Student Wellness: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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Many of you know that April has begun, and spring is in the air, but the month of April has a deeper meaning to individuals who have experienced sexual assault. April is Sexual Assault Awareness month, and it is an important issue to understand and talk about on a college campus like ours. Sexual assault

Mustang Newspaper to Stop Publishing Fake News

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Silver City, NM- Earlier today, The Mustang editorial staff, (you know, that one guy) announced that the student publication would begin the practice of publishing fake news. After many angry phone calls, death threats and one concerned email, the editor has come forward with a statement. “I never said any of that,” Mustang editor Eric Lowe said.

Vice President Brundage Upset After Being Left Out of Delta Mu Delta’s “Balduary” Event

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Silver City, NM- On Monday, March 20, Delta Mu Delta finally held their long-delayed “Balduary” event in which nineteen men volunteered to have their heads shaved on behalf of men’s health. Sadly, Vice President of Student Affairs Isaac Brundage was not among them, leaving the Vice President feeling a little left out. The event, hosted

Student Spotlight: Juan Pablo Murillo

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Santa Teresa, NM- The back end of the semester can often be the most stressful and trying times for any student, but imagine facing it at the tender age of five years old. Juan Pablo Murillo is a five year old Early Childhood Education major from Santa Teresa, NM who is nearing the end of

Mustangs Sign Kobe Bryant for 2017-2018 Season

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Silver City, N.M. – Kobe Bryant recently announced that he is coming out of retirement and is set to return to basketball for the Western New Mexico University men’s basketball team. The 5-time NBA champion has not played since the 2016 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. “Having someone with the stature of Kobe Bryant

Hernandez Can’t Keep Up with Marin During Heated Checkers Match

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Silver City, NM- A battle of wits took place in the Miller Library between WNMU students Jazmin Hernandez and Karina Marin in the most publicized game of checkers this university has ever seen. There was no shortage of emotions between the two skilled players as they both showed signs throughout of frustration, envy, excitement, and

ASWNMU Secretary Bre Aker Replaced With Coffee Maker

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Silver City, NM- There’s a new Student Secretary in town! While former softball star and beloved Student Government member Breanna Aker had served in the position valiantly since August 2016, thanks to the purchase and installation of the trusty ASWNMU coffee maker, Bre now finds herself out of a job. According to ASWNMU Vice President

Mustang Newspaper to Begin Publishing Fake News

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Silver City, NM- Since 2015, the online publication known as The Mustang has brought at least five or six loyal readers the news regarding the goings on of Western New Mexico University. On April 1, 2017, a new era dawns. “In the past couple of years, a whole new form of journalism has taken shape

Chihuahua Students Welcomed by Western

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Silver City, NM- Four students from the Mexican state of Chihuahua are currently studying with the Western New Mexico University Language Institute as part of the International Program. Diana Chavira (23) and Alejandro Alvidrez (21) hail from Camargo, Chihuahua while Brenda Payan (22) and Angelica Bustamonte (22) come from Delacias, Chihuahua. Diana and Angelica are