Editor, As the nation recalls the 9-11 on its 13th anniversary, we all should pause to reflect on the fragility of our own morality. Also, we should join across religious and political lines to condemn acts of violence against peaceful citizens, not only in the United States, but all across this planet that we human beings call home.
The University of New Mexico women’s soccer hosts Loyola-Chicago in its home opener on Friday night. This will be UNM’s first home game since a hazing incident that occurred on Aug. 17 hazing incident involving the entire team.
It’s a typical classroom: a chalkboard spans the front wall, green felt covers a five-foot table, cards are distributed and a wager is placed. The games begin.
Fresh herbs are wonderful and convenient when they are growing, but sometimes there can be an overabundance that needs to be preserved for later use.
A UNM Police Department officer was dispatched to Lobo Village in response to a report of narcotics located in a room. According to the report, a resident advisor received a complaint about an odor of marijuana coming from a room.When UNMPD arrived, the officer found a Red Bull can and a Coca-Cola can with false compartments concealing marijuana, a line of residue of a white powdery substance with a piece of rolled paper next to it, a glass bong with a glass pipe and a switchblade knife.
Public relations hopefuls may soon get the chance to practice their craft in a professional setting.Dirk Gibson, associate professor of communication and journalism, is looking to resurrect a chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America, a program the University did away with more than three years ago, he said.The PRSSA allows students to work with professional public relations organizations to hone their skills and create networks with professionals.
UNM is investing in a sustainable future by installing new technologies, which will cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the cost of keeping the lights on ? by about a million dollars a year.The latest addition of green technologies on campus is the cogeneration unit, located in the Ford Utility Center.
Apparently one successful year is enough to give a pay raise to a coach who completed his rookie campaign. The Athletics Department announced Monday that coach Craig Neal will enter his second season at the Lobos’ helm netting a $950,000-per-year base salary, plus incentives, becoming the highest-paid coach in the conference.
Books and their genres are a lot like people: There’s something for everyone. Because we don’t all share the same tastes or interests, there is no genre that is less important than any other, no matter the popularity. Every book is someone’s favorite. Taylor Bui is a pre-law senior majoring in history and political science. His top five is a mix of popular and unusual tastes.
When you get a headache, where does it hurt? Yes, I know, in your head. I mean where in your head?
UNM Hospital is feeling the squeeze because of new health insurance policies. The hospital has reserved 22 percent of its annual revenue for the upcoming year to fund unpaid hospital bills caused by a variety of issues, including unreimbursed Medicaid treatments, said Ava Lovell, senior executive officer for finance and administration at the Health Sciences Center. New Mexico used to run a Medicaid program called Salud, but since Jan.
American novelist James Baldwin once said, “Know from whence you came. If you know whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go.” Baldwin’s words perfectly capture the tales told by Thaao Penghlis in his memoir, “Places.” In his memoir, Penghlis, an actor best known for his roles on “General Hospital” and “Days of Our Lives,” tells the story of a young Greek-Australian man who had no plans outside of working as an Immigration Official at the Commonwealth Center in Sydney, Australia, but dreamed of traveling the world. On the word of a fortuneteller, Penghlis quits his job, leaves his family and begins his journey to climb Mt.
Testing under way for desert locust pesticide A UNM startup company has begun field tests to prove it can protect crops from the desert locust, a crop-destroying insect, the University reports. The company, EcoPesticides, was founded by two UNM physicians, Ravi Durvasula and Adam Forshaw.
Volunteers are spreading a message of hope in Albuquerque with a simple envelope. Joshua Park, director of the International Youth Fellowship in Albuquerque, said volunteers are collaborating with the Christmas Cantata by delivering 50,000 invitations which include information and tickets to the performance. The Christmas Cantata is a musical performed by the Gracias Choir, which will tour the United States for the first time this year, he said.
Students are putting two weeks of hard work into a large project, just to set it on fire and watch it burn.The annual burning of the Aggie is only a few days away, and the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico Lobo Spirit Volunteers said they are all fired up for this year’s Sept.18 event.
So, Steve Martin wrote a play. Yes, that Steve Martin. And it’s hilarious. It is the imagined meeting of Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso, each in their early twenties, at a random bar in Paris in 1904.
Build and launch your own rocket, see a medieval siege weapon in action, learn to solder and witness a giant remote-controlled robotic face — all in one weekend. The third annual Albuquerque Mini Maker Faire will be held Sept.
Voters will have their voices heard on marijuana laws this November after all. In a special meeting Monday morning, the Bernalillo County Commission voted 3-2 in favor of allowing an advisory measure to be presented to voters on the upcoming ballot regarding the decriminalization of marijuana. The move comes after Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry vetoed a similar measure that would have gone before city residents. The county’s measure itself does not have the potential to change current marijuana laws, but Commission Chairwoman Debbie O’Malley, who voted in favor of the ballot initiative, said putting the measure before voters is the right thing to do. Voters in Bernalillo County should at least have the opportunity to voice their opinions in a poll that will be taken into consideration by local policy- and lawmakers, O’Malley said. “To put it in very succinct terms, let the people speak,” O’Malley said.
Flashing lights, neon tutus and skin-colored leotards lit up Central Avenue for a good cause Friday. Around 25 cyclists rallied at the Duck Pond for a (nearly) naked ride Friday evening to promote sharing the road with vehicles. Lee Ann Ratzlaff, founder of Bikeburque, said bringing people together for a themed ride helps break the barrier between cyclists and drivers on the road. The group rode down Central in various states of undress — although they were careful to not break any laws, she said. “Per the city’s ordinance, there were no main genitals,” Ratzlaff said.
Five Finger Death Punch is on its way to “the wrong side of heaven and the righteous side of hell” as the group travels to Albuquerque in support of their ambitious double release by the same name. Five Finger Death Punch also found controversy when the band’s bassist, Christ Kael, spoke out against photos of 30 Seconds to Mars band members wearing gloves at a meet-and-greet for their fans, according to noisecreep.com.
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