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Students hurt by tsunami offered aid

January 18

by Brian Holbrook The Daily Bruin LOS ANGELES (U-WIRE) - International students at the University of California-Los Angeles who are from areas that were directly affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami in South Asia may qualify for new financial aid resources, available thanks to a grant provided by two national organizations, the Institute of International Education and the Freeman Foundation.

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Detox center to ease pressure on UNMH

Katy Knapp | January 10

Physician Sam Slishman was not particularly interested in helping the homeless. Then he began working at UNMH. "In college, I studied math and physics and had no connection to the homeless," he said. "In the ER, I saw that it was a high priority." Slishman created the Endorphin Power Co.

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Prof sparks children's interest in science

Deborah Harvey | January 10

Stanley Micklavzina sometimes ends his demonstrations by propelling himself across the stage with a fire extinguisher-powered go-cart. This time, he caused a 55-gallon drum to collapse. Dr. Stan's Science Circus came to town Saturday at Regener Hall with science demonstrations aimed at entertaining parents, teachers, children and UNM students.

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Officials declare support for Flanagan

Rivkela Brodsky | January 10

The controversy around Head Coach Don Flanagan and the UNM women's basketball program is dying down. Fatima Maddox was not allowed to start a game against New Mexico State on Dec. 21. She went to the NAACP to ask for assistance in getting released from UNM so she could transfer to another team.

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Debate tourney recruits for UNM

Rachel Stohr | January 10

Ten members of the Speech and Debate Society brought hundreds of high school students to UNM Friday and Saturday. Mario Herrera, one of the organizers of the 4th annual Speech and Debate tournament, said it's the biggest event the group puts on and the largest high school tourney in the state.

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Students losing sleep over finals

December 13

by John Bear Daily Lobo Finals have arrived, and lack of sleep could be catching up to students. UNM student Stephanie Kramer said lately she probably gets no more than two or three hours of sleep a night. She said she has to play catch-up with all of her classes.

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Location key to good study strategy

Rachel Stohr | December 13

From being alone in Zimmerman Library to study groups at Frontier Restaurant, students say they know exactly what type of atmosphere best suits their learning style. "I go home to my parents house," J.R. Salazar said. "I can't hang out in the dorms, because there's always something more interesting going on.

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Med students demonstrate for universal health care

Felicia Fonseca | December 13

Mandy Pino said she had hoped the United States would have universal health care by the time her children were grown. She has great-grandchildren now. By the time her great-grandchildren are older, it might happen, she said. Pino and about 20 others lined Lomas Boulevard on Friday to rally for universal health care.

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Regents tweak UNM's priorities

Manuelita Beck | December 13

Those keeping an eye on UNM's legislative agenda may be wondering what happened to three initiatives approved by the Board of Regents in August. The regents approved six special project priorities in August. But half of those priorities do not appear on the list of nine legislative priorities regents approved last month.

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Freshmen use play to engage campus

Rivkela Brodsky | December 13

The game of tag became more than playground fun for one Freshman Learning Community. Tuesday, 21 students from a class called Experiencing the Arts distributed 600 to 700 cards across campus that said, "TAG. You're it!" The idea was to connect the campus community in a playful way.

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Legislators snub alumni party

Krista Pino | December 9

The Alumni Association has hosted house receptions for New Mexico legislators for six years, but the reception Wednesday night was the first time none of the invited legislators showed up. Every year, the UNM Alumni Association holds several receptions, Lobos for Legislation, inviting three to 12 legislators from around the state.

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Vietnamese vets share war stories

Katy Knapp | December 9

Binh Nguyen was an engineering student in Saigon during the Vietnam War. He was 19 when war broke out, and the pressures of being drafted were heavy on his mind. All high school students had to pass a national exam, Binh said. If you didn't pass, you had to go to war.

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Small changes can equal energy savings

Felicia Fonseca | December 9

Saving energy used to be a necessity. Now it's a habit. Wes Furman, a post-graduate student, grew up in a house in the forest where power outages were common. Getting electricity was always difficult, he said. Now that he has moved out of the forest and into the city, he said cutting back on energy use comes naturally, because his parents used to do it.

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Campuses in the news

December 9

Athlete charged with indecent exposure (U-WIRE) ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Just 11 days after starting offensive lineman Adam Stenavich was taken into custody for disorderly conduct, the University of Michigan football team is dealing with a second - and potentially much more serious - incident.

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Technology halts drunk dials

December 8

by Teresa Krug Iowa State Daily (Iowa State U.) (U-WIRE) AMES, Iowa - A brand new feature on Virgin Mobile cell phones will decrease late-night drunken phone calls in Australia, and although the service is not offered in the United States, it could make its way here depending on its success Down Under.

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News in brief

December 8

Sandia Labs creates new crime scene equipment (AP) - New technology developed by Sandia National Laboratories is protecting crime scenes and helping investigators. The lab has been working with police in El Paso, Texas, to develop remote video equipment that authorities say will speed the investigation process, make crime scene management easier and prevent the contamination of evidence.

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Local talent sought for 'Class Action'

Katy Knapp | December 8

Aspiring actors in Albuquerque could have a shot at stardom. "Class Action," a Warner Bros. Picture, will be filmed in New Mexico. It is seeking talent for a judge, a young male doctor, an exam receptionist, miners and a band with a female lead singer.

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University bound: Braving the journey to school

December 8

6:00 a.m. The alarm goes off and Alisia Downing crawls out of bed. 6:30 a.m. After throwing on some clothes, Downing leaves her house in Rio Rancho and heads to UNM. Although she does not have a class until 9:30 a.m., she said she leaves as early as possible to make it to school on time.

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500 spin dreidels for record

December 8

KRT Campus BLOOMINGTON, Ind.- Indiana University's largest Jewish organization put a new spin on Hanukkah on Sunday by claiming an unofficial "whirled" record. Armed with tiny wooden tops emblazoned with Hebrew characters, more than 500 people perched cross-legged on the floor of the university's Gladstein Fieldhouse flicking their wrists, pinching their fingers and trying to earn a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for twirling the most dreidels simultaneously.

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Students scrunch into shuttle

Rivkela Brodsky | December 8

UNM student Alisha Sanchez called getting on the shuttle bus at South Lot survival of the fittest. She said that's because people swarm to the shuttle doors just to try and get a seat on the shuttle. She said many people are trying to get on, and there are not enough seats.