"I didn't watch the inauguration, because I was asleep, and I have little faith in all politicians. I only voted because everyone else did. I don't think my vote mattered." Bradford Ericson Campus Visitor "I didn't have time, but I support Bush and his policies and believe that he is making a difference and that we need to stay there (Iraq) longer.
Even though funding decisions happen in Santa Fe, students can still lobby for their interests. ASUNM President Kevin Stevenson encouraged students to get involved. He said students should call or write their legislators. Stevenson said ASUNM is trying to get students to come to Santa Fe on Feb.
Students and local residents gathered on Smith Plaza to protest President Bush's inauguration on Thursday. People began gathering at around 10 a.m. when Bush was giving his inaugural speech. UNM students Aimee Schaefer and Parisa Asgharzadeh organized the event with the League of Democratic Action.
Two representatives from Citibank who were handing out fliers offering a free sub from Blimpie's called UNMPD on a student Wednesday. The marketers, who refused to identify themselves, said Teddy Yates was harassing them, because he followed them around campus warning students their coupons were a scam.
UNM students with the lottery scholarship could have to pay more than $600 under proposed changes to the program. The Commission on Higher Education recommended the Legislature set a flat award amount for the Lottery Success Scholarship. The commission regulates higher education and makes funding recommendations to the Legislature.
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - New Mexico State University students, seeking a better price for their used textbooks than that offered by the campus bookstore, have started an Internet marketplace that now trades more than books. About 15 students launched Aggie Xchange, an eBay-like Web site, in December, said Travis Melham, a graduate student in business who helped develop the idea.
The flooding in Centennial Science and Engineering Library didn't just inconvenience students looking for books. The New Media and Extended Learning offices, which were housed on the first floor of the library, were temporarily relocated to Woodward Hall because of the flood, which occurred on Dec.
A public health order restricting universal access to the flu vaccine was lifted Wednesday in New Mexico. The previous order restricted flu vaccines to those classified as high risk, which included children, pregnant women, people over age 50 or those with chronic illnesses.
With fewer foreign applicants each year, UNM's enrollment figures for international students are beginning to mirror the national trend. The steady drop in the number of international students applying to study at American universities and the accompanying decline in their enrollment is cause for concern, said Ken Carpenter, associate director of the Office of International Programs and Studies.
by Anne Gearan AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON - Secretary of State nominee Condoleezza Rice told senators on Tuesday that a U.S. exit strategy from Iraq depends on that country's ability to defend itself against terrorists after this month's elections.
The lines for financial aid disbursement were almost nonexistent at 11 a.m. But around 4 p.m. they began to grow. And grow they did. By 4:30 p.m., the line wrapped around the walls in the Student Services Building, went out the door, snaked around the corner, through the archway and to the entrance to the Mesa Vista Hall courtyard.
ASUNM President Kevin Stevenson's first day of the semester started off like any other first day of class. He woke up around 6:30 a.m. and was on campus before 8:00 a.m. But he didn't head off to his 8:00 a.m. math class. Instead, he hit the road for the opening of the New Mexico Legislature.
Local State Senate elects president pro tempore SANTA FE - Veteran state Sen. Ben Altamirano, a Democrat from Silver City, was elected president pro tempore of the Senate on Tuesday. Majority Democrats backed Altamirano to give him a 23-18 win over the Republican caucus's nominee, Sen.
by Daniel Trujillo Daily Lobo Students needing to get to school faster this semester can now use the city's Rapid Ride system. The new route, which began running Dec. 21, runs 11 miles along Central Avenue from Unser Boulevard to Wyoming Boulevard, north on Wyoming and then to the Uptown area.
This year's legislative session could ring in big changes for UNM students. The Legislature, which opens its session today at noon, will consider a number of issues that will affect how much students pay for tuition. UNM has nine specific funding requests in addition to three recurrent issues.
Two water pipes froze and burst over winter break causing damage to the first and second floors of the Centennial Science and Engineering Library. Joel Straquadine, facility maintenance manager, said the total dollar amount for repairs and damages is close to $1.5m
The new student regent was not nominated by GPSA or ASUNM, but she was one of three names UNM President Louis Caldera sent to the governor. Rosalyn Nguyen was appointed in December by Gov. Bill Richardson to replace Andrea Cook, whose term is up. Robert Bienstock, university counsel, said the governor picks a student regent from a list provided by the president.
by Paula Bowker Daily Lobo Direct Loans is no longer the provider for the University's student loans. UNM began processing student loans through New Mexico Student Loans, a nonprofit organization, on Jan. 1. "For the students, the change will appear seamless," Kathleen O'Keefe, interim financial aid director said in a news release.
Native American studies offered at UNM Dec. 14 - The UNM Board of Regents approved the curriculum for a bachelor's degree in Native American studies. Classes toward the degree will be offered this semester. UNM has offered a minor in Native American Studies since 1999 but is now one of 35 institutions to offer the degree.
This year's legislative session could ring in big changes for UNM students. The Legislature, which opens its session today at noon, will consider a number of issues that will affect how much students pay for tuition. UNM has nine specific funding requests in addition to three recurrent issues.
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