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Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela Armendariz is the sports editor for The Prospector. He is a senior majoring in multimedia journalism with a minor in political science at the University of Texas at El Paso. Although unsure about his future, Emmanuel plans to move back to the Dallas-Fort Worth area to work in media.

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Senior golfer Andrea Ostos juggles being an athlete, a student and occasionally running her small home bakery. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

Andrea Ostos’ ‘fairway’ to international success

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
May 8, 2023
UTEP beach volleyball player Marian Ovalle has seen quite a bit, thanks to her involvement in volleyball.

Paving her path in the sand: Marian Ovalle

April 21, 2023
Senter gives Adams a novelty UTEP Miners basketball jersey in commemoration of Adams’ return.

UTEP welcomes back head coach Keitha Adams

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
April 18, 2023
UTEP Athletics welcomed head coach Keitha Adams Wednesday, April, 12 at the brand-new Gordon Family Courtside Club located in the Don Haskins Center.

[Photo] Keitha Adams rehired as UTEP women’s basketball head coach

April 12, 2023
What to expect when living on campus

What to expect when living on campus

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
April 8, 2023
The UTEP Dance team placed first at the National Dance Association (NDA) D1-A Spirit Rally National Championship Friday, April 7. Photo courtesy of UTEP Dance Team.

UTEP Dance ranks supreme

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
April 7, 2023

[Video] A story of two cities: UTEP’s Kenneth Talavera

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
April 7, 2023
What does TEA’s takeover of HISD mean for students?

What does TEA’s takeover of HISD mean for students?

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
April 6, 2023
The letterman has stood the test of time signifying the hard work from student-athletes.

[Photo] Lettermans last the test of time

April 6, 2023
The San Diego State Aztecs and the University of Connecticut Huskies are set to face off tonight at 6:20 p.m. in Houston, Texas. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

UConn takes home its fifth NCAA Championship

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
April 4, 2023
The San Diego State Aztecs and the University of Connecticut Huskies are set to face off tonight at 6:20 p.m. in Houston, Texas. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

What to expect from the 2023 NCAA Basketball Tournament Finals

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
April 3, 2023
UTEP’s home opener will see a matchup between the University of Incarnate Word Cardinals Saturday, Sept. 2 at the Sun Bowl. Prospector Archive

Football team in hopes for a better season

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
The Don Haskins Stadium filled with empty seats at a women’s game during the 2022-23 season.

Women in sports continue to be overlooked

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
March 25, 2023
Infielder Pate Cathey attempts to throw the ball towards first base during a game against WKU.

Softball drops two to Western Kentucky

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
March 22, 2023
Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP basketball legend passes at age 81

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
March 22, 2023
Texas State Troopers were found under the Paso del Norte Bridge awaiting orders to mobilize.

Confusion and anger engulf El Paso border bridge

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
March 13, 2023
With many sports such as NBA and NFL games being exclusively streamed on select platforms such as Amazon, Apple, and ESPN+, watching games has become more difficult and expensive for viewers. Photo courtesy of D.Reichardt/Openverse

Are sport leagues waging war on fans?

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
March 8, 2023
On Friday, Feb. 10, New Mexico State University basketball announced the cease of basketball operations for the remainder of the 2022-23 season due to hazing allegations against the team. Photo courtesy of Defense Visual Information Distribution Service

NMSU basketball program is a warning sign

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
March 8, 2023
Building my path to citizenship

Building my path to citizenship

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
Diego Cocca was selected by the Mexican Soccer Federation to manage the Mexican National Soccer Team. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

Mexico hires its new Manager

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
March 3, 2023

[Video] Softball closes UTEP Invitational with loss to No. 4 Oklahoma State

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
March 1, 2023
UTEP hosted their 15th annual cheer championship on Sunday, Feb. 19.

UTEP Spirit hosts local cheer championship

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
February 21, 2023
UTEP Miners hosted the Buffalo University Bulls, New Mexico University Lobos, Santa Clara University Broncos and Texas Tech University Red Raiders Thursday Feb. 16 through 19. This tournament was dedicated to former UTEP President Diana Natalicio, Ph.D.

Women’s softball strikes out

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
February 21, 2023
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott might be in the hotseat soon despite being one of the highest paid players in his position due to his inconsistent play. Photo courtesy of All-Pro Reels

Riding the 2023 NFL quarterback carousel

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
February 17, 2023

[Video] Rifle falls to TCU in spring opener

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
January 31, 2023
Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

Track and field continue strong start at MLK meet

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
January 25, 2023
Former United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, Robert K. Hur, has been appointed to investigate missing documents from then missing Vice President Joe Biden’s office. Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr

The truth behind ‘File-gate’

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
January 24, 2023
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 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
Calvin Solomon plays offense against UTSA player.

Men’s basketball mounts a historic comeback

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
January 13, 2023
After the election of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brazil, many supporters of incumbent Jair Bolsonaro stormed Brazil’s congress and presidential offices after his rhetoric that mirrored former U.S President Trump’s Jan. 8. Photo by Carolina Antunes

Brazil’s democracy in jeopardy?

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
January 8, 2023
Junior guard Tae Hardy with a jumping floater over two Rice defenders.

Men’s basketball falls in dramatic overtime loss against Rice

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
January 2, 2023
Pope Benedict XVI was the first pope to step down in six centuries and has passed away at the age of 95 on Dec. 31.

The death of a pontiff

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
December 31, 2022
Guard Soleil Montrose prepares to shoot a jump-shot while being closely defended.

Women’s basketball blazes past UAB

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
December 30, 2022
Guard Mario McKinney Jr. Plays offense as he passes two Aggies players to the basket.

UTEP falls in a low-scoring affair at the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
December 23, 2022
The 2022 FIFA World Cup caused massive controversy after Qatar was named host in 2010. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

Messi leads Argentina in World Cup victory

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
December 19, 2022
Argentinian Coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino stated “My contract ended as soon as the referee blew the final whistle and there is nothing more to be done” in reference to the Mexico 2022 Qatar World Cup game. Photo courtesy of Rubén Ortega Vega / Openverse.

Tata Martino leaves the Mexican Soccer Team after Qatar World Cup

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
December 8, 2022
Jazion Jackson drives up towards the basket to create an opportunity to score.

Women’s basketball face I-10 rival in nailbiter

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
December 2, 2022
Alianza Darley shines in academics as she received C-USA Commissioner’s academic medal.

Senior Spotlight: Alianza Darley

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
December 2, 2022
Miners lose bowl eligibility after game against UTSA, 34-31, Nov. 26 at the Alamodome. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

Football season ends in dramatic fashion

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
November 27, 2022
Miner lose game agains NMSU Aggies on Battle of I-10 Classic, Nov. 23 at Memorial Gym. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

Volleyball falls in a heartbreaking loss to NMSU

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
November 26, 2022
UTEP hosted the Jim Forbes Classic at the Don Haskins. Miners win against California State University Bakersfield,

Men’s basketball flushes out competition at the Jim Forbes Classic

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
November 26, 2022
Marvel’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” was released to theaters Nov. 10 and is the last movie in phase 4 of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios.

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ celebrates life and highlights grief

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
November 14, 2022
Guard Malik Zachery plays offense against two Aggies players.

Battle of I-10 tips off at the Don Haskins Center

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
November 13, 2022
Is the NCAA transfer portal hurting schools?

Is the NCAA transfer portal hurting schools?

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
November 10, 2022
The UTEP Miners men’s basketball team faced a 72-57 loss against the University of Texas at Austin Nov. 7 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Photo courtesy of UTEP Strategic Communications.

Lone Star tipoff in Austin

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
November 9, 2022
Guard Jazion Jackson takes a jump-shot.

Women’s basketball pivots during WNMU win

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
November 6, 2022
Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke high fives UTEP students as he makes his way to cast his vote.

O’Rourke votes with students at UTEP

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
November 3, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott came to El Paso Nov. 1 where he held a rally behind Riviera Cocina and Cantina on 5218 Doniphan Dr.

Governor Abbott visits the borderland

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
Mission Hills Park, Pavo Real Park, Ranchos del Sol Park, Arbor Park, and Lincoln Park are all parks found in El Paso where UTEP students can get a change of scenery.

Basketball courts in the City of El Paso for students

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
Men’s basketball head coach Joe Golding faces a new team this year, with only three returning players.

Basketball head coach looks to continue success after 2021 campaign

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
Kicker Gavin Baechle celebrates with his team after kicking the game winning field goal. Baechle set a UTEP record for 51 consecutive field goals made.

Miners win controversial nailbiter against Owls

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
October 22, 2022
The UTEP Miners football team will face the Florida Atlantic Owls at 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 22 at the Sun Bowl.

Miners looking to fly past the Owls

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela , Sports Editor
October 21, 2022
Which alternate NFL uniforms are runway ready?

Which alternate NFL uniforms are runway ready?

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
October 18, 2022
The UTEP Miners volleyball team won against LA Tech Friday, Oct. 14 before losing against Western Kentucky University Sunday, Oct. 16. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP Volleyball struggles at home after road win

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
October 18, 2022
The UTEP Miners lost to the LA Tech Bulldogs Saturday, Oct. 8 in Ruston, Louisiana 41-31, losing their two-game win streak. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

Bulldogs pounce on the Miners in away loss

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
October 9, 2022
The NFL pushes LGBTQ+ inclusivity

The NFL pushes LGBTQ+ inclusivity

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
October 4, 2022
Forward Tessa Carlin chases after a UAB defender on Sept. 30 at University Field.

UTEP Soccer loses 3 straight matches

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
October 4, 2022
MJ Acosta Ruiz from NFL Media, Andrez Cantor from Telemundo Deportes, Hugo Balta from The Chicago Reporter, Marly Rivera from ESPN, and Luiz Gerardo Bucci from CNN Deportes are all successful Hispanics in the sports journalism field. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

Highlighting Hispanics in sports journalism

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
October 4, 2022
Are Democrats wagering democracy?

Are Democrats wagering democracy?

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
October 4, 2022
El Paso enjoyed a contemporary take on Shakespeares As You Like it, hosted by the UTEP English Department, Shakespeare on the Rocks and the Kern Place Association, Sept. 23, 24, 30 and Oct. 1.

Making Shakespeare fun and free for the fall

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
October 3, 2022
The UTEP Miners football team defeats the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 41-35 Oct. 1. Photo courtesy UTEP Strategic Communications.

Miners continue to build momentum in win against Charlotte

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
October 2, 2022
The UTEP Miners football team will play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte at 4 p.m. Oct. 1.

Miners plan to expand the run game in Charlotte

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
September 30, 2022

Miners upset Boise in historic win

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
September 24, 2022
Forward Taya Lopez aims to kick the ball while being surrounded by two defenders.

Soccer avoids losses in home stretch

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
September 20, 2022
David Cervantes is the director of athletics at EPISD and a UTEP graduate with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and a masters in educational leadership.

EPISD Director provides guidance and opportunities for students

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
September 20, 2022
UTEP will play the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at UNM’s stadium.

UTEP football favored in match up versus New Mexico

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
September 16, 2022
UTEP volleyball breaks losing streak at Oral Roberts Tournament

UTEP volleyball breaks losing streak at Oral Roberts Tournament

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
September 10, 2022
Will UTEP Golf be a hole-in-one?

Will UTEP Golf be a hole-in-one?

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
September 9, 2022
The UTEP Miners will play New Mexico State University in the annual Battle of I-10 at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Sun Bowl Stadium.

Battle of I-10 back at the Sun Bowl: UTEP to face off against NMSU

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
September 9, 2022
From left to right: Aaron Jones, Jordan Palmer and Will Hernandez. Photos courtesy of Wikipedia commons.

Revisiting UTEP’s professional football players

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
September 6, 2022
Introduction to The Prospector’s new sports editor

Introduction to The Prospector’s new sports editor

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
September 6, 2022
Photo courtesy of EA

EA releases ‘Madden 23’ ratings: top 3 teams analyzed

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Contributor
August 2, 2022
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