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Super Bowl LVI: Burrow set to face Stafford

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor January 31, 2022

On Sunday Jan. 30, both the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams beat their opponents in the AFC and NFC Championship games to advance to Super Bowl LVI, which will be played at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at SoFi stadium in Inglewood, California.   Bengals...

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On Monday Jan. 31 UTEP police responded to an accident outside Sunbowl garage after a driver reportedly hit a pedestrian.

UPDATE: Car collides with UTEP golf cart on Sun Bowl Drive

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor January 31, 2022

Editor's Note 3:31 p.m.- This story was updated to include information released by UTEP police department. Car collides with UTEP golf cart after inital reports of a pedestrian being struck by a driver near UTEP Sun Bowl parking garage Monday morning....

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Jamal Bieniemy plays offense against Florida International University at the Don Haskins Center Jan. 30.

Miners beat FIU for fifth straight win

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter January 30, 2022

The UTEP Miners men’s basketball team (13-8, 6-3 Conference-USA) won their fifth straight game against Florida International University (12-9, 3-4 C-USA) Jan. 29 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners started off a little slow offensively in the...

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Sophomore guard Katia Gallegos looks to get around the FIU defender on Jan. 30 at the Ocean Convocation Center.

UTEP women’s basketball team falls to FIU

Daniel Alec Lopez, Reporter January 30, 2022

The UTEP women’s basketball team (12-7, 4-5 Conference-USA) lost to Florida International University (10-7, 3-4 C-USA) on Jan. 29 at the Ocean Convocation Center. The Miners could not string together enough runs in this game to keep up and struggled...

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Men’s basketball won against Florida Atlantic University Jan. 27 with a close 70-68 victory at the Don Haskins Center.  
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Miners win on last second buzzer beater

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter January 28, 2022

The UTEP Miners men's basketball team (12-8, 5-3 Conference -USA) got  a win at the last second on tip in against Florida Atlantic University (11-9, 4-3 C-USA) on Jan. 27 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners played well on offense, and also played good...

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Students check in at the Student Engagement and Leadership booth which also provided water and snacks to those who stopped by the Union Jan. 18.

Spring semester kicks off with Miner Welcome

Itzel Giron, Audience Engagement Editor January 28, 2022

UTEPs’ spring semester started Tuesday, Jan. 18, with a collection of Miner Welcome events to get students involved and help them embrace their Miner pride.  The two-week event includes the Get Involved Fair, Health and Well-being Fair, a sorority...

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Local el pasoan pumping gas during the hight of gas prices.

Gas Prices soar, impacting El Pasoans

Kristen Scheaffer, Staff Reporter January 26, 2022

Gas prices are climbing nationally, impacting the way people commute. For three weeks the average cost of gasoline has been on the rise, according to GasBuddy. The year 2022 has had a greater incline compared to recent years.    As of Monday, Jan....

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Teal Battle enters the court at the beginning of the game against UTSA on Jan. 23 at the Don Haskins Center.

Miners sweep UTSA in back-to-back wins

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter January 25, 2022

The UTEP women’s basketball team (12-5, 4-3 Conference USA) beat the University of Texas at San Antonio (4-14, 1-6 C-USA) on Sunday Jan. 23 at the Don Haskins Center with a score of 71-59.   The Miners took the lead early in the first...

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The Prospector Podcast – Season 6, Episode 1

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor January 25, 2022

On this new season of The Prospector Podcast, reporter Itzel Giron covers Beto O'Rourke's visit to El Paso as he prepares to face Gov. Greg Abbott in the race for Texas Governor. Multimedia Editor Anahy Diaz brings us the best corners to study at UTEP...

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Erica Murrill, artist and owner of coffee shop Cafe Arte Mi Admore located at 1498 Main St., San Elizario, not only sells a variety of handcrafted drinks, but also her artwork such as paintings and pottery.

Erica Murrill: a life full of coffee and art

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter January 25, 2022

A cozy and creative atmosphere welcomes customers, as soon as they walk through the doors of Café Arte Mi Admore,  where everyone knows and talks with one another and share their stories. Erica Murrill is the proud owner of the unique and colorful...

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Grow in love with UTEP’s Dinner Theatre production ‘The Wedding Singer’

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor January 24, 2022

Turn back the clock and return to the tubular 1980s by enjoying UTEP’s Dinner Theatre newest production “The Wedding Singer.” Opening weekend for the new musical is Friday, Jan. 28 to Sunday, Jan. 30 at the UTEP Dinner Theatre located in the Union...

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Is there hope for UTEP men's basketball?

Is there hope for UTEP men’s basketball?

Daniel Lopez January 22, 2022

In the beginning of 2021fans were rejoiced by the hiring of head coach Joe Golding, former head coach of Abilene Christian University. There was excitement throughout the town and the sense that the Miners were on their way back to winning season’s...

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