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PUFF, PUFF, PASS...ON VAPING BY SOFIA SIERRA STAFF REPORTER • THE PROSPECTOR

It may be hard to believe that root-beer, bubble gum, banana, etc. are harming people under 21. At first it may seem harmless, but these are the most common vape flavors that are being sold to minors. Nicotine is a stimulant that triggers adrenaline, leading to a sense of calmness. However, vaping is equivalent to smoking more than a pack of cigarettes. Although countless ads and public service announcements talk about the dangers of nicotine, the evolution of cigarettes to vapes continues to influence people above and below 21. Seemingly, the age for frequent vapers is getting younger. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in 2023, 2.8 million students in high school and middle school, used tobacco products daily. States are starting to notice these trends and are beginning to take more safety measures in school districts. Locally, Smoke-Free project coordinator, Kristen Ortega, informs parents/guardians and school staff about minors vaping and how to look for warning signs. “Kids know way more than we do about these devices, and so sometimes teachers are unaware on maybe how discreet some of these devices look like,” Ortega said. “We teach them about how these particular devices look like, they can sometimes look like pens, a sweatshirt, or a backpack.” Ortega works with Action for Healthy Kids, which is originally based in Chicago. The El Paso branch works with school districts

(both here and in Doña Ana County) to educate both parents and students on vaping. With attractive colors and flavors, was initially supposed to be a device to help older people stop smoking cigarettes and is being used by teens. “When they were originally developed, these products (vapes) were to help people quit smoking traditional cigarettes,” Ortega said. “However, there have been a lot of different lawsuits, like with Juul

for example, that showed that they were particularly targeting youth through social media and stuff like that.” While this is a current problem amongst minors, some students at UTEP grew up with no appeal towards it, for example anthropology major, Luis Bustamante. “It’s never been appealing to me,” Bustamante said. “I grew up in a Mexican family were people smoked, like cigarettes, but I think

it looks kind goofy.” In efforts to keep children away from vaping, anti-smoking campaigns show lasting images in their ads like comparing a lung to a raisin or using decayed flesh to pay for nicotine to show the long-term effects vaping can have on a person. “It’s always the ones were like it’s all the dudes saying, ‘Oh I can’t breathe’,” Bustamante said. “’I used to be the football star and now I can’t breathe’ (and) that’s why it

stuck with me.” Despite the risk around smoking, many people, whether it be children in middle school or people above 21, still do it. Smoking/ Vaping is a persistent problem throughout generations. With organizations such as Action for Healthy Kids spreading awareness, people become more aware of how big the societal problem it is. Sofia Sierra is a staff reporter and may be reached at sdsierra2@miners.utep.edu

AMONG MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, THE MOST COMMON FLAVORS WERE FRUIT IN 2023.

IN 2023, MOST YOUTH REPORTED USING FLAVORED VARIETIES OF E-CIGARETTES.

IN 2023, 2.6 MILLION STUDENTS USED TOBACCO P R O D U C T S D A I L Y.

VAPING ROSE SLIGHTLY AMONG MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO 4.6% IN 2023.

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Opinion

Erik Acosta, editor-in-chief

Positive

“He is the visuals, baby” BY GAEL ARAIZA

LAYOUT EDITOR • THE PROSPECTOR

When it comes to design, criticism is the most important thing that someone can give you. It gives you perspective on what you can improve on. I have always loved picking things apart and learning what makes them work and design is no different. This personal quality is what allowed me to fly through the ranks in my high school yearbook program, where I went from being a staffer in my sophomore year to a design editor and eventually creative director in my junior and senior years, respectively. Through the program, I discovered that my strengths did not lie in writing or photography but in design. Having a space where I could almost exclusively focus on the development of my design skills was great, but delving into the world of photography and writing would prove to be useful. Specifically in

aspects of my creative process and non-creative life. The transition to college was almost damaging for my creative development because I would go from spending half of my school week doing nothing but graphic design to having a singular design-based project in a rhetoric class. Design had been a part of my life for four years straight, from falling into my lap to being one of the few things that drove me, it was never not there. So, after three semesters at UTEP with no creative outlets besides some intro-level art courses, my (self-proclaimed) skills as a graphic designer had gone practically untouched. Being a part of The Prospector was always something I wanted to do since I first decided I even wanted to come to UTEP. After multiple unsuccessful attempts, I continued to apply in hopes that the layout position would eventually become available.

As The Prospector’s new layout editor, I plan to create designs that push the limits of what one might consider a traditional newspaper. I want to allow The Prospector to retain its identity while also bringing my own flare to the entirety of the publication. But enough about me, I do not want my time at The Prospector to just be about me. I want to execute both my and other people’s visions; I want to take their constructive criticisms and apply them. Because I am a perfectionist who is never satisfied with what I create, I constantly need to evolve and improve my work. This semester, I am making it my mission to always outdo the previous issue visually. I am throwing my ego back so that we can produce a newspaper that is both informative and visually appealing, as the two are not mutually exclusive. I am excited to see what the semester brings and from this

affirmations Written by The Prospector Capricorn Don’t fear the life ahead of you, you can do it.

Aquarius

Be patient with others, time isn’t going anywhere.

Pisces moment forward, I am making the promise that I will never, absolutely never, use Canva. The Prospector offers me more than they could ever know, and being a part of a new community here on campus while exercising my creative eye is all I could ask for. Gael Araiza is the layout editor and may be reached at gfaraiza@miners.utep.edu

A dream of becoming a spider to becoming a photo editor BY JOEL MOLINA PHOTO EDITOR • THE PROSPECTOR

A spider crawling up my hand bit me and now I have radioactive spider powers. I’m swinging across the buildings of New York City. I’m saving people’s lives and I have a job working as a photographer for the biggest newspaper in the city. Is this a dream or is it reality? As an eight-year-old kid, it’s hard to differentiate between the two as far as I knew I was Spider-Man. As I grew up, I began to see my dream start to dwindle, I realized that I’d never be able to swing across buildings, and I wouldn’t ever be able to climb up walls. An unfortunate realization for any young person, it took me a while to accept this fate, but like life tends to do, it moves on and so did I. Although spider powers were something I knew I could never possess, I decided to take influence from the things I could do and the person I could be. Peter Parker/

Spider-Man is a good person who never thinks of himself and always sees the good in people, that was something I wanted to be. He is also into photography and works for a big newspaper publication, and with hard work and dedication that could be a place I could reach in the future. Most importantly, he saves the lives of others. I couldn’t do that on a physical level, but if I could find my own way of doing so and luckily, I think I found that way. That way is through storytelling, whether it’s to inform, entertain, scare, persuade or inspire. It’s wide-reaching and can provide an outlet for those in need of it. If you’re having a bad day, a good story could possibly be that difference-maker. My dream of becoming Spider-Man, once thought to be reality turned into inspiration. A story about a young man getting bit by a bug and getting powers

quite literally helped shape the person I am today and helped me decide on my future. It led me to photography and journalism and eventually to The Prospector. Beginning as a contributor, I worked my way up to staff photographer and eventually to where I am now as photo editor. The only reason I am here is because of the help and support of all my colleagues, former and new. Without them, I would never have been able to make my dream a reality. As photo editor, I hope to bring the same passion and drive that was seen previously in this position. I hope to use visuals to tell stories that inform, entertain, persuade and inspire. I will also do everything I can to give back to the publication and audience that has given me so much. The unfortunate part about this universe is that superpowers don’t exist. However, just because some-

VOL. 109, No. 9 January 30, 2024 EDITORS & STAFF Erik Acosta, Editor in Chief Gael Araiza, Designer Meagan Elizabeth Garcia, Arts & Culture Editor Avery Escamilla, Web Editor/Copy Editor Joel Molina, Photo Editor Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor Nicholas Maes, Sports Editor Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor

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Don’t let anyone stop you from being your silly self.

Aries

Be gentle with yourself, you are doing amazing things.

Taurus

Be good to others, you never know what they are going through.

Gemini

Time is coming to grant you everything you’ve ever wanted.

Cancer Don’t miss the good things in life.

Leo

Don’t rush into new opportunities as they may not be the best option.

Virgo

Don’t let others bring you down.

Libra

Don’t let worry consume you. You are on the right path. thing doesn’t exist doesn’t mean you can’t use it as inspiration. Being a superhero doesn’t mean you have to have superpowers, if you are a nice person and you strive to make the world a better place, then I feel you’re a superhero, and that’s something I strive to be. Joel Molina is the photo editor and may be reached at jmolina16@miners.utep.edu

Scorpio

You are a ray of sunshine lighting up this world.

Sagittarius

Keep your head up high and be confident in the new life you have.

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NEWS Page 3

Don’t be ‘A-’ be ‘A+’

BY XIMENA CORDERO

STAFF REPORTER • THE PROSPECTOR

Red Cross provides

40% of nation’s blood Blood donors

decreased by 40% in 20 years

The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage earlier this month. According to the Red Cross, blood donors have decreased by 40% throughout the past 20 years, with this past year reaching an all-time low. The Red Cross shared some of the several factors that have decreased the number of donors. The major one is the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic on the organization. Since the pandemic, remote working, and learning, have been hard for the organization to garner the same turnout for blood drives as it has been difficult to find convenient places for people to meet. As we continue to head into the winter season, another concern for the Red Cross is seasonal respiratory illnesses such as the flu and waves of COVID-19 which may affect blood drive event turnout. The winter season also includes severe weather such as snowstorms and freezing temperatures which have cancelled 265 blood drives across 27 states, according to the Red Cross. The Red Cross says these cancellations could have cost the Red Cross up to 8,000 blood donations. The Red Cross provides 40% of the nation’s blood, which means that every day they must collect 12,500 blood

donations and 3,000 platelet donations to properly supply the 2,500 hospitals and transfusion centers they work with. UTEP students shared that they have thought about donating and the good it could do, but some share hesitations that have stopped them. A fear of needles, fainting, not reaching the weight requirement, being plus size, and even just not knowing if they qualify, were several reasons students gave for being hesitant to donate. “I’m scared of needles, I would like to donate, but that fear keeps holding me back,” UTEP student Accalia Gasca said. While the fear of needles holds some back, some students have other fears. “I did have hesitations, if I was going to faint, had I eaten enough, did I have enough iron?,” UTEP student Anastasia Mendoza said. Mendoza shared what encouraged them to put their hesitations aside to donate. “I was in the hospital for a while with a family member,” Mendoza said. “I was able to see how useful and needed blood donations are.” UTEP student Jetzemany Reyes shared her experience with being a frequent blood donor and what encouraged her to donate so often. “I usually donate every two weeks or whenever I can,” Reyes said. “The reason I started donating was because my friend’s husband was diagnosed with leukemia and needed O+ blood and I was O+ and was able to help him.” Reyes thinks it is important to donate blood as it is a good opportunity to help

the community. “I think we should all contribute to helping the community because you never know when you will be the one in need,” Reyes said. “I know a lot of people are scared because of needles or because they don’t know a lot about donating but it is a good opportunity to help the community.” Reyes shares that she is currently not eligible to donate blood but has seen the repercussions of the shortage as she has gotten an increase in calls asking her to donate. Aside from the Red Cross, another place to donate locally is Vitalant, which has two locations in the city, including the Eastside and Westside. For more information on their appointments and eligibility visit vitalant.org. To further help alleviate the shortage, the Red Cross has partnered with the National Football League this month in honor of National Blood Donor Month to encourage people to donate blood, platelets and plasma. Anyone who donated is entered for a possibility to win two tickets to the Super Bowl. For more information on this, visit RedCrossBlood.org/ SuperBowl. For more information on blood donation, the emergency blood shortage, where to find local blood drives, hosting a blood drive, donation eligibility, answers to common concerns, and other ways to donate or volunteer visit RedCrossBlood. org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767). Ximena Cordero is a staff reporter and may be reached at xcordero@miners.utep.edu

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El Paso stays strong BY ADAM REGALADO

MULTIMEDIA EDITOR • THE PROSPECTOR

After pleading guilty to 90 federal charges, Patrick Crusius the man who was convicted of carrying out a mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart killing 23 people and injuring 22 others, was sentenced to 90 consecutive life sentences last year. Crusius also pleaded guilty in July 2023 to federal hate crimes and weapon charges after federal prosecutors decided not to seek the death penalty. Now almost three years after the shooting, no trial for the case has been set. Crusius attended a hearing Jan. 18, but the hearing ended with no trial date leaving many of the familie‘s victims with an array of emotions. “I am no closer to scheduling or establishing a schedule than I was in September,” 409th District Court Judge Sam Medrano said according to the El Paso Times. With the Walmart shooting approaching its fifth anniversary this year, El Paso still grieves, but remains hopeful that justice will be served. “We just need to be patient, you know, right now the [defense] is doing everything that they can to, you know, they’re doing their job, they’re buying as much time,” El Paso resident Mathew Montoya said. “That’s just the court process that we have to endure you know and then once all that is exhausted and it comes down

to the actual trial…hopefully justice happens the way it needs to happen.” While it is unclear when a trial will be set, El Paso residents say they know justice will be served. El Paso local and UTEP student Isabelle De la Fuente believes one of the main reasons in the delaying of a trial is the ache it may cause to the families involved. “He’s guilty, so it’s kind of like contradicting when it’s like, they’re trying to serve justice to these victims and their families yet it‘s still being pushed back,” De la Fuente said. “I guess it’s more complicated because it is the death penalty so… there’s a lot more that goes with that but as far as him and…the crime he committed, there’s no denying that.” Before the Aug. 3 shooting, El Paso had never had something as traumatic happen in the city before. UTEP student, Claudia Ramos, believes that these unfortunate circumstances about the case has brought El Paso closer together, allowing locals and the city to heal. “You don’t see a lot of division around people, I mean regarding people‘s views on what the sentencing should be for, like the person who caused that catastrophe,” Ramos said. “It’s involved people in these politics and people are like gaining a knowledge ‘cause it happened in

A short story of hope

The “Grand Candela” was unveiled in 2019 at the Walmart on 7101 Gateway West Blvd. It serves as a memorial to the 23 lives lost as result of the mass shooting on Aug. 3, 2022. . Photo by Joel Molina/ The Prospector

their own hometown so now they really want to be educated about it.” Though a date for the trial is a question no one can answer at the moment, El Paso residents still hold in their memory of Aug. 3, and remain hopeful that once a trial is set, justice will be served. But for now, the city waits.

EL PASO SHOOTING TRIAL TIMELINE OF EVENTS

Adam Regalado is the multimedia editor and may be reached at anregalado@miners.utep.edu

2020 Federal grand jury indicts Crusius with 90 federal charges.

BY AVERY ESCAMILLA-WENDELL WEB/COPY EDITOR • THE PROSPECTOR

Laughter, smiles and fun echoed through the El Paso State Supported Living Center (EPSSLC) as the facility officially opened its new sports complex. After 49 years, a once dirt patch finally turned into an outdoor complex, which includes a basketball court, baseball field, soccer goal and other equipment for residents to enjoy. Laura Morre, the facility director for the EPSSLC, shares the history behind the facility. “We were established in 1973, however, we got out first individual receiving services in 1974, which means this is our 50th anniversary this year,” Moore said. The living center provides 24/7 care, housing, food and opportu-

Residents at the El Paso State Supported Living Center pose for a photo at the newly introduced sports complex. Photo by Joel Molina/The Prospector

2021 The trial was delayed due to COVID-19.

2023 Crusius pleads gulity 2022 Crusius de- to federal fense seeks hate crimes. 2025 trial.

nities for adults with intellectual disabilities. “The State supported living center is what’s referred to as an intermediate care facility and what we do is we provide 24/7 care for adults with intellectual disabilities,” Moore said. “A lot of out individuals here, they either have high medical needs in addition to the intellectual disability or they have behavioral needs in addition to the intellectual disability.” At the living center, families can be at peace because they know support is provided to 100 individuals for 24 hours a day. A medical clinic, psychiatry department, dental department and vocational services are many of the services provided for residents on campus. Many of the residents work in vocational services on campus to earn money or even out in the community. The goal of the facility is to prepare residents to live out in the community. “About five years ago, the previous administration had requested to have something built and it was determined that a sports complex would be the most ideal,” Moore said. “That way it kind of brings all the individuals out, keeps them engaged; we also are part of the Miracle League here which is a baseball league that our individuals participate with folks in the community, and so it just made sense that we would have sports.” Jan. 18, the official ribbon cutting brought out Chico from the Chihuahuas after the new partnership between the EPSSLC and the baseball team and resident, Carol, had the opportunity to sing “Take me out to the ball game” at the ceremony. “Yeah, I was singing over here, singing notes,” Carol said.

2024 Hearing ends in death penalty trial date still not set.

Moore hopes to bring out the El Paso community to play sports alongside the residents someday. It’s an opportunity that would leave lasting memories for the residents. Moore also plans to purchase a volleyball net for residents who want to play. “What I‘m hoping to get out of this is you students to become a part of our family here and maybe volunteer to come out and play volleyball with our individuals, if you want to play baseball, come play baseball,” Moore said. Having a new sports complex brings new hopes and happiness for residents living on site. “We’re excited to be able to give that to them because they’re going to be our superstars,” Moore said. “They’re going to be our champions and we get the opportunity to be proud for them.” At the opening ceremony, the El Paso Police Department visited and played with the residents. Moore stated that many of the residents who live on-site have had a previous history with law enforcement. However, Moore says EPPD visiting and playing sports with the residents may have helped residents perceive law enforcement in a much more peaceful way and changing the overall narrative. With residents‘ past and obstacles, they have faced throughout their lives, residents remain hopeful for a better future. Moore invites and encourages the community to come out and play their favorite sport with residents at the EPSSLC sports complex at 6700 Delta Drive. For more information contact the living center at 915-782-6300. Avery Escamilla-Wendell is the web and copy editor and may be reached at amescamilla@miners.utep.edu or Instagram @by_avery_escamilla

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Where is the empathy? Going inside the homeless culture in El Paso BY MARCO HINOJOSA

“Our motto is to give a hand up, not a handout, so being able to provide the set of resources beyond food, water, and a roof over their head and blankets when it’s cold is extremely difficult when you have no source of income,” Ramos said. “You depend on people’s kindness and generosity.” The people who work with the homeless community everyday say the community plays a major role in supporting homeless shelters across the borderland with donations and volunteering. However, the Rescue Mission of El Paso calls for more support from the community to get migrants and those in need back on their feet. El Paso local, Aaron Bustamante, expressed his opinion on how he witnesses homeless individuals on a daily basis. “I feel for anyone who doesn’t have a warm meal or a roof over their head but in most cases the homeless put their life on the line and end up where they are at,” Bustamante said. “I used to give out spare change and often as I could but now it just

AUDIENCE & ENGAGEMENT EDITOR • THE PROSPECTOR

As the winter season prolongs, the frigid temperatures can become more of an inconvenience to any local. For those without a place to call home, it becomes a battle for survival. Given the migrant influx over the past year and various situations that can lead to people losing their homes, cold nights bring no form of comfort to anyone left stranded. There are many reasons why people or even families get displaced from their homes. According to epchomeless.org, 1,112 homeless individuals were living in either shelters or the streets of El Paso in 2023. 16.8% of that population are migrants seeking asylum and with the wrath of winter, that number is expected to rise. The Rescue Mission of El Paso, a non-profit organization, provides a temporary homes to people who do not have a roof over their heads. Director of Marketing, Daniela Ramos says the biggest challenge is providing basic needs when the shelter has no direct source of income.

Migrants await entry into shelter to escape harsh winter. Photo by SalmaPaola Baca/The Prospector

seems like a gateway for everyone to pity them.” Many El Pasoans have the idea that some people in the homeless community put Rescue Mission of El Paso themselves in serves daily breakfast for the their situations, local homeless population. but Ramos says Photo by SalmaPaola Baca/ that is just a tiThe Prospector mid perspective the majority may have. “There is a lack of empathy. In analyzing them, many reduce them to one narrative, and it is not very human of us,” Ramos said. “They have been victims in many ways but they also accept that they have been made responsible because of it and now they‘re here with us working how to navigate that.” Rescue Mission of El Paso provides drug and alcohol relapse prevention programs for men and women seeking freedom from addiction through Christ-centered recovery. “Some of our programs are about dealing with pain and being able to live with pain without resorting to Daniela Ramos and staff at donation center at Rescue Mission of other things that keep them on the El Paso. Photo by SalmaPaola Baca/The Prospector streets.” Ramos said. Out of the 1,112 homeless in El teering or donating to any shelter Sandra Leon, a local citizen strugPaso County, 43.3% report having gling to find shelter, talks about how around the city. long-term disabilities, 37.7% with The Rescue Mission of El Paso is acsome days can be mentally challenzero income, 23.9% report having cepting donations of canned goods, ging for not knowing what her next mental conditions, and 26.1% are over-the-counter medications, step in life is. just children. “I worry that I am stuck this way fo- diapers, blankets and warm clothes Within the shelter, individuals are rever, I know there are some shelters for all ages. Donations are accepted welcomed with a warm meal and any day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. locawho can help but thinking about compassion amongst the entire staff. where I will end up isn’t always ted at 221 N. Lee St. To contact the Displaced civilians are able to gather promising,” Leon said. Rescue Mission of El Paso call (915) at the Rescue Mission of El Paso 532-2575. Ramos says the rest of the El Paso for certain needs as long as needed, community can help out by volunMarco Hinojosa is the audience and engagement editor and may be reached at mhinojosa4@miners.utep.edu until they know their next move.

Coach Don Haskins’ legacy lives on BY ERIK ACOSTA EIC • THE PROSPECTOR

A game changer, mentor, and legend is what El Pasoans would describe legendary Coach Don Haskins and his unforgettable impact on the UTEP community. He was the first coach in history to start five African American players in the 1966 national championship game. He also led the Miners to 719 wins. Don Haskins will now be on the UTEP campus forever in the form of a seven-foot statue. The unique bronze figure, donated by Dan and JoAnn Longoria, will depict Haskins in his iconic courtside pose. “It has been a remarkable journey to bring Coach Haskins statue to UTEP, a journey fueled by passion and anticipation,” Dan said. “Our hearts are filled with excitement as we prepare to unveil this tribute to the El Paso community.” Haskins‘ dedication toward athletics, education and students changed the path of athletics at UTEP.

Haskins also created equality for student athletes, an influence that still resonates with many generations of Miners. UTEP student Briana Rubio expresses how the upcoming statue will be monumental for the university and Haskins‘s legacy. “I was surprised there wasn‘t already something in place to kind of honor him, something that students can physically look at and be reminded of his accomplishments,” Rubio said. “It‘s the only title we have at UTEP, so it is a big deal and monumental, his contribution integrated basketball teams for the NCAA.” It has been nearly three decades since he graced the sidelines, many still say Haskins was ahead of his time and made breakthroughs in sports for the university. UTEP student Gizelle Durate believes having the statue would allow students to learn more about the long history of UTEP‘s basketball program. “I‘m excited to learn more about the statue,” Durate said. “It‘s import-

ant for the UTEP community to acknowledge our history that was made here in UTEP and to grow within that and learn our history in basketball,” Durate said. In a press release from UTEP, President Heather Wilson, Ph.D., considers the upcoming statue a significant way to honor him and for students to remember his legacy. “This statue is a fitting way to honor Don Haskins, a giant in basketball who forever changed the game,” Wilson said. “I’m looking forward to remembering him surrounded by the players he coached and the El Pasoans who cheered him on.” Brian Hanlon created the statue and is a trained master sculptor. Hanlon considers creating the sculpture of a beloved basketball icon a rewarding experience. “Crafting the sculpture of Don Haskins for UTEP was a profound experience,” Hanlon said. “Our goal was to capture the intensity of Coach Haskins on the court leading his athletes to victory.”

Photo illustration of the Don Haskins statue set to be unveiled during a prep rally on Feb. 24. Photo of courtesy of UTEP Athletics

The university will unveil the unique seven-foot statue Feb. 24 in a prep rally celebrating the legendary coach and his career outside the Don Haskins Center. The event will be open to the public so people can memorialize and honor the coach

who forever brought in a new era for basketball at UTEP. Erik Acosta is the editor-in-chief and may be reached at emacosta6@miners.utep.edu

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Arts & Culture

Meagan Garcia, editor

Clear the runway for Hex by Lex’s

new fashion wave

Alexis Lopez, owner of “Hex by Lex” presents a new Spring/Summer 2024 collection to the people of El Paso at a fashion show called, “Alchemy.” Photo by Dominique Macias/The Prospector BY MARCO HINOJOSA A&E EDITOR • THE PROSPECTOR

From blasting bumping tunes to flashing strobing lights, unique fashion is back in the Borderland and is here to stay. As El Paso lives through another long winter Alexis Lopez, owner of fashion brand Hex by Lex, gives the city a splash of summer with her latest spring/ summer 2024 collection. Head designer Lopez hosted her “Alchemy” fashion show Jan. 26 and shared stunning outfits for locals to see. The show comprised

of numerous looks from short skirts to jaw-dropping gowns and heels. Ornate details are not only found in Lopez’s clothing but also embedded in the models’ nail art, also done by Lopez. Lopez has had her empire for around three years and her craft only continues to flourish, expanding her horizons with every clothing item she creates. “It is honestly insane I have this many supporters behind me because I started publicizing myself

Perfectly exotic, yet pristine look by Hex by Lex, modeled by Andrea. Photo by Dominique Macias/The Prospector

about a year ago and there has been constant support,” Lopez said. “It’s amazing.” Lopez shares that when she first announced the show via Instagram, seating was sold out the same day. The designer speaks about how her inspiration is derived from scoping what is around her and putting her own twist on it, making it her unique vision. “I kind of pick and choose, walking around in my daily life just seeing random stuff that will inspire

me,” Lopez said. “Inspiration always sparks at random times.” Lopez’s empire also includes a team of hairstylists and make-up artists (MUAs) that all contributed to the fashion show. MUA Maliah Armendariz shares how she felt working makeup for such an extravagant event. “In all honesty, I am very proud of our team, I am very proud of myself,” Armendariz said. “This was beyond my expectations. I’m speechless.”

As the hour struck for models to begin walking down the runway, each look was served with individuality and extravagance. Runway model Maya Young shares how she felt strutting down the runway and being a face for Hex by Lex. “It felt amazing,” Young said. “It felt so powerful walking down and having everyone watch me, being able to display some amazing work, it was phenomenal. I am so honored. Lex is one of the best seamstresses I know here in El Paso. The entire line of clothing she does is so impressive, her work speaks for itself, so I am so honored to be wearing it.” The night ended with smiles on every attendee’s face after being graced by fascinating outfits all created by the fashion mastermind, “Lex.” Lopez shared that she hopes to see more support from the community as her business grows. The spring/summer 2024 collection brings a new form of power when it comes to clothing, it is bold and unique. With the upcoming sunny season approaching, it brings the perfect opportunity to bring in new, brighter pieces and ditch the old wintery ones. Clothing can be used to express oneself in various ways, and everyone has their own style, but for those who are trying to switch up their wardrobe, Lopez shares some advice. “If you feel good in it, it doesn’t matter what anybody else thinks,” Lopez said. “If you aren’t serving looks, you aren’t doing it right.” Hex by Lex is not losing its groove and continues to prosper with only more creative and bold pieces to come. To order any of these special pieces, contact Lopez on Instagram @hexbylex. Marco Hinojosa is the audience and engagement editor and may be reached at mhinojosa4@miners.utep.edu

The mastermind behind the exotic clothing; designer and owner of Hex by Lex, Alexis Lopez. Photo by Dominique Macias/The Prospector

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The UTEP Dinner Theatre presents a post-apocalyptic rock extravaganza B Y A LY S O N R O D R I G U E Z CONTRIBUTOR • THE PROSPECTOR

Travel to a far-off future where rock ‘n’ roll doesn’t exist, by coming to the UTEP Dinner Theatre’s newest show, “We Will Rock You.” Opening weekend for the rock and roll musical will be Friday, Feb. 2 to Sunday, Feb.4 and by popular demand, will continue running until Sunday, Feb. 25. “We Will Rock You,” is a musical written by Ben Elton and features popular songs from the legendary band “Queen.” The musical first appeared in 2002 at the West End at the Dominion Theatre. It became the longest running show in London’s West End History and is in the top ten running musicals of all time. Since then, the play has been showcased in theatres worldwide and now in El Paso. The story takes place in a distant future on the I-Planet ruled by the Killer Queen. Everyone in this fictional land thinks, feels and behaves the same. The musical chronicles the tale of a gang of bohemians who fight to bring back rock music, free thought and fashion. The two main characters are revolutionaries trying to save rock ‘n’ roll in a post-apocalyptic world, an especially impactful story in an age where algorithms predict everyone’s preference. Interim director of the UTEP Dinner Theatre, Jaime Barba says he chose “We Will Rock You” to

make the staff happy and to get the staff ’s creativity flowing by doing something different. “One of the reasons why we chose this show is because everybody loves Queen music,” Barba said. “The staff and I got excited to do something that isn’t your usual golden age musical which is what we did last fall.” Many talented UTEP students are a part of the cast including John Levick as the lead role Galileo, Alyssa Bustillos as Scaramouche, Chloe Curtis as Oz, Peter Fogle as Buddy, Fernando Romero as Kashoggi, Erik Orozco as Brit and Jada Ward as the Killer Queen. The ensemble is comprised of Ahleah Davis-Wilson, Consuelo Gonzales, Elise Herndon, Eliana Jimenez, Isabella Kelly, Ajith Kumar, Daniel Maciel, Emily Minerva, Emma Leigh Montes, Carlos Nunez, Victor Ortega, Sylvia Quiroz, Angel Rodriguez and Bryant Webb. “The songs in the play are orchestrated a little differently from what you would usually hear if you turned on the radio and heard a Queen song,” Barba said. “We needed to be sure to have several people who could hit the high notes in a pop rock style. Luckily the right people showed up and they’re doing very well with all of the songs and everyone who comes to the show is in for a treat.” Dinner performances start at 6:30 p.m., Feb.2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15 and 17.

“We Will Rock You” written by Ben Elton, first appeared in 2002 and as its title suggests, it features songs by Queen. The cast consists of several UTEP students. Photo courtesy of the UTEP Dinner Theatre

They also offer a dinner discount performance for certain nights which are Feb.8 and 15. The Matinee dinner performance is at 1:00 p.m., Feb. 4. The no dinner matinee performance at 2:00 p.m. will be Feb. 11 and 18. For Friday and Saturday dinner performances adult tickets are $53.50. UTEP faculty and staff, Alumni Association members,

children, non-UTEP students, and military are $51.50 and UTEP students pay $43.50 for their ticket. For Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday performances, prices range from $46.50 to $48.50 for the public and $38.50 for UTEP students. Sunday no-dinner matinee performance prices range from $30.50 to $32.50 for the public and $22.50 for UTEP students.

Tickets are available at the UTEP Ticket Center or visit the Ticketmaster website. For more information or ticket prices for the show visit their website, https://www.utep.edu/ liberalarts/udt/ and follow them on Instagram @utepdinnertheatre. Alyson Rodriguez is a contributor and may be reached at aerodriguez20@miners.utep.edu; @alyson_rod1127 on X.

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There is a new “Mean Girls” movie and yes, it is a musical. The movie has received many mixed reviews spanning from the fashion to the awkward product placement to some not even knowing that it was a musical in the first

place, which caused a bit of an uproar. The movie is directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. with Tina Fey coming back not only to write but also to reprise her role as Ms. Norbury.

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Sports

MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE AT THE DON VS JAX STATE Nicholas Maes, editor

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Women’s basketball ‘Defends the Don’ with two back-to-back wins BY NICHOLAS MAES, EMMANUEL RIVAS

SPORTS EDITOR, CONTRIBUTOR • THE PROSPECTOR

The UTEP women’s basketball team (7-11, C-USA 2-3) won their game over LA Tech (8-12, C-USA 2-3) in an extremely close game Jan. 25. With a final score of 61-57, the Miners made a comeback in the fourth quarter. The game was off to a rough start, as LA Tech took the first possession, but the Miners pushed through, as senior guard Erin Wilson put up the first two points of the game. LA Tech came back with a three-pointer by junior guard Amaya Brannon. The Miners would close out both the first and second quarters within two points of LA Tech, but not in the lead, as they trailed behind by three points at the end of the second quarter (27-30). However, despite the rocky start, the Miners persevered and gave LA Tech a fight that was too tough to beat. The third quarter began with LA Tech senior forward Anna Larr Roberson scoring two points, only putting the lead further from UTEP’s grasp (27-32). The Miners pushed hard, as they briefly took the lead with under a minute remaining (42-41). LA Tech managed to take the lead before the quarter ended, putting the Miners down one point (42-43). The last quarter of the game proved to be the most crucial to the game. There was only one lead change at the start of the fourth quarter, and LA Tech was unable to take the lead again. The Miners played hard defense, forcing LA Tech to run the shot clock. Travelling violations would also plague LA Tech into giving the Miners possession of the ball throughout the quarter. The final minutes of the game had fans out of their seats, as LA Tech still had the potential to take the game with less than a minute remaining (58-57). LA Tech’s points would come to an end, as the Miners would put up another three to close out the game, via a layup by Wilson and a free throw shot by junior guard Delma Zita. With a new coaching staff, the Miners struggled to find their groove, but the team played a hard defense, throughout the whole game, which is something Wilson credits to the team’s win. “The defense call was sticky, which means nobody leave their man, I mean everybody was pretty much on the same page,” Wilson said. At the Western Kentucky game, we weren’t on the same page, and we ended up losing by one, and this time we made sure everyone was on

The UTEP women’s basketball team celebrates a score against Louisiana Tech on Jan. 25. Photo by Joel Molina/The Prospector

the same page, so we guarded, and we finished.” Head coach Keitha Adams said that the team has been putting the hard work in at practice over the past week, following their loss to Western Kentucky (13-8, C-USA 4-2). She also credits better leadership of the team by the two point guards, freshman Aaliyah Stanton and Zita. Adams also discussed what the win means for her and the team. “I think what it means for us is that we’ve shown that we can finish the game out, and execute,” Adams said. “When you rebound good things happen, and I think our two point guards did the best they’ve done all year, both of them, of managing the game.” After only winning two of the team’s last five matchups, the UTEP women’s basketball team (8-3, C-USA 3-3) fought for a hard-earned win over the C-USA newcomer Sam Houston University (5-13, C-USA 0-6) during “Noche Latina” Jan. 27. The Sam Houston Bearkats would be the first to strike with a jumper from junior guard Tamera Derrough. The score would remain untouched until UTEP senior guard Mahri Petree nailed a three-pointer at 8:27. The two teams exchanged the lead a few times until the game was tied up at seven points each, when UTEP senior forward, Jane Asinde, scored from within the paint. A number of possessions would go by with neither team managing to score until junior guard Diarrah

Sissoko handed the ball off to junior guard Kassidy Dixon for a layup giving the Bearkats a 9-7 lead. The Miners’ defense would not allow the Bearkats to score until the final four minutes of the quarter allowing themselves to take the lead, thanks to a trip to the freethrow line by junior guard Delma Zita and a jumper by Petree. The final minutes of the first quarter were competitive, but Sam Houston would find itself on top 21-18 at the first buzzer thanks to a 4-0 run in the final 83 seconds of the first quarter. The Bearkats would maintain a hefty lead for a large part of the second quarter, but a trip to the free throw line by Asinde would allow the Miners to tie the game up 3434 with just over two minutes left in the half. UTEP would ride this wave of momentum on defense into the final seconds of the half not allowing Sam Houston to score following Asinde’s free throw. The Miners would end the half on top with a score of 36-34. Several minutes passed in the third quarter before either team could manage to score aside from a game-tying jumper made by Derrough via an assist by sophomore forward Elena Houghton in the opening minute. It would be Sam Houston to strike first following the scoring drought thanks to an assist from Derrough to senior forward Kaylee Jefferson. The score would remain within three points for the Miners until the final two minutes of the quarter

following a three-point shot by Jefferson which extended the Bearkats’ lead to six points with a score of 50-44. The Bearkats would finish the third quarter with a sizable 52-46 lead over the Miners. To start the final quarter of the game, the Miners quickly closed the gap going on a 5-0 run, bringing the score within two points with 8:10 left to play. Sam Houston would then push back going on a 7-0 run which was tapped off by a three-pointer by junior guard Sydnee Kemp in the fourth minute. The score would read 59-52 following the threepoint attempt by Kemp. It seemed that Sam Houston would take the game as ESPN

Analytics favored a Bearkats win by 86% but the tides would shift for the Miners with just under 2:30 to play. A foul committed against freshman guard Aaliyah Stanton following a successful layup attempt would give the Miners a chance at a three-point play. Stanton would nail the free throw attempt, giving the Miners a two-point lead. The Miners defense would tighten in the final moments of the game not allowing a single point while the offense would muster three more points to secure the game. The final score favored the Miners 66-61. The top scorers for both teams, Asinde and Jefferson, scored 16 points each. This performance also marks Asinde’s eight double-double with the Miners. After the game Miners Head Coach Keitha Adams tipped her hat to the opposition noting that the close scores at the end of each quarter gave UTEP a good fight. “I thought Sam Houston played us hard today, played tough, and made us earn it,” Adams said. “Things weren’t looking too good for a little bit, but we got some good stops and I thought we executed down the stretch and played hard.” The Miners now pack their bags for a three-game road stint with stops at Jax State (6-12, C-USA 1-5), Liberty University (8-13, C-USA 3-3) and New Mexico State University (9-10, C-USA 3-3). UTEP will not return to the Don Haskins Center until 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 to take on the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers (13-8, C-USA 4-2). Nicholas Maes is the sports editor and may be reached at nemaes@miners.utep.edu. Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela Armendariz is a contributor and may be reached at erivas7@utep.edu: @rivasemmanuel2 on Instagram.

Junior guard Delma Zita calls out play against senior guard Shanti Henry versus the Sam Houston Bearkats Jan. 27 at the Don Haskins Center. Photo by Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela/The Prospector

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Women’s tennis suffers setback in back-to-back games BY H. CATCHING MARGINOT CONTRIBUTOR • THE PROSPECTOR

UTEP Tennis lost backto-back games to Tarleton State and Weber State on Jan. 26 and Jan. 27. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

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After a victorious first spring opener for UTEP Tennis, the team has recorded their official losses against Weber State University and Tarleton State University. The team played two games over the weekend with both highlights and lowlights. Head coach Ivan Fernandez says the team continues to put in hard work early in the season. “While we fought hard today, Tarleton fought harder and got us on all but one doubles and one singles match,” UTEP head coach Ivan Fernandez said. “The overall match score doesn’t really capture how close some of these matches were. I hope today was a good learning experience that they can put into action tomorrow when we face another uphill challenge.” During the first game, four of the six matches in singles went three sets. Sophomore Paloma Hennicaux was a highlight in singles, quickly jumping over Junior Maretha Burger for a 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory at No. 6 singles. Junior Carlotta

Mencaglia and Freshman Hanna Telzynska flew through Senior Elsa Boison and Junior Noelia Lorca at 6-1, at No. 2 doubles position. The Texans eventually took the team point early in the process, winning No. 1 and No. 3 singles. Texan’s Senior Martha Makantasi and Burger both swatted Junior Zuzanna Szczepanska and Senior Elena Dibattista for the top spot, 6-1. Soon Hennicaux put up a strong fight with a three-set victory, but Dibattista couldn’t hold with a score of 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 vs. Texan’s Lorca at No. 5 singles. Toward the end, Miner’s Telzynska, Lebisova, and Szczepanska battled it all out in each of their respective single matches to the very last call, but ultimately fell to Tarleton State. Although there were parts of the match that shined bright like Telzynska and Dibattista recording wins in straight sets in singles, it wasn’t enough with the Wildcats stealing the win. Szczepanski also suffered the same fate, keeping a three-set loss with 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 against Wildcat Dylan Lolotie in

No. 3 singles. With the same score, both Hennicaux and Lebisova were clipped by Wildcats Lolotie and Sicely Ferreira at No. 3 doubles. However, Telzynska and Mencaglia cruised through the Wildcats at No. 2 doubles against Li Yang (Cindy) Ping An and Kenadee Semenik with a score of 6-4. Fernandez stressed the hard work the team showed in both games and what would need to be done in future games. “We lost another tough one today” (regarding Weber State), UTEP head coach Ivan Fernandez said. “We are just having too many ups and downs in our play, making it difficult to play with consistency. We are again having to learn tough lessons as we go, but I know it will make us better in the long run.” The Miners will look to get back on track when they wrap up the season-opening four-match homestand vs. UT Arlington Feb. 7. H. Catching Marginot is a contributor and can be reached at hcmarginot@miners.utep.edu.

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supports UTEP students who are applying for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships to fund graduate school and overseas experiential learning (research, teaching assistantships, etc.). What is an external fellowship? Nationally competitive funding opportunities that are: • Based on academic merit as opposed to ﬁnancial need • Open to students from a variety of majors • Eligibility, application materials, and deadlines vary depending on the award • Involve a substantial amount of time commitment and careful planning

What do these awards provide? Depends on the award, includes but is not limited to: • Funding for overseas experiential learning: research, intensive language study, teaching assistantships, etc., both during undergrad and beyond • Funding for graduate school either domestically or abroad

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UTEP track and field breaks records at UNM Albuquerque Invitational meet BY GIANLUCA CUEVAS STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER • THE PROSPECTOR

The UTEP indoor track team was ready to set the standard at the New Mexico Team Open at the Albuquerque Convention Center Jan. 26 and 27. From El Paso to four hours to Albuquerque, the only time that mattered was the record times they broke on the track. With broken records and personal bests, freshman Xavier Butler set the tone on day one in the 200 meter and 60-meter dash with personal records. Butler now ranks fifth in Conference USA with his time (20.95). also tied the fifth fastest all time 200m indoor time with Daniel Ward (2005) on the all-time top 10 list in program history. Seeming five was his lucky number in the 60-meter dash, Butler

clocked in a new personal best with a 6.75 in the prelims as he became ranked 5th in C-USA for the event. Other notables were Oriade Rashid who clocked a new personal best in the men’s 200-meter dash marking 21.27, which now ranks him second in C-USA behind fellow teammate Xavier Butler. 400-meter runner Julio Pacheco Estrada also managed to run a personal best while finishing second overall in the 400-meter race. Jaku Belik won his second straight high jump event of the season. Falling short of his C-USA number 1 leading mark of 2.10m, Belik posted 2.09m which has now helped him win three high jump events darting back to last year’s indoor C-USA championships. Joyce Kemboi recorded a new personal best, which helped her take second place overall in the New Mexico

Invitational. Kemboi finished with a 9:29:37 in the women’s 3000-meter on Friday. Meanwhile, Boubna Benhadja, clocked in at 54.84 for her first ever indoor 400-meter race, which placed her second overall at the track meet and in C-USA. In the 200-meter race, Niesha Burgher came close to breaking her own school record. With her personal best and current school record (23.17) Burgher clocked in with a 23.18 on Friday. Her time currently ranks 1st in C-USA Jordani Woodley has now broken the school record in back-to-back occasions, breaking the record once in his freshman year, sophomore year and now twice in his junior year. Marking a 7.75 at the Stan Scott invitational and now a new best of 7.73, Woodley set the school re-

Aman Verma sprints to the finish at a track meet in Albuquerque on Jan. 26. Photo by Joel Molina/The Prospector

cord and C-USA best time in the men’s 60-meter hurdles. “We set two new school records again by the same two individuals as last time. In addition to new records, we had several conference leading marks, personal bests, and we made excellent progress as a team from our first outing two weeks ago,” UTEP Director of Track and Field Mika Laaksonen said. “Next week is another bye week until we finish our

regular season at Texas Tech in two weeks against the stiffest competition of the season yet. I expect a strong move forward again as a team.” The Miners will conclude their indoor track regular season at Texas Tech’s Jarvis Scott Open on February 9-10 at the Techs Tech Sports Performance Center. The Miners will then have a bye week before heading out to Lynchburg, Va. For C-USA indoor conference championships on February 23-25. Gianluca Cuevas is a staff photographer and can be reached at gcuevas7@miners.utep.edu

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