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Heriberto Perez

Heriberto Perez

Heriberto Pérez is a senior majoring in multimedia journalism and minoring in marketing at The University of Texas at El Paso. Heriberto has worked for The Prospector since last summer as a staff reporter covering sports most of the time. Heriberto would like to work in the sports media industry as a broadcaster; he has also been collaborating with some social media outlets in Mexico that cover mostly the Mexican soccer league.

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Kid Ink headlines Minerfest 2021

Kid Ink headlines Minerfest 2021

Heriberto Perez, Staff Reporter May 13, 2021

UTEP’s Student Engagement & Leadership Center and the Student Government Association hosted Minerfest at the Don Haskins Center, April 29.   Comedian Jourdain Fisher opened the show, followed by El Paso’s own The Swell Kids, and Brian Todd...

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Alex Diaz is a UTEP alumnus, author of ‘Love and Wine’ and ‘In the Books.’

UTEP alumnus publishes two books

Heriberto Perez, Staff Reporter May 4, 2021

Alex Diaz is a UTEP alumnus who is now the published author of two books: “Love and Wine” and “In the Books.” His journey to becoming an author wasn’t the typical path. It started with Diaz studying business. “That’s what my dad wanted...

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UTEP junior Pate Cathey just misses a putout on a close play at second base versus Utah Valley May 2, 2021.

Miners survive late Utah Valley rally to win 10-9

Heriberto Perez and Michael Cuviello May 4, 2021

The UTEP Miners (10-23, 4-12) held on to defeat Utah Valley Wolverines (20-26, 5-10) in its last home game of the season at Helen of Troy Field. In the bottom of the second inning, the Miners scored its first runs of the game. Graduating seniors...

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My last piece for The Prospector

My last piece for The Prospector

Heriberto Perez, Staff Reporter May 4, 2021

I am a faithful believer everything happens for a reason. Some people believe destiny does not exist, but I believe it can be built. Nearly five years ago, I graduated from high school in Ciudad Juárez and took my next step and enroll in EPCC. I entered...

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UTEP sophomore  midfielder Vanessa  Cabello fights off charge  from a Utah Valley defender as she moves downfield Feb. 13.

UTEP plays to draw with North Texas in home finale

Heriberto Perez, Staff Reporter April 6, 2021

The UTEP Miners (3-4-1. 2-1-1) closed out its home season with a second-half comeback against the North Texas Mean Green (3-4-1. 2-1-1), gaining a 1-1 draw Friday, April 2. UTEP spent most of the match in its own territory as North Texas took 33...

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UTEP  sophomore  third  baseman  Kasey  Flores  looks  on  as  she  makes  contact  with a pitch versus Southern Miss April 2.

UTEP splits four-game series versus Southern Miss

Michael Cuviello and Heriberto Perez April 6, 2021

The UTEP Miners softball team (7-13, 2-2) played its first Conference-USA (C-USA) series with back-to-back doubleheaders against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (20-14, 2-2 ) over the weekend in which the Miners were able to split the series. On Friday,...

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With classes being held online amid the COVID-19 pandemic, UTEP students have changed their fashion preference.

Students’ quarantine fashion is constantly evolving

Heriberto Perez, Staff Reporter April 6, 2021

One year after the COVID-19 pandemic reached Juárez and El Paso’s borderland, students continue to have online classes. While some students got up early to get dressed and ready for remote classes and dressed casually, other students stayed comfortable...

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UTEP first baseman, Arianna Valles receives a throw for a put-out of a Texas Tech batter March 20 in Lubbock, Texas.

Softball loses three games, wins its first at Lubbock

Heriberto Perez, Staff Reporter March 23, 2021

The UTEP softball team went on the road to Lubbock, Texas, to play three games against Texas Tech and one against Tarleton State, in which they lost three and won the last one against Texas Tech. On day one, the Miners lost both games against Texas...

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UTEP sophomore forward Tessa Carlin fights off a UAB defender near Blazer goal March 14.

UTEP soccer loses at Oklahoma State

Heriberto Perez and Michael Cuviello March 23, 2021

The UTEP Miners (3-4-1) were unable to generate any offense Saturday against the 15th ranked Oklahoma State Cowgirls (OSU) (10-2-1), conceding five goals in a 5-0 shutout loss to the Big 12 power in its worse loss of the season. Taking a huge step...

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Marianne Karplus downloading data from a seismometer that she deployed in Nepal in Jan 2016.

Marianne Karplus connects UTEP students and scientists

Heriberto Perez, Staff Reporter March 2, 2021

Marianne S. Karplus, Ph.D., is a seismologist and geophysicist at UTEP Geological Sciences. Karplus researches the Earth’s structure and tectonics using recording and analyzing seismic waves traveling through Earth’s subsurface.  Karplus...

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UTEP softball team, celebrates its first victory of the season over Northern Colorado Feb. 19.

UTEP splits softballs series with Northern Colorado

Heriberto Perez, Sports Reporter February 24, 2021

The Miners got their first win of the year at Friday’s game one against Northern Colorado by winning 5-4, and on game two, they lost 3-2 after a walk-off base hit. UTEP (2-6) worked Northern Colorado’s (2-2) starting pitcher Erin Caviness to its...

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UTEP sophomore Ayana Noel fends off a Wolverine player in a defensive battle against Utah Valley Feb. 13.

UTEP soccer closes week with a draw

Heriberto Perez, Sports Reporter February 15, 2021

At its first home game of the season, the Miners (1-2-1) got its season's first victory over New Mexico State (NMSU) Aggies 3-1. The three goals from the Miners came in the first half of the game.  A few weeks ago, NM State defeated...

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The last time the men and women track team competed was at the C-USA indoor track and  field championships in Birmingham, Alabama, on Feb. 22- 23, 2020.

UTEP cancels indoor 2021 track and field season

Heriberto Perez, Staff Reporter January 19, 2021

On Jan.13, Jim Senter, the UTEP Director of Athletics, announced the Miners’ indoor track and field would not compete in 2021.   The last time the men’s team and the women’s team competed was at the C-USA indoor track and field championships...

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UTEP forward Bryson Williams pushes off defender as he looks for the score versus Marshall Feb. 15.

UTEP announces basketball will be played without fans

Heriberto Perez, reporter November 24, 2020

On Nov. 23, UTEP President Heather Wilson and the Director of UTEP Athletics Jim Senter announced that basketball games at the Don Haskins Center will be played with no fans in attendance to start the season due to the current COVID-19 conditions...

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El Paso Locomotive Midfielder Louis Herrera looks for an opportunity of the first goal of the night at Southwest University Park, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020.

El Paso Locomotive 2020 season comes to an end

Heriberto Perez, Reporter October 24, 2020

The Locomotive lost its second consecutive  Western Conference Final in its quest for a  USL Championship, falling short to the Phoenix Rising in its match's penalties phase. For the third game in a row, El Paso overcame the extra time and went to a...

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El Paso Locomotive Forward Omar Salgado runs against a member of Real Monarchs at Southwest University Park, Saturday, Sept. 19.

El Paso Locomotive look to reach the USL Championship final

Heriberto Perez, Reporter October 24, 2020

Tonight the El Paso Locomotive will try to enter its first USL Championship final in its second season of existence. The Locos will now face the second-best team of the Western Conference, the Phoenix Rising FC.   The Locomotive comes into the final...

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UTEP junior Karoline Daland  competes in Lori Fitzgerald Cross Country meet in El  Paso  Sept 13, 2019.

UTEP cross country runs its second event of the year at the OSU Invitational

Heriberto Perez, Reporter October 21, 2020

The UTEP cross country team had its second meet of the shortened season at the 2020 OSU invitational hosted in Stillwater, Oklahoma, at the OSU Cross Country Course. The last time UTEP competed was at the Cowboy Jamboree two weeks ago at the same...

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El Paso Locomotive fans cheer on their winning team after emerging victorious over New Mexico United Saturday Oct. 17.

El Paso Locomotive advance to Western Conference Final with win over United

Heriberto Perez, Reporter October 19, 2020

The El Paso Locomotive advanced to the USL western conference final Saturday night by winning its match in the penalty kick phase for the second week in a row. El Paso tied with its former conference rival New Mexico United 1-1 at the end of...

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Locomotive advance in playoffs with overtime win over Tulsa

Heriberto Perez, Sports Reporter October 11, 2020

The El Paso Locomotive struggled to a regulation draw with Tulsa FC but pulled out a 4-2 win in the penalty shootout phase. Securing its ticket to the western conference semifinal Saturday night with the win, El Paso dominated the action most...

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El Paso Locomotive Midfielder Yuma Monsalvez plays against New Mexico United at Southwest University Park on Saturday Sept. 26,2020.

Locomotive continue unbeaten streak with home draw versus United

Heriberto Perez, Sports Reporter September 28, 2020

The El Paso Locomotive played New Mexico United Saturday night in its last home match of the regular season to a scoreless draw. The Locos had a very close match with a couple of chances but still could not find the opponent's goal. The first half...

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Players celebrate Éder Borellis goal during El Paso Locomotive game at Southwest University Park, Saturday, Sept. 19.

El Paso Locomotive gain fifth win in a row, extend unbeaten streak to 8 games

Heriberto Perez, Reporter September 20, 2020

The Locos had an intense game even though El Paso dominated most of the game and dominated the stat line but had problems scoring against the visiting team.  The game’s first significant action came at the 15th minute of the match when defender Zack...

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EP Locomotive clinch playoff spot after winning the “Noche de Locos.”

Heriberto Perez, Reporter September 18, 2020

El Paso Locomotive won its sixth game out of its last seven games and secured a spot in this year's playoffs. The Locos had a challenging match against the group's last place team, the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, but held on to win the game 2-1.  Besides...

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UTEP men’s  golf head coach Scott Lieberwirth resigned on Thursday after nine years working with the Orange and Blue.

UTEP Men’s Golf Coach resigns after almost a decade at helm

Heriberto Perez, Sports Reporter September 10, 2020

UTEP men’s  golf head coach Scott Lieberwirth resigned on Thursday after nine years working with the Orange and Blue according to press release from UTEP Athletics. Under his direction, the Miners won seven Conference-USA tournament titles.  Lieberwirth’s...

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El Paso Locomotive defender Andrew Fox and teammates celebrate as another goal goes into the United net Saturday Sept. 5.

Locomotive score late to gain victory over New Mexico United 3-2

Heriberto Perez, Reporter September 10, 2020

The El Paso Locomotive (5-2-3) beat New Mexico United (6-3-2) 3-2 with a goal in the 88th minute to secure its first win over the group leader this season. For the second game in a row, the Locomotive played in front of fans, increasing allowed...

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UTEP Head Coach Dana Dimel overseas day one of team practice at Glory Field Aug. 16, 2020.

UTEP announces football gameday protocols

Heriberto Perez, Staff Reporter August 31, 2020

The UTEP Miners will play its first game of the 2020 season Sept. 5 against lower division opponent Stephen F. Austin State University and has released social distancing guidelines for the limited number of fans who will be allowed to attend.  “We...

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The Los Angeles Lakers battle the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA season restart opener.

NBA Season Restart Preview: Lakers battle Clippers in potential Conference Final matchup

Heriberto Perez, Staff Reporter July 30, 2020

After a four-plus month break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2019-2020 NBA season will officially restart this Thursday. A 22-team league that will resume actions in Orlando, Florida, in the “bubble” and following strict health protocols to keep...

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The El Paso Locomotive returns to the field after a four month break.

El Paso Locomotive FC sets sights on season return

Heriberto Perez, Staff Reporter July 11, 2020

El Paso Locomotive FC is ready to continue with the USL Championship 2020 season. The Locos will be returning to play the season that started March 6 when it tied against Orange County FC. After the break that the COVID-19 pandemic caused to the league,...

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Celebration band, June 19, 1900

The Relevance of Juneteenth and events commemorating it

Heriberto Perez, Reporter June 18, 2020

Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day” is celebrated annually to commemorate June 19 1865, the day Texas slaves were informed of their freedom.   Despite being an essential part of history in the United States, the date does not...

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