As more and more people turn to walking and bicycling for their daily commutes, pedestrian alternatives become even more important, according to several local groups that are working toward safer streets for pedestrians and cyclists.
While most 16-year-olds play Minesweeper on the computer to cure boredom, UNM student Rishin Behl designed a device to aid in the real-world navigation of minefields.
Last spring, a rumor circulated on campus that an influx of on-campus residents would result in dorms with three students to a room.
After months of debate, the UNM campus-wide tobacco ban will become a reality on Aug. 1. President Schmidly announced the ban as a priority in November of last year.
You don't have to be afraid to talk about "doing it" at Self Serve. The sexuality resource center on Central Avenue offers help to people who want to improve their sex lives. The shop is focused on providing information about how to have better and safer sex, said co-owner Matie Fricker.
Last spring, a rumor circulated on campus that an influx of on-campus residents would result in dorms with three students to a room. Michael Thomas, faculty adviser for the third floor of Hokona Hall, heard from residents that two rooms on the third floor - including a study lounge - were to be converted into triple rooms for the Fall 2009 semester.
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UNM is aiding in the recovery of L'Aquila, Italy, after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit the city on April 6. UNM will provide a new academic home for at least two displaced students from the University of L'Aquila this year, thanks to a partnership between the U.
At first it sounded like a tacky, made-for-TV testimonial, a way to solicit more players from the UNM football team to join in the yoga sessions held twice a week inside the Indoor Practice Facility. "You put in the work, you get the results," said UNM linebacker Jaymar Latchison.
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After months of debate, the UNM campus-wide tobacco ban will become a reality on Aug. 1. President Schmidly announced the ban as a priority in November of last year. It includes chewing tobacco, cigars, hookah and cigarettes. Some groups on campus are providing smoking-cessation resources, while others continue to question whether the ban is enforceable or even necessary.
Want to live longer? As it turns out, we may have the answer. A report in the last issue of Science showed a dramatic difference between the life span of two different sets of rhesus monkeys in a 20-year study. The results were so shocking that scientists have already begun seeking additional funding for another 20 years of research.
As a child, Nick Geyer was given a slew of sporting options. On his sixth birthday, Geyer's father, David, gave him a baseball glove, a hockey stick, a tennis racket, a basketball and a golf club. "We just started to go through all of them, and golf is the one that ended up sticking," Geyer said.
Realistically, in a season dubbed a "rebuilding year" by pundits, how many games does the UNM football team expect to win? "Our goal is to win one game every week and then count them up at the end," head coach Mike Locksley said. "I'll leave the prognosticating up to you guys.
It's become one of the most-often repeated football aphorisms: "Offense wins games, but defense wins championships." But how many championships did the UNM football team win in Rocky Long's defense-oriented program? While UNM ranked 45th in total defense last year, the Lobos were bottom dwellers when it came to offense.
While most 16-year-olds play Minesweeper on the computer to cure boredom, UNM student Rishin Behl designed a device to aid in the real-world navigation of minefields. As a result, Behl received a full scholarship funded by UNM and Intel two years ago and began attending UNM at age 17.
Titles like "musician," "actor" and "broadcast journalist" could fill just about any résumé, but they're not enough for Ryan Christopher Montaño. "I never know what's going to happen next, and I want that every single day for the rest for my life," said Montaño, a Berkeley-trained jazz trumpeter.
Sticking your head in the freezer isn't the only way to stay cool during these hot summer days. Why not try some more creative activities to help you chill out? Swimming Jumping in a pool is a sure way to freshen up. The West Mesa Swimming Pool offers indoor and outdoor recreational pools and an Olympic-size pool for a mere $3 admission fee for adults.
As more and more people turn to walking and bicycling for their daily commutes, pedestrian alternatives become even more important, according to several local groups that are working toward safer streets for pedestrians and cyclists. Founded in 1998, BikeABQ is one such group that dedicates itself to keeping Albuquerque's streets safe for bicyclists.
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