Western New Mexico University Students Newspaper
A Collection of Past Mustang Articles.
From Spring 2018 back to Fall 2014
Silver City, NM- An older man approached the Cafeteria on Wednesday and paused, taking a look at the pair of signs above the double-doors leading inside. One read “white only” and the other read “colored only.” The man expressed his discomfort with segregation to the students greeting people before finally entering. While the man’s discomfort
Continue reading ➞ Black Student Union Takes Student Caf Back to Civil Rights Era
Aqua Prieta, MX- Student Life crosses the Mexican border to help those in need. Over the past weekend, Student Life teamed up with an organization called Rancho Feliz to help families across the border. Headed from WNMU to Mexico, Student Life drove through Douglas, Arizona to their destination, Agua Prieta, Mexico. While on this trip,
Santa Fe, NM- On Wednesday Afternoon, University President Dr. Joseph Shepard met with Dr. Barbara Damron, the New Mexico Secretary of Education, to discuss the future of Western New Mexico University. Also in attendance were Board of Regent members Arlean Murillo, Janice Baca-Argabright, and Jerry A. Walz, Esq. as well as representatives of the Associated
Continue reading ➞ WNMU Presents to Secretary of Higher Education
Santa Fe, NM- The Associated Students of Western New Mexico University were among the many organizations from Grant County to participate in the the lobbying session in Santa Fe, NM on Wednesday, January 24. Student Government planned to present their plans for Virtual Applications for the students of Western New Mexico University, while the WNMU
Continue reading ➞ Legislators Meet With Lobbyists on Grant County Day
Silver City NM- 2017 brought a wide range of successes to Western New Mexico University. In particular, the end of the year brought many new changes to the Adult Education Services (AES), as well as an opportunity for extreme growth. AES is a university department that is committed to creating and maintaining academic programs for
Continue reading ➞ Adult Education Services Experience Growth
Silver City, NM- NSLS National Society of Leadership and Success is bringing back their popular Family Feud game night! After the first game night held during welcome week in Fall 2017 proved to be a success, NSLS is hoping to make the NSLS Family Feud a welcome week tradition. “We’re hoping that this event will
Continue reading ➞ National Society of Leadership and Success to Host Family Feud
Silver City, NM- Students are encouraged to take the “SWOT” test from the WNMU Quality Planning Council or QPC. SWOT is a business term for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats and gives students the chance to give their assessment of Western New Mexico University. While students often take smaller assessments, such as course evaluations, the
Continue reading ➞ “SWOT” Assessment Lets Student Voices Be Heard
Silver City, NM- A celebration commemorating the legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luthor King Jr. was held today at Light Hall Auditorium. The ceremony was opened by Mrs. Gloria Bradford and Dr. Isaac Brundage followed by assorted students of Western New Mexico University reading excerpts of Dr. King’s iconic “I Have A Dream” speech.
Continue reading ➞ Keeping the Dream Alive: Mustangs Remember MLK
I have to admit something. I haven’t really in the best of spirits lately. Don’t worry, it’s not anything wrong with my personal life or anything going on in the University. That’s all going fine. No, the thing bothering me is that right now, the world really sucks. I mean really. I’m just not excited
Whether you start singing along, or grimacing at the overplayed sound of Christmas music, the holidays always mean something to everyone. Unlike other celebrations throughout the year, the holidays celebrated near the end are perhaps the loudest, most in-your-face, and dare I say, jolliest times of the year. Being so, we all have heartfelt memories
Continue reading ➞ The Mustang Writers’ Best Holiday Memories