Western New Mexico University Students Newspaper
This press release was prepared by the WNMU Cheer Club. The Cheer Club was brought back to Western in 2012. The requirements to be on the Cheer Club include a tryout involving cheers, a dance, and a school spirit! Practices are held on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7pm to 9pm. They do a lot
Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua, MX; Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX- The Institute of Rural Social Work (IRSW) has been hard at work with our neighbors south of the border, expanding the international reach of WNMU. One student, Jeanine Celeste Romo, has been working on bringing members of another culture to Western New Mexico University, on behalf of IRSR, the
Continue reading ➞ Institute of Rural Social Work Launches Two International Projects
Silver City, NM- The Miller Library hosted a banned books event on Thursday, September 15 in celebration of Constitution Day. The event showcased books banned in many countries that are free to be read in the United States, thanks to the Constitution. Students, faculty, staff and community members performed readings from such diverse books as
Continue reading ➞ Miller Library Showcases Banned Books; Celebrates US Constitution
This piece was prepared by Caitlin Talty. Staying healthy goes beyond exercise and eating vegetables, it encompasses the whole realm of one’s life. Mental health plays a huge part in focusing, getting good grades, and productive social interactions. As students, life can get pretty hectic and stress can influence academic performance, and compromise the state
Continue reading ➞ Student Wellness: Mental Health Awareness Month
This weeks featured club is the Student Social Work Association. This press release was prepared by Leslie Cook, Assistant Professor of Social Work and Director of Field Experience. The Social Work Student Association (formerly called the Social Work Club) has been in existence since the mid 1990’s, when the BSW program was new to Western
Continue reading ➞ Mustang Club of the Week: Student Social Work Association
Deming, NM- On Thursday, September 1, the WNMU Language Institute’s Domestic Program in Deming, NM graduated 18 students to the next level of ESL courses. Nine students were beginners, graduating from level one to level two, while the other nine were in more advanced courses, graduating from level nine to level ten. Director Manuel Rodriguez
Continue reading ➞ Eighteen Students Graduate from WNMU ESL Classes
Silver City, NM- WNMU Athletics has a new Compliance Coordinator. Memphis, Tennessee native Benay Weintraub has joined the Western New Mexico University Athletics program, hoping to keep student athletes on the right track. The position of compliance coordinator is designed to ensure that students are in the best of health, both physically and mentally. They
Continue reading ➞ Benay Weintraub takes on Athletic Advisory Position.
Cynicism can ruin a lot of things, but it is very important that we don’t allow it to do so. Those of you that live in Silver City may or may not know that this weekend marked the 37th annual Great American Duck Races in Deming, NM, my hometown. This event, not unlike Silver City’s
Continue reading ➞ Editorial: Why Small Town Traditions are Important
ASWNMU PUBLIC MEETING August 25, 2016 I. THE ASWNMU open meeting was held in the Miller Library on the campus of Western New Mexico University on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Dylan Kester, ASWNMU Vice President, called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. II. Opening Ceremonies III. Roll call: Executive Officers present: President – Claudia
Continue reading ➞ ASWNMU Public Meeting Minutes for August 25, 2016
This is an agenda for the first ASWNMU Student Government Public Meeting of the year. Associated Students of Western New Mexico University ASWNMU Senate Meeting Thursday, August 25, 2016 Miller Library, 8:30 a.m. I. Call to Order II. Opening Ceremonies III. Roll Call IV. Approval of Agenda V. Approval of Minutes VI. Executive Officer Reports
Continue reading ➞ ASWNMU Senate Meeting Agenda for 8/25/2016