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Chihuahuas get blitzed by OKC pitching

Chihuahuas get blitzed by OKC pitching

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter August 30, 2015

Through the first two games against the Oklahoma City Dodgers, the Chihuahuas put up 25 hits and 14 runs. However, the consistent hitting by the home team would not be enough as they fell 4-1 at Southwest University Park in front of the sold out crowd...

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The El Paso Chihuahuas have six home games left in their regular season.

Chihuahuas drop third straight

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter August 25, 2015

In the past three games Colorado Springs Sky Sox’ pitching towered over the Chihuahuas hitting; however, in the top of the 4th inning with two outs it was the hitting that gave the Spring Sky Sox the 10-4 victory over the home team. After Matt Dominguez...

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Aaron Jones (left), Angela Cutaia (middle), and Cameasha Turner (right) are three of the top athletes returning to action this semester in their respective sports.

Five questions for this semester in sports

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor August 25, 2015

Every new school year produces interesting headlines that resonate around campus. Whether it is a new professor, campus construction, etc. In sports, the same applies; the standout freshman, negligent coaches, and player suspensions. With all the changes...

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Junior Nicole Lindsay gives an impromptu speech to her teammates at half time of their match against the Eastern Washington Eagles.

Miners up and down in weekend debut

Adrian Broaddus, Contributor August 25, 2015

The Miners have never started the season with an 0-2 record under head coach Kevin Cross and Sunday, Aug. 23 was no exception as the Miners defeated Abilene Christian, 1-0, with a game-winning header in the 80th minute by senior Captain Angela Cutaia....

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A view from from the stands of the newly renovated University Field, which is made out of artificial turf.

University Field offers “new and improved” artificial turf

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief August 25, 2015

The UTEP women’s soccer team kicked off a new season this weekend at home in front of their fans and on a brand-new playing surface. The natural grass that had been at University Field since its inauguration in 2006, was replaced this summer by artificial...

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The El Paso Chihuahuas have six home games left in their regular season.

Chihuahuas make late push for PCL playoffs

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor August 25, 2015

Late is better than never. That’s the motto the El Paso Chihuahuas are living by and having success with this late in the season. With 15 games left in the season, six of them at home, the Chihuahuas are making a push for the Pacific Southern Division...

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UTEP soccer hosts media

UTEP soccer hosts media

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor August 12, 2015

[aesop_gallery id="11903"] UTEP women's soccer hosted their annual media day prior to the 2015 season. Head coach Kevin Cross and his players were on hand to talk to the various media outlets in attendance, who would later compete amongst each other...

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Chihuahuas walk off

Chihuahuas walk off

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor August 11, 2015

[aesop_gallery id="11889"] After giving up three runs in the top of the ninth and allowing Las Vegas to tie the game up at eight, the El Paso Chihuahuas walked off with the win in the bottom of the 10th. With the score tied at eight, the bases loaded...

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#NOERAPENAL

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor July 21, 2015

Get over it. It’s been more than a year since that very annoying hashtag, battle cry, “No Era Penal” (It was not a penalty) was born in Brazil. Now, thanks to another tight call in the Gold Cup, this time favoring the Mexican national soccer team,...

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PBC and Showtime put on a show

PBC and Showtime put on a show

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor July 21, 2015

It’s boxing. There will be good fights and there will be bad fights. On Saturday, July 18, Premiere Championship Boxing and Showtime Championship Boxing made their way to the Don Haskins for a full day of boxing. On a day where two title belts were...

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Junior college transfer Lee Moore shoots at the Foster Stevens Basketball Center during his first meeting with the El Paso media.

Moore sets sights on a championship

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter July 14, 2015

UTEP men’s basketball finished last season in a disappointing fashion. After missing out on a conference championship, the NCAA tournament, losing in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament and the departure of key players, head coach...

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After the champagne and fireworks, obscurity returns

Alonso Moreno, Copy Editor July 14, 2015

It took three years for a shot at revenge, 11 months to face the cruel rival who stole their shot at glory, 18 days of work to put it all on the line once more, 90 minutes for redemption and it all will be forgotten in the blink of an eye. On Friday,...

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