After his noteworthy performance at the Commmodore Invitational, freshman Emmanuel Korir was named Conference USA Track Athlete of the Week by the league. Korir debuted for the first time in an orange and white uniform with a 1:46:50 time and took...

10. Young Thug - Hy!£UN35 There are few trap artists who have emerged from the scene and kept it going, mixtape after mixtape, quite like Young Thug. He broke out in 2015 with “Barter 6,” which earned him wide critical acclaim. Then, Thugga followed...

Dominic Artis played 47 minutes of up-and-down basketball, shot 6-of-20 from the floor and had only nine points going into overtime. But one second changed it all. The FIU Panthers were leading 87-86 with one second left in double overtime,...

After three weeks of harsh road games and travel, the men's basketball team is finally back home for the next three games and will play at the Don Haskins Center for seven of their next nine games. First on the list for the Miners is FIU on Thursday,...

UTEP junior standout running back Aaron Jones announced that he will enter the 2017 NFL draft on Saturday, Dec. 31. By doing this, Jones has decided to forfeit his final year of eligibility with the Miners to enter the draft. "First I would like to...

In a tough Sun Bowl dual, North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky threw two touchdowns and two interceptions as the Stanford Cardinal defeated the Tar Heels 25-23. “I got to give credit to Stanford for preparing their team so well,” UNC head...

Stanford standout running back Christian McCaffrey announced on Monday, Dec. 19, that he will not play in the Hyundai Sun Bowl to steer his focus and practice for the 2017 NFL Draft. Earlier this week, preseason Heisman Trophy favorite Leonard Fournette...

Through the week of Dec. 12, Oregon Street near UTEP will be closed for road revamping, utility work and traffic signal adjustments for the El Paso Streetcar Project. Motorists will have to adhere to only one lane in each direction from Glory Road...

For the first time in program history, two Miners, offensive lineman Will Hernandez and running back Aaron Jones, earned AP All-American recognition as announced on Monday, Dec. 12. Hernandez was named to the second team and Jones received third team...

Per multiple sources, the 2016 Hyundai Sun Bowl will feature Stanford, the Pac-12 representative, taking on the ACC affiliate North Carolina. The game will take place on Friday, Dec. 30, at 12:00 p.m. M.T. Stanford (9-4, 6-3 PAC-12) finished their...

Less than a week after the departure of Terry Winn, there is yet another member of the UTEP men's basketball team who has departed. During the press conference following the loss to Northwestern State 79-67, head coach of the Miners Tim Floyd revealed...

After the news of sophomore forward Terry Winn announcing his departure from the team, head coach Tim Floyd spoke to the media before practice on Tuesday, Nov. 30, and addressed the issue . “Matt Willms needs to be healthy and we needed a healthy...

5. Kanye West “The Life of Pablo” You have to give the loud mouth, outspoken Chicago rapper credit for his sixth studio album, “The Life of Pablo.” The album experiments with 19 completely unique tracks, each sounding different from the last....

After they capped their 52-24 victory over the North Texas Mean Green, a wave of seniors stormed the field in excitement over their team’s victory. It was their last game wearing the orange and blue uniform and they stayed after the fireworks shot...

It took Sean Kugler’s Miners eight games in conference to have a true beat-down on one of their fellow league opponents. Finally, on an overcast afternoon on Saturday, Nov. 26, the Miners both rolled over North Texas 52-24 and also spoiled any hopes...

Seriously, what happened to Texas football this season for college football? Top ranked teams last year, like Baylor and TCU, crumbled this year during their rebuilding phases. Hopeful squads like Texas and Texas A&M fell bellow expectations, while...

The end of the season awards keep coming in for standout running back Aaron Jones as he was selected to the 2016 Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Smifinalist on Monday, Nov. 22. Jones was only one of three running backs selected, including Rawleigh Williams,...

After his noteworthy performance in the Gildan Charleston Classic throughout the weekend,  senior guard Dominic Artis received the Conference USA Player of the Week award on Monday, Nov. 21. During the three games over the weekend, Artis averaged...

In the battle between the two teams at the bottom of the barrel in Conference USA, it was Rice who prevailed 44-24 over the Miners in a game that was over by halftime. The loss puts the Miners at a 10-game losing streak in Houston and drops them...

In the quarterfinal round of the Conference USA Tournament, the Miners fell in three sets to Western Kentucky (19-25, 23-25, 24-26), thus ending their 2016 volleyball season. Lindsey Larson, who was named to the Conference USA All-Academic Team on...

Coming off their fifth place finish at the NCAA Mountain Regionals, the men's cross country team will gear up for their most important meet this season at the NCAA Championship on Saturday, Nov. 19, in Terre Haute, Ind. This is the third consecutive...

Among some of the top players around the country, junior standout running back Aaron Jones was selected as one of 10 semifinalists for the Doak Walker Award. He was named by the PWC SMU Athletic Forum on Wednesday, Nov. 16, and he is the only C-USA player...

After their bowl hopes were dashed in a heartbreaking fashion against Florida Atlantic, the Miners (3-7, 1-5 C-USA) are left to regroup against Conference USA’s worst team in the league, the Rice Owls (2-8, 1-6 C-USA) in Houston, Texas, on Saturday,...

With a dominant fifth place performance at the NCAA Mountain Regionals, the Miners men's cross country squad will advance to compete at the NCAA Championships next weekend for the third consecutive year.   During their fifth place showing,...

After his dominant 228 rushing yards and two touchdown game against Houston Baptist, standout running back Aaron Jones was named to The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award National Player of the Week Honorable Mention on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Even though he...

The UTEP women’s basketball team anticipates their 43rd season in program history when they take on Northern Arizona on Friday, Nov. 11, at the Don Haskins Center. Head coach Keitha Adams is embarking on her 15th season as head coach for the Miners...

“Only three more. Only three more games to go”—this phrase echoed through the Miners’ locker room after they rolled over the Houston Baptist Huskies 42-10. Head coach Sean Kugler and his troops are on a mission: to win the remainder of their...

In anticipation for the 2016 election, the UTEP residence life, the office of student life, and the department of political science are in collaboration to host a presidential election watch party. The event will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 8 in the...

Standout running back Aaron Jones rushed for 228 yards with two touchdowns and the Miners kept their bowl game hopes alive with a 42-10 victory over the FCS affiliate Houston Baptist.   It was a victory that the win-hungry Miners needed...

  A speck of magic was created on a rainy, stormy Friday night.   While cars were jammed throughout the city and citizens chose to stay home for the night, a new team was born inside of the El Paso County Coliseum.   The...

What was once a distant idea is now a reality because on Friday, Nov. 4, the inaugural season of the El Paso Coyotes will embark on their first home game in club history. This is the first time El Paso will witness a Major Arena Soccer League matchup,...

On Thursday, Nov. 4, President Diana Natalicio and the Governor of Durango, Mexico, Jose Rosas Aispuro, Ph.D, along with his fellow delegation, will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish partnership between the government of Durango and...

With a dominant weekend defending the Conference USA championship title in Charlotte, N.C., the Miners men's cross country team climbed up from No. 21 to No. 15 in the nation. In the championships, UTEP defeated second-place Middle Tennessee (ranked...

Exhibition games are created to allow a squad to test their depth chart, play newcomers to introduce them to the court for the first time and see what’s right and what’s wrong on the team. It’s also to prepare the squad for their regular season,...

It’s win or go home time for the Miners football team. After they were rolled over by Old Dominion, 31-21, the Miners have their backs against the wall at six losses, and are forced to win all of their remaining games to have any hopes at post-season...

It wasn’t pretty, but the men’s basketball team shook off their first exhibition game with a 80-73 win over Southeastern Oklahoma State on Sunday, Oct. 30. It was a preview of what’s to come, what needs to be fixed, and a glimpse into their...

It was so close, yet so far away.   The Miners, who came into the Sun Bowl after a five-overtime victory last week, could not carry on their luck into this week as they fell 31-21 against Old Dominion.   Quarterback David Washington...

It was seven weeks ago that the Miners were praying for their next win. It had been four weeks since the squad lost 34-7 to Southern Mississippi and were desperate for a win to turn their season around. Seven weeks later, their prayers were answered...

The Miners’ basketball team debuted their squad for the first time in front of a crowd in their annual Orange & White scrimmage on Saturday, Oct. 21. The scrimmage previewed their 2016-17 season and showcased different storylines. “It’s really...

Previewing their 2016-17 season, the UTEP men’s basketball team debuted in front of the El Paso crowd for the first time this season in their annual Orange-White scrimmage. The day was filled with a 3-point contest followed by a slam-dunk challenge....

One-hit wonders like The Naked and Famous and Two Door Cinema Club, big-name rappers Gucci Mane and The Game, even Cherub all released new albums this weekend. Here’s the good, the bad and the pathetic from all their new music. Agree, disagree or think...

After a bye week, where the Miners finally got a chance to catch their breath, rest up, get healthy and work on fundamentals, head coach Sean Kugler and his squad will now travel to San Antonio to face the UTSA Roadrunners on Saturday, Oct. 22. Losing...

Sean Kugler could not have asked for a better time for a bye week for his troops than now. The Miners came off yet another disappointing loss after falling to one of Conference USA’s weaker teams, Florida International (2-4, 2-0 C-USA), who rolled over...

Bringing the Blank Face tour to El Paso, headlining rapper Schoolboy Q and opener Joey Bada$$ took Buchannan’s Event Center on Sunday, Oct. 9. The show was the tour’s last stop in Texas, as they had just traveled to Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and...

It was a frustrated, six-play, 17-yard drive that resulted in a punt. Quarterback Zack Greenlee hung his head in disappointment and warhorse tailback Aaron Jones hobbled off the field looking beat down. Jones plotted himself on the bench, partially...

In anticipation for their 2016-17 season, UTEP women's basketball guard duo Jenzel Nash and Sparkle Taylor were named to the Conference USA Preseason Team. Nash led the Miners last season in points per game (13.8) and was second in assists per game...

After their dominant second place campaign in the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational over the weekend, the UTEP men's cross country team leaped to a 12th place ranking in the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches' Association top-30...

Half a decade ago, Justin Vernon, better known as Bon Iver, stole the indie-folk stage with his singer-songwriter tunes from his sophomore self-titled album, “Bon Iver.” He was already making a name for himself as he captured audiences with a somber,...

Instead of hanging their heads low after their 28-7 loss on the road against Louisiana Tech, the Miners’ football squad had their chins up after they lost their fourth game in a row. It is hard for a team to truly feel good after coming off their fourth-straight...

Scott Mescudi, as known by his stage name Kid Cudi, will be releasing his sixth studio album on Friday, Dec. 15, titled “Passion, Pain, & Demon Slayin.’” Cudi started work on the album earlier this spring and rumored bringing back help from...

After back-to-back distressing losses to Army (66-14) and Southern Mississippi (34-7) at home, the Miners will travel on the road to face one of the top Conference USA West Division opponents, Louisiana Tech, on Saturday, Oct. 1. The Miners (1-3, 0-1...

UTEP head coach Sean Kugler and his troops had seven days to scratch off the embarrassing 66-14 loss to Army. However, after a week of practice, it did not seem like anything significant was patched up. In front of an abysmal 21,000 fans, the Southern...

AUSTIN, TEXAS—In the heart of Texas, hip-hop legend Kanye West stopped in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, Sept. 21, for his second of three stops in Texas on his "Saint Pablo" nationwide tour. For two and a half hours in front of a monstrous crowd, Kanye...

Mac Miller’s fourth studio album “The Divine Feminine,” is the prime rib of Mac’s discography and storied career. He is no longer the rapper talking about sipping lean or crazy college nights, but has evolved into a definite artist. Let’s admit...

After showing promise throughout their first half of play, the UTEP women’s soccer team will approach Conference USA league play after capping off their non-conference schedule. They open the second side of the schedule on Sunday, Sept. 25, at the University...

“One nation, one team”: the slogan going into the special Army-UTEP game to honor veterans, soldiers, and others in the army. Throughout 60 minutes of play, it was truly one team, the Army Black Knights, who performed outstandingly in front of...

It did not take much for UTEP head coach Sean Kugler to forget about the 41-7 loss against Texas. In fact, Kugler said immediately following the loss to the Longhorns, “there’s not long to dwell on this game—about five minutes—then our focus immediately...

AUSTIN, TEXAS—Deep in the heart of Austin, David squared up with Goliath in front of 92,863 beaming Longhorns fans. And, from the opening kickoff, the Miners ran out of steam against 11th ranked Texas, as they fell 41-7. The game showcased two major...

After only one week of action with the quarterback, head coach for the Miners, Sean Kugler, announced that starting quarterback Zack Greenlee has a slight tear in his MCL, a separated shoulder and a broken finger; and as a result, Greenlee will miss the...

Short answer: There is a slight chance, but it would not surprise me. Long answer: the Miners raised eyebrows after their 38-22 victory over NMSU; therefore, this assertion on an upset can possibly be made. Below is my top five keys to the Miners standing...

The Battle of I-10 rivalry between UTEP and New Mexico State usually intensifies and delivers a close game; and, after last year’s 50-47 thrilling overtime victory by the orange and blue, this year was anticipated to be another thriller. That...

Two years ago in 2014, the UTEP football team reinstated the beloved retro Miners' helmet in spirit of the school's 100th anniversary. While those helmets are still dear to fans' hearts, the Miners appear to be moving in a new uniform direction. Throughout...

El Paso Chihuahuas' Hunter Renfroe brought the Padres' organization their first Most Valuable Player award in 27 years. Renfroe was voted the 80th MVP in Pacific Coast League history, which was announced Thursday, Sept. 1. After securing two-thirds...

As the season for the El Paso Chihuahuas winds down, the end of the season accolades will start to come in for the first place squad. And, the first one happened to be to one of the most consistent batters on the team, second baseman Carlos Asuaje, who...

There are only three more days until the UTEP Miners kick off their 2016 football season against the New Mexico State Aggies on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 6 p.m. in the Sun Bowl. Like most Battle of I-10 Rivalry games, this year's game does not fail to disappoint...

Preparing to embark on their 2016 football campaign, head coach Sean Kugler addressed the media and fans at the annual UTEP Football Kickoff luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 25.   The Miners will begin their season in the Sun Bowl on Saturday, Sept....

For most, joining a team requires an extensive process to get adjusted to the new teammates, system and coaches. For freshman running back Quadraiz Wadley, joining the Miners’ football squad for summer camp was not about fitting in; rather it was about...

Growing up playing soccer at Hanks High School, senior forward Bri Thomas only knew NMSU soccer because her sister, Vanessa Thomas, was the Aggie’s defender from 2009-12. Despite her influence, Thomas chose against continuing her sister’s legacy at...

Dayluta Means Kindness performs at Tricky Falls.

RUIDOSO, N.M.— While the first scrimmage was dominated by the defense on Aug. 9, the second scrimmage for the Miners' football team featured more positive play on the offensive side on Sunday, Aug. 14. The squad wrapped up their summer camp in Ruidoso,...

Nearly a week until they kick off their 2016 fall season, the UTEP women’s soccer team addressed the media on Wednesday, Aug. 10, with eagerness to start their campaign. The squad kicks off their non-conference schedule at home on Friday, Aug....

After four long years of storied rumors, empty promises, misguided dates and grueling anticipation, the wait for Frank Ocean’s sophomore album is over. It is expected that R&B artist Frank Ocean will release his new project, “Boys Don’t...

Entering her senior soccer season with the Miners, defender/midfielder Aleah Davis was named Conference USA Preseason Co-Defensive Player of the Year on Tuesday, Aug. 2. Davis joined Florida Atlantic's defender Erica Burt and Rice's Jasmine Isokpunwu....

After rising to stardom with his freshman mixtape, “Lil Boat,” XXL 2016 Freshman and on-the-rise rap sensation Lil Yachty has taken 2016 by storm with his auto tune and unique sound of rap. His new project, “Summer Songs 2,” which was released...

Entering his senior year at fullback, Darrin Laufasa was recognized to the 2016 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List on Wednesday, July 27. He is the only player out of Conference USA to receive the nomination. The award is...

  Putting together the pieces to their new franchise, the El Paso Coyotes held open tryouts on Thursday, July 21. The Coyotes will be debuting in the Major Arena Soccer League starting in late October. The three-day tryouts will be held through...

It may be over 100 degrees under the blistering sun during the late afternoon, but crowds of hunters will be out trying to find a Pokémon to brag about to the rest of their friends. While some of the huddles vanished when wind speeds intensified and...

She stares at the runway ahead of her, which seems so unfamiliar to sophomore hurdles standout Tobi Amusan. It is the same track that she practices on, with the same coach helping her push hard. However, not one other teammate sits besides Amusan during...

As August rolls around the corner, the UTEP football team will retreat to the mountains of Ruidoso and begin their annual training camp on Aug. 3. This camp will allow the squad to zero in on their plans for the season. The Miners will open up season...

After coming back from the all-star break, the Chihuahuas fell big to the Nashville Sounds, 13-3, on Thursday, July 14. The Sounds bashed five home runs in their victory, and ended up to be the most home runs Nashville hit in a game this season. Even...

UTEP football running back standout Aaron Jones complied with the court to join a pretrial diversion program after he was arrested for driving while intoxicated on Feb. 10 earlier this year. In accordance with this program, the charges for his DWI will...

After the first half of play is under wraps, the El Paso Chihuahuas will take a three-day break for the Triple-A All-Star week, which will feature the annual All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 13, in Nashville, Tennessee. The Chihuahuas (53-37) have the...

The Lights Out Music Festival debuted in El Paso bringing over 20 acts to three different stages in an all-day music event. The shows and artists took the stage starting at 2 p.m. in the Buchannan's Event Center and different talents performed on three...

UTEP football standout running back Aaron Jones was added to the 80th-annual Maxwell Award watch list for the 2016 football season on Tuesday, July 6. Jones missed the majority of the season last year after starting the first two games before a season-ending...

In between his 2015 sophomore album, "The Incredible True Story," and his third album, which is TBA, Logic surprised the hip-hop world with his new mixtape, "Bobby Tarantino," on June 30, 2016. The tape meshes an old Logic attitude, like he used to incorporate...

With the Fourth of July weekend coming to a close, the El Paso Chihuahuas bested the Reno Aces at home to outright win the series 3-1. The Chihuahuas won the series on Sunday, July 3, when Austin Hedges hit a three-run walk-off home run in the bottom...

After finishing her first outdoor season in astonishing fashion, freshman hurdler Tobi Amusan was named the 2016 Conference USA Track Athlete of the Year. Amusan was honored with this prestigious award, voted on by C-USA track and field head coaches from...

When the clock struck zero, LeBron James did something he had never done before after winning a NBA Championship—he broke down in tears. Everyone said he could not succeed this season at Cleveland, he was on the decline. No one thought the Cavs could...

Kicking off the two-day annual festival, the 2016 El Paso Downtown Street Festival delivered both highs and lows to the center of the city for its first day of showing on Friday, June 17. Although the uniqueness of the concert attracted those of...

Freshman hurdler Tobi Amusan raced her best on the grandest stage: the NCAA Championships this past weekend. It began on Thursday, June 9, when Amusan saved her season by capturing the final qualifying spot during the preliminary round of the 100-meter...

With off-season antics underway, the Miners’ basketball squad introduced one of their newcomers for the 2016-17 season in freshman guard Tim Cameron. After losing seven players, who either transferred or graduated last season, head coach Tim Floyd...

From what was once a roller-coaster start to now being a defining force; the El Paso Chihuahuas have been riding high on the mound throughout the past month. They have won seven games in a row, significantly improved their pitching staff and rest atop...

Ex-Fresno State quarterback Zack Greenlee was presented by the UTEP football program officially on Monday, June 6. Greenlee will join the quarterback core as a graduate transfer with two years of remaining eligibility. Greenlee announced in mid April...

It was a pitching dual that was disrupted by a single inning. The game was tied at two a piece, but after recording four go-ahead runs from five hits in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Chihuahuas defeated the Sacramento River Cats 6-3 to mark their...