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May 4

Former NMSU program director sues school LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - The former director of black programs at New Mexico State University has sued the school, alleging discrimination, wrongful termination and emotional distress. Michael Davis, who had headed the program for seven years, alleged in his lawsuit filed in March that former NMSU President Jay Gogue, interim President William Flores and Dean of Students Gladys DeNecochea disregarded his rights.

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Classes use texts written by professors

Rivkela Brodsky | May 4

There are more than 25 textbooks sold at the UNM Bookstore written by professors for classes they teach. "It's common nationally," said Raqui Martinez, director of the Faculty Contracts and Services Office. She said there is no policy included in faculty contracts regarding requiring a book the professor wrote for a class.

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Paying for college easy with research

May 4

Knight Ridder Tribune DALLAS - Molly Herod, a senior at J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson, Texas, is entering college in the fall, but she already has an advanced degree in fiscal responsibility. "They give me $50 a week, that's it," said the soon-to-be Southern Methodist University freshman.

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Event to honor retiree

Felicia Fonseca | May 4

May 31 will be the end of a 30-year journey for Recreational Services director Fred Perez. "I don't want to wear out my welcome," Perez said. "I always want to be vibrant, to finish like a runner running through the tape. Thirty years is plenty. It's time to do something else.

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Amy Goodman promotes new book

Nathan Jacquez | May 3

Amy Goodman says dissent is what makes the United States strong. Goodman, host of "Democracy Now!," made a stop at the Albuquerque Academy with her brother and co-author David Goodman on Saturday as part of their 71-city tour promoting their new book, The Exceptions to the Rulers.

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Set, jump and spike for charitable even

Rivkela Brodsky | May 3

This year, planners of the annual Get Fit event decided to have participants spike the ball to raise money. The Physical Therapy Student Association chose to organize a co-ed volleyball tournament this year for Get Fit instead of the annual bike ride it usually sponsors.

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Study: cheating, plagiarism increase on campuses

Matthew Chavez | May 3

Dean of Students Randy Boeglin said he does not know how many UNM students plagiarize or cheat on final examinations. Boeglin said faculty members are not required to notify his office when students are caught cheating, but said he suspects there are at least double the number of cases than are documented.

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Business school gets a new dean

Felicia Fonseca | May 3

A native New Mexican will be returning home. Charles Crespy, dean of the College of Business at the University of Texas-El Paso, has been appointed dean of the Anderson Schools of Management. Crespy said as a native of the state, he is delighted to return to UNM after having earned four degrees at the University.

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UNM Republicans rally for Bush

Matthew Chavez | April 30

UNM College Republicans helped launch President Bush's re-election campaign Thursday at the "Party 4 the President." Vice President Dick Cheney made a conference call to the event and to more than 5,000 simultaneous national events. He urged his supporters to stand behind President Bush and register as many voters as possible by Nov.

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Schedule conflicts cause concern

April 30

by Bess Given Daily Lobo Scheduling classes is not a simple issue. Mary Bibeau, academic adviser in the Communication & Journalism Department, said it is actually very complex. "Scheduling has to deal with a variety of issues that are happening around the campus," Bibeau said.

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UNM professor honored for linguistics research

Arthur Simoni | April 30

Linguistics professor Joan Bybee has been chosen as the 49th annual Research Lecturer, the highest honor for UNM faculty. Bybee will present her research lecture, "Say it again: How usage shapes language," at 7 p.m. tonight at the Continuing Education Building Auditorium.

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The daily lobo asks you:Do you think UNM should use a live mascot and why?

April 30

Louann Gallardo Sophomore Secondary Education "UNM has a hard enough time as it is, maintaining living facilities. How would they maintain something living? It's silly to undertake that kind of responsibility." Roman Wolf-Cecil Freshman Mechanical Engineering "As long as they don't feed it rabbits it will be good.

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Ministry finds new Greek home

Mandi Kane | April 30

It is something students do not expect to see on Greek row, but Zachary Kerns is hopeful his new campus ministry will flourish despite what goes on across the street. Kerns, a pastor at the Sandia Church of the Nazarene, is opening a Christian Living community in the Sigma Chi house.

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News in brief

April 29

Airline flight forced to make emergency landing (AP) - An American Airlines flight en route to Dallas returned to Albuquerque on Wednesday because of a problem with an engine. On-board monitoring devices showed something awry with the right engine on Flight 1508 shortly after it took off at 9:14 a.

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War in Iraq hits close to home for some students

Rachel AlaimoMonson | April 29

The beginning of the war in Iraq last March gave UNM's campus a politically charged atmosphere. Sidewalks and bulletin boards were covered with war messages, and protests near the bookstore were a frequent occurrence. Now, more than a year later, many UNM community members have friends, family, husbands and wives still fighting in Iraq.

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Bugman won't use pesticides on campus

Marisa Demarco | April 29

It's easy for UNM's Bugman to say when he gets the most complaints about bugs on campus - it's right now. At the end of the spring semester, the bugs on campus start getting active, he said. They stay active through the summer, but with less people around, he said there's less concern.

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Clubs pay for tents at Fiestas this year

Rivkela Brodsky | April 29

Student organizations will have to pay for and set up tents themselves this year at Fiestas. In past years, Student Special Events provided tents for student organizations, but this year organizers decided to use those funds for more entertainment for the annual Fiestas, which will be held at Johnson Field on Saturday.

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New editor at the helm

Felicia Fonseca | April 29

Marisa Demarco said she got bit by the journalism bug a couple of years ago, but people from The Opposition would say she got bitten long ago. Demarco was named 2004-2005 Daily Lobo editor in chief on April 16. She started The Opposition, an underground newspaper, 11 years ago in the seventh grade.

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Education job fair gaining participants

Rachel AlaimoMonson | April 28

At UNM's Educator's Job Fair, students often walk away with a new job. UNM Career Services in conjunction with the College of Education will host its annual job fair in the SUB Ballroom on Thursday. The event is an opportunity for students to seek out prospective employers from across the country.

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Work study aid exhausted

Marisa Demarco | April 28

Students looking to extend their work study funds beyond what they were initially awarded this semester are out of luck. Kathleen O'Keefe, director of student financial aid, said all of the work study money has been awarded for the semester. Undergraduate students can receive up to $4,000 a year in work study money.