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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Special Collections Department at DigitalCommons@UTEP. It has been accepted for inclusion in The rP ospector by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@UTEP. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The University of Texas at El Paso · June 26, 2013 theassayer of student opinion prospectorwww.utepprospector.com Movie Review By S. David Ramirez The Prospector Entertainment P. 6 Almost $100,000 in research grants Provostoffic e have been distributed by the Office of the Provost as part of the second Summer Student Research Assistant prepss tudents Program. The selected projects will be part of a 10-week program designed forrese arch to create opportunities for students to experience academic research. “(The program) gives financial sup- port to students, research support to faculty and experience to everyone,” said John Wiebe, associate provost. “It gets students excited about ad- vancing post-graduate education.” About 80 applications were submit- ted by faculty on behalf of students. Forty six were selected by a faculty Diablos Recap committee and funded for sustained Sports P. 7 research through the summer. The program was originally cre- ated due to a surplus in the previ- ous provost’s annual budget, under Junius Gonzales, and was co-spon- sored by Roberto Osegueda, vice president for research. “In thinking about how best to use Michelle Torres / The Prospector those funds, he (Gonzales) came up with Laura Saucedo, junior chemistry major, is working on a fluorescent molecule that could be used to detect heavy metals. the idea to hire students to work in labs as student work assistants,” Wiebe said. to submit poster presentations, grant to show the students what is available, “I really want to get into research Since the first year’s funding was proposals and possibly the begin- the different techniques.” because that seems to be the way I unexpected, there was little time to nings of manuscripts for publication. Pannell’s research deals with fluo- want my career to go,” Saucedo said. develop the project. This year’s pro- In addition to their research, rescents, which are molecules that “I really enjoy being in a lab.” gram has been refined from its pre- students are expected to attend emit light when they enter an excited Saucedo previously volunteered workshops focused on responsible vious incarnation. The review pro- state. These molecules have different in chemistry labs around campus. cess has changed thanks to feedback conduct in research and preparing applications, like detecting other ma- When the opportunity arose for her received from last year’s participants technical presentations. terials in a solution. to participate in guided research, and the numbers of projects accepted “Ten weeks is long enough, with Pannell encouraged her to become Fourth of July has increased too. good intellectual guidance, to have Laura Saucedo, junior chemistry Wiebe said that despite the relative- a student go from a lower level of major, is working on a specific blue part of the provost’s program. events ly short research period, he expects to knowledge about the project to an ad- fluorescent molecule that could be “It is crucial to infuse students with see academic products by the end of vanced level,” said Keith Pannell, pro- used to detect heavy metals such as energy for a career in science,” Pan- Patriotic Concert the term. Participants are anticipated fessor of chemistry. “It is enough time mercury and lead. see PROVOST on page 4 & Firework Spectacular El Paso Wind Symphony 7-9 p.m. at the Chamizal National Memorial UTEP events relocate due to construction Ft. Bliss “Pop Goes By Amanda Guillen “Due to weather over the past couple of weekends, we have had to The Prospector the Fort” either reschedule the movie or cancel El Paso Symphony Orchestra Due to the ongoing campus trans- the event,” she said. “Just last Friday 7:30 p.m. at Biggs Park, formation construction, Movies on (June 21), we had the first successful the Lawn has been forced to find a screening of the series with ‘Despi- Ft. Bliss new venue. With the fall semester cable Me’ and we had a great turnout.” coming up, popular events such as She said that at this point, no com- Under the Sun Tour Minerpalooza may need to relocate parisons can be made to the turnout of as well. Movies on the Lawn of previous years. Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray Starting June 7, the movies have “I am sure it has caused confusion, and Gin Blossoms been shown at two different places, especially since we have two different 7 p.m. at Socorro Glory Field and University Field. locations. We expected some confu- Entertainment Center Attendees of the annual series of sion and planned ahead, in order to Movies on the Lawn had to keep up to have all the information in our pro- date on where the movie of the week motional designs, as well as maps for El Paso Diablos vs. would be held, through Facebook and each location,” Garcia said. “We have Laredo Lemurs ads around campus. received a couple of phone calls in- Event Services Coordinator for quiring further details on location, but 6:30 p.m., fireworks after Union Services, Alexandra Garcia, other than that I believe we have been the game at Cohen Stadium said that although this year has had able to address this issue successfully.” a rocky start due to weather and a The location of next year’s Movies Western Playland Veronica enriquez / The Prospector change in location, Movies on the on the Lawn is an ongoing question, Lawn remains a success. but Garcia said that the event might Firework show at 9:30 p.m. Events like Movies on the Lawn have been forced to move out of the inner campus and into places such as Glory and University Field. see RELOCATE on page 3 PAGE 2 you think? This week’s poll question: Do you think enough on- t do campus food choices are being offered during the summer? June 26, 2013 Wha interim editor-in-chief vote at WWW.UTEPPROSPECTOR.COM perspectivesAndrés Rodríguez, 747-7477 Column we asked, Where’s the grub? you answered By Lorain Watters As mentioned in the article, “Sum- mer session, limited food choices” on The Prospector page four, the reason for early clo- It’s 5 p.m. and sures is purely business. The last three 9% my stomach rum- summers were evaluated and it was 9% bles. I start think- then decided that there was not as ing of options on much profit to stay open so late dur- POLL RESULTS campus where I ing the summer. can grab a quick This seems like an understandable Should UTEP students be 18% NO bite but suddenly reason, however, the last three sum- remember that it’s mers did not have as many classes be- allowed to carry concealed summer and nothing is open. ing offered as there are now. So why does summer have to be an So with an increase in attendance weapons in their cars excuse to close earlier? 27% from previous years, why shouldn’t With UTEP’s centennial construc- the services on campus cater to that, while on campus? tion, campus has been transformed 82% YES especially for students who have not into a beautiful sea of green grass classes beginning at 7 p.m.? 55% and pathways, but into a maze of as- Not only is campus full of students phalt, dirt and fencing that makes it during the summer, but there are also unbearable to walk across in 100-de- orientations for prospective students gree heat. and summer events on campus, such So after that long walk from one of as Movies on the Lawn. This brings the parking lots surrounding cam- public traffic to campus and with pus, one would expect to feel a little public traffic comes money. parched. A frappuccino from Star- With campus eateries closed early, bucks or a strawberry smoothie from traffic flow decreases and the mind- Jamba Juice sounds like a delectable treat, but if you aren’t at those loca- set of ‘nothing to do on campus’ sets tions or other eateries on campus by in. It seems almost counter-produc- 3 p.m., you’ll have to settle for water tive as faculty and staff stress evening from the water fountain. campus activities during the fall, yet According to University Commu- hardly any participation is seen. nications, there are more than 1,200 With enough activity on campus, classes being offered for both summer there should be enough profit com- sessions. Yet, food services on cam- ing in. Sodexho and the other food pus and even the shuttle routes will companies on campus should take the not operate late into the evening. So growing attendance into consider- what happens to those students and ation and extend their summer hours. employees who stay after 5 p.m.? With longer hours, there will be more Construction is one of the reasons traffic across campus, and ultimately for those early closures, along with a positive view of UTEP that will re- how well the services on campus have sult in a frame of mind of wanting to done economically during past sum- remain on campus mer sessions. Lorain Watters may be reached at [email protected].

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RELOCATE from page 1 too limiting from what we have seen go back to being hosted in the heart of in the past few weeks.” campus at the new Centennial Plaza. Bailey said he is excited for the new First phase of student housing increase to begin “With the construction of the Cen- look of September’s Minerpalooza. tennial Plaza in the center of campus, “The new space will provide new we expect that per its completion, it can opportunities and give it a new look; host Movies on the Lawn. Whether it it won’t look like the same old Miner- will, we cannot assure yet,” Garcia said. palooza and that excites us a lot,” Bai- “As of right now, we are pleased to be ley said. “It still is going to be one of able to have an alternate location to this the most exciting events of the school program and continue serving both year, and we are going to do every- UTEP and the El Paso community.” thing we can to assist the community Sophomore cellular and molecular with parking as well.” biochemistry major, Luisa Monte- Bailey said that Minerpalooza will Michelle Torres / The Prospector longo, said that despite changes in lo- The new student housing complex will be located behind the Helen of Troy Softball Complex. cation, she would keep attending any go back to its original venue next UTEP events. year in 2014 and will hopefully be the “I don’t think the relocation of kickoff event to the opening of the By Sabrina Nuñez been incorporated into the overall “The design reflects UTEP institu- plan. tional Bhutanese design, a standard events such as Movies on the Lawn new Centennial Plaza. The Prospector and Minerpalooza will decrease at- “We will bring it back to what will “A parking lot is included as part at our institution,” McCorry-Andalis As UTEP enrollment numbers con- tendance because if students want be called Centennial Plaza,” he said. of the project,” McCorry-Andalis said. “The room layouts, amenities tinue to rise, the university is accom- said. “There will be shuttle services as came from assessment and feedback, to attend they will regardless of the “The hope is that Minerpalooza modating growth with the addition of well as an emphasis in biking in and including focus groups with our stu- place. The relocation will not prevent is one of the takeoff events for this a new student housing complex set to me from attending them,” Montelon- around the complex and throughout dents. In addition, the architects se- space, if not the kickoff event. We break ground soon, with construction go said. “Yes, having them in Geology the campus community.” lected for this project have extensive can’t say for certain because there beginning this fall. Lawn was convenient, but any other McCorry-Andalis said the hous- knowledge and background in stu- are always new events that pop up Associate Vice President for Stu- place works as well.” ing operations are auxiliary, mean- dent housing/residence hall design but Sept. 5, 2014 we will definitely be dent Life and associate dean of stu- ing they are self-funding, and the and as a result, provided invaluable UTEP alumna Christina Gal- back in Centennial Plaza.” dents, Catie McCorry-Andalis, said cost of each room will be compa- expertise and input.” lego said that coming to Movies on Other popular events that will be af- the new housing complex is a multi- rable to the rates and Miner Village The complex may include features the Lawn is one of the highlights phased project. The first phase in- and Miner Heights. new to any of the existing student of her summer plans and feels that fected due to campus construction will volves the addition of 352 beds, but Senior kinesthesology major, Tess housing provided by the campus in the change in location will add to be UTEPIA, Alcohol Awareness, Car- will grow based on necessity. Hall, has lived at Miner Village for the form of restaurants and ameni- the excitement of the new campus naval in association with Queer His- “We have been experiencing, and the past four years and said she be- ties, however McCorry-Andalis said transformation. tory Month, The International Food continue to experience, a demand for lieves new student housing will be a that portion of the project is still un- “I don’t mind the move. I feel that Fair and the Homecoming Parade. housing and after a careful review of great addition to the campus. der development. this is a positive change and my fam- UTEPIA and Alcohol Awareness all that is involved in developing this “Having lived in Miner Village, I “It’s going to be a great new facil- ily and I will keep coming back to programming, both events that take type of plan, we feel that someday have had an amazing college experi- ity. It’s going to be relatively close to these events,” Gallego said. place the week before spring break, having 3,000 beds available to our ence while being surrounded by my campus, close to the new recreation Corey Bailey, director of the Stu- have typically been held on Geology student population is a reasonable peers and closest friends,” Hall said. center,” Pettigrew said. “It actually dent Engagement and Leadership Lawn and will now take place in Cen- number to work toward,” McCorry- “Hopefully this will give the oppor- has some pretty spectacular views of Center, said the campus transforma- tennial Plaza following the comple- Andalis said. tunity for more students to enjoy the the Franklin Mountains and the Rio tion is exciting and makes him proud tion of construction in that area. The Kelly Pettigrew, project director for dorm lifestyle while pursuing their Grande Valley. It’s a great environment to be a part of the UTEP community, annual Homecoming Parade, which Sundt construction, said the company education.” for students and the UTEP campus.” adding that Minerpalooza will re- traditionally goes down University will assemble the construction and The new student housing complex main an exciting and popular event Sabrina Nuñez may be reached at [email protected]. Avenue, will be issued new routes for they were chosen through a formal will follow the Bhutanese influence despite the change in location. the 2013 school year. process handled by the University of found throughout the campus. This year, Minerpalooza 2013 will Texas System in the Office of Facilities be held in areas around the Sun Bowl “Anything that has ever happened in Planning and Construction. spanning from the P-9 parking lot that part of campus that is a traditional “It’s an open request for proposals as well as the crossing streets, Glory event will be affected,” Bailey said. that anybody, anywhere can submit Road and Randolph in front of Me- Despite alternative locations for on it and then they create a shortlist, morial Gym. The parking space by several UTEP events, Bailey said he which we were short listed, then they Kidd Field crossing over to Randolph embraces the change and is excited go though an interview process and and the parking lot in front of Memo- for what is to come with the univer- we were selected,” Pettigrew said. “We rial Gym will be used as well. sity’s new look. recently completed a student housing “Minerpalooza has a following. It “In general, we have embraced project in New Mexico State (Uni- is 23 years old and it is an event that this change and are looking for the versity) just up I-10. That was very people have grown to love and look new possibilities that come with this successful.” forward to. Regardless of where it is transformation even with this con- The complex will be located off of on campus, we know it will be suc- struction going on,” Bailey said “We Sun Bowl Drive, behind the Helen of cessful,” Bailey said. “There are lo- are hoping our students recognize Troy Softball Complex. gistical limitations for example, the this is not a lost year when it comes to “This is an area of campus not yet majority of events are going to be programming.” developed, which lended itself to this on concrete rather than some of the type of development, especially as Amanda Guillen may be reached at [email protected]. events being on grass, but it won’t be it relates to the institution’s master plan,” McCorry-Andalis said. Because of the new complex’s lo- cation, transportation services have

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PROVOST from page 1 “That’s been an academic focus of Summer sessions, limited food choices nell said. “I’m pretty confident, based mine for a long time.” on preliminary results, that she will Quezada, senior anthropology have enough data to refine it into a major, sees the research as more than published piece.” just an academic project. The College of Liberal Arts also “Being a tribal member, I really had a number of projects selected for the program. feel a sense of urgency in protecting Ernesto Chavez, associate profes- our language,” Quezada said. “Now it sor of history, will work with Gus- is making a comeback because we’re tavo Delhierro, a graduate student, teaching it in a classroom setting. It to compile research about silent is a language that I wish could sur- film star, Ramon Novarro. This in- Ociris Alvarez / The Prospector terdisciplinary project will examine vive into the next generation.” Campus eateries have reduced their hours and offerings for the summer. identity through elements of his- Yadira Siqueros, senior anthropol- By S. David Ramirez Pacheco said they are monitoring have no on-campus dining options tory, Chicano studies, queer-gender ogy major, said that she has been able class schedules and foot-traffic pat- available to them. studies and theology. The Prospector to seek different areas of studies out- Starbucks (Union and Engineer- “I want to show what kinds of terns, so they can make adjustments side her major through the program. Students taking summer classes to summer operations if needed. ing locations) and Jazzman’s Café are techniques and skills are needed to “I had never thought about linguis- are facing a limited availability of Representatives from Sodexho declined open the latest during the summer, get into a graduate school, a doctoral closing at 4 p.m. on-campus dining options. Sodexho an interview but responded by email. program,” Chavez said. tics as a field I wanted to get into,” Si- Ruiz said that construction is also representatives said that construction Adriana Ruiz, unit marketing spe- Delhierro is scouring newspapers, queros said. “This project definitely and sales traffic are to blame for re- cialist for UTEP Food Services, said affecting dining outlets. UTEP com- microfilm, digital sources and archi- opened up that horizon.” duction in offerings. that compared to the regular semes- munity members may believe that certain locations are closed, however val special collections to find specific Of the 22 individual campus eatery ter, there has been a significant de- With the scope of the projects many remain open despite barricade mentions of the film star’s life in the options available during the regular cline in traffic to all venues during limited by time, Luykx’s team is ex- and footpath detours. 1940s. This research will hopefully semesters, 15 are keeping summer the summer and intersession time According to Sodexho, they are ploring other funding mechanisms. hours. Many of the venues operate on frames. be published in edited collections working to communicate availability and culminate in the publication of This would allow the students to a modified summer schedule from 8 This reduction has moved food through banners, signage and social a biography of Novarro. continue their research beyond the a.m. to 2 p.m. Others close at 4 p.m., services to cut back on staffing and media. about 30 percent less availability hours. Eateries, such as those in the There are currently no plans to im- Identity, culture and faith will also 10-week program. compared to the normal semester. Natural Gas Center, have had their plement changes in the dining schedule be explored by the research group “There is a possibility (the proj- “Food service summer hours of op- hours reduced by up to 40 percent in for summer two. However, Food Ser- working under Aurolyn Luykx, joint ect) may continue,” Luykx said. “In eration were established based on his- some locations while others are ex- vices is constantly tracking sales, traffic, associate professor of anthropology torical sales data for each food venue pected to remain closed until the fall building occupancy and class schedules and teacher education. terms of Tigua language and cul- during the past three summers,” said semester begins. to make adjustments where necessary. Her team is conducting anthropo- ture, we’re barely going to scratch Victor Pacheco, assistant vice presi- “If you don’t get there before 3 (p.m.), Thoughts shared through the cam- logical surveys of the Ysleta del Sur the surface in 10 weeks.” dent of Business Affairs. “Operating you’re out of luck,” said Yanira Ortiz, pus dining online comment cards are Pueblo Tigua. hours where sales have been histori- junior anthropology major. “I just also taken into consideration. Eight weeks of research still remain “Ricardo (Quezada) had been my cally low and not sufficient to cover know to bring something from home For an updated list of open loca- in the Summer Student Research As- tions and their hours, visit admin. student before and I knew he was the associated operating costs were or be prepared to eat off campus.” sistant Program. reduced. It was basically a business Ortiz and other students who have utep.edu/sodexho/ involved in language preservation decision based on demand.” classes between the 5 to 7 p.m. block S. David Ramirez may be reached at [email protected]. on the reservation,” Luykx said. S. David Ramirez may be reached at [email protected]. PAGE 5

June 26, 2013 editor entertainment Lorain Watters 747-7442 Freedom Crossing delivers a musical experience

By Oscar Garza “The events started because on the one hand, it’s a fantastic $100 The Prospector million shopping center, but it’s also For three years now, Freedom downtown Fort Bliss, so we pro- Crossing at Fort Bliss has allowed lo- gram events and activities through- cal families to enjoy free music con- out the year,” McCoy said. “(And) certs at their top of the line locations. continue the outreach between Fort Danaria McCoy, general manager of Bliss and El Paso.” Freedom Crossing, said that while this Freedom Crossing events have is the first ever open-air shopping cen- been successful in the past. Armando ter to be located in a U.S. military in- Perez, junior criminal justice major, stallation, it also has a very active event said it creates an environment that calendar that is open to the public. helps the people enjoy themselves. “We do have an event every Friday “These soldiers can get rest from night called ‘Friday at the Fire’ where the stressful life they face on a day- we feature local bands that play at our to-day basis, and have a pretty ap- outdoor fireplace from 6 to 11 p.m.,” pealing distraction by attending these McCoy said. “And in addition to that, concerts,” Perez said. “I do wish that we do hundreds of events throughout it will become more of a tradition at the year like, probably our most pop- Bliss because it is something special ular, summer concert series.” what we have going on there.” McCoy said that this is the third Perez said these events create a year that their summer concert series, bonding opportunity for families of called ‘Let Freedom Sing,’ has been El Paso and families inside Ft. Bliss. entertaining guests by bringing large “Nothing raises morale more than national acts to the public for free. to have the people of the city you “This year we’re having four con- might be stationed in to enjoy events certs. We’ve already had the first, with you, to understand you, to know which was Jerrod Niemann. The that we are all fighting for the same second (was) 3OH!3 and then we’ll things, to have their undivided sup- have one in July and August, (but port,” Perez said. “It is very beautiful they have) not yet been announced,” and stresses the fact that it is a family McCoy said. environment. By bringing known art- Freedom Crossing is intended to ists and attractions, it is easier to keep be downtown Fort Bliss, McCoy said, soldiers in a safe place.” and that is one of the things that Fort Ana Rodriguez, senior criminal Bliss is interested in, improving the justice and psychology major, said quality of life for soldiers and families. see FREEDOM on page 6 UPCOMING EVENTS AT FREEDOM CROSSING June 28: Ribo Flavin, 6 to 11 p.m.

June 29: Americana Pops, 5 to 8 p.m.

July 26: ociris alvarez/ The Prospector Lee Brice, 7 p.m. (Top) El Pasoans and residents of Fort Bliss sit together to watch a performance from soldiers. (Bottom) Soldiers who are also musicians, perform to the public as part of the Freedom Crossing summer concert series. THE PROSPECTOR PAGE6ENTERTAINMENT June 26, 2013 Movie Review Gaming ‘Animal Crossing: New Leaf’ ‘Frances Ha,’ frank and funny Unlike other titles in the series, By Leonardo Montañez The Prospector “New Leaf” has given gamers new op- portunities to enjoy their multiplayer Animal Crossing is known for being a modes, such as Tortimer Island, highly addictive video game and its new Dream Suite and Happy Home Show. entry, “Animal Crossing: New Leaf,” is easily the most immersive in the series. Tortimer Island features the new Released for Nintendo 3DS, “New mini-game mode that can be played Leaf” has taken a step in the right with up to four people, either with direction adding new features such friends via Wifi, local play or with as the ability to lead a town as mayor, random players online. It also offers adding touristic spots to enhance the rewards to take to your villager af- player’s town, selecting a town map ter the game tour is over, if you win and the location of the player’s house. It continues to be a game about col- the game. Needless to say, the mini- lecting, catching bugs, digging, fish- games are surprisingly fun. ing and running errands for the other The Dream Suite allows players villagers. However, the changes give to visit other characters’ towns in a the game a freshness that really sets it dream and do whatever they want apart from past titles without making without leaving a mess in their real it a bad game. town. It requires the other player “New Leaf” has greatly improved its presentation with its enhanced to be online, but it is different from graphics and detail to the animal visiting a friend’s town since the two villagers. Their furs now look fuzzy cannot see each other. rather than like polygons, and the The Happy Home Show gives players changing of seasons has improved vi- the opportunity to visit other people’s Special to The Prospector sually. However, “New Leaf” kept its houses via Street Pass, see their decorat- simple and charming style that really By Andrew Drewes Once a guy named “Patch” starts the shelves of the homes she visits ing style and purchase items from them. demanding more of Sophie’s attention differentiates it from many others. The Prospector and the busy socializing of city bars “Animal Crossing: New Leaf” has via her email-capable phone, a hair- The game now shows a taller vil- Anchored by Greta Gerwig’s terrific line rift is birthed in their relationship. and streets. lager (avatar) resembling a Mii, a shown a new way to experience and lead performance, “Frances Ha” is a Eventually Sophie decides to dislodge Her refusal to compromise (in the virtual character in the 3DS console. expand the series without robbing it This gives the player further custom- humorous and deeply moving char- herself from Handley’s devil-may-care form of serviceable desk job at the from its charming, addictive gameplay. acter sketch. gravitational pull by bailing on the ization options for the villager, now It has improved and it is sure that this dance studio) drives much of the ac- In director Noah Baumbach’s dis- apartment lease and moving in with being able to choose between pants, latest entry is recommended for both shoes, socks and eye color in contrast jointed family dramas (“The Squid him. Now on her own, Handley drifts tion of the film. There is a brief shot in new and old followers of the series. with past entries, which only allowed and the Whale,” “Margot at the Wed- in the half-footed pursuit of refuge. the second act of her bare feet stand- ding”) and bipolar character studies First stop is the company of two pam- changing shirts. Leonardo Montañez may be reached at [email protected]. (“Greenberg”), he shows an affinity pered comic writers, Lev and Benji. ing on the pavement that comments to make audiences squirm through Under less capable hands, the film on her transient nature. scenes of social discomfort. could have devolved into navel gaz- As Handley’s career decisions be- However, what I find more inter- ing but fortunately, Baumbach never esting is his ability to also stir the boxes Handley’s sociable personality. It come increasingly impulsive, and the audience’s sympathy for the types of is the kind of unpatronizing character contrast between she and her seem- people seldom seen on screen. It is a work touch reminiscent of John Cassa- ingly blossoming late-20s friends is noble pursuit and one which is mined vettes, Jim Jarmusch and early Claude to great effect in his latest film. Chabrol. Like those pivotal works, further elaborated, more unabbrevi- In “Frances Ha,” Frances Hand- there are no character moments where ated heartbreak was evoked in me than ley (Gerwig) is a 27-year-old dance Hollywood handholding is found. the whole of Baumbach’s past work. company apprentice and part-time In tandem with the digital black There were a handful of scenes so beginner class instructor who still and white cinematography, the use lives with her Vassar University of tableaux structure recalls the films saturated with the tragic sense of roommate, the horn-rimmed, sniffy of the French New Wave, specifi- wastefully passing years that almost Sophie (Mickey Sumner). cally Agnes Varda’s “Cleo from 5 to dared me to look away. Unlike many The two spend their time play- 7,” Jean Luc Godard’s “Vivre as Vie” fighting in the park, dawdling around (which is a great deal more cynical recent films that go no further than the F Line—at one point Handley uri- than “Frances Ha”), and briefly, the fetishizing caprice and empty pock- nates on the subway tracks as Sophie films of Francois Truffaut (whose ets, the natural movement paves a serves as lookout—and taking stabs “400 Blows” can be heard during a at gourmet cooking (though Handley couch date between Benji and Hand- way for a resolution that is both effer- seldom cleans up after herself). Once ley). Though the film proudly wears vescent and profound. they settle for the night, Handley its influences on its sleeve, it man- “Frances Ha” is one of the year’s playfully asks Sophie to recount the ages to marry form and function in a story of when they first met as Sophie fine-tuned, unassuming way. best films. asks her to take off her socks. The simple camera setups, most 5 out of 5 picks. The two actresses show such a great typically unbroken one or two shots level of comfort with one another in that favor faces, align with the the- these early scenes, that I would not matic drive of the screenplay. Cine- be surprised to learn that they are, in matographer Sam Levy simply shoots fact, playing variations of themselves. Handley’s mania, the bric-à-brac on Andrew Drewes may be reached at [email protected]. Special to The Prospector CLASSIFIEDS “These soldiers can get rest from the stressful life they To advertise call (915) 747-5161 or email [email protected] face on a day-to-day basis and have a pretty appealing For Rent For Sale distraction by attending these concerts.” Private Studio Save Gas room clean, nice, one person Cavalier 2003, 4-door. $2,350. - Armando Perez, junior criminal justice major $350, utilities included, nice Call 474-0114 or 474-8884. neighborhood, close to UTEP. 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June 26, 2013 editor sports Edwin Delgado, 747-7445 Baseball Diablos mount comeback, win game and series ed Clark that brought infielders Tim Pahuta and Nate Baumann to put the Canaries up 10-4. “It was a good However, the Diablos were able to get game for us, we their offense going in the bottom of the sixth to start mounting a comeback. were able to With a line drive from Diablos out- fielder Gabriel Suarez, which placed fight back.” him at first base, followed by another hit by infielder Miguel Chacoa, Su- - Carlos Lezcano, field manager arez was in scoring position. Next to bat was Diablos catcher, to take a 12-10 lead at the end of the Thomas McAlpine. A scoring drive led eighth inning. to the Diablos loading the bases. Short- At the top of the ninth, the Diablos stop Maikol Gonzalez was the next to threw a solid defensive performance bat, hitting an RBI double to the out- and held their lead to win the game field that brought Suarez to the plate. and the series. Despite the large lead The momentum of the offense con- held by the Canaries throughout the tinued, followed with a drive by Cisne- game, the Diablos managed to come ros that brought runs in from McAl- back late, outscoring the Canaries 16- pine and Chacoa, putting the Diablos 11 in hits to end the game. within striking distance, down 10-7. Sioux Falls field coach Steve Shirley Both, Gonzalez and Cisneros added said the comeback was a result of the a pair of runs after a hit by infielder Diablos’ good plays offensively. Michelle Torres / The Prospector Murray Watts that helped to cut the “They got some guys on base early, Diablos infielder, Jonathan Cisneros played a crucial role in the game with two hits and brought three Diablos to the plate lead by one at the end of the sixth. got a base hit, and were able to load the on June 23 at Cohen Stadium. Diablos pitcher Marshall Schuler bases and put themselves into position,” Shirley said. “We needed to make some The Diablos won two straight the first inning, putting the Diablos was able to hold the Canaries’ offense By Ellisia Shafer pitches (but) weren’t able to make those games after a 7-2 loss in the second down early, 4-1. The Canaries held scoreless through the eighth inning, pitches and the Diablos were able to The Prospector game of the series. their lead until the fourth inning. keeping the Diablos’ hopes alive. come back and take the game.” “We try to always go out and play The Diablos defense continued to In the bottom of the eighth inning, A sixth-inning rally helped the Dia- The Diablos are now 10-25 this sea- hard and tonight we were able to struggle in the fifth inning, reminis- the Diablos continued to shine offen- son and will head out on a seven-game blos complete a comeback against the showcase that hard work,” said Diab- cent of the previous unsuccessful de- sively with a triple from Edgar Corci- road trip to face the Amarillo Sox fol- Sioux Falls Canaries to take a 12-10 los field manager, Carlos Lezcano. “It fense that has resulted in numerous er- no, placing him in scoring position lowed by the Lincoln Salt Dogs June was a good game for us. We were able rors from the team’s outfield giving the at third base, followed by Cisneros win, June 23 at Cohen Stadium. The 24-30. The Diablos will return home to fight back in the sixth by scoring Canaries opportunities to score. RBI double, which brought Corcino victory also marked the team’s first se- on July 1 to begin their series against five runs and hold on to get the win.” In the top of the fifth, the Diablos to the plate to tie the game at 10. the Gary SouthShore RailCats. ries win of the season, after winning The Diablos began game four shaky, gave up three more runs, including a Later, Bryan Joynt pushed two more three of four games. giving up four runs to the Canaries in homerun from Canaries infielder Jar- runs, bringing Watts and Cisneros in Ellisia Shafer may be reached at [email protected]. Soccer Patriots suffer blowout, lose fifth straight By Aaron Montes Sockers goalie Nicholas Petolik saved fensive players could not receive the Cervantes shot and while in pur- ball.” The Prospector suit of the deflected ball, Cervantes The formation change was not ef- Two red cards and a missed penalty clipped Sockers midfielder Andres fective as Sockers attackers continued doomed the Patriots as they were up- Maldonado-Karo. to press Chavez’s team with three for- ended by the West Texas Sockers. The clip caused a scuffle that got wards and four midfielders. The nine Striker Leonard Smith scored twice Cervantes sent off. Patriots center players on the Patriots’ side played to help the Sockers cruise past a short- back Hugo Contreras was given the backward into the field with no offen- handed Patriots team 8-0. marching orders after getting a sec- sive presence, allowing the Sockers to The loss against the Sockers is the ond yellow card just before the half, remain continuously on the attack. Patriots’ fifth consecutive defeat. They leaving the team with only nine “Unfortunately we made too many previously lost 2-0 to the Sockers on men on the pitch. The Patriots made mistakes in defense. Our defense June 8, but that was with a complete changes to their formation to com- would get attacked in a section and get squad. pensate being down two players and surprised in another section,” Chavez “This win gives our boys confidence two goals at the half. said. “We were not covering our backs obviously, before playing Laredo June The second half started with a pair well enough and we wouldn’t see the 27,” said West Texas head coach War- of Socker goals, first in the 51st min- man that would penetrate our defense. ren Cottle. “I think that crazy red card ute by forward Juan Nava and then In soccer you have to pay attention to was the difference maker in the game.” another in the 57th minute when cen- the man with the ball as well as the At kickoff, the game was back and ter defensive back Benjamin Clarvis man without the ball.” forth over midfield. In the 15th min- ute, Sockers forward David Gonzalez added one more to take a 4-0 lead. In the 69th minute, midfielder Jose cross shot barely missed the goal. In The Patriots could not find a way to Munoz struck the Patriots’ defense and the 20th minute, after the defense stop the Sockers’ aggressive offense it looked like the West Texas team had failed to clear a throw-in, Gonzalez only having nine players on the field. double digits in mind. Midfielder Ri- took advantage and opened the score Head coach Francisco Chavez said, cardo Chinchilla capped off the night that he wanted to direct the Sockers for the Sockers, first with an assist in with a low shot to put the visiting Aaron montes / The Prospector offense into a triangle, so that they the 86th minute and again a minute team up by one. Eight minutes later, Sockers midfielder, Jose Anchondo marked by two Patriots defenders wins the Sockers’ forward Leonard Smith beat could cut off the Sockers attempts later, scoring to put an end to the Pa- ball in the air guiding his team to a 8-0 blowout June 22. the keeper on a breakthrough and ex- through the wings on the spread. triots’ misery as the game finished 8-0. tended the lead to 2-0. “We looked to defend the stretch of “We did our best, we are a young The Patriots’ next game is June 29 differential third best in the division. The Patriots had a great opportu- the field with four men so the other group of 21 year olds playing against at the SISD Student Activities Com- The Patriots have allowed 33 goals on nity in the 38th minute when mid- team could run in one direction on 24, 25-year-old guys and today we plex, where they will be taking on the the season and lost to Laredo 3-1 ear- fielder Enrique “Kiki” Cervantes was the sides,” Chavez said. “We placed didn’t do too well,” said midfielder Laredo Heat. lier in the season. awarded a penalty shot and a chance three players in the front who could Juan Tovar. “Things can’t get worse The Heat have forced 18 goals and Aaron Montes may be reached [email protected]. to put his team back in the game. cut the lines so the other team’s of- and we will learn for our next match.” conceded seven, making their goal THE PROSPECTOR PAGE8SPORTS June 26, 2013 Basketball

JakeF laggert,thi rdre cruitprese nted for the class of 2013

By Audrey Westcott The Prospector The first signed recruit of the Min- ers’ 2013 class, freshman Jake Flaggert will play both a forward and guard for UTEP this upcoming season. Flaggert stands at 6’6” and weighs Jake Flaggert in at 195 pounds. Known for his 35-inch vertical, Freshman guard/forward Flaggert earned many honors playing Height: 6’6” in Lovejoy, Texas, including Lovejoy’s Offensive Player of the Year and All- Weight:195 lbs State and All-District honors. Aside from dominating high school Lovejoy High School in basketball, he played on the Grady’s Lovejoy, Texas. Texas Shootout, Whataburger All- Tournament team and was even a part First Team All-District of the Dallas Triumph AAU Team. 11-3A Q: When did you start playing basketball? A: I started playing in second grade when my dad started coaching a team. My dad was my first coach and was the one who got me into the sport. Q: What are you working on this Q: What other schools recruited summer? you and what ultimately made you A: I need to work on my dribbling decide on UTEP? skills, which I have been doing with A: It came down to between UTEP the coaches. and James Madison for me. They have a great program over there Q: How are you adjusting to and they made the tournament this the public attention you get as an past season, but I liked the coaching UTEP athlete? staff at UTEP better and I think the A: Everyone has been friendly and recruiting class was just more well- nice. People are asking me if I am on rounded here at UTEP. the basketball team, I guess because of my height, but its cool. Everyone Q: Who is your favorite basket- is always asking me how I am doing, ball player? where I am from and they are all re- A: My favorite player is Derek Lewin- ally just friendly people. sky. I am from Dallas. I am a big Dallas Mavericks fan. He is my role model. I Q: What are your impressions on love his shot and how he plays. your recruiting class? A: The recruiting (class) is excel- Q: What were your first impres- lent. There is a lot of potential and we sions of coach Floyd? should hopefully have a great season. A: My first impressions were that he is just a great coach, with a great back- Q: What are your thoughts on ground. He has coached in the NBA UTEP hosting the 2014 Confer- and USC. He just knows how to win. ence USA Championships? A: I am more excited about it than Q: What are your strengths on anything. There is a little pressure the court? but I am very excited. We will have A: My strength is probably my our fans here supporting us, so that Veronica Enriquez / The Prospector shooting ability. I love the mid-range should definitely help us out. (Top Left)Jake Flaggert dunks the ball, (Right) Practicing on long-range shooting. and I am just trying to master it. Audrey Westcott may be reached at the [email protected]. (Bottom Left) Flaggert working on his skills, (Right) Presented to the media on June 25 at the Foster Stevens Basketball Center.. simplystated New softball coaching staff unveiled

Tobin Echo-Hawk, who directed Portland State to Echo-Hawk was head coach at Portland State from selections to the PCSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll. four NCAA Regional appearances and four conference 2009-13, compiling a record of 146-127 including Echo-Hawk named Cristina Cobb-Adams as an as- titles in the last five years while mentoring 37 All-Con- 78-20 in conference play. She earned conference sistant coach. ference players, has been selected to lead the UTEP coach of the year honors all five years (Pacific Coast Cobb-Adams was an assistant at Portland State softball program. Softball Conference 2009-12, Big Sky 2013). Under under Echo-Hawk for the 2013 season. Prior to Port- “I would like to thank Director of Athletics Bob Stull her tutelage eight players garnered Conference Player land State, she had spent the previous five years for this exciting opportunity,” Echo-Hawk said. “I am or Pitcher of the Year accolades. She also had six as an assistant coach at Princeton, her alma mater. looking forward to becoming a part of the UTEP family players earn placement on the NFCA All-Pacific Region Cobb-Adams helped the Tigers to the Ivy League and the wonderful community of El Paso. I feel like team, and 46 merited conference Player or Pitcher of Championship in 2008. this is a tremendous opportunity to build a successful the Week recognition. Echo-Hawk’s student-athletes program that will compete not only in Conference USA excelled in the classroom as well, with one appoint- but on the national level as well.” ment to the CoSIDA Academic All-District team and 41