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Department under investigation

Ryan Floersheim | August 25

The Foreign Languages and Literatures Department is being audited after concerns have been raised that several department members erroneously manipulated time sheets and University purchase orders for personal gain. The audits, being conducted by UNM's Internal Audit Department in conjunction with the College of Arts and Sciences, are investigating claims that staff and faculty made fraudulent purchases over an undetermined time period.

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Students at risk for file sharing suits

August 25

Arguments and controversy have arisen recently over what music industry officials are calling "piracy," involving Internet users downloading copyrighted material by using peer-to-peer service providers.

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News In Brief

August 25

National Government opposed to deploying more troops WASHINGTON (AP) - Faced with rising numbers of attacks, sabotage and foreign terrorists, U.S. officials on Sunday rejected sending more American troops to stabilize Iraq but said they would welcome additional help from other countries.

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Plans for Sigma Chi house unresolved

Clay Holtzman | August 25

A free-for-all parking system at the old Sigma Chi house is a thing of the past after fraternity alumni erected parking barriers around the property last week. But there is a fair chance the house, which has been empty and up for rent for more than a year, will remain that way as expensive improvements and a lease-only strategy by the owners have deterred many potential renters.

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Figures reflect trends in summer enrollment

August 18

by Amanda Gutierrez Daily Lobo Most students dread the thought of going to summer school, spending endless days inside while friends enjoy the summer fun. Yet a rising number of UNM students are choosing to enroll in summer courses, following a trend at many other colleges.

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Detectives search for motive in beating

August 18

by Clay Holtzman Daily Lobo A UNM senior is on life support and is in critical but stable condition with severe head injuries at University Hospital after he was bludgeoned outside of his apartment early in the morning on Aug. 11. Bryan Christensen was discovered around 3 a.

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New regent's resume is heavy with experience

Clay Holtzman | August 18

UNM's newest member of the Board of Regents is no stranger to campus or the nature of the work he will be performing during his tenure. Doug Brown, a local businessman and president and CEO of Tuition Plan Inc., was appointed to the UNM Board of Regents Aug.

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Dick Cheney works to re-elect Heather Wilson

Ryan Floersheim | August 18

Congresswoman Heather Wilson, (R-N.M.) strengthened her 2004 re-election bid Aug. 12 through a $1,000-a-plate luncheon that featured a guest appearance by her political ally, Vice President Dick Cheney. "Heather Wilson brings a lot of class and dignity to the office," Cheney said, adding that he respects her for keeping her feet on the ground and remembering where she came from.

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Detectives search for motive in beating

Clay Holtzman | August 18

A UNM senior is on life support and is in critical but stable condition with severe head injuries at University Hospital after he was bludgeoned outside of his apartment early in the morning on Aug. 11. Bryan Christensen was discovered around 3 a.m. in a parking lot outside of his apartment in the 100 block of Stanford Ave.

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Student-regent one for the UNM record books

Arthur Simoni | August 18

For the first time in the history of UNM, a student-regent has been appointed as chair of a standing committee of the Board of Regents. Andrea Cook, who was selected by Gov. Bill Richardson as student-regent in January, was appointed by newly elected board President James Koch as chairwoman of the Student Academic Affairs Committee during the UNM Regents meeting Aug.

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'Worm' virus strikes campus

Ryan Floersheim | August 18

The fast-spreading computer virus that has wreaked havoc worldwide found its way to UNM last week, infecting thousands of computers and causing untold damage throughout campus. The hacker-developed virus, named "Blaster Worm," infected UNM after spreading across corporate and home networks in Europe, Asia and Australia, said Jeff Gassaway, the UNM Computer Information Resources and Technology Department's security administrator.

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Worm virus strikes campus

Arthur Simoni | July 31

by Ryan Floersheim Daily Lobo The fast-spreading computer virus that has wreaked havoc worldwide found its way to UNM last week, infecting thousands of computers and causing untold damage throughout campus. The hacker-developed virus, named "Blaster Worm," infected UNM after spreading across corporate and home networks in Europe, Asia and Australia, said Jeff Gassaway, the Computer Information Resources and Technology Department's security administrator.

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GPA of incoming freshman decreases

Jeff Proctor | July 31

As the number of incoming freshmen at UNM grows, figures compiled by the Office of Institutional Research suggest that a bigger class doesn't necessarily mean a better one - or a worse one. According to Freshman Facts, an annual document compiled by the office, UNM first-time freshman had an average GPA of 3.

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Construction delayed

Ryan Floersheim | July 31

Students and visitors to UNM anticipating the opening of the new Cornell Parking Structure will have to wait as completion of the project has been delayed due to what officials are calling "unforeseen sight situations." The project's original completion date, slated to coincide with the beginning of the fall semester, has been pushed back to October due to numerous problems encountered during the ongoing construction of the project, said Sabra Basler, a transportation information/project facilitator.

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Online course enrollment rises

July 31

by Jodi Hunley Daily Lobo Web-based courses have become increasingly popular in recent years at UNM due to their convenience, flexibility and the quality of learning. UNM offers two types of Web courses, said Dick Howell, special assistant to the Vice Provost of the Extended University.

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Medical school applications down

July 31

by Krystal Zaragoza Daily Lobo The number of applicants to medical school has dropped 3.5 percent nationwide since 2001, according to the American Association of Medical Colleges, but officials from UNM's School of Medicine said the University hasn't felt the impact.

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Foreign programs thrive despite risks

July 31

by Rivkela Brodsky and Ryan Floersheim Daily Lobo UNM's International Study Exchange program is on track and looking forward to the fall semester despite the recent outbreak of SARS and the ongoing threat of terrorism, program advisers say. Ken Carpenter, international advisement specialist at UNM, said there have been no holds placed on any of the study abroad programs within the last year and there were no reported problems from students studying in other countries.

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BUS degree program offers many options

July 31

Although UNM offers many degrees from vastly different departments, students who can't find what they want have the option of creating their own study curriculum through the University Studies program. A bachelor of University Studies, housed under University College, is an option where students complete all courses required in the University core curriculum and design an individual 36 plus credits-study plan leading to a bachelor's degree.

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Students take advantage of exchange programs

Ryan Floersheim | July 31

More than 250 UNM students are involved in various exchange programs through the University, including year-long trips to different countries to study, semester field study courses to gain hands on knowledge in specific subjects and trips to Spain and Latin America to learn Spanish.

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University strives to offer paths to students' success

Clay Holtzman | July 31

As the importance of having a college degree increases, it seems that the work, level of organization and time needed to acquire one does too. Of course, this comes as no surprise to the multitudes of incoming freshman and members of the largest first-year class ever who are returning to UNM for their second year.