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EDitoR-iN-chiEf OPINION MICHAELA ROMÁN, 747-7477 Fire and brimstone is not the way to preach By augie touris We were generally traditional, The Prospector and went to mass in the audito- In the United rium during religious times and States, the First a prayer was read along with the Amendment is Pledge of Allegiance every morn- a key pillar of ing. It was a very formal school, our democra- with a dress code of a shirt and tie cy. Freedom of except during the warmer months, speech, includ- an all-male student body and a ing expressing form of detention labeled JUG- religion safe short for “justice under god.” from criticism The crazy thing was, not every- and persecution, is one of our one was a Catholic. Religious tol- most cherished liberties. erance was an unwritten rule, and The idea that each individual is Canisius held much more stock in entitled to their own thoughts and fostering responsible young men beliefs separates us from many (men for others, as the slogan other countries. This is why it’s necessary to respect each other’s went) than personal religious de- religious beliefs. Religion is a deli- velopment. The tools were there, cate subject, and one of the two and with retreats, missions and topics should avoid discussing at the presence of fathers and school parties and social gatherings. alumni as teachers, the doors were The reason for this is because open for spirituality. our religious beliefs, whether If a student wasn’t a Catholic, Michaela roMÁn / the ProSPector present or not, have usually been they weren’t shunned or threat- instilled in us or learned from an ened with a lifetime of fiery hell. early age. Opinions should not It was far more important to live be forced on others. A collabora- a good life and be a good person tion of minds is wonderful, and than to be religiously affiliated. intelligent discourse over religion I graduated with atheists, Jews, between varying minds can be members of the Islamic faith and wonderful way to gain an under- others. All were treated with re- standing of different viewpoints from one’s own. Unfortunately, spect for their views and were well this is not often the case. respected. Religion was a back- On our campus, a man is present drop for receiving a good educa- usually around midday, preaching tion at Canisius, and was never Christianity near Centennial Pla- forced or demanded. That’s the za. He’s loud and draws attention way it should be. to himself from students walking Religion can offer a sense of between classes. Standing atop a comfort, strength and humanity concrete bench, his voice can be to participants. Yes, it has its fair heard from a distance. share of downsides, global dis- I feel that this is not the way to agreements, misunderstandings spread religion. and intolerances resulting in mass This fire and brimstone ap- death and wars are some down- proach is obnoxious and pseudo- sides. That being said, everyone is biblical, highlighting faith and free to worship as they wish. Reli- repentance as a necessity to avoid gion should never be forced upon an eternity of torment following death. Christianity is painted in anyone. Religion is a belief that an Old Testament, fearful light, as stems from deep within the psyche opposed to the reassuring comfort of an individual, and can be tied and life of good works that many to the truest form of an identity. adrian broadduS / the ProSPector Christians and Catholics pride Therefore, it should be found on themselves on. one’s own, not obnoxiously yelled In high school, I went to from a concrete bench, a poor Canisius High School —a Jesuit man’s soapbox of intolerance. school, where its 140 years of tra- dition were always highlighted. Follow Augie Touris on @atouris85

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question of the week What do you use to stay awake throughout the day? nina titovets, claudia hernandez / The Prospector

Vivian Villanueva Jacob Bailon Natalia Mendoza Humberto Lucero Asar Kordbacheh Senior kinesiology major Senior psychology major Junior nursing major Senior criminal justice major Graduate student, biological sci- “I definitely need some kind of energy drink, “No I don’t need anything to stay awake. I “I like coffee because it has positive effects “What I do to get though the day is drink a ences I have trouble staying awake in the evening like to drink coffee, but it’s not a necessity.” on your health and it doensn’t make lot of water.” so I drink a lot of coffee.” “I use a cup of coffee to get through the feel bad.” day.”

Paulette Ramirez George Nunez Grace Flores-Robles Carlos Ramirez Margot North Junior chemistry major Graduate student, physical therapy Sophomore psychology major Junior mechanical engineering major Junior criminal justice major “I like to buy tea from Starbucks because I “No, I don’t generally drink any kind of “No I don’t drink anything to stay awake, “I usually drink coffee to wake up and feel “Yes, coffee and chocolate are the perfect don’t like caffeine and I like the freshness caffeine.” ironically coffee actually puts me to sleep.” warm in the morning.” combination to help me stay awake” of it.” | 4 | NEWS THEPROSPECTOR March 21, 2017 SB 4 SB 8 & SB 415 Keeping up with the Senate Bill 4, otherwise tee, State Rep. Bryon Cook, R- Senate Bill 8, which would ban tions, and criminalises payment in Corsicana, has said that he will known as the sanctuary bill, “partial-birth” abortions and restrict not rush the bill through the exchange for fetal tissue. has passed through the Senate fetal tissue donations passed through Dilation and evacuation, is a Texas Legislative and is in the House State Affairs committee. the Senate on Wednesday, March 15, Committee. The sanctuary bill “If you look at this on the while Senate Bill 415, which would method of removing pieces of fetal would, in its current form, pun- big picture (level), all we’re re- ban prevent dilation and evacua- tissue inside the womb so as to not ally needing to do, all that’s really Session bills ish sheriffs, police officers and tion abortions by doctors, passed on damage a woman’s cervix in the been said is that local jurisdic- Monday, March 20. constables if they did not coop- process of an abortion, this is also erate with federal immigration tions need to honor federal de- “Partial-birth” abortions is a term usually performed after the 20-week agents, with a class-A misde- tainer requests,” Cook said, ac- generally used by those in opposi- meanor and the possibility of cording to the Texas Tribune. tion to abortions. The medical term, mark in a pregnancy. Another change to the bill by removal from office. dilation and extraction, means that Sen. Rodríguez, D-El Paso, re- the House is that law enforcement the pregnant woman’s cervix has The bill has been introduced marked that dilation and evacuation will be allowed to ask an individu- been dilated and the fetus is partially at recent legislation sessions in al’s immigration status only if they removed before the abortion is com- is agreed upon by doctors as the saf- one form or another, but it is are arrested. This is a much nar- pleted. Abortions using this method est way to perform an abortion after only now that it has a higher rower allowance than the Senate are usually past the 20-week mark. the first trimester. chance of being passed. But The authors of SB 8 referenced the version of the bill, where a person Both bills have to go through a it will not come to the House can be asked their immigration debunked Planned Parenthood vid- House Committee before being for a vote in its current form. status during interactions as be- eos in their statement of intent. The The chairman of the commit- nign as a traffic stop. bill also prohibits fetal tissue dona- voted on the floor. SB 6 HB 81 Known as the bathroom bill, Association of Business, as well El Paso’s State Representative $1,553,558 each fiscal year, how- Senate Bill 6 was passed through as celebrities such as Lady Gaga Joe Moody’s House Bill 81 will ever there will be a revenue gain the Senate last Tuesday, March and Jimmy Kimmel. decriminalize marijuana pos- of $2,195,245 each fiscal year 14, in a 21-10 vote. The vote had session of one ounce or less to through civil penalties. The Of- While the bill has passed one Democrat, Sen. Eddie Lu- a civil penalty that does not ex- fice of Court Administration re- By christian vasquez cio, D-Brownsville, who voted through the House, it has not yet ceed $250, and would have also ported that HB 81 would result in favor of the bill. The bill would been assigned to a House com- ensured that people who could in 56,086 new cases handled by The Prospector prohibit transgender people mittee. It is likely to be assigned not afford the penalty would re- justice courts as civil cases as op- The deadline to introduce a bill to the 85th Texas Legislature from using bathrooms in public to the State Affairs Committee, ceive no more than 10 hours of posed to criminal cases in coun- was on March 10, and with more than 2,700 bills and resolutions buildings, such as government community service. Currently ty-level courts. They reported which was the same committee currently in the Senate and 5,200 in the House that were filed in buildings and public schools, the bill is still in the House that revenue loss to counties that match their gender identity it was assigned to in the Senate. time, there is a lot to go through. The session will end on May Committee on Criminal Juris- would be $1,925,061 annually. and instead require them to use Both the Speaker of the 29, so there are still 69 days for both the Senate and the House prudence, where Rep. Moody is However, they expect a positive facilities that match their “bio- House, Joe Straus, and Cook the chairman. overall fiscal impact for counties to decide what is going to be passed and what is going to be left logical sex.” are known to be against the bill, According to the fiscal note due to “a reduction in the costs of behind. Here are some bills worth looking at. The bill has received wide- released by the Legislative Bud- court-appointed counsel.” spread condemnation from ad- which could make it difficult to get Board, court revenue loss is vocacy groups, the NFL, Texas pass through the House. Follow Christian Vasquez on Twitter @chrismvasq Continuing the Revolution

file photos/ The Prospector (Right) Demonstrators stand outside Gov. Greg Abbott’s visit to El Paso at a dinner. (Left) Demonstrators picket outside the Trost Firehouse at a city council-hosted meeting in November for residents of Union Plaza. By Rene delgadillo Junior sociology major Nicholas Eric Stoltz, who is one of the The Prospector Vasquez said he has attended all the founders of the group, said the goal of the page is to build bridges be- A group of activists are trying to meetings hosted by Continuing the tween citizens and organizations, build a relationship between citi- Revolution because he was motivat- and that groups like Continuing zens and organizations that promote ed by the current problems affecting the Revolution are important be- a dialogue and awareness about so- the residents of the Durangito area, cause they inform those in El Paso cial issues and events happening in where residents are fighting the city to keep their homes. The neighbor- who are not always aware of the El Paso through Facebook. social inequalities and problems hood is located where the city wants Continuing the Revolution is a around them. to build a $180-million multipur- Facebook group where citizens and “We want to make sure people pose arena. organizations can post information have the knowledge that there are about protests, rallies, meetings and “This group is an information organizations working toward a bet- community service events. hub and whatever information ter so they can volunteer and The organizations that are part you’re looking for, you can find it help. We’re trying to work together of the Continuing the Revolution here,” Vasquez said. “I would highly and build a bridge with each other,” coalition are focused on different recommend the meetings to those Stoltz said. “We also want to create social justice issues such as on LG- citizens who are trying to help out a stronger alliance of organizations, BTQ rights, immigrant rights, abor- our community. El Paso will benefit and making sure they are working tion access, separation of church from these citizens because they’ll together in solidarity instead of and state, homeless outreach and come together and work toward a working on opposite ends.” sustainable living. better future.” see revolution on page 6 THEPROSPECTOR NEWS | 5 | March 21, 2017 UTEP !Hackathon to reward creative software ideas

By eddie velazquez impress the judges. The top project science or engineering by providing The Prospector will receive $500, second place will different networking opportunities. With a focus on creativity, re- receive $250 and third place will “The benefits will be the opportu- sourcefulness and problem-solv- take home $100. nity to network with other students ing skills, the UTEP chapters Ayub expects to see both software and professors from our school,” of Association for Computing and hardware project ideas being Ayub said. “It will show people that Machinery (ACM) and ACM-W incorporated into the competition. UTEP is doing great events for its (Women in Computing) are host- “We expect to see many students students to get to know what they ing the first UTEP !Hackathon building Android and iOS applica- really want and to know what com- from March 31 until April 2 in tions, dynamic websites, Java, pro- puter science is combined with oth- the Classroom Building E-Lead, grams using GUI (Graphical User er majors.” rooms C101 and C102. Interface),“ Ayub said. The networking opportunities “The Hackathon is a respectful In terms of hardware, possibilities presented by the event extends be- competition among students and are not only limited to simple robots. yond school resources. people who want to create and de- “We’ll hopefully get to see something “It can guide students in their velop something cool for either fun more complex, like a robot capable of future path by giving professional or to solve a problem faced by soci- doing a specific hard task such as read- workshops and bringing special ety,” said Cristian Ayub, junior com- ing something and pass such reading guests to them such as ExxonMobil puter science major and president to a computer,” Ayub said. employees,” Ayub said. of the local ACM chapter. Different tech supplies will be Registration is $5 for all team except Students will create teams of up provided for all contestants and for the first three teams that register to seven members and work on dif- judges, ranging from an internet and, includes a meal with a vegetarian ferent programming projects during connection and the necessary soft- option and an exclusive t-shirt. the 48-hour span to compete for a ware and hardware. “You do not have to be a comput- chance to be among the top three. “If you are planning to create an er science major or an engineering “The projects will be evaluated by app you will need your computer,” major in order to participate in this some professors from the engineer- Ayub said. “We highly recommend event,” Ayub said. ing department,” Ayub said. “They you to carry your backpack and fill For more information on regis- will decide which three projects are it with anything you think may help tration and questions, ACM can be the most creative in order to win a you to innovate and surprise us.” reached at http://79.170.44.113/ac- place among the winners.” As a first-year event, the Hack- mregistration.com. The prize pool will be divided athon will help guide students with sp ecial to The Prospector Follow Eddie Velazquez on Twitter @ezvelazquez among the teams that excel and any interest in the areas of computer Safe space open to students upcoming events through Brown Bag Series ute p Picks talent UTEP’s annual talent show is taking place March 24. The competition starts at 6 p.m. at Magoffin Auditorium. It is a free event for students and the general public. TCM TCM is UTEP’s oldest tradition. On March 24, students can gather to celebrate the university’s beginnings as a mining and engineering school. It’s a day full of team building activities and challenges as well as honoring the patron saint of engineering, St. Pat. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and the events take place until 2:30 p.m. By grecia sanchez BBS was first called the Brown Bag to attend, but they have class or oth- The Prospector Lunch Series because the discussions er responsibilities. would take place at lunch time and De-stress with pets Emily Martinez, senior psychology “Last year, the student-athletes SELC would provide lunch to attendees. major and intern for inclusion and were required to attend two work- El Paso animal services is hosting De-stress with “The brown bag is kind of like a advocacy at the Student Engagement shops per semester or something like symbol for lunch. But now we’ve Pets March 24 at UTEP. They will have an adop- and Leadership Center, is in charge that,” Martinez said. “So we had like changed it from lunch time to actu- of the Brown Bag Series, a handful a really big influx of student athletes tion van in front of the library and will have pup- ally being at 3 p.m., so now we just of different topic discussions for en- and we had about 40 people at the call it the brown bag series, we took pies for students to play with to relax and take a gaging students toward different view conversation when on regular basis out the lunch part,” Martinez said. break from studying. They will be set up from 11 points around the community. it’s 15 to 20 pushing to 25.” “We are still providing like snacks “We’ve had one on privilege and Martinez said students are not obli- a.m. to 2 p.m. and stuff, but not like a full meal.” gated to talk at all. She said there has oppression and other (topics) have The dynamics of the discussions, been immigration, the N word, cul- been students who sit and listen and according to Martinez, are up to the others that just love to talk. tural appropriation,” Martinez said. speaker. She said the conversations ‘Lydia’ “It’s just to engage the community, “The very last question is ‘what just flow because there is not a struc- other topic would you like to dis- UTEP is bringing Octavio Solis’ play “Lydia” to the students and staff and faculty into ture to it and that the whole point is having these difficult discussions be- cuss?’ and then from there we tend to the stage. The play will run from March 22 to 26 to have a conversation. choose the one that pops up the most, cause we need to be having those— “Once we pick our topic, we reach at the Studio Theatre in the Fox Fine Arts build- (it is about) what students really want we think that’s important.” out to any staff, faculty or commu- to talk about so we listen to them,” ing. Octavio Solis is an El Paso native and has Martinez said the main purpose of nity members that are able to talk Martinez said. the BBS, which started three years on this topic and to kind of lead this written more than 20 plays. Martinez also said topics are cho- ago, is to learn about the topic, devel- conversation and facilitate the discus- sen by what she sees is happening in op the skill set needed for discussion sion,” Martinez said. “Sometimes the the community or suggestions from with peers, and to help in the con- speaker would be more interactive, el paso wind symphony her supervisor, Andy Moreno. structive conversation for students to sometimes we kind of talk or some BBS will have two more discus- The El Paso wind symphony will have a concert become better community members. others have activities, others will “Creating this safe space for them bring handouts, so it really depends sions before the semester ends on at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall on March 24 to be having this dialog is very im- on the speaker.” April 4 and April 18 on feminism to celebrate 21 years of band music. The con- portant because usually our students, Martinez said one of the biggest and machismo, respectively. Both unless they are in liberal arts, usu- problems that students face when events will be at 3 p.m. at the Union cert starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are available ally they won’t really be having these trying to make it to the events is West, room 111. through Ticketmaster. types of talks and discussions around schedule conflicts. She said there Follow Grecia Sanchez on Twitter @grecias068 these social issues,” Martinez said. are some students that really want | 6 | NEWS THEPROSPECTOR March 21, 2017 r Evolution from page 4 United Against Abbott, a protest Stoltz said this group was created to against Governor Greg Abbott’s polit- offer support to different organizations ical stances on immigration, LGTBQ that are trying to help those in need. rights, the environment and abortion, “We need to be more involved, we when the governor was a guest speak- need to help out organizations. It’s not so much about politics, it’s about help- er at the El Paso Republican Party’s ing community organizations,” Stoltz Lincoln Dinner fundraiser. said. “Sometimes they need help to feed homeless people, they need help with LGBT rights, they also might need our help with immigrants who We need to be more don’t have any resources and we try to be there and offer our help.” involved, we need to Stoltz said he has seen more involve- ment from the El Paso community af- help out organizations. ter Donald Trump became president. It’s not so much about “It wasn’t because of Trump that we started this group, but we have seen politics, it’s about a lot more people interested because of Trump’s election,” Stoltz said. “Out helping community of the bad there’s always some small organizations. good, so I think that it kind of helped people to be aware of his policies, and since his win, we see more people wanting to volunteer.” - Eric Stoltz, Some of the members who founded co-founder of the group were supporters of presi- Continuing the Revolution dential candidate Bernie Sanders. file photo/ The Prospector Stoltz said they were inspired by his campaign and adopted a name that Stoltz, who was one of the main Rodolfo Parra, who is another amongst ourselves. For me person- Stoltz said. “We’re not necessarily would continue Sanders’ “revolution.” organizers of this event, said organi- founder, said they are working on be- ally, I want to break out of my shell trying to do what we want, it’s about “We took the name of Continuing zations of the Continuing the Revo- ing more effective after noticing some and be able to go out and talk to what the collective wants.” anybody about certain topics and On March 22, the Continuing the the Revolution even after he lost be- lution coalition such as the El Paso communications problems amongst the members of the group. just getting people interested in our Revolution coalition will be meet- cause of his work, ideas and approach- Green Party, Democratic Socialists of “Many people of the group are work,” Parra said. ing with The National Refuse Fas- es in building a true-left group of peo- America, Frontera Water Protection ple,” Stoltz said. “We want to see things spread among other organizations Continuing the Revolution is in cism, an activist organization that Alliance and the Progressive Demo- improve in El Paso and in the U.S.” making it hard to maintain consis- the process of creating a website stands against the Trump and Pence The first event organized by Con- crats of El Paso were present to pro- tency in organizing future events. similar to a volunteer database show- presidency, at Glasbox, located at 210 ing all of the organizations that are Poplar St., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to tinuing the Revolution was El Pasoans test against Abbott’s proposals. We need better communications involved. Stoltz said this will allow talk about how NRF can help spread citizens to be more aware of impor- information around the country on tant laws and social issues that may social issues happening in El Paso. affect them. For m ore information, con- “This is just the beginning, so we’re tact Continuing the Revolution just starting the process out and see- on Facebook. ing what organizations want to see,” Follow Rene Delgadillo on Twitter @rdelgadillonews PAGE 7

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EDitoR entertainment LESLIE SARIÑANA, 747-7477 ouR viEW Wyler tramway celebrates 16th anniversary

Gaby velaSquez / the ProSPector the Wyler aerial tramway celebrated its 16th anniversary as a state park on March 18. the celebration started at noon with exhibitors, live entertainment and food trucks.

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Drake’s release of playlist ‘’ excites Although this ’s intentions the album being a playlist, as he expected more from a and were to be an in-between release describes it. The collection’s no- a collaboration, and before his next album, Drake is table features can be drawn into Chainz’ verse on “Sacrifice” falls victorious with “More Life.” He’s two separate categories: on one lazily. On “Since Way Back,” Par- best when he doesn’t come across end, Drake brings to the limelight tyNextDoor does something he’s as a try-hard, and on “More Life,” up-and-coming artists, and on the never done on a Drake tape—sing Drizzy utilizes his effortless swag- other end, Drake gets top artists in over a hard-hitting beat. It felt like ger to his advantage. the game to come out and murder this was pulled from a PND album He blends exuberant Caribbean- some rhymes. like beats with shifty vocals to Taking a more humble and sub- because when it’s a Drake album, push uncharted boundaries. He tle approach, United Kingdom the duo have only collaborated on also rectifies previous work to singer teams with pseudo-deep rap tracks. new, redefining pieces that some- Drake for back-to-back tracks on Notably so, the features show- times sound lazy and dragged on. “Jorja’s Interlude” and “Get it To- case the growth of Drake’s matu- Really, there’s only so many times gether,” which sounds as selfless rity and his ability to dish load Drake can try to remake a “Take on Drake’s end as the title states. tracks to others. He abandons Care”-sounding track. He pulls Recently to the R&B spotlight is his stereotypical quirky rhymes out his inner by ask- , and on “More Life,” he throughout the tape, with the ex- ing the featured artists to perform delivers a powerful solo track, ception to “My side girl got a 5S “4422.” The song serves as a break to his standard, which they all with the screen cracked.” It shows accomplish. in action for the normal rap-heavy waves of growth as an artist for Drake opens the album on “Free tracks and speaks soulfully, “You Drake, even if he still whirls into Smoke,” and is how everyone ex- built it up to break it halfway pected, with shots to Meek Mill, through/Just make the call, 22/ lyrics about him struggling to celebrity gossip and him flaunt- But you’re just the same as I ever achieve true love with a girl. ing how he’s the best rapper on knew, 44.” While both ’s and “More Life” is the “Cozy Tapes” the planet. Contrary to the opener, ’ respective features seems to Drake’s discography and that By adrian broaddus other notable project in Drizzy’s Drake steers pretty far away from a little dragged on and unfitting, is impressive at this stage. When his boastful rap and the level he’s at. they still showcase how good of a A$AP Rocky and company The Prospector illustrious collection. The long-awaited playlist pre- Drake is at his best when he di- rapper both British artists are. dropped “Cozy Tapes,” we were In 2011, Drake had one of the miered on OVO Sound Radio on vulges his music into new, tropi- On paper, a , Kanye and able to truly witness how presti- hardest tasks: to live up to his pre- March 18, and features a plethora cal sounds that differentiate from feature seem godly. gious of an artist Rocky is. Now, vious impressive album, “Thank of features from , Young his previous baby-making-music- On “More Life,” all three dominate with “More Life,” we are able to Me Later.” He not only met every tracks. On “Passionfruit,” Drake each song they’re a part of. We Thug, Kanye West, Skepta, Giggs, experience Drake’s true reign over level “” had, but he gives a present-day “Marvins hear Quavo join Drizzy on “Port- Jorja Smith, , Quavo, 2 all of the hip-hop game and how surpassed all expectations with his Room” with the twist of a new- land,” which could be the next Chainz and more. The production found beat. The song has unique- biggest song in the hip-hop world. much he influences others. benchmark album, “Take Care.” group also features a wide range of ness, drags at times, but collec- On “Sacrifices” and “Ice Melts,” At the end of the day, Drake Even though he garnished qua- artists such as Noah “40” Shebib, tively is one of the more notable Young Thug abandons auto tune didn’t have to prove anything on druple platinum in the 11 months London On Da Track, Kanye West, love songs on the album. and sounds spectacular, rapping “More Life” because he’s already since its release and racked up five Murda, , Boi-1da, Vi- 2017 Grammy nominations, Drake It’s the same Caribbean style interesting verses such as “I’m on top of the hip-hop game. Rath- nylz and . found on tracks like “Madiba Rid- talkin’ neat like fleek/I’m talkin’ er, “More Life” was simply an ad- lacked depth with his eighth al- The album’s intentions, unlike dim” and “Blem,” which both uti- neat like a geek.” dition to the storied discography bum, “Views.” traditional hip-hop releases, was lize these different beats to add With the help of Kanye, Drake that he has. It falls at times, but Nonetheless, “More Life” was to pioneer a new wave of releasing uniqueness to the album. At times, capitalizes on “Glow” for a true it’s seemingly allowed to since it’s one of the most highly anticipated an album by calling it a playlist. however, Drake’s experimentation hip-hop rooted track as the rap a self-labeled collection of mu- of the year, and listeners In an interview with DJ Semtex, with this tropical production goes god duo finds a harmonic edge to sic instead of an album. And, yet were hungry for something that Drake said, “I asked myself, ‘What against his favor and the sounds the story of their come-up. again, “More Life” is another tape would redeem “Views.” if I just did OVO Sound Radio, but dragged on. Although he collaborates with to hype up the anticipation for Through a 22-track alterna- every song is a new Drake song.” The features on this album of- some past friends like 2 Chainz tive hip-hop venture, “More Life” It highlights up-and-coming art- ten overshadowed Drake’s quality and PartyNextDoor, the two re- what’s to come. serves as a strictly solid Drake ists while still giving it the Drizzy of music, but it is learned and ac- spective verses almost fall short Follow Adrian Broaddus on Twitter @Adrian_Broaddus album and beautifully notches an- taste everyone wanted. cepted because of the context of from this project. It feels like we The ‘Rocket Man’ himself set to light up Don Haskins

By Michaela Román “” and “Don’t Let The Prospector the Sun Go Down on Me.” In 1994, he was inducted into Get ready to slowly wave your the Hall of Fame lighters (or cell phone flashlights) and was knighted by Queen Eliza- in the air, singer-songwriter icon beth in 1998. Sir and his band are John is still recording new mu- making their way to perform at 8 sic. In 2006, he released “The Cap- p.m. this Thursday, March 23, at tain & the Kid,” a second part to the Don Haskins Center for the his earlier autobiographical “Cap- first time in 10 years with his “The tain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt ” tour. Cowboy,” which came out in 1975. Elton John has been known for He also teamed up with Leon combining pop, rock, blues, soul Russell for 2010’s “The Union,” and funk in his songs as he performs which led to a joint tour. John lat- from behind his personally custom- er released “” in ized Yamaha piano. John has sold 2013, his 30th studio album. over 200 million albums, including Also in demand as a songwrit- 35 that went gold and 25 that went er, John brought “Billy Elliott platinum throughout his 50-year ca- the Musical” to the stage. The reer of writing and performing. show, adapted from the 2000 film, John was born in 1947 in Eng- opened on Broadway in 2008. John land. At 4 years old, he started to also worked on the 2011 animated teach himself to play the piano, and film “Gnomeo & Juliet,” serving as when he was 17, he dropped out of a producer and a composer. school to pursue music full time. He plays numerous concert Although his first album, “Empty dates each year as a solo act and Sky,” in 1969 was not a chart-topper, with other performers, including he soon became known for his num- ber one hits “,” “Rocket p hoto courtesy of elton john on facebook Man,” “,” “Tiny Elton John will perform at the Don Haskins Center on March 23. Dancer,” “Philadelphia Freedom,” see john on page 10 THEPROSPECTOR ENtERtAiNmENt | 9 | March 21, 2017 a new take on the classic Pokémon league is family fun ‘beauty and the beast’ By christian vasquez a wine glass because the scene was just The Prospector too chaotic. Belle’s skin tone also changed several times throughout the movie as she “Beauty and moved from real life to CGI, which was the Beast,” a bit distracting and I ended up looking which was for what other obvious signs I could spot. released last week, is a live As with any movie, there was some adaption of the controversy surrounding it. Gaston’s bes- classic Disney tie, LeFou, who loved nothing more than movie starring to get drunk and sing about his friend’s Emma Watson bulging muscles turned out to be gay–go as Belle and fi gure. And people who still use phrases Dan Stevens as such as “normalizing homosexuality” the Beast. It would be ridiculous to expect to mean something negative are against Disney to mess with their classic tale, and it–go fi gure. What upset me, besides the they didn’t stray from the source material fact that we’re talking about this in 2017 very much. Instead, it was a revamped not 1917, is how tame LeFou’s “gay scene” and digitized take on a classic that intro- turned out to be. I actually had to look it claudia hernandez / the ProSPector duced very few new elements, but still up because I thought I missed it. I won’t “Card games are so popular among vides diff erent and unique prizes sent spoil the “big surprise,” but then, what By eddie velazquez managed to feel like a diff erent movie. all ages and Pokémon Trading Card by the Pokémon Company. should I expect? Th e entire movie is a The Prospector Th e casting was, for the most part, Promoting a competitive, yet friend- events are nostalgic to us since most of “Th ey send specifi c promo cards ev- excellent. Watson played Belle perfect- heterosexual love tale and, barring the ob- us grew up on Pokémon,” said Miguel vious bestiality and Stockholm syndrome ly family environment, Pokémon ery month and a code to use on their ly, and who else is so well prepared to Martinez , a junior electrical engineer- comments, it’s silly that in acknowledg- League is a weekly event that promises play a headstrong bookworm than her? ing major. online game you can play,” Coary Bar- ing a gay character, LeFou’s own story fans of the popular trading card game Gaston, played by Luke Evans, who Th e league has helped local players nard said. was lost in the chatter. Here is a man who an offi cial tournament experience ev- looks like he was born to play this role, grow as a diverse community even out- went to war with somebody, who was in ery Th ursday and Saturday. Additionally, Game Vault has its own was…well there’s no one like Gaston. Marilynn and Coary Barnard start- side of the league events. love with somebody, and who was even prize pool of card packs or store credit. Playing a caricature of a narcissistic self- ed organizing these weekly competi- “I got to meet so many great people an accessory to attempted murder for that “Th ere is a $5 entry fee, but the fi rst indulgent man-child is hard enough, tions at their game store, Game Vault, person. Yet in the end, he thought that and made new friends, with Pokémon the character can become predictable in January. time playing at our store is free,” said enough was enough and he was going to as a common ground,” Martinez said. or even stale, but Evans, like most of the “Th e league is technically an open Marilynn Barnard. “Th e prize support fi ght for the right side; that should be the “Now we are a Pokémon community casting, has managed to breathe new place for people to come and learn to most interesting part about LeFou. that always get together and help each is a pack per win, an extra pack for go- life into an old character. play with all types of decks, and it is “Beauty and the Beast” is, above all, a other, we even travel around to state ing undefeated, and even if you don’t Th at’s not to say the acting was perfect, also a great place for people who don’t moral tale, and by the end of the movie tournaments and regional events.” the montage of Beauty and the Beast fall- have one so we can help them build win, you’ll still go home with one pack.” it is clear what the lesson is: read lots of Players looking for a more serious ing for one another felt forced and rushed. one,” Marilynn Barnard said. League events are from 4 p.m. to 9 books if you want to end up in a sweet challenge can test their best strategies But what really took away from the movie Diversity and inclusiveness are im- in the weekly tournaments. p.m. on Th ursdays, with the tourna- was the overabundance of CGI. Now, one castle. Also beauty is not skin deep, I portant elements of these events, which “We have a pretty big community on ment starting at 6 p.m., and from noon should allow some leeway because a talk- mean, in this case, both characters turn are divided into master’s league, junior ing clock, teacup and singing wardrobe out to be gorgeous, but that’s beside the league and senior’s league. the Eastside who wanted to play Poké- to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, with the tour- aren’t exactly easy to fi nd. But good CGI point. It’s important to remember that “Sometimes the kids play with the mon competitively, so we contacted nament starting at 4 p.m. while movies are entertainment, a good the Pokémon Company, Coary took an does not remind you that you are watch- adults, and they do pretty well, they For more information, Game Vault ing a bunch of computer programs fl ying story has something you can take away are pretty competitive,” Coary Bar- organizer’s test and became an offi cial can be reached at gamevaultelpaso. around you, and some scenes, like the from it, and there are a lot of good lessons nard said. tournament organizer,” Marilynn Bar- “Be our Guest” song, suff ered because of scattered throughout this classic tale. Th e Pokémon fever has been prev- nard said. com/pokemon. it. By the end of the song, I could no lon- Follow Christian Vasquez on Twitter @chrismvasq alent in all age groups, including Making tournaments offi cial is an ger tell what was a napkin and what was UTEP students. important part of the league as it pro- Follow Eddie Velazquez on Twitter @ezvelazquez traveling back in time with the Victorian sci-Fi book club

By claudia Flores Members of the club have a month to The Prospector read the diff erent novels, which can be ac- cessed online for free, and later show up to Tea, pastries and open discussions the meetings and be ready for discussion. about science fi ction novels from the “Th e Club off ers El Pasoans an op- 1800s is what the Victorian Sci-Fi Book portunity to understand that history and Tea Club members love to do. is not made of unsophisticated people Th ey meet up every third Saturday of who lived simple lives. Many dreamed the month to read novels, eat pastries and of the existence we have today thinking drink tea for only $5 dollars. Th is is a great it would make their lives easier and give opportunity that book lovers cannot miss. them access to much more,” Wood said. Th e club meets at the Magoffi n Home, Some of the novels the mem- a state historic site located at 1120 Ma- bers have read are “Th e Last Man” goffi n Ave. from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to dis- by Mary Shelley, “Th e Strange Case cover more about Victorian literature. of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by Rob- “Th e Victorian Sci-fi Book and Tea ert Louis Stevenson and “From the Club was formed to explore Victo- Earth to the Moon” by Jules Verne. rian literature in a way that appeals “I am friend of the Magoffi n Home to modern sensibilities,” said Mi- and follow them on Facebook and at- chelle Wood, coordinator of the event. tend other events there too,” said Karen Th e club was founded this year Th omas, a member of the club. “I on March 4, and was organized by think the club off ers something dif- Wood, an education and public event ferent to do and some good reading.” coordinator at the Magoffi n Home. With 20 members registered “As I read the books on the list, I al- since the club was formed ear- most forget they are written in the 19th lier this month, the club hopes to get century as they oft en describe tech- more people involved to keep learn- nologies and medical advances that are ing about the Victorian literature. commonplace today,” Wood said. “It is If you are a book lover who wishes to an amazing example of how human- explore something diff erent and new ity has always had the same needs and in the El Paso area, for only $5 you concerns and that so little has changed have the opportunity to read fantas- from history to modern society.” tic novels from the Victorian era and Th is club off ers the community the take a step back into classic adventures. opportunity to travel through time To register, visit the website at meetup. with novels from the Victorian era and com/Victorian-Sci-Fi-and-Tea-Club. explore parts of literature and history. Claudia Flores may be reached at gigibertafl ores43@gmail. com | 10 | ENtERtAiNmENt THEPROSPECTOR March 21, 2017

john from page 8 Haunted Pub crawl offers unique local experience his friends Ozzy Osbourne, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney, among others, in celebration of Queen Elizabeth’s 60 years on the throne in 2012. In February of 2016, John re- leased his 33rd studio album, “Wonderful Crazy Night,” an album reminiscent of the good times in his past. The album featured the Elton John Band, who he’s worked with for this past decade. Elton John’s band features on drums, , who first recorded with Elton in 1971 and joined the band a year later, on guitar, John Mahon on percussion, Kim Bullard on keyboards and Matt Bissonette on bass. This may be one of John’s last tours for a while. “The simple truth is I want to spend more time with my family and less time touring,” John nina titovetS/ the ProSPector said in a press release for the Ghosts915 will host the haunted Pub crawl on March 25. two of the stops will be at hotel Garder (left) located at 311 e franklin ave. and craft and Social (right) located at 311 e franklin ave. tour. “I am all too aware of how precious the time ahead By adrian Broaddus by the guides, and the organiza- the pub-themed event. On the card offer good drink specials. No one is. My sons are growing up so The Prospector tion encourages people to “toast a for stops, tourists will enter 8 1/2, under 21-years-old is allowed to quickly. Their early years are just flying by and I want to be Through the illustrious history ghost” to all the spirits visited. The ToolBox, Craft and Social, The attend this event, and all guests there with them.” of downtown El Paso, many tales Ghosts915 is an El Paso non-prof- Speakeasy and other surprise loca- must have a valid photo ID before El Paso is the last stop on and stories of paranormal activ- it organization that hosts weekly tions. Guests are also encouraged starting the tour. “The Wonderful Crazy Night” ity have been relished and brought ghost tours, they handle different to reserve a hotel stay at the Gard- All members who stay at the tour before he heads to Vegas to the present-day limelight. The paranormal activity and serve as ner Hotel for an added experience. Gardner for the night will pay $15 for eight shows at Caesar’s city’s local paranormal organiza- historians to some of the local mys- During the tour, guides from for the tour, while others pay $20 Palace, then John will take his tion, Ghosts915, is putting together teries. Their more popular tours Ghosts915 will tell stories about per person. The event will span tour to Europe. a Haunted Pub Crawl on March 25. are the Concordia Cemetery, the love, murder, mayhem and humor from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Ghosts915 Tickets for the concert are still The event will mainly take Haunted Downtown Brothel Tour regarding the spirits and ghosts available at ticketmaster.com. place at the Gardner Hotel, 311 and the San Elizario Tour. they claim still lurk in the vicinity. encourages guests to reserve This tour, unlike their others, has Although drinks are not provid- their spots on the tour by calling E. Franklin Ave., and will feature Michaela román may be reached at a three-hour walking adventure to a thematic twist. At each pub, bar ed by the organization, individu- 915-274-9531. [email protected]. different bars and locations in El or club, tourists are offered drink als are encouraged to buy drinks Follow Adrian Broaddus on Twitter @Adrian_Broaddus Paso. Ghostly tales will be shared specials on the tour in the spirit of at each stop and every bar will PAGE 11

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Editor Sports jason green, 747-7477 A ‘New Era’ of lucha libre dawns in El Paso By adrian broaddus wrestling because we want to change it The Prospector up,” El Tirano said. “We want something different than what people were doing

As the city winds down from the week on back then. We have fans, adults, who a Friday night, a whole new community bring their kids and they tell us, ‘we used emerges from a shabby warehouse on to go see wrestling in Juarez and this is Dyer Street. totally different; people are more agile New Era Wrestling, a local El Paso Lu- and it’s a better show.’” cha Libre organization, opens their doors Weekly New Era Wrestling fan Jose every Friday night to hundreds of people Martinez said he’s drawn to the matches of all ages to put on a full lineup of wres- tling matches and entertainment. because of the traditional impact it has on When entering the arena for the Fri- his personal life. day matchups, immediately a wave of “I remember going to watch Lucha intense energy hits as hundreds of chil- Libre matches when I was a young kid,” dren and adults are scattered around the Martinez said. “I haven’t seen nothing like wrestling ring. this (New Era Wrestling) and it’s great All of this energy builds up until the what they’re doing.” emcee calls for the first match. As the dif- In the past, New Era Wrestling ferent wrestlers come out, all of the chil- has relished massive regional atten- dren inch close to the walkway and cheer tion. They have performed at differ- ecstatically for each wrestler. They know ent events, such as Neon Desert, and every name, every move and they let the whole stadium know as each wrestler have even brought wrestling celebrities comes out to the ring. out to their shows. Professional wres- The event commences with a handful tlers such as Carlito, Brian Cage, Taya of different matches, featuring tag teams, Valkyrie and more have come out to one-on-one fights and occasionally title showcase their talents. According to matches for various championship belts. Ontiveros, the different celebrity wres- There’s high intensity, minimal grue- A drian Broaddus / The Prospector tlers greatly enjoy everything New Era some violence and impressive athleticism New Era Wrestling has changed venues several times in the last few years in order to accomodate larger crowds and a new wrestling school. Wrestling has to offer and are very will- by the wrestlers. As they perform, the en- ing to come when they have a chance. tire crowd hones in on every detail, cheer- “I loved wrestling all my life,” said Onti- Then the dream took a new turn. On- radiating local waves with their bi-weekly Currently, the organization has a local ing for their favorite wrestler to win. veros, who is a native of Chihuahua, Mex- tiveros and his kids started training indi- shows and making a citywide impact. television slot where they talk about up- Although the idea of watching Lucha ico. “My kids started training and they’re viduals in their backyard and pioneered However, the operational side of the Libre sounds comical and even quirky coming matches and promote events. As really good. That’s me saying that as their the idea to put on shows for the public. events was not in their favor. to some, New Era Wrestling never fails the general manager, Ontiveros tries to father, but other people have told me that From its humble beginnings in a ball- “We had to set up the ring and tear it to pack a full house on any given Friday bring a celebrity every month to amp up as well. People call us the best wrestling room, to it’s growing stages at the EPIC down every time we did it, so it was kind night and has completely revolutionized the hype for the center. group of all of the Southwest.” Railyard, and now to its present day loca- of hard,” Ontiveros said. “We had the the local wrestling scene in El Paso. It was the same dream that started with tion, New Era Wrestling has grown sub- shows outdoors, so rain, snow or shine, It’s a bowl of magic that general man- Ontiveros’ kids trading in shin guards stantially in numbers and in its fans. we never cancelled a show.” ager and founder Jose Ontiveros worked The difficulties they faced prompted to build since 2012. and cleats for hours of training at a wres- “We went from 50 to 60 people per the idea to move to a facility that accom- “This is something original; something tling gym. show and it felt like there were no people,” modated their large audience and also a We want to put on a for everyone,” Ontiveros said. “We “Growing up, we grew up playing soc- El Tirano said. “We stayed at the ballroom place they could regularly practice. want to put on a nice show for every- cer and football—the normal sports ev- for a year, doing shows every 15 days and They found their home on 10400 nice show for everyone. one. No obscenities, no bad language. eryone would play,” said El Tirano (The we decided to move it to a warehouse.” Dyer St., where they can hold open We want New Era Wrestling to be an Tyrant), Ontiveros’ son who is a wres- The change was the best decision the No obscenities, no bad daily practices, train wrestlers and put event for everyone.” tlerd. “Our oldest brother was a very good organization could have made, according on a show every Friday night. Ontive- language. We want New It was always a dream of Ontiveros to soccer player and he even got scholar- to El Tirano. ros believed that the move was not only start up something like this. Now that ships to go out and play soccer. My dad “That’s when we exploded,” he said. beneficial to the audience, but also fa- Era Wrestling to be an his dream has become a reality, he is sur- didn’t really want him to leave because “We started to get 300 people and it ex- vorable for the wrestlers. rounded by a plethora of young wrestlers, he wanted us to stay together as a family. ploded, but it wasn’t a big venue; 300 event for everyone. “When you come and train, you forget and more importantly, he gets to do his One day, my dad knew a guy who was a people was all we could do.” about everything,” Ontiveros said, look- dream with his five children. All five of his professional wrestler and he wanted us to After the warehouse, the group moved ing around the facility. “We do classes, we children are competitive wrestlers in New go try it out. We went for the first time, its operations to the EPIC Railyard, where do training and we make wrestlers.” Era Wrestling and perform every Friday. liked it and the rest is history.” they saw a bigger audience. They were What separates New Era Wrestling - Jose Ontiveros, from other amateur Lucha Libre orga- founder of nizations is the blend of Japanese, Mexi- New Era Wrestling can and American wrestling influences. Each Friday features passionate rivalries, “Our goal is for the whole U.S. to know unique storylines and different winners. about us,” Ontiveros said. “Wrestling started here in El Paso back then—called ‘tiempos oros’ or golden Although Ontiveros believes that be- times. It was when wrestling was popping coming a wrestler is a special talent that and everyone was going to see it in Juarez cannot be done by everyone, El Tirano or here,” El Tirano said. “It kind of died in encourages strong-minded individuals to the early 2000s, so we didn’t know any- one day give it a shot. thing about it since. When we came out “If someone wants to try it, give it all as the New Era Wrestling, people were they got and practice, you can become a impressed that we were doing things dif- wrestler. You have to have a lot of power, ferently. It wasn’t the typical Lucha Libre will, mental strength,” El Tirano said. “It’s wrestling event. It was more American- a complete package into one whole thing. ized, storylines behind the wresting. It’s It’s tough—moves are tough, remember- just incredible how we pulled everyone out to watch wrestling again.” ing stuff. It’s not just kicking a ball around; In fact, after every fight, the wrestlers you have to be in the right spot, know all stay ringside and interact with all of the the moves and entertain people.” kids and families. Photos, autographs and Shows every Friday start at 6 p.m. and high-fives are traded between the wres- tickets may be bought at the door. Each tlers and the different fans from across the week they offer different discounts for city. It truly feels like a family-centered en- students, military and children. For more vironment and every wrestler makes sure information about New Era Wrestling, to broadcast that feeling at every show. visit their Facebook page at New Era “We do things differently. All our Wrestling Ent. A drian Broaddus / The Prospector wrestlers are younger guys, so these guys New Era Wrestling features male and female wrestlers such as The Patriot, El Tirano and Delilah—including five of founder JoseO ntiveros’ are athletic, they can do flips, so it’s not Follow Adrian Broaddus on Twitter @Adrian_Broaddus children. old-school wrestling; it’s a new era of | 12 | SPORTS THEPROSPECTOR March 21, 2017 UTEP softball ready to take on Southern Mississippi this weekend

g aby velasquez/ The Prospector (Left) Senior pitcher Erika Harrawood currently has two wins in the season after picking up a win against MTSU last Saturday. (Right) Senior infielderK iki Pepi is currently batting .355 with two home runs and 20 runs batted in for the Miners.

By Augie Touris Ryder, who had a home run and ting performance of the season. On the mound, Cretz leads the South Alabama to rebound with The Prospector three runs batted in. The Miners tallied 10 runs on team in wins and strikeouts. Kai- before traveling to El Paso. Although MTSU would make 13 hits with four Miners tallying tlyn Fifield is the save leader for The Miners have shown flashes the game interesting by scoring six multi-hit games, Pepi (2-4), Pama- of success this season, even ex- The UTEP softball team will face the Miners. runs, starter Erika Harrawood (2- la Baber (2-4), Cortney Smith (2- hibiting this in early losses, and off against Southern Mississippi Head to head, the Miners appear 7) still received credit for the win– Echo-Hawk thinks that her team is on Saturday, March 25, and Sun- 4) and Mallorie Cross (2-2). UTEP to have an advantage in this game. day, March 26. her first as a Miner in front of her won 10-7, with Cretz winning the Despite trailing the Golden Eagles ready to turn the corner following The Miners are starting to turn hometown El Paso fans. game as a relief pitcher. in wins, UTEP has faced a tougher their big 2-1 weekend series win their season in a better direction The Miners lost the second game The three-game stint against USM schedule than Southern Miss sta- over MTSU. after a rough start that included on Saturday by a final of 5-2, de- will take place at the Helen of Troy tistically speaking. “It’s not how you start the season, spite a very good pitching per- field, where the Miners will enjoy a it’s how you finish the season, and losses to top programs Stanford, Two of the early opponents against formance by starter Devyn Cretz home field advantage (2-1 after this as long as we progress throughout Arizona State and Utah. the Miners, Arizona State and Utah, (5-5). Following the game, head weekend’s opening series). the course of the season, we’re go- Currently sitting at 7-19, the are in the top 25 nationally. coach Tobin Echo-Hawk said that The Golden Eagles come into ing to be okay,” Echo-Hawk said. team just finished a weekend Southern Miss has not faced her fielders needed to do more to the game sitting at 13-14 overall, “I think everyone on the outside where they went 2-1 versus C-USA a ranked opponent this season. foe Middle Tennessee, with a qual- help her team’s starting pitchers. having lost their most recent game looking in thinks things are going The experience of playing against ity 10-7 victory against the Blue “(The pitching staff) is getting to Louisiana Tech, 8-1, and getting bad, but we’re hitting our stride elite competition puts the Miners Raiders to complete the weekend. much better and much improved,” swept in the weekend series. and getting better every single day.” in a good place for this matchup. In the first of the three-game set Echo-Hawk said. “We just need At bat, the Miners will look to These teams are both eager to with MTSU, the Miners jumped to play better defense behind the Smith, as she leads the team in bat- Home field advantage is also im- win and turn their seasons around, out to a 7-0 lead on the back of a pitchers. Sometimes we get on our ting average as well as home runs. portant and fresh off a win, UTEP and with the clock ticking, expect lot of timely hits. Senior Kiki Pepi heels on defense and should have Infielder Courtney Clayton will should have some confidence for an intense, hard-fought three was 2-for-3 with two RBIs and more of an attack kind of mentality.” also be a big part of the effort, as this three-game contest. games between the Conference- junior Taylor Sargent also went Fielding was not as much of an she leads the team in hits and runs Although the Golden Eagles are USA rivals. 2-for-3. The power in the game issue on Sunday as UTEP took the scored, in addition to holding places reeling from their 8-1 thrashing, Follow Augie Touris on Twitter @atouris85 was supplied by catcher Kaitlin series on the back of their best hit- near the top of other leaderboards. they have one more game versus