. gest that by 2015, the majority of the Many magazines that reviewed the world will have converted to the faster new computer have timed it at 13 to 14 802.11ac Wi-Fi. This has been taken hours when web surfing regularly. This with skepticism by the tech commu- is impressive, but most laptops and ul- nity, but when it does happen, the tra books running Windows 8 also run MacBook Air will be there ready for with touchscreen, which is something it. Again, this shouldn’t cause distress. Apple has yet to add to its Mac lineup. When buying a laptop or computer, This seems like a downgrade, but it is meant to last you over five years ‘All of My Sons’ opens50th season considering the large multi-touch track and with this advanced Wi-Fi com- pad does the same without leaving patibility, you are ensuring your pur- streak marks on your screen, it doesn’t michele torres / The Prospector chase will last you well beyond that seem like a real issue to get into. The El Paso Playhouse began their season with “All of My Sons,” a tragic story revolving around a lost son, war and death, average expiration date. taking place in three separate eras. So why is this laptop so amazing? The new Intel Chip, Haswell, focuses The MacBook Air’s display is at By Leonardo Montañez According to Hernandez, direct- that such events could happen in any on energy efficiency, which allows the 1440 by 900 pixels on a 13” screen, ing “All of My Sons” was an enrich- seemingly dismal compared to most The Prospector family,” Veleta said. “And the emo- MacBook Air to do more with essen- ing experience. He said he chose to tions through the play felt realistic.” tially less energy. This means that in- competitors. This is because the last The El Paso Playhouse opened their direct this as his first play because of Veleta said that her favorite part of stead of sprinting to do every task, the MacBook Air was still competing 50th season with Arthur Miller’s “All the message. the play were the characters and ac- Air will be taking it in its own pace. with other brands that are boosting of My Sons” July 5, directed by local “I chose this for the same reason tors for their convincing acting. This is reflected in the processor’s their pixels to resolutions that match that we chose to do it in three dif- actor and director, Aaron Hernandez. “This play really makes you feel clock speeds, which have decreased the retina display. Does this mean ferent eras, everything that Arthur since the last MacBook Air because of that the screen is bad? Nope, the col- “All of My Sons” is the tragic story of how the characters connect to each Joe Keller, played by Rick Fitzgerald, Miller says in this play, everything this energy efficiency. ors remain vibrant and the quality is other through their conversations, a businessman who lives comfortably he’s arguing about and trying to point This isn’t to be taken misleadingly, still excellent. When you have other which deliver real emotions to the au- with his wife Kate Keller (Vanessa Key- out is just as relevant as it was back in the MacBook Air still flies through options of better displays for the same dience,” Veleta said. ser) and son Chris Keller (Roger Es- the ‘40s as it is now,” he said. everyday tasks and more. Once you price, however, the temptation is Alicia Torres, El Dorado High trada). Joe’s only concern is for his son The play combines a professional start working on some heavy–duty more than justified. School student, experienced a theater Larry, who has been missing in action and persuasive cast with Miller’s great tasks such as graphic-intensive video So, this computer can do every- writing. play for the first time with “All of My for a few years after World War II. games or editing large, high-quality thing and nothing seemingly at the The actors knew the motivations S on s .” videos, the machine will most defi- The play starts when the Kellers are same time. That’s confusing, but that behind their characters and de- nitely begin to break a sweat. visited by their lost son’s fiancée and “I recently got into theater and this statement depends on the user. The veloped them fluently, making the Of course, this problem can be childhood neighbor, Ann (Tammy was my first play, but I really didn’t Air is marketed at $100 cheaper than acting memorable. worked around with well-placed up- Partanen). As soon as she gets to know what to expect yet. I think it The stage design really evoked the grades. From 5 gigabytes to 8 giga- the previous MacBook Air. It is an the backyard, discussions ensue on a was an amazing experience,” Torres feeling of a suburban American back- bytes of RAM, your computer will be incredibly portable laptop. It’s meant tragic incident that took the lives of said. “I came expecting a great play yard and set the tone for the rest of the able to handle larger memory-inten- to be lugged around all day without a 21 soldiers. Assumptions arise about with a happy ending, but I got a won- play with its simplicity: a door, a porch, sive tasks at a time without missing a problem. The new battery life compli- a possible culprit, setting the stage for three chairs, a table and a broken tree. derful play with a scarring ending.” beat. As far as the processor goes, the ments that purpose by allowing you the play’s climax. Each of the three eras were differ- Torres said that she wants to keep Intel chip comes in i5 and i7 with a to leave the charger at home and still Hernandez debuted as director ent from each other. The styles of coming to the theater’s productions and difference of .4Ghz base speeds. That get all of your work done. with “All of My Sons,” and said he clothing, pop culture and music were recommends this play to everyone. wouldn’t be worth the extra $150 but Ultimately, this is a great laptop wanted to experiment with this play differentiated between each time “If someone like me, who is inexperi- the i7 can turbo charge up to 3.3Ghz for students on a budget. Take your by setting it in three different decades. period. However, this is where the enced with plays, enjoyed the amazing as opposed to the i5’s 2.6. notes, do your research, turn in pa- “Originally, ‘All of My Sons’ three play lacked imagination. It was hard characters and storyline, I think anyone You may be tempted to max out this pers, watch a movie anytime, play a acts take place in 24 hours, but we to tell which era the actors were in, can get something out of it,” she said. machine, but if your computer time video game–it can do all of that. wanted to change that, each act in dif- unless the narrator told the audience “All My Sons” will be performed is divided between surfing the web, Can it do more? Yes, but with the ferent settings,” Hernandez said. “The beforehand. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and watching videos and the occasional money you have to put into it, maybe first act takes places two years after Monica Veleta, sophomore graphic Sundays at 2 p.m. until July 27 at the games and video editing, maybe you you should look at more powerful the end of World War II, the second design major, laughed, enjoyed and can pocket the extra $150 to $300, be- El Paso Playhouse, located at 2501 Apple products, including the Reti- act takes place in the ‘70s, two years shed a tear during the first showing of cause you will not notice the upgrade. Montana Ave. Tickets are $10, $7 for na MacBook Pro, which mimics the after the Vietnam War and (the third “All of My Sons.” Apple is notoriously expensive and students, military and seniors. weight, but with a stronger processor, act) takes places two years after the “It is a tragic story that at the same this is because its base product stan- graphics card and RAM. Gulf War.” time is really credible, to the point Leonardo Montañez may be reached at [email protected]. dards already begin higher than the standards of less expensive machines. Jaime Quesada may be reached at [email protected]. CLASSIFIEDS To advertise call (915) 747-5161 or email [email protected] For Rent INTERNATIONAL students: Furnished rooms for rent,walking distance to UTEP/EPCC, all utilities included, laundry facilities. $350.00 monthly. Information at (915)274-6763. email: [email protected] Renting out space? Selling your car? Have an open job position? Get the word out! Advertise in The Prospector. Call 915-747-5161. Special to The Prospector 2013 Gold Cup quarterfinals: PAGE 7 July 20: Mexico vs.Trinidad & Tobago, Panama vs. CUBA July 21: United States vs. EL SALVADOR, Honduras vs. Costa rica

July 17, 2013 editor Edwin Delgado, 747-7445 sports WebFirst New quarterback is set to compete now, but it didn’t make me anything ference. We are definitely not shoot- but better and I felt that I came out as ing for third or fourth in the confer- a stronger man forward. ence, we want to be number one in Q: How do you feel about the camp the conference and it really depends taking place in Alpine where you were on us. born? Q: Are you excited about playing A: I haven’t been there since I was 3 against Texas A&M in November? years old. I don’t know what the town A: Yes. I know we are going to have Jameill showers looks like right now and I still got some a friendly trash talk, but I definitely Quarterback family there and people to talk to. want to beat my old teammates and Q: What do you think about most friends. I think we have the athletes Height: 6’2” fans already seeing you as the starter? here to compete, it’s going to be a fun A: People are labeling me as a game and a little weird too. Weight: 220 lbs starter right now, but both Carson Q: Can Texas A&M be beaten? Texas A&M Graduate (Meger) and Blaire (Sullivan) know a A: I think you need to get up on lot more about the offense than I do. them early and try not to let them 40-yard dash: 4.6 Seconds They have been around it for a little come back. They have an explosive more than a full semester and my job offense and a really good defense, you is to come in and learn as fast as I can have to play that game harder than and be able to compete after that. you have ever played before. Q: What are your expectations? Q: What are your thoughts on your A: I want to be the starter, same as new teammates? Edwin Delgado / The Prospector Carson and Blaire do. The three of us A: They are good guys, great ath- New UTEP quarterback Jameill Showers was presented to the media July 12 at the SunBowl competing together, it’s just going to letes. I’ve seen film and everything Q: What are your best skills? make us better as a team. on them, I was doing my own little A: My arm strength and the fact By Edwin Delgado Q: How did you end up at UTEP? Q: How do you feel about opening research when I was getting recruited that I am a competitor. If you want A: I graduated early from (Texas) The Prospector the season the day after your birthday and they are really good. It’s bad that to win you really have to compete out A&M and I just wanted to play football. against New Mexico? they get overlooked just because they there, but you can always get better. Graduating from Texas A&M after Coach (Sean) Kugler recruited me. I A: I never really got to have a party, went to a smaller school, but they are Q: In what areas do you think you three and a half years, new Miners got the same vibe when I committed but if we win and it turns into a party, great competitors. need improvement? quarterback, Jameill Showers was of- to coach Sherman at Texas A&M be- we’ll celebrate that way. Q: How are you adapting to the new A: Probably I need to improve on ficially presented to the media July 12 cause Kugler is a real professional guy, Q: How different is College Station system? leadership. I think I’m a good leader at the Sun Bowl. very direct with me. I just felt that with compared to El Paso? A: It’s going pretty good, Coach Ku- but being in a new school is different Showers committed to UTEP on the experience of the staff, it was going A: It’s definitely the complete op- gler has been quizzing me on plays. because some might question wheth- Feb. 26 stating that he didn’t like to to give me the best chance of hopefully posite. It is more humid in College He assigns me plays to study and he’ll er I can do it or not, and it’s my job be second to none and decided to getting to the NFL. Station. It also gets really hot and is a come in the next day and quiz me on to prove the expectations right. I also come to El Paso to try to earn the Q: How was it competing against little greener there. them and I’m picking them up pretty want to become more of a student of starting quarterback job over se- Ryan Tannehill and Johnny Manziel? Q: What do you know about the quick. He has similar concepts as I the game, know front to back what nior Carson Meger and sophomore A: Obviously it didn’t work in my teams in Conference-USA? had at (Texas) A&M. The only differ- the defense is going to do and what I Blaire Sullivan. favor, both of those guys are great A: I know there is a bunch of good ence is the different names and termi- need to do with the ball. athletes. Johnny is great, Ryan is the athletes and good teams in this con- nology that is really the hard part. Edwin Delgado may be reached at [email protected]. starter for the Miami Dolphins right Men’s Basketball Incoming freshman class ready to rise to the occasion By Audrey Westcott already strong team. We have Julian The Prospector (Washburn) who is an around athlete. McKenzie (Moore) goes hard every The season is months away, but the single time, and the freshmen are UTEP men’s basketball team is al- great. Vince (Hunter) has crazy hops, ready considered one of the best re- Andre (Spight) has great handle, the cruiting classes in the country and the same with Josh (Brown). They are best in Conference-USA. “Our recruiting both are great shooters, so I am really Veteran players such as Julian Wash- impressed. We should have a great burn and McKenzie Moore are return- class is excellent, I season and I am excited.” ing along with one of the best recruit- think we have a lot ing classes in the program’s history. Brown, Flaggert, Hunter and Spight The 2013 recruiting class consists were on campus for the first summer of potential.” of guards, Josh Brown and Andre session and are back in their hometowns, where they will remain until Spight, forwards Jake Flaggert and - Jake Flaggert, freshman forward Vince Hunter, center Matt Williams the fall semester begins. Hamilton is and the crowning jewel, McDonald’s the only player that has not arrived to All-American and five-star recruit, the city yet. Isaac Hamilton. Hunter said that the praise that the re- “I did not even realize we were that cruiting class has received from the me- big until I got here,” Brown said. “My dia won’t affect the team’s performance. father actually is the one who brought “I do not think it has put more it to my attention. I just thought we pressure on us,” Hunter said. “It Averaging 20.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, were five players that were just regu- has us working harder than what I 4.6 assists, shooting 51 percent from lar players, but apparently everybody intended to come in and do, but I the field, 28 percent from three-point thinks we are the best. So it is exciting feel that we have a great class so we range and 75 percent from the line, and we are here to put in work.” should be able to do more and make Miner fans are anticipating his arrival Several experts have labeled these it to the NCAA tournament.” to the sun city. six players as the best recruits in Con- The Miners will travel to the Ba- ference-USA this year. While head coach Tim Floyd is be- hamas to play in the Battle 4 At- Bleacherreport.com has the UTEP ing praised for this incoming group lantis tournament, which will take recruiting class ranked No. 25 in of players, Isaac Hamilton has already become a star. place in the last week of November. the nation while ESPN.com put the In addition El Paso will host the As only the second Miner in UTEP Miners at No. 33. 2014 Conference-USA Basketball history to be a McDonald’s All Ameri- aaron montes / The Prospector “Our recruiting class is excellent. Championships. I think we have a lot of potential,” can, Hamilton is becoming one of the (Top) Vince Hunter showing off his dunking ability. (Bottom) Andre Spight practicing his Flaggert said. “We are adding to an most adored players to come to UTEP. Audrey Westcott may be reached at the [email protected]. shooting at the Foster and Stevens Basketball Center. THE PROSPECTOR PAGE8SPORTS July 17, 2013 Column simplystated Quidditch at UTEP? By Lorain Watters but nothing went through—whether it was lack of interest or not enough The Prospector Leslie on award shortlist Isaac Hamilton’ late arrival motivation. But fret not fellow Pot- ‘I solemnly swear I terheads, because UTEP can still be UTEP’s wide receiver Jordan Leslie was Five-star recruit Isaac Hamilton’s arrival to the am up to no good.’ If involved in this international sport. one of 75 candidates named to the 2013 Sun City has been delayed. He was expected to you grew up reading According to Cesar Hernandez Jr., the books and watch- recreational sports specialist at the Biletnikoff Award pre-season watch list, arrive at UTEP for the second summer session, ing the movies of Harry Recreational Sports Department, which was announced by the Tallahassee but on July 11, Hamilton tweeted: “To all UTEP Potter like I did, you students who are interested in mak- would feel just as eager about the mere ing and recognizing their team as a Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc. The fans, my grandmother is ill and I’m dealing with idea of having a quidditch team at UTEP. club on campus must first be in good award is presented to the nation’s top a death in the family. That’s why I haven’t made Unfortunately, there still isn’t one. standing with the university policies. For those who don’t know, quid- “Any student organization need(s) college receiver. it (to El Paso) yet.” ditch is played in real life across the to be at least one year under the Stu- world by 916 teams. Most teams are a dent Engagement and Leadership Football Camp is expected to take place Aug. Hamilton along with the rest of the class are part of a university, while others rep- Center,” Hernandez said. “We have in their respective hometowns and will return resent a city or town. to make sure they are leaving the stu- 8-20, with the scrimmage set for Aug. 17 at Sul In quidditch, there are seven play- dent engagement in good standing.” Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. just before the fall semester begins. ers for both teams. The pitch that the After students submit an applica- sport is played on is similar to that of tion provided by the Recreational soccer. A volleyball replaces the quaf- Sports Department, it is reviewed and Gari to play in U-19 Women’s Rugby finishes third in fle, a dodgeball replaces the beater eventually approved or not by the de- and a person is the snitch, using a ten- partment director. World Championships nis ball in a sock wrapped to his waist “Our biggest concern is that sports Sevens Tournament for other players to catch. At each end clubs don’t last more than one year. We Sophomore guard/forward Irene Gari, will UTEP Rugby participated in the Saguaro’s of the pitch are three goal posts rang- would like to have them last at least 10 ing in size, which allows the players to consecutive years and represent our represent Spain at the 2013 FIBA under-19 Sevens Tournament on July 13 in Tucson, throw the quaffles through the loops great university,” Hernandez said. World Championships, which will be played Ariz. The Miners lost to the Tucson Magpies to score points for the team. Quidditch is a vicious sport, with Each player has an assigned role. elements of hockey, soccer and rugby from July 18-28 in Lithuania. 21-14, Phoenix Chupacabras 12-5 and There must be three chasers (respon- combined. It would be great to see Phoenix Old Boys 17-5 and defeated Arizona/ sible for passing the quaffle to score UTEP get a team and represent El Spain was drawn in Group B of the MBRFC 12-0, Tucson Old Pueblo 27-5 and points in the goal posts, worth 10 Paso at national quidditch games or points each), two beaters (who try even the Quidditch World Cup. competition and will face Australia, Argentina Northern Arizona 52-0, to finish with a 3-3 and hit the opposing team’s players), Until then, we can only continue to and Japan in the city of Klaipeda. record and ended third overall. one keeper (the goalkeeper, similar to hope for J.K. Rowling’s world to come a goalie in soccer) and one seeker (re- to life in ours. sponsible for catching the snitch for For more information about quid- 30 points before time runs out). ditch, visit internationalquidditch. Rumors of a quidditch team being org/mission/. created during the spring and fall se- Mischief managed. mester of 2012 circled around campus, Lorain Watters may be reached at [email protected].