Sebastian Perez-Navarro

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor

Sebastian Perez-Navarro is a junior majoring in communication studies. He is a Play-By-Play broadcaster who has transmitted for ESPN+/Minervision in Softball, the El Paso Sports Network (EP Sports Net) in Basketball, and for the Texas Sports Marketing Radio in Football. He is a former 600 ESPN El Paso broadcast intern, where he also called football & basketball games. He also hosts The Postgame Pulse on EP Sports Net, and UTEP’s student-led Prospector Podcast. Sebastian is a proud member of the UTEP Speech and Debate Team. There, he competes in extemporaneous, impromptu, platform, and argumentative settings.

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Head Coach Scotty Walden, UTEP football finds first win of season over FIU Panthers: “I feel like a winner”

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • October 17, 2024

The UTEP Miners have won their first game of the season at home against the FIU Panthers. The defense led the way to a spectacular win, with some key help from junior Jevon Jackson.

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What do UTEP students have to say about the upcoming MLB postseason?

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • October 16, 2024

Whether it’s the Red Sox coming back from an 0-3 series deficit, Derek Jeter becoming Mr. November on Halloween night, or the Chicago Cubs breaking the curse of the Billy goat, playoff baseball has engraved itself into the fond memories of those who have their eyes glued onto the field every fall season.

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UTEP’s on field struggles continue on the road against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • October 13, 2024

The Miners played on the road for the fourth time this season. UTEP’s game against WKU may have ended in a loss, but after an injury to quarterback Cade McConnell, and a stellar performance by freshman Ezell Jolley, the rest of UTEP’s season is still ambivalent.

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Sitting at the edge of your seat: El Paso Film Festival Returns

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • October 7, 2024

For the seventh year in a row, West Texas’s Preeminent destination for Indie film has come and gone. The Film Festival’s fallout is one which hopes to inspire the inner director of those young and old.

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The vice presidential debate gives voters insights into their respective campaigns

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • October 6, 2024

In an unprecedented circumstance, the vice-presidential candidates' debate could possibly be the last word said on the debate stage before America heads to the polls.

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UTEP joins the Mountain West, is it the right decision?

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • October 1, 2024

UTEP has moved to the Mountain West. While ideal at first impression, the larger implications are some that don’t have a stable road for the Miner’s future.

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UTEP students react to the death of Franklin Mountain legend Bob the Goat

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 27, 2024

The recent passing of the beloved Bob the Goat has united the 915 in honoring his life. Bob’s legacy is one that impacted all citizens, including those at UTEP.

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Forbes Top 500 List furthers the truth for UTEP

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 25, 2024

After the release of the Forbes Top 500 list, the rest of the US learns what those who stepped into UTEP already know, its promise to excellence.

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UTEP football falls to Jay Norvell-led Colorado State, QB1 now in question

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 24, 2024

UTEP has a strong outing in Fort Collins against Mountain West’s own Colorado State. Despite the result, UTEP demonstrated a resilient attitude, almost completing a second half comeback. Entering the bye, the Miners are left with a significant question.

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Colorado Switchbacks Versus El Paso Locomotive thriller makes fans go ‘Loco’

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 24, 2024

The Locomotive finally returned home after two weeks, but were confronted with a perennial USL club in the Colorado Switchbacks, who are second in the Western Conference. To the tunes of a nail-biting finish, the Locomotive rode the crazy train all game long.

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C-USA Realigns for the second time in three years

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 22, 2024

UTEP’s athletic world just got a whole lot different. As C-USA finally gains some sustainability, recognition is now needed if the Miners look to get hot in the conference, and the past can tell UTEP what they can expect from their imminent future.

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Olympians & Paralympians in the 915

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 20, 2024

Paris 2024’s global competitions have officially wrapped up. Yet, the recognition of those who reside in El Paso and competed in the Olympics has barely begun.

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The bright lights and blinding recruiters from reality: Women deserve to be in Showbiz

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 20, 2024

Showbiz seems to speed through the ramp of limited inclusion. But UTEP keeps advocating through plays and national performances on why everyone deserves a fair shot to be a star.

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High School Football Kicks Off! Meaning that YOU should go out to a game

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 18, 2024

High School football has made its long-awaited return to the borderlands. A tradition in which many high schools and matured El Pasoans take pride in… yet college and graduate students tend to stay away. Now’s the time to beat the fear of embarrassment.

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Miners fall to Liberty: But improvement shown

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 16, 2024

After taking the road to face inner conference rivals the Liberty Flames, the Miners were able to improve upon the lessons learned last week vs Southern Utah. Despite the loss, UTEP has a framework to build from.

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To leave or not to leave: Where do UTEP alumni go after graduation?

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 15, 2024

With graduation on the horizon for those receiving their diplomas this fall, many have plans to leave the 915 entirely, following the trend of UTEP alumni. But how life shapes these graduates is one in which many return to the place that makes them happy.

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Iconic ‘Mine Shaft’ entrance makes its return after 12 years

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 13, 2024

After 12 long years, the Mineshaft makes its long-awaited return to the sun bowl. The iconic entrance embraces UTEPs old and new chapters as the Miners hope to write history into their story, now with some extra help from the Miner faithful.

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NIL continues to grow at UTEP

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 13, 2024

For most of college sports history, amateur athletes could not profit off of their status. That was until 2021 when the Supreme Court ruled that the NCAA was in violation of Antitrust laws because they wouldn’t let athletes receive financial benefits from their own on-field performance.

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Trump V Harris: The First Presidential Debate

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 12, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have finally faced off in their race to the oval office. Here’s what you need to know about last night's events.

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The unpleasant recognition of 79901 zip code: El Segundo Barrio’s past and present struggles

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 11, 2024

El Segundo Barrio is one of El Paso’s oldest neighborhoods, and it’s also one of the most impoverished areas in the country. Race, culture and education all play a factor in the why and it’s our roots that can possibly lead to a change. 

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UTEP’s home opener ends in the hands of thunder: Southern Utah Thunderbirds win overtime thriller.

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 10, 2024

UTEPs home opener ends in heartbreak. While there are many improvements to make on the bulletin board, the road to increasing spirit has hit a stride. Now, Miner fans have their attention, and hopefully their dedication to coach Walden and the Miners for the rest of the year.

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UTEP football opens Scotty Walden-era with 40-7 loss to Nebraska Cornhuskers

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 3, 2024

UTEP football kicked off its 2024 football season by going after a Big Ten Conference school, the Nebraska Cornhuskers. While the stats may be disappointing, the Miners saw a new chapter of UTEP football history that Head Coach Scotty Walden hopes to make remarkable.

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Picks Up? I thought you meant Cans up!: UTEP partners with Bud Light for specialty cans

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • August 31, 2024

A partnership like no other is coming to the borderlands. Just in time for football season, fans will see the bright orange colors and UTEP logo on Bud Light cans. This partnership looks to add to the already high levels of hype for this new era of UTEP football by giving fans another way to interact with the university.

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Calling all Miners: UTEP kicks off back to school events with ‘Late Night at the Rec’

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • August 26, 2024

Ever since most school districts in El Paso adopted a year-round schedule, university students felt like they had an extra special summer, one where they don’t have to worry about packed pools or arcades. But at last, those extra weeks in August...

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