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Today in History--August 31

Today is Monday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2009. There are 122 days left in the year. Today’s Highlights in History: On Aug.

University outranked by NMSU in Forbes list

NMSU was ranked more than 40 spaces higher than UNM in a recent report listing America’s best colleges. The Center for College Affordability and Productivity ranked UNM No. 239 and NMSU No. 193 in its second-annual list published Aug. 5 in Forbes Magazine.

Town and gown must coordinate, report says

A report published by an American studies class attempts to strengthen relations between UNM and the city that surrounds it. The “Report on Community Engagement and University of New Mexico Campus Development” was published Aug.

Employee not entitled to help from UNM for apartment fire

Editor, Pat Lohmann did a good job on the professor/student apartment-fire story (“Professor and student ask for help after blaze,” Aug.

Republican candidates show real interest in UNM’s future

Editor, Thursday was Student Organization Day, an annual event that is part of Welcome Back Days. College Republicans brought gubernatorial candidates Allen Weh and Doug Turner on campus to help register student voters and to educate our peers about how the Republican platform serves college students.

Men's soccer to kick off promising fall season

UNM men’s soccer head coach Jeremy Fishbein is cautiously optimistic about the upcoming 2009 season. After losing their footing last year, the Lobos are trying to reclaim their spot atop the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation.

Basketball styles not so black and white

The NBA needs more White Chocolate. Jason Williams, even though he’s not as big a household name, is more of an ambassador for the league than Michael Jordan or Larry Bird.

Lady Lobos grind out comeback victories

The UNM volleyball team pulled off back-to-back come-from-behind victories on Saturday at Johnson Gym to capture the championship of the MCM Elegante Lobo Classic. After topping Delaware 25-20, 25-13, 25-21 Friday night in their season opener, the Lobos rallied from a 2-1 set deficit to edge Portland State on Saturday afternoon.

Eagles employing Vick sends wrong message

Editor, In response to the Aug. 17 column “Race a factor in PETA’s rebuke of Vick,” it’s worth noting that in addition to PETA, millions of decent football fans around the world were disappointed that the Philadelphia Eagles chose to sign Michael Vick.

Mad-eye Moody's tips for college

This could be the year that everything goes your way. You finally get that 4.0, save a lot of money and kick some serious butt at life.

Question of the Week

New voice joins no-confidence chorus

KUNM volunteers passed a motion Aug. 26 to have a legalistic clause, added by the University, struck from their procedures manual. They also resolved that they have no confidence in the UNM administration and sent a letter stating as much to President David Schmidly’s office.

Republican politicians help students register

Six Republican politicians visited campus Thursday, helping students register to vote and sharing their platforms with passersby. UNM College Republicans brought the group — including possible Republican candidates for governor Allen Weh, Doug Turner and Janice Arnold-Jones — to the Duck Pond during the annual Student Organization Day.

Freshman seems favorite to start

The UNM football team’s running backs are playing a game of musical chairs — all four are dashing for the starting seat. Surprisingly, freshman Demond Dennis created a buzz during fall training camp and might be the clear-cut favorite to take the field Sept. 5 in the Lobos’ season-opener against Texas A&M.

Speedy Vick leaves Favre behind

Last week, the Earth rattled, rivers ran red and ESPN’s Ed Werder briefly caught fire. The Minnesota Vikings signed Brett Favre. The Internet promptly imploded under the weight of heavy-handed sports journalism.

Women's soccer set to hit the road

The UNM women’s soccer team is nearing its first major challenge of the season, and fans will soon find out how the Lobos handle playing on the road. Today, UNM kicks off a four-game road trip.

Get To Know: Richard J. Berry (Mayoral Candidate)

Daily Lobo: I was just looking through your issues that you have posted online, so I’m going to ask you a couple questions based on that.

Get To Know: Richard Romero (Mayoral Candidate)

Richard Romero has worked in Albuquerque for the last 35 years, serving as a legislator in the Senate and as a teacher and principal in local high schools.

Question and Answer

Debby Ulinski Potter is a research assistant professor in both the Biology Department and the Earth and Planetary Sciences Department. She was awarded the 2003 Governor’s Award for Outstanding New Mexico Women, the 2001 Chief’s Award and the 2005 Bernalillo County Outstanding Citizen Award.

Service group receives national honor

UNM’s Mortar Board chapter was honored with the Golden Torch Award at the annual national conference held July 24-26 in Chicago.