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Enrollment, retention on the rise

by Justin Gonzalez Daily Lobo The 2002 fall semester at UNM saw the largest beginning freshmen class in 28 years and 88.4 percent of those students returned this spring, the highest retention in more than five years. As of the Feb. 7 census date, 23,813 students were attending UNM’s main campus, compared with 22,946 last spring, making it the largest spring enrollment since 1999, according to a UNM press release.

Proposed cigarette tax money to fund UNM Cancer Research Center

A new cigarette tax bill, which will provide funding to the UNM Cancer Research and Treatment Center, is being filtered through the New Mexico House of Representatives and could see some action tomorrow. Senate Bill 804, sponsored by N.M. Sen. Manny Aragon, will increase New Mexico’s cigarette tax 70 cents, from 21 to 91.

Bands rock the Lauchpad

The Lanchpad, Albuquerque’s premier venue for local and up-and-coming bands, played host last Saturday to Rock Out of The Box: Volume one compilation CD party. The doors opened at 4 p.m. for the eight-hour show that featured nine of the 13 bands who lent their talents to the compilation.

Execution, scenery of ‘Crucible’ too perfect

3 Stars for Design, 4 Stars for Acting This production of “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller at the Albuquerque Little Theatre is a great representation of one of the most poignant plays in history. It is based on the Salem Witch Trials and was written by Miller during the McCarthy-Era witch hunts.

”Temple of laughter”

COLUMN: Alumni Parents

by Michele Decamp Technician (North Carolina State U.) (U-WIRE) RALEIGH, N.C. — I am sure at least a few people who will read this column had parents who attended North Carolina State University during their youth. Those students are considered legacy students because they are continuing their family’s proud tradition of attending NCSU.

Regs. pass World Bank resolution

A two-year process finally came to a head Monday when the UNM Board of Regents unanimously passed the World Bank Bonds Resolution. According to Julie Weaks Gutierrez, vice president for business and finance, the resolution states that the University will not directly invest in any World Bank bonds.

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‘Hable con ella’ intermingles love, pain

4 Stars out of 4 Lately it seems like just about anyone is allowed to make a film — whether they are capable of it doesn’t seem to be important. Fortunately, there are filmmakers who exist outside of Hollywood. One of them is Spanish director Pedro Almod¢var.

Student achieves Who’s Who honor

by Erin Raterman Daily Lobo A legally blind UNM senior double majoring in language and music has been named to the list of Who’s Who among American Universities and Colleges. Jessica Bachicha can speak five languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish and German.

Athletes receive MWC honors

Staff Report Senior guard Ruben Douglas of the UNM men's basketball team was named Mountain West Conference Player of the Year Monday. Douglas torched the MWC, averaging a record 32.1 PPG in conference games. He leads the nation in scoring with 28.1 PPG.

Word Perfect

This colaboration of 16 artists runs March 7-April 26 at !Magnifico!

LETTER: Anti-war protesters act inconsiderately

Editor, I do not intend to cover the topic of war. That is not the purpose of this letter. I intend only to discuss the protest on Wednesday. I am glad people protested on Wednesday because that gave the student body the opportunity to see what war protestors actually do.

Douglas named player of year

Staff Report Senior guard Ruben Douglas of the UNM men's basketball team was named Mountain West Conference Player of the Year Monday. Douglas torched the MWC, averaging a record 32.1 PPG in conference games. He leads the nation in scoring with 28.1 PPG.

Collegiate presidential salaries rise nationwide

The salaries of university and college presidents have skyrocketed in recent years, according to a study done by the Chronicle of Higher Education. According to the 2001 study, at least 27 university presidents earned more than $500,000 — more than double the number who made that salary the year before.

Lobo golf struggles in Vegas showdown

Staff Report Just five of 15 teams finished under-par at the Toyota Las Vegas Intercollegiate golf tournament last weekend; UNM was not one of them. The Lobos finished the event in 13th place, with a three-day total of 879; 15 shots over-par and a distant 23 shots behind winner Oklahoma State University.

Sports in Brief

Skiing UNM's ski team finished the 2003 NCAA Skiing Championships with a final score of 541.5 -- fourth-place overall. The University of Vermont and Colorado University slid past the Lobos on the last day of competition with CU taking third at 546.5 points, just five points ahead of UNM.

Student gets political

A UNM student has been busy this weekend contacting New Mexico politicians while working with 100 other students in Washington, D.C., to better protect the nation's wildlands. Willa Hafich, a freshman studying within University College, began attending the Public Lands Action summit in Washington, D.

Egyptology Day not all ancient

The ancient and contemporary worlds of Egypt met in movies, children's activities and faculty presentations Saturday as hundreds of community members turned out to attend the UNM Hibben Center's Egyptology Day. "I think we got what we wanted," said Candace Maher, one of the event's organizers.