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Women’s basketball makes one final push towards C-USA tournament

Women’s basketball makes one final push towards C-USA tournament

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter February 14, 2017

In Conference USA there are 14 teams competing for a spot in the league tournament that is held at the end of each season, and only two of out the 14 schools will be left behind. UTEP’s women’s basketball team currently holds the 12th and final spot...

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Miner men finding their feet on defense and in the C-USA standings

Miner men finding their feet on defense and in the C-USA standings

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 14, 2017

The secret is out: the UTEP men’s basketball team has continued to make waves after winning seven of their last nine games. Stats continue to show the improvement that the team has made throughout the season, but what has gone unnoticed is the defensive...

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Prospy pick 'em: 59th Annual Grammy Awards edition

Prospy pick ’em: 59th Annual Grammy Awards edition

Adrian Broaddus, Leslie Sariñana, and Eddie Velazquez February 12, 2017

Web Editor Adrian Broaddus' Editor's note: As another Grammy Award show comes around, it's another chance for the white-based, Grammy fat cats to make bonehead selections on winners. Frank Ocean, who undoubtedly released the best album of 2016, decided...

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UTEP Gospel Explosion celebrates African American culture

UTEP Gospel Explosion celebrates African American culture

Gloria Heredia, Contributor February 12, 2017

Dozens rose from their seats to clap, sing and dance in celebration of Black History Month for the annual UTEP Gospel Explosion event. The event took place in the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall and featured live music and performances by the El Paso...

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Miners roll over Southern Miss 80-50

Miners roll over Southern Miss 80-50

Mike Flores, Reporter February 12, 2017

It was raining three's in UTEP’s victory over Southern Mississippi, on Feb. 11 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners earned their biggest win over a division one school this season, overcoming the Golden Eagles, 80-50. UTEP (9-15, 7-5 C-USA)...

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Miners shutout Dallas Baptist to win TCHC Championship

Miners shutout Dallas Baptist to win TCHC Championship

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor February 11, 2017

The UTEP men's hockey club used a strong second period and great defense to shutout Dallas Baptist 6-0. The win earned UTEP the first ever Texas Collegiate Hockey Conference (TCHC) Championship and a record of 30-3 on the season. UTEP entered the TCHC...

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Miners cruise past Texas Tech to advance to TCHC Championship

Miners cruise past Texas Tech to advance to TCHC Championship

Jeremy Caranco, Contributor February 10, 2017

Jeramy Razaeepour scored four of the Miners' five second period goals to help UTEP cruise past Texas Tech, 7-1. UTEP advances to the first ever Texas Collegiate Hockey Conference championship where they will face the Dallas Baptist Patriots tomorrow...

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Counting down the Top-30 Kanye West songs of all time

Counting down the Top-30 Kanye West songs of all time

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 10, 2017

Editor's Note: In spirit of the 13th anniversary of "College Dropout," I wrote below my personal favorite Kanye West tracks throughout his illustrious career. From "College Dropout" to "The Life of Pablo," I explore some of the top Kanye songs to date. 30....

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Chicks before dicks:  Celebrating Galentine’s Day

Chicks before dicks: Celebrating Galentine’s Day

Leslie Sariñana, Entertainment Editor February 10, 2017

Even if you don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day and claim to be too cool for it, the stress of the holiday still manages to get to you. If you’re like me, you overthink everything that happens that day and end up disappointed every year. February...

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Late comeback not enough to lift Miners over Bulldogs

Late comeback not enough to lift Miners over Bulldogs

February 10, 2017

The Miners posted a 7-0 run in the last 3:35, they inched back from a deficit of 11 and they had three opportunities to tie the game or go-ahead in the final minute; but, it was not enough as they fell in the final seconds to LA Tech, 62-61. With...

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Carnaval de Danzas debuts show starting Thursday

Carnaval de Danzas debuts show starting Thursday

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 9, 2017

Inspired by the sights, sounds and history of New Orleans, the UTEP dance faculty will debut Carnaval de Danzas beginning Thursday, Feb. 9. The show will be held in the Wise Family Theatre, on the second floor of the Fox Fine Arts Center, and will...

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Tennis duo earns national ranking

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 9, 2017

Throughout this spring season, UTEP women’s tennis doubles team Vivienne Kulicke and Milou Pietersz have racked up an impressive 6-1 record. And, as announced by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, the duo is ranked No. 48 in the country. This...

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