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VOL. 105, NO. 23 APRIL 7, 2020

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UTEP names new provost

Isaiah Ramirez UTEP fi rst announced its search for a new provost in October The Prospector 2019 with the search committee being led by Vice President of Student Aff airs Gary Edens. University of Texas at El Paso President Heather Wilson an- Th e position of a provost is a highly touted position at a uni- nounced John S. Wiebe will be promoted to become the univer- versity, as it oversees all areas related to university curriculum sity’s president for academic aff airs and provost aft er holding the and faculty appointments, as well as being the chief academic interim position since January of last year. offi cer. “During my fi rst seven months here John’s quiet advice and Wiebe earned his doctorate degree in clinical health psychol- active engagement on diffi cult problems improved the quality of ogy from the University of Iowa in 1998 and earned his under- decisions,” Wilson said in an email Tuesday, March 31. “While graduate degree from Ohio Wesleyar. unfailingly professional John is an eff ective and thoughtful member of the cabinet and he makes the team better.” see PROVOST on page 3 EDITOR IN CHIEF VALERIA OLIVARES, 747-7446 2 o p i n i o n APRIL 7, 2020 Borderland dwellers, if you can stay home, do so

Salette Ontiveros I don’t think most understand the gravity of activities as weddings, close churches and any think carefully about what you share on social The Prospector the situation and what is happening throughout place that can give place to big group meetings. media. Think whether you are generating fear the world. I understand that not everybody in Mexico for your family or if you are calm and being On March 24, the I think that one of the reasons people are not can afford to work from home, as many Mexi- conscientious. World Health Organiza- staying at home is because there are not many cans must live day by day. For those people I invite people to stay at home if they have the tion categorized the coun- cases confirmed in the state or Juárez. Accord- who can be in quarantine, however, who can privilege to do so. Do not ignore the situation. try of Mexico in phase 2 ing to the official page of COVID-19 from the work from home and not go out for some time, Help others if you can and stay positive, even of 3 in the COVID-19, or state of Chihuahua, there are only four cases should do it in order to lessen the amount of though we are not in the greatest of situations. coronavirus, pandemic, confirmed in Ciudad Juarez and two in the city people that are outside. I know that not everybody is happy staying at changing everything for its residents. of Chihuahua, making a total of six cases con- There is another thing that everyone can do if home, but if we obey what authorities are say- Up until this week many Ciudad Juárez resi- firmed in the whole state. you are in quarantine, which is staying healthy ing, the faster this nightmare is going to end, dents have not taken the coronavirus seriously, Even though there are not a lot of cases, Gov- both physically and mentally. Wash your hands and things will go back to normal. posting memes on social media about the situa- ernor of Chihuahua Javier Corral tightened constantly and boost your immune system. Take Salette Ontiveros may be reached at [email protected] tion and continuing to go out. sanitary measures to prevent the spread of the care of your mental health. coronavirus. The governor asked to suspend all It’s important to take care of what you are eating, what type of news you are reading, Essential habits for working from home Margaret Cataldi but the hour that you get out of bed can make Have a designated working space Try not to let your break drag on for too long. The Prospector or break the structure of your entire day. I rec- Speaking of tricking your mind, if you sit As someone who lacks self-control and is highly ommend waking up no later than 9 a.m. This down at a desk or table, you will likely feel more dependent on my phone for entertainment, I'm With all the chaos sur- way, you can still eat breakfast and get cracking in the zone and able to work as if you were still guilty of letting my "breaks" turn into scrolling rounding COVID-19, before mid-morning. Similarly, I recommend in the office or at campus. I recommend setting through social media until the sun goes down. many institutions have going to bed at a decent hour (before midnight, up camp in an area far away from any bed or To avoid this, I recommend putting your phone started operating re- at the very least), so it is easier to get up in the couch that can entice you to take a quick "break" on Do Not Disturb mode and placing it in an- motely from home. For morning. When you wake and sleep at a consis- that ends up turning into a 5-hour nap. Out of other room entirely. However, if you aren't as those fortunate enough to tent time each day, this allows for a more struc- sight, out of mind. dependent on your phone as I am, maybe put- keep their job amidst this tured mindset, overall. Schedule regular breaks ting it on silent and keeping it face down on the global pandemic, the new Change out of your pajamas However, don’t forget that breaks are still im- corner of your desk will do. work-from-home format Having nowhere to go also means that there portant. Our human attention spans can only Remember that every human is different, and might seem like a win at is no reason to get dressed. However, without last for so long, after all. A quick 20-minute nobody is perfect. While some of these tips will first, especially for a homebody like me. Still, changing your clothes for the day, it can feel break every hour or so is necessary to keep our be more practical than others, it's crucial to find as the days go by, I find myself struggling to be tempting to stay in bed and do nothing. Change minds stimulated and engaged enough to avoid a routine that works for you. Don't be discour- productive and actually getting to work. For any into something comfortable yet work-appro- a mid-afternoon crash. Remember to eat, drink aged if you don't tackle everything on your to- of you who find yourselves in the same boat, priate and fix yourself up as if you were getting water, use the bathroom, call a friend and keep do list. These are tough times, and we're all navi- here are some tips I've come across that have ready for work. While a full beat isn't necessary yourself sane. gating through it the best that we can. helped me adjust to this drastic lifestyle change. if you put in the effort to get prepared for the Put your phone on “do not disturb” and avoid Margaret Cataldi may be reached at [email protected] Wake up and go to bed at a consistent time day, this can trick your mind into feeling like checking social media It may be tempting to sleep in since you no you're still going to work like usual. longer have to report to duty at a specific time,

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This issue was not printed and is only available in this digital PDF format APRIL 7, 2020 NEWS 3 PROVOST from cover Returning home as pandemic folds study abroad programs Wiebe joined the UTEP should take during their time abroad, some- “I felt very disappointed,” Sanchez said. “I faculty the same year and Anahy Diaz thing Sanchez says kept her relatively calm. had already planned a lot of trips, made various his research has focused The Prospector “They would send us emails almost every day friends and had only spent time for half of the on adaption to severe It was March 14, a Saturday night in El Paso, about how to take care of ourselves, what emer- program. I was truly sad, but I understood that chronic medical condi- when Alejandra Sanchez returned from what gency line to dial if we showed symptoms and I had to return.” tions, such as end-stage she had hoped would be a semester abroad ex- they would also accompany us to the doctor if On her way back to the U.S., before arriving renal disease and Human perience in Spain after it was interrupted by the we needed it,” Sanchez said. to Dallas, Texas, where she would then board a Immunodeficiency Virus COVID-19 pandemic. However, on March 3, as the coronavirus flight to El Paso, Sanchez and the rest of the pas- infection, according to The UTEP senior majoring in finance was en- continued to spread across Europe, UTEP con- sengers were required to complete a question- the university’s website. rolled in four different business-related courses tacted Sanchez to give her two options: return naire that asked them to list if they had traveled He began a program of community-engaged at the Autonomous University of Barcelona to the U.S. or stay in Spain. Not wanting to lose to countries such as China, South Korea or Italy research on mental health and has mentored (UAB) under the American Institute for For- the experience she had been planning since she and to notify whether they presented any symp- undergraduate and graduate students. eign Study (AIFS), a study abroad third-party arrived at UTEP, Sanchez made the decision to toms related to the coronavirus. At the time, His work is published in the Journal of Health provider. stay. Sanchez listed she was experiencing a flu and Psychology, he has served as the president of the During the two months Sanchez spent in “I told them I wanted to stay because I honest- dry cough. faculty senate for two terms and became associ- Spain, she was able to forge strong bonds with ly didn't want to miss the opportunity to contin- Sanchez says there were approximately 10 ate provost in 2012. foreign students and develop a deep interest in ue studying abroad,” Sanchez explained. “How- people directing passengers and collecting each In January 2019, Wiebe was named interim the courses she was taking. ever, the next day, after Spain became a level 3 questionnaire once the plane landed in Dallas. provost after former provost Carol Parker trans- “Barcelona is a city where there is so much to country, they canceled the program and began After collecting the questionnaire, the passen- ferred to New Mexico State University (NMSU) do, every day was different,” Sanchez said. “At no looking to return all American students to the gers were directed to meet with the Centers for as its provost in May 2019, according to an point did I imagine something like this would U.S. who were studying anywhere in Spain.” Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where NMSU news release. happen.” It was then that UTEP began booking flights Sanchez had to wait two hours in line due to the “John is well-regarded by faculty and students As news and concerns about COVID-19, or for all students located in Spain or France. In large number of people arriving from abroad for his expertise and calm problem-solving abil- coronavirus, spread as quickly as the disease the span of only 48 hours, UTEP had booked who were also waiting to get treated. ity,” Wilson said. “He is approachable and un- itself, UAB and AIFS maintained Sanchez and Sanchez a flight and sent her an itinerary to im- derstands how to get things done in our com- her peers informed about the precautions they mediately return to El Paso. plex organization. see STUDY ABROAD on page 4 Isaiah Ramirez may be reached at [email protected] 4 NEWS APRIL 7, 2020

STUDY ABROAD from page 3 Sanchez continues to follow the recommend- ed guidelines and is still under self-quarantine. She says she has tried to stay busy within the Once it was her turn, Sanchez was escorted comfort of her home by exercising, dancing, to a room where a doctor took her temperature watching movies, listening to music and cook- six times. The doctor then informed her that she ing vegan recipes she comes across online. did not have coronavirus, just a mild flu, but was Sanchez’ study abroad program is also not still advised to remain in isolation for 14 days. entirely lost. UAB is offering the courses online Sanchez says she believes she was not required and, due to the program being canceled because to test for the virus, as she did not present a of Spain’s Level 3 emergency status, AIFS will be fever. providing reimbursement to students. “I was not worried because I did not feel sick As for Sanchez, she hopes to return to Spain in and I was not exposed to crowded places in the the future to pursue a master’s in business. last week,” Sanchez said. “Studying in another country is an incredible Since her arrival in El Paso, Sanchez has re- opportunity that everyone should experience,” mained in constant contact with UTEP. She says Sanchez said. “Although I was only there for half she is not allowed to visit campus and the uni- of the duration of the program, it was worth it.” versity has advised her to follow proper guide- On Tuesday, March 24, El Paso Mayor Dee lines as a form of precaution, such as monitor- Margo implemented an executive “Stay Home, ing her temperature twice a day for 14 days, Work Safe” order for the City of El Paso that avoiding contact with other people and con- went into effect that same day at 11:59 p.m. as stantly washing her hands. a way to combat the spread of the coronavirus. UTEP has reported four out of the 35 posi- The order applies to everyone in El Paso County tive COVID-19 cases in El Paso to be affiliated with the exception of essential businesses and with the university. One of them being a female activities. student who returned from overseas travel and As of now, it is unknown how long the order tested positive for the virus on March 14. Ac- will last. cording to UTEP, the student did not visit cam- pus and has practiced self-quarantine while uni- Anahy Diaz may be reached at [email protected]. PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY versity officials remain in contact with her. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24, EL PASO MAYOR DEE MARGO IMPLEMENTED AN EXECUTIVE “STAY HOME, WORK SAFE” ORDER FOR THE CITY OF EL PASO THAT WENT INTO EFFECT THAT SAME DAY AT 11:59 P.M. AS A WAY TO COMBAT THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS.

I ASK YOU DECIDE utepcare utepcare Sexual Assault Awareness Month • April 2020 #SAAM2020

April 7 April 15 Day of Action: Wear Teal & Virtual Clothesline Project ‘Roll Red Roll’ Party: Virtual Film showing and group discussion Post a picture of you wearing teal for a good cause using the #UTEPSAAM “Roll Red Roll” is a documentary that goes behind the headlines to uncover Design a virtual t-shirt with an empowering message for survivors via Instagram: the deep-seated and social media-fueled “boys will be boys” culture at the root of sexual assault in America. @UTEPCARE Via Netflix Party: for access to the link visit us at www.utep.edu/care April 22 April 30 SAAM ‘Relationships 101’ Zoom Discussion Take Back the Night We will discuss the signs of Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships. Virtual display of our “What Were You Wearing” exhibit online at: Sexual Assault Awareness Resources available for students. https://ohiotoday.org/what-were-you-wearing/ Join Zoom meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/900720031 Click on each outfit to see the survivors' story. Time: 2:00PM-3:00PM

UTEP.EDU/CARE [email protected] (915) 747-7452 EDITOR BRYAN MENA, 747-7446 APRIL 7, 2020 entertainment 5 Games to keep you connected while social distancing Sasha Minjarez people that you know or even around the world. llustration by Claudia Hernandez The Prospector Mario Kart Tour is free on mobile. “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” COVID-19 ushered in the era of social dis- For PC, PS4 and Xbox One tancing which means that a lot of us will be stay- Modern Warfare is the latest installment of ing at home in the coming weeks but that still the “Call of Duty” videogame franchise. What doesn’t mean we can’t stay social through other makes this first-person shooter particularly sig- avenues — like videogaming. nificant to this is that it’s one of the few games Here are some interactive videogames that that can be played cross-platform which means you can enjoy in the comfort of your home while you can play with friends or anyone around the still staying connected with friends online: world regardless of their gaming preferences. “I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare can be purchased Good Dating Simulator” for $59.99. For PC “Overcooked” This game was developed as a commission for For PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in an attempt to In this wholesome game about being a chef, further ingrain this fast food chain’s brand into you and up to three other players prep, cook, popular culture. The objective of the game is to serve, and clean in a kitchen with various obsta- charm a dapper anime trope rendition of KFC cles that bring a whole new meaning to “if you founder Colonel Sanders by way of text-based can’t stand the heat stay out of the kitchen.” One “Minecraft” decisions and exchanges. At the culmination to maintain the happiness of vault dwellers, pro- great thing about this game also is its degree of the game you find out whether or not you’ve For PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS cure resources, and expand your shelter. Fallout of inclusivity. You can unlock and select from won his deep-fried saturated heart. Maybe go- and Android Shelter is free on all platforms. a diverse array of chefs of different ethnicities “Grand Theft Auto V” ing out to date with that cutie from Tinder isn’t In Minecraft, up to eight players can collabo- and backgrounds my personal favorite being the feasible at this moment, but at least you can rate online to construct anything they can cre- For PC, PS4, Xbox One / Red Dead Redemp- Racoon Chef who is in a wheelchair. The price have a virtual date with the Colonel. I love you, atively conjure up. One interesting thing about tion II for PC, PS4, Xbox One of Overcooked varies but you can expect to pay Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Minecraft right now is that a virtual library Similar in the sense that they were both cre- in the range of $5.99 an $16.99 depending on Simulator can be found free on Steam. was recently inserted in a map of the game ated by Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto and the version. “Animal Crossing” which features a digital library of banned liter- Red Dead Redemption are two open world in- “Pokémon Go” For Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android ary resources. Organizations such as Reporters teractive games where you can play online with For iOS and Android (Pocket Camp) Without Borders are trying to make it so that friends or strangers and participate in various The initial intention of this game was to get Animal Crossing is especially fitting since it’s individuals living in restrictive countries can events and/or missions. Pick up GTA if you’re people mobile and while it did succeed, devel- a game that centers around social simulation. have access to this censored information. This feeling more like a heist and Red Dead if you’re opers are now adapting to the world’s current You can engage in a number of wholesome ac- price of Minecraft varies but you can expect to feeling like more of a western twist. The price of circumstances and making it so that players can tivities that include decorating a campsite with pay about $19.99 which is what it is listed in the Grand Theft Auto V now varies but can be pur- play more indoors. More Pokémon will spawn a flare of your own, going , finding fos- Playstore. chased for about $15 and Red Dead Redemp- within personal distance and items such as the “Fallout Shelter” sils, catching bugs, collecting resources, visiting tion II can be purchased for $59.99. incense packs that attract Pokémon for up to an “Mario Kart Tour” friends, and even lending a neighbor a helping For PS4, iOS and Android hour are also being discounted. The Go Battle hand – something we can all learn from dur- Fallout Shelter is a resource management For iOS and Android League also allows you to battle your Pokémon ing this time. Animal Crossing is $59.99 for the simulator, again, something extremely relevant Mario Kart Tour is a mobile racing game with other players worldwide. Pokémon Go is Nintendo Switch and free on mobile. to the current climate and how we’ve all bore where tours are named after real life places and free on mobile. witness to in the recent resource scarcities such courses feature roads from places like New York as toilet paper and other everyday items. Playing City and Tokyo. The multiplayer function al- Sasha Minjarez may be reached at [email protected] an overseer role, is it your duty in Fallout Shelter lows you to play and compete with up to seven ‘Tiger King’ is a mind-blowing masterpiece, a tragic story of abuse, insanity Sven Kline here, so if you plan on checking out this docu- Before and his film crew hit the “I saw a tiger, and the tiger saw a man.” The Prospector series, prepare yourself to be utterly frustrated, tiger scene, Kirkham spent years working along- A failed 2016 presidential candidate, a former disgusted and shook. side Exotic, filming everything he could due to prison inmate, an internet television host, a fake Since its debut on Netflix, “Tiger King: Mur- “I’ve done a lot of (expletive) in my life, but I the nature of insanity taking place at the Gar- country singer, a zookeeper and a trending in- der, Mayhem and Madness” has sent the in- never experienced anything like .” old Wayne Exotic Animal Memorial Park (G.W. ternet meme are some of the titles that describe ternet ablaze in shock, laughter, and awe while The documentary begins with an interview ) in hopes of publishing a documentary on Exotic, the lead character of Tiger King. keeping audiences stuck at home simply mind with Rick Kirkham, a self-made producer who his experiences working under Exotic. “He’s a completely insane, gay, gun-toting, blown. worked closely with Exotic and his crew to pro- Toward the end of the series, Kirkham re- drug-addict fanatic.” Doc said of Exotic early on Tiger King follows the deadly and chaotic feud duce a documentary about him and the world counts the event of his studio and all his equip- in the. series. between tiger zoo owners Joseph “Exotic” Allen of tigers in the United States. The documen- ment, including all film, being destroyed in an Simply put, Exotic’s first experiences in the Maldonado Passage, Bhagavan “Doc” Antle, tary was produced for Exotic’s YouTube show, intentional fire engulfing both the studio and an zookeeping business began as early as early and . There is no boring episode “JOEEXOTICTV.” alligator holding pen. see TIGER KING on page 6 6 ENTERTAINMENT APRIL 7, 2020 Five more shows to binge-watch while in quarantine

Michael Cuviello as Jimmy McGill and his relationship with his mob, local drug farmers and the cartel. Actress the two rivals is riveting and makes one con- The Prospector brother Chuck who takes issue with Jimmy's Julie Garner plays a young and feisty Ruth Lang- tinue to want more from the show. shortcuts. Bob Odenkirk stars as the title char- horne who gets involved with the Byrde's and "BoJack Horseman" (Netfl ix) "The Good Place" (Netfl ix, Hulu) acter and has been nominated every season for has her own criminal family issues. Tough deci- Th is is an animated series set in a world where Th is comedy about the aft erlife stars Kristen a prime-time Emmy for this role. Although a sions abound for each character having a lack of anamorphic animals and humans coexist in Bell as Ellen Shellstrop, a recently deceased crime drama, the show has a comedic timing trust for the motivations of the other. Th e de- society understanding each other much like soul whose amoral nature has her believing with many of its scenes to ease much of the ten- volvement of these characters and their ill-fated "Zootopia.” BoJack Horseman is a horse voiced that she is not in the right place. Th e entire cast sion it establishes. McGill continues to follow future is a compelling crime drama. by Will Arnett who is a melancholic, narcissistic puts on an excellent comedic performance and down the darker path as the series progresses "Justifi ed" (FX, Hulu) drunk that wants to regain relevance in writing the script continually has you wildly guessing to a possible point of no return. Every action From the legendary pulp fi ction novelist, El- his autobiography. Bojack was once star of a what’s going to happen next. Th e “good place” has a consequence and Goodman’s journey is a more Leonard comes Justifi ed, a crime drama ninetiesninety's television sitcom called Hors- is this destination for people that have attained must-see. based on his short story “Fire in the Hole.” ing Around. Th e show is a very dark comedy a certain amount of points based on their moral "Ozark" (Netfl ix) Timothy Olyphant portrays hardnosed Raylen and goes places that many sitcoms would not choices in life. Th ose that do not achieve enough Jason Bateman stars as Marty Byrde, a fi - Givens, a United States marshal based in Har- go in dealing with issues such as depression and points are sent to “the bad place.” Ted Danson, nancial adviser that is involved with launder- lan, Kentucky. Givens is very much a throwback substance abuse . Th is is a quite funny show that playing an architect of the heavenly community, ing money for a Mexican drug cartel. Aft er his to old western lawmen as he dictates justice in deals with the realities and consequences of the is at his comedic best. Full of twists and turns partner is murdered, he convinces the cartel his own manner. Th e show initially focuses on main character's actions toward other people in as well as a philosophical take on morality, this that he has a perfect plan to clean the money Given's’ initial feud with the Boyd criminal his path, oft en resulting from his selfi shness. A show delivers the laughs. in the Ozarks. Th ree-time Oscar nominated family. Given's’ arch-nemesis for much of the cautionary comedic tale of addiction and the "Better Call Saul" (AMC, Netfl ix) actress Laura Linney stars as Wendy, his con- series is Boyd Crowder, played brilliantly by perils of celebrity, BoJack Horseman is a unique A prequel of sorts to “Breaking Bad” that fl icted wife with her own demons. Th e stakes Walter Goggins. Boyd is continuously in a state watching experience. serves as an introduction to Saul Goodman, a are continually high for the Byrde family as they of fl ux with his character arches as he changes Michael Cuviello may be reached at [email protected] shady lawyer that represents all levels of low engage in a crossfi re of issues with the motivations on a whim. Th e interplay between lives. Th e show starts with Goodman's origin

TIGER KING from page 5 for critically acclaimed movies such as “Dr. Do- little” and “Ace Ventura” while also appearing childhood working on a ranch and later work- frequently on late night talk shows. ing at various pet stores and then opening one At TIGERS, Doc provides performances with with his brother Garold in Arlington, Texas. fl are for visitors alongside his son Kody Antle Aft er the death of his brother, Exotic sold his and his fi ve wives who do not live in the same pet shop and bought 16 acres of land to later on house as Doc but rather live in separate houses open the infamous G.W. Zoo where insanity of side by all kinds would ensue over the coming decade. side on his preserve, working from 8 a.m. to A plethora of memes have surged in the wake midnight, due to the fact that “You can’t get into of Tiger King’s release, centered around Exotic’s my complex lifestyle.” according to Doc. bizarre life decisions and inappropriately timed Barbara Fisher debuts in the series giving her quotes. “He’d rub those balls in my face. Th ose personal experience of living at the TIGERS balls were like golden nuggets to that boy. Ev- preserve and the terrible conditions she and eryone here knows what I mean, you seen his other young girls lived in such as roach infested balls.” Exotic said at Travis Maldonado’s fu- “horse stalls” living quarters and the one hun- neral in front of guests including his mourning PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX dred dollar weekly pay with the only way of as- TIGER KING IS AN EXPLORATION OF BIG CAT BREEDING AND ITS BIZARRE UNDERWORLD, POPULATED BY ECCENTRIC CHARACTERS. mother — he was his husband. cending their job positions and living situations Th e legacy of Exotic is that of insanity; from presents a disturbing theory that Baskin fed him which has become a trending meme. “Bhagavan was by sleeping with Doc. fl ying over Sanctuary in a heli- to her tigers — and her testimonies do not help means that you’re a friend of God.” Aside from abusing women, the abuse of ti- copter which gave a tiger an unintentional sei- her case at all. Doc is the founder and director of Th e Insti- gers is most certainly there too because Doc zure due to the noise to feeding tigers expired “Th e only way to get a tiger to eat someone tute for Greatly Endangered and Rare Species, would use gas chamber to euthanize tigers once meat off a Walmart truck or from running for is to cover them in sardine oil or something.” or TIGERS, located in Myrtle Beach, South he deemed a tiger as no longer profi table. president to hiring a hitman to kill “that (exple- Baskin said in an article. Carolina. Five out of fi ve pickaxes. tive) Carole Baskin.” Spreading her message that tiger breeding Doc fl aunts what he has with confi dence and “Hey all you cool cats and kittens…” is animal abuse; VHS tapes come to light of in the second episode, Doc is shown riding a Carole Baskin is the owner and coordinator of younger Baskin teaching how to breed and raise fully grown elephant through the residential Big Cat Rescue Sanctuary in Florida. To say the tigers with a VHS scene showing how the cubs neighborhood greeted by his neighbors like a least, Baskin is a crazy cat lady who got her wish must be ripped away from the mother immedi- celebrity and with good reason. to live her life side by side with the animals she ately at birth. Doc has dipped his toes in the superstar world Tiger King is a truly remarkable series that has been obsessed with since infancy. Aft er Lewis’ disappearance, Baskin remarried with the aid of exotic animals and appearing will keep you stuck to the screen throughout all But behind Baskin’s everyday tiger print attire to Howard Baskin, with a honeymoon photo with large named celebrities such as Britney nine episodes, either cringing or laughing. It is is the unsolved mystery of her second husband, that has trended on social media of Howard on Spears in her 2001 music video “I’m A Slave 4 a mind-blowing series perfect for being quaran- Don Lewis. hands and knees dressed in a lewd tiger print U” providing a tiger and a white snake for the tined. Netfl ix has struck gold. Whether truth or false, the mystery of Lewis’ outfi t leashed with Carole holding the other end production and has worked as an animal expert disappearance remains unsolved, but the series Sven Kline may be reached at [email protected] EDITOR MICHAEL CUVIELLO, 747-7446 APRIL 7, 2020 s p o r t s 7 Men’s basketball: The shine is already fading Michael Cuviello transfers already waiting in the wings. Wenzel The Prospector signed with Utah and Zarzuela signed with a junior college. Finishing up the 2018-2019 season, UTEP Over the summer the team added sophomore Miner fans were convinced that the eight-win Xavier transfer guard Keonte Kennedy. Ken- campaign was a time of development and grow- nedy is 6-5 and from Austin, Texas. In August, ing for the team. With seven players sitting out the team added Edwards from Louisiana State. the season due to transferring or grades, the At the beginning of the season, the Miners addition of these players to the young core that were considered one of the top teams in con- played out the season would pay off in the long ference. All of the transfers had a full season to run. develop a rapport with coaches and teammates. Head Coach Rodney Terry brought one of Fans were understandably excited especially his better players from his former school Fres- with all the disappointment of the Tim Floyd no State in junior Bryson Williams who was a era at UTEP. Last year’s top player Odigie even 14-point scorer as a sophomore for his former showed up noticeably trimmer, shedding at least team. He also brought in former Fresno player 30 pounds=. Eric Vila, a 6’11” forward, already on his third The team began the season playing a char- college with stops at Texas A& M and Northwest ity gamne against national championship run- Community College prior to UTEP. PHOTO BY MICHAEL CUVIELLO ner up Texas Tech. UTEP won the game 70-60 Having recruited in the Fresno area, Terry was UTEP HEAD COACH RODNEY TERRY LOUDLY VOICES HIS DISPLEASURE WITH OFFICIALS CALL IN A LOSS AT NEW MEXICO STATE DEC. 3, 2019. and Edwards displayed his tremendous scoring able to pouch athletic guard Deon Stroud from ability with 24 points. Even though it was an Paso in recent memory in 6-6 swingman Kaden About a week later, March 20, assistant head his former university and convince graduate exhibition game, expectations were raised with Archie. Archie was a top 100 recruit in the na- coach Lamont Smith resigned from the pro- transfer senior Darryl Edwards to become a part this victory. Overall, the team was considered tion and had offers from 17 schools, including gram after being caught up in a recruiting scan- of his team. Both players played high school lo- very deep in talent and a contender in confer- the universities of Texas, Kansas and dal at the University of San Diego. Smith was cally in Fresno. Sophomore Efe Odigie who was ence, maybe even a sleeper team for NCAA State. Texas Christian University was the sur- accused of helping a player secure admittance to named to the Conference-USA (C-USA) All- tournament. prise choice of Archie with which he only stayed San Diego in exchange for cash. A few days later Freshman team also was originally supposed to Archie was declared eligible to play earlier for 10 games before transferring. another assistant coach, Brian Burton, was fired play for Terry at Fresno State before he left the than expected in November and the Miners Two significant contributors for the program in an unrelated matter that was never disclosed. program. Tydus Verhoeven’s father had played went on to win the West Star Classic and started last season decided to transfer on March 12 of Following these events, the Miners ended up at Fresno State and was considering the univer- 8-1. This was the high point of the year for the that year. Sophomore guards Evan Gilyard, the losing their only two high school commitments, sity before Terry took the UTEP job. Miners. When things were going well there was During the season the Miners added one of leading scorer for the team and Koby Magee a guards Brenden Wenzel and Jessie Zarzuela. see MENS BASKETBALL on page 8 the biggest prospects the Miners have lured to El top reserve both announced their intentions to Wenzel was a recruit of Burton and the reasons leave. for the decommits were logical given all the NCAA grants an extra year of eligibility for spring athletes

Michael Cuviello pay. Returning seniors who have exhausted all sity of Pennsylvania. "The board of governors not have another season to chase a UTEP record The Prospector eligibility will be at the mercy of schools wheth- encouraged conferences and schools to take ac- and his Olympic dream. Bailey is the junior er to offer the same financial aid or lower it to tion in the best interest of student-athletes and NCAA record holder in the 200-meter dash and The NCAA agreed Monday, March 30, to what they deem necessary, even allowing none. their communities, and now schools have the has finished within a fraction of second of the grant an extra year of eligibility for spring ath- Schools will be able to use the NCAA's Student opportunity to do that." school record. letes that seasons were lost due to the COV- Assistance Fund to pay for scholarships for stu- At UTEP, the sports that will be affected are Announcing his intention to return also is ID-19 outbreak. In a lost season of athletic com- dents who take advantage of the additional eli- softball, golf, tennis and track and field. Basket- the school's record-holding hurdler Shakeem petition for many athletes, this is a lifeline for gibility flexibility in 2020-21. ball is not eligible since it is considered a Winter Smith. Smith set the school record in the 60-me- students that would have their senior seasons Those individual athletes that apply for eli- sport and outside of the tournament, all play ter hurdles Feb. 8, 2019, in New Mexico with a wholly wiped out. gibility will not have their scholarships count concluded. "This is the fair thing to do," Sent- time of 7.89. Financially there could be some implications against a school's overall scholarship counts. In er said of the NCAA's decision to the El Paso "In this world with student-athletes, I don't for some seniors that return for another year. It some cases, it will be an advantage for teams but Times. "For all our student-athletes who want to think they had any choice; there is no way they will be up to the schools and on the players pos- may inhibit playing time for players that were come back, I'm delighted for them." could have just voided the year," Track Coach sibly to find financial aid. Schools can reduce expected to step into new roles for their teams. If all senior athletes decide to return, the costs Mika Laaksonen said. "It was the right thing to or eliminate financial aid for returning seniors. This decision now gives all athletes six seasons to the university could be upwards of $250,000. do." Scholarship aid from school will be determined to use all of their athletic eligibility rather than Still, Senter said he expects the price to be sig- Overall, it remains to be seen what impact this on an individual basis for those granted the the usual five. nificantly less as not all athletes will exercise that ruling will have on UTEP teams, but for two waiver and the programs may put conditions on "The council's decision gives individual option. top-track athletes, it is a chance only to get bet- continuing their career. schools the flexibility to make decisions at a Track and field is the only program so far to ter and chase their aspirations of gold. Coaches will be forced to make decisions on campus level," said Division I Council Chair M. announce any seniors that intend to use the ex- Michael Cuviello may be reached at [email protected] what people to retain based on their ability to Grace Calhoun, athletic director at the Univer- tra season of eligibility. Sprinter Sean Bailey will 8 SPORTS APRIL 7, 2020 MENS BASKETBALL from page 7 liams and Boum were the only constants in the Most surprising of all the transfer announce- ment all season with his point-guard play. Both lineup. Outside of those players the rest of the ments was freshman Deon Stroud who had sat players could potentially not be here next sea- a level of teamwork and dedication that would team took turns being in the doghouse or just out a season due to academics. For most of the son depending on what happens with the team. not be seen the rest of the season. not getting any playing time for various reasons. season Stroud had struggled to earn playing Odds are the point guard that team has been Two days later the Miners would change the By the end of the season Terry had whittled the time but down the stretch became an essential missing is not on the team currently. Kennedy trajectory of its season. Playing on the road at rotation down to seven players with big men part of the rotation. Stroud gained quite a fan is the only other player on the roster that logi- Houston the Miners were dominated, losing by Vila and Odigie firmly entrenched on the bench. following for his thunderous dunk Jan. 9, versus cally could get major playing time next season. 20 points. Three days after that, the Miners -ar Verhoeven, Archie and Stroud became key play- Southern Miss. Stroud has already announced At most seven players on this roster are vi- rived for the Diamond Head Classic in Hawaii ers down the stretch as the rotation shrank. his attention to play for Fresno State University able players for the Miners next season, quite a and lost its opener to the host team. Finishing For the season, the Miners finished nine in the fall. departure from the supposed deep team UTEP 1-2 in the tournament, the Miners finished games better than the previous season at 17-15. "You have to adapt and adjust," Terry said in had this season. It would seem the depth was among the bottom teams of the classic. The team feasted on the bottom four teams in a news conference. "Roster management, you're overrated or was not utilized properly. Less than a week after the poor showing, two conference going 6-1 against the cellar dwellers. continually working on that. This is everybody, Terry finds himself in a familiar situation to players announced their intention to transfer. Unfortunately, the team went 2-9 versus the rest not just us. ... Kids transfer no matter what. his first season at UTEP minus players he had First Hawkins, then Lathon announced they of the conference and were mercifully bounced Teams that win 25 games have four, five, six recruited while at Fresno State. No players have were entering the transfer portal. Lathon, a from the C-USA tournament in the opening transfer." This has been the only comment from come out and publicly criticized the coach when starter, cited family issues and Hawkins gave no round by Marshall to end a once-promising Terry about players transferring this offseason. announcing their departure but regardless the reason although his playing time had decreased season. Uncertainty is now prevalent for the Miners team has had issues internally. from the previous season. Since that time the Miners have now had four lineup next season. Replacing these transfers With football being a perennial bottom dwell- Lathon left the team for about a week and players announce they are entering the trans- will now be a more intricate situation with most er, Terry has less pressure from the fan base Hawkins immediately rejoined the team after fer portal and there could be more turnover. of the country shut down due to Covid-19. The but this season’s letdown has drawn criticism his departure. Rejoining the team with no com- Lathon and Hawkins enter the portal for the starting five of the Miners should still be strong from many. Terry was considered a top-level ment, Lathon was then relegated to a bench second time in less than six months and neither with Williams and Boum as the main scorers. hire from a solid program and now he will get a role while Hawkins started. With a bench role, is expected to change their mind again. Archie and Verhoeven established themselves chance to prove he can actually build a program Lathon’s erratic shooting went zero for the Joining these players soon after was senior to as defensive presences but are lacking in any at UTEP. Patience will now be the word of the month of January with no field goals made. be forward Anthony Tarke who, after receiv- real offense at this point. Back-to-back 11-point day as Terry must prove his worth as a recruiter To make matters worse, Terry became criti- ing much praise in the off season, only received games in Hawaii seem to be an aberration for and coach. cally ill during a pregame meal on Jan. 3 before minimal playing time. Tarke, a physical speci- Archie as his offense completely disappeared Michael Cuviello may be reached at [email protected]. a game at Florida International. men at 6-6, 220 failed to ever develop into any down the stretch. The lineup and rotation were in a serious state role with the team due to many factors includ- The final starting spot may come down to Od- of flux for the Miners all season. Edwards, Wil- ing some injury related. igie or Vila, but Terry has expressed disappoint- TAKE CARE OF YOUR WATER. KEEP IT CLEAN

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