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Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
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![Students switch classes by the Undergraduate Learning Center.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/SeniorsLeavingElPasoWEB-600x900.jpg)
![Senior metallurgical engineering major Fabian Alvarez smokes a cigarette after leaving campus.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SmokingStory_Am_01WEB-900x600.jpg)
Liberal arts majors smoke the most, according to study
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• November 18, 2014
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![Participants of NaNoWriMo are attempting to write a 50,000-word novel in a month. The idea is to write about 1,500 words per day.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/NaNoWhmo-600x900.jpg)
Writers attempt to complete a novel in one month
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• November 4, 2014
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Students opt out of Halloween festivities for religous reasons
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• October 28, 2014
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The Prospector News Weekly: Sports October 27
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• October 27, 2014
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![Some Starbucks employees make $9.25 per hour, which is still not enough for most students to get by.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MinimumWageWEB-900x600.jpg)
Surviving on minimum wage not easy for El Pasoans
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• October 21, 2014
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![November ballot to include prop for highway funds](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/HighwayBallotWEB-900x600.jpg)
November ballot to include prop for highway funds
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• October 14, 2014
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Student participation increases for homecoming events
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• October 7, 2014
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![In spring of 2011, UTEP and Seokyeong University in South Korea began a partnership that allows students to earn a dual-degree in the metallurgical and materials engineering program.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/MetallyrgyWEB-570x380.jpg)
Influx of Korean students study 3D printing
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• September 30, 2014
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![24th Minerpalooza biggest one yet](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/MinerpallozaWEB-570x380.jpg)
![Ballet Floklorico Flor y Canto, Inc. performs at the union.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Ballet-Folklorico-Dance1-570x380.jpg)
The Prospector News Weekly (Sports) Sept. 15, 2014
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• September 15, 2014
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![The current UTEP library under construction in 1980](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/1980Library-400x600.jpg)
Library evolves to provide resources to students
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• September 9, 2014
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![Rory revives golf](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/LuisBarrio-400x600.jpg)
![Senior Quaterback Jamiell Showers is expects the Miners to turn things around and make a splash in Conference USA](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/AlpinePreviewWEB-570x380.jpg)
![Chihuahuas win in walk-off fashion](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ChihuahuasVSRaieners_01-400x600.jpg)
![Junior All-American Anthony Rotich is one of the most decorated Track and Field athletes in the program’s history after three years](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/AnthonyRotichWEB11-570x380.jpg)
The man, the myth, the legend—Anthony Rotich
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• June 24, 2014
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![Rotich is the third Miner in the program’s history to win consecutive titles in the 3,000-meter steeplechase](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/NCAAChampionship-570x380.jpg)
Rotich sees double at NCAA championships
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• June 17, 2014
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![Miners advance to NCAA Championships](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/NCAAChampionship_01WEB-570x380.jpg)
![Supreme court hears appeals by penalized SGA campaigners](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/SGAcourt-570x380.jpg)
Supreme court hears appeals by penalized SGA campaigners
Luis Barrio and Jose Soto
• May 8, 2014
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![End of a long difficult road for Hohman, Leasau](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/SoftballFeature_WEB-570x380.jpg)
End of a long difficult road for Hohman, Leasau
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• May 6, 2014
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![Junior oufielder Ashley Eldridge observes the ball pass on its way to the plate.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Softball_01WEB-400x600.jpg)
Final home series ends on a bitter note
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• April 29, 2014
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The Prospector News Weekly April 25, 2014
Amanda Guillen and Luis Barrio
• April 25, 2014
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![Engineers prepare for weekend Baja SAE competition](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/BajaSEA_MR_02-570x380.jpg)
Engineers prepare for weekend Baja SAE competition
Luis Barrio, Staff reporter
• April 24, 2014
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![Sprinter A-Shawni Mitchell sprints at Kidd Field during the UTEP Invitational on April 12.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/DrakeRelays_01WEB-400x600.jpg)
![Miner Fan Club President, Larry Rodriguez, will be inducted in the El Paso Hall of fame on April 30.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/LarryRodriguez_LB_01WEB_ONLINE-338x600.jpg)
Fan club president to be inducted to EP’s Hall of Fame
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• April 22, 2014
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The Prospector News Weekly April 17, 2014
Amanda Guillen and Luis Barrio
• April 17, 2014
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![Sophomore running back Autrey Golden breaks a tackle from senior linebacker Anthony Puente during the Orange and Blue Game on April 11.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/SpingGame_01WEB-570x380.jpg)
![Junior infielder Ashley Eldridge attempts to hit the ball against Middle Tennessee.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Softball_ONLINE.jpg)
The Prospector News Weekly: April 11, 2014
Amanda Guillen and Luis Barrio
• April 11, 2014
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![Sparkle Taylor (left), Cameasha Turner (middle) and Chrishauna Parker (right) celebrate 66-63 victory over South Dakota State on April 2.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/WBBRecap_MR_01WEB-570x380.jpg)
Rutgers break UTEP hearts with 56-54 win in WNIT Final
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• April 5, 2014
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![Recreation Center, best tool to keep in shape](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/RecCenterWEB-570x380.jpg)
Recreation Center, best tool to keep in shape
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• April 1, 2014
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The Prospector News Weekly March 28, 2014
Luis Barrio and Amanda Guillen
• March 28, 2014
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![Kelli Willingham attempts a layup up over Buffs defender Arielle Roberson.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/UTEPvsCU_11-600x900.jpg)
UTEP takes down Colorado 68-60 to advance to WNIT quarterfinals
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• March 28, 2014
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![UTEP swept by North Texas, fall to tenth place](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/SoftballWEB-400x600.jpg)
UTEP swept by North Texas, fall to tenth place
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• March 25, 2014
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![Miners defeat Gaels, advance to WNIT regional semis](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/UTEPvsStMarrys-570x380.jpg)
Miners defeat Gaels, advance to WNIT regional semis
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• March 24, 2014
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Student Opinion on the 2013-2014 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Season
Amanda Guillen, Luis Barrio, and Chris Zacherl
• March 24, 2014
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![UTEP takes down Arkansas State 74-64](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/UTEPvsASU_01-570x380.jpg)
The Prospector News Weekly:March 21
Amanda Guillen and Luis Barrio
• March 21, 2014
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New plans for commencement ceremony announced
Luis Barrio, Staff reporter
• March 18, 2014
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![Senior Kayla Thornton becomes the all-time leading scorer in UTEP’s history during the Conference USA Tournament.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/WomansBB_01-570x380.jpg)
Record-setting team falls short, will play NIT
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• March 18, 2014
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![Tulsa overpowers Louisiana Tech to earn NCAA bid](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/TulsavsLaTech_01-570x380.jpg)
Tulsa overpowers Louisiana Tech to earn NCAA bid
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• March 15, 2014
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![Golden Eagles second half surge takes down UTEP](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/UTEPvsSOuthernMiss-570x380.jpg)
Golden Eagles second half surge takes down UTEP
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• March 14, 2014
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![FIUMidTen](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/FIUMidTen-570x380.jpg)
[Photo] Middle Tennessee handles Florida International 64-57
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• March 14, 2014
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![MidTenvsUAB](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MidTenvsUAB-570x380.jpg)
[Photo] No. 22 Middle Tennessee survives UAB scare
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• March 13, 2014
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![Louisiana Tech crushes Charlotte 86-65](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/LaTechVSMarsh-400x600.jpg)
Louisiana Tech crushes Charlotte 86-65
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• March 13, 2014
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![Blue Raiders cruise past Monarchs](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/raiders-Vs-old-domain012-400x600.jpg)
UTEP runs past Pirates 77-68, will face Golden Eagles in quarterfinals
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• March 12, 2014
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![Jonathan Stark leads Tulane in win over North Texas](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/RiceVSNorthTexas-400x600.jpg)
Jonathan Stark leads Tulane in win over North Texas
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• March 12, 2014
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![Marshall holds on to early lead to upset Florida Atlantic](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MarshVSfau-400x600.jpg)
Marshall holds on to early lead to upset Florida Atlantic
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• March 11, 2014
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![UNTvsRice](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/UNTvsRice-570x380.jpg)
[Photo] North Texas comes back to defeat Rice in overtime
Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor
• March 11, 2014
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![Tulsa hands UTEP second straight loss](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/016-400x600.jpg)
Tulsa hands UTEP second straight loss
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• February 28, 2014
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![UTEP downs East Carolina 81-74](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/UTEPvsECU-570x380.jpg)
![Junior point guard C.J. Cooper has scored more than 10 points per game in eight of the last nine Miners games.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/03-570x380.jpg)
![Bortley late three-pointer holds off Miners late rally](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/UTEPvsFAU_07-570x380.jpg)
Bortley late three-pointer holds off Miners late rally
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• February 13, 2014
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![Patricia Flores known as Miss Pat has been attending UTEP games since the late 1980s.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/PatriciaFlores_MR_01WEB-570x380.jpg)
The most loyal and dedicated Miners fan
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• February 11, 2014
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![Miners end on 16-5 run to defeat Louisiana Tech](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/utepvslatech_MR_02WEB-570x380.jpg)
Miners end on 16-5 run to defeat Louisiana Tech
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• February 5, 2014
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![Softball begins new era under Echo-Hawk](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/softball_ajm_01_web-570x384.jpg)
Softball begins new era under Echo-Hawk
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• February 4, 2014
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![Irene Gari scores 18 as Miners roll over Herd 77-50](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/011-570x380.jpg)
Irene Gari scores 18 as Miners roll over Herd 77-50
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• January 29, 2014
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![On Feb. 7, renowned philosopher, scholar and activist Cornel West will be delivering a presentation at the Magoffin Auditorium to celebrate Black History Month.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/coronel-west-570x456.jpg)
Cornel West, philosopher and activist, to visit campus for Black History Month
Luis Barrio, Staff reporter
• January 28, 2014
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![Men’s 4x4 relay members Abiola Onakoya (left) and Carnell Horn (right) warmup at the Kidd Field.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Track_MR_01WEB1-570x380.jpg)
![Miners handle Roadrunners 81-62](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/06-570x380.jpg)
UTEP centennial exhibit unveiled at airport
Luis Barrio, Reporter
• January 24, 2014
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![UTEP storms back to defeat Golden Eagles in overtime](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/southernmiss_MR_02-400x600.jpg)
UTEP storms back to defeat Golden Eagles in overtime
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• January 22, 2014
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![UTEP, along with Southern Mississippi and UTSA, are three of the seven schools with a 2-2 record in Conference USA.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/girlsbasketball_MR_011-570x380.jpg)
![Juniors Martin Simonsen and Jacob Loya will likely make the five man squad for the Arizona Intercollegiate, which takes .place Jan. 27-28.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/golf_LB_011-570x380.jpg)
Arizona Intercollegiate opens spring season
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• January 21, 2014
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![UTEP upends Golden Hurricane 97-66](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/vsTULSA_02-570x380.jpg)
![UTEP womens basketball finish year with victory over Tigers](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/MG_3474web-570x407.jpg)
UTEP women’s basketball finish year with victory over Tigers
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• December 29, 2013
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![Washburn leads UTEP past Montana State 70-55](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/02-570x380.jpg)
Washburn leads UTEP past Montana State 70-55
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• December 23, 2013
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![New Orleans stuns UTEP with its first road win in two years](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/MG_3191-570x380.jpg)
New Orleans stuns UTEP with its first road win in two years
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• December 17, 2013
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![Aiming for 7-0 start against Aggies](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/MG_2117_web-570x426.jpg)
![Xitlati Herrera was part of the UTEP team for three years. She has also played for the Mexican national team.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/xitlali_02_web-3-570x377.jpg)
Xitlali Herrera concludes her run as a Miner
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• December 3, 2013
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![UTEP finished its first season under new head coach Holly Watts 14-14, 7-7 in Conference USA.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/8_02_web-570x412.jpg)
A learning experience in the first year under Watts
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• December 3, 2013
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![The Miners have began their 2013-14 season with six straight victories and have won those games with a 29-point margin average](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/MG_2078web-570x380.jpg)
UTEP beats Texas State for third-best start in school history
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• November 30, 2013
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![Miners use big second half to top Bears](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/MG_1769_web-570x397.jpg)
Miners use big second half to top Bears
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• November 27, 2013
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![Womens basketball take down Lumberjacks for biggest win in school history](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/UTEPvsNAU_MR_01.jpg)
Women’s basketball take down Lumberjacks for biggest win in school history
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• November 22, 2013
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![UTEP defeated East Carolina in three straight sets on Nov. 17, Xitlali Herrera is one of the seniors on the team.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/9_01web-570x377.jpg)
UTEP to take on Southern Miss in C-USA Tournament
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• November 19, 2013
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![Miners top the West Alabama Tigers 67-46](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/MG_0688_web-570x380.jpg)
Miners top the West Alabama Tigers 67-46
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• November 17, 2013
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![Miners crush rivals New Mexico State 94-69](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/MG_9710_web-570x380.jpg)
Miners crush rivals New Mexico State 94-69
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• November 12, 2013
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![Senior Kayla Thornton with a layup against the Texas Permain Basin Falcons. She contributed with nine points in the season opener.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/basketballwomens_ajm_04_web-570x380.jpg)
Miners face Aggies for first real test of season
Luis Barrio, Contributor
• November 12, 2013
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![Sophomore Anthony Rotich conquered his second consecutive conference title on Nov. 5.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/crosscountry_MR_0111-570x380.jpg)
Rotich leads Miners to regional qualifiers
Luis Barrio, Contributor
• November 12, 2013
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![Miners cruise past Texas Permian Basin](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/MG_8969_web-570x380.jpg)
Miners cruise past Texas Permian Basin
Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter
• November 8, 2013
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![The Don Haskins Center got a make over and a new floor and design that will be used for the 2013-14 season and the 2014 Conference USA Basketball Championships in March.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/NewFloor_ajm_01_web-570x379.jpg)
![Junior guard Cameasha Turner drives the ball to the rim on the Women’s basketball exhibition game on Nov. 2 against St. Mary’s(TX).](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Ourview_ajm-05_web-570x407.jpg)
![Simonsen leads Miners to fifth place finish at UTEP Invitational](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Golf_LuisBarrio_01_web-570x380.jpg)
Simonsen leads Miners to fifth place finish at UTEP Invitational
Luis Barrio, Contributor
• October 29, 2013
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![Senior midfielder Tori Martyn dribbles and attempt to elude two Utah State defenders on Aug. 30 at University Field](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MG_2786.jpg)
Finding success on the field and in the classroom
Luis Barrio, Contributor
• October 8, 2013
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![Senior midlfielder Gina Soto dribbles her way to the UC Riverside penalty box on Sept. 6 at University Field.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Gina_01_web1.jpg)
Mental strength the key for success for Gina Soto
Luis Barrio, Contributor
• September 24, 2013
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![The Sun Bowl opened its doors on Sept. 21, 1963.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sunbowl2-1024x659.jpg)
![Miners open UTEP Invitational with win over Southern and loss to Oral Roberts](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/MG_3793-1024x793.jpg)
Miners open UTEP Invitational with win over Southern and loss to Oral Roberts
Luis Barrio, Contributor
• September 6, 2013
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![Five different students participated in the teams’ tryouts on Aug. 30 at Kidd Field.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/CC-Tryouts_FAF_02_Web.jpg)
UTEP cross country preparing for a new season
Luis Barrio, Contributor
• September 3, 2013
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![UTEP Volleyball Set for New Challenge](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/xitlali_02_web.jpg)