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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Community members of all ages gathered Sept. 28 for the Royal Run for Hope, where 100% of the proceeds stay in El Paso to help children in the community fighting cancer.

Royal Run for Hope brings El Paso together one step at a time

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter October 14, 2025
On Sept. 28, the annual Royal Run for Hope raised funds for El Paso children who are battling cancer.
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El Paso native, Lynne Sepulveda, committed to UTEP before graduating high school.

From across the world, to right outside the neighborhood, they all chose UTEP

Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor October 9, 2025
Athletes who join a university don’t all have the same reason for doing so. Some commit for the competitive level, culture or it’s their hometown college. All these athletes' journeys to UTEP are not like the others.
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UTEP’s late comeback fell short, the Miners were held off by the ULM Warhawks as they secured a 31-25 win at the Sun Bowl.

UTEP falls short from comeback, ULM escapes 31-25

Adrian Gonzalez, Contributor/Writer September 26, 2025
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) nearly erased a 24-point deficit in an anticipated Sun Bowl comeback, but late turnovers doomed the Miners in a 31-25 loss to the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM). Sophomore QB Malachi Nelson earned his career high of 404 passing yards.
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Cinta de Oro presents El Hijo del Santo’s farewell tour with a three-way match featuring the debut of Cinta de Oro Jr., the retirement of El Hijo del Santo, and appearances by wrestlers Romeo, Magno Mag, and Ráfaga Jr.

Famous Lucha Libre fighter El Hijo del Santo wins match on his farewell tour

Aylinne Morales, Contributor/Writer September 22, 2025
World-renowned lucha libre fighter, El Hijo Del Santo, wrestled alongside famous local wrestler Cinta De Oro as part of his farewell tour.
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The Miners led the match with a total of 14 block assists and 39 digs against the Tigers.

UTEP Volleyball feasts on Texas Southern Tigers at Sun City Classic

Cameron Mason, Staff Reporter September 22, 2025
Looking to rebound in the Sun City Classic, the Miners overpowered the Texas Southern Tigers in a response game, dishing out an intensity the Tigers couldn’t keep up with.
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Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP dared to grab Texas by the horns

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor September 13, 2025
In what’s labeled “a money game,” in college football, UTEP gave power four institution UT-Austin and their nationally recognized quarterback, Arch Manning, a run for their money.
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UTEP’s Marching Miners rehearse before the first football home game of the semester. The student ensemble consists of brass, woodwind, and percussion instrument players, alongside the Diamond Colorguard and the Golddiggers Dance Team.

The Marching Miners march to the beat of Miner pride

Brisa Silva, Contributor/Writer September 12, 2025
The Marching Miners made their official return to the Sun Bowl on Sept. 6 during the first football home game of the season. With all the hard work happening behind the scenes, the marching band hopes to load the season with new shows and school spirit.
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UTEP Volleyball brings party back to Club Memorial!

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor September 11, 2025

The University of Texas at El Paso volleyball program is coming back to Memorial Gym to serve up the 2025 NCAA season. Only a year after reaching their first NCAA national tournament, the Miners return to El Paso with high expectations, but the only...

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UTEP Athletics combines technology, biomechanics and physical therapy to return athletes to game ready demands.

Keeping athletes in the game: The works of science

Cameron Mason, Staff Reporter September 10, 2025
While athletes are blessed with exceptional physical ability that allows them to perform at eye-catching levels, much of maintaining that high performance happens behind the scenes, through science-driven recovery and injury prevention.
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UTEP fans were able to celebrate the Miners’ 42-17 home-opening win over UT Martin on Sept. 6.

UTEP sends UT Martin Skyhawks back to their nest

Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor September 9, 2025
After a UTEP offensive performance scoring 42 with redshirt senior running back Hahsaun Wilson earning a program record-breaking 94-yard rushing touchdown.
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Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

The Malachi Nelson Era Begins

Adrian Gonzalez, Contributor/Writer September 9, 2025
Malachi Nelson’s first start at UTEP showed flashes of talent but also highlighted team struggles. While the Miners fell 28-16 at Utah State, Nelson gave fans hope that he could be the quarterback to turn the program around.
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UTEP Night at the Chihuahuas took place Aug. 29 with over 6,000 attendants. The UTEP community celebrated a night of Miner pride and community spirit.

UTEP Night at the Chihuahuas paints ballpark orange in Downtown El Paso

Adrian Gonzalez, Contributor/Writer September 9, 2025
UTEP spirit filled Southwest University Park during UTEP Night at the Chihuahuas, where students, alumni and fans filled the stands in orange for a celebration of tradition, pride and community.
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