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A great help for those in need

A great help for those in need

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Staff Reporter October 29, 2018

Dr. Thenral Mangadu, an associate professor in the Department of Public Health at UTEP has helped raise up over  $5 million in research and projects that promote healthier lifestyles for several communities, especially those in the far east El Paso. Dr....

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Kevin Cross Out as Head Coach of UTEP Soccer

Kevin Cross Out as Head Coach of UTEP Soccer

Javier Cortez and Daniel Mendez October 29, 2018

After 21 years in the Sun City coaching UTEP women's soccer and the last 18 years as head coach, Kevin Cross has been "relieved" of his "duties" by UTEP Director of Athletics Jim Senter. In a press release, UTEP Athletics stated the national wide search...

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Senior cornerback Nik Needham had one interception against the UAB Blazers Saturday, Oct. 27,  at the Sun Bowl.

Top ranked UAB Blazers burn UTEP for 20-straight loss

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor October 27, 2018

UTEP’s shortage on offense led to the Miners 20-consecutive loss, tying a Texas record held by the 1974-75 TCU Horned Frogs. UAB edged out the Miners 19-0, Saturday night, in front of an anemic home crowd at the Sun Bowl. “I don't think we...

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Senior forward Jordan Alexander finished with a team high of 17 points at an exhibition game against Western New Mexico on Saturday, Oct. 27.

UTEP outlasts Western New Mexico in exhibition game

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor October 27, 2018

UTEP women’s basketball opened up their exhibition part of their schedule with a 64-45 win over Western New Mexico on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Don Haskins Center. “I thought it was a really good scrimmage for us,” said head coach Kevin Baker...

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Ozuna performs at the El Paso County Coliseum on Thursday, Oct. 25 for his Aura tour.

Ozuna returns to a sold-out show at the El Paso County Coliseum

Catherine Ramirez, Contributor October 26, 2018

Ozuna returned to the  El Paso County Coliseum to a sold-out show for the second time as hundreds of fans sang and danced to the reggaeton and Latin trap singer’s hits as part of his “Aura” 2018 tour on Oct. 25. Doors opened at 7 p.m. to...

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NFL Fantasy football starts and sits for week 8

NFL Fantasy football starts and sits for week 8

Eddie Velazquez October 25, 2018

Editor’s note: Eddie Velazquez is a football fan with very little to do other than consistently check the waiver wire. There is a high chance he survived midterm season and is ready to answer your fantasy football questions on Twitter @ezvelazquez....

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Up Next: UTEP volleyball

Up Next: UTEP volleyball

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor October 23, 2018

This past Friday night the UTEP volleyball team recorded their first conference win against Louisiana Tech (6-17, 1-7) on Oct. 19.  The Miners would then go on to lose to Middle Tennessee (7-15, 2-7) in three sets on Sunday, Oct. 21. The Miners (4-17,...

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Up Next: UTEP Soccer

Up Next: UTEP Soccer

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor October 23, 2018

The UTEP soccer team will finish the season against the UTSA Roadrunners on Friday, Oct. 26. UTEP (7-8-3, 2-5-2) will be looking to finish the season on a high note knowing they are going to be in for a battle with one of their main rivals. “We...

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UTEP Food Pantry is now open for all  

UTEP Food Pantry is now open for all  

Catherine Ramirez, Contributor October 23, 2018

The UTEP Food Pantry, located at the concession stands in Memorial Gym, is now open for all UTEP faculty and students following its move from the Union West Building.   The pantry opened on Oct. 15, at its new location with a large variety of non-perishable...

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Prospy Picks the World Series

Prospy Picks the World Series

Staff October 23, 2018

The Prospector Editor’s Note: There is baseball in late October and that can only mean one thing—the World Series is finally here. The National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers will face off against the American League champion Boston Red Sox...

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UNT junior KhairI Muhammad 
 makes the tackle on senior tight end David Lucero.

Miners host first-place Blazers in hopes for an upset

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor October 23, 2018

Regrouping after a near road win upset against Louisiana Tech, the Miners (0-7, 0-3 C-USA) will return home this week to square off against top-ranked UAB (6-1, 4-0 C-USA) on Saturday, Oct. 27. And once again, the Miners will attempt to break their...

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SGA takes a shot at saving pharmacy through proposal

SGA takes a shot at saving pharmacy through proposal

Andrea Valdez-Rivas, Reporter October 23, 2018

UTEP announced the closure of the pharmacy, located at the Health Center, which is set to close on Dec. 14. The UTEP Student Government Association (SGA) has introduced a proposal to continue the pharmacy to help favor students, per the organization....

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