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photo special to The Prospector UTEP’s Student Green Team advocates for eco-friendliness By adrian broaddus From just participating in the 2014 it, but the only student organization for it cuss eco-related topics through different cling, saving water and educating more to The Prospector Earth Week to directing the entire week was environmental advocates, and it was guest speakers. do the same.” of events, Lugo has developed a deep pas- small and dying,” Lugo said. “We decided “We also just want to know people’s Dillon Bouqayes, a freshman pre-med When she first participated in UTEP’s sion for becoming more eco-friendly. It to do a big collaborative event for Earth major, believes that one thing the Stu- Earth Week in 2014, Fernanda Lugo was opinions and ideas—even if you don’t started with gaining awareness toward Week in 2016, and we tried to educate dent’s Green Team can push for is more surprised at how low-scale the weeklong know anything about environmental- sustainability, which led to Lugo leading and advocate, while still making it fun.” residential life recycling programs. event was. Lugo, who is a biology major, ism, you can have the best idea on how to forums on waste and consumerism. An event that was a lot larger than “They haven’t promoted recycling in cared deeply about being eco-friendly make it better,” Lugo said. “All the forums “I noticed that a lot of people were in- imagined, Lugo saw a wide array of stu- resident life at all in both dorms I’ve lived and sustainable, and wanted to bring and discussions we’ve had led us to our terested in it and wanted to do more in dent interest and involvement in her in- current projects that we are having with in,” Bouqayes said. “To promote or im- more of that to campus. prove recycling, they should just at least augural Earth Week with the Student’s eco-takeouts, the bike fix-it stations and Fast-forward to this year’s Earth Week have a place where we can recycle at the Green Team. outdoor drinking water fountains, which and Lugo, now a senior, is currently em- “The biggest improvement since the dorms. Right now, there’s none. And then will be coming soon. We have the filling barking on her second Earth Week as start has been student involvement,” Lugo maybe promote different recycling sta- stations inside, why not outside?” president of the Student’s Green Team, We also just want said. “We’ve heard a lot of students, who tions during our move-in day.” For this year’s Earth Week, Lugo and and the once smaller-scaled event has saw it last year, and (they) asked how they One of the biggest stereotypes sur- to know people’s the organization have planned various turned into a school-wide function. can help this year and are really excited rounding the local environmental push events ranging from planting cacti, open “I’m in biology and I’m going into pre- opinions and ideas— to help out. It’s cool and it’s a bit scary is the fact that El Paso is in a desert eco- med, which is something that helps peo- because it’s pretty much me designating forums and even a solar hot dog cook-off. system, so there’s not much to do for the ple. I figured that you can’t help people if even if you don’t where they can help.” The week’s events will start on Wednes- environment. Lugo, however, aims to dis- there’s no planet for people to be healthy know anything about The school’s Green Team wants to not day, April 19, and will lead up to Earth miss that preconceived notion. on, so it’s interconnected,” Lugo said. only advocate for eco-friendliness cam- Day, on Saturday, April 22. “The biggest problem is that we live in “Even being in nature, there are studies environmentalism. pus-wide, but also encourage other stu- “We want to see as many students par- the desert. People aren’t aware that there that show that it improves your mental dents to join them in practicing sustain- ticipating in these events and really engag- is wildlife out there and it matters here,” health and improves your immune re- ability through volunteering, outreach ing in the idea of how we have to change she said. “We’re actually in a bio-diverse sponses, which are topics that will be dis- and informing the student body. They our morality towards environmentalism,” area here and it’s worthy to go see and go cussed in Earth Week. Specifically, we will - Fernanda Lugo, have led different movements across Lugo said. “It can’t be something that’s hiking in. That’ll make you care about it talk about how you can help nature and senior biology major campus. ultra political; it has to be something as more. That’s some of the myths we’re try- how nature can help you, you just need to Student’s Green Team They meet each Monday in the Class- being a kind person—something to do ing to dispel.” start caring about it.” President room Building, room 004 at 2 p.m. to dis- on your day-to-day—to think about recy- Follow Adrian Broaddus on Twitter @Adrian_Broaddus

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Editor-in-Chief OPINION Michaela Román, 747-7477 Invest in change By christian vasquez sides agreeing that something must be The Prospector done, nothing is getting done. Which The news is is a problem because not solving it af- chaotic. It seems fects everyone, and solving it affects as though every everything we know. Our entire eco- day something nomic system is based on the fact that terrible and people need to continue to buy things. important has We need cars, we need phones and we happened, and need to eat. The production and trans- you haven’t yet grasped the im- portation of basic necessities consti- plications of one tutes a problem for our world. tragedy before another takes its place. We know all of this, which is why we They’re exciting, no doubt, and ignore it, and it’s not working. It’s not each has it’s own importance in the working because we think the prob- world. Another bombing, an airline lem is more complicated than it is, and goes rogue or a press secretary makes nobody believes that the solutions to a stupid blunder. Each of these issues stopping the rising temperatures are in the past week received national at- feasible. But we are misinterpreting tention. And deservedly so. Passengers shouldn’t be dragged covered in blood the problem for the solutions. Luckily, out of a seat they paid for, and it’s im- there is not one massive solution, but portant to remember that Hitler did many smaller ones that can be imple- use chemical weapons. Some critics mented by everyday people. Just google will call these recent scandals an exam- “solutions climate change” and you are ple of “outrage culture,” where people met with a plethora of sites, organiza- are angry at seemingly inconsequential tions and ways that people can help things. I would slightly disagree, but one of the greatest issues of our species. only slightly. There is no reason to assume that It’s not a culture of outrage at mean- ingless events on a day-to-day basis, the destruction of our environment is it’s an outrage of events that have an inevitable. People’s outrage changes the obvious fix, and an end in sight. When world every day. It only took one day faced with multiple problems, it’s easy for that ridiculous Pepsi commercial to to focus on the one that can be solved be taken down, and that was just some- MARVEL - Kaelin Walker the quickest. thing annoying and benign. We live BOOST - Maria Jaquez The larger problems are not ignored, in a time where collectively we have a but pushed to the back burner. And in BOOST - Antonine Leon greater say in everything that happens the end we have pushed the largest and BOOST - Nohemi Lopez-Valdez because we are so connected to every- most complicated problem so far back BOOST - Nathan Luke thing that happens. BOOST - Alyssa Terrazas that it has become as meaningless as The Student Government Association announced their list of candidates for the Collectively, climate change is a big BOOST - David Ramirez talking about the weather. I’m talking 2017 election terms. The term for elected officials begins in July. Students can vote BOOST - Luis Reyes about climate change. problem, but it comes with a lot of easy in person on Wednesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Independent - Mario Contreras Don’t get me wrong, aside from smaller solutions. So instead of focus- the Union Plaza. You can also vote for candidates online from Wednesday, April 19 Independent - Daniel Nicholas those who blatantly ignore science, ing on the larger problems that para- at 7 a.m. to Thursday, April 20 at 11:59 p.m. at sa.utep.edu/sga. Independent - David Nicholas most people are aware of it. We know lyze participation and progress, let’s what the Paris Agreements are, which Presidential Candidates Senator At Large Independent - Ana Segura focus on looking for smaller solutions. Independent - Isaac Varela things to recycle and that we really BOOST - Sergio Baltazar Candidates should curb back emissions. But be- Follow Christian Vasquez on Twitter @chrismvasq MARVEL - Kristen Ahumada Colligiate Senator INDEPENDENT - Eduardo Romero MARVEL - Jaime Aquino INDEPENDENT - Enrique Romero MARVEL - Omar Barriga Candidates INDEPENDENT - Christian Castañeda MARVEL - Yousef Abugalyon MARVEL - Jacqueline Benavides MARVEL - Luis Rodriguez Vice Presidential MARVEL - Cristian Botello (Engineering) MARVEL - Vania Castillo MARVEL - Mario Reveles (Liberal Arts) (Internal) Candidates MARVEL - Rocio Perez MARVEL - Isabel Aguirre (Nursing) MARVEL - David Flores BOOST - Priscilla Del Valle (Science) BOOST - Consuelo Gonzales MARVEL - Laurence Loiselle BOOST - Abner Tarrango (Graduate) MARVEL - Esber Aboud MARVEL - Nallely Ramirez BOOST - Karen Guzman (Health) Vice Presidential MARVEL - Alexis Rico BOOST - Grissel Rodriguez (Business) MARVEL - Jacob Salado BOOST - Christian Valdiviezo (External) Candidates MARVEL - Andres Sanchez (Engineering) BOOST - Jose Martinez MARVEL - Brianna Dagostino Independent Tony Perez - (Education) MARVEL - Jonathan Cereceres MARVEL - Carlos Chavira Independent Jonathan Picado MARVEL - Kristian Villegas (Liberal Arts)

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0% Chance 0% Chance 0% Chance 0% Chance 0% Chance 0% Chance 0% Chance for Rain for Rain for Rain for Rain for Rain for Rain for Rain Keeping Syrian and Middle Eastern cultures alive at UTEP discover about people in the Middle East,” Espinosa said. “Living in Syria was amaz- ing, it was beautiful. I learned so much, not only about music but life in general.” Espinosa said although not all mem- bers of Layali Al-Sham come from an Ar- abic background, they’ve still remained in the ensemble, some of them for six years. In their upcoming show, Layali Al-Sh- am is partnering with Boundless Across Borders, a local activist coalition, to con- nect with Play for Hope, a non-profit or- ganization that preforms music for refu- gees. They will be performing via video. “The music not only keeps us connect- ed to our peers from Syria who perform this music, but are displaced, unable to perform because of the war, we continue to do it and keep in touch with those mu- gaby velasquez / The Prospector sicians because music is our life and keep- Layali Al-Sham will host their next concert at 7:30 p.m. on April 29, at the Fox Fine Arts Center. ing it alive is absolutely one of our goals,” By michaela román they don’t feel lost the way they did. best programs in Texas. I applied and I Espinosa started the ensemble, Layali Espinosa said. The Prospector Although the two said they did not got accepted.” Al-Sham, in 2010. The ensemble is influ- Layali Al-Sham’s next concert is at 7:30 Aboud said most people have the p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the Fox Fine Reem Issa, senior mechanical engi- experience culture shock, they did ex- enced by classical and contemporary Ara- wrong idea about Syria from the media. neering major, was born in Palestine, but perience a system shock. bic music. The concerts can have up to 30 Arts Center recital hall. Admission is free He says the media will either exaggerate spent most of her life in the United Arab “I didn’t have anyone to help me,” Issa to 60 musicians every year. She studied in for UTEP students and faculty and $5 ad- news stories or create propaganda. Emirates. Four years ago, Issa decided to said. “Our English wasn’t that good so Syria right before the conflict broke out. mission for the general public. “They will hear something and it’s not start the Arab Student Association (ASA) we didn’t want to talk, but we decided we “I do believe it’s one of the most beauti- going to be what I experienced there,” Michaela Román may be reached at michaelairoman@ on campus in hopes of changing the ste- needed to talk even if it’s wrong.” ful things in the Middle East is the music. Aboud said. “At the beginning I would gmail.com. reotypes about Arabs and Middle Eastern ASA helps new students who speak Ar- It’s also been interesting to see what they read every day what was going on over students in general. abic adjust to campus life by sometimes there, then I started to get bored with the Issa would create presentations about picking them up from the airport, help- ing them with housing, groceries and by same news, ‘somebody is bombing, then Middle Eastern cultures for freshman these people get killed’ so I don’t want to university classes and get asked why she is helping them feel like they are not alone. “The nice thing here is that we are in a hear about it anymore. If something big not dark or wearing traditional clothing. happens, you can see it on Facebook.” mixed culture already here, the Hispanic Aboud said he really wants the war in culture, so we adapt to them more be- Syria to come to an end. cause we find a lot of similarities and tra- “I was very comfortable living in Syria. ditions like being family oriented and we Everything was cheap and nice,” Aboud have a lot of cousins,” Issa said. said. “I grew up there, I had my family The purpose of the Aboud studied mechanical engineer- Shootout Podcast [email protected] and friends since elementary school, my ing at Al-Baath University in Homs, organization is to whole life was there.” @ShootoutPodcast www.shootoutpodcast.com Syria, where he was born and raised. He Andrea Shaheen Espinosa, assistant integrate Arabic transferred because of the war that started professor in the department of music, is students with the in Syria in 2011 and moved here in 2012. the advisor for ASA and studied in Syria Aboud received his master’s degree this before teaching at UTEP. She is surprised society here at UTEP, past December and is now working on at how receptive the local community has his doctorate. been to ASA. His parents and little sister still live in “So many students have come to me Syria, but he has his aunt and other rela- and said, ‘wow, I had no idea this was part VOTEVOTE VOTEVOTE VOTEVOTE - Jad Aboud, tives here. of Middle Eastern culture,’” Espinosa said. STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) “We have a big community from graduate student “I think that getting to know each other Homs in El Paso. That’s one of the main through music, food and dance is a great SPRINGSPRING ELECTIONSELECTIONS in civil engineering reasons I ended up here besides school. way to not only know about someone THE VOICE OF THE STUDENTS WORKING TOGETHER AS ONE I heard about UTEP and I was looking who’s background is different than your at the programs and I love mechanical own, but also the commonalities between “When they hear my accent, they think engineering,” Aboud said. “It’s one of the them.” - ONLINE VOTING - - ELECTION POLLING STATIONS - I’m from Russia or Germany, but they never guess Middle Eastern,” Issa said. Begins: Wednesday April 19, at 7:00 am Wednesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 20 Issa reached out to Jad Aboud, a grad- Ends: Thursday, April 20, at 11:59 pm 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Union Plaza uate student who is also studying civil engineering, to be her vice president in the ASA. - POSITIONS AVAILABLE - “The purpose of the organization is to integrate Arabic students with the soci- President (1) Engineering Collegiate Senator (1) ety here at UTEP and also to give people VP Internal (1) Graduate Collegiate Senator (1) an idea of how we do stuff in the Arabic VP External (1) Health Sciences Collegiate Senator (1) world, especially culture-wise, what type Senator-At-Large (15) Liberal Arts Collegiate Senator (1) Business Collegiate Senator (1) Nursing Collegiate Senator (1) of events we have and how we celebrate Education Collegiate Senator (1) Science Collegiate Senator (1) things,” Aboud said. ASA has been on campus for four years now. They’ve participated in large cam- pus events, such as Minerpalooza and the For more information including the election code, Visit the SGA Office at 304 Union Bldg, East. International Food Fair, and have hosted 915-747-5584 or visit our website at www.utep.edu/sga Arabic Movie Night, Taste of the Middle East and other culturally themed events. Issa and Aboud also wanted to help the new Arabic students on campus so | 4 | NEWS THEPROSPECTOR April 18, 2017 Professor receives award for his work on water conservation By rene delgadillo Davis holds 16 patents for technol- new ways of detecting hardness and by water softeners and possibly even laboratory working on something. I The Prospector ogy products. He has developed a other species in water,” Cappelle said in recover that salt to use it over and over really enjoy working there, it’s so sat- desalination process that uses a com- an email interview. “He’s a very creative again.” Last month, Thomas Davis, a civil en- isfying. When I sit at my desk and use bination of reverse osmosis and an- individual. I think he invents things Davis earned his doctorate in gineering professor and director of the my computer I just think about things other process that separates calcium when he is sleeping.” chemical engineering from the Uni- Center for Inland Desalination Systems and sulfate, two components of gyp- Davis said El Paso is in an unusual versity of South Carolina, and has I could be doing in the laboratory and I (CIDS) at UTEP, received the Salt of the sum, from the water. position, when the Rio Grande is been at UTEP for more than eight really want to get back there and try it.” Earth Award from the Multi-State Sa- Associate director for CIDS, Mal- not flowing the city must get all its years after a conversation with UTEP Davis said that new technologies for linity Coalition. This award recognizes ynda Cappelle, works with Davis in water from the ground, which is be- President Diana Natalicio. “She has a vision of educating the the conservation and desalination of the contributions and dedication of the engineering department, said coming salty. Hispanic community here and having water are created so future generations industry leaders in the water industry. Davis is one of the most dedicated “Our research center is involved in people go out in the world and do good will benefit from them. “I was really honored that they had person she knows. doing research to improve the desali- things,” Davis said. “She was the one selected me for that award, I just didn’t “Tom spends a lot of time in the nation process so people can use and “This will give job opportunities for who convinced me and it was worth it.” expect it. I didn’t know I deserved that students that are coming out of school,” laboratory developing and testing new drink it,” Davis said. “We are trying to Davis left his research at the Universi- kind of honor, but I was really thankful technologies, ranging from finding new minimize salt that is going to the river ty of South Carolina, a decision he said Davis said. “These things help us keep for I got it,” Davis said. ways to desalinate water to figuring out and try to minimize the salt that is used he does not regret. clean and drinkable water, but at the “I was doing desalination research same time it helps our community.” in a place where they really don’t need Davis said he would keep on working it. They got plenty of fresh water in South Carolina,” Davis said. “I’m hap- as long as his mind and body allow him py a came to a city where the research to do so. He said retirement will never would matter more than it would in a part him from UTEP and El Paso. place where there is already plenty of “I love it here! El Paso people are fresh water.” great people and I just really love UTEP Davis said working in the laboratory and creating things is a big motivation and I love the chance to live in El Paso,” in continuing doing the work he likes. Davis said. “I ultimately would go back “Teaching was satisfying, I taught a to South Carolina, but of course I’m go- thermodynamics class a couple of years ing to miss this university.” ago, but it took a lot of time away from my research,” Davis said. “If I weren’t Follow Rene Delgadillo on Twitter @rdelgadillonews here (in my office) I would be in the

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grifolsplasma.com THEPROSPECTOR NEWS | 5 | April 18, 2017 UTEP student brings e-waste recycling to campus By grecia sanchez arsenic, lead and chromium. These ma- Hazardous materials can damage Carrick offers extra credit to classmates ing the project for next semester since she The Prospector terials are found in batteries, microchips, human reproductive, respiratory and who drop off their electronics. plans to transfer to UT Austin. crystal displays, mobile phones, PVC, “Today’s technology, everybody has Nicole Eggert, a freshman international nervous systems; they can also cause “Almost anything can be recycled, the among others. cellphones and tablets and earphones and business major, is a member of the Lions damage in the brains and kidneys. Some biggest factor of that is where you’re doing “Let’s say everybody in the school de- things like this that are harming nature, Club International, a community service toxins can poison people in high doses it. If you’re doing it with the city, I know cides to throw away five electronics per are very easy to bring in and drop off and organization with more than 1.4 million and others are associated with deficits in their list is actually very short. Since I’m person. So the landfill would eventually prevent incorrect recycling,” Carrick said. members in over 200 countries around cognition, learning and even cancer. doing it at Best Buy, whatever they take is “I think UTEP as a whole institution re- the world. be full of electronics right? Once you get Eggert said that when you’re throw- what I take,” Eggert said. ally should think about it (adopting the Eggert is part of the environmental water running through that, all those ing your electronics away, you’re also The collection bin is located outside project). It’s a place where many of us committee for El Paso’ chapter of the chemicals are leaching out,” Eggert said. wasting resources that can otherwise be Carrick’s office in room 124 of the Geo- come to on a daily basis so it’s very easy LCI. In an effort to keep electronics out “Once it gets into your soil, it can con- saved, re-purposed and re-sold. logical Sciences Building. The project will to bring something and to drop it off in of landfills, Eggert said the idea of cre- taminate your soil, it can contaminate Among the items that can be recycled be running until the end of the semester. the recycling bin.” ating a resource so the community can your groundwater; through groundwa- for this project are cellphones, batteries, Eggert said it is important to clear drives To view the complete list of items that recycle their electronics originated at ter, you can contaminate your wells and computers, laptops, CD/DVDs, chargers, and sim cards before turning them in. Eggert can accept, you can visit bestbuy. this chapter and she decided to take the eventually you can contaminate water. speakers, keyboards, projectors, cables, e- Eggert is currently trying to get the com/recycle. project to UTEP. That’s the basic premise of why you don’t Follow Grecia Sanchez on Twitter @grecias068 “UTEP doesn’t own a recycling plan, want to put it in the trash.” readers and headphones, among others. Student’s Green Team involved in adopt- so I’m doing it as my honors project. This was a project which I was doing anyways,” said Eggert, who is also a member of the University Honors Program. “And so I started talking with my geology teacher Do not dump waste, Keep material out of the Leave natural vegetation Recycle oil, antifreeze, of what I can do for my honors project. I chemicals, paint, stormwater conveyance in place where possible and other vehicle fluids, mentioned it (the e-waste recycling proj- TAKE custodial waste, and system (curbs, gutters, to prevent erosion. or dispose of them ect for LCI) and she was like, ‘well why general rubbish sidewalks, streets, drains, properly to prevent the items (tires, old car parts, culverts, and arroyos). Si es possible, deje don’t you just do that?’ So it was kind of crecer a vegetación en pollution of stormwater, shopping carts, etc.) into Dispose of grass, leaves, groundwater and the like two for one.” storm drains, channels, yard waste, and construction forma natural para evitar la erosion. Rio Grande. Tina Carrick, assistant professor of re- or ditches. debris properly Recicle aceite, search in the department of geological CARE No tirar basura, aparatos No tapar el flujo pluvial a anti-congelate y lubricantes sciences and main sponsor of Eggert’s electrodomésticos, muebles, canales, alcantarillas y arroyos o disponga propiamente con basura. Disponga project, knows Eggert from her introduc- OF YOUR llantas, y chatarra a de ellos para prevenir canales y acequias del correctamente de basura contaminación de sistema tory to physical geology class. systema de drenaje pluvial. vegetal (césped, ramas, y hojas) de drenaje pluvial, mantos “She actually told me about this proj- así como basura de construción. acuíferos y el Rio Bravo. ect of her interest, making people more WATER Properly dispose of aware of recycling in general, and it was hazardous wastes, specific of course to the electronic recy- pesticides, and fertilizers. Call UTEP EH&S to cling and so the idea is Nicole’s,” Carrick ENVIRONMENTAL schedule waste pickups. said. “This is something that she has a HEALTH & SAFETY Report illegal dumping in Deseche correctamente los Storm drains are easily great passion for.” KEEP IT OFFICE storm drains, culverts, or residuos peligrosos, identified with “NO DUMPING” The project’s goal is to tackle the fastest arroyos to UTEP EH&S. pesticdas, y fertilizantes. decals at stormwater inlets. HERTZOG BUILDING Reporte el veritdo illegal de Llama al departamento Alcantarifado fe aguas growing waste segment of the municipal ROOM 170 residuosen los drenajes o EH&S en UTEP y agendar pluviales es identeficado solid waste stream, e-waste. 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The UTEP Department of Residence Life - 2401 North Oregon 915.747.5352 [email protected] sa.utep.edu/housing | 6 | NEWS THEPROSPECTOR April 18, 2017 question of the week What comes to mind when you think about Earth Day? EARTH DAY WEEK EVENTS C rlaudia He naddez, Nina Titovets / The Prospector Pal nting party UTEP’s Student’s Green Team is partnering with other student organizations and departments to host a week of events starting with a planting party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, at Leech Grove. There will be live music at the party.

Geo-eco sciences fair Cesar Valle Jeanette Mora Louren Cisneros The Geology department will host a solar hotdog cook- Graduate electrical engineering student Junior biomedical major Sophomore pathology major ing contest, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April “I didn’t even know there was an Earth day.” “I think about recycling because we need to “I think about Michael Jackson because he 19, at the Geology Lawn. There will be a drone technol- be cleaner on this day.” has a song about the Earth.” ogy exhibit at the event and other activities all students can participate in.

Dtining wi h the earth Dining with the earth features a free meal and forum on sustainability, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, at the Tomás Rivera Conference Center. The discussion will be about UTEP’s plan to help the com- munity go green including new Eco-Takeouts program. Natalia Garcia Orlando Barajas Miriam Fonseca The dinner is free if you RSVP at Junior nursing major Sophomore music performance major Senior criminal justice major minetrackerutep.edu/form/start/125122 “Earth Day means spending the day outside “Earth day shouldn’t be a thing because “I think Earth is the most important place and appreciating nature.” Earth should be taken care of every single for us and we have to celebrate it.” day of the year.” S lituSTAInabi y symposium Students can meet local organization and learn about cutting-edge Green Research at UTEP, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, at Union Plaza.

ie nnt rsECTIo al environmentalism UTEP’s Young Democratic Socialists will host Inclusion in Advocacy: Environmental policy and Justice from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, in Liberal Arts room 326.

bnan er making party Help prepare posters from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thurs- day on Friday, April 21, for the March for Science event that plans to defend climate facts and policy.

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Editor entertainment LESLIE SARIñana, 747-7477 10 simple ways you can help save the earth By leslie sariñana This list is provided by the U.S. Department of Energy. The Prospector Manage Unplug Eliminate Insulation 8 water use 10 Cooling and 7 everything 6 water bottles Use low-flow faucets and shower On average, households lose about 9 heating heads to save on water bills and Save money and energy by unplugging Use a water filter to purify tap water 20 percent of their heated and cooled conserve water. Heating the water in a electronics and appliances you’re not instead of buying bottled water. Not Programmable thermostats can save only is bottled water expensive, but it air to the outside through the duct washer uses 90 percent of the energy using. Leaving a computer on all day system. To avoid wasting energy, up to $150 a year on energy costs. Use can cost about 21 cents per day, or generates large amounts of container used to wash clothes. Washing your waste. Use a reusable water bottle, have your ducts inspected to ensure a thermostat that can automatically about $75 per year. An easy way to fol- clothes in cold water can also save preferably aluminum rather than they’re sealed properly and insulated turn off your cooling system when you low this tip is by using multiple-outlet if necessary. you $63 per year. plastic. are not home and turn back on when strips, which can turn everything off you arrive home. with the flip of a switch. Switch Use less Light 5 out bulbs Buy in 3 energy 1 conservation Electronics During daylight hours rely on the natu- Switch to new and improved light 4 bulk By using the microwave, toaster or a 2 ral lighting instead of turning on the bulbs. Reduce energy use from about countertop grill rather than an oven, Purchasing food from bulk bins can you’ll use less energy and avoid excess Recycle your cell phones and electron- lights on around the house. Keeping a third to as much as 80 percent with save money and packaging. Invest in heat that increases room temperature. ics. Donate or recycle them respon- the lights off can help you conserve energy-efficient halogen incandes- high-quality, long-lasting products. Placing lamps or TV sets near your energy and save on your electric bill. cents, CFLs and LEDs. room air-conditioning ducts can cause sibly when the time comes. E-waste You won’t have to replace items as the air conditioner to run longer than contains mercury and other toxics and frequently and this also means less necessary because the thermostat Leslie Sarinana may be reached at waste. senses heat from the appliances. Set is a growing environmental problem. [email protected]. them apart and save energy.

“DAMN.” continues Kendrick Lamar’s successful run

legacy, as he candidly talks about what made him, the price of success and how terfly” was a step in the right direction it is like to deal with it. to deal with it, religion and even gender for the rap industry as a whole, show- The album starts with “BLOOD.,” a stereotypes. The album is nonetheless ing a more complex approach to tra- mood-setting track that will remind cohesive in its narrative, never losing ditional beats, and at times showing fans of shorter, more narrative driven focus on Lamar’s rags-to-riches story that genre fusions can result in more tracks such as “Chapter Ten.” In it, La- and how he relates that to what happens enjoyable tracks. mar narrates a parable about helping a around him. Despite the different studio approach blind woman look for something she Musically, this album represents a this time around, Lamar is still one of lost. As he asks if he can be of help, the step in a different direction from “To the best lyrical proponents of the genre. woman replies, “oh yes, you have lost Pimp a Butterfly’s” old jazz, soul and Songs like “XXX.,” “DNA.” and “Ele- something, you’ve lost your life,” end- funk sounds. ment” showcase Lamar’s frantic flow ing with a gunshot that suggests La- Instead, Lamar opts for a more trap- paired with fitting beat elements. mar’s death. heavy approach, while also adding some In “XXX.,” Lamar’s friend calls him This track evokes a unique episodic, lo-fi elements to more laid-back songs for advice regarding the death of his and to an extent cinematic, feel that de- such as “YAH.,” “PRIDE.,” “LOVE.” and son and he responds with police sirens velops through the album and reaches “FEEL.” This doesn’t always work. For in the background, “ain’t no black pow- an eclectic conclusion. example, in “PRIDE.,” where the guitar er when your baby killed by a coward. However, unlike previous works, arrangement doesn’t contribute to the I can’t even keep the peace, don’t you “DAMN.” doesn’t address social issues song, it feels out of place. fuck with one of ours. It be murder in directly. Instead, it tries to tell an inter- While the production values are con- the street, it be bodies in the hour.” connected personal narrative with pow- servative, they are also top notch. But “DNA.” is perhaps one of the album’s erful lyrics and religious symbolism that that does not stop the album from feel- most impressive tracks, mixing in blunt allude collaterally to topics such as police ing safe. A disappointing aspect, con- lyrics about what being from Compton brutality, racism and the current political sidering Lamar, alongside other black represents, a diss to talk show host Ger- special to The Prospector climate in the United States. artists, had been at the forefront of em- aldo Rivera and Lamar’s ascent to fame, “To Pimp a Butterfly,” rap idol Kendrick Thematically, the 14-track LP seems bracing other genres such as soul and all with a sublime beat switch fans of By eddie velazquez to be a variety pack. In layers, Lamar funk as part of their repertoire. the rapper will love. Lamar boasts about The Prospector Lamar returned to scene on April 14 with “DAMN.” The new self-referential talks about his hometown of Compton, Because of this, Lamar’s growth as overcoming the hard life that was set After experiencing stellar success project sees Lamar fully embracing his California, the experiences that have an artist takes a dent. “To Pimp a But- with his universally acclaimed album, see DAMN. on page 10

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“Anything Goes” will be at the UTEP Dinner Theatre April 21 to May 7. There will be both matinee dinner performances and no dinner Spanish matinee performances. The Dinner E.S.L. & MORE Theatre is bringing a musical about two opposites who fall in love on the SS. America. Stowaway Billy Crocker Contact Josette at (915) 219-0543 falls for engaged heiress Hope Har- [email protected] court. With the help of the crew he will try and win her over.

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taketake backback thethe nightnight & candlelight vigil april 27, 2017 7pm - 9pm | union east building candlelight vigil | 8:45 pm room 308 | tomas rivera conference center ketnote speaker: staceyann chin utep students: share their stories #utepbethevoice For more information: Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution T:(915) 747-8694 // E:[email protected] *Please contact us one week prior to the event if special accommodations are needed. In collaboration with UTEP Athletics-Lifeskills, American Association for Microbiology, CCR Team, Do One Thing-Bystander Intervention Initiative, Military Student Success Center, Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, Office of Student Life, Residence Life, Student Engagement and Leadership Center, Center against Sexual & Family Violence, UTEP Police, UTEP Wellness-Healthy Miners,University Counseling Center, and Psi Chi. THEPROSPECTOR ENTERTAINMENT | 9 | April 18, 2017 The 1975 make their way to El Paso UPCOMING CONCERTS

CRLIH IS TOM N Contemporary Christian artist, Chris Tomlin will be at the Don Haskins Center on Wednesday, April 26. He will be making a stop as part of his “Worship Night in America” tour. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster. com or the UTEP Ticket Center.

PIERCE THE VEIL AND SUM 41 Rock band’s Pierce the Veil and Sum 41 are touring with Emarosa and Chapel and will be stopping in El Paso. They will be at TrickyFalls on Monday, April 24. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketfly.com or at the door special to The Prospector the day of the event. By claudia flores In 2012, the band had their first So Beautiful yet So Unaware Of It,” The Prospector hit with the release of their first EP was released in May of 2016, which On April 21, El Paso will host the “Facedown,” and their single “The made this their second full-length T WIN PEAKS City.” They were later featured on British alternative pop-rock band, studio album. Featuring their singles Huw Stephens’ BBC Radio 1 Show. The 1975, at the Abraham Chavez “Love Me” and “The Sound.” Twin Peaks, an indie, garage rock band will be at the Toward the end of 2012, The 1975 Theater with their 35-day tour, “I With two nominations for the Lowbrow Palace April 26. They are touring their last Like It When You Sleep, for You Are were in the spotlight again as they British Awards, one for Best British So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It.” released their second EP titled “Sex,” album, “Down in Heaven” which was released in 2016. Originally from Manchester, Eng- and by the following year, they re- Group and Best British Album of the Tickets can be purchased at Ticketfly.com or at the door land, Matthew Healy (lead vocals and leased their third EP “Music for Year, The 1975 positioned their sec- the day of the concert. rhythm guitar) met Adam Hann (lead Cars,” where the EP’s single “Choco- ond album as no. 1 in the U.K and guitar), Ross MacDonald (bass) and late” ranked no. 20 in the U.K.’s Top U.S charts. Singles Chart. George Daniel (drums) at Wilmslow Promoting their second album with High School in 2002. It was then that In 2013, they released their first AT THE DRIVE-IN their “I Like It When You Sleep, For they started to play music together as full-length album “The 1975.” This teenagers. Before choosing the name was co-produced by Mike Crossing, You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware The punk band originally from El Paso, is returning The 1975, they considered names a producer for the Arctic Monkey Of It” tour, the tour opened with a home May 6 to perform at the El Paso County Coli- and Foals. such as Talkhouse, The Slowdown, series of concerts in Mexico and will seum. They will release their first album in 17 years on Big Sleep and Drive Like I Do. Their self-titled album hit no. 1 in continue on in the U. S. Tickets are The inspiration behind their name the UK’s albums chart and it reached still available at Ticketmaster.com. May 5. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com came from a beat-poetry book by no. 20 in the U.S. 200 Billboard. or the County Coliseum Box Office. Jack Kerouac which Healy bought at Their most recent production, “I Claudia Flores can be reached at [email protected]. a yard sale. Like It When You Sleep, for You Are | 10 | ENTERTAINMENT THEPROSPECTOR April 18, 2017 EP Comic Con strikes back

photo courtesy of ep comic con facebook page By leslie sariñana cosplay and you can build your oux (Underworld), Dina Meyer El Paso can’t participate in this EP Comic Con will run April 21 The Prospector own cosplay stuff,” Stegner said. (Starship Troopers, SAW), Nich- annual event.” through April 23. They will also The weekend will be filled olas Brenden (Buffy the Vampire They will have a costume con- be hosting a pre-party on April In his second year as EP Comic with game tournaments, pan- Slayer, Criminal Minds), and test, but anyone who wishes to Con owner and director, Tony els, cosplay, seminars and photo Martin Klebba (Pirates of the participate must register online. 20 at Dave & Busters. Passes can Stegner, hopes to bring a bigger ops with some of the celebrity Caribbean, Scrubs). Guidelines for the contest can be be purchased through Ticket- convention than he did the pre- guests. EP Comic Con’s mission Regarding future conventions, found on their website, elpaso- master or at the Plaza Theatre vious year. He has made sure that statement is, “Fly your nerd flag Stegnar said, “My vision for the comiccon.com. The contest will Box Office. Three-day passes are high!” and it certainly seems like future of El Paso Comic Con is be held in the El Paso Conven- there’s something for everyone. $60, Friday only is $15, Saturday they will. for it to grow outside the con- tion Center Juarez Room Center “You’re going to be able to see Guests will include Alan Tu- fines of the El Paso Convention on Saturday, April 22, at 8 p.m. only $30 and Sunday only $20. and do things you wouldn’t nor- dyk (Firefly, Rogue One), Lou Center. There is no reason why Best show winner will receive a Leslie Sarinana may be reached at mally do. There will be gaming, Ferrigno (Hulk), Kevin Grevi- all the businesses in downtown $500 cash prize. [email protected]. DAMN. from page 7 for him as he raps, “I got millions, I got riches buildin’ in my DNA. I got dark, I got evil, that rot inside my DNA. I got off, I got troublesome, heart inside my DNA. I just win again, then win again like Wimbledon, I serve.” In the album’s conclusion “DUCK- WORTH.,” it all comes full circle for La- mar. He details a story where Top Dawg Entertainment founder Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith almost killed Lamar’s father years before signing a 15-year- old Kendrick to his record label. Addi- tionally, the end of the track seems to rewind the whole album up to the blind woman anecdote. Lamar’s guest list is short this time around, featuring legendary band U2 and pop sensation Rihanna. While it isn’t too detrimental to the overall product, the star power behind these artists leaves their contributions feeling lackluster. However, singer-songwriter Zacari’s crooning vocals in “LOVE.,” make for a refreshing, more lighthearted and wel- coming track for new fans. At a time when rappers participate in seeming wars of escalation with each other, Lamar seems to unintentionally abandon that type of competition, with unique ways of interweaving his own mystique into his musical career. For example, Lamar’s first track of 2017, “The Heart Part 4,” is not a part of the 14 songs that comprise this album. However, the song finds its contribu- tion to the album sporting the same simple guitar arrangement during beat shifts that also permeates “FEAR.” These easter eggs make it a more en- gaging listening experience, and have even led fans to speculate about the future and possibly a second album release. The cryptic atmosphere that surrounds the release of “DAMN.” also separates him from other artists such as Drake or Big Sean, who have also re- leased new material in 2017. When it all comes together, Lamar’s lyrics and characteristic flow shine through a conservative, but well-pro- duced library of beats, making it one of the rapper’s best offerings to date. As a purely musical device, “DAMN.” re- flects Lamar’s evolution and apex, even if it doesn’t quite have the social impact that “To Pimp a Butterfly” did.

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Editor Sports jason green, 747-7477 Miners will carry important momentum into C-USA championship four, placing sixth alone at 23-over ed six top-10 finishes in 11 tourna- 887 (302-292-293). The Miners are ments played, all of which he was or hoping with their current momen- was tied as UTEP’s top finisher. He is tum, that they can rebound from a hoping to lead UTEP to its first ever disappointing 2016 showing. Conference-USA golf title. “We’ve had a nice regular season, “Freddy has been great,” Lieberwirth our fall was outstanding and in the said. “As a senior, he has progressively spring our schedule has been much gotten better every year, his game is at tougher, but it was nice for us because a level where he is going to be ready to we really turned the corner and have make a living at this very soon profes- been playing better,” head coach Scott sionally. He’s emerged as a great leader Lieberwirth said. “I think we have for us and someone that we can always some nice momentum heading into depend on to play great golf and give a the conference championship this great effort every time out.” time around.” Junior Charles Corner, who was One of the Miners’ top players is recently named the Conference-USA also the team’s lone senior, Frederick Golfer of the Week for his outstand- Dreier. Dreier, a Denmark native, has ing performance in California, is also played all four years at UTEP and has looking to carry his momentum into been a vital part of the Miners’ recent the Conference-USA tournament. success. Last season, Dreier finished Corner shot 2-over 212 (72-69-71), sixth individually at the Conference with 12 birdies and finished just two USA Championships (2-over, 73-73- strokes behind Dreier in the West- 72/218) to earn a trip to the NCAA ern Intercollegiate. Of the 96 players Regionals. Dreier was also named the in the tournament, only three shot Michael reese/utep athletics 2015-16 Conference USA Golfer of under par, while Corner’s score was the Year and became the fourth Min- better than 19 players ranked in the After a seventh-place finish at the Western Intercollegiate Tournament, UTEP golf looks to keep the momentum going in the C-USA champion- ship tournament in Texarkana, Arkansas beginning April 23. er to earn the honor. Dreier has also Golfstat Top 100, including six of the been successful in the classroom, hav- top-10 players. By Jeremy Carranco naments this season with a best 54 and will conclude the championship ing been named to the Conference- Andreas Sorensen and Dreier were The Prospector of 829. In the previous four tourna- on the fourth day with a match play USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll in also named as Conference-USA ments before the Western Intercol- playoff. Playing partners for the first each of his past three seasons (2014, Golfer of the Week earlier this season. The UTEP men’s golf team is com- legiate, the Miners placed in ninth day will be determined by a blind 2015, 2016). Dreier earned the honor on October ing off a seventh-place finish out of twice (John Burns Intercollegiate and draw and for every succeeding round, “I have matured a lot on this team 19 and Sorensen was the named the 15 teams at the 71st Annual Western Border Olympics) and fourth twice team scores will determine pairings. over the last four years. It has been a first Golfer of the Week for Confer- Intercollegiate Tournament in Santa (National Invitational and Lone Star In the 2015 Conference-USA cham- tremendous time and I value every- ence-USA on September 14. Cruz, California. The Miners, who Invitational). pionship, UTEP finished in third thing I have gotten from being here,” “I feel our team is stronger than it are no. 55 in the nation, shot 34-over Now the Miners will prep for the place at 7-over 871 (287-290-294) to Dreier said. “I was little Fredrick has ever been while I have been here,” 1,084 (361-356-367) in a tournament 2017 Conference-USA tournament place its best since joining the league coming from Denmark when I first said Dreier. “I feel like we have a really that featured five top-25 teams, in- in Texarkana, Arkansas, for a chance in 2006. The highest the Miners had arrived, I had a lot to learn and coach good chance to win conference and cluding no. 1 Southern California, to claim the league’s automatic bid to ever placed before 2015 was a sixth- Lieberwirth helped me in my process do a really good job in Texarkana.” who won the team title. UTEP placed the NCAA Championship. The four- place tie with Southern Mississippi in of getting better as a golfer, and also The Conference-USA champion- higher than two of those five ranked day championship will feature all 13 2014 when the Miners shot 46-over growing as a person both on and off ship tournament will start on Sunday, teams (no. 17 Texas and no. 25 Ari- Conference-USA squads and will be 886 (302-292-292). the golf course.” April 23 with the action concluding zona State) in the final standings. 18 holes scheduled for the first three Last season (2016), UTEP failed to This spring season, Dreier, who on Wednesday, April 26. The seventh-place finish gave the days. After 54 holes of stroke play, replicate a strong 2015 effort, when owns a current 71.09 stroke average Miners their fifth straight and 10th only the top four teams will be seeded the team was unable to make the final (32 rounds/2,275 strokes) has record- Follow Jeremy Carranco on Twitter @J_Carranco22 overall top-10 finish out of 11 tour- UTEP football spring game: two offensive and one defensive takeaway By Mike Flores “We have a lot of talent there. The Prospector We’ve got good running backs, and we may add one more to that To wrap up workouts before the group,” Kugler said. “We’ve got a summer begins for the UTEP foot- young but talented group. My big- ball team, the Miners ended their gest concern would be protection- spring season by hosting a football wise when you have young guys scrimmage on April 14 at the Sun Bowl. With 44 athletes returning like that, but we will be creative from last season, and plenty of and make sure we get that taken new talent coming in, UTEP pro- c are of .” vided a look at what next year’s team has in store for their fans. UTEP will improve their passing Coming off of a 4-8 (2-6 C-USA) attack under Ryan Metz overall record in the 2016-2017 Quarterback Ryan Metz will be season, the Miners are seeking im- going into his junior year as his provement under fifth-year head first time as a full time starter coach Sean Kugler. for the Miners. He will have the It won’t be easy, as the orange keys to the offense and has built and blue has lost some key tal- chemistry with the returning wide ent, all-time leading rusher Aaron receivers such as junior Warren Jones departing, along with tight G aby Velasquez / The Prospector UTEP football held their spring game scrimmage on April 14 at the Sun Bowl. Redix and newly assigned full- end Hayden Plinke, fullback Dar- time wide receiver Kavika John- rin Laufasa, safety Dashone Smith After Jones hung up his Miners Whoever steps up in Jones’ place backs in the spring scrimmage and son. Metz connected with Johnson and many others. Kugler has re- jersey for a shot at wearing an NFL has big shoes to fill since UTEP’s even moved Walter Dawn from early and often in the scrimmage, inforced his troops with 14 start- jersey, the running back position bread and butter was their rushing wide receiver to full time running and allowed Johnson to show off at ers coming back and 22 newcom- is up for grabs. attack for the last three years. back. As a result, Dawn received ers—17 of them coming straight his new position as he caught four He was the first modern day The projected starting running the most carries on Friday with 11 from high school and the other passes for 29 yards. UTEP underclassmen player to back for the 2017 season, sopho- tries for 29 yards and one score. four are transferring to UTEP declare for the NFL draft. Jones more Quardraiz Wadley, is dealing Metz finished his spring game Freshman tailback Ronald Awatt from other colleges. left a mark in UTEP’s history book with an injury, according to Kugler. completing 12-of-17 passes for 94 got nine carries for 22 yards. Kevin Here are three main takeaways by eclipsing the school’s all-time He was sidelined for the spring yards and one touchdown throw. from the scrimmage that was held leading rushing record with 4,114 game and will need to get his Dove rushed six times for 21 yards. He showed his wheels on a couple on Friday night: total career yards. He rushed for shoulder re-evaluated as the sever- None of the running backs had of occasions as well. Moving the a single-season record during his ity of the injury is still unknown. strong outings during the scrim- ball down the field was no prob- The running back position for the junior season (1,773 yards) and In order to cope with Wadley’s mage, but some of the backs lem for Metz. Miners is a question mark and up ran for over 100 yards in 17 career injury and the position of need, showed Kugler enough to be con- see football on page 12 for grabs games, also a school record. Kugler tested a number of half- fident going into summer. | 12 | SPORTS THEPROSPECTOR April 18, 2017 football from page 11

Last season, Metz started seven With new weapons at Metz’s dis- The offense looks to be more pass demanding, that’s something I need Miners will need to improve their games and played in 11. He improved posal, like the duo of new transfer heavy than seasons prior, if Friday’s to be great at. I have to lead by ex- defense that allowed nearly 35 points drastically from his freshman season, scrimmage was any indication. ample and be that coach on the field. tight ends David Lucero and Josh per game last season, but they showed as he completed 64.7 percent of his “Ryan was solid moving the ball. In Going forward, I feel like I have two steps in the right direction on Friday. passes his sophomore season, which Weeks, Metz will have options to the red zone, he threw a nice fade ball Plinke’s this season with the group of tight ends.” is good enough for the second best look for since the bulk of the offen- down there for the score. Ryan has had mark in single-season history for an outstanding spring, he’s a leader sive plans will fall in his laps since he The defense showed up UTEP. Even though Metz did not and works really hard,” Kugler said. is the veteran and will need to make Even without three stars on the start every game, he still threw for 14 Metz added, “This whole spring is defensive side of the ball on Friday up for the loss of Jones’ and Plinke’s touchdowns last year—the most by a a whole new learning curve for me such as linebacker Alvin Jones, Dante Miners’ quarterback since 2010. play-making. going forward. I need to be more Lovilette and Devin Cockrell (all out I have to lead by for various reasons), UTEP’s defense came out with something to prove. example and be They bent at times by allowing the of- fense to move the ball, but stood tall that coach on the on many occasions when the ball got close to the end zone. field. Last season, UTEP had the least amount of sacks in C-USA with only 14. However, even against a well- tuned offensive line, UTEP’s defense got to the quarterback a total of five - Ryan Metz, times during the scrimmage. The de- junior quarterback fensive line looked hungry, and only allowed 72 rushing yards all day on 26 carries. During the segment of 12 plays to Kugler said this team reminds him move the ball, the Miners’ defense of the 2014 squad that went 7-6 and stopped the offense five straight times participated in the New Mexico Bowl and did not allow one first down in game. He said they have a chip on that part of scrimmage. In the red zone work segment, UTEP’s defense their shoulders and are completely clogged up two run plays in a row to focused with zero distractions hold- force the offense to look at 3rd and ing them back. 21. The play after, Metz could not “Both sides competed well. Both find anyone open so he scrambled but could not gain the yardage back. sides of the ball have shown some Sophomore defensive back Jerrell tremendous flashes,” Kugler said. “We Brown had a strong outing with four accomplished a lot this spring. I re- tackles (one for loss), a pass break-up ally like this team. This is the group and one sack. This year, UTEP plays offenses of guys we are going to move forward that can score in a hurry such as with, and I feel good about that.” Oklahoma, Arizona, La Tech, WKU, Southern Mississippi and Army. The Follow Mike Flores on Twitter @MikeyTheReal We Our readers!

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