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Tuesday's story "Medical program leaves some students behind" should have said additional spots in classes are created for BA/MD students.

Reading between ancient lines

The Greek scientist Archimedes may have died more than 2,000 years ago, but the world is still learning new things about him, said Timothy Graham, director of the Institute of Medieval Studies. On Friday and Saturday, the institute will host a free event at Woodard Hall on the Archimedes Project.

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OMI rules 78-year-old's death a homicide LAS CRUCES - A 78-year-old woman found dead in her home with her hands and legs bound behind her back on Oct. 29 died of asphyxia, the state Office of the Medical Investigator in Albuquerque said. The OMI ruled the death of Klara Deitz, 78, as a homicide.

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Students: Africana Studies needs direction, leadership

Students in African-American Studies say their program is being neglected. Carolyn Gonzales, University spokeswoman, said students have approached deans at the College of Arts and Sciences with concerns about the future of the program. Student Tim Green IV said students are upset that an interim director had not yet been appointed after the program's director, Finnie Coleman, was made acting dean of University Studies in January.

Looking for a fast date

Love is in the air - or at least members of the Black Student Union hope it will be today in the SUB. BSU will have a speed dating event noon on Wednesday in the SUB Ballroom. Participants will be required to register before the free event. Ogechi Chibueze, president of the organization, said the event is for students to get to know each other.

Medical program leaves some students behind

Student David Draper can't get into the classes he needs. Draper, a biology major, wants to attend UNM's medical school. He shares classes with students in the Bachelors of Arts and Medicine program - a degree plan that allows freshman looking to enter medical school to get their bachelor's degree in four years.

Disney World seeks interns at UNM

Disney World isn't just for kids. Students can intern at the theme park in Orlando, Fla., and receive academic credit. Representatives from Disney will present information about paid internships in the Mirage Room at the SUB from noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Rabies confirmed in Grant County fox SILVER CITY (AP) - Rabies has been confirmed in a fox from Grant County that had been trying to enter a kennel containing three dogs, state authorities said. The dogs killed the fox, and the owner sent the body to a state lab in Santa Fe for testing because of the animal's unusual behavior.

ASUNM opens temporary office

ASUNM senators will set up a makeshift office at Dane Smith Hall this week. The temporary change of office is to make senators more accessible to students, said Matt Barnes, vice president of the Associated Students of UNM. "The reason we're going to do that is because we had a town hall meeting last semester, and in that meeting, a lot of student groups said that they would like to see ASUNM reach out in different ways," he said.

Students share travels through works of art

Art students are taking their work to new levels through a program that takes them to new places. Students in UNM's Land Arts of the American West program presented their work Friday at the [AC]2 Gallery at 301 Mountain Rd. NE. Students went on two 23-day trips through different ecosystems all over the Southwest and Mexico.

Couple vies for 'dream wedding'

This Valentine's Day, student Josh Sers wants to give his fiancee a dream wedding. Sers and Nicole Aragon are competing with four couples to win the New Mexico Dream Wedding Giveaway. The contest offers couples the chance to compete for a free wedding where sponsors such as Mark Diamond's Jewelers, Kyle Zimmerman Photography, Lucky Boyz Limousine, Mr.

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Mayor returns to work after receiving cancer treatment FARMINGTON (AP) - Mayor Bill Standley advises everyone to get regularly tested for cancer, a disease he's fought twice. The mayor returned to the council this week after missing meetings to treat his illness.

Stringing together music, history and craft

The violin is a piece of New Mexican history brought to the state by Franciscan priests. And for years, the art of violin making and playing flourished in the state. "In New Mexico, we used to have a tremendous tradition of violin making," said Peter White, professor of American Studies at UNM.

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Coalition of activists sue Los Alamos labs managers SANTA FE (AP) - The managers of Los Alamos National Laboratory have been sued by a coalition of community activists and environmentalists who allege the lab is responsible for significant contamination they say is moving off lab property and into the region's water.

ASUNM looks to expand LoboCash off campus

Staff Report Students may soon be able to use Lobo Cash at restaurants off campus. ASUNM President Ashley Fate said she wants businesses near campus to accept Lobo Cash. "It's going to take a while, and we're not sure the best route to go about it," she said.

UNM program discusses ethical issues in health care

Assisted suicide and abortion are just some of the ethical issues health care providers face every day. The UNM Institute for Ethics is offering a program to help medical workers deal with ethical questions. The Joan Gibson Health Care Ethics Certificate Program began Feb.

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Senate passes NM budget, awaits governor's approval SANTA FE (AP) - The Senate on Wednesday approved a $6 billion state budget for next year, finishing early the main task for lawmakers in this 30-day legislative session. If the House goes along with changes the Senate made to the budget package, it would go to Gov.

GPSA members argue over recall

Joseph Garcia's term as GPSA president will end in May, but that hasn't stopped some members of the council from trying to recall him. In the past few months, the council has been plagued with conflict between two groups: those who want Garcia as president and those who want him out.