Amid growing concern that divisions with Saudi Arabia over Iraq and other issues are threatening U.S. interests in the Middle East, President Bush met Tuesday with the Saudi ambassador as part of an effort to smooth relations with the key strategic and economic ally.
The UNM volleyball team kicks off its season this weekend at Wichita State University's Green Mill Restaurant Classic.
Officials at the UNM School of Law introduced their new dean, Suellyn Scarnecchia, to the University community Tuesday evening at a presentation at the west wing of the school.
The UNM men's and women's cross country team will open its season Friday at the Lori Fitzgerald Invitational in Santa Teresa, N.M.
Rep. Heather Wilson answers questions at a College Republican meeting Tuesday in Dane Smith Hall.
U-Wire TUCSON, Ariz. - Arizona State University President Michael Crow said Thursday that disciplinary action would be taken against ASU fraternities and fraternity members - including the executive vice president of the student government - who took part in making a pornographic video that included sex on a campus lawn, adult movie stars and a sexual scavenger hunt.
The first weekend of UNM's fall semester provided ample opportunities for music lovers to enjoy a wide sampling of acts. One such treat was Saturday, Aug. 24 at Santa Fe's Paolo Soleri Amphitheatre where Moby took the stage. Fortunately, tickets were still available for the show and the 2,500 people who were lucky enough to buy them were rewarded with musical enlightenment.
Who's the Best College Band in America according to RollingStone.com? Pseudopod, a jazzy, folk-rock band whose members are alumni of UCLA's music program. Pseudopod released its self-titled, major-label debut on Interscope Records, Aug. 13. Pseudopod's sound can be compared to Train and Sister Hazel - all three of which have been produced by Paul Ebersold - and the Dave Matthew's Band.
UNM's Financial Aid Office has implemented several new features designed to create a more user-friendly and efficient environment for students in search of financial assistance. According to financial aid figures, more than 20,000 students submit applications to the office each year.
Everyone from the ACLU to marijuana marchers gathered Aug. 24 at Civic Plaza for the first annual New Mexico Electronic Music Festival to protest a new act being considered by Congress that would ban raves. The festival, sponsored by the Right to Dance organization, was put together to raise awareness about the upcoming Reducing Americans Vulnerability to Ecstasy Act - or the RAVE Act - to ban the existence of raves, night clubs or any other all-night party where the use of drugs like ecstasy may occur.
About a year ago, some University budget officials and College of Fine Arts representatives noticed a problem. That problem took the shape of a $555,000 budget deficit between two accounts within the college. "These kinds of problems are not terribly unusual," said Max Kerlin, UNM director of resource management.
by Jessica Velez U-Wire AUSTIN, Texas - Recently, the American Medical Association asked The Princeton Review to eliminate their "Party Schools" list from the Best College series, to the chagrin of many new alumni. Not only did this list provide an easy reference for worried parents (now why did Johnny choose that school?), but it also showed prospective students at which universities one could find both an education and a social life.
by Angela Ledford Knight Ridder-Tribune The rash of ozone alerts in major cities this summer drives home the realization that air pollution directly affects enormous numbers of us every day, especially children and the elderly. Typically, on code red days we're told to drive less, not use gasoline-powered lawnmowers, and wait it out indoors.
Stressed? Hungover? Just need a little space to breathe? Clinics La Clinique and Inhale make for a healthy dose of healing and relaxation. Located in Nob Hill next to Kelly's Brewing, La Clinique at 3222 Central Ave. is a walk-in clinic and house-call service and shares spaces with Inhale, a 100 percent pure medical grade oxygen with aromatherapy bar.
Editor, I would like to point out a Sunday morning comment about our president's absence at the United Nation's Global Conference on Sustainable Development. The conference is dedicated to the environment and world poverty. "Although his father attended Rio 10 years ago, U.
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