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UTEP basketball guard Shamar Givance learned basketball from watching his dad and cousin play when he was young.

El Paso, a second home for UTEP basketball guard

Angelica Gutierrez, Contributor November 1, 2022

UTEP basketball guard Shamar Givance, has been playing basketball since he was five years old. He is from Toronto, Canada, and has been away from home for six years.   He has been in the U.S. ever since his high school basketball career.   “I...

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Mission Hills Park, Pavo Real Park, Ranchos del Sol Park, Arbor Park, and Lincoln Park are all parks found in El Paso where UTEP students can get a change of scenery.

Basketball courts in the City of El Paso for students

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor November 1, 2022

As the weather starts to cool down and autumn brings color to El Paso, outdoor activities begin to feel more appealing. For many, playing a game of basketball can unload a lot of unwanted stress while also providing a way to meet and bond with friends....

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The NFL’s Crucial Catch initiative helps bring awareness to different forms of cancer and collaborates with the American Cancer Society. Photo courtesy of NFL Crucial Catch.

Intercepting cancer in the NFL

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2022

The month of October in the National Football League (NFL) is a time to bring awareness to different forms of cancer through its Crucial Catch initiative, with the idea being to bring awareness and “intercept cancer.”  October used to be when...

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Men’s basketball head coach Joe Golding faces a new team this year, with only three returning players.

Basketball head coach looks to continue success after 2021 campaign

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor November 1, 2022

As UTEP basketball ramps up for the 2022-2023 season, men’s basketball head coach Joe Golding prepares his brand-new roster to face the Texas Longhorns Nov. 7.  Golding is coming off a remarkably successful first season where his team won 20 games,...

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UTEP’s 2022-2023 season will start November with the men’s team starting at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at the University of Texas at Austin and the women’s team starting at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 at the Don Haskins Center.

What should fans expect this coming basketball season?

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter November 1, 2022

UTEP men’s and women’s basketball officially kicks off its 2022-2023 season in November against some notable opponents.   Men’s basketball is going to kick off its season on the road against Big 12 affiliate the University of Texas at Austin...

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The Miners soccer team breaks their huddle at the beginning of the second half hoping to turn things around.

UTEP loses to UTSA to close off season

Joel Molina, Contributor October 30, 2022

The UTEP soccer team came into its final game of the season after losing a close 1-0 game to conference rival North Texas Oct. 23. The team’s final game would come on the road Oct. 28 against another conference rival in the University of Texas at San...

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UTEP football fans cheer on the Miners during the game against Middle Tennessee on Oct. 29.

UTEP loses the crown on homecoming night

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter October 30, 2022

UTEP football (4-5, 2-3 Conference USA) hosted Middle Tennessee State University (4-4, 1-3 C-USA) for homecoming night Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Sun Bowl. The night honored various alumni, UTEP’s legendary coaches and the 2022 homecoming court. The Miners...

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Courtesy of MLB.

MLB World Series: who will come out on top

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter October 28, 2022

The stage is set for the 2022 Major League Baseball World Series as the Houston Astros will be taking on the Philidelphia Phillies in a best-of-seven series beginning Friday, Oct. 28.   Making its fifth World Series appearance since 2017, after a...

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s Foundation will help families who are working to overcome food insecurity and childhood mental health issues in Ohio and Louisiana. Photo courtesy of The Joe Burrow Foundation website.

Professional athletes making a difference

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter October 27, 2022

Athletes are at times mainly known for what they do on the field or the court, but it is what they do off the court and field that makes a difference. There are many professional athletes that have their own charitable foundations that have been around...

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Senior outside/middle blocker, Alianza Darley, jumps up to spike the ball during a set against UTSA.

Miners stomp the Roadrunners in shutout

Joel Molina, Contributor October 23, 2022

The UTEP volleyball team (12-9, 6-2 Conference USA) took the home win in a sweep over conference rival the University of San Antonio (7-13, 2-6 Conference USA) Friday. The win comes off a 3-1 loss in which the Miners suffered to the current leader of...

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Kicker Gavin Baechle celebrates with his team after kicking the game winning field goal. Baechle set a UTEP record for 51 consecutive field goals made.

Miners win controversial nailbiter against Owls

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor October 22, 2022

UTEP (4-4, 2-2 Conference USA) faced Florida Atlantic University (FAU) (3-5, 2-2 Conference USA) Oct. 22 after a week off. The Miners are coming off a difficult loss versus LA Tech. FAU led the series 2-1 prior to Saturday, having only played at the Sun...

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The UTEP Miners football team will face the Florida Atlantic Owls at 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 22 at the Sun Bowl.

Miners looking to fly past the Owls

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor October 21, 2022

The UTEP Miners (3-4, C-USA 1-2) return home to face off against the FAU Owls (3-4, C-USA 2-1) Oct. 22. The Miners are set to play the Owls after a disappointing loss to the LA Tech Bulldogs with a final score of 41-31.  FAU has struggled to find...

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