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UTEP comes out of the Mine Shaft for a game against Middle Tennessee at the Sun Bowl in El Paso.

UTEP football drops eighth game thanks to last minute Middle Tennessee touchdown

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2024

After yet another loss on the road for the UTEP football team (1-7, C-USA 1-4), the Miners returned to the Sun Bowl to take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (MTSU) (2-6, C-USA 1-3). Entering Saturday’s game, the Miners sat at the bottom of the...

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Tyler Darrow, freshman at UTEP studies Psychology and co-founded the volleyball club June 2024.

UTEP club sports wait for their moment in the spotlight

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor November 1, 2024
With a diverse array of teams and passionate leaders, UTEP's club sports are not just a platform for athletic achievement but also a way for students to build community and foster leadership skills. At the helm of this program is Mark Johnson, UTEP’s Recreational Sports coordinator of Intramural and Club Sports. With a deep passion for sports and student engagement, Johnson has been instrumental in promoting club sports on campus.
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Red Bull and McLaren have been the most successful teams of the season.

The 2024 Formula One season is approaching its final stretch, here’s a season recap

Luis Padilla, Contributor/Photographer October 28, 2024
Max Verstappen continues to lead the Driver’s Championship with 354 points, surpassing the second-place lead, Lando Norris, by 57 points.
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Locomotive FC fans bode farewell to two franchise legends.

El Paso Locomotive finish final home game with bittersweet goodbye to Yuma and Borelli

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor October 26, 2024
As the Locomotive wraps up its 2024 season, the team’s final home game said farewell to two players, Yuma and Eder Borelli. The two veteran players had been with the program for over five years, making an impact on the Locomotive since their inductions. 
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The Miners went on the road to take on LA Tech in the midst of conference play Tuesday, Oct. 22 in Ruston, Louisiana. Photo courtesy UTEP Athletics

UTEP Miners football team falls to LA Tech in Ruston, drops to 1-4 in conference play

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter October 25, 2024
The Miners went on the road to take on LA Tech in the midst of conference play. UTEP looked to keep that momentum alive after their first win with the added motivation to try and beat LA Tech at home for the first time in 20 years.
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Many El Pasoans and UTEP students were running for family members who are currently battling cancer or those who have lost their lives to cancer.

UTEP Zeta Tau Alpha helps community ‘Think Pink’ with 5K Breast Cancer Awareness run

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor/Writer October 25, 2024
As Breast Cancer Awareness month unfolds throughout October, sorority Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) hosted a 5K event that people across the borderland attended and showed support for survivors and patients alike.
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Ruth Jerubet is a member of the track and field team and is the captain of the cross country team.

UTEP’s Ruth Jerubet named C-USA Athlete of the Week for two consecutive weeks

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter October 24, 2024

Conference USA (C-USA) named UTEP senior Ruth Jerubet the Women’s Athlete of the Week for two consecutive weeks for cross country, first on Sept. 17 and again on Oct. 1. Jerubet shared that while the honor was unexpected, it’s one of her proudest...

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On Oct. 19, UTEP soccer faced off against LA Tech at University Field. With late-game heroics, the Miners came back to end their four-game losing streak. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP soccer adds needed win to season versus Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer October 24, 2024
On Oct. 19, UTEP soccer faced off against LA Tech at University Field. With late-game heroics, the Miners came back to end their four-game losing streak.
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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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