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UTEP rifle hosted the Air Force Academy Falcons and Schreiner University Mountaineers in their home-opener at the UTEP Rifle Range, Oct. 19.

UTEP rifle misses its mark against Air Force, still time to improve

Gael Araiza, Layout Editor October 23, 2024
Following a loss in their season-opening tri-match, UTEP rifle hosted the Air Force Academy Falcons and Schreiner University Mountaineers in their home-opener at the UTEP Rifle Range. Despite this unideal start to their season, can the Miners still make their mark?
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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

Hispanic Heritage Month: Roberto José Andrade Franco shares the importance of Hispanic voices in sports journalism

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter October 23, 2024
Roberto José Andrade Franco is a writer with ESPN. He shares the value that Hispanic and Latino voices bring to journalism and sports media by providing diverse perspectives. Franco also shared words of advice to aspiring journalist.
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Michael Cosman plays fantasy football because it encourages him to watch more games from teams that aren’t his own.

Fantasy football hits hard in reality, how NFL fans pay the price

Alyda Muela, Web Editor October 22, 2024
Fantasy football is played by over 29 million Americans each year and has increased NFL viewership for over 62 years. The virtual gridiron has created a diverse community of die-hard football fans and non-fans alike.
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Photo courtesy of Flickr Images.

Amid winless football record, UTEP makes the move to Mountain West

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor October 21, 2024
In a sudden turn of events, UTEP accepted Mountain West Conference’s invitation to join, a conference realignment that will impact UTEP athletics for years to come. On Oct. 1, the university announced they will be exiting Conference USA (C-USA), one they had been a part of for nearly 20 years.
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Head coach Scotty Walden celebrating in the stands with the fans the victory against FIU Wednesday Oct. 17 at the Sun Bowl.

Head Coach Scotty Walden, UTEP football finds first win of season over FIU Panthers: “I feel like a winner”

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter October 17, 2024
The UTEP Miners have won their first game of the season at home against the FIU Panthers. The defense led the way to a spectacular win, with some key help from junior Jevon Jackson.
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Defender Lucas Stauffer in control of the ball.

Locomotive steam ahead for thrilling showdown with San Antonio

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer October 17, 2024
On Oct. 10, El Paso Locomotive faced off against San Antonio FC at Southwest University Park, with a spark toward the end of the game making a late-game rollercoaster, leading the Locomotive to a draw.
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Defender Ashlee Mora in possession of the ball against Middle Tennessee State University.

UTEP women’s soccer falls to Middle Tennessee

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor October 16, 2024
Editor’s note: This recap is not the most recent game for UTEP women’s soccer.
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MLB postseason started for the 2024 season and fans across the 915 are eager to see who will make it to the World Series.

What do UTEP students have to say about the upcoming MLB postseason?

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter October 16, 2024
Whether it’s the Red Sox coming back from an 0-3 series deficit, Derek Jeter becoming Mr. November on Halloween night, or the Chicago Cubs breaking the curse of the Billy goat, playoff baseball has engraved itself into the fond memories of those who have their eyes glued onto the field every fall season.
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Outside Hitter Torrance Lovesee celebrates a point against NM State.

UTEP volleyball crushes NMSU Aggies in I-10 Rivalry Victory

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer October 14, 2024
In the ultimate doubleheader, UTEP volleyball rallied against their I-10 rival, New Mexico State University Aggies. With the two-game win streak, the Miners improved to an overall score of 15-2 (5-0 Conference USA), as NMSU dropped 9-9 (3-3 C-USA).
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UTEP men’s basketball team hosted its first-ever open practice in Ciudad Juárez Oct. 5.

UTEP men’s basketball team holds open practice in Ciudad Juárez for the first time in program history

Christian Garza, Contributor/Writer October 14, 2024
UTEP men’s basketball team made history Oct. 5, hosting its first-ever open practice in Ciudad Juárez on the campus of the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (UACJ).
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Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP’s on field struggles continue on the road against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter October 13, 2024
The Miners played on the road for the fourth time this season. UTEP’s game against WKU may have ended in a loss, but after an injury to quarterback Cade McConnell, and a stellar performance by freshman Ezell Jolley, the rest of UTEP’s season is still ambivalent.
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Leslie Gutierrez is a part of UTEP’s soccer team as a forward and a midfielder.

Soccer player embraces her culture through sport and her education

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Writer/Contributor October 11, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month is special in the border region of El Paso. In honor of the month, UTEP athlete Leslie Gutierrez chooses to celebrate by being surrounded by her family.
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