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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

UTEP first baseman Courtney Clayton attempts to make a catch.

Softball just misses tournament berth

Jason Green, Staff Reporter May 5, 2015

It is almost a shame to even mention the fact that UTEP missed the Conference USA tournament for the fifth consecutive year. It makes the season sound as if it was a total loss. That is far from the truth. Although a 14-39 record would probably be frowned...

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UTEP Senior hurdler Anna-Kay James sprints to the finish line.

Anna-Kay James: overcoming hurdles

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter May 5, 2015

UTEP hurdler Anna-Kay James, senior accounting major, has had a challenging year to say the least. Riddled with injury from the start, her senior year has provided plenty of physical and metaphorical hurdles, but her will to end her career as a Miner...

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Cornell Horn sprints during the UTEP Springtime meet on March 22.

Track and field closes out regular season with Twilight Meet

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter May 1, 2015

UTEP track and field placed 10 miners the top three of their event during the Twilight Meet today at Kidd Field. It is the first time in over a decade UTEP hosts this event, which welcomed New Mexico State, the University of New Mexico and several unattached...

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El Tiburon and El Ilegal shake hands before their match.

Tomorrow’s wrestling stars in El Paso today

Jason Green, Staff Reporter April 28, 2015

Is it a sport? Is it entertainment? Whatever it is, it is a hit with the fans who come out to see Xtreme Cruces Wrestling. About 150 fans turned out for a recent event at a party hall on the east side of El Paso. The crowd was ecstatic. They were there...

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The UTEP softball team lost the final of three games against Marshall, even though the game was stopped early and the score was tied at seven.

UTEP looks for revenge after controversy

Jason Green, Staff Reporter April 28, 2015

Heading into this Tuesday’s doubleheader with New Mexico State, the story line was already set up. The UTEP softball team had one very bad inning in Las Cruces and wound up losing 12-6 in March. The Miners are now seeking revenge in their last home...

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Chihuahuas right fielder Rymer Liriano hits a pitch against the Sacramento River Cats.

The art of the walk-up song

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor April 28, 2015

From national anthems to team songs and halftime shows, music has always had a place in the world of sports. Baseball and music are intertwined with each other, maybe more than in any other sport. The organ and songs such as “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”...

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Chihuahuas manager Pat Murphy talks to his players during a trip to the mound.

Chihuahuas firing on all cylinders

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor April 28, 2015

The El Paso Chihuahuas are among the best teams in the Pacific Coast League after playing 18 games this season. After winning five of their last six games, the Chihuahuas have a 12-6 record that puts them atop of the Southern Division going into the final...

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The UTEP track and field team will host the Twilight track meet on Friday, May 1 at Kidd Field.

UTEP hosts track meet under the lights

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter April 28, 2015

With the track and field season coming to an end, UTEP will host its third track meet of the year on Friday, May 1 at Kidd Field. The Twilight Meet will be the Miners’ final competition before the Conference USA Outdoor Championships. The Miners will...

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Second baseman Ramiro Pena avoids the slide while throwing towards first base.

Chihuahuas knock River Cats around, win second straight

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor April 22, 2015

After last night’s win, Chihuahua’s manager Pat Murphy was looking for consistency on offense. He got it tonight. El Paso scored at least a run in six of eight innings on their way to a resounding 13-5 win over the Sacramento River Cats. “We...

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Chihuahuas open series with win

Chihuahuas open series with win

Luis Gonzalez and April 21, 2015

Up since 3 a.m. this morning, the El Paso Chihuahuas had a long trip back home after a four-game series in Tacoma, but it didn’t show on the field as they went on to beat Sacramento 7-1 in front of 6,098  fans tonight at Southwest University Park....

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First baseman Tommy Medica is batting .326 in the 10 games he has played for the Chihuahuas this season.

Chihuahuas return home after road success

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor April 21, 2015

The El Paso Chihuahuas went on the road for the first time this season looking for their first series win. With a game to go in the series, the Chihuahuas assured themselves of just that, winning all of the first three games. Manager Pat Murphy and his...

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Sophomore Hope Moreno throws towards first base after getting an out at second.

Softball faces crucial home series

Jason Green, Staff Reporter April 21, 2015

UTEP softball is preparing to honor the teams’ seniors when they welcome Marshall for a three-game series. Senior Day is always a big deal for any UTEP team, but this weekend is possibly even bigger for seniors Ashley Eldridge and Tahla Wade. Neither...

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