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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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A player leaps to smash the ball during a mixed doubles match at El Paso’s first divisional pickleball tournament.

Sun Bowl Association hosts El Paso’s first divisional pickleball tournament

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter April 14, 2025
The Sun Bowl Association hosted El Paso’s first divisional pickleball tournament sponsored by Nusenda Credit Union. El Pasoans and players from the surrounding area battled it out in 39 separate divisions of El Paso’s largest pickleball tourney.
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Nayeli Rodriguez pushes through an intense training session at Rodriguez Fight Team Gym, working on her technique before her next fights.

Dream in the ring: Nayeli Rodriguez

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer April 9, 2025
Nayeli Rodriguez continues to prove that perseverance and dedication, despite doubt and obstacles — are what truly define her path in boxing.
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UTEP Cheer practices for the Universal Cheerleading Association’s National Competition year-round. Photo from The Prospector Archive

Spirit and thrill: UTEP Cheer’s role in bringing the Miners to victory

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter April 7, 2025
There is a longstanding misconception about the role cheerleaders play in American sports. The stereotype of the girls on the sidelines with pom poms is not only outdated but downplays the athleticism and dedication that many cheerleaders pour into their sport. Bianca Marquez, director of spirit operations and head cheerleading coach, wants to raise awareness about what her team does and the hard work it requires.
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During the fall semester, UTEP has seven concurrent sports in season including volleyball, rifle, and football. Photo from The Prospector Archive

Being in the crowd is part of the UTEP experience

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter April 4, 2025
Sporting events are part of every college experience, and games at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) are no different. The roar of the crowd on a winning drive, the synchronized cheer after a 3-point shot made, or tense air in Memorial Gym on match point, these experiences can be enjoyed by all students at UTEP.
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UTEP's Director of Sports Medicine, Andrew Ure, is the primary athletic trainer for the men's basketball team. he said sports medicine covers athletes' physical and mental health. Photo from The Prospector Archive

From physical to mental health, athletes receive support from UTEP’s sports medicine team

Ximena Cordero, Audience & Engagement Editor April 4, 2025
Behind the scenes of UTEP athletics, the sports medicine team plays an essential role in the athletes’ health and welfare.
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