The Prospector

More bang for your buck

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Fireworks sales are not anticipated to decline this year, said TNT Fireworks manager Fernando Viramontes.

Viramontes, who manages about 40 locations in the El Paso area, said that he predicts this Fourth of July season will be a good one for firework vendors, despite the current economic climate.

Warped Tour celebrates 15 years

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

For years, people have accepted the sunburns that a full day at the Vans Warped Tour blesses upon them. But despite the tender sores, the draining sun is not enough of a deterrent to keep listeners and bands away from the stages of the popular traveling festival.

Officials preach firework caution

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With Independence Day celebrations this week, El Paso residents are gearing up for the upcoming festivities with fireworks. City officials are stressing the importance of a safe Fourth of July holiday.

"I need to be ready for next week," said James Bramble, junior organizational and corporate communication major.

In Brief

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

UTEP alumnus named president of AMA

Despite his busy schedule this year, J. James Rohack, M.D. still finds time to mend for his 23-acre ranch in Bryan, Texas, and to spend time with his wife and stepdaughter.

A Texas cardiologist, Rohack was inaugurated June 16 as the 164th president of the American Medical Association, the nation's largest and most influential physician organizations.

Downtown turns festive for the 4th

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

El Paso will be celebrating the Fourth of July with great food, music and the largest firework display in the city. The 8th annual Downtown Street Festival will be a family event where tradition and cultures merge.

The festival will be held July 3 and 4, at the El Paso Convention Center, located in the heart of owntown El Paso.

Sit down with Saosin

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This year's Vans Warped Tour is set to be a rocking one. Headlining the Hurley stage will be Saosin, a post-hardcore band from California. Lead vocalist Cove Reber sat down with The Prospector to chat about the band's experiences with the tour.

Q: How has the Warped Tour been for Saosin this year?

A: These are the first shows back for us in about six months, so it's pretty nerve-racking.

'Prototype' infects gamers

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The city of Manhattan is overrun with a virus outbreak that, once infected, causes humans to turn into zombie-like monsters. You are Alex Mercer, who wakes up in a morgue with incredible, superhuman powers. He cannot remember a single thing that happened or who he even is.

Generals continue winning ways

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Big defense was the key for the El Paso Generals in their win over the Colorado Ice. Despite returning from a 25-hour road trip from St. Louis the day before the game, the Generals were able to clinch a share of the Lone Star Division title and a first-round bye in the playoffs.

Diablos continue holiday tradition

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The sound of bombs blasting in the sky, colored lights that can brighten the darkest places, even for a brief moment, formations and images that take your breath away, are among things El Pasoans will get to witness following the conclusion of games this special weekend.

In Brief

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Basketball invited to the NIT For the first time in program history the women's basketball team will open its campaign with the Preseason NIT, one of the nation's premiere preseason events. The Miners, who finished the 2008-09 season with an 18-12 record, will be one of 16 teams comprising the field in this year's tournament, which will tip off at eight sites throughout the country Nov.

Enjoy the Fourth

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

As I turned the page to my calendar and realized it's July, two things popped into my mind: school is one month closer and Independence Day is only three days away.

The former causes me to burst into tears, while the latter brings a ton of joy to my life.

Cartoon

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Reik conmueve a sus fans en El Paso

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

El pasado 18 de Junio, las bandas mexicanas se presentaron en El Paso County Coliseum. Reik, la banda principal de la noche, horas antes del concierto estuvo en una firma de autografos patrocinada por la compaVerizon Wireless. A las 8 p.m. dio inicio el concierto con los juarenses Codek.

Music Spotlight: Giraffe(s)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A giraffe's habitat is usually a wild, exotic safari. A far cry from the cozy El Paso music scene the trio Giraffe(s) call home.

Campus Crime Watch - June

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

See what is happening on campus for the month of June. The Prospector will be regularly updating this map based on the UTEP Police Department's Crime and Incident Logs.

Sights and sounds: Sunset Heights Block Party

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The dawn of a new summer collided with the sights and sounds of local music, art and dance, which brought together a community rich in creativity.