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Michael Cuviello

Michael Cuviello is a multimedia journalism student at UTEP. He currently serves The Prospector at Sports Editor and reporter. During the summer 2020, he led the publication as Editor-In-Chief where he helped cover Black Lives Matter protests and the University’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Sunland Park Mall which opened in 1988 has added 12 new tenants in a bid to revitalize its property and add foot traffic.

[Photo] Recreation and local flavor revitalizing Sunland Park Mall

July 13, 2021
Junior forward Bryson Williams fights for loose ball versus UTSA Jan. 15, 2020.

UTEP forward Bryson Williams announces transfer to Texas Tech

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief
June 14, 2021
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
UTEP senior Carolyne Chepkosegei runs at Lori Fitzgerald cross country meet in at Chamizal Park in El Paso Sept. 13, 2019.

A look at UTEP’s top senior athletes of 2020 through 2021

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
May 4, 2021
UTEP defensive back Broderick Harrel celebrates a defensive stop versus Abilene Christian Sept. 19, 2020.

Four Conference-USA players selected in 2021 NFL draft

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
May 4, 2021
New UTEP Head Coach Joe Golding is introduced by Athletics Director Jim Senter and UTEP President Heather Wilson as the 20th coach in Miner history. April 14, 2021.

UTEP introduces Joe Golding as its new basketball coach

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
April 27, 2021
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[Photo] Former UTEP Men’s basketball player suffers serious injuries in fatal car wreck

April 21, 2021
UTEP selects Joe Golding as its next basketball coach

UTEP selects Joe Golding as its next basketball coach

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
April 14, 2021
After receiving a technical foul UTEP Head Coach Rodney Terry removes his jacket as frustrations rise versus UAB Feb.1.

Rodney Terry gives up on UTEP basketball

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
April 6, 2021
UTEP volleyball celebrates its first Conference-USA tournament victory in a decade over Marshall, April 1.

Volleyball falls to undefeated Hilltoppers in C-USA tournament

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
April 6, 2021
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
UTEP forward Bryson Williams slams home a dunk versus New Mexico State Nov. 12, 2019.

UTEP basketball: An overrated history?

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
April 6, 2021
Members of the 1966 Texas Western national championship team accept the championship trophy.

Baylor wins NCAA Championship to join UTEP as only Texas National Champions

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
April 6, 2021
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
UTEP junior guard Souley Boum drives to the basket in traffic versus Florida International, Feb. 13.

Men’s basketball: Is the glass half full or empty?

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
March 23, 2021
Junior guard Destiny Thurman looks for an opening with two Blue Raider defenders closing down the down in a loss to MTSU March 12.

Miners fall to Blue Raiders in C-USA women’s basketball semifinal

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
March 13, 2021
UTEP all confernce guard Katia Gallegos shoots over Weber State defender Dec. 5 2019.

Miners advance to C-USA semifinals, face perennial C-USA power Middle Tennessee State

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
March 12, 2021
UTEP point guard Katia Gallegos drives to the basket drawing two Monarch players to defend her versus Old Dominion Feb 8, 2020.

Miners look to challenge for the conference championship

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
March 11, 2021
Senior Bryson Williams tries to work past a Kansas defender March 4.

Men’s basketball looks to salvage its season at C-USA Tournament

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
March 10, 2021
Senior forward Bryson Williams shoots a fade-away jumper over Kansass David McCormack March 4.

Miners come close to upset at Kansas 67-62

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
March 4, 2021
UTEP junior guard, Souley Boum works his way past a Bulldog defender in a matchup with Louisiana Tech Jan. 22.

Miners take on the challenge of the 17th ranked Jayhawks

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
March 4, 2021
Graphic by Hugo Hinojosa

Assistant athletic director stands out in a male-dominated field

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
March 4, 2021
UTEP sophomore transfer guard Destiny Lopes lines up for a jump shot against Florida Atlantic Feb. 22.

Miners close out strong regular season

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
March 1, 2021
Sophomore Avery Crouse drives between two defenders versus Florida Atlantic Feb. 22.

Miners close out series with a blowout

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
February 24, 2021
Senior right-side hitter Cheyanne Jones strikes the ball over a Blue Raider defender against Middle Tennesee State Oct. 18, 2019.

UTEP volleyball closes out Blazers with a three-set sweep

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
February 16, 2021
Black coaches still lack fair opportunities

Black coaches still lack fair opportunities

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
February 16, 2021
Must-see films for Black History Month

Must-see films for Black History Month

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
February 16, 2021
UTEP senior center Michelle Pruitt drives hard to the basket versus UAB Feb. 5.

UTEP women extend win streak to 9

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
February 15, 2021
Freshman pitcher Victoria Salazar throws the first pitch of the season for the UTEP Miners in a matchup with fourth ranked Oklahoma Feb. 11.

[Photo] UTEP softball struggles in the season opener

February 15, 2021
Super Bowl LV: Chiefs versus Bucs, Brady goes for his seventh ring

Super Bowl LV: Chiefs versus Bucs, Brady goes for his seventh ring

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
February 6, 2021
UTEP sophomore guard Keonte Kennedy fights for a loose ball against the Rice Owls. Jan 8.

Blazers stifle Miners with smothering defense

Michael Cuviello, Sports editor
February 6, 2021
Junior UTEP guard Sabine Lipe works past defender against UTSA Jan. 30.

UTEP hosts UAB with a five-game win streak on the line

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
February 5, 2021
UTEP junior guard Souley Boum attempts to drive the lane against Louisiana Tech Jan. 22.

Miners go on the road for crucial series against Blazers

Michael Cuviello, Sports editor
February 5, 2021
UTEP senior center Michelle Pruitt drives to the paint against a UTSA defender in a win over the Roadrunners Jan. 28.

UTEP women’s basketball sweep UTSA, extends win streak to five

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
January 31, 2021
Sophomore guard Avery Crouse lays the ball up over a defender versus the Lady Techsters in Ruskin, Louisiana Jan 22.

UTEP women’s basketball sweep Louisiana Tech on road

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
January 25, 2021
UTEP sophomore guard Isis Lopes brings the ball up the court for the Miners in a 62-52 win over North Texas Jan. 16.

UTEP women’s basketball split series with North Texas

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
January 17, 2021
Reopening

[Photo] Title IX changes create further concerns of underreporting sexual misconduct

December 16, 2020
UTEP sophomores Katia Gallegos and Crouse double team Utah State guard Meagan Mendazona in Logan , Utah Dec. 13.

UTEP women’s basketball comes up short in final seconds against Utah State

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
December 15, 2020
UTEP sophomore quarterback Calvin Brownholtz warms up before his first career start versus North Texas Dec. 12,.

Depleted UTEP football comes up short at North Texas

Michael Cuviello, sports editor
December 14, 2020
UTEP senior cornerback and sophomore offensive lineman Andrew Meyer lead the Miners on to the field against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Oct. 24.

UTEP suspends football operations, Southern Mississippi game canceled

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
November 29, 2020
UTEP junior defensive back Dennis Barnes celebrates after a big play versus Abilene Christian, Sept. 20.

UTEP Football goes on the road to face Rice Owls

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
November 27, 2020
UTEP senior forward Bryson Williams throws down a thunderous dunk on an aggreisive break to basket against the University of Texas at Permian Basin Nov. 26.

UTEP men’s basketball starts the season with an easy win

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
November 26, 2020
UTEP coach Kevin Baker motivates the womens basketball team as they take the court against New Mexico State Nov. 25.

UTEP wins in overtime over Aggies, Gallegos leads with 25 points

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
November 26, 2020
UTEP guard Souley Boum stretches a shot to the rim versus Southern Mississippi, Jan. 9.

UTEP basketball set to tip-off season with big changes on board.

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
November 25, 2020
UTEP point guard Katia Gallegos drives to the basket drawing two Monarch players to defend her versus Old Dominion Feb 8, 2020.

UTEP women’s basketball looks to take the next step with young stars

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
November 25, 2020
Freshman running back Deion Hankins prepares for game versus UTSA Roadrunners Oct. 14.

UTEP football loses third game in a row in a blowout loss to UTSA

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
November 16, 2020
UTEP football game against North Texas is cancelled

UTEP football game against North Texas is cancelled

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
October 27, 2020
UTEP Football to play without fans against North Texas

UTEP Football to play without fans against North Texas

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
October 27, 2020
UTEP senior wide receiver Justin Garret reels in a pass in pregame warmups versus Charlotte Oct 24.

UTEP football fails to overcome turnovers, fall on road to Charlotte 38-28

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
October 24, 2020
UTEP sophomore wide receiver Jacob Cowing looks in a pass versus Louisiana Tech Oct. 10.

UTEP football to take on Charlotte if COVID permits

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
October 21, 2020
UTEP sophomore starting quarterback Gavin Hardison practices at Glory Field Oct. 6.

UTEP football game postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
October 16, 2020
UTEP senior Caroline Chepkosegei runs alongside former teammate Linda Cheruiyot at Lori Fitzgerald Classic at Chamizal Park in El Paso Sept. 13, 2019.

UTEP cross-country returns for abbreviated 2020 schedule

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
October 12, 2020
UTEP sophomore defensive end Praise Amaewhule wraps up Bulldog quarterback Luke Anthony for a sack versus Louisiana Tech Oct 10.

UTEP football dominates Bulldogs defensively, come up short on road 21-17

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
October 10, 2020
UTEP junior defensive back Broderick Harrel celebrates after another big play from defense versus Abilene Christian Sept. 19.

UTEP football travels to take on Louisiana Tech to open conference play

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
October 7, 2020
UTEP freshman running back breaks through the Louisiana- Monroe defense for a gain enroute to three touchdowns and 118 yards rushing in a 31-6 win Sept. 26.

UTEP football dominates Warhawks on the road to improve to 3-1

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
September 26, 2020
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UTEP Athletics announce changes to staffing, salary cuts.

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
September 24, 2020
UTEP sophomore quarterback Gavin Hardison receives snap as he looks down field for open receivers Sept. 19.

UTEP Miners take to the road for the first game ever versus Louisiana Monroe

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
September 24, 2020

UTEP football survives a tough Wildcat challenge at home

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
September 20, 2020
UTEP freshman running back Deion Hankins looks for running room versus Texas Longhorns Saturday Sept. 12.

UTEP football looks to rebound at home versus FBS opponent Abilene Christian

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
September 18, 2020
Longhorns stampede Miners 59-3

Longhorns stampede Miners 59-3

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
September 14, 2020
UTEP redshirt freshman Deion Hankins scores his first touchdown versus Stephen F. Austin Saturday Sept. 5.

Miners travel to Austin as big underdogs to Longhorns

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
September 10, 2020
Locomotive midfielder Distel Zola fights for possession against Real Monarch forward Damien German Aug. 29, 2020.

Locomotive score late to beat Salt Lake City 2-1 in front of 800 fans

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor
August 30, 2020
College in the age of coronavirus

College in the age of coronavirus

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief
August 13, 2020
Opinion: Masks and patience are the keys to returning to normal

Opinion: Masks and patience are the keys to returning to normal

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief
August 12, 2020
El Paso Live and the El Paso International Airport present Movies on the Fly at Hanger 7 Studios starting Aug.14.

Drive- In movies return to El Paso

Michael Cuviello, Editor, in chief
August 11, 2020
Locomotive midfielder Nick Ross tries to set up goal early versus Colorado Springs Switchback Saturday Aug. 8, 2020.

Locomotive offense comes alive with four goals, steams past Colorado Springs 4-2

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief
August 9, 2020
Locomotive forward Leandro Carrijo pushes ball downfield versus Colorado Springs saturday Aug. 8, 2020.

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Locomotive midfielder Dylan Mares takes down a Colorado attacker, then pushes ball downfield Saturday Aug. 8, 2020.

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Locomotive forward Jose Aaron Gomez and midfielder Nick Ross pressure Colorado forward Saturday Aug. 8, 2020.

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OZZY the bat shows his support for the home team from the stands Saturday Aug, 8, 2020.

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Colorado Springs attacking midfielder Uvaldo Luna slides a goal past Locomotive goal keeper late in loss to El Paso Saturday Aug. 8, 2020.

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El Paso native Louis Chapo Herrera celebrates his first goal of the season for the Locomotive versus Colorado Springs Saturday Aug. 8, 2020.

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El Paso Locomotive forward Omar Salgado goes up for a high kick over a defender versus New Mexico United July 15, 2020

Locomotive look to stop two game losing streak versus Colorado Springs

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief
August 8, 2020
Filmmaker Lucky McKee

Plaza Film Festival’s ‘Local Flavor’ goes to streaming

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief
August 7, 2020
Former UTEP Quarterback Kai Locksley drops back to pass versus the University of Texas at San Antonio Oct. 5, 2019.

UTEP football season opener versus Texas Tech canceled

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief
August 4, 2020
Patricia Benavides who lost her husband Arturo in last years Cielo Vista Walmart shooting addresses those paying respects Aug. 3, 2020.

Memorial held for Walmart shooting victims at Ponder Park

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief
August 4, 2020
Aug3rd-11

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U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar addresses the memorial ceremony honoring the 23 victims of the Walmart shooting Aug. 3, 2020.

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Crowd is addressed during Walmart memorial for the 23 shooting victims from last years mass shooting Aug. 3, 2020.

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Crosses are held for each of the 23 victims of the Cielo Vista Walmart shooting Aug. 3, 2020.

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Antonio Basco looks on as he is supported by the crowd for his loss of his wife in last years Walmart shooting aug. 3, 2020.

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Antonio Basco holds flowers and looks onward at the Walmart memorial commemorating the 23 victims including his own wife Aug. 03, 2020.

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Bishop Mark Seitz speaks to the crowd at Cielo Vista Walmart on anniversary of the tragic shooting that took 23 lives one year ago Aug. 3, 2020.

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Pancho Mendoza plays Amor Eterno in honor of the 23 walmart shooting victims that lost their life one year ago in a mass shooting Aug. 3, 2020.

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The names of the 23 victims of the Cielo Vista Walmart shooting are read as crosses bearing their names are in background Aug. 03, 2020.

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Members of Danza Azteca Tianeztica gather after performing at Cielo VIsta Walmart memorial honoring the victims of last years mass shooting Aug. 3, 2020.

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Onlookers gather to pay respects to the Cielo Vista Walmart shooting victims Aug. 3, 2020.

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Cross bearers stand by at the Cielo Vista Walmart memorial honoring the victims of last years mass shooting Aug. 3, 2020.

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President of the El Paso Police Wives and Family Support Organization Melissa Bailey address Helinda Ortiz and the rest of the crowd at Officer David Ortiz Recreational Park in El Paso July 23, 2020.

El Pasoans unite to ‘back the blue’

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief
July 25, 2020
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