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UTEP football suffers colossal defeat to No. 7 team Tennessee Volunteers, 56-0

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter November 26, 2024
UTEP went on the road to take on college football powerhouse Tennessee. The Volunteers’ playoff hopes were hanging by a thread, and they played like it. For the Miners, it’s time to regroup as the Battle of I-10 awaits.
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Quarterback Skyler Locklear setting up a pass to a teammate in the game against Kennesaw State.

Miners come down to the wire in homecoming double overtime nail-biter

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer November 12, 2024
On Nov. 9, UTEP football hosted Kennesaw State for their 92nd homecoming game, digging out an exciting shootout win 43-35.
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Viewers admire Tom Lea's The Turning Point, captivated by its portrayal of the Texas Western Miners' comeback against the University of Utah.

Tom Lea Immortalizes UTEP history, told by Billy Stevens

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter November 4, 2024
UTEP’s history goes far beyond its name. Here’s why one “random” game against Utah, forever changed the story of the Miners.
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UTEP comes out of the Mine Shaft for a game against Middle Tennessee at the Sun Bowl in El Paso.

UTEP football drops eighth game thanks to last minute Middle Tennessee touchdown

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2024

After yet another loss on the road for the UTEP football team (1-7, C-USA 1-4), the Miners returned to the Sun Bowl to take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (MTSU) (2-6, C-USA 1-3). Entering Saturday’s game, the Miners sat at the bottom of the...

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The Miners went on the road to take on LA Tech in the midst of conference play Tuesday, Oct. 22 in Ruston, Louisiana. Photo courtesy UTEP Athletics

UTEP Miners football team falls to LA Tech in Ruston, drops to 1-4 in conference play

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter October 25, 2024
The Miners went on the road to take on LA Tech in the midst of conference play. UTEP looked to keep that momentum alive after their first win with the added motivation to try and beat LA Tech at home for the first time in 20 years.
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Michael Cosman plays fantasy football because it encourages him to watch more games from teams that aren’t his own.

Fantasy football hits hard in reality, how NFL fans pay the price

Alyda Muela, Web Editor October 22, 2024
Fantasy football is played by over 29 million Americans each year and has increased NFL viewership for over 62 years. The virtual gridiron has created a diverse community of die-hard football fans and non-fans alike.
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Amid winless football record, UTEP makes the move to Mountain West

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor October 21, 2024
In a sudden turn of events, UTEP accepted Mountain West Conference’s invitation to join, a conference realignment that will impact UTEP athletics for years to come. On Oct. 1, the university announced they will be exiting Conference USA (C-USA), one they had been a part of for nearly 20 years.
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Head coach Scotty Walden celebrating in the stands with the fans the victory against FIU Wednesday Oct. 17 at the Sun Bowl.

Head Coach Scotty Walden, UTEP football finds first win of season over FIU Panthers: “I feel like a winner”

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter October 17, 2024
The UTEP Miners have won their first game of the season at home against the FIU Panthers. The defense led the way to a spectacular win, with some key help from junior Jevon Jackson.
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Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP’s on field struggles continue on the road against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter October 13, 2024
The Miners played on the road for the fourth time this season. UTEP’s game against WKU may have ended in a loss, but after an injury to quarterback Cade McConnell, and a stellar performance by freshman Ezell Jolley, the rest of UTEP’s season is still ambivalent.
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Football falls to Sam Houston, remains winless at the Sun Bowl

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2024
Coming off a much-needed bye week, the UTEP Miners football team (0-4, C-USA 0-1) faced off against Conference USA (C-USA) opponents Sam Houston Bearkats (4-1, C-USA 1-0).
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UTEP football falls to Jay Norvell-led Colorado State, QB1 now in question

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter September 24, 2024
UTEP has a strong outing in Fort Collins against Mountain West’s own Colorado State. Despite the result, UTEP demonstrated a resilient attitude, almost completing a second half comeback. Entering the bye, the Miners are left with a significant question.
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Karen Carrillo is a drum major for the UTEP Marching Miners and part of the UTEP flute choir, wind symphony, and symphony orchestra.

Scotty Walden and the Marching Miners help ignite the Miner spirit on campus as football season starts

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter September 17, 2024
As a new football season starts, students share their excitement and hope for the upcoming season and for football Head Coach Scotty Walden who is bringing the energy to the Miner spirit.
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