Creative Commerce Kicks Off Their First Lecture

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Silver City, NM- After donating a $10,000 grant, the Power Company of New Mexico (PNM) begin their powerful and innovative sets of Emerging Technologies and Creative Commerce lectures centered to the artistic entrepreneurs of Silver City. PNM plan to develop people to see the potential on new creative economies, and what ever way to do

Student Life Hosts 3-on-3 Basketball Tournment

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Silver City, NM- On Sunday November 12, Student Life hosted an event aimed at basketball enthusiasts from all over campus. There was no doubt that each court would be filled this weekend as fans of the sport took over the intramural gym. Teams would compete for the grand prize of an NBA jersey for each

WNMU Art Club and Student Life Create Project for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Silver City, NM- On August 28, 1963, American minister and activist, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have A Dream” speech to a massive crowd of civil rights marchers. His speech, among several statements, sent out of a powerful message of unity, and expressing that unity is the Office of  Student Life and

Mustangs Take Back the Night

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Silver City, NM- The walls of the university’s campus echoed with the motivational chanting of courage of students, faculty and staff on a mission to take back the night. “Take Back the Night” is an international event and non-profit organization created to cease sexual violence and bring a support group for victims of such. Participants

WNMU Welcomes Students to Fall Open House

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Silver City, NM- On November 4th, Western New Mexico University hosted their fall open house, where they welcomed a total of 350 guests from Las Cruces, Gallup, Deming, Douglas and Bisbee, 187 of them being high school students and potential Mustangs. Old James Stadium was decorated with balloons and had many booths handing out WNMU

Celebrating Dia de los Muertos at Miller Library

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Silver City, NM- The once quiet and tranquil Miller Library was filled with the rich sounds of Mariachi Plata in commemoration to the Day of the Dead. Dia de los Muertos, in English “day of the dead” is a Mexican tradition held on November 1st used to honor and remember loved ones that have passed

The Widespread Craze of Stranger Things

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After 8 months of short teasers and anticipated waiting, Stranger Things 2 is finally returning, with more spooks, flickering lights, and plenty of Eggo Waffles. For those late to the party, Stranger Things takes place in the fictional town of Hawkings, Indiana, and tells the story of how one night, a young boy named Will

Delta Mu Delta Holding Raffle to Benefit Lordsburg Youth

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Silver City, NM- The international business honors society, Delta Mu Delta is hosting a raffle raising donations on Saturday, October 28th. A portion of the donations acquired are meant for non-profit organizations in Silver City and Lordsburg. Delta Mu Delta President, Jonah Barrera explained the motive and idea behind the raffle. “The raffle helps Delta

Student Life Hosts Oktoberfest Celebration

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Silver City, NM- On Friday, October 20th the Light Hall patio was filled with lively traditional German music and mouthwatering cuisine. Students and staff gathered for a more school-friendly adaptation of the traditional Oktoberfest, a folk festival traditionally celebrated in Munich, Germany since 1811. Student Life helped serve food such as schnitzel, wurst, pretzels with

‘Poppy.Computer’ by Poppy: A Mustang Review

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This is Poppy. This is her album. Her debut album. Her debut album is called Poppy.Computer. Known for her short robotic phrases and weird YouTube videos, Poppy released her new debut album on October 6, 2017. Though her character contains lore and is the subject of many conspiracy theories, Poppy is also a talented musician.