In just two years, UNM's marching band has almost doubled in size. In 2004, the band had 82 members. Today, it has 140. "It's because of our new band director," said senior Heather Hansen. "I think that's why."
We have all heard the saying that the only sure things in this life are death and taxes. However, in my opinion, one thing is equally certain - the government's distraction of the populous with affairs of the unimportant.
Student Heather Gomolak isn't part of an honor society, but she is planning on looking into them. "I would join one because it looks like a good program. It's an honor to be in one, and it would make my mom very happy," she said.
In September 1920, the UNM football team and the paper you are reading adopted the Mexican gray wolf as their mascot. "The Lobo," it was said, "is respected for his cunning, feared for his prowess, and is the leader of the pack."
This time of year must be an auspicious one for mini-music festivals in New Mexico.
The wait is finally over. After hitting theaters last Friday, we can now see if "Snakes on a Plane" lives up to the hype.
Janet Blair, spokeswoman for Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, was not thrilled with the courthouse dÇcor. "When I first walked into this court two years ago, I thought, 'My goodness, this place needs plans and it needs art,'" she said.
Group puts out an unfortunate repeat Jurassic 5 Feedback Available Now Jurassic 5 is one of the few hip-hop groups that I can actually stand. A lot of hip-hop these days is the same boring backbeat applied to the questionable-voice talents of whatever recording artist of the minute is being pushed the hardest.
Across the street from UNM, a new clothing shop called UNI has more T-shirt designs than any other store in the state, said owner Greg Cook. "There are 35 different colors, and we have the largest selection of designs in New Mexico," Cook said.
The word acequia is Spanish for irrigation ditch. Bookstore owner Gary Wilkie said that is one of the reasons he named his store Acequia Booksellers.
A battle was sparked almost a year ago concerning the monstrous problem of smoking on campus. A group of students, faculty, staff and community members united to fight for smoke-free air on campus. The reasons are numerous and have been made clear to the public countless times in the Daily Lobo, the Albuquerque Journal, KUNM radio and KOB television news.
Incoming freshman Jennifer Mahkee attended the 3rd Annual Freshman Family Day to learn about UNM and find out where her classes are. "It showed what UNM is going to be like this year and just how fun and how exciting it will be," she said. "I know everyone says it's fun and exciting, but I want to see it from my own point of view."
It seems like we have no control over our world sometimes.
Last season, the women's soccer team made a run to the Mountain West Conference tournament championship game and held a 2-0-1 record against top-25 competition.
All events are at the Duck Pond from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 21: UNM administrators serving free ice cream. Aug. 22: Free massages, a climbing wall, a pi§ata and health food. Aug. 23: Information about UNM's ethnic and women's organizations. Aug. 24: Booths from UNM's student groups and student government.
Some people are blaming Hezbollah for the recent conflict in the Middle East because of its capture of two Israeli soldiers and refusal to release them. Other people are blaming Lebanon for that same conflict because it allowed Hezbollah to remain on its territory and become strong. Other people are blaming Iran and Syria because they supported Hezbollah with money and military weapons. Other people are blaming the United States because it provided aid to Israel.
After being passed up in the NFL Draft and then traded after signing a rookie free agent contract, it seemed Hank Baskett had a long road ahead of him to be successful in the NFL.
UNM officials announced at an Aug. 17 news conference that the University will trade $6 million worth of land for 216 acres in Rio Rancho, which will be used for a West Side campus. David Harris, UNM's acting president, and Patrick Lyons, New Mexico commissioner of public lands, have approved the deal.
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