In light of their Feb. 25 no-confidence vote, faculty members are calling for a re-examination of the shared-governance model UNM uses for crucial policy decisions. Richard Wood, president of the Faculty Governance Committee, said his constituents would like to see faculty members play a greater role in decision-making in every aspect of UNM's governance.
The play "Real Women Have Curves" is about five Latinas working in a Los Angeles sweatshop, which blends into an overarching theme of family bonds and women's strength. "They make dresses where they get paid for a dress at $13 apiece, and they're sold for $200," director Salomé Martinez-Lutz said.
A hip-hop-infused modern farce meets ancient Greece in Mars Mraz's "Greek Row Tragedy," which premieres tonight at Rodey Theater at 7:30. The tale, a modern adaptation of Euripides' "The Bacchae," chronicles a frenzy of sorority girls sweeping across the nation at the urging of a lewd choreographer seeking revenge, and the attempts of one man to stop the madness.
More than 6,000 people search for a bone marrow match every day, and the likelihood of success is low. "The chance of someone being a match is about 1 in 100,000," said Nawid Farhad, president of the UNM Afghan Student Association. Farhad said that inspired the ASA to host a marrow donor drive, in collaboration with the National Marrow Donor Program, on Tuesday and Wednesday in the SUB.
Contrary to what was printed on Tuesday, the ASUNM bill proposed increasing the limit on campaigning funds by $100 for each office, not just for senators.
Kevin Boyar, a student accused of bringing weapons into the dorms last year, was convicted earlier this week on one count of carrying a firearm on campus. Boyar and his attorney plan to appeal the decision on the grounds that Boyar did not know guns were not allowed on campus.
Editor, As a student who recently returned from a year abroad, I can attest to the true value of both the International Studies program and the office that oversees it. I read with great disappointment Donald Duran's article about the proposed legislative budget cuts that might spell the end of a wonderful department at UNM at a time when it is most necessary.
"Wonder Women, Super Queens" is a drag performance organized by Marshall Martinez, chairman of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. The show is a variety of singing, dancing and dramatic interpretation. Martinez said he has wanted to do a performance like this for more than a year.
In these times of economic stress and in a world where higher education is becoming increasingly important, it is imperative that we make getting an advanced degree within reach of everyone willing and able to put themselves through the rigors to earn a degree.
GPSA has chosen to side with the faculty by voting to support the five motions passed at last week's meeting. In a council meeting Tuesday, GPSA members resolved to support the faculty's initiatives. "We want to support this and put strength behind it," said Becky Ellis, UNM graduate student.
In what was the game of the year for the UNM men's basketball team, senior Tony Danridge ended his Pit career on top. The senior finished the night with a career-high 29 points. "(It's) just a great way to go out," Danridge said. Danridge capped his scoring at the Pit with a final free throw with 6.
On a night of lasts, the possibility of a first was born. For the first time ever, the UNM men's basketball team will have at least a share of the Mountain West Conference regular-season title. The Lobos have never won a MWC regular-season title, but they captured one in the WAC in 1994.
Construction of UNM's Rio Rancho campus began more than a week ago, and officials say work will proceed despite the recent revelation that state law requires off-campus facilities to be authorized by the Legislature. The University is backing House Bill 354, which asks the Legislature to authorize construction of the campus, an expansion of the existing West Side campus.
What comes after winter in New Mexico? Allergy season. And it has arrived in full force. Juniper pollen counts were close to 500 last time I checked, and that is high, in case your nose hadn't noticed. Next will come mulberry and other trees, then a summer full of grass itches and, finally, sneezy fall weeds.
Construction of UNM's Rio Rancho campus began more than a week ago, and officials say work will proceed despite the recent revelation that state law requires off-campus facilities to be authorized by the Legislature. The University is backing House Bill 354, which asks the Legislature to authorize construction of the campus, an expansion of the existing West Side campus.
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