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Student campaigners go behind the scenes

Helping political campaigns is like being part of a sports team, said student Billy Gupton. "You get very invested in the candidates," he said. "You get to meet the candidates, and you really begin to personally hope that they win." Gupton has helped with several Republican campaigns in New Mexico and other Western states.

White faculty exceeds minority enrollment

There are not enough academic role models for African-American students at UNM, said student Kimerie Smith.

Daily Lobo spotlight

Christa Sena Junior Elementary education Where do you want to teach when you graduate? I'd like to teach at Holy Ghost School. I am working there now, not really working, but aiding. It is a private school. It's Catholic. Why do you want to teach? Actually, I started out as a music major, and I ...

Jewish author backs FDR

Author Robert Rosen, who was invited, uninvited and reinvited to speak at UNM, talked to about 20 people Monday in Woodward Hall about his book, Saving the Jews.

Protesters agitate to change Congress

by Anna Hampton Daily Lobo UNM alumna Ashley Miller said it is important for Democrats to retake Congress. She held a sign that read, "Wilson and Bush, Saving Babies, Starving Children," at a protest Sunday. About 30 people showed up for the second World Can't Wait demonstration on the corner ...

Stem cell funds may go to UNM

by Jeremy Hunt Daily Lobo Gov. Bill Richardson announced support for legislation Friday that will give $10 million for embryonic and adult stem cell research at UNM's Health Sciences Center. Dr. Richard Larson, senior associate dean for research in the School of Medicine, said it is illegal to ...

Police keep Frontier 24/7

A mobile police command truck is helping Frontier Restaurant stay open 24 hours on the weekends by deterring drunks from starting trouble. Frontier closed its doors from 1:30 to 4 a.m. Friday through Sunday for the first time in 15 years two weekends ago. It stayed open last weekend because the substation was parked outside the restaurant on Cornell Drive from about 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Election guide 2006

Students' votes in Tuesday's elections could have a big impact, said Michael Rocca, a political science professor at UNM. "We're in a really unique spot here in the nation, because it's such a close race," he said. "While one person's vote may not break a tie, one person's vote matters a lot more than someone that's heavily Democrat or heavily Republican."

daily lobo asks you:

James Hervey Freshman Undecided I think Madrid. Well, I don't know if I'll vote. If I can, I will. I think the main reason will be because I went to her site, and her site was better by the way she presented herself, and she seemed more organized on her site. Even thought I don't watch the TV commercials, ...

Discovery launches King Tut craze

Emily Teeter said Tut-mania didn't begin until after museums started exploiting ancient Egyptian artifacts with traveling shows.

Kung fu instructor teaches the art as a lifestyle

Kung fu instructor Jamal Morris kicks academia out the door and uses life experiences to teach his students the ancient martial art. Hardship is necessary to learn kung fu and have a happy life, he said.

Focusing on education for Navajos

Kevie Butler attended the Navajo Studies Conference at the SUB on Thursday to create a Navajo curriculum for students at his high school.

Haunted by graffiti, robbery

For some people, Halloween is more about the tricks than the treats. UNM had its share of Halloween mischief, with two groups of students threatened with handguns and the 10th-straight day of a graffiti spree that has cost the University $10,000 so far.

Alumna turned away for being born in Iran

UNM graduate Anna Badiei Rostami was not allowed to take the dental school admissions test at a Thomson Prometric testing center Saturday because she was born in Iran, she said.

Picking a president with staying power

Being the president of a university is like standing in a cemetery, said Samuel Schuman, former president of two colleges. "You're on top of everyone, but it's hard to get any of them to move," he said.

Disputed speaker gets to talk

Author Robert Rosen said a history professor invited him to speak at UNM, but the department withdrew the invitation and left him with the bill for his airfare. Vera Norwood, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, reinstated his invitation on Oct. 17 to honor the commitment made in the original invitation. Noel Pugach, a history professor, invited Rosen to speak at UNM about his book, Saving the Jews, even though Pugach disagrees with the book's argument, Rosen said. Pugach declined to comment. Pugach sent a letter to Rosen on Oct. 9, stating the history department instructed him to withdraw the invitation. The book is controversial because of issues concerning plagiarism, citations and use of sources, Norwood said.

Foreign policy hits home

The United States isn't interested in gaining power by peacekeeping in developing countries, said Charles Snyder, former assistant secretary of state for African Affairs in the U.S. State Department. "It's not about power politics," he said. "It's to set the stage and open the doors for development for a better world." Snyder spoke in Mitchell Hall on Tuesday. The United States plays an integral role in peacekeeping negotiations, he said.

Albino from the future

Education funds rest on voters

Although congressional races are getting most of the attention in this year's elections, UNM has an $18.5 million stake in another part of the ballot. The 2006 Bond B for Education would give money to the University for new buildings, including $7 million for a math and science building. The money is important for students, said Susan McKinsey, University spokeswoman. "It's not for salaries and it's not for benefits," she said. "It's for infrastructure, which will benefit students directly." The bond is on the ballot every other year.