UNM is conducting its second self-study of the Athletics Department for NCAA certification. The first was done in 1997. Some areas of the department needed improvement, according to the 1997 study. Areas needing attention were academics and gender equity.
February 1 A woman reported false imprisonment and battery to the UNM Police Department. The incident took place at Telos House on Jan. 31, the report states. According to the report, the woman told police she was "horseplaying" with three other residents.
Legislature debates use of medical marijuana SANTA FE (AP) - Erin Armstrong's soft voice trembles as she recounts her six-year fight against cancer and asks lawmakers to legalize the medical use of marijuana. "This isn't a drug issue at all. This is a patients' rights issue," said Armstrong, who suffers from nausea because of treatments for the cancer she's battled since she was 17.
Mardi Gras is a last hurrah before the Catholic Lent period, not just a good excuse to get drunk and flash strangers for beads. Also known as fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras is a way to let loose before the 40-day fasting season. Mary Ann Barrett, campus minister for Aquinas Newman Center, said the term comes from the tradition of people clearing out their pantries before Lent.
UNM's School of Medicine is projecting a $3 million loss by the end of the fiscal year. The UNM Hospital is down 21 percent in projected surgeries. At the UNM Board of Regents meeting, these two projections caused concern for regents president Jamie Koch, who asked people to "put all the facts on the table," during a mid-year financial report at the finance and facilities committee meeting on Monday.
Transient held for murder of Nob Hill woman (AP) - A transient is being held for the murder of a 52-year-old woman last month after DNA found at the murder scene matched his, police said. Phillip Busey, 42, was arrested Saturday and charged with the Jan. 19 murder of Kathryn Hauser, who was found severely injured in her home after an attorney walking to work heard her screams.
A report released this month said textbook companies are needlessly raising the prices of textbooks. "Publishing companies are profiting at the expense of students," said Nick Rugen, New Mexico PIRG campus organizer. Last year, the State Public Interest Research Groups released a report documenting the increasing price of college textbooks.
The University began a yearlong self-study on the Athletic Department this month to determine if it meets NCAA standards. If the department doesn't comply, UNM could be ruled ineligible to participate in NCAA championships. Professor Breda Bova, chairwoman of the study's steering committee, said all facets of the athletics program will be looked at to determine certification.
by Alyson Rimsha Daily Lobo There are 2,532 students listed as undecided majors at UNM. University College is home to 10,500 nondegree and Bachelor of University Studies students at UNM, including those with undeclared majors. Michelle Steiner, supervisor at the University College Advisement Center, said freshmen come into University College as undecided majors, even if they know what they want to do.
Lottery Scholarship Students who take remedial classes would not qualify for the lottery scholarship under a bill introduced last week. Under the measure, UNM students would be unable to get the Lottery Success Scholarship for a semester in which they are enrolled in one or more remedial classes.
"I don't think he can have a fair trial, but I think he should. I believe him." Janine Aragon Sophomore "Yes. There are people out there who believe justice is what matters and not what they think of him personally." Kevin Costa Senior "No. I think he's too world-known.
by Alaa Ishak Daily Lobo First-year medical students and senior citizens are pairing up as part of a mentor program at the School of Medicine. "As the population is aging, no matter what health-related field you go into, you have to deal with older patients," said Carla Herman, chief of the UNM Department Geriatric Division.
Around 20 displays from University departments filled the inside of the Roundhouse on Thursday. Representatives from dozens of UNM departments spent the day showcasing programs and services for the third annual UNM Day at the Legislature. "It went very well," said Tamara Williams, marketing representative for the School of Engineering.
The estimated annual cost of housing felons in state detention facilities is $25.4 million, according to a report published by the New Mexico Sentencing Commission. Linda Freeman and Paul Guerin work for the UNM Institute for Social Research and co-authored the report.
U. Alabama develops anti-terrorism software TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (U-WIRE) - The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks might have been prevented if a computer program the University of Alabama is developing had already been implemented, one UA researcher said. The UA Critical Analysis Reporting Environment Research and Development Lab received nearly $1 million as a grant from the U.
UNM was granted $3 million for a new media arts lab, but the money only covers buildings and equipment. UNM computer science professor Ed Angel said the money was granted in capital outlay and therefore cannot be legally used for anything other than facilities, land and major equipment.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Students have more parking options than South Lot or G Lot. Local entrepreneurs are advertising private parking spaces that are closer to the University to UNM faculty and students. Cliff Sarrel advertised six parking spaces by a house behind Newsland on Central Avenue for $30 per month last week in the Daily Lobo.
Rosalyn Nguyen, the new student regent, was confirmed by the state Senate on Monday. But many students interviewed by the Daily Lobo on Monday didn't even know what the student regent position was. "I didn't even know the position existed," said Steven Johnston.
Jan. 26 An officer was sent to the Coronado Hall dormitory after UNMPD received a report a student was "showing off" a homemade capacitor to friends, according to a police report. The officer took two modified cameras from the student, who was advised not to do any more projects, the report states.
Sen. Bingaman objects to Social Security overhaul SANTA FE (AP) - U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman objected to President Bush's proposals to revamp Social Security, saying Monday they could end up reducing benefits for future retirees. Bingaman, in a speech to a joint session of the Legislature, also warned that New Mexico could be hurt by federal proposals involving health care programs such as Medicaid.
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