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VOL. 103, nO. 2 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO September 5, 2017

By adrian Broaddus problems and my junior year The Prospector I was injured, messed up my back, which led to some weight Th e overwhelming smell of hot dogs being cooked on a gain,” he said. “When I came charcoal grill fi lls the UTEP back, I still had that weight gain, grounds with a delightful so I was benched. You can’t smell, the echoing sound of pout. Coaching up the younger the drumline front bouncing guys and going into my senior through the walls of the school season, I thought I couldn’t go leading up to the stadium out this way.” means exactly one thing— So with the help of Hernandez, football season is back. he fought through the adversity For most who make their way and planned to lose the to the Sun Bowl for any given weight. Both of them picked Saturday morning football up boxing for cardio exercises game, UTEP football feels like a and it helped Elmendorff move true Texas tradition, unique in around better. He claimed to its own way. have gotten back to the level he Th e stadium is hugged by once was as a freshman. a mountainous surrounding, And it was all because of his with stands that allow cheers love for one thing—football. to literally recoil off its natural “Derek Elmendorff is (a surroundings, making the player who has improved the noise almost deafening when it most),” said head coach Sean gets loud. Kugler. “He wasn’t giving us As they embark on their 100th the production that we needed year in program’s existence, the and he kind of made a life’s UTEP football (0-1) team will choice that he was going to take on Rice on Saturday, Sept. 9. change his body, he was going For senior guard Derek to change his mentality, and Elmendorff , this matchup instead of going the other way means more than just a game and blaming everybody else he or a win. blamed himself. He had a great Th is game means his return camp so I’m looking forward to to not only the gridiron, but him starting. I’m proud of that also the starting job as a guard. kid for where he has taken his “It’s always exciting, fi rst career. He took it by the horns home game. It’s a little more and did it himself.” personal for me now—being Lez / THe PrOsPeCTOr Elmendorff grew up from Á benched and coming back,” he humble beginnings in El Paso, said. “I haven’t felt that jittery— where he understood how truly that, ‘okay, I’m starting’ feeling diffi cult it was to make it big in the Sun Bowl for about two in the sport of football and the years now. It’ll be a little fresh work he needed to put in in for me, but once the fi rst play order to exceed in the sport. is over, you’re a football player At Franklin High School, he and it’s time to battle.” was able to step foot and play

DesIGN BY ALeJANDrA BY DesIGN GONz Battling is something he learned to do during the 2017 on the UTEP turf annually off -season. Aft er his impressive when his team would take on freshman campaign, where Coronado and played at the he made the All-Conference Sun Bowl. list, Elmendorff did not see “I would always look up and the playing time he hoped for say ‘wow, this is going to be my during his sophomore and future.’ I was so excited,” he said. junior campaigns. Gift ed with a massive size for In fact, he oft en had to watch a high school lineman and an from the sideline as his good inclination to work hard at the friend and partner on the line, sport, he was recruited by the standout guard Miners to play for them at the would play and improve colligate level—something he throughout the two seasons. always wanted. “Coming in, Will Hernandez “You know how they say in and I were starting our freshman Texas football is considered a year. I had some personal religion? It’s that sort of see fOOtbaLL on page 6

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Editor-in-Chief OPINION Adrian Broaddus , 747-7477 Girls love fantasy football too 100 years, but where are the women? By Elenie GonzÁlez throughout game day to assure you By leslie Sariñana play and score in a state champion- There is no rule in the NFL that sug- The Prospector put out your best lineup for the week. The Prospector ship game (2016). Melton has accom- gests that women can’t try out for the Another cool aspect of playing plished all of this before even graduat- Fall is just As we celebrate NFL. The official rule states: All hu- around the fantasy football is the fun and 100 years of ing high school. With her graduation man beings are eligible, as long as they corner, and creative team names players come UTEP football date set in 2018, Melton still has one are three years out of high school and more high school football season to go for many, up with. Pop culture usually has a big we take the have a usable football skill set. Even it means a and there’s no doubt she’ll do great. influence on the names, and players time to recog- with its “inclusion” rule, women have variety of Another player to note is Brooke like to incorporate it with figurative nize all of the never played football professionally. things. While men who have Liebsch. She became her school’s first language. One of my favorites last year This does not, however, mean that some are played in or- female quarterback in 2015. She went was “Better Call Jamaal,” an homage to anxiously ange and blue on to become the first female to make there is no other place for women in waiting for the hit AMC show “Better Call Saul.” over the pro- it to the U.S. National Development the NFL. In fact, there are a handful of Halloween or The name Jamaal is in reference to gram’s history. Games in Arlington, Texas, last year. female coaches in the NFL. the return of the pumpkin spice Jamaal Charles, who played for the Not once throughout this celebration This year, at only 16 years old, she reg- Kathryn Smith made history back in latte, others like myself are ready last year and is will you hear about women. istered with the Women’s Football Al- 2015 as the first full-time female coach liance and picked up the title of rookie for the NFL to officially kick off. now with the . Football is a male-driven sport with in the league. In 2015 she became the starting quarterback for the KC Titans Not that I don’t enjoy watching ESPN, a popular site used to play, no visible traces of women—even first female to have a full-time posi- or even high school all of the marketing involved for the women’s team. In her first year playing has a policy that bans players whose tion in NFL history. Kathryn Smith football, but I have always preferred games is geared toward men. It’s im- she managed to take her team to the team names are vulgar. the NFL. It was just the way my father portant to highlight the women who first round of the playoffs, not some- was named the Bills’ quality control- raised me. One of my favorite fantasy football have defied stereotypes and joined thing many can say. special teams coach. For years now, I have heard talk events I look forward to each year men on the field and on the sidelines. College football is more competi- Before her, Jen Welter was the first- about fantasy sports and fantasy are the draft parties, where food and There are plenty of women who have tive than high school football, but ever female assistant coach to be football in particular. I would hear drinks are plentiful. Not every league performed great feats in football, yet that doesn’t mean its lacked female brought on to the league. Welter was about it while watching Sports Center has a party, but it is something that they’re unheard of. Sports media tar- involvement. the first woman in NFL history to gets a specific audience and doesn’t do or read about it on social media, and helps build excitement among the This year we’ve seen Rebecca coach. She coached during the train- a good job at making these announce- Longo, the first woman to ever win of course, all the guys around me players for football season. ing camp as assistant coach for the would rave about how well their team ments as widely public as they do when a football scholarship to an NCAA Money is also what draws people as well as during was doing or talk about a trade they male players achieve smaller feats. school at the Division II level, begin wanted to make. But I never quite to play fantasy football as large prizes High school is where we’ve seen her season as placekicker for Adams the 2015 preseason. understood what was so fascinating are frequently up for grabs. Most more females playing on football State University. Longo was also the Colette Smith was hired under about a made-up team. That is, until I leagues have buy-ins that range from teams than on any other level. first woman to sign a letter of intent the Jets’ first female coach to work decided to give it a try. small amounts of $20 to as much as Last year there were 1,964 girls play- for college football. with defensive backs. She worked as Now I am hooked. $100 to join. Depending on the rules ing football, the second-highest mark One of the most notable women in a coach during training camp this ever recorded and more than double This will be my fifth year playing set by each league, the winner may college football is Katie Hnida. She summer, working with first-rounder the number of participants from seven fantasy football and it is not because I take all, or the winnings can be split. has one of the lengthiest resumes for Jamal Adams, defensive back Morris years ago. college football. She’s achieved the wanted to “be like the guys.” I’m a girl Fortunately, I have won some money Claireborne, Calvin Pryor, before he who loves football, and now I’m a girl This is according to data from the records of being the second woman in my few years of playing. was traded to the Browns, and rookie who loves fantasy football too. And National Federation of State High to dress for a Division I-A game, and Marcus Maye. I’m not the only one who has said the Prizes also include trophies given School Associations, which takes the first for a bowl game (1999 w/ Uni- data from U.S. high schools with an same thing, my friends also have the to the winner. I’ve seen leagues use versity of Colorado-Boulder) and first Earlier this month, the 49ers also 11-player football team. same sentiment. a variety of trophies from plaques to woman to score in an NCAA Division added a female coach for the regu- This year, Del Valle High School My first year playing fantasy football rings to wrestling belts. I-A game, college football’s highest lar season, Katie Sowers. Sowers is in El Paso brought on Love Tovar as I participated in two leagues, one of level. Hnida accomplished this last the second full-time assistant coach Sometimes leagues also like to the team’s placekicker. This isn’t even which was an established league filled feat as the placekicker for University punish the worst player of the year. the first female in El Paso to play on in the NFL, and the first coach to be with seasoned vets. This inspired me to of New Mexico in 2003, and she also So far, I have continued my streak of a team. In recent years, other El Paso openly gay. A true pioneer for not just create an all-female league, so I recruited went on to have a semi-professional going to the championship each year high school football teams have also women, but for anyone who identi- several of my football-loving female added female kickers to their roster career as the first woman to play in- fies as LGBTQ. She is set to be with friends, some of which had already in my all-female league, although I door football in a non-women’s league. have never won the big prize. I haven’t with Bailey Dickerson (El Paso High) the 49ers throughout the entire 2017 played before. The all-female league was and Brandy Rosales (Socorro). Another first to play and score in a success and it’s still going strong. had as much luck in other leagues, an NCAA football game was Ashley season as offensive assistant working Across the country, girls in high with wide receivers. Learning how to play fantasy football but I take pride in my team having school football are breaking records Martin. She however, played for a Di- Previous to working with the 49ers, and creating my own fantasy team has made it to the playoffs, so luckily no left and right. vision I school. Martin was the place- made watching football that much punishment for me. Some might call Savana Melton has been a varsity kicker for Jacksonville State University she was a scouting intern with the Fal- better, and it was much easier to learn it beginner’s luck, but each year I kicker for her 7A school in North in 2001. She is also one of only three cons, where she met, now 49ers head how to play than I initially thought. continue to learn how to be a better Little Rock, Arkansas, her sophomore female players to score in any college coach, Kyle Shanahan. Why do I love it so much? football game. player and build my legacy. through senior years. In that time, All of these women have fought to It gave me a deeper understanding she stacked accolades in her division In 2014, Shelby Osborne became be at the forefront of a predominantly about the game itself. It also gave This year I was invited to join a the first female to play a non-kicking most guys in football would dream of male sport and deserve just as much me the chance to really learn about well-established league by a friend position at a four-year college. She was having. She was the second-highest credit, if not more. I hope that by the players as individuals, not as just who wanted a girl to participate in the scorer in 2015 (56 points) and 2016 cornerback at an NAIA school, Camp- time we celebrate another century of another player on a team. friendly competition. Of course, I said (89 points). bellsville University. Before I started playing, I would yes—I never turn down a challenge. Melton is also the first girl to play The list doesn’t end there. These UTEP football we will have evolved only pay attention to my favorite team, It is possible they may just want and score in a 7A state championship women have garnered very success- and included women on the field. the Dallas Cowboys, and what was someone they believe is easy to beat, game, first female to be selected to All ful collegiate careers, but we have yet happening inside the organization. Leslie Sarinana may be reached at but I’ll suppose otherwise. Arkansas Preps and Arkansas Varsity to see a significant change in gender But now I pay attention to teams and football teams and the first female to equality in the sport. [email protected]. players I didn’t care about before. I’m not going to lie though, that I used to only watch games when made me feel pretty good about my WHAT DO YOU THINK? the Cowboys were playing, but now capabilities, and I’m confident in my This week’s poll question: I make sure to watch other games as ability to go all the way to the top well, and not just those on Sunday and this year. My teams are set and I am Do you think a woman will ever play in the NFL? Monday nights. anxious for week one to begin. It takes dedication if you want to If you’re playing this year, all I have to make sure your fantasy team does say is, may the best man or woman win. well, so it’s fun to watch several games Follow Elenie Gonzalez on Twitter @elaniego and check how well your team is doing answer at theprospectordaily.com Speak your mind STAFF VOL. 103, no. 2 Submit a letter to the editor! Editor-in-Chief:Adrian Broaddus Ad Account Executives: Aaron Ramirez- Letters will be edited for clarity and brevity. 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OUR VIEW A look back at 100 years of football

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8 FILe PHOTOs/ THe PrOsPeCTOr 1. the Miners football record in 1946 was 3-6, ranking 92nd of 120 teams across the nation. 2. In 1967, the Miners won the sun Bowl 14-7 against Ole Miss. 3. Linebacker seth Joyner in August 1985 afternoon workout. 4. Lineman - signs autographs for Australian fans after the game on Dec. 7, 1985 against the Wyoming Cowboys. 5. One of the line ups that faced Border Conference teams in 1946. 6. The Miner bench watches a play unfold during action on November 2, 1985 against UNM. 7. During the 1985 season, the Miners were among the worst team in the country with a 1-10 record. However, they defeated no.7 ranked BYU 23-16 in a huge upset win. 8. A sell-out crowd of 52,085 was the second-largest crowd at a UTeP football game on October 21, 2000. | 4 | NEWS THEPROSPECTOR September 5, 2017 Civil Rights lawsuits in schools on the rise By Christian Vasquez own experience representing parents of According to TRAC, if the trend con- The bill passed through the last legisla- quired to provide to individuals with The Prospector students in El Paso. tinues for the rest of this year, civil rights tive session and took effect Sept. 1. disabilities with the necessary skills to Civil rights lawsuits against schools and “Unfortunately, I just think that there cases involving education will reach the The policy has left thousands of special move on from high school into col- needs children out of special education, universities have doubled in the last four are more violations, and funding has be- largest number recorded since courts lege, community college or wherever come tighter for schools districts,” Wan- started tracking these cases in 2011. leaving Texas with the lowest percentage years, and four out of 10 of these have to they wish to go. do with students with disabilities. namaker said. “You know it costs money “It’s typically individuals with cognitive of students receiving proper education in “School districts are frequently Transactional Records Access Clear- and resources to provide these services impairments and mental illness,” Wan- the nation. In 2014, the national average inghouse (TRAC), a data collection and and I think we’ve seen some backsliding namaker said about the cases she sees in for enrollment was 13.5 percent, in Texas, trying to push kids out when they analysis organization based out of Syra- of school districts to work with kids to El Paso. the number dropped to 8.5 percent. are 18, saying that they’ve attained cuse University highlighted the trend in a integrate to mainstream general educa- Wannamaker also said tighter bud- El Paso Independent School District all of their goals, when in fact they enrolled 10 percent in special education recent report. tion setting, and we’ve seen more siloing gets are likely the reason the violations may not have any skills, they may in 2015-2016, according to their enroll- Stephanie Paz, a junior psychology ma- of kids into segregated settings, which is have increased, although she was unsure not be prepared for college, they may jor, is from the Tigua tribe of the Ysleta whether schools are doing all they can ment statistics. YISD enrolled 11.8 per- easier for them to do.” not be prepared to get a job,” Wanna- del Sur Pueblo, and has worked or been with the budgets they currently have. cent, Socorro ISD enrolled 8.4 percent maker said. “So what we have to do is involved in the behavioral health field “All across the board, we need to pro- and Canutillo ISD enrolled 9.1 percent, since she was 13 years old. She said her ex- vide more funding across the state for according to 2016 STAAR data. go in and make the school district do perience working within the reservation special education,” said state Senator Jose But for those who are enrolled, they additional assessments and provide still might not be getting the individual in mental health programs was different We see a lot of cases Rodriguez when asked about the state of additional services.” attention they need. when compared to the Texas school dis- Texas schools. “We need to be on guard Districts are required by law to where kids are being “We see a lot of cases where kids are tricts she attended. to not allow any more policies–like the being segregated into self-contained make individual assessments to spe- “I’d say as of right now it’s really, really segregated into self- one I struck down with a bill that educa- classrooms, and not being given access cial needs students and provide tran- good when it comes to their program- contained classrooms, tion agencies implemented, setting a limit to non-disabled peers to the maximum sition services until they are 22. ming, it’s very involved when it comes to at 8.5 percent of students that can be ad- and not being given extent appropriate, so we fight a lot of In the West Texas federal judicial adjusting to those issues, as for the state mitted to special (education) programs, board of education, don’t think that there those cases,” Wannamaker said. “We access to non-disabled keeping a lot of students that needed it district, which includes El Paso Coun- is enough of that,” Paz said. “We make are seeing a decent amount of seclusion out of those programs.” ty, Austin, and San Antonio, civil rights our own kind of guidelines and because peers to the maximum where the students are being placed by The Texas Education Agency had a lawsuits involving school is at a rate of we’re representing one minority, as op- themselves or perhaps with one teacher, extent appropriate, so longstanding policy, since 2004, to keep posed to public schools, where it’s not just or not even a teacher but an aid and that’s one per 1.4 per million residents. the number of children who receive native, but you have you have Hispanics, we fight a lot of those their educational placement. That’s a big The West Texas district was ranked the you have African-Americans, you have a cases. special education services to 8.5 per- problem because first off they don’t re- 13th highest in the nation, with South cent, according to an investigation by bunch of ethnic groups.” ally have access to a certified special edu- as No. 1, New Jersey as No. 2, the Houston Chronicle. Paz said that it is easier for tribes such cation teacher and then being provided and the District of Colombia at No. 3. as the Tiguas to choose how their funding - Constance Wannamaker The bill Senator Rodriguez is refer- with really any services because an aid Most of the remaining suits, 32 per- is used, as opposed to Texas schools that supervisor attorney ring to is SB160, which would prohibit isn’t really a teacher.” have limits on how their funding is spent. specializing in education the TEA from “adapting or implement- Wannamaker said there are no re- cent, did not specify the alleged viola- She said that student organizations and ing a performance indicator in any quirements to be an aid other than tion, and 12.1 percent dealt with sex departments at UTEP should be working Wannamaker is an attorney for Disabil- monitoring system...that evaluates the to pass a background test and have a discrimination. to highlight these issues. ity Rights Texas, an organization dedicat- total number of enrolled students or the high school diploma. To see the full report, visit trac.syr.edu. Constance Wannamaker, a supervising ed to advocating and representing people overall percentage of the total number Around half of the cases Wanna- attorney who specializes in special educa- or parents of individuals with disabilities of enrolled students who receive special maker takes involve transition servic- Christian Vasquez may be reached attheprospectordaily. tion, said this report coincides with her in Texas in court. education services.” es, which are services schools are re- [email protected]. THEPROSPECTOR NEWS | 5 | September 5, 2017 uteP grad excels in the law field at harvard According to Law School Num- was confronted with many unfamil- this deferred prosecution program bers, a free law school information iar words and concepts. However, I for first-time youth offenders with database, Harvard Law School has made the decision to be proactive an 18 percent acceptance rate. about my ‘weaknesses.’” serious mental illness,” Soto said. Despite this low number, Alvelais Alvelais said that she was able to After her first week as a Harvard was determined to get into the reach her goals thanks to the sup- student, Alvelais said this will be a school of her dreams. port of her family and professors. “Harvard’s academic reputation “I hope that they see this as a small tough road where her abilities and and extraordinary alumni had al- attempt to pay back everything they knowledge will be challenged. ways been very impressive to me, have done for me,” she said. “I will “Some days you feel great and and I wanted to be around that. I also be the first lawyer in my family, empowered, and later you are in a wanted to be where the decisions so I am sure they are also hoping I’ll were being made, where intellect fight their traffic tickets.” place where you completely doubt was being created,” Alvelais said. During her time at UTEP, Alve- yourself and your abilities,” Alve- She earned her business ad- lais interned at EMPOWER, a lais said. “This past week has been ministration bachelor’s degree in program that diverts juveniles economics from UTEP in May of with serious mental illness from an incredibly enriching experi- 2016. She participated in the Uni- the juvenile justice system, in- ence. I have been challenged to versity’s Law School Preparation stead the program links the youth think outside my parameters, to Institute and was a member of the to treatment plans they need. university’s Honors Program. Clinical associate professor Lisa engage in difficult conversations The LSPI program has had six stu- Soto, who supervised the work of with diverse students, and to ap- Alvelais, said the skills and will- dents attend Harvard Law School ply all the good habits and skills I from 1998 to 2013. Alvelais is the ingness that her student showed seventh in the program’s history. made her a unique intern. learned during my time in college.” The El Paso Young Lawyers As- “Perla commanded respect and Alvelais said that after she grad- sociation (EPYLA) announced showed respect and compassion uates from Harvard, she wants to that she also earned the group’s in her handling of the parties 2017 Cori A. Harbour Award as and their very difficult situations make a difference in the El Paso the Outstanding Pre-Law Student. by being well prepared, thinking and Juárez community. sPeCIAL TO THe PrOsPeCTOr “All the work and sacrifices quickly on her feet and exercising “My focus is on doing my best to uteP graduate Perla Alvelais is one of seven LsPI students to get accepted into Harvard Law. had been worth it, and now I was excellent judgment,” Soto said. about to begin a new chapter, a “By the time she left for Harvard, represent my community as a law on the subject line,” said Alevais, By rEnE dElGadillo new project,” she said. one could have easily mistaken student at Harvard. I am particular- who is currently attending Harvard The Prospector As an immigrant student from her for a judge.” Law School. “I got up from my desk ly interested in International Human Each year a pile of more than Ciudad Juárez, Alvelais had to Alvelais’s dedication to EM- and just walked around the office Rights Law,” Alvelais said. “I hope 5,000 applications for Harvard Law overcome many obstacles to POWER allowed her to be moved School, containing top GPAs and with a hand to my mouth so as not achieve her dreams. up in the program and trusted that interest will one day become a to scream from the excitement, I extensive resumes, are rejected. “I knew my limitations and some- with new responsibilities. career through which I can support That was not the case of UTEP wasn’t sure what to do or who to times felt at a disadvantage for them,” “She went from a position of a better life for my paisanos, both in graduate Perla Alvelais. call. I was just in awe. About 30 Alvelais said. “Reading complex le- working with youth and families to “I opened my email and the first minutes later, I got back to gal writing sometimes took me lon- avoid further penetration into the the U.S. and in Mexico.” thing on my inbox read ‘Wel- my senses and called my ger than it took others because Eng- criminal justice system to presid- come to Harvard Law School’ family and friends.” lish is not my native language and I ing over compliance hearings in Follow rene delgadillo on Twitter @rdelgadillonews | 6 | NEWS THEPROSPECTOR September 5, 2017 QUESTION OF THE WEEK What is your favorite part about football season? Caudiarl he nandez, Nina titovets / The Prospector

Aaron Santillanes Alytzel Casas David Baray Ashley Martinez Enrique Rangel Senior computer science major Freshman biochemistry major Freshman mathematics major Freshman biology major Junior music major “I am not really interested in football “I like the hype that it brings. It gets every- “I love the energy it brings to the students and “The fact that it brings us all together as “I really like the tailgates and all the people season.” one excited and allows people to show their faculty. It brings people together.” Miners. We get to celebrate our school, you get to meet at the games.” UTEP pride.” show our pride and watch our team play.”

Jessica Moore Jacobo Reyes Rachel Arreola joshua Flores Thelma Lujan Sophomore music major Freshman microbiology major Senior theater arts major Freshman computer science Junior forensic science major “I really like the spirit it brings to the school “My favorite thing would have to be the way “As being part of the Miner Ambassador pro- engineering major “How families get together and watch the and the marching band.” everyone at school comes together and all gram, my favorite part about football season are “The hype and how everyone gets together game.” the events.” the tailgates we have with the Alumni Association.” and watch the game.” faootb ll from page 1 thing with me,” he said. “Growing up around here in Texas football is big, but coming to the games here and seeing the Jordan Palmer’s, the Johnny-Lee Higgins’, the Thomas Howard’s, when they were ranked and the entire stadium was rockin’—that’s what we’re trying to bring back here. That atmosphere, we experienced that—Aaron and Alvin (Jones), all the El Paso kids who are playing here know how it is and we want to get back there.” In its 100 years of existence, one might not find the program’s history to be filled with a colorful count of prominent history. The school’s all-time record rests at 385–564–28 (.408) with a bowl record of 5-9. In fact, the Miners have not won a bowl game in 50 years (1967). Yet, Elmendorff commends the fans’ loyalty, despite the wins and losses. “The fans in general are true loyal fans and always here,” he said. “I’ve played in this stadium when there’s 40,000 and when there’s about 17,000, and every time it is so loud. We get help from the mountains and everything is booming back. This stadium gets rockin.” However, the game itself takes a back seat for some at UTEP. Alan Perez, a sophomore marketing major, said his favorite part about football season coming back is the tailgates. “Tailgating is easily the best part Do not dump waste, Keep material out of the Leave natural vegetation Recycle oil, antifreeze, because it joins everyone together to chemicals, paint, stormwater conveyance in place where possible and other vehicle fluids, have a great time,” he said. “Nothing TAKE custodial waste, and system (curbs, gutters, to prevent erosion. or dispose of them beats hanging out with friends and general rubbish sidewalks, streets, drains, properly to prevent the items (tires, old car parts, culverts, and arroyos). Si es possible, deje having a great time before the game.” crecer a vegetación en pollution of stormwater, shopping carts, etc.) into Dispose of grass, leaves, groundwater and the This year, the UTEP Alumni storm drains, channels, yard waste, and construction forma natural para evitar Association and Miner Athletic Club la erosion. Rio Grande. or ditches. debris properly Recicle aceite, is offering fan-wide tailgates before CARE No tirar basura, aparatos No tapar el flujo pluvial a anti-congelate y lubricantes each game this season. canales, alcantarillas y arroyos electrodomésticos, muebles, o disponga propiamente For $8 per game, students are offered OF YOUR llantas, y chatarra a con basura. Disponga de ellos para prevenir canales y acequias del correctamente de basura contaminación de sistema a ticket to the tailgate, which includes systema de drenaje pluvial. vegetal (césped, ramas, y hojas) de drenaje pluvial, mantos a catered meal, two beverages, music así como basura de construción. acuíferos y el Rio Bravo. and prizes. The tailgate parties start at WATER Properly dispose of Kidd Field three hours prior to kick hazardous wastes, off and does not include a game ticket. pesticides, and fertilizers. Call UTEP EH&S to To purchase tailgate party tickets, ENVIRONMENTAL schedule waste pickups. one may buy them in person at the HEALTH & SAFETY Report illegal dumping in Deseche correctamente los Storm drains are easily Peter & Margaret de Wetter Center KEEP IT OFFICE storm drains, culverts, or residuos peligrosos, identified with “NO DUMPING” (Alumni Lodge), Monday through arroyos to UTEP EH&S. pesticdas, y fertilizantes. decals at stormwater inlets. Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by phone at HERTZOG BUILDING Reporte el veritdo illegal de Llama al departamento Alcantarifado fe aguas ROOM 170 915-747-8600. A valid ID is required residuosen los drenajes o EH&S en UTEP y agendar pluviales es identeficado (915) 747-7124 for entry. [email protected] arroyos al departamento fecha para recoger con anuncions de CLEAN EH&S en UTEP los desperdicios. “NO REVERTIR DESECHOS AQUI” Follow Adrian Broaddus on Twitter @adrian_broaddus PAGE 7

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Editor Sports Jeremy Carranco, 747-7477 Kugler and team feel added intensity against Rice before the start of conference play, It seems that it will still be a running “Bailiff gets the most out of his play- something that has not happened in back by committee type of scheme for ers,” he said. “It’s going to be a battle.” program history. the offense. The Miners’ defense will certainly “You think about urgency and in- On the other end, Rice brings to tensity. Whenever you have an early the table two running backs who can need to battle since their main line- conference game, it gets your atten- cause some damage for the Owls. backer and captain Alvin Jones has Against Stanford, running backs Aus- tion,” Kugler said. “You’ll see guys been ruled out for the first half of the reps go up and down. The first game tin Walter and Samuel Stewart com- to second game transition is one of game due to a targeting call against the most drastic looks we’ll have.” him in the Oklahoma game. On the offensive side of the ball, The defense allowed OU’s three Kugler was impressed with the play of quarterbacks to complete 32-of-36 quarterback Ryan Metz against Okla- homa, despite the loss. Metz finished This is a team passes for 496 yards through the air. the game, completing 10-of-18 passes They also let go 180 yards on the for 56 yards. that’s very unified. ground and OU was able to connect “He did a good job,” he said. “I was 7-of-7 times for touchdowns in the pleased with his play. I’m still com- We’re 0-1, our kids Fl i e photo / The Prospector fortable with all three of the quarter- will be energized red zone against the defense. The Miners take on Rice in their home oponer this Saturday, Sept. 9 in the Sun Bowl.. backs and I think we can win with any “We’ve got to generate more pass of them in.” and ready to go. Like the Miners, Rice lost their rush,” Kugler said. By Adrian broaddus But overall offensively, Kugler be- opener against No. 14 Stanford 62-7 The Prospector lieves the offensive line shined the When asked how he believes the in Sydney, Australia. Rice was com- most against Oklahoma. Rice players will respond to playing After an abysmal 56-7 loss to No. 7 pletely dominated on both ends of “They did an outstanding job early,” Oklahoma, head coach Sean Kugler the ball, quite similar to what UTEP while all the problems of Hurricane he said. “They need to see the little - Sean Kugler said his team is hungry for redemption. experienced against OU. Harvey plague the individuals back mistakes they had on film and they’ll Head football coach Embarking on their 100th year in “They’re sitting in the same boat as know how they need to fix it.” home, Kugler believes it could add program history, the Miners will play us,” Kugler said. “This is a team who bined for 170 total yards of offense, Kugler briefly touched on how he is host to C-USA division opponent Rice got at us last year. We have to get back with Walter scoring the Owl’s only fire to their play. still content with running back Wal- on Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Sun Bowl. at them this year.” touchdown of the game. “You could rally around that and ter Dawn, who rushed for 56 yards “They’re excited and ready to go,” Last year UTEP was handed a sur- They also bring to the table redshirt and scored the only touchdown for use it as fuel,” he said. “Our thoughts Kuglar said, whose program has lost prising 44-24 loss against Rice in freshman quarterback Sam Glaes- Houston. The Owls overmastered the the Miners. However, he did say that mann, who completed 7-of-18 passes and prayers go out to coach Bailiff and seven of nine games following a loss Miners offensively, amassing 482 to- backup tailback Kevin Dove capti- for 69 yards in his college football everything they’re going through.” to a top-25 team. “They were embar- vated him on his short yardage game. tal yards of offense, compared to the debut. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. at the rassed how they played (against OU). Miners’ 232 in the game. Although Dove had a fumble during Kugler himself has a lot of respect This is a team that’s very unified. While last year the two teams the game, he showed what he could for head coach David Bailiff, as both Sun Bowl. We’re 0-1, our kids will be energized squared off late in the season, this do in a short yardage situation, rush- coaches maintain a professional rela- Follow Adrian Broaddus on Twitter @adrian_broaddus. and ready to go.” year the two league foes square off ing for 17 yards in the game. tionship off the field. Defense will be key to Miners success in 2017 By Mike flores “Coach Mason’s defense is predicated and harassing opposing quarterbacks The Prospector on blitzing,” Kuglar said. “We didn’t hit more often. UTEP football gave up nearly 35 points home a lot last year, we didn’t get a lot “We as a defense are joining together as per game in the 2016 season, so needless of pressure on the quarterback, and that one and trusting each other more. We’re to say, the defense for the 2017 season will stems from the defensive line position trusting each other really well out there,” need to be better for the Miners to com- and from linebacker. And no fault of sophomore defensive lineman Denzel pete and to avoid going 4-8 or even worse coach Mason’s, we didn’t have the person- Chukwukelu said. “Our strength is our this year. nel to do that last year.” speed. We know what’s going on and Head coach Sean Kugler made some It all starts and ends with Alvin Jones, we’re not thinking too much.” adjustments in the middle of the season UTEP’s leading tackler from last year. Last Staying low and coming out aggressive as he went for a 4-3 defense to a 3-4. This season he accounted for 93 tackles and on every snap is key to getting more sacks year, the Miners will continue with the was named to C-USA’s second team for in this new season. 3-4 defensive scheme, seeking to produce his performance. In the first game of the 2017 season, the Miners showed the same weaknesses on more pressure on the opposing quarter- Last year, Louisiana Tech recorded 42 defense, albeit that it was against pow- backs, improve the running game and total sacks—which led Conference USA erhouse Oklahoma and their Heisman- increase the number of interceptions. in that category—while UTEP was tied hopeful quarterback Baker Mayfield. “We’re not rolling out there with 230 or for last in C-USA with only 14 sacks re- The Sooners put up 56 points against 240 pound guys. We’re rolling out there corded throughout the entire season. The with guys who are 275 pounds or better, the Miners, with second string quarter- Nnatoei Ti v ts / The Prospector Miners finished with only six intercep- and it gives you a better chance to com- back Kyler Murray coming in for May- Senior Alvin Jones leads the Miners defense in 2017. tions last year, which was second-to-last pete,” head coach Sean Kugler said. “I field in the beginning of the second half. brings to the table. One of the strengths nication. You know, the little things and in C-USA. think we have really upgraded our ath- In total, UTEP’s defense gave up 676 total for the defense is the secondary, with vet- putting it all together.” Ironically, UTEP’s bread and butter last leticism and size there. Our entire start- yards (496 passing, 180 rushing). eran players coming back for the Miners Last year, UTEP gave up eight 30–or– season was their rushing offense, but one Coming into the year, Kugler kept ing defensive line [from 2016] didn’t even in those positions. more point games. crack the two deep. That just shows you of their glaring weaknesses was on the mentioning how important it is for his “Practice has been good. We’ve been UTEP will look to bounce back and get that these guys have some talent.” other side of the ball in rushing; UTEP defensive players to win their one-on- getting our reads down. We’re executing Under second-year defensive coordi- gave up an eye-opening 210 rushing one matches and stealing possessions and we’re playing with confidence,” safety their defense on track in their first home nator Tom Mason, the Miners hope to yards per game (10th worst in C-USA). from opposing teams to give the Miners Devin Cockrell said. “Everybody is play- game of the season against Rice this Sat- make major improvements on the defen- However, the defensive line expects a chance in every contest. ing aggressive; everybody understands urday (Sept. 9) in the Sun Bowl. sive side of the ball. His primary coaching much-improved play in their games, Kugler’s players have bought into the what they need to do. And the linebackers position is with the linebackers. vowing to be better against the run new 3-4 defense and the potential it are making good calls with great commu- Follow Mike Flores on Twitter @MikeyTheReal. | 8 | SPORTS THEPROSPECTOR September 5, 2017 Miners to host Borderland Invitational this weekend first match against New Mexico on “Sahara definitely stepped up when The Miners will face a similar team Friday and final match (second of Amanda went down on Friday with as North Dakota in relation to their doubleheader) against North Dakota a rolled ankle,” sophomore Macey size when they play Abilene Chris- on Saturday. Austin said. “She took control of the tian (1-5) in Sunday’s finale (Sept. “For hosting this weekend and game, she was confident in herself, 10) of the Borderland Invitational. next weekend there are few tweaks she was smart and she worked with The Wildcats have seven players that in our schedule, which is nice be- the hitters to get as many points as stand six-feet or higher. cause we get to sleep in our own possible.” “This weekend we had really good beds and take care of things a lot While a setter can put the ball in serving and passing, so we want easier than when we travel and have the best spot, the size of the oppo- to definitely carry that over,” Aus- to plan ahead,” said head coach Hol- nent can sometimes disrupt even the tin said. “We are going to build off ley Watts after the conclusion of the most perfect setup. what we didn’t do this past weekend, first tournament. “We learned a lot which was finishing strong, while about our team this weekend, it was also building around bigger blocks a great weekend because we pushed ourselves and battled, we just need to in case the teams we play are bigger.” limit the runs we allow.” Meanwhile, on Saturday, Sept. 9, Early in this young season the We are going to the Miners will face Delaware State G aqaBY vel s uez / The Prospector Miners have had trouble with using (0-3) as they search for their first win The Miners will play three games in three days starting with Samford on Friday.. their momentum to push them in build off what we of the season. the win column. In their last match didn’t do this past The Miners first opponent this By jeremy carranco In the Glory Road Invitational this against North Dakota, UTEP got off weekend is Samford. The Bulldogs The Prospector past weekend, the Miners went 1-2. to solid starts in the first two sets, but weekend, which (3-3) have won back-to-back games UTEP earned their first win of the could not carry it throughout the set. against Fairfield (3-2) and Loyola. The UTEP women’s volleyball team season in the second game of the In the third set, UTEP rallied from was finishing Last season, UTEP met Samford (1-5) will host their second-straight invitational and the first game of a a 12-3 deficit to eventually come and the Bulldogs won the match 3-1. weekend tournament starting on Fri- doubleheader on Saturday, Sept. 2, within a point of forcing a fourth set strong. Watts is hoping this season’s match- day, Sept. 8, against Samford Univer- against Youngstown State (3-2). The at 24-21, but could not get another up will yield a different result. sity at the Borderland Invitational. Miners were shutout 3-0 in both the point and ended up losing 26-24. - Macey Austin “We played Samford last year and “Typically, defense and blocking Sophomore outside hitter we went to four with them,” Watts spark rallies,” Watts said. “In this case, said. “It was a well-played game for I think the rallies were off our serv- us on both sides, but we still lost.” ing, we were serving really tough and The Miners I-10 rival, New Mexi- it made defense a little easier, we just The Miners have five players that co State, is a part of the Borderland didn’t carry it through to the end.” are 6-foot plus, while the Fighting Invitational as well, but will not play Senior setting captain, Amanda Hawks (North Dakota) had double in El Paso. The Aggies are the tour- King, tweaked her ankle in the that amount with 10 players that nament’s second host and will host match against New Mexico on Fri- were 6 feet or taller. This was cer- day and did not play in Saturday’s the same three teams the Miners do, tainly an issue in the loss for UTEP. doubleheader. She is expected to re- but at the Pan American Center in turn to the floor this weekend for the “They are a big team (North Da- Las Cruces. Borderland Invitational. kota) and very good at blocking,” The Aggies play Abilene Christian Freshman Sahara Martinez did a Austin said. “You have to work and Delaware State on Friday, Sept. nice job of filling in for King on Sat- around that and pay attention to 8, and play Samford on Saturday, urday, proving she can be a success where they are, it was a good learn- Sept. 9. The Miners do not play the behind the team’s captain. Marti- ing experience to play a team like Aggies in the tournament because nez handed out a combined 74 as- that because when we get to con- the two will face each other in Las sists–47 against Youngstown State ference or face other teams that are Cruces on Sept. 19. and 27 against North Dakota–in really big, we’ll have experience to Saturday’s split. work around that.” Follow Jeremy Carranco on Twitter @J_Carranco22

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For instance, last season provement when he took over at AD. on to produce great results at other nounced his pus, it would posters of “Fire ” were in schools in (30-32 in retirement on He helped many facilities come to be hard to miss sight during many of the games. two years) and (48-18 in Th ursday, Aug. life in his tenure, such as the Larry Athletic Direc- Stull was criticized by many on two years). Th en came tor Bob Stull’s 31, aft er hold- how far he lets his coaches leashes go K. Durham Sports Center, the Foster who went 82-52 in four years, and fi ngerprints ing the position when it comes to pulling the trigger we’re all caught up to Tim Floyd. Stevens Basketball Center and the – for better or for 18 years. It’s on fi ring, but what Adams showed is Much in the vein of Helen of Troy Soft ball Complex. worse. Stull an- no secret that that growing a program takes time stumbling into Stull’s offi ce, Floyd nounced his retirement last week and he has left his mark with the UTEP and if people are patient enough, And the best thing—Stull isn’t done came to UTEP via a scandal at the it has been a long time coming. athletic program forever. From coach good will come out with time. quite yet. He plans on leaving UTEP University of Southern California, Th e fi ngerprints of the former foot- to athletic director, he did it all. Turnover ratio in coaching is a where he was coaching and resigned, and their community one more gift ball coach are everywhere on campus. Under Stull, UTEP won 29 confer- bad look. It makes the job less desir- claiming that he could no longer “of- before he heads out, and that is to lay Th e man is a great fundraiser, nobody ence championships in seven sports. able once a coach is let go too soon, fer the level of enthusiasm to my du- can deny that. Let’s start with a walk to Th e football team was a complete joke as they are not given the chance to down the foundation and expand the ties that is deserved.” Well, welcome the Larry K. Durham Center. before Stull arrived and he did what reach their goals because their job is Sun Bowl with a facelift . to UTEP! Th e 65,000-square foot building is he could to renew the sorry program. always on the line. Floyd’s tenure at UTEP has been Attendance and fan involvement the crown jewel of football recruit- Track and fi eld and cross country Under Adams, UTEP was a three- fraught with player’s leaving the has never been better at UTEP since ing at UTEP. Th ere is no doubt that accounted for 19 conference cham- time C-USA champion (2008, 2012 school early, recruits who did not this is the fi rst stop that recruits are pionships under Stull. Just about ev- and 2016) and she guided the Miners Stull. In his fi rst year as AD, Stull show up at all and Floyd lashing taken to when they visit campus. Th e eryone in the country knows what a to win the 2012 C-USA tournament. produced a 500 percent increase in out at the media on occasion. Floyd sprawling complex of weight rooms force those two programs have been UTEP experienced four chances to play has amassed a 135-81 record at the product sales. Miner Nation was in- and coaches’ offi ces was tacked onto and still are. Just last year, UTEP in the postseason under Adams (two in school in seven seasons and like Price troduced to fans, ticket prices were the side of the Sun Bowl in 2002 and produced the two national cham- NCAA tournament, two in WNIT). has never won a conference champi- is thanks in large part to Stull and his When Adams decided to coach adjusted for the better for fans and onship. Th e team has also never been pions in Emmanuel Korir and Tobi masterful selling of the university to back home at Wichita State, Stull UTEP has since been a force in at- to an NCAA Tournament. Amusan. No one can overlook that. the boosters. Th is is a large–oft en went right back to work, and he Last season, the “Fire Floyd” Before Stull, UTEP football had tendance numbers in the conference. thankless–part of an AD’s job. hired Kevin Baker. Stull also didn’t signs began to permeate the Don only been to one bowl game in 30 Now, walk into the Sun Bowl con- want to leave the tennis program in UTEP has ranked in the top three in Haskins Center as the team fi n- years. But in only 18 years as athletic nected to that beautiful complex and the rut, so he hired Ivan Fernandez, attendance in both football and bas- ished with their second 15-17 re- director, Stull guided the football what are you going to see? Well, if it’s who has an impressive resume that cord of Floyd’s tenure. program to fi ve bowl games, and not ketball nearly every season. a game day, chances are you’re going speaks for itself. I highlight these programs because to mention, UTEP has also exported Stull accomplished so much in 18 to see a loss. Unfortunately, that’s the Stull knew that it wasn’t all about they are the major money-making talent to the NFL along the way. other part of being an athletic direc- sports all the time. He knew that some years, and he did it without violating programs at UTEP. All of the other Also, Stull did his part when it tor at a Division 1 school that has things in life are bigger than sports, any rules. He also did it in a mid- programs depend on them in order comes to hiring the right coaches for been lost on Bob Stull, especially as such as student-athletes’ education. to operate. Granted, track and cross every sports program to succeed and major college, which is something of late. Your ultimate goal is to win When Stull fi rst arrived, the foot- country bring in their share of na- fi nd their highest potentials. During most overlook. When he took over athletic events. ball team only had one academic ad- tional championships. But, let’s be the Stull era, UTEP had a conference Th ere was the era in visor, something no other team had as AD, UTEP was on NCAA proba- honest, that legacy began long before coach of the year in men’s basketball, the Sun Bowl, which ended with a at that point. He knew things needed tion for 10 years. Since Stull, UTEP Stull was around. women’s basketball, cross country, 14-34 record. Th en, lucky for every- to change, and they needed to badly. Th e other sports who depend on football, men’s golf, women’s golf, has stayed clear of any mess. one, Mike Price left his credit card Th at’s when the Miner Athletic Aca- football and basketball for income track and fi eld and volleyball. Stull was inducted into the El Paso in a strip club in Pensacola, Florida, demic Center was built. It grew to are just as unsuccessful as they are. When UTEP football won their and fell into Stull’s lap (pun intend- 8,000 square feet aft er it was built at Athletic Hall of Fame and El Paso Volleyball, soccer, golf, tennis and fi rst WAC championship, they had ed). People love to think of the Mike 3,000 square feet. Now every team Business Hall of Fame. Stull was others fail to reach national promi- Price era as the “good ol’ days.” But, Gary Nord leading the charge—and has their own tutors and advisors, in nence yearly and honestly do not named El Pasoan of the Year and were they? he was a fi nalist for the National large part, thanks to Stull. Gradua- seem to be a priority. Sportsman of the Year in 2000 and Price’s record overall was 48-61. Coach of the Year. tion rates are at 80 percent now for Th ank you, Bob Stull, for the excel- No conference championships. Th ree Nord was not the only spectacular student-athletes. 2001 by El Paso Inc. In 2006, Stull lent facilities and for getting what few bowl games. No wins. hiring for football, however. Another Over 600 student-athletes have was named Sports Administrator of powerful boosters we have involved. And then there’s the Kugler era. National Coach of the Year fi nalist graduated from the university since Th ank you also for noticing that, per- the Year by El Paso Inc. But, while we’re on the subject of at UTEP, Mike Price—who led the the Miners moved to Conference USA haps, you are a little too close to the no conference championships. Let’s Miners to two consecutive eight- from the WAC in 2005. In 2016, 154 People tend to be greedy and only situation with Tim Floyd and that it continue our walk and head over to win seasons in 2004 and 2005—was Miners made the C-USA Commis- appreciate nice things once they’re is time for someone else to make a the center. We’ll get to another grab for Stull to breathe life sioner’s Academic Honor Roll with gone, maybe Stull will fi nally be ap- decision there. You defi nitely have into the Miners and the fans. grade point averages of 3.0 or above, Tim Floyd in a little while. Let’s start set UTEP up well for the future. But, preciated for everything he accom- Stull pioneered growth in women’s which was a school record for UTEP. with Bob Stull’s fi rst big hire. it’s time to put some winners on the basketball with the hiring of Keitha Now athletes at UTEP have more plished. He certainly deserves it. Soon aft er Stull took over, the great fi eld. On all of the fi elds. Adams, who coached the Miners to look forward in life aft er sports, Don Haskins retired and Stull had to Follow Mike Flores on Twitter @MikeyThereal Follow jason Green on Twitter @greenevansj from 2001 to 2017. thanks to Stull. fi nd a replacement. Jason Rabedeaux INBRIEF SoCCeR GRABS FiRSt Win At iDAho StAte

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2017 Football Predictions Jeremy Mike Adrian Eddie Jason NCAA FBS UTEP record: 4-8 (3-5 C-USA) 2-10 (2-6 C-USA) 3-9 (2-6 C-USA) 3-9 (2-6 C-USA) 2-10 (2-6 C-USA) UTEP player of the year: Alvin Jones (MLB) Will Hernandez (OG) Will Hernandez (OG) Will Hernandez (OG) Tyler Batson (WR) UTEP vs. NMSU (Sept. 23) UTEP NMSU NMSU UTEP NMSU Metz passing yards: 1,800 2,200 1,900 2,000 1,900 Power Five AAC Champion: South Florida South Florida Houston South Florida Houston ACC Champion: Florida State Clemson Clemson Florida State Florida State Big 12 Champion: Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Oklahoma Big Ten Champion: Wisconsin Ohio State Penn State Penn State Michigan PAC-12 Champion: USC USC Stanford Washington Washington State SEC Champion: Alabama Alabama Auburn Alabama Alabama Most Improved team: Michigan State Notre Dame Kansas State UCLA Washington State National Champion: Alabama Ohio State Oklahoma Alabama Alabama Heisman Trophy: Sam Darnold (USC) Baker Mayfield (OU) Saquon Barkley (PSU) Saquon Barkley (PSU) J.T. Barrett (Ohio St.) NFL AFC North: Steelers Steelers Steelers Steelers Steelers AFC South: Titans Titans Texans Titans Titans AFC East: Patriots Patriots Patriots Patriots Patriots AFC West: Raiders Raiders Broncos Chiefs Chargers NFC North: Packers Packers Packers Packers Packers NFC South: Falcons Buccaneers Falcons Panthers Saints NFC East: Cowboys Giants Cowboys Giants Giants NFC West: Cardinals Seahawks Seahawks Seahawks Cardinals AFC Champion: Patriots Steelers Patriots Patriots Patriots NFC Champion: Packers Giants Seahawks Seahawks Packers Super Bowl Champion: Packers Steelers Patriots Patriots Patriots MVP: Aaron Rodgers (GB) Aaron Rodgers (GB) Tom Brady (NE) Tom Brady (NE) Tom Brady (NE) PAGE 11

September 5, 2017

Editor entertainment Eddie Velazquez , 747-7477 Best bars in town to watch football 1 King’s X 12 Tortuga 13 Brass Monkey

The biggest fan bar Tortuga Sports Lounge is a Denver Broncos Happy Hour on Saturdays and Sundays is is on Mesa Street. King’s X is for the many fan club on the Westside, located at 126 Shadow from noon to 7 p.m. Brass Monkey, located in die-hard Steelers fans that El Paso holds. Mountain Drive. Sunday nights are also karaoke the Cincinnati area, does it all; it’s dog-friendly, Happy hour is every day from 4 to 7 p.m. nights there, and they’re usually enhanced if the has candles on the weekdays and has great and Monday nights are football nights at Broncos come out victorious. nightlife on the weekends. Brass Monkey is King’s X. located in the Cincinnati area and also has over 24 draft beers to select.

Yvan’s Offsides T anya’s Gridiron Royal 14 15 16 Wings With no bad seat in the house, Offsides is Home of the NFL Sunday Ticket, Tanya’s everything a sports fan wants. Located on Noted to have some of the best wings in the on Dyer Street, is a must for football fans North Piedras, it has great service and makes city, Royal Wings, on North Mesa Street could in Northeast El Paso. Famous for their you feel at home while you watch your favorite be the place to go to to satisfy both hunger bloody beers and Martinis, Tanya’s also of- team on television. Offsides is one of the most and sports watching. The food is a can’t miss fers new brews every week, along with 40 visited and famous sports bars in El Paso. They at Royal Wings. Catch the games and some different imported beers. have a private room ready for reservation. drinks along the way.

LCD Soundsystem stays alive with the release of ‘American Dream’ the band’s alleged last show. Then . The song builds to the lyrics track is suspected to be about the finds in aging. This track is the sto- at the start of 2016, LCD fans were “you’re still a pushover for passion- deterioration of Murphy’s relation- ry of a man waking up from a one stoked to hear the band was return- ate people.” It features Nancy Wang ship with DFA Records co-founder night stand, and contemplating his ing to the stage when Coachella an- and is about innocence in trusting Tim Goldsworthy. age and his life and if the American nounced their headliners. the world and how easily you can Perhaps the most exciting and dream is even truly attainable. “American Dream” marks the fall into reality. electric track, “Tonite,” strongly re- The album finishes with its lon- group’s fourth studio album. Front- “I Used To” comes in with a harder flects the band’s former songs with gest track, “Black Screen.” The song man James Murphy’s sharp and beat and is about grief from the past its ‘80s feel in its sound and the is a 12-minute closer that high- forthright lyrics are at the forefront and still “trying to wake up” and let style of the music video. It’s a stress- lights the simplistic power of a pi- of the album, but ultimately he plays go of the situation as a whole. releasing song that promotes living ano melody throughout the last five the music safe. In this year alone, LCD has played in the moment rather than wasting minutes. The track lets out the last “Oh baby, you’re having a bad 12 shows at the Steel ven- time thinking about FOMO (fear of breath of the album, leaving a some- salpeci to The Prospector dream here in my arms/Oh sugar, ue in Brooklyn, NY, and will play 10 missing out). what open-ending feeling. you came to me,” Murphy swoons more shows at the venue in Decem- Fans have already made them- Overall, “American Dream” per- By michaela romÁn on the opening track. The song is ber. “Change yr Mind” is one of the selves familiar with “Call the Po- petuates LCD’s sound. The album is The Prospector a reference to new wave band Sui- songs they first played at Steel, giv- lice,” since its early release in May. no “This is Happening,” or “Sound cide’s song “Dream Baby Dream.” ing fans a tease of the album. It’s the This catchy and more uplifting of Silver,” but it is successful in Coming back from a seven-year It’s both a commemoration of the shortest track on the album, with track has quite a few political un- proving that LCD Soundsystem are hiatus, LCD Soundsystem is back life of frontman , who re- guitar riffs that mangle around the dertones. “When oh, we all start ar- consistently ahead of their time, as on the grid. Familiar synths, repeti- cently died in July, and a reflection consistent beat. It’s one of the least guing about the history of the Jews/ well as paying an homage to their tive beats and references to the past of Murphy’s inner thoughts. exciting and most forgettable tracks You got nothing left to lose/Give me past. Similar to their previous al- mark their nostalgic return. The album takes an familiar on the album. the blues,” makes reference to cur- bums, it’s likely their current mate- In 2011, the band capitalized on turn with “Other Voices,” remind- Drums kick in strong with ‘‘How rent political times and the white rial will resonate and be appreciated a farewell tour that culminated ing fans of the band’s instrumental Do You Sleep?” The nine-minute nationalist uprising in America. for years to come. with the release of their documen- roots complemented with an up- song is layered with a wall of sound The beat then gallops into the title tary “Shut Up and Play the Hits.” beat bassline. It’s the first and one that builds the entire way through track, “American Dream,” which fo- Michaela Román may be reached at The documentary immortalized of the only danceable songs on this into sharp synths and vocals. The cuses on the agony the [email protected]. | 12 | ENTERTAINMENT THEPROSPECTOR September 5, 2017 Acid Pie returns to scene with psych rock-packed ‘Watergun’ By claudia flores through and that has been the major The Prospector difference between the last album and this new project,” Santiesteban said. After two years of being away from The consistency in the lineup has the music scene, Acid Pie returned been a factor in the band’s growth both with a more psychedelic sound in their as musicians as well as individuals. new album, “Watergun.” “This album has different perspec- The band was formed in Ciudad tives, even though we are the same Juarez, Mexico, in 2005 by Rolph band members since 2005, we have ex- Zehntner (vocals, guitar) Adrián perienced things differently, we have Romero (vocals, guitar) Edgar Santi- grown and changed,” Zehntner said. esteban (bass) and Jesús Ávila Rivera With the release of “Watergun” the (drums). They started out by writing members of Acid Pie are ready to go whatever material they could, which back on stage to promote their third later transformed into their first album. studio album. “In 2005 we gathered together to “With ‘Watergun’ we want to start write a couple of songs and recorded taking our music to a state level, may- demos, but we went our separate way be national. We have in mind Austin, for a while until we gathered again San Antonio, Dallas and Phoenix,” in 2011 to release our first album Zehntner said. “I really want to go to ‘It Makes Me Feel Like… Wooh!’” Mexico City to promote our album Zehntner said. and to develop new ideas for upcom- Inspired by bands such as The Bea- ing projects.” tles, The Ramones, The Rolling Stones, “People seem to like us, we have and White Stripes, made our way through the scene and Acid Pie’s sound reflects elements of the music is accessible too, and cool to garage rock, punk, rock & roll and listen to and chill,” Santiesteban said. psychedelic rock. “We always try to make our shows in- The following year, Acid Pie received teresting, we try to put out a ‘worth- a nomination at the Indie-0 Music your-time show.’ Awards for Best Punk/Garage Album.” fil e photo / The Prospector In 2014 they signed to local record Claudia Flores may be reached at Acid Pie released their newest project, “Watergun” on Aug. 19 label Electric Social Records, the same [email protected]. year they released their second album “Acid Pie.”

We’ve been closer to all the political issues the country has been going through and that has been a major difference between the last album and this new project.

- Edgar Santiesteban, bassist for Acid Pie

After their self-titled LP, the band re- leased a seven-inch vinyl for their sin- gle “Don’t forget About Me” in 2015. Following the success of their first two studio records and their 2015 single on vinyl, the band decided to take a break from the stage to focus on other projects. However, their experi- ences up to that point helped shift the band’s focus on their new and upcom- ing projects. “After the first (LP), we had non- stop presentations, then after signing with Electric Social and the release of our second album we started to have more shows here in El Paso, and it was a heavy load and we just couldn’t work on new material That’s why it took us longer to release this album,” Zehntner said. The different shows, audiences and the support from both sides of the border are the reasons why they love doing music. “Every experience is a different les- son, you learn about the things that work, how to let yourself go as an art- ist on stage, etc.,” Zehntner said. “With time, the shows change, the audience changes, and I believe the reason why people love doing this is because there always something new to learn.” After a two-year break, Acid Pie re- leased their new album “Watergun” on Aug. 19. According to the band, the project deals with political themes, adding more psychedelic elements, but always staying true to the rock & roll sound they aim for. “Rolph and I live here in El Paso and we’ve been closer to all the politi- cal issues the country has been going