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UTEP volleyball receives coveted NIVC postseason invitation
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• November 28, 2023
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UTEP football parts ways with Dana Dimel after six seasons with the Miners
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• November 26, 2023
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[Video] Homecoming queen of the court
Itzel Giron, Editor-In-Chief
• November 9, 2023
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Keitha Adams led Miners to dominate season opener victory over WNMU Mustangs
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• November 7, 2023
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Strong start grants Miners football much needed ‘electric’ win against FIU Panthers
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• October 13, 2023
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Behind the beat of the Marching Miners’ success
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• October 12, 2023
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‘Fatigued’ Locomotive play leads to underwhelming draw versus San Diego Loyal SC
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• October 7, 2023
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[Video] Pressure mounts on Dana Dimel as UTEP football drops fourth straight game to LA Tech
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• October 1, 2023
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Transforming UTEP volleyball with passion and precision under Ben Wallis
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• September 28, 2023
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[Video] UTEP volleyball faces first loss at Borderland Invitational Tournament
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• September 7, 2023
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‘We need the best from everyone.’ Navarro, others optimistic despite El Paso Locomotive slump
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• September 1, 2023
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UTEP housing welcomes a variety of students
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• August 31, 2023
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UTEP football faulters on the road versus C-USA newcomer Jax State
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• August 29, 2023
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My adventures with Superman review
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Contributor/Reporter
• July 14, 2023
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New Mexico United derails El Paso Locomotive FC’s historic undefeated streak
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Contributor/Reporter
• July 5, 2023
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Andrea Ostos’ ‘fairway’ to international success
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• May 8, 2023
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UTEP welcomes back head coach Keitha Adams
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• April 18, 2023
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What to expect when living on campus
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• April 8, 2023
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[Video] A story of two cities: UTEP’s Kenneth Talavera
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• April 7, 2023
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What does TEA’s takeover of HISD mean for students?
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• April 6, 2023
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UConn takes home its fifth NCAA Championship
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• April 4, 2023
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What to expect from the 2023 NCAA Basketball Tournament Finals
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• April 3, 2023
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Football team in hopes for a better season
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• March 29, 2023
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Women in sports continue to be overlooked
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• March 25, 2023
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Softball drops two to Western Kentucky
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• March 22, 2023
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UTEP basketball legend passes at age 81
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• March 22, 2023
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Confusion and anger engulf El Paso border bridge
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• March 13, 2023
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Are sport leagues waging war on fans?
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• March 8, 2023
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NMSU basketball program is a warning sign
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• March 8, 2023
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Building my path to citizenship
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• March 3, 2023
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Mexico hires its new Manager
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• March 3, 2023
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[Video] Softball closes UTEP Invitational with loss to No. 4 Oklahoma State
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• March 1, 2023
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UTEP Spirit hosts local cheer championship
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• February 21, 2023
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Women’s softball strikes out
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• February 21, 2023
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Riding the 2023 NFL quarterback carousel
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• February 17, 2023
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[Video] Rifle falls to TCU in spring opener
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• January 31, 2023
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Track and field continue strong start at MLK meet
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• January 25, 2023
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The truth behind ‘File-gate’
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• January 24, 2023
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Miners ‘pick’ up victory against Charlotte 49ers
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• January 16, 2023
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NBA season check-up: playoffs, leaders and the MVP race
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• January 16, 2023
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Men’s basketball mounts a historic comeback
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• January 13, 2023
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Brazil’s democracy in jeopardy?
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• January 8, 2023
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Men’s basketball falls in dramatic overtime loss against Rice
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• January 2, 2023
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The death of a pontiff
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• December 31, 2022
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Women’s basketball blazes past UAB
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• December 30, 2022
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UTEP falls in a low-scoring affair at the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• December 23, 2022
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Messi leads Argentina in World Cup victory
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• December 19, 2022
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Tata Martino leaves the Mexican Soccer Team after Qatar World Cup
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• December 8, 2022
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Women’s basketball face I-10 rival in nailbiter
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• December 2, 2022
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Senior Spotlight: Alianza Darley
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• December 2, 2022
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Football season ends in dramatic fashion
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• November 27, 2022
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Volleyball falls in a heartbreaking loss to NMSU
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• November 26, 2022
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Men’s basketball flushes out competition at the Jim Forbes Classic
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• November 26, 2022
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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ celebrates life and highlights grief
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• November 14, 2022
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Battle of I-10 tips off at the Don Haskins Center
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• November 13, 2022
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Is the NCAA transfer portal hurting schools?
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• November 10, 2022
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Lone Star tipoff in Austin
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• November 9, 2022
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Women’s basketball pivots during WNMU win
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• November 6, 2022
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O’Rourke votes with students at UTEP
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• November 3, 2022
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Governor Abbott visits the borderland
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• November 2, 2022
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Basketball courts in the City of El Paso for students
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• November 1, 2022
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Basketball head coach looks to continue success after 2021 campaign
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• November 1, 2022
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Miners win controversial nailbiter against Owls
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• October 22, 2022
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Miners looking to fly past the Owls
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela , Sports Editor
• October 21, 2022
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Which alternate NFL uniforms are runway ready?
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• October 18, 2022
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UTEP Volleyball struggles at home after road win
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• October 18, 2022
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Bulldogs pounce on the Miners in away loss
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• October 9, 2022
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The NFL pushes LGBTQ+ inclusivity
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• October 4, 2022
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UTEP Soccer loses 3 straight matches
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• October 4, 2022
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Highlighting Hispanics in sports journalism
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• October 4, 2022
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Are Democrats wagering democracy?
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• October 4, 2022
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Making Shakespeare fun and free for the fall
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• October 3, 2022
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Miners continue to build momentum in win against Charlotte
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• October 2, 2022
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Miners plan to expand the run game in Charlotte
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• September 30, 2022
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Miners upset Boise in historic win
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• September 24, 2022
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Soccer avoids losses in home stretch
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• September 20, 2022
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EPISD Director provides guidance and opportunities for students
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• September 20, 2022
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UTEP football favored in match up versus New Mexico
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• September 16, 2022
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UTEP volleyball breaks losing streak at Oral Roberts Tournament
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• September 10, 2022
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Will UTEP Golf be a hole-in-one?
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• September 9, 2022
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Battle of I-10 back at the Sun Bowl: UTEP to face off against NMSU
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• September 9, 2022
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Revisiting UTEP’s professional football players
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• September 6, 2022
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Introduction to The Prospector’s new sports editor
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• September 6, 2022
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