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UTEP's homecoming wraps up with no happy ending

UTEP’s homecoming wraps up with no happy ending

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter October 5, 2013

As homecoming came to a close, the Miners fell to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 38-35. UTEP fell short of a near comeback after falling behind by 17 points in the second quarter. The story of the game was once again the Miners shortcomings on defense,...

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Utep Homecoming parade 2013

October 5, 2013

Utep students and alumni gathered to celebrate the annual homecoming parade and pep rally Saturday morning. The parade started at University and Oregon and was proceeded with the pep rally on Glory field.   

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UTEP Homecoming Pageant took place on Sept. 29 at 6pm at the Magoffin Auditorium. (Left to right) Duchess Diana Montes, Duke Rodolfo Madero, Queen Danielle de La Paz, King Dominic Chacon, Princess Tanya Maestas and Prince Justin Tompkins.

Homecoming pageant weaves a spark of Minerland magic

Leonardo Montañez, Staff reporter October 1, 2013

The 2013 UTEP Homecoming Pageant was truly colorful this year as students ran for king and queen dressed as Disney movie characters with the Minerland theme. The pageant began at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at Magoffin Auditorium with a dance number containing...

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Senior setter Malia Patterson sets teammate Xitlali Herrera for the kill against Hampton.

Hawaii native makes final stand

Ellisia Shafer, Staff reporter October 1, 2013

Now in her final season with the UTEP volleyball team, senior setter Malia Patterson is one of the major contributors to the team. Her consistency and hard work have paid off and now she is considered one of the best in Conference-USA. Patterson was...

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UTEP soccer splits first two conference games

UTEP soccer splits first two conference games

Edwin Delgado, Sports editor October 1, 2013

The UTEP soccer team split its first two games of conference play after falling 2-1 to Rice and defeating Southern Miss 1-0 in overtime. “I was really proud of our team being able to bounce back and get a win,” said head coach Kevin Cross. The...

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UTEP has a 37-43-1 record in homecoming games and has won their last five.

Miners host Bulldogs in battle of one-win teams

Javier Cortez, Staff reporter October 1, 2013

UTEP is set for a rematch against old WAC foes Louisiana Tech on homecoming Oct. 5. It is a must-win game for both schools in order to keep their season hopes alive. Almost halfway through the season, the Miners stand at 1-3, and in most cases any...

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The Miners split their first twp games of conference by defeating Lousiana Tech and falling to Tulane, UTEP will come back home Oct. 4 to face the Florida Atlantic Owls at Memorial Gym.

Volleyball comes back after opening conference play on the road

Ellisia Shafer, Staff reporter October 1, 2013

The UTEP volleyball team closed their non-conference schedule with a 5-5 record before traveling to Louisiana to open their Conference USA slate. UTEP debuted in conference play with a 3-1 win over Louisiana Tech on Sep. 27, but fell two days later...

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Senior tight end Kevin Perry is in his last season with the Miners. After his college career he will try to follow his father’s footsteps in the NFL.

Perry embracing a new role

Javier Cortez, Staff reporter October 1, 2013

Being a collegiate athlete is a distinguishing mark in someone’s life, but being a two-sport athlete puts you in the upper echelon of athletes. Kevin Perry is part of that upper echelon of student athletes on this campus, being that he is a football...

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Miners take on Colorado State

Miners take on Colorado State

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter September 26, 2013

For UTEP fans, a game against Colorado State is very uncommon but these two teams have  history against each other as Western Athletic Conference foes in the late '60s through the late '90s. Over the years, the Miners and Rams have played each other...

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Miner volleyball close out UTEP Invitational with victory over Texas Southern

Miner volleyball close out UTEP Invitational with victory over Texas Southern

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter September 7, 2013

Coming off a win over Southern and a loss to Oral Roberts on Friday, the Miners rose at the chance to get a win against the Texas Southern Tigers. The Miners were focused, ready, and determined as they dominated Texas Southern by sweeping the Tigers 25-13,...

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