If you've never driven outside of the city limits in order to experience a star-filled sky minus all the crummy light-pollution, you should. Or, if you're keen on the city life but still love the idea of space-gazing, you can drive an even shorter distance to the Lodestar Astronomy Center, where on display is a new exhibit entitled "Infinity Express.
The UNM Greek system is planning to use this year's Greek Week to strengthen the sense of community among its organizations and boost its priority of community service events. "Philanthropy is the number one reason Greek Week exists," said Heidi Lowrimore, overall co-chairperson of Greek Week 2003 and member of the Alpha Xi Omega sorority.
As the national debate over affirmative action in higher education continues, a group of UNM law students and faculty have offered a New Mexico slant on the issue for the U.S. Supreme Court to consider. Third-year law students Samantha Adams and Julie Sakura, along with UNM law professor Margaret Montoya, have written and filed an amicus, also called a "friend of the court," brief to accompany the University of Michigan's pro-affirmative action side of the landmark case Gruetter v.
by Richard "Bugman" Fagerlund Daily Lobo Columnist Pest management on campus is much different now than the way we controlled pests when I started in the business in Florida more than 30 years ago. In those days we relied almost exclusively on pesticides and various chemicals to control pests.
Editor, In response to the Feb. 21 article, “UNM fires SUB Contractor.” It’s about time! Ten months beyond the expected completion date is intolerable. Get those kids out of the tents before the semester’s over. D.N. Peacock Daily Lobo reader
by Sari Krosinsky Daily Lobo columnist A “Daredevil” debate raged behind the scenes while I was trying to write my rebuttal to Angela “Mad Dog” Williams. Part of this debate centered on the question of whether the movie version of Daredevil had a dark side or was just psychotic.
The atmosphere in Keller Hall Monday for the screening and discussion of “The Two Towns of Jasper” — a documentary film about the racially motivated murder of a Texas man, was open and calm. The event moderator, Marsha Hardeman, began the event by asking the packed crowd questions like, “How many of you have been involved in a racist or discriminative situation?” Very few people raised their hands.
by Chris Buell Daily Collegian (Pennsylvania State U.) (U-WIRE) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — It’s Thursday night, and I’m sitting in a pub in Manchester, pint in hand. My friends shout over the loud music in the background, when along comes one of their friends.
A decade ago, a gangly, greasy rocker from Chicago released Siamese Dream and gave millions a feeling of fetal warmth using androgynous vocals and soothing cadence as his vehicle. Then he shaved his head and looked like a fetus. After several multi-platinum albums, Smashing Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan dissolved his band, slept with Courtney Love, wrote her an album and then jumped back on the mechanical bull of rock and roll.
The UNM jazz program has a deep vein of talent, as was proven Thursday night in Woodward Hall when the jazz band classes I and II showed off their talents. Led by Jazz Studies director and assistant professor Glenn Kostur, the classes went through a variety of jazz tunes that kept the audience tapping their feet.
Nancy Holt, an internationally known sculpture artist, said she bypasses museum settings to create works that incorporate aspects of their surrounding natural environment. Battling cold and rainy weather, dozens of students and University staff turned out Monday night to hear the presentation.
Staff Report The UNM men’s basketball team got “burned” by San Diego State University Monday night. SDSU freshman forward Evan Burns had a career night, helping his team defeat the Lobos 89-73. “Evan Burns was the difference tonight,” head coach Ritchie McKay said on 770 AM.
Andrea Cook believes she was chosen by Gov. Bill Richardson to be UNM’s student member of the UNM Board of Regents because of her knowledge and familiarity with the University campus and community. “I served as the UNM undergraduate student body president and was a student adviser to the regents during my stint as president of ASUNM,” Cook said.
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