University of Texas at El Paso DigitalCommons@UTEP The rP ospector Special Collections Department 2-9-2016 The rP ospector, February 9, 2016 UTEP Student Publications Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.utep.edu/prospector Part of the Journalism Studies Commons, and the Mass Communication Commons Comments: This file is rather large, with many images, so it may take a few minutes to download. Please be patient. Recommended Citation UTEP Student Publications, "The rP ospector, February 9, 2016" (2016). The Prospector. Paper 238. http://digitalcommons.utep.edu/prospector/238 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]. PAGE 2 FEBRUARY 9, 2016 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF perspectives AMANDA GUILLEN, 747-7477 Spend money on lingerie Stop telling me how to look I have a problem with any multi- tempt to meet an unrealistic standard wear and I want to make sure that I BY JASMINE AGUILERA BY AMANDA GUILLEN million dollar company telling of beauty and sex appeal. am comfortable throughout the day. The Prospector The Prospector me I need to wear their bras and I have tried to lessen the spending I suppose if I were born in a differ- By now I have underwear to be sexy. And to As a woman, I feel when it comes to undergarments and ent time, I’d be one of those women like I can do any- mastered my whoever is out there designing shop at other lingerie stores and even burning their bras during a rally. But thing that a man Victoria’s Secret eye these bras: No, I don’t see anything places such as Target and nothing in a more modern-day—and I’d ar- can do and probably roll. Every time I wrong with my cup size, so please gue, more effective—act of defiance, even 10 times better. compares to the fit and look of Victo- walk into the store, don’t assume that I need a bra with I have decided to love my body, flaws When it comes ria’s Secret— unfortunate for my wal- smell the obnoxious an inch-thick layer of padding to and all, and wear whatever makes me to the way I look, I make sure that I let—but I don’t mind paying the extra perfumes and lotions and look at make my boobs look larger. dress for myself and not for anyone money for quality and beauty. the $50 price tag on a pair of bras, I I’m not going to spend hundreds of and my wallet comfortable. else. Although I often hear the dis- It does not help that the brand think “no way in hell,” and walk out. dollars on lingerie—or make up and Jasmine Aguilera may be reached at theprospectordaily. agreement when it comes to spending also makes their bras and underwear I’ll go to Ross instead. perfumes for that matter—in an at- [email protected]. what is seen as too much money on so appealing to the eye. The bras clothes, shoes and accessories, I stick adorned with crystals and lace ap- to my guns and let that be my busi- pliques don’t help my cause as they ness and no one else’s. Clean chones are all I care about make it harder to turn away. I feel I work hard both at school and at I’ve been an athlete since I can guys supposed to do though? It’s not like undergarments are something BY JUAN CARLOS NaVARRETE my job so I can live the life that I want remember, since before Nike made like guys are going to go out and buy that should be invested in, especially The Prospector to live. So when it comes to undergar- it cool to wear spandex or lycra a thong for their girls’ enjoyment for ments, no expense is spared. for girls because comfort, fit and your We’re talking underwear that promise to make you Valentine’s like a girl might do for a Like I said before, I dress for my- own personal style should not be about underwear– run faster. To me the only prefer- guy; at least I won’t, and I’m pretty self and although no one else can see limited to what the public sees. This dudes, under- ence or big deal I’ve made about my sure my girlfriend wouldn’t mind. my bras and underwear, I make sure is not an endorsement of Victoria’s wear? Well, for underwear is whether or not they Honestly though, the biggest deter- that, like everything else, it fits right, Secret and their products, but an en- are clean and in one piece; oh and no me personally is a minant for a guy like me is whether it looks good and it makes me happy. dorsement of doing what makes you tighty-whities. man’s underwear I should get the pack of six or be big As an avid shopper, I have found I can see how there might be a happy. If you can spoil yourself, do it spender and go for the 12 pack. As that the bras at Victoria’s Secret fit supposed to be a big deal? At least market for guys who want to wear for you and for nobody else. long as it’s tag less and my ass fits in the best and also look the best. For to me, there is not much of a market Armani, or something like that, all you guys out there, bras are some Amanda Guillen may be reached at theprospectordaily. for guys compared to what girls especially with guys such as Cris- it, I’m buying it. of the most uncomfortable things to [email protected]. have. To me, underwear is a layer tiano Ronaldo or David Beckham Juan Carlos Navarrete may be reached at between my jeans and my legs. prancing around in theirs. What are [email protected]. Fruit of the Doom BY JOSE SOTO the next time you want to ask a girl The Prospector out on a date. Regardless of whether someone For women, will in fact see them, the level of undergarments both comfort and self-esteem will and lingerie are be worth the purchase. I’m not en- heavily marketed and encouraged. couraging you to break your bank Chances are that either. Marshall’s carries good brand almost every girl you know has names like Papi, Michael Kors, 2(X)- shopped at Victoria’s Secret at least IST and Calvin Klein for about $20. once. For men, however, the game H&M carries David Beckham’s line is completely different. We get away for about the same price, which are with shopping frugally and thrifty highly recommended. for our underwear. A six-pack of Another factor you should consid- underwear from Fruit of a Loom er is the support level of a good pair will suffice for most males, but not of underwear. Just like women and for me. And it shouldn’t for you either. I’m talking to you, dude. If their bras, men should always have a you don’t own a quality, upscale good support system down there. It’s pair of underwear, then you need to not just about pricing, it’s all about purchase some very soon. Your old, having everything placed where they raggedy pair of Hanes have got to go. should be. You won’t find that with Seriously. And don’t pull that “no the cheap pairs of underwear you’re one is going to see them” card either. purchasing at Walmart. Invest in But since we are already on this a good quality pair of undies, my topic, you should care about how comrades. Once you take a look at you look once the pants have come yourself in the mirror in your briefs, off. No guy likes to see a woman in you’ll thank yourself and hopefully shaggy underwear. There is a visual throw your old pair of Fruit of a aesthetic that entails tailored, well- Loom’s in the trash for good. fitted garments when it comes to what men want to see women in. It Jose Soto may be reached at theprospectordaily.news@ works the same way. Consider that gmail.com SPEAK YOUR MIND STAFF VOL. 101, NO. 18 Submit a letter to the editor! Editor-in-Chief: Amanda Guillen Ad Executive: Valeria Delgado, Letters will be edited for clarity and brevity. Letters over 250 words are subject to editing to fit available space. Please include full Layout Editor: Jacobo De La Rosa Ad Layout Manager: Edgar Hernandez Copy Editor: Jasmine Aguilera Ad Designers: Jacobo De La Rosa, name, street address and telephone number and e-mail address, plus major, classification and/or title if applicable. Sports Editor: Adrian Broaddus Entertainment Editor: Jose Soto Vanesa Guevara Address and phone number will be used for verification only. Photo Editor: Michaela Román Administrative Secretary: Marcela Luna Write to 105 E. Union, e-mail [email protected], call 747-7477 or fax to 747-8031. Multimedia Editor: Andres Martinez Accounting Specialist: Isabel Castillo Staff Photographers: Angel Ulloa, Asst. Director-Advertising: Christopher Zacherl Veronica Gonzalez Staff Reporters: Javier Cortez, Julia Hettiger, Student Publications Director: The Prospector is published by the Student Publications Editorial Board, 105 Union East, 500 W. University Ave.