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The Prospector

UTEP snaps six-game losing streak in effort win against New Mexico

UTEP snaps six-game losing streak in ‘effort’ win against New Mexico

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief December 2, 2017

Shaking off six messy consecutive losses, the Miners looked rejuvenated and consistent on Saturday night, impressively shooting 54 percent from the floor and beating out old-time rival New Mexico 88-76 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners (2-6)...

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Women’s basketball uses strong second half to get past Houston Baptist 69-62

Women’s basketball uses strong second half to get past Houston Baptist 69-62

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor December 2, 2017

Tamara Seda captured her fourth straight double-double (18 points, 16 rebounds) to lead the UTEP women’s basketball team past Houston Baptist 69-62 on Saturday afternoon at the Don Haskins Center. Najala Howell earned a season-high tying 19 points...

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Students at Centennial Plaza gathered on Thursday night to celebrate the vigil for World Aids Day.

UTEP Rainbow Miner Initiative holds vigil for World Aids Day

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter December 1, 2017

On Thursday night, the Rainbow Miner Initiative organized a vigil at Centennial Plaza to promote World Aids Day which is celebrated on December 1. For the event, various guest speakers were invited to share information and personal stories to educate...

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New Mexico hands UTEP women first loss of season

New Mexico hands UTEP women first loss of season

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor December 1, 2017

The UTEP women's basketball team dropped their first game of the season in a 59-35 onslaught by visiting rival New Mexico at the Don Haskins Center Thursday night. The undefeated Lobos (8-0), took advantage of 25 Miner turnovers for 22 points to...

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Mens basketball drops seventh straight to NMSU

Men’s basketball drops seventh straight to NMSU

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief December 1, 2017

Head coach Chris Jans and New Mexico State came into the Don Haskins Center on a mission Thursday evening. Unfortunately for the Miners, who were without recently retired head coach Tim Floyd, they were just another obstacle in the way of the...

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El Pasos Khalid performed on day two at Mala Luna festival.

Khalid closes year strong with five Grammy nominations

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor November 28, 2017

El Paso wonder boy Khalid is closing a successful 2017 with five Grammy nominations. The news came after the Recording Academy announced the nominees for all 84 categories of the 2018 Grammy Awards on Tuesday, Nov. 28. His collaboration with rapper...

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Phil Johnson named interim head coach of mens basketball

Phil Johnson named interim head coach of men’s basketball

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor November 28, 2017

Phil Johnson was named UTEP’s interim men’s basketball coach on Tuesday morning, following the retirement of Tim Floyd. “Larry Eustachy was the National Coach of the Year and worked for me,” Floyd said following Monday’s game versus Lamar....

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Miners blown out by hot shooting Lamar, Floyd retires following game

Miners blown out by hot shooting Lamar, Floyd retires following game

Jason Green, Contributor November 28, 2017

In what the assembled media would find out post-game was head coach Tim Floyd’s final game in charge of the UTEP men’s basketball team, the Miners were defeated by Lamar 66-52 and dropped to 1-5 on the season. Floyd dropped the retirement bombshell...

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Mens basketball coach Tim Floyd announces retirement after 1-5 start

Men’s basketball coach Tim Floyd announces retirement after 1-5 start

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief November 27, 2017

UTEP men's basketball head coach Tim Floyd announced he is retiring after a 66-52 loss to Lamar and a disappointing 1-5 start. Floyd was 136–86 (.632) overall with the program, led the team to two NIT appearances and no NCAA tournament bids during...

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Price wraps up difficult interim job as head coach of UTEP football

Price wraps up difficult interim job as head coach of UTEP football

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief November 27, 2017

Before Mike Price left his comfortable lake house in Idaho for his 4 a.m. flight to return to El Paso as the interim head coach for the UTEP football team, he asked his wife, “what am I doing?” After seven losses to close out the season with a...

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Senter sees UTEP as a ‘sleeping giant’ for athletic success

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter November 27, 2017

A new era is upon UTEP Athletics. A fresh new face who is ready to take the task at hand and run with it, like he has before. The man behind the new era of athletics for the Miners is Jim Senter, who was announced as the new director of athletics by...

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The artist rendition of University Avenue was shown to the public last week and construction will begin after spring 2018 commencement.

University Avenue plans for a facelift

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief November 27, 2017

Starting after the spring 2018 commencement, UTEP plans to begin a two-part plan to enhance safety measures and the look of University Avenue on the east side of campus.  Along with the Texas Department of Transportation, engineering firm Quantum Consultants,...

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