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Senior forward Derick Hamilton attempts to dunk the ball. Hamilton shot a total of 8 points against FIU.

UTEP swats away FIU Panthers for the Win

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer February 21, 2025
In a nail-biting game against the Miners and the Panthers, UTEP men's basketball secured the victory against Florida International University Thursday night.
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Junior guard Portia Adams sizes up a defender as she looks to make a move during the matchup against NMSU at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP falls to NMSU 85-60 for Battle of I-10.

Kristian Hernandez, Contributor/Photographer February 19, 2025
In the second bout for the Battle of I-10, the Miners’ fell to rival New Mexico State University, with a final score of 85-60.
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UTEP makes a major offensive push by signing Mark Cala and Joshua Eargle, two key additions set to play huge roles to elevate the team next season. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

The fresh faces on UTEP football: Mark Cala and Joshua Eargle

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer February 17, 2025
UTEP makes a major offensive push by signing Mark Cala and Joshua Eargle, two key additions set to play huge roles to elevate the team next season.
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Originally from Champlain, NY, Amy and Holly Visconti have made their way from shooting at their at-home family range to shooting together on UTEPs Rifle team.

Love that made its shot, UTEP’s rifle sisters

Iziah Moreno, Photo Editor February 17, 2025
Originally from Champlain, NY, sisters Amy and Holly Visconti have made their way from shooting at their at-home family range to being on their first semester together on the UTEP Rifle team.
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“Poison” Ivy Enriquez gears up for her pro debut training at Champ Camp. 

Blood, glory, and love: young fighters making a name for themselves

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor February 14, 2025
Chuco Classic will see the pro-debut of 18-year-old “Poison” Ivy Enriquez, and 23-year-old Caesar Alvarado who will be fighting his fifth professional fight.
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Alec McGee focuses on Precision Training practicing with a tennis ball.

Blood, glory and love: El Paso’s boxing scene

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor February 13, 2025
Several local fighters are preparing to enter the ring on Feb. 15 to fight in the Chuco Classic. Fighters Alex McGee and Dewayne “DJ” Bonds both say that home and origin help seal the victory.
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The Philadelphia Eagles left the Kansas City Chiefs stunned with a 40-22 final score. Philadelphia’s wide receiver DeVonta Smith made a 46-yard touchdown catch in the 3rd quarter. Photo courtesy of Free Malaysia Today (FMT).

Chiefs dynasty denied, Eagles swoop hopes of a Mahomes three-peat

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor February 11, 2025
The Chief's desire to achieve the first Super Bowl three-peat was harrowingly denied by a flock of Eagles seeking revenge, and glory.
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UTEP loses their third conference game of the season against Western Kentucky University, 78-74. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

Miners topped by Hilltoppers in first matchup since CUSA championship final

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor February 10, 2025
From one nail biting finish to another. Unlike their 73-71 victory against Kennesaw State, this time, it was UTEP on the losing end of a back-and-forth CUSA affair, losing their third conference game of the season against Western Kentucky University, 78-74.
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Super Bowl 59 will kickoff at 4:30 p.m. MST as the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles. Photo courtesy of Your Golf Travel

NFL Conference Championship recap. What’s at stake for Super Bowl 59 and what plans do students have for Super Bowl Sunday?

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter February 9, 2025
The NFL’s Conference Round has concluded, with Super Bowl 59 upon us, what’s at stake for each team chasing the Vince Lombardi Trophy, and how do students plan to spend their Super Bowl Sunday?
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Junior Candice Bernier runs to the ball in hopes of striking and scoring a point against the Weber State Wildcats.

UTEP tennis upstages Weber State, 4-0

Vianah Vasquez, Contributor/Writer February 8, 2025
UTEP tennis (2-1) defeated Weber State (0-6) On Feb. 6, in a 4-0 win at the El Paso Tennis Club.
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Attendees proudly display their new Dropshot Social merchandise while enjoying a night of pickleball.

America’s newest popular sport in the borderland: Dropshot Social

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter February 6, 2025
The rapidly growing sport of pickleball has become very popular throughout the U.S. With new players starting every day and old ones playing more, a pickleball social group in El Paso was made for everyone.
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Sophomore forward Luisa Vydrova shoots from mid-range on the court.

UTEP women’s basketball falls to WKU after late run

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer February 6, 2025
UTEP women's basketball lost to WKU in a tense but quick game, resulting in a loss of 65-59. UTEP has lost back-to-back and will be taking on Middle Tennessee, as well as New Mexico State soon after.
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