Western New Mexico University Students Newspaper
It’s Christmas! With many of us spending the season with our families and loved ones, many traditions are observed around this time of year. One tradition that seems pretty common amongst most people is the annual viewing of Christmas movies and television specials. A number of students gave their input on what they felt were
Continue reading ➞ The Mustang’s Top 7 Christmas Movies: As Chosen by the Students
Silver City, NM- For those paying attention to current events, something of note are the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline near the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota. Oil companies have been attempting to build a pipeline that will flow under the Missouri River and into Native lands, violating treaties between our government
Continue reading ➞ Local Native Americans Show Support For Standing Rock Protests
Silver City, NM- Fall Commencement is almost here and more than 200 students are ready to take the next step in their lives. One of these students, 26-year-old Nicole Luna, has been at Western for the long haul. She arrived at the university as an undergraduate, participating in the cross-country running team. Now she is
Continue reading ➞ Senior Spotlight: Assistant Cross Country Coach Nicole Luna
Silver City, NM- Is there a classroom where the sun shines through the windows just a little too much? Or a room where the heater refuses to keep the 44 degree weather at bay? Perhaps one you has difficulty understanding an instructor’s lesson plans. These potential issues are important, and fortunately there is an easy
Today is Thanksgiving, so what better time to thank all of our readers for their support. Our publication has grown a lot over the past two years and it wouldn’t have done so without your support. I truly appreciate each and every one of you that comes to our site, reads our articles and shares
Silver City, NM- It was a big day at Western New Mexico University! Juan Felipe Herrera, the Poet Laureate of the United States, was visiting. As Dr. Jack Crocker had put it, WNMU was now the most literate place in the Southwest, due to his presence. Now, there was a common question that I heard
Continue reading ➞ Editorial: Meeting the United States Poet Laureate!
Deming, NM- The Western New Mexico University Deming Branch held an open house for the local community on Thursday, November 17. Potential students and their families came by to speak with representatives of the College of Arts and Sciences, Applied Technologies, the Alumni Association, Adult Education Services and the Small Business Development Center. A wonderful
Continue reading ➞ WNMU Deming Holds Open House for Luna County Community
Silver City, NM- Attention all bowling leagues! The Associated Students of Western New Mexico University have secured a free bowling night for students on Wednesdays at Silver Bowling Center. On Wednesday nights, students can present their student IDs to the officials at the bowling alley, get a night of free bowling and even receive a
Continue reading ➞ ASWNMU Secures Free Wednesday Bowling Nights For Students
Silver City, NM- After a long and intense election, entrepreneur and reality tv star Donald J. Trump has become the 45th President of the United States in an upset win over Democrat candidate Hillary Clinton. While some were pleased to see a change in government following eight years with a Democratic President, and others were
Continue reading ➞ WNMU Students React to the 2016 Election Results
Am I the only one that’s tired of this election? I mean it’s been going on for what, ten years now? It definitely feels like it. It makes me wonder how long the winners actual presidency will seem. More importantly, I wonder how the nation will recover after this election. Regardless of who wins, America
Continue reading ➞ Editorial: Will America Recover from the 2016 Election?