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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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This year is women’s head coach Kevin Baker’s sixth season at UTEP, and he is the first coach in the UTEP program to have three winning seasons within their first four years.

Head coach guides women’s basketball team

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor November 1, 2022

This year marks the beginning of Kevin Baker’s sixth season at UTEP, though he’s a veteran coach for the sport, and this is year 16 in his college basketball career.   Although he considers Austin his hometown, Baker says he was a bit of a military...

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UTEP women’s basketball guard Grace Alvarez finds support and stability in her coaches, teammates and God.

Guard leans on teammates

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter November 1, 2022

Entering her second year as a member of the UTEP women’s basketball team, guard Grace Alvarez explains that she has built a close relationship with her teammates.    Alvarez is a sophomore criminal justice major and is originally from Houston....

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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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