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Miners volleyball take two out of three matches in I-10 Challenge

Miners volleyball take two out of three matches in I-10 Challenge

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 2, 2019

The UTEP Miners opened their season in the I-10 challenge with their best performance to start the season since 2011, winning two games in their opening weekend. In the first matchup of the weekend on Friday night the Miners lost in three straight...

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200 Años de Música Mexicana Show at UTEP Don Haskins Center Cancelled

200 Años de Música Mexicana Show at UTEP Don Haskins Center Cancelled

Prospector Staff Report September 2, 2019

The 200 Años de Música Mexicana show scheduled for Sept. 20 at The University of Texas at El Paso Don Haskins Center has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, according to a UTEP press release. Ticketholders for the event, which would...

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Senior saftey Michael Lewis makes a tackle during the Miners 36-34 win over Houston Baptist.

UTEP Football wins season opener against Houston Baptist in electrifying Sun Bowl Stadium

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter September 1, 2019

In a Sun Bowl stadium that was filled with more than 34,646 fans the UTEP football team defeated Houston Baptist 36-34 in their season opener. This was the Miners' first home win since Nov. 26, 2016 which was 1,008 days ago. On El Paso strong night and...

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The 11th president in UTEP, Heather Wilson, at Monday’s press conference.

President Wilson kicks off the new semester

Valeria Olivares, Editor-in-Chief August 27, 2019

UTEP’s new President Heather Wilson talked about the university’s safety, the evolution of UTEP, a new parking garage and more during a press conference held in the Administration Building Monday, the first day of the fall semester. “I’m here...

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Khalid to hold benefit concert for El Paso mass shooting victims

Khalid to hold benefit concert for El Paso mass shooting victims

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter August 27, 2019

Khalid announced a benefit concert in El Paso on Sunday, Sept. 1 in response to the mass shooting at a Walmart that killed 22 people and largely impacted the community of El Paso. “A Night for Sun City” is set to take place at the UTEP Don Haskins...

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UTEP Football plans a revival in program

UTEP Football plans a revival in program

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter August 27, 2019

With the second season approaching in the Dana Dimel-era, Miner fans are hoping for an improvement from the team’s 2018 campaign. With just one win last season, and notable players departing the program through graduation, the Miners plan to overcome...

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Defender Kori Lewis fights the ball against Abilene Christian University Sunday Aug. 24.

Balogun leads young UTEP soccer team into a new era 

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor August 26, 2019

UTEP soccer started the Head Coach Kathryn Balogun-era this past week, and it has gotten off to a slow start. This Miner team is young and still learning how to mix their skills as a team. After two matches the Miners have a 0-1-1 record with a tie versus...

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UTEP athletes interact with fans on “Fan Day” at Sun Bowl Stadium Aug. 24.

“Fan Day” Miners football hold open practice

Daniel Rey Perez, Contributor August 26, 2019

Just seven days prior to UTEP’s first football game against Houston Baptist, UTEP Athletics hosted Fan Day which included an open practice and an autograph session free of charge. Fans were able to meet their favorite players in the Larry K. Durham...

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Food pantry offers helping hand to students

Food pantry offers helping hand to students

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor August 26, 2019

UTEP welcomes students in need to stop by for non-perishable foods free of charge.   The university’s food pantry, which assists an abundance of students, originated in a humble closet in UTEP’s student union in 2014. At the...

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U.S. Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, has been selected to succeed Dr. Diana Natalicio as UTEP president. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Defense.)

UTEP warns of fake emails

Marisol Chavez, Web Editor August 26, 2019

The UTEP community experienced a phishing attack last Wednesday when about 400 fake emails were sent asking for a favor in President Heather Wilson’s name, according to the UTEP Information Security Office (ISO). “Hi how are you doing? I need a...

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Miner Welcome week launches fall term

Miner Welcome week launches fall term

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter August 26, 2019

UTEP’s Student Engagement and Leadership Center is ready to welcome all new and returning Miners with a week of events, free swag and food for students to kick off the start of the fall semester. From Monday to Thursday, the university will host...

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'Bienvenidos' encourages students to visit with professors, staff

‘Bienvenidos’ encourages students to visit with professors, staff

Victoria Almaguer, Contributor August 26, 2019

UTEP Edge introduces the Bienvenidos Campaign to persuade students to indulge themselves to have a closer relationship with professors and staff. By welcoming new and current students back to a school year, this campaign focuses on the growing of the...

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