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The annual International Balloon Fiesta ended on Sunday, October 13 and several Mustangs made the trip up to Albuquerque to experience the event. More than 500 hot air balloons are released over a two-week period, colorfully decorating the Albuquerque sky. WNMU student Araceli Sanchez was one of many Mustangs to visit Albuquerque on Saturday. “I
Continue reading ➞ Students Enjoy International Balloon Fiesta
On Wednesday, October 9, the Child Development Center (CDC) and Growing Tree had their first Community Connections event. The CDC staff invited community businesses and organizations to come in and interact with families and any community members who attended. Teachers had the opportunity to choose their community connection based on their current curriculum. Children would
Continue reading ➞ Community Connections: Bringing Early Childhood Programs and Community Together
On Saturday morning, WNMU and Silver City community united to enjoy this year’s Homecoming Parade. The parade started in Downtown Silver City and ended at the end of College Avenue. There were nineteen entries to this year’s parade. There was a contest for the best floats for the following categories: Best Overall (Sweepstakes Award) Best
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
Silver City NM- Western New Mexico University’s own Bruce Wilson has a novel coming out this September. Wilson, an Adjunct Assistant Professor of American History at the University will be debuting his novel, Death in the Black Patch. Wilson will have a signing on September 21, at Tre Rosat in Silver City, NM. The signing
Continue reading ➞ Death in the Black Patch: WNMU Instructor Publishes First Novel
Silver City, N.M.- Last Friday night, the Department of Expressive Arts wrapped up their New Media Festival with one final event- the New Media Performance. The event consisted of new media music with many guests and bands performing. The first performance of the night was called “Drone Desert”, which was produced by Peter Bill and
Continue reading ➞ New Media Festival: New Media Performance
Silver City, N.M.- The Department of Expressive Arts hosted the New Media Festival last Thursday and Friday here at Western New Mexico Univeristy. Everything Wearable Technology Workshop was one of the event that was held Friday night as Peter Bill, Assistant Professor New Media, invited Barry Moon and Jessica Rajko to the McCray workshop to
Continue reading ➞ New Media Festival: Everything Wearable Technology
Silver City, NM- Many gathered on December 11 at the Fine Arts Theater for the Western New Mexico University Fall Commencement Ceremony, hoping to support friends and loved ones who were finally receiving their hard-earned certificates and degrees. The event started off with the singing of the National Anthem by WNMU’s Music Director, Bryant Chaffino,
The Western New Mexico University Basketball were in grasp of capturing their first win of the season when they took on Benedictine-Mesa Redhawks Tuesday night for the second time this season. Unfortunately for WNMU, the game came down to the final seconds and Benedictine was able to score in the final seconds of the game
Continue reading ➞ WNMU Basketball Goes Down in Final Seconds
One thing students may take for granted is the campus bookstore. There when you need it, out of mind when you don’t. But bookstore employees are getting ready for the end of the semester, and are offering a number of deals for students. “The buyback program is all semester, but the biggest time is the