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UTEP Miners football will face Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in Ruston, Louisiana Oct. 8.

Miners looking to battle against the Bulldogs

Roman P. Carr, Contributor October 7, 2022

After an important victory against the Charlotte 49ers (1-4, 0-1 C- USA), the UTEP Miners (3-3, 1-1 C-USA) continue to build momentum after a tough start to the season.   Now entering another game against the LA Tech Bulldogs (1-3, 0-0 C-USA), who...

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The NFL pushes LGBTQ+ inclusivity

The NFL pushes LGBTQ+ inclusivity

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor October 4, 2022

Are all fans ready? The National Football League (NFL) has historically been hesitant toward LGBTQ+ inclusivity for their fans or their players, prime examples from past and present include former player Michael Sam and current player Carl Nassib. Granted,...

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The NFL’s concussion protocol problem

The NFL’s concussion protocol problem

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter October 4, 2022

Editor's Note: NFLPA agrees to changes to the concussion protocol prior to Week 5; urges the NFL to do the same. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was carted off the field during the Dolphins vs. Cincinatti Bengals game Thursday, Sept. 29. Tagovailoa...

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Forward Tessa Carlin chases after a UAB defender on Sept. 30 at University Field.

UTEP Soccer loses 3 straight matches

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor October 4, 2022

After not losing five straight matches, the UTEP Miners soccer team have lost two games on the road versus Western Kentucky University (WKU), Charlotte, and at home to the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB).  UTEP at WKU-Sept. 22  Before heading...

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Raised in El Paso, with parents from Ciudad Juárez, Franco faced challenges in his academic career. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

Highlighting Hispanics in sports journalism

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor October 4, 2022

Editor’s Note: Contains mentions of sexual assault.  Sports journalism may present itself as shallow in the eyes of many. But the profession goes a lot deeper than most would expect. Anything from deciding who to start or bench in your fantasy league...

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Colin Kaepernick appears on a Nike ad that reads “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything” after taking a knee for the pre-game national anthem to show his stance on racial injustice in the U.S in 2016. Photo courtesy of Brechtbug/openverse

Political moments in sports

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter October 4, 2022

Sports are much bigger than the game. Whether athletes use their platform to speak out about current issues or needing to diversify personnel in the team’s office or the league, sports have begun to shed light on important topics the world faces today.  Back...

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UTEP expands its win streak to six games

UTEP expands its win streak to six games

Joel Molina, Contributor October 3, 2022

The UTEP volleyball team picked up a conference win over the University of North Texas (8-11, 2-2 Conference USA) on Sunday, Oct 2. The win brings the Miners’ win streak to six games with their overall record now being 10-7 and conference record sitting...

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The UTEP Miners football team defeats the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 41-35 Oct. 1.  Photo courtesy UTEP Strategic Communications.

Miners continue to build momentum in win against Charlotte

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor October 2, 2022

Following their massive win over Boise State, UTEP (3-3, Conference USA 1-1) trekked to North Carolina to face Charlotte (1-5, Conference USA 0-2). In their previous two matchups, UTEP fell to the 49ers 38-28 and 28-21. This matchup presented a different...

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UTEP Volleyball (9-7,3-0 C-USA) against  LA Tech Bulldogs (7-10,1-2 C-USA) Sept. 30.

Miners shock the Bulldogs

Roman P. Carr, Contributor October 2, 2022

UTEP Volleyball (9-7,3-0 C-USA) went up against the LA Tech Bulldogs (7-10,1-2 C-USA) at 6:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30.   The UTEP Miners gave no room for a comeback as they defeated the LA Tech Bulldogs on a 3-0 set victory; 25-12, 25-14, 25-16. The...

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The UTEP Miners football team will play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte at 4 p.m. Oct. 1.

Miners plan to expand the run game in Charlotte

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor September 30, 2022

After the massive win over Boise State University Broncos (2-2, 1-0 Mountain West), the University of Texas at El Paso Miners (2-3, 0-1 Conference USA) head to Charlotte, North Carolina to face the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers (1-4,...

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International tennis star serves up success at UTEP

International tennis star serves up success at UTEP

Prospector Staff Report September 28, 2022

Junior tennis player, Elena Dibattista, has found her way with the UTEP tennis team. A native from Agrigento, Italy, Dibattista has been playing tennis since she was eight years old, but before she had tried gymnastics. It was her father who convinced...

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Tim Hardaway Sr. played for the Miners from 1985-1989 and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Sept. 10. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP legend Tim Hardaway inducted into the Hall of Fame

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter September 28, 2022

Miners basketball legend Tim Hardaway Sr., who played for the Miners from 1985-1989, was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Saturday, Sept.10. Hardaway is the fifth UTEP men’s basketball player to be inducted into the Naismith Hall of...

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