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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Rifle falls to TCU in spring opener

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor January 31, 2023

The University of Texas at El Paso women’s rifle hosted No. 1 Texas Christian University (TCU) early Saturday morning Jan. 28 at the University of Texas at El Paso Rifle Range located in the Military Science Building.  To end the fall stretch, UTEP...

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Track and field continue strong start at MLK meet

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor January 25, 2023

The UTEP Men’s and Women’s track and field team had a stellar showing at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Collegiate Invitational in Albuquerque, New Mexico. There, several athletes managed to outperform not just other competitors but also their personal...

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially parted ways with pitcher Trevor Bauer after holding the longest active player suspension for domestic violence allegations. Photo courtesy of Erik Drost/Flickr

Los Angeles Dodgers cut ties with Trevor Bauer

Katrina Villarreal, Multimedia Editor January 24, 2023

The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced they have officially parted ways with pitcher Trevor Bauer after being reinstated. Bauer is a former Cy Young award recipient who signed a three-year $102 million deal with the Dodgers.  Bauer was suspended in...

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Guard Mario McKinney Jr dribbles the ball along the baseline during the game against FAU.

Miners lose at home to No. 24 FAU

Katrina Villarreal, Multimedia Editor January 23, 2023

UTEP men’s basketball team (11-9, 4-5 Conference USA) was defeated by No. 24 Florida Atlantic Owls at the Don Haskins Center Saturday, Jan. 21, with a final score of 67-59.   FAU got off to a fast start in the first half by going on a 10-0 run...

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Guard Tae Hardy tries to make a basket against Florida Internation University player.

Another Miner win against FIU Panthers

Nicholas Maes, Contributor January 21, 2023

The UTEP Miners (11-8, C-USA 4-4) have done it again with their win against Florida International University (FIU) (8-11, C-USA 2-6), Jan. 19. This win brings the UTEP men’s basketball team to a 4-4 conference standing and its second consecutive conference...

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Then Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver, Antonio Brown, suffered from a concussion in 2016 after being tackled by Bengals linebacker Vontaze Brufict while playing with Steelers. Photo courtesy of All Pro Reels/Wikipedia Commons

Players’ safety discussion continues after Hamlin’s injury

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor January 19, 2023

When it comes to the NFL, the question of player safety and adverse health effects has been circulating in the company space and various media platforms for years. There have been numerous studies that link playing American football to long-term neurological...

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“Space Jam” starring Michael Jordan, is a great family movie that has both the love of basketball and childhood nostalgia by combining the sport with the popular cartoon “Looney Tunes.” Photo courtesy of Ernesto Ruvalcaba/Wikipedia Commons

Movies for the mid season mood

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter January 18, 2023

In the heat of basketball season it is time to dive back into everything basketball. From rewatching games to podcasts to TV or movies, fans everywhere are preparing for the current season. There are plenty of basketball films out there for lovers of...

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The NFL Super Wil Card Weekend has ended, the Divisional Rounds have been set and the remaining teams will advance to the Conference Championships. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

Road to Super Bowl LVII: Super Wild Card Weekend

Katrina Villarreal, Multimedia Editor January 17, 2023

Super Wild Card Weekend has ended, and the remaining teams are one step closer to holding the Lombardi trophy. The National Football League (NFL) Divisional Rounds are set, as the remaining teams continue to fight to advance to the Conference Championships.  Beginning...

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Guard Jazion Jackson plays offense against Tamia Davis from Charlotte.

Miners ‘pick’ up victory against Charlotte 49ers

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor January 17, 2023

The UTEP Miners women’s basketball team (12-4, C-USA 5-2) faced the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers (7-9, C-USA 3-4) Monday, Jan. 16 at the Don Haskins Center.   The Miners entered this game second in Conference USA (C-USA) standing...

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The Atlanta Hawks are one of four teams in contention for the Eastern Conference in the playoffs. Photo courtesy of Keith Allison/Wikipedia Commons

NBA season check-up: playoffs, leaders and the MVP race

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor January 16, 2023

With the 2022-2023 NBA regular season reaching its midpoint, the postseason picture becomes clearer with every game. It is now time to answer difficult questions like “what teams are busts,” “which players are dominating on the court” and “who...

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Calvin Solomon plays offense against UTSA player.

Men’s basketball mounts a historic comeback

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor January 13, 2023

After losing four straight games, the UTEP men’s basketball team (9-7, C-USA 2-3) finally managed a comeback win over Conference USA (C-USA) opponent the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) (7-10, C-USA 1-5). The Miners came back from a 14-point...

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Junior guard Avery Crouse attempts to add on to the lead with a three pointer.

Miners pull a season sweep against LA Tech

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter January 10, 2023

UTEP women’s basketball (10-3, 3-1 Conference USA) welcomed Louisiana Tech (9-6, 2-3 C-USA) to the Don Haskins Center Saturday, Jan. 7. The Miners held down LA Tech, 72-66 for a conference sweep against the Lady Techsters. Louisiana Tech led throughout...

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