LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Remember Jim Boylen at The Pit - the hot-headed, confrontational head coach from Utah? The same coach who menacingly gestured toward Lobo head coach Steve Alford during one of the media timeouts on March 3 broke down after his Utes escaped with a 52-50 victory over San Diego State in the Mountain West Conference Championship on Saturday.
Do you think Gov. Bill Richardson's Tuesday visit will help relieve tension between the faculty and administration? Dylan Conradson Sophomore Religion "Not really. He's kind of just another voice of authority, and they're just kind of pulling on him. I think the faculty has their own problems and they probably won't change much.
Jamie Koch is stepping down as the president of UNM's Board of Regents. Gov. Bill Richardson announced in a statement on Thursday that Koch had "graciously agreed to step aside as president to avoid being a distraction." Koch will remain a member of the board, and Richardson said he will support Koch in his upcoming reconfirmation hearing before the Legislature.
Editor, America's civil rights history is an interesting story that most people don't fully understand. The way many groups have achieved social and political rights in this country comes from a combination of judicial activism, a long history of legislation (constitutional and unconstitutional), grassroots activism, social upheaval and a mixture of good and bad court decisions.
Many students are crossing Mexico off their spring break destination list this year due to rampant violence. Don't worry - not all hope is lost, because New Mexico has a few vacation spots of its own, even ones that will fit the college budget. Ten Thousand Waves - Santa Fe - (505) 992-5025 Ten Thousand Waves is affordable for students who want a spa treatment or a day in the hot tubs.
Editor, In the March 4 Albuquerque Journal, "UNM Saved for a Rainy Day; It Rained," President of the UNM Board of Regents Jamie Koch said that three years ago, the University's "centralized reserves had grown dangerously low" and "revenue reversions," i.e.
LAS VEGAS - The No. 8 Colorado State women's basketball team gave the No. 4 UNM women's basketball team as much as it could handle in the second round of the Mountain West Conference Tournament. The Lobos pulled away late for a 62-48 win in a game that saw poor shooting.
Editor, Conservatives have got some nerve to blame the recent drops in Wall Street to President Obama's proposed tax hikes on the wealthy. These tax increases are very modest, raising the highest income tax rate from 35 to 39 percent, raising the taxes on dividends and capital gains from to 15 to 20 percent, and lowering the top deduction rates from 35 to 28 percent.
Mara Kerkez rummaged through her desk for nuts and cereal bars when a student walked into the Welcome Center asking for a bite to eat and information about food stamps. "She told me she was hungry, and she wanted to know if UNM had anything comparable to, like, a soup kitchen," said Kerkez, a representative at the center.
Editor, In Wednesday's article, "Group could be fined for serving without permit," Jon Moore reported that the group Food Not Bombs could be fined by the Health Department. Recently, according to the Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque has a "potluck ordinance" and has been cracking down on local churches and festivals for the terrible crime - get this - of feeding people.
Graduate students can get coaching and support to help them navigate the pressures of writing theses, keeping up with coursework and maintaining deadlines. Ray Mitchell, a counselor for Student Health and Counseling, has teamed with Chris Ramirez, president of GPSA, to start a coaching workshop to help students get the help they need to complete their degrees.
There's a king snake with part of a whole garter snake shoved down its throat, found in 1958. "They were found this way - they were both dead," said Cindy Ramotnik, a federal worker for the U.S. Geological Survey who helps run the Museum of Southwestern Biology in UNM's Ceria building.
The Student Fee Review Board is recommending a $31.62-per-semester increase in student fees for the upcoming school year. If the recommendations are approved, undergraduate student fees will rise to about $490 per semester. The board sent its final recommendations to University departments and the vice president of Student Affairs.
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Somebody from the UNM women's basketball team must have hit the arcade-style button on the basketball goals at the Thomas and Mack Center on Wednesday, when the Lobos faced No. 8 Colorado State in the Mountain West Conference quarterfinals.
UNM's Students for Sensible Drug Policy is hosting a seminar today to teach students what to do in case of a police encounter. The seminar will feature an informational film followed by a question-and-answer session with a criminal defense attorney. Member Brad Opatz said the event will give students tips on how to stay out of trouble.
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Air Force wasn't expected to be the toughest opponent for the UNM women's basketball team, but if the defense can repeat its performance, the Lobos can hang with anyone. No. 4 seed UNM held No. 9 Air Force to 23 points on 23 percent shooting in the first half, and coasted to an 84-41 victory in Tuesday's opening round of the Mountain West Conference Tournament.
Dear Dr. Peg, My roommate thought she got a spider bite when she went home last weekend. It got big and sore, so she went to Student Health and they told her it was an MRSA infection. She said they cut it open and gave her antibiotics. Is this contagious? Do I need to be on antibiotics too? Dear MRSA-mate, I remember your roommate, or someone like her.
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