BlackStreet wasn't kidding around when they named their new album Level II, they really have hit the second level of their music career. And this isn't to knock old hits like "No Digity," which was deemed one of the greatest pop songs by Rolling Stone and MTV, but Level II shows off a new, more mature BlackStreet.
"Forty-three years old, and the war occurred half a lifetime ago, and yet the remembering makes it now. And sometimes remembering will lead to a story, which makes it forever. That's what stories are for. Stories are for joining the past to the future. Stories are for those late hours in the night when you can't remember how you got from where you were to where you are.
Staff Report After a nationwide, five-month search that attracted more than 50 applicants, UNM Provost Brian Foster announced on April 8 a list of four finalists for the UNM-Gallup branch executive director position. "The search committee worked well together and, along with the national advertising campaign, put together a good pool," UNM Deputy Provost Richard Holder said.
Freshman Chris Ashcraft, who is running for ASUNM Senate on the Horizon slate, said his new ideas and fresh perspective would make him a valuable asset to the student government. "I think that, right out of the box, I could really help some of the people who have been in there awhile," Ashcraft said.
World-renowned researcher, activist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall came to Albuquerque Monday to speak about peace and her internationally famous life's work in Africa studying and protecting the endangered species.
This week, a Florida college student newspaper was shut down and its entire editorial staff had 15 minutes to pack up personal belongings as the locks of the paper's office were changed. Stetson University's The Reporter finally pushed all the wrong buttons for the school's administration with the publication of its annual April Fool's issue, The Distorter.
Adrian "Tio" Vega said his communication skills and "lead by example" approach make him the students' best choice for the next president of ASUNM. "I'm a friendly guy; more than willing to help anyone who asks," Vega said. Vega, a current Associated Students of UNM senator who is running on the Vision slate, added that those already involved in student government, in addition to newcomers, would be able to follow his lead in addressing important campus issues.
Editor, My name is Patrick Staib and I am the vice president and co-founder of the UNM Fair Trade Initiative (UNM-FTI). I am writing to clear up some confusion brought about from the Tuesday, April 8 article entitled "Campus to be pouring Fair Trade Coffee soon.
ASUNM senatorial candidate Craig Burgess, who is running as a member of the Horizon slate, said that if elected he would want to change UNM students' perception of the dormitories and the experience of living on campus. "UNM really goes out of its way to provide the best on-campus living conditions possible and living on campus is something that has gotten a bad reputation," Burgess said.
by Heather Gabel ASUNM Vice President We are closing in on the final stretch of yet another school year. And with this comes a lot of excitement and stress. I know that all of you are probably being piled with all your last-minute assignments and tests and some of you, like myself, are trying to get ready to graduate and figure out what you are going to do with your life now that you don't have to register for classes next fall.
by Doug Ludlow Daily Bruin (U. California-Los Angeles) (U-WIRE) LOS ANGELES - At the height of the Cold War, President John F. Kennedy stood in front of the nation and boldly declared that sacrifice was something required of all Americans. When he proclaimed, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country," the American public took him seriously and was willing to forego short-term luxuries in exchange for long-term benefits.
Staff Editorial The Lariat (Baylor U.) (U-WIRE) WACO, Texas - With more than 2,000 journalists in the Middle East covering Operation Iraqi Freedom, issues of journalistic integrity - fairness, accuracy and truth - are more pertinent now than ever.
Staff Report The UNM men's mile relay team nearly shocked Louisiana State University at the LSU Alumni Gold meet in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday. The mile team of Matt Bishop, Chris Garofola, David Lloyd and Nick Lott shattered their previous best time by nearly two seconds at 3:10.
Staff Report A 4-3 win over the Air Force Falcons gave the UNM men's tennis team a second-place finish in the Mountain West Conference by virtue of a tie-breaker Sunday. The Lobos finished 4-1 in the MWC, which tied them with San Diego State and Brigham Young universities.
by Josef Bachmeier Daily Lobo About 100 people turned out to listen to a powerful array of speakers present their sentiments concerning cultural groups and ethnicities that are often associated with issues of Chicano identity at a campus symposium Friday.
UNM, 3, Utah, 7 The UNM softball team looked to improve its conference record with a win in game one of Sunday's doubleheader with the University of Utah Utes at the UNM Softball Complex. Going into Sunday's games, Lobos head coach Kim Newbern felt the two teams were evenly matched, giving UNM a small edge with regards to speed and power.
Sophomore Michelle Heidbrink is running for re-election to the ASUNM Senate because she said she brings a unique viewpoint to the students. "I'm an out-of-state student so I have a little bit different perspective," said Heidbrink, who is running with the Horizon slate.
UNM administrators have named the restaurants that will fill the SUB, as well as the project's new completion date of July 1 - one that administrators say they are confident will be met. Walt Miller, associate vice president of UNM Student Development, said the eight SUB eateries will offer a variety of food including everything from the super healthy to french fries and hamburgers.
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