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Sean P. Wynne

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Economic picture bleak for photo dept

It’s not exactly a picturesque outlook for the UNM photography program.
Professor James Stone said in an e-mail that the campus-wide funding shortage is forcing the Department of Art and Art History to make tough economic decisions. OCT 28

Protestors decry officer-involved shootings

About 80 protestors lined the streets downtown Friday to call attention to the number of APD officer-involved shootings this year.
Andres Barros organized a protest in response to the mid-August death of his friend Enrique Carrasco. OCT 25

Students wary after auto burglaries

Eight cars were burglarized two weeks ago in South Lot, adding up nearly $2,000 of stolen property and damages, according to UNMPD.
On Oct. OCT 25

Caught in the Cycle

UNM is an ideal campus for bike-riders, but even more so for bike thieves. From Jan. 1 to Oct. 4, 118 bikes have been reported stolen, said UNMPD spokesman Lt. OCT 22

UNMPD escort services scaled back

UNMPD will begin restricting its public services starting Nov. 1. The escort service will only be offered during the hours of 4 p.m. to 7 a.m., and will only provide escorts to locations on main campus. In the past, UNMPD offered escorts for people to locations close to the campus area. OCT 21

Festival provides venue for indie filmmakers

It’s billed as the only blacklisted film in America, and members of the original Hollywood Ten wrote, directed and produced it. OCT 18

UNM joins forces to teach organic farming

UNM is teaming up with local farmers to feed and educate its neighbors.
UNM students collaborated with South Valley Academy Charter School to create a program aimed at teaching students the importance of local organic food. OCT 12

Budget cuts keep marching band home

The UNM Spirit Marching Band will not be going with the football team to Las Cruces for Saturday’s rivalry game against New Mexico State because of budget cuts. Chad Simons, director of the Spirit Marching Band, said the marching band’s budget has been cut by about $25,000.
“Financially, we have some real challenges. OCT 7

PPD: We are not 'water wasters'

UNM’s water usage is down thanks to new waste-reducing measures, according to Physical Plant Department representatives. OCT 4

Students: Porn Nation biased

Students criticized an on-campus Christian organization for being unable to spark a comprehensive discussion on the effects of pornography during an event Wednesday. UNM student Elizabeth Boyle said an event on Wednesday called Porn Nation, sponsored by the Campus Crusade for Christ, also known as CRU, lacked diverse perspectives on the topic of pornography. “The fact that it’s a biased view from a strictly Christian perspective is kind of a turn-off. SEP 30

State fair closures cut costs

Since most patrons visit later in the week, officials at the New Mexico State Fair decided to close on Mondays and Tuesdays this year, said Craig Swagerty, the fair’s general manager. SEP 21

Photos show Mexico from new angle

In celebration of the bicentennial of Mexican Independence Day, UNM libraries will exhibit a collection of photographs from Juarez and protest art based out of Oaxaca, Mexico, starting Wednesdsay and running through Oct. SEP 14

Gov funds farmers markets

Gov. Bill Richardson introduced a $50,000 Recovery Act fund Aug. 24 to encourage low-income households to shop at farmers markets. SEP 7

History professor's life honored

At a somber service Aug. 27, former UNM professor Ferenc “Frank” Szasz’s life and achievements were honored. The ceremony featured a bagpiper and a recitation of “Auld Lang Syne.”
Szasz, 70, died June 20. AUG 30

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