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The women's tennis program has been running for 40 years and on April 18, UTEP announced the discontinuation of the program.

UTEP Athletics hangs up the rackets, tennis discontinued after season’s end

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter May 17, 2025
After a devastating loss to end the season, UTEP athletics has stated that the women’s tennis program will be discontinued “effective immediately” due to the complexity of allocation of funds.
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Fighting for the IOCW Women's world Championship, Sakura suffers punishment from Miss Kath in the Boys and Girls Club of El Paso on April 15.

Cinta de Oro brings the magic of lucha libre to the Segundo Barrio

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer May 15, 2025
Segundo Barrio welcomed Cinta de Oro’s second fundraising event April 15. Cinta de Oro partnered up with Mexican lucha libre company, “Triple AAA” superstar and Ciudad Juárez native, Pagano to not only raise funds but to bring awareness to the sport of wrestling.
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Relámpago Infernal se enfrenta cara a cara contra Rugido Infernal en el Boys and Girl Club de El Paso en Abril 15.

Cinta de Oro lleva la magia de la lucha libre al Segundo Barrio

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer May 15, 2025
Cinta de Oro, ex luchador de la WWE y originario de El Paso, encabezó el 15 de abril una función benéfica en el Boys and Girls Club, reuniendo a talentos internacionales para apoyar a la juventud local y promover la cultura de la lucha libre. Junto a la superestrella juarense Pagano, ofrecieron un espectáculo vibrante que logró un lleno total y emocionó a las familias del Segundo Barrio.
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Junior Paige Lassiter earned one homerun and three RBIs against KSU on April 25.

UTEP softball clinches series win in explosive comeback

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor May 15, 2025
After starting 2-10 in CUSA, a six-game win streak now had the Miners opening the series versus the Owls in search of their ninth conference win.
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Senior guard Ivane Tensaie led her team in minutes played and points per game.

From the court to the stage: Senior Ivane Tensaie prepares for graduation and a return to the court

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter May 5, 2025

Ivane Tensaie is a senior guard for the UTEP women’s basketball team. This semester, she will exchange the jersey for a stole as she walks the stage to receive a degree in psychology. Before beginning her career with UTEP in her junior year, the Minnesota...

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Senior goalkeeper Angelina Amparano is graduating with a degree in biomedical sciences and plans to attend pharmacy school.

Defending goals and achieving them too

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter May 5, 2025
Senior soccer player Angelina Amparano will graduate this semester. For the past two years, school and soccer have acted as Amparano’s career. But after May, the Tuscon native will return to her hometown to pursue a different endeavor.
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Lucha libre hits West Texas

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer May 2, 2025
Luche Libre has taken over El Paso, Texas for the rest of this year. Behind the shows is former WWE star and professional wrestler Cinta De Oro, previously known as Sin Cara. Cinta's mission is to host events for the 915 where fans can come see luchadors from all over the world while raising funds for charity.
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The offensive and defensive lines clash as the blue and orange teams battle during UTEP's 2025 Spring Game.

UTEP football shows out in Spring Game

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer May 2, 2025
Heading into the second year with Head Coach Scotty Walden, UTEP held its traditional spring game of blue team vs. orange team to showcase the talent on the roster for the upcoming fall season to fans.
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The Miners had a total of six RBIs and four home runs against FIU.

UTEP softball defeats FIU Panthers in back-to-back victories

H. Catching Marginot, Contributer/Writer April 30, 2025
The UTEP softball team ran away with two victories against Florida International University (FIU) in a series of intense matches. Both games were filled with many highlights for both teams, but the Miners’ performance proved exceptional.
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UTEP sophomore Madi Mendoza had a 1.000 fielding percentage against the New Mexico Lobos.

Wave the white flag! UTEP softball blasts past UNM

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor April 21, 2025
After their first game was postponed, UTEP finally hosted UNM at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex. UNM stomped into the 915 with a desire to rebound after failing to sweep conference foe Colorado State two days prior.
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Tag team partners featuring Lobo and Lobito are a father and son duo who wrestle in the Lucha League Wrestling company.

The art of wrestling, enriching bi-national communities for almost a century

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter April 16, 2025
Lucha libre on the border has a rich history as it originated in the Sun City, but it has the potential to have an enriching future bringing even more communities together as lucha libra has done over the last century.
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Chihuahuas outfielder Oscar Gonzalez earned one hit out of his five at-bats in his game against the Salt Lake Bees.

El Paso Chihuahua’s community arises for new season

Vianah Vasquez, Contributor/Writer April 14, 2025
The El Paso Chihuahua’s baseball team had three back-to-back games to kickstart the spring season.
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