On Sept. 11, firefighters from across the metro area gathered in Civic Plaza for an annual memorial climb to honor the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks in New York City. The firefighters climbed 110 flights of the Washington Federal building downtown in full gear as a testament to the first responders who helped during the attacks, climbing flights of stairs in the World Trade Center to save people trying to escape.The event began with the playing of bagpipes as an American flag waved between two fire trucks, before the firefighters began their climb at 8:46 a.m., the time when the first plane hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
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PHOTO STORY: Welcome Back Days shines spotlight on student organizations, allows students to jumpstart their path
February 3The University of New Mexico held its second part of Welcome Back Days in the Student Union Building on Wednesday, Jan. 28. This day was centered around student organizations on campus, thus allowing students to get more information on how to become more involved and best suit their interests as they start a new semester. For those who love being active in sports, there were organizations represented such as UNM club tennis and Fusion ultimate frisbee. Those who love games could join clubs such as tabletop tavern or UNM’s chess club. Alex Joe is a freelance videographer for the Daily Lobo. He can be reached at photo@dailylobo.com or on X @DailyLobo
