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The challenges of being a woman in sports

The challenges of being a woman in sports

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor March 23, 2022

While there have been a lot of steps in the right direction for women being accepted into sports, there is still a lot of room for both improvement and change. Sports journalism is an industry that needs to see more change as it is a male-dominated field....

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Krishna Jayasankar is a kinesiology major who represents UTEP as a track and field thrower. Jaysankar recently won silver in the women's shot put event at the Conference USA indoor track and field championship in Alabama.

Krishna Jayasankar goes the distance

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter March 22, 2022

Krishna Jayasankar Menon, UTEP track and field thrower, is the first female thrower from India to receive a division one scholarship, marking only the beginning of her athletic career at UTEP.  Jayasankar, a freshman majoring in kinesiology, was chosen...

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Junior guard Souley Boum lines up against a Western Illinois opponent at the Don Haskins Center on March 19 for round one of the CBI Tournament. Photo credit of Ruben Ramirez.

Miners win first round of CBI Tournament

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter March 19, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team (20-13, 7-6 Conference-USA) won its first round match up against Western Illinois University (16-16) March 19 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners were able to control the game early and not ever trail in this 80-54 victory....

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Miners lose in five innings to UTSA

Miners lose in five innings to UTSA

Prospector Staff Report March 14, 2022

The UTEP softball team (10-13) fell to The University of Texas at San Antonio on March 11 at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex. Early on, the Roadrunners were able to grab an early 2-0 lead, then took a 9-1 lead later in this game and never looked back.   The...

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UTEP men’s basketball team lost 66-59 against Middle Tennessee in the quarterfinals of the 2022 Heritage Landscape Supply Group Conference USA Men’s Basketball Championships at the Star on March 10.  Photo courtesy of Jon Washington.

Miners lose in quarterfinals to MTSU

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter March 11, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team (19-13, 11-6 Conference USA) fell in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Tournament to Middle Tennesse State University (22-9, 13-5 C-USA) at the Ford Center Thursday evening. The Miners struggled to score in the first...

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The UTEP Miners win 74-64 against Old Dominion at the Star March 9 in the second round of the 2022 Heritage Landscape Supply Group Conference USA Men’s Basketball Championship. Photo courtesy of Jon Washington.

Miners win first C-USA Tournament game in five years.

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter March 10, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team (19-12, 12-7 Conference-USA) got their first conference win since 2016 against the University of Old Dominion (13-12, 9-9 C-USA) at the Ford Center Wednesday evening. The Miners dominated on the glass from the start...

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Prioritizing the mental health of student athletes

Prioritizing the mental health of student athletes

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor March 9, 2022

Everyone talks about the toll being an athlete takes on the body, but what isn’t talked about enough is the toll it takes on the mind.  Student athletes are constantly expected to perform at the highest level possible while also acing all their...

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Forward Jamari Sibley plays offense during the first quarter.

Miners snap Mean Green’s 15-game win streak

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter March 5, 2022

The UTEP Miner’s men basketball team (18-12, 11-7 Conference USA) were able to upend the University of North Texas (23-5, 16-2 C-USA)  March. 5 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners were able to get a huge 17-2 lead in the first half and led throughout...

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The UTEP Miners win 70-67 against Rice University at the Don Haskins Center March 3.

Kennedy’s late game free throws secure sweep against Owls

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter March 4, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team (17-12, 10-7 Conference USA) swept the University of Rice March. 3 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners were hot in the first half of this contest, shooting lights out from the 3-point line. However, the Owls were able...

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Olympics raises racial double standard

Olympics raises racial double standard

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor March 3, 2022

There are plenty of double standards that are set for people due to gender, race, or sexual preference. During this Olympic season we saw a case of double standards that could not be overlooked and needs immediate attention to see change.  Sha’Carri...

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Can the Miners play spoiler in the upcoming C-USA Tournament?

Can the Miners play spoiler in the upcoming C-USA Tournament?

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter March 3, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team is heading into the Conference-USA tournament with a lot of momentum. With two games currently remaining, UTEP has a chance to be seated in a good spot in this tournament.   But if the tournament were to start today,...

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The U.S women’s national team reached a $24 million settlement with the U.S Soccer Federation in their six-year equal pay battle Feb. 22.  Photo courtesy of the U.S. Soccer WNT Instagram .

U.S. women’s soccer team settles equal pay lawsuit

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter March 2, 2022

The U.S. women’s national team (USWNT) reached a settlement with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) to receive equal pay for years to come, ending a six-year fight Feb. 22. The settlement will ensure not only equal pay with its male counterparts but...

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