The Prospector

Men prepare for Southern Miss, La Tech

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter • January 26, 2016

The Miners’ back-and-forth season continued on Saturday, Jan. 23, when they lost at home to Florida International University, 79-69. UTEP hopes to put that loss behind them as they take on Southern Miss on the road. The Miners (11-9, 3-4 C-USA) had...

Despite second half comeback, Miners fall to FIU

Juan Carlos Navarette, Reporter • January 23, 2016

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Union gallery showcases ’66 exhibit

Adrian Broaddus, Spots Editor • January 21, 2016

In preparation for the 50th anniversary of the 1966 men's basketball national championship, the union gallery will feature an exhibit titled "The Road to Glory." Brought by the office of student life, the gallery will run from Jan. 19 through Feb....

From the barrio to the nation’s capital

Amanda Guillen, Editor-in-Chief • January 19, 2016

WASHINGTON- Sitting at a desk at the national Head Start offices in Washington, D.C., Blanca Enriquez is 1,962 miles away from her home in El Paso, Texas. Away from her three children and seven grandchildren, her journey as the Office of Head Start director...

Kugler adds four new coaches to his staff

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor • January 19, 2016

UTEP Football Head coach Sean Kugler made significant changes to his coaching staff, adding four new coaches to his team for the upcoming season. The four newcomers include offensive coordinator Brent Pease, defensive coordinator Tom Mason, wide receiver...

UTEP wins over UAB

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Reporter • January 11, 2016

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Miners look to get back to .500 on the road against Old Dominion

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • November 10, 2015

After a 24-21 home win against the Rice Owls this past Saturday, the UTEP football team will travel to Norfolk, Virginia, to take on Old Dominion on Nov. 14. The Miners and Old Dominion are both getting to the later part of the season with their bowl...

Miners look for back-to-back wins against Southern Miss

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter • October 27, 2015

The UTEP football team will be back on the road when they take on Southern Miss this Saturday, Oct. 31. The Miners are coming off a 27-17 win over Florida Atlantic University–their first conference win of the season.The Miners are 3-4 and 1-2 in Conference...

Change at quarterback will bode well for remainder of the season

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • September 22, 2015

Change is hard. Sometimes we ignore our faults or shortcomings and only change as a result of our mistakes. Then there are other times when the solution is staring you right in the face. That is the state of the UTEP football team right now–the solution...

Puente ready for next step in football career with UTEP

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter • September 15, 2015

He knows this turf too well. A deep sense of nostalgia enters his mind as the turf brushes the bottom of his shoe. However, this 2015 fall season, Anthony Puente will not put on his shoulder pads, strap on his helmet or lace up his cleats for another...

Red Raiders offense poses a tall tasking for Miners defensively

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • September 8, 2015

With one monster subdued, another one emerges. That is the focus on the UTEP football team heading into week two of their 2015 season. After a 35-point shellacking by the Arkansas Razorbacks, where the Miners gave up 48 points and 490 yards of total...

UTEP volleyball is ready and excited for home debut in the Haskins

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • September 8, 2015

This Wednesday, Sept. 9, the UTEP women’s volleyball team will make their home debut in the annual Borderland Invitational Tournament against Denver University at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners will play a total of four matches in three days. On...