Several bike rental programs currently exist at UNM, and more may be on the way. UNM Recreation Services’ rental program allows students to rent bikes, U-locks and helmets for $40 per week or $10 per day. Parking and Transportation Services allows UNM departments to rent bikes for free to faculty and staff under its Lobo Bikes program.
I’m sitting here at my computer in Houston, Texas and wanted to let you all know that this morning, I “Took One for Raymond” by having my annual flu shot. For those of you who may be new to the UNM campus or have no idea what I’m talking about, I’d like to explain. Raymond is my son.
Former UNM head football coach Mike Locksley was very emotional after what would be his last game with the Lobos. “It was unacceptable to lose that game,” Locksley said.
The UNM Volleyball team won game one, and then it was done. The Lobos (7-4) fell to Texas Christian University (14-1) in three of four games: 25-18, 16-25, 21-25, 19-25, in front of 2,272 fans on ‘Jam Johnson’ and ‘Love Red, Live Green’ night Friday at Johnson Center.
The UNM men’s soccer team has finished its non-conference schedule undefeated. The Lobos, ranked No.11 in the nation, beat Loyola Marymount 2-0 on Friday night to take UNM to 6-0-2 for the season. Forward Devon Sandoval took over the game in the second half, providing the assist for midfielder Giovanni Rollie’s goal before scoring one of his own with a volley.
The UNM women’s soccer team scored late, but still beat the Sooners on Friday. The game looked to be headed to overtime after Oklahoma’s Dria Hampton tied the game with 10 minutes left, but Lobo forward Jennifer Williams scored her second goal of the game with five minutes remaining to beat the Sooners 2-1. “We fought the whole entire game,” Williams said.
Lobo recruit Joshua Butts was arrested Saturday for aggravated DWI in a car registered to head football coach Mike Locksley. According to the police report the vehicle was registered to Michael and Kia Anika Locksley with the license plate reading, 34UNM02. Butts was also charged with a minor in possession of alcohol, reckless driving and driving without a license. Three other individuals, Brian Salazar, Desiree Cordova and Ashley Wellito, all under the age of 21, were also arrested for being under the influence of alcohol.
The UNM volleyball team opens its Mountain West Conference (MWC) play tonight at Johnson Center against a familiar foe, the MWC powerhouse Texas Christian University. “We have a rivalry against TCU,” senior outside hitter Kelly Williamson said.
The Lobo men’s soccer team will try to continue its unbeaten start to the season when it takes on Loyola Marymount tonight.
The UNM women’s soccer team takes on Oklahoma tonight as both teams look to establish a winning record. The Lobos are currently 4-4-2 while the Sooners are 5-5. The “Stuff the Stadium” game on Friday will be the Lobos’ third straight home game, after playing five straight games on the road. Junior Natalie Jenks said the team has been practicing well this week and expects the team to come out with a victory. “We’re pretty excited about it,” she said.
Editor’s Note: This letter is in response to Luke Holmen’s article “Roybal: Students want rec center,” published Wednesday. Editor, I must say I admire Roybal’s ability to read the minds of thousands of students and interpret their desires in a manner completely contradictory to numerous surveys and votes.
Editor, As a former justice in ASUNM’s Student Court who worked very hard to make the voice of the students heard, I have to say I was completely flabbergasted upon reading Luke Holmen’s article, “Roybal: Students want rec center,” published Wednesday.
Editor’s Note: This letter is a response to Patricia Morris’ letter, “Require special UNM skateboard license,” published Thursday. Editor, Patricia Morris is absolutely correct!
Editor, Though the lack of customer service in the UNM One-Stop Enrollment Services seems to be the rule, I would like to share with you my experience with the “exception.” Her name is Janet (I am unsure of the spelling); she rocks braces, a pink watch and a double-stone ring. I have never before written a letter like this on an entirely unsolicited basis.
While none of the students, administration members or anyone on the planning committee knows if a new recreation center will be built or if Johnson Gym will be renovated, Recreational Services says it’s clear Johnson is aging and over capacity. The 7,800 seat facility, built in 1957 as UNM’s main gym, now accommodates the physical education and exercise science departments, as well as portions of Lobo Athletics and recreational services.
UNM’s Student Health and Counseling center made the switch to electronic records last month, making students’ records safer but nurses’ jobs harder. SHAC Director Beverley Kloeppel said the electronic system is safer because it eliminates risk of illegible practitioners’ notes.
UNM parking officials enforced penalties in 1908, the same way they do 2011. A century-old parking ticket was one of the items discovered inside a time capsule buried at Hodgin Hall in 1908 and opened Wednesday night at the alumni building’s grand re-opening.
Some UNM students had the opportunity to visit colleges across the southwest this summer to bring back ideas for improving student life at UNM. The visits were arranged by Walt Miller, associate vice president for Student Life, and included delegates from ASUNM and GPSA who observed recreation facilities, housing facilities, student health centers and food service/dining options.
UNM dedicated a wing on the third floor of the Centennial Engineering Center Aug. 23 to a small, but still emerging branch of science. The nanomaterials and nanomedicine lab is a major initiative that involves federal and state funding, along with grants, and features collaborative efforts from different academic disciplines at UNM, including the Cancer Center and the Department of Chemical and Nuclear Engineering, as well as Sandia National Laboratories.
The Mexican consulate in Albuquerque granted UNM and the UNM Foundation $50,000 for student scholarships during a press conference Wednesday.
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