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Coach Sean Kugler congratulates his offense after another touchdown.

UTEP triumphs on Homecoming

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter October 11, 2014

The UTEP football team capped off their homecoming week celebrations with their first ever match up against the Old Dominion Monarchs. After a near comeback by the Monarchs, the Miners triumphed at the end winning 42-35. The Miners got off to a...

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UTEP head coach Tim Floyd instructs his team on a drill.

New look Miners are hungry for glory in 2014-15 season

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor October 7, 2014

Yesterday, the UTEP men’s basketball team conducted their first practice of the 2014-15 season, at the Foster Stevens Basketball Complex. After a season of trials and tribulations, the men’s team is ready for the new season with a team that is full...

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The Miners 52 point loss to Louisiana Tech last week was was the worst loss the Miners have suffered in 12 years.

Miners look to homecoming game to find their stride

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter October 7, 2014

The UTEP Miners have been in a slump for the past two weeks on the road and will finally have the chance to redeem themselves in the Sun Bowl at their homecoming game against the Old Dominion Monarchs this Saturday, Oct. 11. The Miners will attempt to...

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Tremendous weekend play gives confidence to Lady Miners

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor October 7, 2014

The UTEP women’s soccer team will go on the road to visit Western Kentucky and Marshall on Friday and Sunday, respectively, after splitting two games at home. It took overtime in both games this weekend at University Field to separate UTEP from North...

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Being held to a higher standard

Jason Green, Staff Reporter October 7, 2014

The UTEP Athletic Department and other campus organizations have used the recent domestic violence problems in the National Football League as a chance to reinforce the standards that UTEP students and student athletes should be held to. If you have...

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Since the start of her freshman year Asuchak has been the anchor of the Miners back four.

Hannah Asuchak—Toughness personified

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor October 7, 2014

In every sport, there are certain positions that are crucial to a team’s success. In Hannah Asuchak’s case, UTEP soccer has a center back that provides security and stability to its back four. A starter right from the start of her freshman year, Asuchak...

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Miners fail to finish, lose to North Texas

Miners fail to finish, lose to North Texas

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor October 4, 2014

The UTEP Women’s Soccer team gave up a penalty kick in overtime and North Texas narrowly edged the Miners last night at University Field. Karla Pineda scored in the 95th minute and spoiled what could have been the best night of the season for UTEP. In...

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Going into the their fifth game of the season the Miners stand at 2-2.

Miners on the road again

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter October 3, 2014

For the third consecutive week, the UTEP football team will be on the road. This time to the Miners will be traveling to Ruston, Louisiana to face the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, after a disappointing 58-28 loss to Kansas State on Sept. 27. The Miners...

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(Left to right) sophomore Evans Kripono, senior Ramon Garcia, junior Anthony Rotich, sophomore Cosmas Boit, sophomore Daniel Cheruiyot, junior Elphas Maiyo. The 2014 men’s cross country team poses after winning the 2014 Lori Fitzgerald Classic at Chamizal National Park.

Men’s cross country wins again

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 30, 2014

The UTEP men’s cross country team is in top form heading into the latter stages of their fall season coming off another spectacular performance at the Lori Fitzgerald Classic. Four weeks into the season, it has been nothing but perfection for the men’s...

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Freshman Courtney Clayton throws the ball to second base looking for a double play at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex on Sunday Sept.28.

Softball begins fall exhibtion season

Jason Green, Contributor September 30, 2014

The UTEP women’s softball team began their fall exhibition season on Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex. The doubleheader against Odessa College was a chance for head coach Tobin Echo-Hawk to see where her team stands prior to the...

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Freshman middle blocker Krystal Ejesieme serves the ball against North Texas Friday, Sept. 26 at Memorial Gym

Volleyball looking for success on the road

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor September 30, 2014

The UTEP women’s volleyball team will go on a four-game road trip as they continue their Conference USA schedule. In the midst of a five-game losing streak, the Miners will visit Rice, UTSA, UAB and Middle Tennessee State in the next couple of weeks. The...

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Junior outside hitter Talia Jones sets up for a block.

Sluggish start hinders Miners

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 28, 2014

The UTEP volleyball team concluded there three game home stand with a loss to the Florida Atlantic Owls 3-0 (11-25), (12-25), (28-30) at Memorial Gym. The Miners came out sluggish, falling behind early and losing the set by a 14-point margin. In...

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