Not a long time ago, or even in a galaxy far, far away, the Student Activities Center organized a Star Wars Day event on campus. The event, dubbed “Revenge of the Sixth,” is in its fourth year at UNM.
Editor, If I were to wonder why this publication gives voice to people who are as far out of touch with reality as your most recent letter regarding GPSA’s divestment decision, would I be taking political discourse on this campus too seriously?
It is that time of year: finals looming, papers bearing down, projects hanging overhead. You are probably neglecting your health, forgoing sleep, exercise and healthy eating as you gear up for the end. Am I right?
A new Subway Café opening on Central Avenue will offer more to customers than the standard sandwich. Lethy Bernal, owner of the café, said the new business, which is planned to open Wednesday, will be a traditional Subway, but it will include a full coffee bar.
The Albuquerque Police Department said it deployed a SWAT team to the scene of Armand Martin’s shooting death because he refused to leave the house and posed a danger to others. An APD officer shot and killed Martin on Saturday evening after Martin barricaded himself inside his house.
Members of the student movement Our UNM demanded more student inclusion on administrative decisions, advocated for greater transparency and insisted on increased accountability of administration and student government.
James Johnson junior, political science “I just feel like it’s been a really long semester and it’ll be nice to get it over with. I’m looking forward to the summer. Just have to get through finals, but we’ll make it.” Amir Nafchi, second year masters student, ...
UNM is conducting a nation-wide search for a new vice president for human resources. Search coordinator Lisa Marbury said the search committee recently approved the advertisement and position profile and will advertise the position for one month before beginning the selection process.
It didn’t look like Drew Bridges was making his first start in almost two months. In fact, Bridges was the team’s most effective pitcher on Sunday. Thanks to Bridges’ 4.1 shutout innings of work, UNM routed San Diego State 13-5 to stay tied atop the Mountain West standings with UNLV.
Editor, I am writing this in response to Elisheva H. Levin’s letter titled “GPSA has no right to dictate foreign policy.” There are several premises in her letter that are simply wrong, starting with the idea that students (as represented by GPSA) are somehow dictating foreign policy.
Editor, The Graduate and Professional Student Association has acted unprofessionally and maliciously, and has sullied the University of New Mexico.
Editor, This week our campus was visited by preachers bearing the message that all Christians must live perfect lives. Their names were Steve and Sebastian. Their voices filled the patio air on the east side of the SUB with accusations, condemnation, and promises of eternal hellfire.
New Mexico capped its spring exhibition schedule with a scoreless draw against FC Tucson, a semi-pro club, Saturday night in Tucson, Arizona.
Only two men’s teams and five women’s programs competed at Friday’s Don Kirby Tailwind Open, but the Lobos still posted strong marks. UNM competed against New Mexico State, UTEP, New Mexico Highland and the New Mexico Military Institute.
A new student organization aims to build connections between entrepreneurs and innovators across campus. The Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization club hosted its first event Thursday night. At the event, the group introduced entrepreneurs to the events’ attendees.
Sports Briefs Baseball Starting pitcher Josh Walker recorded his 23rd career win with New Mexico’s 5-3 win over Air Force on Sunday at the Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colo. Walker (4-1) pitched 7 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs off nine hits with three strikeouts and one ...
Sexual Assault Awareness month is over, but some UNM organizations continue their work to prevent assault on campus. Shaya Rogers, a member of the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, said her organization, along with the Women’s Resource Center and other entities on campus, hosted several events to raise awareness of sexual assault throughout April.
The Associated Students of the University of New Mexico resolved their stance on University divestment at a senate meeting Wednesday night. Resolution 16S calls for the creation of a permanent committee at UNM to review, evaluate and monitor issues related to socially responsible investments.
Getting to the top is hard, staying there is even harder. That’s what the New Mexico baseball team found out last weekend after getting swept by Mountain West rival UNLV. With the sweep, the Rebels are now tied atop the conference standings with the Lobos.
The New Mexico softball team continues to look for stability among the pitching staff after being handily outscored by in-state rival New Mexico State.
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