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Guard N’Yah Boyd attempts to shoot the ball while being defended.

UTEP surpasses Texas Southern

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter November 17, 2022

UTEP women’s basketball (3-0, 0-0 Conference USA) hosted the Texas Southern University Tigers (0-4, 0-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference) Wednesday Nov. 16 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners beat Texas Southern with a final score of 80-65.  The...

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Which holiday sport is the best to watch?

Which holiday sport is the best to watch?

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor November 15, 2022

As the holiday season nears, many questions may arise like what side dish are you making for thanksgiving dinner? What Christmas movie are we watching? Or if you find yourself to be a sports fan: Am I watching basketball or football? Well, this year you...

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The FIFA World Cup in Qatar begins Nov. 20 with Qatar facing Ecuador.

Expectations for the ‘World Cup’ in Qatar

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor November 15, 2022

For the first time, the World Cup will be held from Nov. 20 to Dec. 18 to protect players and attendees from dehydration. 32 nations are taking the biggest stage in soccer.   It is possibly the last time anyone will get to see big names such as Argentina...

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Senior cross country captain Rodgers Korir says his favorite part about being captain is to see his team improve every single day.

The Prospector’s Student-Athlete of the Month: Rodgers Korir

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter November 15, 2022

Cross country is not only a physically challenging sport but also mentally demanding. UTEP senior cross country captain Rodgers Korir understands that fully, but he is does not shy away from a challenge.  Korir was born and raised in Eldoret, Uasin...

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Guard Malik Zachery plays offense against two Aggies players.

Battle of I-10 tips off at the Don Haskins Center

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor November 13, 2022

As 11,315 fans filled the Don Haskins for the UTEP men’s basketball team’s (0-1) home opener and “915” game, New Mexico State University (NMSU) (1-0) came in ready to compete. The UTEP Miners are coming off a loss against No. 12 Texas Nov. 7...

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Is the NCAA transfer portal hurting schools?

Is the NCAA transfer portal hurting schools?

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor November 10, 2022

This offseason was catastrophic for UTEP men’s basketball team. Nine players left UTEP after transferring out thanks to a rule change in college sports. What changes will this rule instill for college sports?  In October of 2018, the National Collegiate...

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Junior guard Mahri Petree goes up for a short jump shot.

Women’s basketball starts off season strong

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter November 9, 2022

The first game of the UTEP women’s basketball season was a slam dunk. The UTEP Miners won the season opener against the University of New Orleans (UNO) which took place Monday, Nov. 7, at the Don Haskins Center.   There are eight new players on...

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The UTEP Miners men’s basketball team faced a 72-57 loss against the University of Texas at Austin Nov. 7 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Photo courtesy of UTEP Strategic Communications.

Lone Star tipoff in Austin

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor November 9, 2022

UTEP men’s basketball team started its long-awaited season against No. 12 University of Texas at Austin (Texas). The season opener took place Nov. 7, at the brand-new Moody Center in Austin, Texas and ended with a final score of 72-57 in favor of the...

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The environmental impact of tailgating and litter

The environmental impact of tailgating and litter

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor November 9, 2022

One of the greatest American pastimes is coming together for a good, competitive game of football with an ice-cold beer, some burgers on the grill and maybe even some team colors painted on your face. Even better is if someone can attend an in-person...

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Guard Jazion Jackson takes a jump-shot.

Women’s basketball pivots during WNMU win

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor November 6, 2022

The 2022-2023 basketball season is finally underway after the UTEP women’s basketball team faced Western New Mexico University (WNMU) in an exhibition game Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Don Haskins Center. The UTEP Miners are coming off an underwhelming 2021-2022...

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Defensive specialist Alyssa Sianez defends an attack by Middle Tennessee on Nov.4

Miners take the gold against Middle Tennessee

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter November 5, 2022

UTEP volleyball (14-11, 8-4 Conference USA) swept Middle Tennessee (15-10, 4-7 C-USA) Friday, Nov. 4 at the Memorial Gym. The Miners are currently third in the C-USA standings. In the first set, the Miners were unstoppable taking a 15-7 lead against...

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UTEP football (4-6, 2-4 Conference USA) lost to Rice University (5-4, 3-2 C-USA), 37-30, Thursday Nov. 3. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

Miners unable to complete win against Rice

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter November 4, 2022

UTEP football (4-6, 2-4 Conference USA) traveled to Houston to meet Rice University (5-4, 3-2 C-USA) Thursday, Nov. 3. The Miners lost to Rice 37-30 in a last-minute comeback by the Rice Owls.  The Miners lost the coin toss but were able to get on...

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