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Stifling defense leads Women’s basketball to season opener win

Stifling defense leads Women’s basketball to season opener win

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter November 10, 2019

The UTEP women’s basketball team (1-0) provided tough defensive pressure all night forcing UC Riverside (1-2) to 28 turnovers en route to a 63-50 win in the Miner’s season opener.   Behind an aggressive full court press the Miners held the...

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UTEP Director of Athletics Jim Senter announced on Friday that softball head coach Tobin Echo-Hawk will not return for the 2020 season.

UTEP softball head coach fired with season to start soon

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter November 8, 2019

UTEP Director of Athletics Jim Senter announced Friday that softball head coach Tobin Echo-Hawk will not return for the 2020 season.   Echo-Hawk coached the Miners for six seasons from 2014-2019 compiling a record of 104-207 and a 57-87 mark in Conference-USA...

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Junior forward Bryson Williams powers through a defender late in the second half to score another two points against New Mexico Highlands University at the Don Haskins Center.

Miners start basketball season with balanced win

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor November 6, 2019

The UTEP men's basketball team began the highly anticipated basketball season with a comfortable win over the New Mexico Highlands Cowboys 93-70 in front of more than 3,000 fans at the Don Haskins Center Tuesday night.  The Miners only trailing moment...

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Sophomore guard Jordan Lathon pushes the ball upcourt against Texas Tech in charity game Oct. 12, 2019.

Basketball season kicks off for Miner Nation

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter November 5, 2019

Miners' basketball season is upon us. The Men's basketball team has Miner fans excited for the upcoming season with its postseason potential. Men’s basketball loaded with touted talent (players to watch: Bryson Williams, Jordan Lathon, Daryl...

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Locals and organizers gathered at Concordia to observe the local Hispanic holiday Día de Los Muertos in honor of loved ones, historic figures, and fundraising.

Locals observe Día de Los Muertos at historical Concordia Cemetery

Sven Kline, Contributor November 5, 2019

Locals gathered to observe the traditional Mexican holiday, Día de Los Muertos, Saturday, Nov. 2 at the historical Concordia Cemetery to honor loved ones who have passed away.    The cemetery opened at 2 p.m. allowing visitors to enter for a $5...

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The university’s football season started off with a strong supportive audience.

University pushes for attendance: Number of students at games drops by half at midsemester

Anahy Diaz, Contributor November 5, 2019

The university’s football season started off strong this semester, with more than 34,000 football fans filling up the Sun Bowl Stadium as the UTEP Miners took a 36-34 victory over Houston Baptist.    Since then, the Miners have returned to a losing...

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The letter was sent out to the entire administration and the head of the Education Department.

After a hate letter, College of Education counteracts homophobia

Exodis Ward, Contributor November 5, 2019

Editor's note: The story was updated Nov. 21 to correct Alberto Esquinca's employment status.  In March 2017, UTEP’s College of Education received a hate letter.    The letter, written from the point of view of an anonymous student, targeted...

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Located at 2225 Montana Ave., The Red Door Vintage is another unique store that sells oddities, accessories, clothing and lots of other distinct items people with unique tastes would enjoy. The store is open seven days a week and its hours are available on its Facebook page.

Stores in El Paso to shop for oddities, curiosities and unique clothes

Teddy Baylón, Layout Editor November 5, 2019

Members of the community who like oddities, curiosities, goth novelty items and dark clothes can shop at these unique mom-and-pop stores in El Paso.   The downtown curiosity shop, Tooth and Veil, is where all sorts of novelty items, unique pieces...

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UTEP women’s soccer vs. WKU at El Paso, Texas.

Soccer earns first conference tournament bid since 2016

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter November 5, 2019

With a 1-0 win over The University of Texas at San Antonio on “Senior Night” Nov.1, the UTEP soccer team (10-6-3, 5-4,1) earned their first Conference-USA tournament bid in three seasons.   Freshman forward Tessa Carlin scored past UTSA goalie...

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Senior Katarina Zec plays against Western New Mexico University at  the Don Haskins Center on Oct. 26, 2019.

Miners look to rebound from injury plagued season

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor November 5, 2019

The Miners are coming off an injury-plagued season where Coach Kevin Baker was down to a seven-person rotation with his lineup by season’s end.   In Conference-USA’s preseason guide, the Miners are predicted to finish 12th, which is one spot...

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Events Happening in El Paso this Week

Events Happening in El Paso this Week

Prospector Staff Report November 5, 2019

MANA: Rayando El Sol Tour 2019  8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6  UTEP Don Haskins Center  The Grammy Award-winning Latin rock band returns to El Paso to perform at the UTEP Don Haskins Center once more for their 2019, “Rayando El Sol Tour”...

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The procession in Ciudad Juarez marks the start of the celebration of Mass on the Border.

Mass on the Border celebrates US-Mexico unity

Noah Sarabia, Contributor November 5, 2019

Mass on the Border, an event that celebrated Catholic mass between two countries, two languages and three cultures, including El Paso, Las Cruces and Ciudad Juárez took place Saturday, Nov. 2.   El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz, Las Cruces Bishop...

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