High Tech High got off to a smooth start - mostly. Monica Summers, a humanities teacher at the school, said there were some early problems with the software that is supposed to stop students from using classroom computers to visit inappropriate Web sites. She said the software did its job a little too well, even preventing students from visiting the PBS Web site.
by Tamara Gaskill Daily Lobo There doesn't need to be a reason to get ice cream. That's what UNM President Louis Caldera said Monday about the ice cream social held on the lawn of the University House. "We always have ice cream on the first day of school," he said.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Student Brant Kay said the SUB fitness center met his needs perfectly. He had to leave the weight room in Johnson Center because a weightlifting class was about to begin. "I got booted out of there," he said. "The free weights here were really just what I was looking for.
by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo UNM student Nathan Engquist said he could sum up last year's financial aid disbursement in one word. "Chaotic," he said. But this year Engquist, along with many other students who are receiving financial aid, won't have to wait in line very long.
by Katy Knapp Daily Lobo At 17 years old, J.J. Stephens found himself living on the streets of Albuquerque. Two years later, he thanked the staff of CASAA's drop-in clinic for keeping him alive. "If it wasn't for them, I don't know where I'd be," he said.
Staff Report Cmdr. James Daniels of the UNM Police Department said two students were robbed on campus early Monday morning. Daniels said the students were robbed around 2 a.m. The students were not together at the time of the robberies, he said. The incidents took place in the parking lot between Coronado and Alvarado dormitories, he said.
by Katy Knapp Daily Lobo Mike King celebrated his 49th birthday last year by driving his motorcycle to San Diego with a friend and jumping into the Pacific Ocean. "Then they got some coffee and came back to New Mexico," said Connie Kawcak, a longtime friend and neighbor of King.
by Tamara Gaskill Daily Lobo Shelley Rael, a senior clinical nutritionist at UNM, said it is important for students to have healthy eating habits. "Eat something before going to class, and do not skip meals or go any more than three or four hours without eating," she said.
by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo While other UNM students were unpacking their belongings in Coronado Hall, Kenneth Kreider was trying to break in. "I'm locked out of my dorm room on my first day," Kreider said. "I have the key, but the lock is jammed.
Staff Report The UNM Board of Regents voted unanimously to rescind an executive bonus plan Tuesday. UNM President Louis Caldera said the plan was a pilot project to give University executives bonuses of up to 20 percent of their salaries based on individual performance.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Student Tylor Nelson said the medieval-inspired caps and gowns worn by faculty at Sunday's freshman convocation made him and his friends think they were in a Harry Potter book. "We just felt like we were at Hogwarts the whole time," he said.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Andrew Cullen, UNM budget administrator, said he is thrilled with the outcome of the recent $125 million bond sale. "We hit a couple of good days in the market," he said. UNM will pay 4.5 percent interest on the bonds. Cullen expected the University to pay about 4.
by Katy Knapp Daily Lobo Sophomore Ben Chwerka lived in Hokona Hall for a year before he decided to move off campus. "I lived the experience and wanted to see what is was like to own a house," he said. Ben cosigned on a loan with his parents to purchase a house near the University.
by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo The UNM Police Department is investigating a reported rape that allegedly took place during the early hours of Aug. 4 at the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity house.
May 13 UNM President Louis Caldera is revising a change in admissions standards at the University that he proposed in May. The policy required students who needed Introductory Studies courses to make up their deficiency in one area before gaining admittance to UNM.
by Katy Knapp Daily Lobo Sophomore Ben Chwerka lived in Hokona Hall for a year before he decided to move off campus. "I lived the experience and wanted to see what is was like to own a house," he said. Ben cosigned on a loan with his parents to purchase a house near the University.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Nadia McCaffrey was on the verge of tears as she spoke about her son's death. "I needed to realize that I would never see my son again," she said. "I would never hear his voice on the phone, calling me from Iraq."
by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo Former UNM student Tyler McCormick said he would love to continue his education and fulfill his dream as a rehabilitation engineer - if UNM were more accessible. "I refuse to give my money to UNM because of its accessibility problems in the Engineering Department," he said.
Daily Lobo: With the start of the new school year, what sort of goals do you hope to achieve? Louis Caldera: First of all, I believe in the edict that you should keep the main thing the main thing, so no. 1 of course is improving the quality of education. That's a continuous goal that you can focus on.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo State and local taxes will not be charged in New Mexico for school supplies and other items between Aug. 5 and Aug. 7. Kathleen Baca, spokeswoman for New Mexico Taxation and Revenue, said the tax break is meant to keep money in the state during a similar tax holiday in Texas.
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