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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Roller Derby: The grunge and grit of sports

Roller Derby: The grunge and grit of sports

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

In central El Paso sits a scanty, shabby warehouse where organized action is practiced on a regular basis. Elbows are thrown, women are shoved almost constantly and hundreds of fans cheer for each team. It sounds like some sort of an underground exclusive...

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UTEP’s new tennis coach Ivan Fernandez began his tenure on June 5.

Fernandez hopes to bring new era to tennis

Mike Flores, Sports Editor June 27, 2017

Since 2010, the UTEP tennis program has seen six coaches in the last seven years. However, the Miners have finally seemed to find the right person for the job with Ivan Fernandez. Fernandez brings great experience, knowledge, a winning attitude and,...

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Incoming freshman Tirus Smith looks to add depth to the Miners interior play.

Smith brings strong, physical and mental game to UTEP

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor June 27, 2017

Forward Tirus Smith, out of Petal High School in Petal, Mississippi, will be suiting up for the Miners for the first time as a freshman this fall. The big 6-foot-9, 230-pound forward will be an important boost to the Miners’ interior game both offensively...

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Sun City Roller Girls return to the hardwood on Sunday

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor June 24, 2017

Season nine of roller derby action returns to El Paso on Sunday, June 15, with “Brawlesque,” presented by the El Paso Country Coliseum and the Sun City Roller Girls. The event will feature two showdowns on the day. Chuco Town Chulas will take...

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Meet incoming freshman Joey St. Pierre

Meet incoming freshman Joey St. Pierre

Mike Flores, Sports Editor June 22, 2017

UTEP men’s basketball introduced incoming freshman Joey St. Pierre on Thursday at the Foster Stevens Basketball Center. The 6-foot-10, 280-pound 3-star athlete is regarded by ESPN as the No. 11 player in the state of Illinois. St. Pierre is from...

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A look inside the  2017 NBA draft

A look inside the 2017 NBA draft

Mike Flores, Sports Editor June 21, 2017

The NBA Draft is set for June 22, and it is a time where teams can reload for another season. Potential superstars, role players and busts are waiting for their name to be called. This also looks to be one of the more loaded draft classes on paper in...

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San Antonio guard Kobe Magee was the first newcomer introduced to the media.

Sharp-shooter Magee brings depth

Mike Flores, Sports Editor June 21, 2017

UTEP basketball is set to introduce their six incoming freshmen for the 2017-18 season in the next couple of weeks. The first one to get the spotlight was the 6-foot-1, 150-pound point guard from San Antonio, Texas, Kobe Magee. Magee was a four-year...

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Sophomore hurdler Amusan wins NCAA title in 100-meter hurdles.

Amusan battled her way to an NCAA crown

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor June 21, 2017

Tobi Amusan, runner-up in the 100-meter hurdles at the 2016 NCAA Track and Field Championships, found redemption in her second appearance in Eugene, Oregon. The sophomore’s personal-best time of 12.57 was just enough to earn her the NCAA title and...

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Miners introduce Chicago’s 3-star player, Evan Gilyard, to the media.

Miners introduce Chicago point guard Evan Gilyard

Augie Touris, Staff Reporter June 21, 2017

Freshman Evan Gilyard arrived at UTEP this past week to begin workouts and preparation for the 2017-18 basketball season with the Miners. The 5-foot-10, 160-pound point guard is from Chicago, Illinois and went to the talent-productive Simeon Career...

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Men’s basketball welcomes newcomer Tirus Smith

Men’s basketball welcomes newcomer Tirus Smith

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor June 20, 2017

Incoming freshman forward, Tirus Smith, out of Petal High School (Mississippi) was introduced to the media on Tuesday afternoon. The 6-foot-9, 230 pound forward compiled 10 double-doubles his senior season in high school with season-highs of 30 points...

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Korir named a semifinalist in Bowerman

Mike Flores, Sports Editor June 16, 2017

The U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced UTEP’s freshmen star Emmanuel Korir as a semifinalist for college track and field’s highest individual honor, The Bowerman Award. Korir has been on the Bowerman...

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UTEP introduces its 2017-18 marketing campaign.

UTEP athletics introduces 2017-18 marketing campaign

Mike Flores, Sports Editor June 14, 2017

For over 100 years UTEP has stood as El Paso's local university, and this year, UTEP athletics will celebrate their sports history by targeting community engagement with the new marketing theme, “We are Miners.” The theme will be present and...

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