Man sentenced to 18 years on sexual assault charges CLOVIS, N.M. (AP) - A man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison on criminal sexual penetration and criminal sexual contact charges. Steve Woods, 33, was sentenced by state District Judge Stephen K. Quinn on Monday, said District Attorney Matthew Chandler.
UNM professor Doug Thomas required his students to give back to the community as part of his strategic management course curriculum. Thomas said he sent his MBA students to Albuquerque high schools to teach management skills for a competition that took place in the SUB on Monday.
Regents asked UNM administrators to revise their 12 percent tuition and fee increase budget at a special regents meeting on Monday. They asked for a tuition increase not in double-digits and a 4 percent raise for faculty and staff. Regents also asked for the full participation of students, faculty and staff at the meeting.
Tuition is the last element set in the UNM budget. Wynn Goering, special assistant to the president, said that is why tuition hikes seem like they are linked with faculty raises. "It has to do with the order in which revenue decisions are made," he said.
Officials are tightlipped about the budget plan they will present to the Board of Regents at a special meeting today. Wynn Goering, special assistant to President Louis Caldera, said UNM administrators are not releasing their budget recommendation until the meeting.
by Caleb Fort The Daily Lobo Gov. Bill Richardson signed a bill in his class Friday creating a state Department of Higher Education, which will be led by a secretary of higher education. "There is no secretary of higher education," Richardson said. "With the stroke of a pen, that will change.
by Eva Dameron Daily Lobo One thousand sandwiches were provided for the 700 volunteers who showed up at 9 a.m. at University Stadium for Spring Storm on Saturday. Breakfast, lunch and a barbecue dinner were provided to student organizations and students who volunteered Saturday.
What do you think about the possible 8 to 12 percent tuition increase? "It sucks. I think it's ridiculous, because we don't have money to begin with, so where else are we going to get money? If we're coming to school and having to get financial aid, why make it more difficult?" Antoinette Murphy junior pre-med "I don't really understand why they keep raising tuition.
Deb Van Horn's world was turned upside down six months ago when her family fell victim to violent crime. "This is someplace I never really thought I'd ever want to be, and I wish I weren't," she said. Van Horn spoke at a candlelight vigil in Downtown Albuquerque on Sunday night to honor crime victims.
New Mexico has had public schools in varying forms for hundreds of years, long before the creation of the United States. Ernest Stapleton and John Mondrag¢n, retired UNM professors, wanted to write a book that told the entire story of public education in New Mexico, from the basic history of schools to the intricacies of administration.
"No, I don't, because I don't know anything about the election." Mallory Skinner junior "Yes. I'm voting for two of my fraternity brothers." Isaac Casas junior "No. I probably won't. I never have. I just don't know enough about it." Crystle Collier junior "I don't really pay attention to UNM politics.
According to unofficial results, Buckner Creel was re-elected president of GPSA Thursday with 408 votes. Andrea Gunderson, Creel's opponent in the election, received 284.
Gov. Bill Richardson issued an executive order Wednesday that would allow state employees to take four hours administrative leave on Friday to mourn the pope's death. But the University is requiring employees use their annual leave time. Paul Shipley, a spokesman for the governor's office, said it was not the governor's intent for them to use their annual leave time, or vacation time, but he didn't know if UNM employees were treated differently than state employees. "They're not directly state employees," he said. According to a UNM Business Policy, the University will remain open unless there is an extreme emergency.
Students were educated about the causes and effects of sexually transmitted infections Thursday on Smith Plaza. "College students, especially younger ones, really feel invincible and think they aren't going to get an STI," said Elisabeth Zahl, event coordinator for STI Awareness Day. She said people know sex will feel good but don't think of the consequences. Organizations handed out information for students about sexually transmitted infections, rape and other issues concerning sex.
by Caleb Fort The Daily Lobo Three students running for the ASUNM Senate said independent candidates provide options for students who disagree with the slates' priorities. Candidate Mujib Sardar said his top priority as a senator would be improving security, especially how phone calls to security are handled.
by Marisa Demarco Daily Lobo The governor signed several election reform bills into law Wednesday that will change New Mexico's standards for voter identification and third-party registration drives. Voters will be required to state their names, the last four digits of their Social Security numbers and their dates of birth or show some form of physical identification before they vote. Republican state Sen. Rod Adair said it is not enough. "The people cried for voter ID, and they got no voter ID," he said. The language of the bill changed the ID requirement very little, he said. "It is not a voter ID bill," he said. In the event that voters don't want to state their personal information, they will have to present physical evidence before voting.
by Katy Knapp Daily Lobo Pharmacy student Michael Gallegos is suing the University for more than $50,000 after being held back a semester. Gallegos, who doesn't have an attorney, filed an objection to a summary judgment request from the University on Wednesday.
by Eva Dameron Daily Lobo Ilse Biel left South Africa for America during the apartheid years. "A lot of what is happening in this country now reminds me of 1980s in South Africa," she said. "The censorships, the torture in Guantanamo, this disregard for human dignity - it just really concerns me that I've got this dÇjÖ vu feeling.
Same-sex marriage bill may prevent civil unions AUSTIN, Texas (U-WIRE) - New language added to a bill banning same-sex marriage under the Texas Constitution on Monday would also prevent same-sex couples from entering into civil unions and may do more than that, opponents warn.
The Westside police substation has a new officer. His name is Timmy, and his purpose is to get drivers to slow down.
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