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Part of the Journalism Studies Commons, and the Mass Communication Commons Comments: This file is atherr large, with many images, so it may take a few minutes to download. Please be patient. VOL. 106, NO. 5 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO OCTOBER 21, 2020 Jill Biden visits El Paso Inside Entertainment Early voting records have been shattered Lotería themed game Anahy Diaz , page 5 The Prospector Sports Dr. Jill Biden, the wife of Joe Locomotive advance Biden, the Democratic candidate for U.S. president, made a campaign , page 8 appearance Tuesday, Oct. 13 at UTEP’s Undergraduate Learning Center, as early voting begins in Texas. The former second lady was joined by U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-El Paso) and former How political Congressman Beto O’Rourke. “When Joe is president, you won’t organizations read the news shaking your head with tense shoulders,” Biden said. in El Paso “Because he’s going to be someone who brings out the best in us. Someone our kids can look up to. have adapted Wouldn’t that be nice for a change?” Daniela Ramos Biden was welcomed by a crowd of about 60 attendees, who all sat six The Prospector feet away from each other and were With the emergence of COVID-19 Photograph by Anahy Diaz/The Prospector came a new reality that everyone’s Jill Biden is set to visit Houston and Dallas on Oct. 13, as early voting begins in Texas. See Early Voting on page 3 had to reconcile with: Social distancing, wearing face masks, holding low-density public events, and campaigning remotely. Some quick facts about the 2020 election With early voting in Texas underway, political organizations Sasha Minjarez throughout the country have had The Prospector to adapt to this new normal while adhering to public health mandates. With less than a month away from Here’s how political organizations Election Day Nov. 3, Texas’ early based in El Paso have been voting period kicked off Oct. 13, and politicking these past few months. is set to last until Friday, Oct. 30. According to The Hill, a record number of Americans have partaken El Paso Young Republicans in early voting this year, with an COVID-19 struck during primary estimate of over six million turn season during what Isaiah Iturralde, out. El Paso also shattered its own communications director for the El record for the first day of early Paso Young Republicans (EPYR), voting with more than 18,000 votes calls one of the most important cast along with more than 15,000 elections in modern U.S. history. mail-in ballots, with the numbers Though COVID-19 might present consistently climbing. a few setbacks, Iturralde said the Young Republicans have continued Early voting at UTEP to follow most of their usual campaigning plans, except now with A notable implementation the proper restrictions. introduced this year by the El Paso Graphic by Hugo Hinojosa “The biggest thing we’ve been County Elections is the “Voting With early voting in Texas underway, political organizations throughout the country have had to adapt to this new normal trying to do is register voters,” Center” program, which allows while adhering to public health mandates. Iturralde said. “As well as raise registered voters to cast their votes awareness of local and state at any of the accessible voting center concerns related to health and mail- election during the pandemic. Additional staff is being allocated to candidates.” locations established throughout in ballots. Some Texas citizens are Presentation requests may be sanitize the site routinely as well. Despite COVID-19, the Young the city, UTEP being one of 35 early not eligible for mail in voting, as they directed to Sophia Andritsos, Those who do not wish to vote Republicans have been hosting voting sites. A total of 150 locations do not meet the state’s requirements, undergraduate assistant for the inside sites, have the option to use even more events than in the past, will be accessible on Election Day. where an individual must be 65 Center of Community Engagement, El Paso County Elections’ curbside The new voting center program years or older, out of thecounty for via email at saandritsos@miners. service at every early voting site, by is broadening the way people cast the duration of the voting period, utep.edu. calling its office at 915-546-2154. See Political on page 4 their vote, as prior to this, voting incarcerated, ill, or disabled. Polling locators and wait times sites were structured by designated Early voters at UTEP can visit Voting during the pandemic ae available on El Paso County precincts. Templeton Suite at the Union East Amid the pandemic, El Paso Elections’ mobile application and The program aims to alleviate Building Monday through Friday County Elections is making mask- website. Arlington Park, Bassett some of the uncertainties from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. , and from wearing mandatory as well as social Place, the El Paso County Coliseum, surrounding voting during the 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and distancing, where there will be six- Marty Robins Recreation Center, COVID-19 pandemic such as Sunday. foot markers on the floor indicating Officer David Ortiz Recreation Other voting sites like Bassett appropriate separation range. A Center, Oz Glaze Senior Center, Early voting at UTEP Place and the Marty Robins limited number of masks will also and Sunland Park Mall will have Recreational Center, will be be available at sites, for people who additional personnel on board operating until 10 p.m. on the arrive unprepared. dedicated to assisting in the express Monday-Friday last week of early voting, to “Vote Safe El Paso” kits will be curbside voting process. accommodate voters. given to each voter, which includes For more information regarding 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The UTEP Center for Community a cotton swab and protective finger the 2020 election, visit https:// Saturday-Sunday Engagement is also offering cot to handle voting machines, hand epcountyvotes.com/. Election Day is informative presentations for any wipes and the customary ‘I Voted’ on Nov. 3 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. department, class or organization sticker. Voters are also advised to Sasha Minjarez may be reached at [email protected] Photo courtesy of Isaiah Iturralde at the University, with the goal of wash their hands and use hand @SashEm_ on Twitter. Isaiah Iturralde, Communications Director helping individuals navigate the sanitizer before and after voting. for the El Paso Young Republicans (EPYR). PAGE 2 OPINION OCTOBER 21, 2020 EDITOR BRYAN MENA, 747-5161 High school teachers say students are now cheating more Sven Kline And if that wasn’t bad enough, cheating if the syntax and diction get caught. From what teachers have they’ll be better off than potentially The Prospector teachers also feel obliged to mitigate seem out of character for that told me, pandemic high schoolers shutting down after taking a big hit this seemingly insurmountable student. A quick Google search can nowadays seem to not care. to their grade.” Since the very beginning of our challenge caused by the pandemic. show whether a student directly copy Call it what you want, but when I It’s not that teachers don’t academic careers, we have been “I’ve done a lot in terms of and pasted from an internet source.” copied and pasted from Google then care because they do, but it is told to never cheat. We hear it over lessening the workload compared Like an internet meme goes: “Hey reworded my answer, I actually felt as rather most students who hold our shoulders during exams as to last year, as well as making sure can I copy your homework?” And if I learned something from having little consideration toward their our teachers stalk like hawks and everything could be completed in the response is, “Sure just change a to reword it in my own vocabulary education, and that is where the root teaching assistants prowl the room class,” Uribe said. “But every one of few things so it’s not obvious.” and diction. By doing so, I put the of the problem, I think, lies. like a pack of wolves checking our my students that is failing is because Courtesy of knowyourmeme.com material into my own understanding No generation has ever gone every move. they simply aren’t attempting to do If high schoolers can’t change because I was making the answer through online education for this We all know the consequences of any work.” up the plagiarism a bit, what makes mine, the same way as asking a long. This is a new lifestyle that plagiarism; expulsion at the highest- Carlos elaborated further on this, them think they’ll be able to get friend for an answer and rewording still requires adjusting to. The degrading degree, a mark on your pressing the need for students to away with it in college? it. responsibility now falls on the permanent record and the shame have someone around to motivate Uribe went on to talk about When it comes to cheating in a parents to monitor their children that comes with it. them through the education system. how this form of cheating, — copy university setting, students are held and ensure they’re participating in But in the “new normal” of today’s “Parents are often at work and and pasting from the internet, — to the discretion of their professor, school, because when that webcam is COVID-19 regulations, a new it is up to students to wake up and originates from the new reality that but the ramifications are by far more dark, and the Zoom call is empty, it change has been stirring behind the attend class,” Carlos said. “In many kids are currently living majority of severe like not being refunded for shows our education system is failing curtains of education and that is the cases, a student will choose to stay their lives on the internet. your class payment, possible loss in a new level we have never seen increasing plagiarism and cheating in bed until 2 p.m. Without teachers “Students aren’t really making of financial aid (FAFSA), academic before. among high school students. constantly nagging at students, they new friends, just sticking to those probation and legal ramifications, Are younger generations ready for When the option to turn off your are not mature enough to get things they already know,” he said, which according to UTEP’s website. college? Some students may be ready, camera is there and teachers can do done on their own.” shows not just a problem with kids But what Uribe and Carlos do, is but for many others who simply don’t nothing about it, the possibility of Let’s be honest, many of us would and their grades, but also their social evaluate cheating on a case-by-case thrive in online classes, the pandemic cheating comes easy for some. have taken any chance in high school networking skills. basis by either giving a failing grade stole their education this year. I spoke with two El Paso high to disregard school and sleep until So why does cheating occur in the or being reporting the student to The true impact of this disastrous school teachers and they said the the afternoon, and like Carlos said, first place? school administration. pandemic on K-12 education is yet amount of students plagiarizing and some high school students simply “Cheating occurs because kids “The protocol for cheating is an to be seen. cheating has increased. think school sucks. How do you are lazy,” Carlos said, but there are of automatic zero which is usually Sven Kline may be reached at [email protected] “Kids are failing at a rate no one possibly remedy that when you need course exceptions — the ones who enough to discourage cheating,” @SvenKline on Twitter. has seen before and with grades so students to log on in the first place? are desperately trying to keep a good Carlos said. “Most high school kids low they are already in jeopardy of While most of us, including academic record. who rely heavily on cheating are bad losing credit for the first semester,” students, are still at home with “Once in a while a good kid will at it.” Editor’s note: The two Carlos, a high school biology teacher Google at our fingertips to provide cheat for fear of getting a zero for Uribe usually provides the student high school teachers of over fourteen years, said. all the answers we could ever need, an assignment they forgot to do,” he with a second chance. But it’s not just teachers with mentioned in this article the temptation to cheat is staring added. “The student gets a zero for that are only referred to by seniority who have noticed this students right in the face every single Carlos has a good point, there assignment,” Uribe said. “I often parts of their names at trend. Uribe, a geometry and day — and some don’t even care if it’s are students who have struggled in allow them a chance to make it up, engineering teacher of two years, also obvious that they cheated. the classroom setting and have done after having a talk with them. Doing their request. Doing so spoke on this rising trend. “There are some signs of cheating better because of online school. this does run the risk that a student may also protect them “Grades are abysmal right now,” that have stayed constant before and I’ll admit, I too cheated in high decides to cheat again if they think from any action by school Uribe said. “I have some classes after quarantine,” Uribe said. “A school and I’m sure many have also, they got off easy, but I care that they administration. where there are more kids failing student’s free response on a short but what’s different is this simple learn, and I feel like if I can get a than not.” answer type question can give away notion of making an effort to not student to attempt the work that NEWS Researchers investigate effects of pets realeased in wild Grant will allow a UTEP-led team of researchers analyze interbreeding among ducks Isaiah Ramirez principal investigator Dr. Michael The research began on Sept. 1 and The Prospector Schummer, Ph.d., of the State will continue through the next five University of New York’s College of years. Breeding between wild and Environmental Science and Forestry, It is important to note that domestic animals, known as senior personnel Dr. Brian Davis, mallard ducks are the ancestors of hybridization, can bring upon Ph.D., of Mississippi State University, nearly all domestic duck breeds complicated consequences and it as well as collaborators Drs. Helen except for the Muscovy duck, can happen when people release James, Ph.D., and Rob Fleischer, Lavretsky explained. As a result of their pets in the wild. A nearly $1 Ph.D., of the Smithsonian. the successful domestication of this million-dollar grant provided by the Additional partners include the animal, the mallards range has now National Science Foundation (NSF) Forbes Biological Station in Illinois spread all around the world, which is allowing a UTEP-led research team and The California Waterfowl has brought them into close contact to further this understanding on the Association. This experienced with their wild populations. adaptive impacts of hybridization on team will be using the mallard “Not only is the mallard animal populations. duck as a non-model study system important culturally, ecologically, The team of researchers is led by to investigate what happens and agriculturally, I’ve always been Dr. Philip Lavretsky, Ph.D., assistant when domestic and wild animals interested in studying these birds Photo courtesy of UTEP professor at UTEP’s Department of interbreed in nature. A team of researchers was recently awarded $1 million in funding from NSF for Biological Sciences, and includes See Researchers on page 4 their ongoing research on understanding the adaptive impacts of hybridization.

STAFF SPEAK YOUR MIND VOLUME 106, NO. 5 Submit a letter to the editor! Letters will be edited for clarity and brevity. Letters over 250 words are subject Editor in Chief: Bryan Mena Contributors: Daniel Alec Lopez, Sasha to editing to fit available space. Please include full name, street address and telephone number and e-mail Web Editor: Marisol Chavez Minjarez, Sven Zackey-Kline, Daniela address, plus major, classification and/or titile if applicable. Layout Editor: Cynthia “Teddy” Baylon Ramos, Joel Molina, Alyson Rodriguez, Copy Editor: Anahy Diaz Sofia B. Vargas, Victoria Almaguer Address and phone number will be used for verification only. Write to 105 E. Union, [email protected], Sports Editor: Michael Cuviello Advertising Videographer: Margaret call 747-516 or fax 747-8031 Entertainment Editor: Paulina Astrid Cataldi Spencer Ad Designer: Hugo Hinojosa The Prospector is published by the Student Media and Publications Board, 105 Union East, 500 W. University Ave. El Paso, Texas, 79968. The Photo Editor: Claudia Hernandez Administrative Secretary: Crystal J. Prospector appears in print once per week on Tuesdays during the fall and spring semesters. The newspaper is not printed during holidays and Multimedia Editor: Margaret Cataldi Brown when classes are not in session. The Prospector does provide news online at www.theprospectordaily.com. Staff Reporters: Isaiah Ramirez, Accounting Specialist: Isabel Castillo The Prospector is provided to students through student fees. First copy is free. Any additional copies, if available, must be purchased for $1 Heriberto Perez, Exodis Ward, Noelia Assistant Director: Tracy Roy through the Department of Student Media and Publications. The Prospector is not responsible for claims made by advertisers. Additional policy Gonzalez Director: Veronica Gonzalez information may be obtained by calling the Prospector at 915-747-5161. Opinions expressed in The Prospector are not necessary those of the Photographers: Maria Salette Ontiveros, university. This issue was not printed and is only available in this digital PDF format. Hugo Hinojosa THEPROSPECTOR NEWS | 3 | OCTOBER 21, 2020

Early Voting from cover page to the right direction,” said Avila, a political science and electrical required to wear masks as the world engineering major at UTEP. “Instead still battles the COVID-19 pandemic. of sliding back decades like we have The event featured live mariachi, folk for the past four years.” dancers and a large sign that read Avila and Padrón want to see “Vota Ahora.” issues like climate change, gun “For the first time in a long time, violence, police reform, immigration winning Texas is possible,” Biden and the pandemic be discussed and said. “I know you’re busy, but this resolved in the upcoming years. election is too important not to do However, they both agree that in every single thing we can.” order for this to occur, young people According to the Texas Secretary must vote. of State website, as of September “As generations come in, I think there were 16,617,436 registered we become more open to change voters in Texas, a new state record — and caring about others more than a 1.5 million increase from 2016. just ourselves,” Padrón said. “I think “This is a city that believes that my generation is going to be the you and your husband can win the generation that changes things and 38 electoral college votes of the state that could possibly make Texas blue.” Photograph by Anahy Diaz/The Prospector of Texas,” O’Rourke told Biden and An early voting station will be Studio G Beto O’Rourke joins Jill Biden on stage Oct. 13, as he urges El Paso and the rest of Texas to vote for Joe Biden. the crowd. “It will turn the page on held at UTEP’s Student Union until Donald Trump and ‘Trumpism’ and Oct. 30. Each voter will receive a bag allow us to begin the next necessary with a finger cot, sanitizing pads, a new chapter in a country led by Joe cotton swab and an “I voted” sticker. Biden.” “To see change, you need voting Less than a mile away, at UTEP’s power and activism power,” Avila Student Union Building East, voters said. “Generation Z, we’ve grown up like Alexus Padrón, 21, and Armand with the world constantly in crisis… Avila, 22, were ready to cast their the climate, gun violence. Seeing ballots. stuff like that change, it doesn’t end “I’m voting this time specifically at the ballot box, but it definitely because I believe we need a leader starts there.” who is actually for people in the For more information regarding United States,” said Padrón, a early voting at UTEP, please visit political science student at UTEP https://www.utep.edu/cce/voter- who is voting in her first presidential engagement/. election. “I want more than anything for all people in this country to feel Anahy Diaz may be reached at [email protected] @by_anahydiaz on Twitter. safe.” Unlike Padrón, this is Avila’s second time voting in a presidential election. He hopes his vote will help the country move toward a better four years. Photograph by Anahy Diaz/The Prospector “Winning this election won’t solve Folk dancers perform at Jill Biden’s campaigning event at UTEP Oct. 13. all the problems, but it will be a step | 4 | NEWS THEPROSPECTOR OCTOBER 21, 2020

Political from cover page more difficult to continue because of registration in UTEP alone,” Huerta the many issues that come with any said. “We would’ve been in the all virtually or in-person with the in-person activity. library or other buildings helping necessary precautions, Iturralde With the Nov. 3 election less than students register and vote.” explained. a month away, October is crunch Since Texas doesn’t allow online The Young Republicans have time for organizations on both ends registration, EPYD members have seized this moment to expand of the political spectrum. been sending links of registration their networks and reach broader “The whole purpose now is to be forms that can be printed, filled audiences through social media. urgent; voters need to know what’s out and mailed to the the county’s “We are the most active we on the line,” Iturralde said. election’s office. have been since the beginning “We acknowledge that times are “We’re putting the responsibility of this organization,” Iturralde changing, and we like to exceed the on the people, so it will be a harder said. “COVID has impacted our views of the national Republican process for them,” Huerta said. organization, but in a positive way.” party. That’s why we’re focusing on The young progressive said One of their main campaigning getting those silent votes out and in members of the Young Democrats method is phone banking, organized our favor.” college student added. have been sending out constant in direct support of Republican reminders of the early voting period, candidates in the upcoming election, El Paso Young Democrats more so this week, considering it like Tony Gonzales, running for the The El Paso Young Democrats officially began in Texas Oct. 13. Photo courtesy of Dominique Huerta seat in Texas’ 23rd Congressional (EPYD) have also been meeting the “We promote early voting much Dominique Huerta, vice president of the El Paso Young Democrats (EPYD). district, and Irene Armendariz- moment by hosting virtual events more because it’s considered to Jackson, running against incumbent and campaign activities despite the be safer, since, in theory, there are pushing their members not only have still been held every fourth Veronica Escobar (D-El Paso) for limitations of the COVID-19 era. less people in line,” Huerta said. volunteer at the polls, but also get Thursday of the month, but now Texas’ 16th Congressional district “We have been making local “Although, a surprising amount more involved in other ways like they’re via Zoom. seat. endorsements city council races, of people lined up to vote on the running for office. For National Voter Registration “By the end of the election period trying to get the word out on first day of early voting, which is “A goal of ours is to push our Day, Sept. 26, the LWVEP decided we will have successfully organized candidates on who they are and how encouraging to watch, but probably membership to run for office,” to follow through with an in-person nine different phonebanks,” Iturralde they’re important to the youth of El involves higher risk of contagion.” Huerta said. “We’re not just the candidate forum, for which the said. Paso,” said Dominique Huerta, vice Though all online events have future of El Paso, but the future of Alamo Drafthouse acted as sponsor In addition to this, the Young president of EPYD. been carried out successfully and the Democratic Party.” for. Republicans have also hit the streets One of the ways its been showing members have continued to be in The forum took place inside of to knock on doors and have hosted a its support to local Democratic touch through virtual meetings, the League of Women Voters of El Paso the building and was livestreamed numerous of online events featuring candidates has been through virtual connections established through a For the League of Women Voters through Facebook and Instagram. high-profile guests. forums via Zoom calls. Its forums, screen are just not the same as in of El Paso (LWVEP), a nonpartisan According to Vera, the candidate The group of young conservatives centered on issues important for the person, Huerta lamented. political organization, the group forum resulted in a reach of 12,437 have also found ways to give back to city’s youth, are all live-streamed on “We have a great relationship has been able to carry out all of its people along with 3,398 Facebook the community like when it aided YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram with our members, but I just wish scheduled activities both in-person post engagements. elders with their grocery shopping for the public to tune in, Huerta said. we had more time to communicate and virtually, following all proper “We took all the necessary during the beginning stages of the Phonebanking, as well as ‘text and discuss,” Huerta said. “I wish we restrictions, said Beatriz Vera, vice measures needed to make it in- pandemic. banking’, have also been activities could have the meetings in-person president of membership. person. All of the candidates were “That was not a form of Young Democrats has been doing to with more personal interaction The organization is educational there, which is rare, and they were campaigning, it was done entirely get its candidates either reelected or among our members.” in nature, strictly non-political, only allowed inside,” Vera said. “It outside of political agenda,” Iturralde elected for the first time. Though Zoom calls may be more and promotes citizen participation, was very successfully done.” explained. “We were promoting the Regarding voter registration, convenient, active participation and speaking out on issues within the Additionally, voter registration value that our organization holds Huerta said it’s been harder these collaboration among the members of El Paso community. It operates was done as a drive-thru at the event most dearly, which is: community past months because of the potential the Young Democrats has still been as a branch for the national civic with lots of volunteers, masks, and first.” health risks that come with face-to- somewhat of a challenge. organization simply known as the plenty of social distancing, Vera said. Acting as servants to the face registration. “It’s really hard to be encouraged League of Women Voters, according “We did a lot of registering before community is a priority for the “If COVID-19 hadn’t happened, to attend a meeting and stay focused to the LWVEP’s website. Oct. 5 so that the election authorities Young Republicans, Iturralde we probably would’ve seen lots of when it’s all virtual,” Huerta said. To continue the organization’s could have time to process all of the explained, although it has gotten The Young Democrats have been work, the LWVEP member meetings applications,” Vera said. One of the silver linings of the pandemic is how it’s helped LWVEP members become more active on social media as a way to politically engage with the community, “COVID-19 has allowed our members to engage more through social media and learn to use it as a platform for participation,” Vera said. “Although, some of our older members, both men and women, have chosen to step aside due to issues with the required technology to remain in communication.” Vera said this year’s election has already showed historic levels of voter engagement. “We’ve seen that there are more people interested in not only registering but in actually showing up to vote this year,” Vera said. “We were informed by the El Paso County Elections Department that around 60,000 more voters were registered for these elections than those in 2018. Photo courtesy of LWVEP Daniela Ramos may be reached at [email protected] Beatriz Vera (sitting down dressed in orange) is part of the League of Women Voters of El Paso (LWVEP), a non-partisan organization. @TheDaniRamos on Twitter.

Researchers from page 2 sequencing of today’s wild and understand what happened by populations where they suffer and to get such experiences so they domestic breeds along with their going back in time with biological face decline if certain domestic can compete in the workforce and because of their unique behavior and hybrids to understand what genes collections, look at the genomes traits are not adaptive in the wild. continue to be great scientists,” evolutionary history,” Lavretsky said. may be important in their survival. for genetic variation that may be Thus, Lavretsky’s team will be Lavretsky said. “I’ve been building “The mallard duck is a study system Additionally, the team aims to go important in the adaptive potential shedding light on the importance of up the mallard system as a perfect that I have been working over the last back in time by looking at changing of wild mallards, but also get at domestication and its effects on wild study system to investigate domestic decade, and I believe that they give genetics of North American wild mechanisms that may explain some populations. and wild population interactions, us a unique chance to understand mallards by coupling ancient of the recent declining trends in Importantly, they hope their work and with all of this culminating in the impact on the adaptive potential DNA analyses and the hundreds North American mallards,” Lavretsky will educate the general public about the funded NSF project makes me of wild populations when they breed of mallards sampled over the last said. “Specifically, if they cannot the negatives of releasing their pet extremely excited as we have the with their domestic version.” century and deposited across eat, they cannot survive through ducks, or generally, any domestic resources to really uncover some Using state-of-the-art genomics, museums. the winter and migrate as well as animal. fundamental and important insight ancient DNA, and 3D scanning Finally, live wild and domestic nest properly, and so with enough Lavretsky is excited as this NSF here.” technologies, the research team mallards will also be brought into generations of less fit individuals you funding provides the opportunity Isaiah Ramirez may be reached at [email protected] hopes to employ a three-prong captivity to study everything from expect a population decline.” for three to eight of UTEP’s @_IsaiahRamirez1 on Twitter. approach to shed light on the feeding efficiency, mate choice Breeding between wild and undergraduate students to get paid outcomes of interbreeding. First, preference, and growth rates. domesticated populations can hands-on research experience. the team will be using full genome “We are really trying to not only lead to negative results in their “It is critical for our students PAGE 5 ENTERTAINMENT

OCTOBER 21, 2020 EDITOR PAULINA ASTRID SPENCER, 747-5161 Clothing brand strives to empower women Paulina Astrid Spencer a consistent income.” The Prospector Soto and Ni En More’s photoshoot took place in El Paso at the Franklin Ni En More is a local project Mountain State Park in late 2019. and clothing line combining social Soto wanted to showcase a diverse activism, fashion and art for the and inclusive group of women, as empowerment of women in Ciudad he believes the fashion industry Juarez, Mexico. lacks diversity. Soto’s photos feature The brand was founded by three women of different color and sizes artists, Lise Bjorne from Norway, so the audience can fully identify and Jane Terrazas and Veronica with the models, the brand and its Corchado from Juarez. message. Ni En More is a blend of “Due to the current political Norwegian and Spanish, meaning climate, I think it’s very imperative to “not one more.” The words are showcase diversity,” Soto said. “So, I inspired by Susana Chavez Castillo, like to show women of different skin a human rights activist and poet tones.” from Juarez who was murdered in As a proud El Pasoan, Soto 2011 and has been credited with the wanted to show the borderland authorship of the phrase, “Ni una through sets by collaborating with Mas” or “Not one More.” local brands and talent. Chavez Castillo was a prominent “To be able to have my photos poet who led protests against the featured in Vogue is very humbling,” unsolved murders of women in the Soto said. “To be able to show the Juarez/ El Paso border. On Jan. 11, talent we have in El Paso and Juarez 2011, at 36 years-old, she became a is very important, and I think the victim when she was murdered at Photo courtesy of Manny Jorquera world needs to see the talent we her home. The brand was founded by three artists, Lise Bjorne from Norway, and Jane Terrazas and Veronica Corchado from Juarez. h av e .” According to The Guardian, 1, 500 Soto plans to continue to women were murdered in Juarez in its main goal is to create a sustainable clothes get their colors and prints photographer who was intrigued by represent the Sun City by producing 2019. This year alone, 119 homicides business model that will support the from plants, flowers, and vegetables the brand and its message, contacted quality photographs and encouraging were reported in January. brand, while empowering women, growing in the Chihuahua district in Ni En More for a collaboration. others to follow their goals. These women are known to have creating jobs that provide dignity and Mexico. Local flower shops donate Soto’s photographs went on to be “There’s room for everyone to been of vulnerable socio-economic building a strong and fair income for their withered flowers to the brand. featured on all three of the Ni En be able to showcase their talent, so backgrounds. Ni En More wants all employees. Ni En More has been featured in More articles produced by Vogue. keep at it and don’t give up on your to create economic independence Ni En More’s 2020 edition is Vogue U.S., Vogue Mexico, Vogue “I think the activism they’re dreams and continue to pursue for women by creating a working a collection ranging from face Spain and Vogue Germany, putting doing for women,” Soto said was them,” Soto said. environment that provides fair masks, blouses, to protest badges. Juarez on the map and bringing his favorite characteristic about Paulina Astrid Spencer may be reached at [email protected] wages, a safe environment, education All products are ethically produced awareness to the femicides in the city the brand. “Having a safe place for @paulinaaspencer on Twitter. and training. through At Core, a sewing studio in and around the world. victims of domestic violence, a safe According to its official website, Juarez. According their website, all Manny Soto, 29, an El Paso place for them to find work, and have Banana and Bear: art shop on wheels Themed lotería game Alyson Rodriguez The Prospector encourages city to vote The concept of being mobile voter engagement. and nomadic has been around for Anahy Diaz “Through these five organizations, some time, the Bedouins crossed the The Prospector we all work together in order to desert, the gypsies ventured across “The Dreamer”, “The Border” and push for long term change driven Europe as did the hippie vendors “The Vote”, are cards found in an El by community, for community,” De who followed the Grateful Dead. Paso-themed version of the popular Aztlán said. Now mobile vendor, Vanessa Alvarez Mexican game, lotería, created to Specific local issues on the game is doing the same with her new bring awareness to local issues and include La Destrucción (“The mobile shop, Banana and Bear. elections. Destruction”), featuring an image Alvarez, an El Paso Community "Votería", by the El Paso Equal of the Durangito neighborhood in College graduate and business Voice Network (EVN), is striving to El Paso, a historic space in the city major at UTEP, has been crafting bridge the gap between voters and that has been under constant threat and selling her handmade art at politics by bringing local issues to of being replaced by a multimillion markets since 2014. However, this the table. The card game replaces community art center. past week, she launched her own traditional lotería images like La Susana Prieto Terrazas, a Mexican mobile shop. The idea to open her Dama (“The Lady”) or El Catrin labor attorney and El Paso citizen, is own shop stemmed from her love of (“The Gentleman”) with La Obrera also featured on the game under Los creating art. Alavarez wanted to fill Photo courtesy of Vanessa Alvarez (“The Worker”) or El Chuco (“The Derechos (“The Rights”), after being her shop with her handmade jewelry Alvarez, has been crafting and selling her works of art at markets since 2014. Chuco”), that relate to El Paso’s detained in Tamaulipas, Mexico in and showcase other local vendors. culture, history and issues. to mention it was the perfect size Alvarez wants to inspire other July for allegedly instigating illegal Banana and Bear was named after “The best way to sort of convince for quantity of inventory I normally struggling local artists by proving protests in Ciudad Juarez and her two ferrets because to Alvarez, a person to vote is not just a phone carry,” Alvarez said. “If one location anything is possible if you work they are “cute, playful, and fun” call from a stranger. It’s your friends, See Lotería on page 6 doesn’t work well then, I can get up hard to achieve it. She hopes people which is the energy she hopes her your family and your coworkers and move at any time. It is also super understand this isn’t something that store radiates. talking about the issues and having cute and goes very well with the happened over night, it is a business Banana and Bear’s products a pathway to understand how it’s theme of my quirky jewelry.” that has taken time and dedication. consist of handmade pins, necklaces, connected to your vote,” said Cemelli The mobile shop is in front of “If you enjoy something go after keychains, rings, knick knacks, and De Aztlán, who works as a network El Paso’s Galleria Lincoln and Old it, because it’s better to say that thrifted clothing, with varied prices. weaver and community building Sheep Dog Brewery every other you tried it and failed, than to look Clothing costs between $3 to $20 member for EVN. “People can sit weekend. Alvarez also sells her back and regret not taking the risk,” while handmade items range from $4 down and literally play this game and creations on Etsy, which she also Alvarez said. to $10. The products are made with learn why these issues are important.” manages all by herself, leading to For more information, follow the different types of materials such as EVN is a network consisting of consider herself a “one-woman Banana and Bear store on Instagram resin and clay. La Mujer Obrera, A.Y.U.D.A., Texas show.” @bananaandbear or on Facebook as Alvarez runs her mobile shop Rio Grande Legal Aid, and the “It’s a lot of work but I love the ‘Banana and Bear.’ To shop Banana inside of a vintage camper, an idea A.C.L.U. Border Rights Center, who look on people’s faces when they find and Bear’s products, visit its Etsy web influenced by Portland women who are collaboratively working on issues Photograph by Anahy Diaz/ something, they like that I made, or page. The Prospector use campers as mobile shops. that affect the community like border when they can relate to a silly pin “I thought it would be a great idea Alyson Rodriguez may be reached at [email protected]. rights, environmental justice and Votería, an El Paso version lotería, to bring that concept to El Paso, not that says ‘ay ay’ on it,” Alvarez said. includes 54 cards and 10 boards. | 6 | ENTERTAINMENT THEPROSPECTOR OCTOBER 21, 2020 In Review: Twilight’s ‘Midnight Sun’ perfect for spooky season Victoria Almaguer The Prospector Pick Rating Fift een years ago, we were introduced to the global phenomenon of “Th e Twilight Saga.” Th e book series, comprising of four novels written by Stephenie Meyer, sold over 100 million copies in the to read about Edward’s thoughts on If you already loved Edward, you late 2000’s. Bella, but readers also get a closer might fi nd an even more charming Th e novels follow Bella Swan, look at the Cullen family. Paragraph and compelling character in a high school student who moves aft er paragraph, one is given more “Midnight Sun.” People say, “there to a small town in Washington. thana glimpse of Edward’s thoughts are two sides to every story,” and it's Th ere, Bella meets Edward Cullen, a now fans are also able to explore an amazing experience to be able handsome and mysterious teen that Edward’s mind-reading ability. His to read Edward’s side of his never- is soon revealed to be a vampire. deepest thoughts are the constant ending story with Bella. . Bella and Edward’s romance is dilemma he has between loving “Team Edward” will be happy with the center of the plot, as they Bella but also wanting to kill her this book and the fact that Meyer face the deadly threats of hostile due to his thirst for blood. He hates stuck to its origin. Dedicating the vampires who are not fond of their himself for trespassing Bella’s privacy, book to fans, Meyer has announced relationship. but Edward’s creepy tendencies are her plans to release three more Th e novels were turned into fi ve excused for the love that he has for books, but the audience still doesn’t movie adaptations catapulting Meyer her and wanting to protect her. know if they will all be through and the three leading actors, Kristen Th roughout the book Edwards Edward’s perspective. Maybe a Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor gift of telepathy gives us a glimpse Renesmee Cullen and Jacob Black Lautner into overnight world fame. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia of what diff erent characters are story? Although we are still in the Now, eight years aft er the last Midnight Sun, a companion novel to 2005 book Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. thinking. Edward’s own thoughts dark, we cannot be more excited for movie, "Th e Twilight Saga: Breaking aim to have people hate him, but one the continuation of this series. I give Dawn Part 2” was released, Meyer the book came out. Meyer, at that emotions I felt as I held my very own just ends up loving him even more. Midnight Sun four out of fi ve picks. came back this year releasing the time, decided not to continue with hardcover of the 627-page novel in Bella becomes a beacon of light With “spooky” season happening highly anticipated novel “Midnight the book, which was tragic in my my hands. It felt like I fi nally had the through his dark life, and you begin now, along with the arrival of the Sun” in its totality. opinion. Luckily, the tragedy ended closure we all deserved years ago. to understand that his decisions “Twilight” fi lms on Amazon Prime, Avid fans, like myself, have waited this year with its release. Being that the book is Edward’s point and actions, as hurtful as they may Midnight Sun is a recommended for this moment for twelve years. As It comes in perfect timing as many of view of the fi rst novel, “Twilight”, be, are with the intent to protect book that you will want to sink your a huge fan of the books and movies, people are staying home during the you would think that it is the same Bella. Edward paints Bella in a new teeth in. I still remember when news of COVID-19pandemic. Aft er being story, but it shows a side of Edward way that is diff erent from the Bella Victoria Almaguer may be reached at [email protected] the “Edward’s version of Twilight” released on Aug. 4, the book sold one the audience hasn’t seen before. readers were introduced to in the @victoriaalmagu9 on Twitter. book was being written. Even more million copies during the fi rst week. “Midnight Sun” is slightly diff erent beginning. so, when leaked paragraphs of Th ere are no words to describe the from “Twilight”. Not only do you get

Lotería from page 5 Rubin Center aims to bring opportunities for UTEP artists Matamoros against low wages for maquiladora factory workers. Exodis Ward working in museums. He’d organized workshops in collaboration with the and studios, so I think I really want Aft er spending three weeks in jail, The Prospector small pop-up shows like the yearly El Paso Museum of Art. In 2017, him to utilize all the things that UTEP has Prieto Terrazas was released with the Chalk the Block. While interning and Christian painted a mural on to off er and work with visiting artists Th e Rubin center’s community at the Rubin Center, the team the Durango bridge that included a to engage with the students and help of a coalition created by EVN curator, Ramon Cardenas has plenty demanding her freedom. recognized the unique experience section for community members to create projects that could use those of hands-on experience in the art Cardenas held and created the paint. tools,” Cardenas said. Another issue addressed on world. He ran his own commercial Votería is the rise of feminicides in curator position for him. “It was the largest scale project In addition to workshops with screen-printing company, Maintain He’s currently working on his that we’ve ever done. It was about artists, Cardenas has a goal of the El Paso/Juarez border region, Studio. which are listed under the Fue fi rst professional curating job, 575 feet long by 20,” Cardenas said. connecting El Paso artists to the New He and his wife, Christian Pardo “Manipulation”. “Manipulation” is “It was cool to get the community York and Los Angeles art markets. Feminicidio (“It Was Femicide”) Cardenas make up Los Dos, a card. Th e illustration includes a cross an exhibition of Jellyfi sh Colectivo’s involved because that’s a lot of what “A lot of curators and institutions collaboration that creates murals, work. LosDos focuses on: community are starting to take notice in this and cardboard poster honoring the teaches workshops and recently death of feminist artist and activist, “When we were thinking about engagement and access in the form area,” Cardenas said. “It’s politically participated in an exhibition in New shows to do in this Covid time, we of public artwork.” in the spotlight and a lot of people Isabel Cabanillas, who was murdered Zealand. Despite his success, he in Juarez in January. wanted to work with area artists Los Dos’ reach has expanded started visiting the area and decided he needed to come to UTEP because a lot of institutions and internationally. Th ey created a recognizing the unique environment Cabanillas was part of the group to formally learn how things work in of Juarez women, Hijas de su artists aren’t working,” Cardenas said. mural for the ‘Th is is America’ and the artists that are here.” museums. "We want to be supportive of artists exhibit in New Zealand. Th e exhibit Th e Rubin center has a goal of Maquilera Madre, who spoke against “It’s an amazing opportunity the systemic and historical violence that are established here.” was a survey of American art with bringing diversity to El Paso and to be here and get my degree and Cardenas is a longtime advocate an emphasis on the upcoming Cardenas wants to take it as far as of women in Mexico. professional experience at the same “We’re literally putting our for local artists. When he wasn’t presidential election. Th ough they it will go. He wants to show the time,” Cardenas said. “I want to do working on commercial prints with couldn’t go abroad because of travel community artwork that they might issues on the table so that people the best I can and focus on engaging get involved and inspired to do larger companies, he reached out to restrictions, their mural is on display. not have otherwise seen. With the the university students and bring in artists to print their work and make Cardenas has a dream of helping reopening of the gallery Oct. 29, something,” De Aztlán said. underrepresented and diverse artists With the 2020 Election Day set it more accessible. other’s artwork go international like community members will have a to the gallery space.” He is passionate about community his did. With his new platform, he’ll variety of exhibitions to view. on Nov. 3, the network distributed Before being named curator, involvement too. As part of Los be able to. Exodis Ward may be reached at [email protected] its Votería game to the fi rst 100 Cardenas had some experiance registered EVN members. In Dos alongside his wife, he taught “Th ere’s print making facilities @alexodislee on Twitter . addition to the game, members were also given a bag featuring El Voto (“Th e Vote”) design, various voter registration cards, a face mask, a sticker of Th e Dreamer game card and a Votería shirt. “Voting is only a piece of the puzzle,” De Aztlán said. “For many of us freedom is yet to exist, but the threat of losing our democracy or ability to create a democracy, to create peace, to create dignity, that’s defi nitely at risk.” Votería includes 54 cards and 10 boards, with each card’s issue information available on EVN’s website at https://www. elpasoequalvoice.org/. For a copy of Votería, one may also visit EVN’s site to contact its administrators. Anahy Diaz may be reached at [email protected] @by_anahydiaz on Twitter.

Photo courtesy of Edgar Picazo Prepping a LosDos mural in gallery before shipping to Netherlands exhibition. PAGE 7 SPORTS

OCTOBER 21, 2020 EDITOR MICHAEL CUVIELLO, 747-5161 UTEP to take on Charlotte if COVID permits Michael Cuviello transition year for the 49ers after outstanding backs to keep UTEP The Prospector losing the best pass rusher in the honest, the Miners will need to play conference in Alex Highsmith, who with fewer blitzes but have the talent Coming off its first postponement had 14 sacks and 21.5 tackles for on the line to keep Charlotte offense of the season, the UTEP Miners are loss. Junior Markess Watts, who had honest. scheduled to travel to the University 9.5 sacks last season, returns but Sophomores Praise Amaewhule of Charlotte at North Carolina to overall, Charlotte has struggled to and Keenan Stewart both showed take on the 49ers Saturday, Oct. 24. get a consistent pass rush. As a team, they were tough to handle one-on- Both teams had their games Charlotte only has two sacks total one against Louisiana Tech and postponed this past weekend due to on the season, with senior Romeo may have success against a lesser COVID-19 concerns. For Charlotte, McKnight leading the team with 1.5. experienced offensive line that does this was the third game this season senior Tyriq Harris returns to the have some talent. that has been delayed or canceled team after missing the entire 2019 Last season the secondary failed to due to COVID-19.Charlotte had its season due to injury. make big plays against Charlotte, but road game against North Carolina The linebacking corps lost its top retain a very experienced secondary on Sept. 19 canceled due to having two playmakers from last season in that is gaining confidence. too many offensive linemen in Jeff Gemmell and Henry Segura, who Offensively the strength of the quarantine. The following week made the game sealing interception Miners is its run game. Freshman Charlotte's home game against versus UTEP last year. Taking over Deion Hankins and senior josh Georgia State University was as the leader of the linebackers is Fields need to find holes to keep the canceled due to, too many positive Photo courtesy of UTEP junior Troy University transfer Tyler offense on the field. Last game, the tests for their opponent. This past Sophomore receiver Jacob Cowing takes pass versus Louisiana Tech Oct. 10. Murray, built similarly to Segura. Miners found a tough time running weekend's game was postponed due Murray currently leads the team the ball averaging only 2.2 yards per to multiple many positive tests from in 2017. for 311 yards. in tackles with 31, including an carry. Appalachian State ran all over Florida International University. Leading the offense for the 49ers Victor Tucker and Micaleous interception. the Charlotte defense in week one for So, while the current situation is redshirt junior quarterback, Chris Elder are the top receivers for At safety, Charlotte returns its top over 330 yards. could change over the week, the Reynolds who was responsible for Charlotte. Tucker leads the team two players with seniors Ben DeLuca Head Coach Dana Dimel needs Miners are hopeful that the team will 448 yards of total offense in last year's in receptions with 13 for 177 yards and Ja'Cione Fugate. Both players to get sophomore quarterback Gavin be able to play football against the game. For the season, Reynolds has and Elder has 11 catches for 135 make multitude tackles downfield Hardison some confidence-building 49ers Saturday. struggled to run the ball as effectively yards. In last year's game, sophomore and support the run very well. plays across the middle and use the Charlotte is 1-3 on the season as he did last season when he Cameron Dollar dominated the Duke transfer Antone Williams has backs and tight ends more. Through and has yet to play a home game finished with over 700 yards rushing. Miner secondary for nine catches moved in as a key component of the five games, not one back or end has this year. The 49ers are coming off a He has completed 59% of his passes for 157 yards. For the season, Dollar secondary. over two receptions. High percentage season that saw the team finish 7-6 on the season with three touchdowns has seven catches for 121 yards and a New starters at the corners have passing plays and success running with a spot in the Bahamas Bowl. and two interceptions. Reynolds touchdown. struggled to contain the passing the ball would keep the defense well Last season Charlotte won a is coming off his best game of the On the offensive line, the 49ers game. Sophomore Lance McMillon rested and keep constant pressure. hard-fought game over UTEP at the season versus North Texas, where he only return two starters from last and senior Nafees Lyon man the While UTEP has a lot of room Sun Bowl 28-21. The Miners led the was 15 of 22 for 290 yards in the air season in senior Kaelin Fisher, corners for the 49ers. to improve, an upset on Charlotte's game 21-7 at halftime but have up 21 with two passing touchdowns. making the line calls at center and UTEP will seek to build on its road is not out of the question. unanswered points in the second half A pair of talented seniors junior D'Mitri Emmanuel at the key excellent defensive performance Prediction is UTEP 24 Charlotte for the loss. anchored the running game with left tackle position. Manny right against Louisiana Tech, disrupting 21 The 49ers are coached by its Tre Harbison and Aaron McAllister, tackle is heralded four-star freshman Reynolds beat the Miners with his The Miners will play 10 p.m. Oct. second-year head coach, Will Healy, taking over for departed all- Ty'Kieast Crawford a four-star recruit arms and legs last season. So far this 24 at Jerry Richardson Stadium in an 8-8 record as Charlotte's coach. conference back Benny Lemay. out of Carthage, Texas. Crawford season, Reynolds has struggled to Charlotte, North Carolina. ESPN+ Healy was formerly the coach at McAlister had 145 yards on the turned down multiple Power Five make anything happen in the run will broadcast the game. Austin Peay State University, where ground versus North Texas. The team schools to play for Charlotte. game, so containment for the Miners Michael Cuviello may be reached at [email protected]. he was named FBS coach of the year as a whole ran all over North Texas Defensively it has been a will be a key to the game. With two Cross country runs Locomotive within reach of Championship game Heriberto Perez second event of year The Prospector This Saturday, Oct. 24, the El Paso Locomotive will try to enter at OSU Invitational its first USL Championship final in its second season of existence. The Locos will now face the second-best career time in the women's 6K. Heriberto Perez team of the Western Conference, the For the men's side, sophomore The Prospector Phoenix Rising FC. Titus Cheruiyot was the top Miner The Locomotive comes into the The UTEP cross country team of the competition recording a 24:53 final with a 13-game unbeaten streak had its second meet of the shortened and placing 33rd out of the total 95 since Aug. 1. El Paso's last loss of season at the 2020 OSU invitational competitors at the OSU Invitational. the season came at the hands of this hosted in Stillwater, Oklahoma, at Junior Rodgers Korir finished 27th week's opponent by a score of 3-1. the OSU Cross Country Course. with a time of 24:55. Sophomore In that game, El Paso opened the The last time UTEP competed was Kenneth Talavera ended up 69th Photograph by Marie Salette Ontiveros/The Prospector scoring with a goal from forward, at the Cowboy Jamboree two weeks with 26:18.3 and junior Boaz Ronoh El Paso Locomotive fans cheer on their winning team after emerging victorious Aaron Gomez, the equalizer came ago at the same facility. UTEP junior over Saturday, Oct. 17. Karoline Daland registered her top- See Cross Country on page 8 out at the 19th minute of the game with a penalty scored by number of appearances. Gomez trails 41 saves, same as Ketterer, five clean Rufat Dadasov, the 2-1 came from in the team lead with 44 chances for sheets, and 15 goals conceded in 15 and the 3-1 by Mares to 14 for Gomez. appearances. Junior Flemmings right before the In the back zone of El Paso, its These two teams have played three halftime to keep the win for Phoenix. goalkeeper Logan Ketterer, with 41 games since El Paso's debut in the Phoenix has won seven out of saves, eight clean sheets, and 17 goals USL, with all three games won by the last eight games; the last time conceded in 17 appearances, made Phoenix. it lost was against the San Diego him one of the league's top keepers The winner of this western Loyal SC (3-2). The Rising also has and second in the USL in shutouts. conference final will face the Eastern a home record of 8-1-0 that can take The Phoenix Rising has the top Conference Final winner between advantage of this next weekend; El goal scorer of the league in Junior Louisville City FC and Tampa Paso has an away record of 2-1-3. Flemmings. He has scored 14 goals, Bay Rowdies, most likely Nov. 1. Looking at each team's top two assists, 45 shots, and 17 chances Louisville was the best team of the players, the Locomotive count created in 14 appearances. Fleming is eastern conference with 35 points, heavily on midfielder , one of the league's top players. and the were the who has five goals, five assists and 33 Rufat Dadashov is another winners of Group H with 33 points shots in 17 appearances this season. top player for the Rising with 11 and ended up in fourth place of the In comparison, Aaron Gomez has goals, four assists, 39 shots and 28 conference. Photo courtesy of UTEP the same number of goals, three chances created in 17 appearances. Heriberto Perez may be reached at [email protected] Rogers Korir competes in Lori Fitzgerald Classic at Chamizal Park Sept. 13. assists and 44 shots. He had the same Phoenix's goalkeeper, Zac Lubin has @heriperezlara on Twitter. | 8 | SPORTS THEPROSPECTOR OCTOBER 21, 2020

Cross Country from page 7 finished 76th with a time of 26:52. Locomotive advance to Western Conference Final Junior Michael Sims finished at Heriberto Perez At the 30-minute mark of the 27:16, senior Cornelius Kapel with The Prospector match, came the first critical action 28:12 and UTEP's newcomer and of the game when Locomotive's junior Yusuf Mohamud 28:37. The El Paso Locomotive advanced forward Aaron Gomez passed to Northern Arizona won the men's to the USL western conference final midfielder Dylan Mares, who, with a team title with 36 points, while Saturday, Oct. 17 by winning its clean shot from the edge of the box, UTEP finished in sixth with 185 match in the penalty kick phase for sent the ball to the right angle of the points ahead of Oklahoma Christian the second week in a row. El Paso net and scored the first goal of the (209) and Oklahoma (230). tied with its former conference rival game. BYU won the women's team New Mexico United 1-1 at the end During the game, El Paso had championship with 22 points. UTEP of regulation play. Once again, the several opportunities to score but was finished in sixth place with 160 Locomotive was victorious on the United goalkeeper Mizell was there points ahead of Oklahoma Christian. penalties 5-3 and will play its second to block or keep El Paso going off the The top performer for the consecutive western conference final goal. New Mexico's most significant women's team for UTEP was Daland, on the road next Saturday against the chance of the game came up at the clocking in at a time of 22:17, placing Phoenix Rising FC. This victory in 90+5 minute when forward Romeo her 23rd overall. Senior Carolyne the semifinal extended the Locos' 13- Parkes, with a 25-yard shot, scored Chepkosgei ended up in the 45th game unbeaten streak, the last time the equalizer for the visitors and sent place in the competition with a time they lost a game was Aug. 1 versus its the game into extra time. of 23:43, while sophomore Joan western conference final opponent For the extra time, El Paso had Kimaiyo ended up in the 47th place Phoenix 3-1. subbed out its three forwards, and clocked in a 23:44.0. Senior "Tonight was tough. There were Gomez, Carrijo and Mares, to have Andrea Lucero finished with a some good things and some not more defense and maintained the time of 25:30. Sophomore Valerie so good things," Locomotive Head 1-0, but the surprise came at the very Photograph by Marie Salette Ontiveros/The Prospecor Gonzalez had a time of 26:04.2, Coach, said. "It was last moment of the half. Both teams and sophomore Jacquilyn Orozco an up and down game. It was a had the opportunity to break up the Locomotive midfielder Dylan Mares presses the ball downfield versus New finished with 27:27 to round out the typical semifinal about attrition tie but could not find the net's back Mexico United Oct. 17. women's results. and believing in each other. It felt and sent the game to the penalties. Robinson scored the 4-2 lead for the there last year, and we’re excited to Both teams could compete good going into extra time, and the The Locomotive started the Locos. Right after, United's Parkes, get a chance at redemption there. for medal finishes within the guys put in a phenomenal extra 30 penalties with left-back Eder Borelli who sent the game to overtime, “Phoenix will be no joke, but we can’t conference but the men's team is a minutes on the back of the New scoring, and then it was New was blocked by Locomotive wait to get it on.” likely contender for a conference Mexico goal, which could have Mexico's forward Devol Sandoval, goalkeeper Logan Ketterer to keep El Paso will be playing the championship. deflated us. The guys stuck to it; they who scored the 1-1 for the first the lead. Ketterer's block opened the Western Conference Final next at UTEP will compete next at the showed great heart and great grit, penalties' round. opportunity for midfielder Distel 8:30 p.m. Oct. 24, at the Casino Conference USA Championships more than I did, to be honest. They The second round started with El Zola to score the fifth and winning Arizona Field in Phoenix, Arizona. Saturday, Oct. 31, in Birmingham, were superb Tonight." Paso's midfielder Nick Ross and New penalty for the home team with a 5-3 “It’s been a weird season, but we’re Alabama. It was a very tight game, with Mexico's Chris Wehan tying it with win on penalties. in the Western Conference Finals. United controlling possession most Heriberto Perez may be reached at [email protected] goals. "It’s exciting and it feels good. Twice in two yearts,” Lowry said. of the night 61% versus 39% from the @heriperezlara on Twitter. In the third round, In Columbus (a few years back), I “If you had offered that to any of us locals. The Locomotive had a total of scored the 3-2 lead, but Kalen Ryden didn’t come through, and it’s exciting before the season, we would have 12 shots in the 120 minutes, with five sent it to the top corner of the net to that I got a chance at redemption in snapped your hand off.” on target, three off-target, and four tie the third round of the shootouts. back-to-back weeks.” We’re really blocked by United goalkeeper Cody Heriberto Perez may be reached at [email protected]. The fourth round was the critical excited to be back. We have a huge @heriperezlara on Twitter. Mizell. final one when El Paso forward Saeed chip on our shoulder from losing