Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Jose Soto

Jose Soto , Staff Reporter

Jose Soto is a multimedia journalism major with a minor in creative writing. He joined The Prospector team in November of 2013 as an entertainment reporter. Jose previously wrote fashion blogs for various mediums. He has since written about musical performances, restaurant reviews, artist features and writes occasional columns. In addition to writing for the Prospector, Jose also writes for Minero Magazine and for The City Magazine. A fan of prose and lyricism, he also writes material on his personal time.  A musical enthusiasts as well, he strives to keep a broad music library and hopes to write music reviews while transitioning into news reporting as well.  He also highly enjoys coffee, reading a good book and dining out. Jose plans to pursue a career with The New York Times, The Denver Post or NPR.

All content by Jose Soto
Radioheads newest album, A Moon Shaped Pool, was released online on May 8. The physical CD will be released May 17.

Radiohead’s “A Moon Shaped Pool” is yet another hit for the band

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor May 12, 2016

Being a Radiohead fan can be complicated. The band is perpetually expanding and changing their sound, from album to album, from track to track. Fans and mere listeners alike can’t cling to expectations when Radiohead drops new music, which is exactly...

Continue Reading
Malolam is located at 5001 N. Mesa St. and is a convenient place close to UTEP for graduates to celebrate.

Top 5 bars where you can celebrate graduation

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor May 3, 2016

As if graduating isn’t stressful enough, now you have to decide where to go to celebrate your accomplishment. There are a few spots in town that will make perfect hosts for your festivities. Here is a list of places to consider: 1.) Malolam- The Mexican...

Continue Reading

A Long Overdue Goodbye

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor May 3, 2016

Some goodbyes are harder to say than others, which is probably why I have delayed it for so long. I have spent the majority of my adulthood in and out of college. It’s been like a toxic relationship, you break up and get back together frequently. But...

Continue Reading
Arturo Gonzalez improvises with the guitar.

Arturo Gonzalez takes guitar playing to another level

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor April 26, 2016

If it weren’t for family and curiosity, Arturo Gonzalez perhaps wouldn’t have picked up the guitar and learned a unique method of playing, leading him to win the UTEP Picks Talent contest twice. Gonzalez, a senior microbiology major, has been playing...

Continue Reading

[Video] Natalicio named among TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential

Jose Soto and Amanda Guillen April 21, 2016

TIME Magazine named UTEP President Diana Natalicio as one of their 2016 100 Most Influential People In The World on April 21 under the leaders category, among such notables as President Barack Obama, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President...

Continue Reading
How to be fashionable and eco-friendly at the same time

How to be fashionable and eco-friendly at the same time

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor April 19, 2016

Most clothing stores sell fast-fashion clothes, which means production is excessively expedited to keep up with the most current trends and get them into department stores as quickly as possible. This process can mean a large amount of sweatshops using...

Continue Reading

Upcoming festivals to offer a fun time

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor April 12, 2016

It’s often said that there isn’t much to do in El Paso, but that will soon be fallacy as three festivals, the Sun City Bacon Fest, the El Paso Burger and Craft Beer Fest and the Sun City Craft Beer Festival, come to the borderland. With these upcoming...

Continue Reading
UTEP Picks Talent first prize winner Berenice Gómez accepts her $1,000 prize.

UTEP Picks Talent showcases student body talent

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor April 6, 2016

  Songwriters, dancers, rappers, pianists and even a religious electronic music artist were among the acts that showcased their talent at the annual UTEP Picks Talent show on April 6 at the Magoffin Auditorium. The show hosted 20 student acts,...

Continue Reading
“Lust & Wonder”is the newest book from author Augusten Burroughs. The book is a memoir based on Burroughs’ troubled love affairs.

Delivers high in lust, underwhelming in wonder: ‘Lust & Wonder’

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor April 5, 2016

Augusten Burroughs, a New York City author, kicks off his newest book, “Lust & Wonder,” by recalling how he met a past lover by the name of Mitch. Mitch is also a published author in New York City, where both he and Burroughs reside. Burroughs’...

Continue Reading

Judgemental gays at the gym—big surprise

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor March 29, 2016

Going to the gym is an experience, and it isn’t always a positive one. Getting yourself to the gym in the first place takes quite an amount of will power because, in most cases, you are seeking body image improvements. Already, it’s something that...

Continue Reading
Gentlemen’s Republic Barbersalon is located at 1712 N Mesa St. The business offers complimentary adult beverages, messages, pedicures and other grooming services along with haircuts.

Gentlemen’s Republic Barbersalon offers unique experience

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor March 29, 2016

Laura Mercedez Sanchez was getting her nails painted at a local salon when a man walked in looking to get a manicure. “I could tell it was embarrassing for him because the women were laughing and asking him what color he wanted his nails to be,”...

Continue Reading
Café Mayapan, located at 2000 Texas Ave is the home of La Mujer Obrera, a non-profit organization run by women.

La Mujer Obrera helps women find power through their roots

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor March 22, 2016

The borderland has been continuously served by a local non-profit organization for the last 34 years. La Mujer Obrera has empowered women by finding solutions through means of education and training and by addressing and improving the issues faced by...

Continue Reading
Aaron Torres pins one of his designs that stems from a geographic influence. Torres’ “Transparent” exhibit will take place on March 25 at Dream Chasers Club, located at 200 S. Santa Fe St.

Sleep, Never seeks to empower local art scene

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor March 15, 2016

A local fashion designer and his clothing line are taking a different approach in the fashion industry. While many high-end fashion companies might not take into account their social impact on the environment and laborers, Sleep, Never is socially conscious...

Continue Reading
I Painted That! is located at 5200 N. Mesa St. C102, will offer a student discount with valid I.D. during spring break.

Alternative ways to spend your spring break

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor March 1, 2016

While most students will be traveling to party hotspots such as Las Vegas, Cabo San Lucas or South Padre Island, and some will party here at home, there are those who prefer to take the time off from their studies to relax and enjoy the simpler things...

Continue Reading
Re-release of ‘Off The Wall’ reiterates Jackson’s first historic contribution

Re-release of ‘Off The Wall’ reiterates Jackson’s first historic contribution

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor March 1, 2016

Many of us may not be able to recall a time where Michael Jackson was not “off the wall,” but there was a short-lived period in time where the self-proclaimed King of Pop wasn’t as eccentric or as successful as he was post his “Thriller” album....

Continue Reading
Hotel Indigo is located at 325 N. Kansas St. in downtown El Paso. The hotel includes a modish pool, contemporary rooms and the Circa 1963 bar.

Hotel Indigo offers a modern take on lodging

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor February 23, 2016

In the heart of downtown, in the middle of some of the city’s federal and bar districts, a new hotel has recently opened its doors for business. But it isn’t just any hotel and it isn’t opening just any doors. The lavish and highly praised hotel...

Continue Reading
Animal Collective loses momentum in ‘Painting With’

Animal Collective loses momentum in ‘Painting With’

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor February 23, 2016

Animal Collective is no stranger to avant-garde renditions of pop tunes, always finding uncharted territory to take its whimsical and adventurous sound. It’s ecstatic, and sometimes esoteric, songs have never followed the same structure and never found...

Continue Reading
The Gospel Explosion will be held on Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.

The Gospel Explosion celebrates National Black History Month

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor February 16, 2016

One UTEP event will feature song and dance to showcase the rich history of the African American community to celebrate National Black History Month.  With dancers, choirs and poets on the bill, the event will not only honor the struggles and triumphs...

Continue Reading
Kopi Coffee located at 205 Cincinnati Ave., is a newly opened coffee shop in the Cincinnati District.

Five local hot spots to take your Valentine

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor February 9, 2016

Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching, and some people might find themselves drawing a blank thinking about a place to take their date. Here are five suggestions of some of El Paso’s hotspots that will make Valentine’s Day, or any other day, a...

Continue Reading
“Rapture, Death to EDM,” will take place on Feb. 6 in an undisclosed location.

‘Rapture, Death the EDM’ aims to refocus crowd to original rave scene

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor February 2, 2016

On any given weekend in El Paso, you can find events and clubs playing electronic dance music. 301 Nightlife, The Garden, Hardpop Bundesbar in Ciudad Juárez and many other local hotspots are few of the names where you can expect to hear the musical genre...

Continue Reading
Later, Later is located at 109 N. Coldwell Street right behind the Chihuahua’s Southwest University Stadium.

If you haven’t been to Later, Later, you need to go now, now

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor February 2, 2016

It’s hard to find a bar in El Paso that is inviting to all walks of life and has such a beautiful view that allows you to enjoy the beauty of the borderland. Or at least it was. Situated in the vintage and historic San Francisco district, Later, Later...

Continue Reading

Prickly Elder is inviting with nostalgic decor

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor January 26, 2016

It takes some creativity and originality to create a niche bar, especially in a city where the bar scene is growing. But one recently opened location has taken niche to another level.  Opening the door to the Prickly Elder on 916 N. Mesa Street, will...

Continue Reading
Roman Martinezs Star Wars Loteria pieces are being sold at the Red Door Vintage, located 820 N. Mesa Street.

‘Star Wars Loteria’ helps local artist make a name for himself

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor January 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Other examples of Star Wars Loteria have been circulated before Martinez's work. Although the origins have not been confirmed, it is speculated that first appearances of this kind of work can be found circa 2010 in Austin by artists such...

Continue Reading
Juan Gabriel se presento en El Paso el seis de diciembre como parte de su gira musical Bienvenidos al Noa Noa.

El Don Haskin Center goza de Juan Gabriel

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor December 7, 2015

El orgullo mexicano fue demasiado presente anoche cuando un estadio completamente lleno recibió al divo de Juárez. Con una pequeña sinfonía y un mariachi, se presente el gran compositor y cantante que es una de las mas grandes estrellas de la música...

Continue Reading
Senior corporate and organizational communication major Alberto Rodrgiuez this December.

Upcoming graduate values degree through hardship and triumph

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor December 1, 2015

Graduating from college is a milestone in any student’s life. It is a rewarding experience where all of your scholastic efforts and daily struggles to stay on top of your schoolwork and tasks finally come to fruition. Alberto Rodriguez, a graduating...

Continue Reading
Customers enjoy spending their time at BarMen, a new bar/restaurant that serves tacos and other traditional Mexican dishes.

BarMen serves up quality food and a good time

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor November 24, 2015

Few of the local bars are known for their food as much as they’re known for other aspects of their establishment. I am literally sitting here writing this review thinking about the tacos I had last night. It isn’t often that you find a bar that can...

Continue Reading
Brass Monkey is located at 3233 N. Mesa St, No. 103.

Brass Monkey improves location

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor November 17, 2015

Many might recall 3233 N. Mesa St., No. 103, as a frantic, overly sensual restaurant/bar that catered to the testosterone-driven, mainly male crowd, who wanted to get their football fix along with some eye candy. Cabo Joe’s, the infamous locally owned...

Continue Reading
Sergio Cuerto, coordinator of “Mundo Muerto: A Collective Art Show,” which will open on  Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Glasbox on 210 Poplar St.

‘Mundo Muerto’ casts a different light on death

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor November 10, 2015

The concept of death is understood and dissected differently among nationalities, cultures and individuals. The impression about what happens after our natural life on Earth is over varies between many factors, but one local event will cast light on the...

Continue Reading
Deadbeach Brewery is located at 406 S. Durango St. in downtown El Paso.

New brewery lives up to the hype

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor November 3, 2015

Some people might recall a time when 406 S. Durango St. was once the trendy nightclub called the Motel Bar. Now, the location is home to a newly opened brewery, giving El Paso it’s second much-needed brewery house.  In a city like El Paso, which has...

Continue Reading
Netflix and Thrill

Netflix and Thrill

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor October 27, 2015

The nights have grown longer, chillier and scarier. Halloween is definitely almost here. As vampires and witches roam the streets in search of treats and many put on their costumes to party among the ghoulish, some will opt to bundle up on their couch...

Continue Reading
John Carpenters Halloween had a theatrical release back in 1978. The films musical score heavily impacted its success.

Mine Tracks

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor October 27, 2015

The creaking of a door… a howling at the moon … the wind gust blowing through some chimes … the creaking of a wooden floor–these are all sounds that we correlate with Halloween. A time when the spookiest of sounds make us cringe and check our...

Continue Reading
Sunset Heights Block Party to celebrate eighth year

Sunset Heights Block Party to celebrate eighth year

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor October 22, 2015

There seems to be the constant questioning about what there actually is to do in El Paso. To answer that, you don’t have to look too far from one of the most historical neighborhoods in the city. The Sunset Heights Block Party, which was become an annual...

Continue Reading

The Prospector’s Monday Night Playlist

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor October 19, 2015

Every Tuesday, The Prospector releases a print edition of our publication. This means a long day of work every Monday that usually carries on into late hours. Between editing stories, finding sources, designing pages and the occasional shout-match,...

Continue Reading
‘Sicario’ delivers gruesome reality

‘Sicario’ delivers gruesome reality

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor October 13, 2015

Although it’s been out for over a week, “Sicario” continues to conjure up a roiling mix of opinion and emotion. The star-studded film has been the matter of conversation from Ciudad Juárez Mayor Enrique Serrano, asking Juarenses to refrain from...

Continue Reading
Oktobeerfest caters to beer enthusiasts

Oktobeerfest caters to beer enthusiasts

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor October 13, 2015

It is no secret, El Pasoans love their beer. There are many bars that cater to beer enthusiasts, filling up on craft beers that have become favorites. Soon, these same enthusiasts will be able to attend an event that will highlight and showcase a myriad...

Continue Reading

The underappreciated art of fashion

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor October 6, 2015

This week, the Mercedes-Benz of El Paso Fashion Week will launch their four-day long event that will highlight local, national and international fashion. This event is coming at the end of the El Paso Fashion Week, which also showcased some of the local...

Continue Reading

The Mercedes-Benz of El Paso Fashion Week showcases high-end designs

Jose Soto, Entertainment October 6, 2015

For four days, the artistic and fashionable talent of our region will be on display at the Mercedes-Benz of El Paso Fashion Week, an event that aims to highlight and celebrate the fashion of the Southwest. Already in it’s fifth year, the production...

Continue Reading
Pioneer Plaza is one of eight locations users can rent a bike from SunCycle Bike Share Program.

SunCycle takes the city on a ride

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor September 29, 2015

Residents and visitors of El Paso now have another option when it comes to getting from one destination to another. This new way does not involve a vehicle, making it an environmentally friendly choice for those looking to get around town, particularly...

Continue Reading
The Hoppy Monk, located at 4141 N. Mesa St. is a convenient location to grab a drink before or after the game.

Local hotspots get ready for football season

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor September 22, 2015

Not many things are synonymous with the fall season quite like football. Sport enthusiasts will be herding over to stadiums all across the nation to partake in one of the biggest American traditions; college football. Whether watching it live or through...

Continue Reading
Customers enjoy coffee at Hillside Coffee and Donut located at 4935 N. Mesa St.

When you need your coffee fix: places to grab your cup of joe

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor September 8, 2015

As you walk into the wooden-paved, relaxed ambience of Trade Craft, located at 3737 N. Mesa St., you get the notion that you are in for something rather interesting. The place is welcoming and warm, in the sense that it has a home-like feeling. There...

Continue Reading
Cover art for The Weeknds Beauty Behind The Madness which was released on Aug. 28.

A beautiful ‘Madness’

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor September 1, 2015

The year has already seen many highly prolific albums dropped by some major artists. It seems, however, that one album has drawn both the most attention and anticipation all on its own. With three addictive and beautifully crafted singles released as...

Continue Reading
The Plaza Theater Classic Film Festival returns for it’s eighth year

The Plaza Theater Classic Film Festival returns for it’s eighth year

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor August 6, 2015

El Paso has become home to many annual festivals catering to the many interests and likes of the borderland community. One, in particular, hosts an array of films from various genres, languages and countries. The world’s largest film festival, a prolific...

Continue Reading
The Organic Taco Machine offers El Pasoans a healthier alternative to a traditional Mexican dish.

The Organic Taco Machine serves a healthier El Paso favorite

Jose Soto, Entertainment July 21, 2015

“In what art of science could improvements be made that would more powerfully contribute to increase the comforts and enjoyment of mankind?” This is a quote from Sir Benjamin Thompson from a 1974 essay on the art of cookery, which has help inspire...

Continue Reading

“Whiplash” lashes out some truth

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor July 21, 2015

I recently watched the motion picture titled “Whiplash” upon my brother’s very adamant request, as he had seen it recently. We were kind of late to jump on the bandwagon of this 2014 release, which was heavily acclaimed with numerous positive reviews...

Continue Reading
TradeCraft is located at 3737 North Mesa on the west side of El Paso.

TradeCraft delivers highly recommended service

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor July 14, 2015

With it’s classy ambiance, ample menu of artisan cocktails and coffee perfect for a relaxing moment by yourself or a romantic get together, a new El Paso business is starting to create a name for itself. Conveniently located in the mecca of the Mesa...

Continue Reading
The Dream Chasers Club owner and founder, JAM! folds shirt at the stores location.

Dream Chasers Club invigorates art and fashion

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor July 7, 2015

“Chase dreams, not money!” That is the slogan a local business and its owner are abiding by. By motivating it’s clients and local residents to chase their dreams, the Dream Chasers Club is crafting a new local art movement where people are encouraged...

Continue Reading
El Pasoans rally after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality in all 50 states.

Supreme Courts rules in favor of same-sex marriage

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor June 26, 2015

  In a landmark ruling, The Supreme Court decided in favor of marriage equality in all 50 states on Friday. This ends the possibility of states banning same-sex marriage and must now recognize same-sex unions as legal. The LGBTQ community...

Continue Reading

$310 million gone to waste

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor June 23, 2015

Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently said there are 20,000 “dangerous” drug-related gang members in the Houston area earlier this month. He said this after he signed a bill that will allocate $310 million to help secure the border with advanced technology...

Continue Reading

Local businesses work to ensure summer fun safety

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor June 16, 2015

The sun is blazing, the days are long and the heat is ever rising. Summer is in full effect in the Sun City. That means El Pasoans are taking to the streets to enjoy the hot summer months. The people of El Paso are out and about enjoying themselves now...

Continue Reading
On Thursday, April 30, the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center hosted “Diving Deep.”

Advertising and marketing panelists inspire students at conference

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter May 5, 2015

Advertising and marketing majors at UTEP had the opportunity to gain insight and knowledge from some experts in the field on Thursday. Professionals from both fields gave presentations as part of a panel discussion that aimed to help UTEP students understand...

Continue Reading

Traditional breakfast grows with new location and activities

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter May 5, 2015

As the demanding finals week commences across campus, a UTEP tradition will continue to relieve students from grueling due dates and exams, at least for one night. Students will be able to enjoy from an array of activities, free food, entertainment and...

Continue Reading
Top Ten Seniors, top (left): Mayela Aldaz, Jeremiah Alexander Balcazar,  Karla Becerra, Joselyn Cardenas Anaya and Lisa Haisan. Bottom (left): Steven Taylor Harmon, Beatriz Madrigal Sanchez, Andre Perez-Orozco, Claudia Preza and Esteban Quintanilla.

Hard-working seniors are recognized with prestigious award

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter May 5, 2015

As a child, senior mechanical engineering major Joselyn Cardenas would look up at planes as they flew by and knew one day she wanted to help design them. She is now one step closer to fulfilling her childhood dream. Not only is Cardenas about to graduate,...

Continue Reading

Landmark Radiohead album preserved at Library of Congress

Jose Soto, SHFWire Intern April 28, 2015

Radiohead’s 1997 landmark album, “OK Computer,” has just earned a new credential. The album won the 1998 Grammy for best alternative album and has been a favorite among fans, including myself. Now, it will be preserved by the Library of Congress. “OK...

Continue Reading
The Art Junction studio tour, which took place April 18 and 19, is located at 500 West Paisano St.

Art Junction studio ignites local artists creativity

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter April 28, 2015

Art enthusiasts in the city had the opportunity to see work from local artists and some artistic ensembles last week. The local artists showcased their pieces, from abstract acrylic pieces and bronze sculptures to artisan jewelry, during a two-day event. The...

Continue Reading
Christina Ospina, of Population Connection, is one of about 200 lobbyists who met with members of Congress on Monday to encourage them to repeal the Global Gag Rule, which prohibits funding for international aid groups that advocate family planning or performs abortions. SHFWire photo by Jose Soto.

Abortion rights group seeks end to ‘Gag Rule’

Jose Soto, SHFW Reporter April 15, 2015

WASHINGTON – Pro-abortion rights groups want to overturn two American policies that prevent countries that receive U.S. aid money for using it to support family planning clinics that also perform abortions. The groups are lobbying to change the policy...

Continue Reading
Vidulfo Rosales, public interest attorney for the state of Guerrero, left, and Felipe de la Cruz, professor at Raul Isidro Burgos Rural Teachers College in Ayotzinapa, brief journalists and students at the University of the District of Columbia of the missing 43 Mexican students. Cruz’s barely escaped the kidnapping.

In DC, supporters share story of missing Mexican students

Jose Soto, Scripps Howard Foundation Wire Reporter March 26, 2015

WASHINGTON –  Spread across the floor of a room Monday evening was a hand-designed banner that read “U.S. puts the guns, Mexico puts the dead.” It implied that American-made guns contribute to the thousands of murders committed by drug cartels...

Continue Reading

College students be wary: social media to blame for too many grammar errors

Jose Soto, SHFWire Intern March 17, 2015

While here in Washington, D.C. for an internship, I was fortunate enough to attend the College Media Association Conference in New York City. It is aimed toward multimedia journalists, reporters, photographers and all types of writers and editors. As...

Continue Reading
Fred Sainz, left, of the Human Rights Campaign, and Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the same-sex marriage case before the Supreme Court, and volunteers deliver what they call the People’s Brief, in advance of the April 28 argument in the case.

Supreme Court same-sex marriage brief delivers 207,000 names

Jose Soto, Scripps Howard Foundation Wire Reporter March 6, 2015

WASHINGTON – The fight for same-sex marriage equality made a signature move – 207,551 signatures to be exact. The signatures were presented Friday to the Supreme Court in what the sponsors said was the largest amicus brief filing in history. An...

Continue Reading

Latinos join March for Life, but also face other issues

Jose Soto, SHFWire Intern January 27, 2015

WASHINGTON – Priscilla Trastaway and Jair Vergara, both 20, from Paterson, N.J., are a young couple who have decided that chastity is the best way to prevent difficult situations, including a possible abortion. “We decided that we were going to be...

Continue Reading

Undocumented immigrants’ story creates film and political discussion

Jose Soto, SHFWire Intern January 20, 2015

WASHINGTON - As a high school senior, Oscar Vazquez wasn’t allowed to enlist in the military because he couldn’t provide proof of legal residency. Instead, he entered a robotics competition in 2005 with three of his high school friends, also undocumented,...

Continue Reading

Congress unlikely to react soon to Obama’s immigration order, debaters say

Jose Soto, SHFWire Intern January 20, 2015

WASHINGTON - Two political commentators agreed Monday that President Barack Obama’s executive order on immigration reform will probably remain in effect because Congress is unlikely to take action to change it. “The intention was to provoke a response...

Continue Reading
Jose Soto

Obama’s immigration speech sparks a false flame of hope

Jose Soto, Reporter November 21, 2014

“For more than 200 years, our tradition of welcoming immigrants from around the world has given us a tremendous advantage over other nations,” said Obama during the start of his speech Thursday evening, Nov. 20 about the country’s stagnating immigration...

Continue Reading
Manifestantes demuestran apoyo a secuestrados en Ayotzinapa

Manifestantes demuestran apoyo a secuestrados en Ayotzinapa

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter November 21, 2014

Aproximadamente 80 personas participaron en la manifestación Todos Somos Ayotzinapa que tuvo lugar hoy jueves 20 de noviembre del 2014. La protesta inicio a las afueras del edificio de la Unión de la Universidad de Texas en El Paso y después finalizo...

Continue Reading

UTEP has flunked again on sexual health

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter November 18, 2014

UTEP ranked 122 out of 140 universities in the 2014 Trojan Sexual Health Report Card. The only University of Texas system institution to rank amongst the top 10 was UT Austin.  Trojan Brand Condoms, one of the nations leading condom-making companies,...

Continue Reading
Jose Soto

Thanksgiving, no thanks

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter November 18, 2014

For Thanksgiving, I have a big slice of my mind to offer all of you: put down the fork and raise your awareness. There is nothing to be thankful for on Thanksgiving. There is a reason to be thankful every day of your life—simply for waking up—but...

Continue Reading
Bestselling author David Sedaris awes crowd with signature humor

Bestselling author David Sedaris awes crowd with signature humor

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter November 11, 2014

With his usual crude humor; astonishing wit and use of satire, David Sedaris gracefully took the stage at the Plaza Theatre on Friday, Nov. 9 to an almost packed venue. Sedaris has become one of America’s favorite humor writers with bestselling books...

Continue Reading
Jose Soto

Apreciar, apoyar y asistir a eventos de este estilo tambien es importante

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter November 11, 2014

Que sera lo que nos retiene a tener mas alfabetismo? A leer un poco mas y apreciar mas la literatura? A apreciar mas los eventos culturales y productivos? Seremos una especie estancada? De poca abilidad de disfrutar de lo intelectual y sustancial? Este...

Continue Reading
According to a report published by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in June, more than 638,000 immigrants have applied for DACA since it was initiated.

DACA numbers increase in El Paso

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter November 11, 2014

The Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services, a local immigration law clinic, has seen a gradual increase in undocumented immigrants interested in applying for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. “Here at DMRS, we’ve seen a lot of people coming...

Continue Reading
Dr. Diana Natilicio speaks at the UT Board of Regents committee meeting.

Board of Regents Meeting at UTEP resumes with presentation by Natalicio

Jose Soto, Staff reporter November 6, 2014

The University of Texas System Board of Regents resumed their meeting at UTEP today at the Tomás Rivera Conference Room at Union East. During the first hour of the meeting today, UTEP President Diana Natalicio, greeted the board and addressed topics...

Continue Reading

2014 ACA enrollment to rise with increase seen from college students

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter November 4, 2014

Starting Nov. 15, people can begin signing up for an affordable healthcare plan as enrollment for the second year of the Affordable Care Act opens.  Under the ACA, consumers may now enroll and purchase a plan that best suits their health needs. In 2013,...

Continue Reading
Halloween: The Complete collection includes all ten of the “Halloween” movies.

Halloween: The complete collection slashes its way to the store shelves

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter October 28, 2014

In the horror/terror movie genre, there exists a myriad of films devoted to scare the life out of viewers.  Through the course of time, hundreds of films have been made to appeal to the gore and macabre loving fanatics that have kept the genre relevant...

Continue Reading
Former student Gabriel Villanueva wears a sombrero for Halloween.

Tricky ethnic costumes only a treat for Halloween

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter October 28, 2014

Most Halloween costumes tend to glamorize the macabre and the dead. Some costumes profile public figures and fictional characters. Others, however, depict ethnic groups with unsubtle stereotypes that some might take as mockery. Amongst the witches and...

Continue Reading
Jose Soto

Are sexy Halloween costumes demeaning or freeing? Demeaning

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter October 28, 2014

Browsing down the aisles of a Halloween store, most of the male costumes profile popular fictional and animated characters, ghoulish and freakish variations of masks and ensembles and the occasional political figure. The twisted and horrifying nature...

Continue Reading
Jose Soto

All are not worthy

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter October 22, 2014

Germany approved free college tuition recently, following suit of fellow European countries such as Norway, Denmark and Sweden, and Argentina in Latin America. Here in the United States, however, tuition continues to outrageously empty of the pockets...

Continue Reading
Mosquitoes pose health risk, experts provide advice

Mosquitoes pose health risk, experts provide advice

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter October 14, 2014

Mosquitoes are nothing new to the city, but with alarming increased rates of mosquito bite-related diseases, warnings have been sent out to the public in order to maintain their health and safety. Mosquitoes are a common carrier of various diseases that...

Continue Reading

Students with disabilities struggle to find work

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter September 30, 2014

The university is celebrating Ability Awareness Week from Oct. 13-17 with educational seminars a symposium and a resource fair aimed at bringing awareness about disabilities and how they may impact students. What some people may not know is that students...

Continue Reading
The University of Texas System Board denies tuition increase.

UT System plan to support campuses denied tuition increases

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter September 23, 2014

Officials may still be able to reach financial goals for UTEP despite the University of Texas System Board of Regents denying proposals for tuition increases at almost every UT campus. The Board of Regents unanimously approved a plan in August that will...

Continue Reading

Religious vocations also a career option

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter September 16, 2014

A religious vocational calling has some students tackling on more than the usual college tasks.  Although it may seem rare, these students seek to serve the church while pursuing their college degrees. These students follow up their college education...

Continue Reading
Present day Zeta Tau Alpha

Greek Life continues to grow on campus after 100 years

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter September 9, 2014

UTEP has many reasons to celebrate during its centennial year.  Fraternity and sorority life has been a prominent and prolific aspect of UTEP for many years, providing the university with philanthropic, academic and communal endeavors for all students...

Continue Reading
Dr. Diana Natalicio announces UTEPs ranking by Washington Monthly, tuesday at the Union.

‘Cree en UTEP, comparte el sueño’

Jose Soto, Reportero September 9, 2014

Diana Natalicio ha tenido una impresionante trayectoria como presidenta de UTEP.  Durante sus 26 años de tenencia, Natalicio ha sido de gran asistencia a llevar a la universidad al puesto donde se encuentra actualmente.  La graduada de Universidad...

Continue Reading

University names Giorgis as new dean of College of Education

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter August 19, 2014

UTEP has named Cyndi Giorgis, Ph. D, as the new dean of the College of Education, taking the position from Steve Riter, Ph.D., who served as interim dean since August 2013. Giorgis previously worked at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas as executive...

Continue Reading
Female wheeled out from Union Building by EMTs

Female wheeled out from Union Building by EMTs

Jose Soto July 15, 2014

An unidentified female wearing the uniform of the food service department on campus, Sodexo, was wheeled out from the third floor of the Union East and taken by EMTs Tuesday at around 1 p.m. This happened during a clerical luncheon which was held on...

Continue Reading

Number of immigrants entering U.S. border continues to rise, local initiatives form to aid

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter July 15, 2014

Approximately 2,000 undocumented immigrants were flown into the El Paso area in June coming mainly from the South Texas region. They now await immigration hearings or possible deportation. Last week, two planes arrived full of immigrants, who were caught...

Continue Reading
The trolley system existed in El Paso from 1950 to 1974 and will be reintroduced in 2018.

Refueling an old flame: trolley project approved for funding

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter July 8, 2014

Funding of $97-million has been approved by The Texas Transportation Commission to restore a trolley project in downtown El Paso after service ceased 30 years ago. The project may include refurbished cars, which were originally used from 1950 to 1974....

Continue Reading
Downtown businesses see minor increase with new baseball stadium

Downtown businesses see minor increase with new baseball stadium

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter June 24, 2014

The Southwest University Ballpark, conveniently located in downtown El Paso, opened on April 28 and baseball fans have been flocking to the stadium ever since. The local downtown attraction has proven to be both entertaining and lucrative for El Pasoans.  The...

Continue Reading
El Paso Needs to Become Bike-Friendly

El Paso Needs to Become Bike-Friendly

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter June 17, 2014

Bicycling in this city seems to be allocated to merely a few spots that are bike-friendly or on biking trails. Some El Pasoans, however, are advocating to change that. Last year, the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization and Transportation Policy...

Continue Reading
SGA president Robert Dominguez

Roberto Dominguez, SGA president shares his plans for presidency

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter June 10, 2014

The keys jingle as he opens the door to his new presidential office and Roberto Dominguez, junior biochemistry major, smiles back at his fellow Student Government Association-elected officers. He welcomes them in.  “This is your office as well,”...

Continue Reading
Morrissey performs for his fans at The Plaza Theater.

Morrissey gives impressive yet unfinished performance

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter May 14, 2014

Fifty-four-year-old international English singer and lyricist Morrissey performed at The Plaza Theatre on May 13 as part of his American tour, which brought out a legion of fanatics of all ages and from all walks of life. The tour began on May 7 at...

Continue Reading
Morrissey to perform at The Plaza

Morrissey to perform at The Plaza

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter May 9, 2014

Morrissey, who rose to fame with the popular 1980’s band The Smiths, will perform at The Plaza Theatre on his El Paso stop on May 13. International English singer and lyricist Morrissey will embark on his U.S. tour beginning on May 7 and concluding...

Continue Reading
Crawling through mud with barbwire over my head

Dying and coming to life again at Tough Mudder

Jose Soto, Staff reporter May 8, 2014

In the middle of Central Texas, about an hour away from Austin, at a remote rural location surrounded by gigantic trees, farmland and mud, I died.  I fell to the muddy ground, gasped and died.  Luckily, just a few hours later, I was reborn again. ...

Continue Reading
Supreme court hears appeals by penalized SGA campaigners

Supreme court hears appeals by penalized SGA campaigners

Luis Barrio and Jose Soto May 8, 2014

Several hearings were held in front of the Student Government’s Supreme Court at the SGA’s offices on May 7 as the result of alleged improprieties on the part of candidates before and during the SGA elections, which were held April 30 – May 1. The...

Continue Reading

A guide this years’ commencement ceremony

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter May 6, 2014

Graduation is always an exciting and thrilling time for graduates. Celebrating this accomplishment may be important to anyone who has overcome the struggle to earn their degree. However, this spring’s commencement will be different with the 2014 centennial...

Continue Reading
The unused Saddle Blanket site will house striving artists in the city. Occupancy is expected to start in late spring or early summer of 2016.

Downtown welcomes artists to affordable housing

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter April 29, 2014

What is currently an underutilized space in Downtown El Paso will soon house local artists and creative businesses. The unused former Saddle Blanket site will undergo a massive transformation into an innovative, an affordable housing project for striving...

Continue Reading
Julia Sosa dirigirá la nueva obra llamada “A Solid Home,” como parte de la serie de teatro chicano.

Estudiante conserva su cultura mexicana

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter April 29, 2014

Aquí en UTEP, no es fácil encontrar artistas que conservan las raíces de su cultura, de la convivencia de nuestra frontera y de las costumbres mexicanas. Julia Sosa, estudiante de teatro y sociología, comparte su tiempo, sus esfuerzos y sobre todo...

Continue Reading
Healthy person equals  healthy planet

Healthy person equals healthy planet

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter April 22, 2014

Earth Day comes and goes just like any other holiday without much consideration or acknowledgement from many students. It’s usually a handful of individuals who actively celebrate Earth Day, and to them, I give my honest kudos. The blatant truth...

Continue Reading
Tom’s Folk Cafe is one of the many local businesses that are practicing the eco-friendly initiative. They are using biodegradable boxes and silverware.

Businesses join the eco-friendly bandwagon

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter April 22, 2014

El Paso is a pulsating mecca of flourishing businesses and entertainment establishments that are eager to please the masses.  Everywhere throughout the city, we have a multitude of locations trying to make their mark on the local scene. Many of these...

Continue Reading

Comments (0)

All The Prospector Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest
Activate Search
Jose Soto