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Muraida wins ASUNM presidency

The Students for Students slate swept both the ASUNM presidential and vice presidential positions for next year.

Engineers redesign racecar

UNM’s Formula Society of Automotive Engineers team has designed and built a racecar that accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4 seconds. Systems Engineer Devin Plagge said the team, LOBOmotorsports, will compete in a four-day competition in Lincoln, Neb.

Career Profile: Printer

With the advent of the Internet, printing companies that once had to literally “cut and paste” newspapers together are now receiving files sent across the country within seconds — allowing them to process, print and distribute a newspaper within just a few hours time.

Senate Election Voting Guide

Today, undergraduates can vote for president, vice president and senators in the ASUNM elections. Read up on the candidates and their platforms before heading to the polls.

Roybal vetoes ASUNM student fee increase bill

A bill recommending raising the ASUNM student fee from $20 to $25, which passed the ASUNM Senate in early March, won’t be voted on by students in this election.

Show me how to: Eat healthy

While the prices of cheap foods such as ramen noodles and pop-tarts may be appealing for students who find themselves struggling financially, those who also want to be conscious of their health have a variety of different healthy meal options for a tight budget.

ASUNM Senate candidate runs slate-less

At UNM, candidates traditionally run for ASUNM as part of a slate, but one candidate this year broke tradition by running independently.

Wireless problems due to lack of funding, resources

According to a recent survey, students identified reliable wireless Internet access as the No. 1 tool they need in UNM study spaces, but the department doesn’t have the money to provide it.

Good Friday Walks

Student regent explains budget

Student Regent Jake Wellman said students should expect an increase in student fees next year to fund Athletics.

GPSA Council chair elections begin

GPSA electronic ballot elections began today and run until April 11. The Daily Lobo interviewed council chair candidates Michael Verrilli and Kris Miranda to find out where they stand on the issues.

Machines reward recycling

Students can now earn discounts at restaurants and on merchandise for recycling used bottles. The PepsiCo Dream Machine kiosks, located in the SUB, Johnson Gym and La Posada, reward students with points for recycling bottles and aluminum cans.

AP crime briefs

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. — Alamogordo police say a convicted ax murderer has been arrested after he allegedly violated an order of protection by knocking on the door of the family home Feb.

APD increases security measures downtown

On weekends, Albuquerque police have tripled presence downtown and now close more sections of the area to cars in an effort to increase safety.

Alums create game, give some profits to fight cancer

Two former UNM students created an app that has the ability to both entertain and save lives. Brother-sister duo Stephanie Balderrama and Robert Castillo, creators of “Adventures of Marvin and Mel: Word Rescue” are donating 15 percent of net proceeds earned from the game’s sale in the App Store to the American Cancer Society for the first year that it is on sale.

Faculty, staff ally with LGBTQ

Hundreds of faculty and staff are identifying as either an “ally” or “out” member of the LGBTQ community in an effort to create a safer and more welcoming environment on campus.

Unarmed guards can’t cite students

With the addition of Lobo Village, the UNM Police Department didn’t hire any additional officers.

ASUNM slates prepare for spring elections

With the ASUNM elections just one week away, presidential candidates Ashkii Hatathlie and Caroline Muraida and their respective slates are preparing for the impending elections.

Hopeful: Grad students need voice

GPSA presidential candidate Marisa Silva told students she will make the graduate student voice heard next year.

Career Profile: Biologist

Molecular biologist Suzanne McConaghy studies genes in order to help premature babies develop faster.