Muslim, Christian and Jewish student organizations sponsored a two-week fund-raiser for survivors of the Dec. 26 tsunami. "I think it's pretty significant," Laura Marquis, vice president of the Intervarsity and American Indian Christian Fellowship said. "We have our differences, but we can unite for a common cause.
The University is on a mission to attract high school seniors to UNM. UNM makes about 600 personal phone calls per night to prospective students, said Terry Babbitt, director of UNM Recruitment Services. To make a better connection with students, Babbitt said the recruitment office has a telephone outreach program that is in full swing at this time of year.
UNM freshmen recruits for sale - $300 each. Of course, that's a low price compared to the national average of $500 to $600, which is what it costs to recruit a student to a flagship university, said Terry Babbitt, director of UNM's Recruitment Services Office.
Republicans try to revive driver licence restrictions SANTA FE (AP) - A proposal to stop undocumented immigrants from getting driver licenses in New Mexico remains stalled in the Legislature. Rep. Greg Payne, R-Albuquerque, unsuccessfully tried a parliamentary maneuver Monday to force the Democratic-controlled House to debate the measure.
Lobo head coach Ritchie McKay may have finally found his optimal lineup. The starting five of seniors Alfred Neale, Danny Granger and Troy DeVries along with juniors Mark Walters and David Chiotti played 180 of a possible 200 minutes in the Lobos' 63-52 win over Air Force on Monday night at The Pit.
It's been 31 years since Ron Keine was sentenced to death for the murder of UNM student William Velten. Keine sat quietly in the SUB Monday, fiddling with his briefcase, waiting to address more than 100 people about his experience on New Mexico's death row for a crime he says he didn't commit.
School therapist's blood debated in murder trial (AP) - There's no doubt that the blood of a school occupational therapist who was killed was on a school janitor's clothes and in his car. The question is how it got there. The prosecution in the trial against Martin Saiz contends he attacked and killed Carolyn Rustvold after she went looking for a janitor to open her locked classroom.
Main campus A Senate bill creating more need-based scholarships in New Mexico passed the House Education Committee Friday. The College Affordability Act would create scholarships for students with financial need. The Lottery Success Scholarship is merit-based, with the eligibility determined by academic performance.
"I don't have a significant other, but I think friends are just as good to celebrate with, because Valentine's is just about caring for people." Liza Shaw Junior Nursing "I have a paper due on Valentine's Day, so that'll be my gift to my professor." Elizabeth Romero Junior Business "I don't have a girlfriend.
The queen of the naked mole rats has it made. She doesn't have to worry about not having a Valentine. She gets to pick one out of several males. Albuquerque Biopark celebrated its second annual Valentine's Day event Saturday with education stations set up around the zoo, aquarium and botanic gardens.
Shiame Okunor said he thinks he's done all he can as director for the African-American Studies Department. "The program is at the stage where it's time for someone else to pick it up and take it to new heights," he said. Okunor will step down as director of the department in the fall after almost 20 years in the position.
The proposed flat rate for the Lottery Success Scholarship will mean more money for many students, advocates of the bill say. Legislation before the state Senate Education Committee would set a flat rate for the scholarship instead of paying the cost of tuition.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Students who fall asleep in class probably won't face any direct consequences. UNM doesn't have an official policy on falling asleep in class. Paul Neville, a lecturer in the geology department, said he is sympathetic to the fatiguing student lifestyle.
by Alyson Rimsha Daily Lobo UNM hosted the biggest career fair in campus history on Thursday, according to the director of Career Services. The career fair brought 109 employers to the SUB to meet prospective students. Leslye Ellison, Career Services director, said 109 of the 111 companies that registered for the fair this year showed up.
by Xochitl Campos Daily Lobo Double-takes have always been common for the Bacca twins. "It is fun to see people's reactions when they find out that I have a twin sister," Darlene Bacca said. "People are usually surprised, and you can always tell when we are walking together.
How many hours of sleep do you get per night? How does that affect your classes and studying? "Three to four hours. I fall asleep during my breaks during the day." Deadra Wright freshman "Nine hours. I'm not taking classes. I'm working on my thesis. It works out well.
by Paula Bowker Daily Lobo A chapter of the Christian sorority Sigma Phi Lambda might never get chartered at UNM. That's because the sorority does not follow Title IX of the educational amendment of 1972, a rule against gender discrimination. Katie Gwartney, the intended vice president of the sorority, said sororities, fraternities and sports teams are exempt from Title IX's requirement that groups do not discriminate on the basis of gender.
Hit-and-run paintballers target Arizona students TUCSON, Ariz. (U-WIRE) - Two students in separate incidents have reported to University of Arizona Police Departments they had been hit by paintballs while walking on campus. The Tucson Police Department also received two reports last week from residents who said two men were firing paintballs at pedestrians while driving.
Students have likely heard of UNM President Louis Caldera, but raise your hand if you know his boss, the Board of Regents. Regents are appointed by the governor, and they can almost never be fired. It takes a hearing in the State Supreme Court for them to be dismissed, and that only happens if they've been accused of "incompetence, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office," according to the state constitution.
Students stood up against a flat rate for the lottery scholarship at the Board of Regents meeting Tuesday. Almost no students attend most regent meetings but at least 20 students from ASUNM attended at the request of ASUNM President Kevin Stevenson. Stevenson said he wanted the regents to support ASUNM in opposing a change to the amount of the lottery scholarship.
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