Student Government Appoints New Senator

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Silver City, N.M. – The Student Government of Western New Mexico University recently selected Kymbra Espinosa as Senator for District 9. She is not new to student government as she served as senator last year for extended WNMU campuses such as Deming, T or C, and Lordsburg. What interests Kymbra about student government is the

Student Art Showcased At McCray Gallery

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Silver City, N.M.- The opening for the Student Juried Art Show was held at McCray Gallery today and there was plenty on display from the talented students of WNMU. From huge bronze pieces, to woven fabrics, oil paintings, and photography, there was just about every type of medium offered in classes at WNMU from students

Native American Student Organization Hold Panel; Discusses Standing Rock

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Silver City, NM- Last December, the Native American Student Organization traveled to Standing Rock, North Dakota to help those opposing the Delta Access Pipeline, that is currently back under construction. NASO Advisor and Director of Residence and Housing Paulo Veltri, Professor Scott Fritz, NASO President Benita Harry and special guests Orlando Cruz and Algun Croriz

Mustangs Give Greyhounds Problems in Second and Third Game

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Silver City, N.M. – After dropping the first game, 10-2, the Western New Mexico University softball team bounced back with close games in the second and third game before falling short, 7-8 and 2-4, against in-state rivals Eastern New Mexico University last Friday and Saturday. In the first game, ENMU jumped to a quick 2-0

Student Wellness: Selecting the Right Roommate

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It’s time to start thinking about roommate arrangements for next year, which can be both exciting and slightly nerve-racking. Take some time to sit down and think about the kinds of traits you want in a roommate. Think about your personality, and the sort of people you would get along with. If you already have

Student Spotlight: Karina Marin

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Silver City, NM- The end is almost in site for Karina Marin. A Psychology major with a minor in chemical dependency, Karina came to Western from her home town of Orange Grove, California. She is currently in her last semester of her undergraduate career and had a lot to share from her accomplishments in her last

Art From Within: Inmate Artists on Display

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Silver City, NM- The Miller Library held an exhibit on Thursday for the Art From Within Exhibit done by inmates from the Grant County Detention Center right in Silver City. With plenty of assistance from the city, county, and local representatives of New Mexico government, the Inmate Support Program has been able to flourish inside

WNMU Golf Places 15th at Visit Stocton Cactus Thaw!

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Silver City, N.M. – Last Monday and Tuesday, the Western New Mexico University men’s golf team participated in the Visit Stockton Cactus Thaw! tournament as they finished 15th out of 22 teams. With the tournament taking place at the Brookside Country Club (Stockton, CA), WNMU scored a 296 in the first round and a 288

The Mustang’s WORST Valentine’s Day Pick Up Lines

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Still looking for that last minute Valentine’s date? We at the paper asked some readers for a couple pick up lines and we definitely recommend that you don’t try any of them.   Our student Regent claims to have heard this one multiple times: “Como hace la carnita asada? Ssssss mamacita.” or “How does the