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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Although balancing athletics and academics was a challenge, Washington was able to succeed showing and commitment to both academics and athletics.

Senior Spotlight: Danika Washington, acing grades and breaking the barriers

Alyda Muela, Web Editor December 13, 2024
Senior middle blocker Danika Washington reflects on her time with Miner volleyball and explores her next chapter after graduation.
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The Miners returned home victorious against the Islanders. This marked Head Coach Keitha Adams’ 300th win. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP women’s basketball triumphs in first away game, defeating the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter December 4, 2024
Editor’s note: This recap is not the most recent game for UTEP women’s basketball. The Miners come out victorious in first away game of the season against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christ Islanders, ending with an 11-point lead, 64-53. This win also marks Head Coach Keitha Adam’s 300th win with the UTEP program.
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The UTEP rifle team continues to climb up the rankings as they deliver strong performances. The team closed out by breaking the school record of overall aggregate score.

UTEP record-breaking performance falls short to No. 11 OSU in a ranked matchup

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer December 4, 2024
No. 14 UTEP rifle took on No. 11 Ohio State (OSU) Nov. 23 and 24. Even with strong performances across the board, the Miners would go on to drop both days to OSU.
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UTEP football players play defense against NMSU.

Texas reclaims the I-10, UTEP beats NMSU in Las Cruces

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter December 3, 2024
UTEP went to Las Cruces on a mission to avenge last year's loss to New Mexico State University and create hope for a fanbase desperate to believe. Despite a 24-7 deficit, the Miner’s mission was a success.
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Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP football suffers colossal defeat to No. 7 team Tennessee Volunteers, 56-0

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter November 26, 2024
UTEP went on the road to take on college football powerhouse Tennessee. The Volunteers’ playoff hopes were hanging by a thread, and they played like it. For the Miners, it’s time to regroup as the Battle of I-10 awaits.
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UTEP defeats Liberty with a commanding performance, moving on to the C-USA semifinals.

UTEP volleyball exits C-USA tournament in the semifinals

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor November 26, 2024
After a much-anticipated Conference-USA (CUSA) tournament, UTEP volleyball fell after a tough battle to New Mexico State University in the semifinals.
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Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP men’s basketball stuns UCSB Gauchos

SalmaPaola Baca, Photo Editor November 25, 2024
Editor’s note: This recap is not the most recent game for UTEP men’s basketball.
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Xan Keel is focused as she anticipates her next shot.

UTEP rifle breaks school record against Jacksonville State in fourth home match

Iziah Moreno, Staff Photographer November 21, 2024
UTEP rifle played against Jacksonville State in a two-day match up on Nov. 16-17, while the Miners dropped the first match, the second match exceeded expectations with the Miners setting multiple personal and school records in the process.
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Luisa Vydrova rushes down the court against the UTSA Roadrunners Nov. 16.

UTSA Roadrunners dash with the win against UTEP women’s basketball

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer November 20, 2024
In a nail-biting game against the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Roadrunner’s (3-1, 0-0 American Athletic Conference), UTEP women’s basketball would ultimately fall short with a score of 78-73.
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UTEP demonstrated outstanding effort as a team throughout the game.

UTEP volleyball caps stellar season off on high note

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer November 19, 2024
Nov. 15-16, UTEP volleyball hosted the Kennesaw State Owls, and needing to finish strong heading into the Conference USA tournament, UTEP won both matches with little setbacks.
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Forward Derick Hamilton throws the ball looking to score during a game against The University of Texas Permian Basin.

UTEP men’s basketball crushes the Falcons

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer November 18, 2024
UTEP’s men's basketball (2-1, 0-0 Conference USA) wrapped up its third game of the season with a much-needed winning comeback. With a 20-4 lead from UTEP in the beginning, both teams hustled to the final score. Head Coach Joe Golding expressed his enthusiasm for the first half but noted the improvement still needed by the team.
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Guard Delma Zita avoids rival player from Morehead State University on Nov. 10.

UTEP women’s basketball soars above the Morehead State Eagles in second home game

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter November 14, 2024
UTEP women’s basketball comes out victorious against the Morehead State Eagles 68-41 in its second home game, starting the Miners’ winning streak. The night also honored El Pasoan and UTEP alumni Kayla Thornton with a retirement of her jersey.
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