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Since the start of her freshman year Asuchak has been the anchor of the Miners back four.

Hannah Asuchak—Toughness personified

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor October 7, 2014

In every sport, there are certain positions that are crucial to a team’s success. In Hannah Asuchak’s case, UTEP soccer has a center back that provides security and stability to its back four. A starter right from the start of her freshman year, Asuchak...

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Miners fail to finish, lose to North Texas

Miners fail to finish, lose to North Texas

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor October 4, 2014

The UTEP Women’s Soccer team gave up a penalty kick in overtime and North Texas narrowly edged the Miners last night at University Field. Karla Pineda scored in the 95th minute and spoiled what could have been the best night of the season for UTEP. In...

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Going into the their fifth game of the season the Miners stand at 2-2.

Miners on the road again

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter October 3, 2014

For the third consecutive week, the UTEP football team will be on the road. This time to the Miners will be traveling to Ruston, Louisiana to face the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, after a disappointing 58-28 loss to Kansas State on Sept. 27. The Miners...

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(Left to right) sophomore Evans Kripono, senior Ramon Garcia, junior Anthony Rotich, sophomore Cosmas Boit, sophomore Daniel Cheruiyot, junior Elphas Maiyo. The 2014 men’s cross country team poses after winning the 2014 Lori Fitzgerald Classic at Chamizal National Park.

Men’s cross country wins again

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 30, 2014

The UTEP men’s cross country team is in top form heading into the latter stages of their fall season coming off another spectacular performance at the Lori Fitzgerald Classic. Four weeks into the season, it has been nothing but perfection for the men’s...

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Freshman Courtney Clayton throws the ball to second base looking for a double play at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex on Sunday Sept.28.

Softball begins fall exhibtion season

Jason Green, Contributor September 30, 2014

The UTEP women’s softball team began their fall exhibition season on Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex. The doubleheader against Odessa College was a chance for head coach Tobin Echo-Hawk to see where her team stands prior to the...

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Freshman middle blocker Krystal Ejesieme serves the ball against North Texas Friday, Sept. 26 at Memorial Gym

Volleyball looking for success on the road

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor September 30, 2014

The UTEP women’s volleyball team will go on a four-game road trip as they continue their Conference USA schedule. In the midst of a five-game losing streak, the Miners will visit Rice, UTSA, UAB and Middle Tennessee State in the next couple of weeks. The...

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Junior outside hitter Talia Jones sets up for a block.

Sluggish start hinders Miners

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 28, 2014

The UTEP volleyball team concluded there three game home stand with a loss to the Florida Atlantic Owls 3-0 (11-25), (12-25), (28-30) at Memorial Gym. The Miners came out sluggish, falling behind early and losing the set by a 14-point margin. In...

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Senior outside hitter Jacqueline Cason attempts an attack against North Texas.

UNT slips by the Miners

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 26, 2014

Playing their second match in a three game home stand, the UTEP volleyball team lost to the North Texas Mean Green in a thrilling five set match 3-2 (22-25), (25-16), (20-25), (26-24), (14-16) at Memorial Gym. The match started with a bang for the...

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Miners ready for K-State

Miners ready for K-State

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter September 25, 2014

Coming off a win in the Battle of I-10 against bitter rival New Mexico State, UTEP had an extra week after to prepare for the nationally ranked Kansas State Wildcats. This would be the second time that UTEP plays a Big 12 team this season with the first...

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Freshman midfielder Jeanna Mullen dribbles past a Northern Arizona defender at University Field.

Miners looking strong going into conference play

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor September 23, 2014

UTEP women’s soccer wrapped up its non-conference schedule with a 6-3-1 record and is now preparing to start the crucial part of the season when it begins its Conference USA schedule next weekend. After starting the season with six wins and just a...

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NFL’s Goodell drops the ball

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter September 23, 2014

For the first time in a long time, the NFL shield has been stained by reports of multiple domestic violence cases, and while Commissioner Roger Goodell seems to be now listening to the public’s outcry for change, somehow it feels too late. When the...

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Freshman middle blocker Krystal Ejesieme spikes a ball set up by sophomore setter Lindsey Larson

Miners fall to UTSA in conference opener

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 23, 2014

Last night the UTEP women’s volleyball team hosted their Conference USA home opener against the UTSA Roadrunners, and suffered a humbling defeat 3-0 (25-23, 25-11, 25-19) at Memorial Gym. With the loss the Miners now fall to 0-1 in conference and 2-10...

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