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UTEP makes a major offensive push by signing Mark Cala and Joshua Eargle, two key additions set to play huge roles to elevate the team next season. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

The fresh faces on UTEP football: Mark Cala and Joshua Eargle

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer February 17, 2025
UTEP makes a major offensive push by signing Mark Cala and Joshua Eargle, two key additions set to play huge roles to elevate the team next season.
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The Philadelphia Eagles left the Kansas City Chiefs stunned with a 40-22 final score. Philadelphia’s wide receiver DeVonta Smith made a 46-yard touchdown catch in the 3rd quarter. Photo courtesy of Free Malaysia Today (FMT).

Chiefs dynasty denied, Eagles swoop hopes of a Mahomes three-peat

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor February 10, 2025
The Chief's desire to achieve the first Super Bowl three-peat was harrowingly denied by a flock of Eagles seeking revenge, and glory.
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Super Bowl 59 will kickoff at 4:30 p.m. MST as the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles. Photo courtesy of Your Golf Travel

NFL Conference Championship recap. What’s at stake for Super Bowl 59 and what plans do students have for Super Bowl Sunday?

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter February 9, 2025
The NFL’s Conference Round has concluded, with Super Bowl 59 upon us, what’s at stake for each team chasing the Vince Lombardi Trophy, and how do students plan to spend their Super Bowl Sunday?
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The NFL Division Rounds will begin on Jan 18-19, to determine which teams will play in the conference championships. Photo courtesy of Flickr.

NFL Playoffs: Super Wild Card Weekend aftermath and student reaction

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter January 18, 2025
The NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend has come and gone. Let’s recap each game with major takeaways from the first round of playoffs of the 2024-25 season, and see what students think with the league going into the Divisional Round.
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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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Quarterback Skyler Locklear setting up a pass to a teammate in the game against Kennesaw State.

Miners come down to the wire in homecoming double overtime nail-biter

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer November 12, 2024
On Nov. 9, UTEP football hosted Kennesaw State for their 92nd homecoming game, digging out an exciting shootout win 43-35.
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Viewers admire Tom Lea's The Turning Point, captivated by its portrayal of the Texas Western Miners' comeback against the University of Utah.

Tom Lea Immortalizes UTEP history, told by Billy Stevens

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter November 4, 2024
UTEP’s history goes far beyond its name. Here’s why one “random” game against Utah, forever changed the story of the Miners.
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UTEP comes out of the Mine Shaft for a game against Middle Tennessee at the Sun Bowl in El Paso.

UTEP football drops eighth game thanks to last minute Middle Tennessee touchdown

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2024

After yet another loss on the road for the UTEP football team (1-7, C-USA 1-4), the Miners returned to the Sun Bowl to take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (MTSU) (2-6, C-USA 1-3). Entering Saturday’s game, the Miners sat at the bottom of the...

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The Miners went on the road to take on LA Tech in the midst of conference play Tuesday, Oct. 22 in Ruston, Louisiana. Photo courtesy UTEP Athletics

UTEP Miners football team falls to LA Tech in Ruston, drops to 1-4 in conference play

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter October 25, 2024
The Miners went on the road to take on LA Tech in the midst of conference play. UTEP looked to keep that momentum alive after their first win with the added motivation to try and beat LA Tech at home for the first time in 20 years.
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Michael Cosman plays fantasy football because it encourages him to watch more games from teams that aren’t his own.

Fantasy football hits hard in reality, how NFL fans pay the price

Alyda Muela, Web Editor October 22, 2024
Fantasy football is played by over 29 million Americans each year and has increased NFL viewership for over 62 years. The virtual gridiron has created a diverse community of die-hard football fans and non-fans alike.
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Amid winless football record, UTEP makes the move to Mountain West

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor October 21, 2024
In a sudden turn of events, UTEP accepted Mountain West Conference’s invitation to join, a conference realignment that will impact UTEP athletics for years to come. On Oct. 1, the university announced they will be exiting Conference USA (C-USA), one they had been a part of for nearly 20 years.
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