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The Prospector

Best bars in town to watch football

Best bars in town to watch football

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter September 5, 2017

King’s X The biggest Pittsburgh Steelers fan bar is on Mesa Street. King’s X is for the many die-hard Steelers fans that El Paso holds. Happy hour is every day from 4 to 7 p.m. and Monday nights are football nights at King’s X. Tortuga Tortuga...

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Why Stull was good for UTEP athletics

Why Stull was good for UTEP athletics

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter September 5, 2017

UTEP Athletic Director Bob Stull announced his retirement on Thursday, Aug. 31, after holding the position for 18 years. It’s no secret that he has left his mark with the UTEP athletic program forever. From coach to athletic director, he did it all....

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Senior Alvin Jones leads the Miners defense in 2017.

Defense will be key to Miners success in 2017

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter September 5, 2017

UTEP football gave up nearly 35 points per game in the 2016 season, so needless to say, the defense for the 2017 season will need to be better for the Miners to compete and to avoid going 4-8 or even worse this year. Head coach Sean Kugler made some...

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Prospy Podcast: Football edition

Prospy Podcast: Football edition

Adrian Broaddus, Jason Green, and Mike Flores September 4, 2017

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UTEP football held their spring game scrimmage on April 14 at the Sun Bowl.

UTEP football overwhelmed by powerhouse Oklahoma in first game of the season

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter September 2, 2017

Despite a quick first quarter score, the UTEP football team was overmatched against national powerhouse Oklahoma. The Sooners easily cruised past UTEP, 56-7. The advantages of size, athleticism, talent and play-making ability were apparent for the...

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Former UTEP Director of Athletics Bob Stull shares his memories and says his goodbyes to El Paso.

Bob Stull addresses the media following his retirement annoucement

Mike Flores, Reporter August 31, 2017

After 18 years of being the Director of Athletics for UTEP, Bob Stull has officially retired, as he announced on Thursday. Since 1998, UTEP has won 29 conference titles in seven different sports under their time with Stull. Stull’s final project...

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UTEP professor Eraldo Chiecchi will be inducted into the NAHJ Hall of Fame.

Chiecchi recognized in the NAHJ Hall of Fame

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter August 29, 2017

For the second consecutive year, UTEP will have another one of its professors inducted into the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Hall of Fame with multimedia professor Eraldo “Dino” Chiecchi receiving the 2017 recognition. UTEP...

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Three-star guard Evan Gilard will make his freshman debut this fall.

Top UTEP freshmen to watch this year

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter August 29, 2017

With a new athletics season come new athletes. Here are a the six UTEP athletes people should keep an eye on: Evan Gilyard (Guard, men’s basketball) Floyd used his Chicago connections again to sign Evan Gilyard—who went to the legendary school...

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Palacios ties career-high in saves despite loss to UNM

Palacios ties career-high in saves despite loss to UNM

Mike Flores, Reporter August 27, 2017

For the fourth consecutive game, the UTEP soccer team battled in an overtime contest when New Mexico came to town Sunday afternoon. Not even three minutes into the first half of overtime, UNM’s Jill Olguin seized her opportunity and hit the game-winning...

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The Miners fell 3-1 to Montana in their first match of the season.

Women’s volleyball falls to Montana in season opener

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter August 25, 2017

With a last-minute entry in the North Texas Invitational after Hurricane Harvey forced the Miners to cancel their plans for the I-10 Cardinals Classic, the Miners were unable to come out on top in their season opener against Montana on Friday night. The...

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Football luncheon preludes upcoming UTEP football season

Football luncheon preludes upcoming UTEP football season

Mike Flores, Reporter August 25, 2017

With football season right around the corner, the UTEP football team gathered for their annual Kick-Off Luncheon on Thursday to build the excitement for fans and talk about the team’s expectations. UTEP football will be entering into their 100th...

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UTEP basketball veterans prevail over newcomers in scrimmage

UTEP basketball veterans prevail over newcomers in scrimmage

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter August 12, 2017

In preparation for the Costa Rica trip, the UTEP men’s basketball team held a scrimmage on Aug. 12 at the Don Haskins Center. The exhibition featured the returning players from last year’s team going up against the newcomers. It was the veterans...

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