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Katrina Villarreal, Multimedia Editor

Katrina Villarreal is senior multimedia journalism major with a minor in theatre at UTEP. She is going into her second year at The Prospector and is currently the Multimedia Editor. Once she graduates, she plans on becoming a sideline reporter for the NFL or ESPN.

 

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Pam Oliver is a senior correspondent and NFL reporter for FOX Sports and has worked on over 500 NFL games. Photo courtesy of Elvis Kennedy/ Flickr.

Highlighting Black sports journalists

February 1, 2023

S8 E1: Welcoming the new semester!

January 24, 2023
The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially parted ways with pitcher Trevor Bauer after holding the longest active player suspension for domestic violence allegations. Photo courtesy of Erik Drost/Flickr

Los Angeles Dodgers cut ties with Trevor Bauer

January 24, 2023
Guard Mario McKinney Jr dribbles the ball along the baseline during the game against FAU.

Miners lose at home to No. 24 FAU

January 23, 2023
The NFL Super Wil Card Weekend has ended, the Divisional Rounds have been set and the remaining teams will advance to the Conference Championships. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

Road to Super Bowl LVII: Super Wild Card Weekend

January 17, 2023
Junior guard Avery Crouse attempts to add on to the lead with a three pointer.

Miners pull a season sweep against LA Tech

January 10, 2023
Pitt senior quarterback Nick Patti calls audible against the UCLA defense at the 2022 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Dec. 30, 2022.

Pittsburgh pounces back at the 2022 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game

December 31, 2022
UTEP Men’s basketball defeated Louisiana Tech 60-55 at the Don Haskins Center Dec. 17. Photo courtesy of UTEP Strategic Communications

Miners starts conference play with a win

December 19, 2022
UTEP loses third straight road game

UTEP loses third straight road game

December 11, 2022
UTEP track and field kicks off season

UTEP track and field kicks off season

December 6, 2022
James Tupou is a fullback who received his bachelors in kinesiology and is working on his master’s in leadership studies.

Senior Spotlight: James Tupou

December 2, 2022
Top NFL Fantasy Football picks for the final stretch

Top NFL Fantasy Football picks for the final stretch

November 29, 2022
UTEP beat San Jose State with a final score of 67-54 but fell to Sacramento State 63-50. Photo Courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

Miners split games at the Holiday Beach Classic

November 27, 2022
Sophomore safety Kobe Hylton, with the help of his teammate, tackles the ball carrier during a game against FIU, Nov. 19.

Miners keep bowl game hope alive

November 20, 2022
Guard N’Yah Boyd attempts to shoot the ball while being defended.

UTEP surpasses Texas Southern

November 17, 2022
Defensive specialist Alyssa Sianez defends an attack by Middle Tennessee on Nov.4

Miners take the gold against Middle Tennessee

November 5, 2022
UTEP football (4-6, 2-4 Conference USA) lost to Rice University (5-4, 3-2 C-USA), 37-30, Thursday Nov. 3. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

Miners unable to complete win against Rice

November 4, 2022
UTEP women’s basketball guard Grace Alvarez finds support and stability in her coaches, teammates and God.

Guard leans on teammates

November 1, 2022
UTEP’s 2022-2023 season will start November with the men’s team starting at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at the University of Texas at Austin and the women’s team starting at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 at the Don Haskins Center.

What should fans expect this coming basketball season?

November 1, 2022
UTEP football fans cheer on the Miners during the game against Middle Tennessee on Oct. 29.

UTEP loses the crown on homecoming night

October 30, 2022
Courtesy of MLB.

MLB World Series: who will come out on top

October 28, 2022
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s Foundation will help families who are working to overcome food insecurity and childhood mental health issues in Ohio and Louisiana. Photo courtesy of The Joe Burrow Foundation website.

Professional athletes making a difference

October 27, 2022
This year, the Cincinnati Bengals will face the Cleveland Browns for Monday Night Football Oct. 31. Photo courtesy of RMTip21/Openverse.

Spook-tacular history of NFL Halloween games

October 18, 2022
The UTEP Soccer team won against Middle Tennessee, Oct. 16 after losing against Florida Atlantic Owls Oct. 7 and Rice University Oct. 13. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

Soccer breaks month-long winless streak

October 18, 2022
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

Changes to consider for the upcoming Fantasy Football month

October 11, 2022
The NFL’s concussion protocol problem

The NFL’s concussion protocol problem

October 4, 2022
Colin Kaepernick appears on a Nike ad that reads “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything” after taking a knee for the pre-game national anthem to show his stance on racial injustice in the U.S in 2016. Photo courtesy of Brechtbug/openverse

Political moments in sports

October 4, 2022
Tim Hardaway Sr. played for the Miners from 1985-1989 and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Sept. 10. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP legend Tim Hardaway inducted into the Hall of Fame

September 28, 2022
UTEP junior quarterback Gavin Hardison honors Luke by wearing Luke’s number and last name in the win versus rival New Mexico State University.

The legacy of Luke Laufenberg

September 20, 2022
Photo courtesy of the NCAA/Wikipedia Commons

NCAA changes rules for transfers

September 20, 2022
Players to keep in mind for NFL Fantasy draft time

Players to keep in mind for NFL Fantasy draft time

September 6, 2022
UTEP fans and students enjoy some pregame activities before the first game of the season kicks off in the Mike Loya parking lot located on the corner of Schuster and Hawthorn.

The everlasting spirit of tailgating in America

September 6, 2022
Prior to attending UTEP Mervin attended Hutchinson Community College but once Coach Dimel caught eye of him he knew he wanted to have him on his roster

UTEP football is an extended family for this offensive lineman

September 6, 2022
Senior kicked Gavin Baechele kicks a 54-yard field goal, a career-high, in the 13-45 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners Sept. 3 in Norman, Oklahoma. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP football unsuccessful against No. 9 Oklahoma

September 4, 2022
Setter Hande Yetis sets up the ball for her teammates during a game against South Dakota.

UTEP volleyball hosts ‘Borderland Invitational’

September 4, 2022
Outside hitter Paulina Perez Rosas throws a toy volleyball out towards the crowd during senior night Dec. 2, 2021. The Prospector File Photo

UTEP volleyball prepares to run it back this season

August 24, 2022
UTEP alumnus Tobi Amusan will represent Nigeria in the 2021 Olympics competing in the 400 meter hurdles.

Former Miner breaks world record at World Championships

July 29, 2022
Promotional schedule for UTEP football announced

Promotional schedule for UTEP football announced

July 13, 2022
UTEP assistant soccer coach grabs ESPY nomination

UTEP assistant soccer coach grabs ESPY nomination

July 8, 2022
Courtesy of NCAA.org

Title IX: 50 years of ongoing battle against sex discrimination

July 6, 2022
El Paso Chihuahuas fall to Oklahoma City Dodgers

El Paso Chihuahuas fall to Oklahoma City Dodgers

July 1, 2022
It’s ‘Showtyme’ for Miner Caravan

It’s ‘Showtyme’ for Miner Caravan

June 26, 2022
Senior UTEP volleyball defensive specialist/libero Ha’ahulakaleikaimana Crisostomo poses for The Prospector April 29.

UTEP volleyball player ‘set’ for comeback

May 4, 2022
Senior accounting major and UTEP tight end Trent Thompson has been playing football since he was eight years old and was UTEP’s primary tight end target in the 2021 season. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP tight end ready to leave a legacy

May 4, 2022
Photo courtesy of Fantasy Football.

Become immersed in the world of fantasy football

April 20, 2022
Marcus Smith and Faith Smith manage Imperial Legacy. Photo courtesy of Ishmael Barraza

Imperial Legacy leaves its mark on fashion

April 20, 2022
Director of “Cenicienta,” assistant professor of theatre Adriana Dominguez, Ph.D, and theatre students Mara Morciglio and Sadie Aiken won awards at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Photo courtesy of UTEP Marketing and Communications.

UTEP professor’s play ‘Cenicienta’ wins big at theatre fest

April 12, 2022
Sophomore Veronika Lebisova defeated NMSU sophomore Bella Nguyen in a straight set match, 6-0, 6-3, on April 10. Photo courtesy of Ruben Ramirez.

UTEP tennis falls short against NMSU

April 11, 2022
Despite hair not always being considered part of fashion, hair can help express people’s styles and complement their outfits.

UTEP students discuss their go-to hairstyles of 2022

April 6, 2022
LEFT TO RIGHT: In the ’80s, football uniforms included a white line across the sleeve and three lines running down the pants, while their helmets included “UTEP” spelled out. Men’s Basketball uniforms in 1966 included the words “Texas Western” spelled out on the front and had shorter shorts than today. Women’s basketball uniforms included a wider sleeve with a blue line above them along with a high V-neck cut with stripes along the neck. Photos courtesy of the UTEP Athletics Department.

The uniforms that made UTEP

April 6, 2022
Junior guard Destiny Thurman received an honorable mention for the All-Cconference USA team for the 2021-22 season and was recognized by C-USA in postseason awards. Photo courtesy of Ruben Ramirez.

UTEP women athletes score season milestones

March 24, 2022
Ivanee Muñoz, owner of A ‘Dior Nail Company, says she enjoys building a relationship with her clients and creating a new look for them.

Changing the world one color at a time

March 24, 2022
Krishna Jayasankar is a kinesiology major who represents UTEP as a track and field thrower. Jaysankar recently won silver in the womens shot put event at the Conference USA indoor track and field championship in Alabama.

Krishna Jayasankar goes the distance

March 22, 2022
The U.S women’s national team reached a $24 million settlement with the U.S Soccer Federation in their six-year equal pay battle Feb. 22. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Soccer WNT Instagram .

U.S. women’s soccer team settles equal pay lawsuit

March 2, 2022
Guard Mahri Petree and the womens basketball team listen to Head Coach Kevin Baker during a time out against Louisiana Tech University at the Don Haskins Center Feb. 17.

Miners lose to LA Tech in late comeback

February 18, 2022
Batter Ilena Santos concentrates at the Helen of Troy Softball Field on Sunday Feb. 13, 2022.

UTEP softball falls to ACU at UTEP invitational

February 15, 2022
UTEP Alumna, Lecturer, and escritora fronteriza Alessandra Narvaez Varela at the book reading of Thirty Talks Weird Love on Wednesday Jan. 26 at University Suite.

‘Thirty Talks Weird Love’

February 10, 2022
Photo courtesy of Ruben Ramirez.

Miners manage win against Mean Green

February 4, 2022
Junior tennis player Eve Daniels from England showcases her excitement during a UTEP tennis match after earning a point. Photo courtesy of Ruben Ramirez

For the love of tennis

February 3, 2022
UTEP Hall of Famer Jim Forbes dies at 69

UTEP Hall of Famer Jim Forbes dies at 69

February 3, 2022
Teal Battle enters the court at the beginning of the game against UTSA on Jan. 23 at the Don Haskins Center.

Miners sweep UTSA in back-to-back wins

January 25, 2022
Erica Murrill, artist and owner of coffee shop Cafe Arte Mi Admore located at 1498 Main St., San Elizario, not only sells a variety of handcrafted drinks, but also her artwork such as paintings and pottery.

Erica Murrill: a life full of coffee and art

January 25, 2022
UTEP softball will start their 2022 season off Thursday, Feb. 10 and will introduce several new players and Pitching Coach Lena Springer.

UTEP women’s softball team prepares for season

January 20, 2022
Running back Ronnald Awatt runs down the field against Fresno State on Dec. 18,2021, at University Field

UTEP falls short at the PUBG New Mexico bowl game

December 22, 2021
Defensive specialist Alyssa Sianez bumps the ball during the game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Oct. 22, 2021.

UTEP volleyball conclude historic season

December 2, 2021
Teal Battle along with her teammates scream for joy during the last quarter of the game against St. Marys University during their home game on Nov. 7 at the Don Haskins Center,.

UTEP fights to reach C-USA Tournament

November 30, 2021
Elina Arike tries to grab the ball during the women’s home game against North Dakota on Nov. 13.

Miners beat North Dakota to remain unbeaten

November 14, 2021
Defensive Back Darius Baptist chest bumps in the air with defensive end Quincy Montgomery on Nov. 6, 2021, at the Sun Bowl

Miners face a heartbreaking loss to No. 16 UTSA

November 8, 2021
Safety Trejon Hugue kneels before the game against Louisiana Tech Oct. 16.

Miners prepare to take on undefeated Roadrunners

November 6, 2021
Setter Kristen Fritsche bumps the ball during the game against the Blazers Oct. 22.

UTEP Miners rally against the Roadrunners

November 2, 2021
Photo credit: Ace Acosta

UTEP Miners sweep Southern Miss over the weekend

October 17, 2021
Photo credit: Christopher Aguilar

UTEP Football one step closer to Bowl eligibility after win against Southern Miss

October 10, 2021
Freshman setter Ryley Frye serves the ball at Memorial Gym during a match. Photo credit: Ace Acosta

UTEP Volleyball meets Louisiana Tech this weekend

October 7, 2021
SJE Photography

UTEP Rugby Club makes their way to Tokyo, Japan

October 1, 2021
Walter Dawn Jr. catches a punt kick during practice on August 16, 2021

A look into Miners Homecoming game against Old Dominion

September 21, 2021
Photo by Ruben Ramirez

UTEP Volleyball defeats NMSU in the Battle of I-10

September 10, 2021
Luke Soto defends the quarterback from an oncoming defensive lineman during practice on August 16,2021

UTEP sports return to in-person events

August 26, 2021
UTEP sprinter Sean Baily is representing his native country of Jamaica at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics in the 400 meter dash.

UTEP Miners are well represented at 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

July 21, 2021
Miners fans cheer at the football game against Houston Baptist Huskies. Aug. 31, 2019.

UTEP to allow full capacity for all sporting events

June 30, 2021
UTEP Fan Council 2021-2022 Courtesy of UTEP Athletics

Fan Council seeks to improve the game experience

June 23, 2021
Defensive End Praise Amaewhule in a game versus ULM Courtesy of Josh McDaniel/UTEP Athletics

Amaewhule ready to break out on defense

June 23, 2021
UTEPs new basketball coach Joe Golding announces incoming transfers for upcoming season.

UTEP men’s basketball coach Joe Golding retools in offseason

June 14, 2021
Graphic by Hugo Hinojosa/The Prospector via Canva

UTEP students look for jobs after graduation amid pandemic

May 3, 2021
Graphic courtesy of UTEP Student Engagement and Leadership Center.

UTEP SELC hosts SOAP: Transitioning Back to Campus

April 23, 2021
Photos Courtesy of the UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance

UTEP students advance to nationals after winning at the Regional Theatre Festival

April 14, 2021
UTEP SELC hosts Love Your Body week

UTEP SELC hosts Love Your Body week

March 25, 2021
Graphic by Hugo Hinojosa

UTEP police hosts alcohol awareness week leading up to spring break

March 15, 2021
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