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This is the big day. For some, it’s the dawn of a new era. For others, it’s the beginning of some very dark times. Either way, today is the inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States, the leader of the free world. I’ve spoken at length about the 2016 election and the
Silver City, NM- Perhaps you’ve seen him at the book store, or maybe you’ve seen him lounging in the Chief Justice Chambers on the third floor of the SMB. Rarely seen without his trademark flannel and baseball cap, Thomas Durham is both a distinctive and important member of the Western community, and Grant County as
Hello Mustangs! On behalf of the Associated Students of Western New Mexico University (Student Government), I would like to welcome you to another great semester at Western New Mexico University. I hope that all of you had awesome and relaxing holiday break and are now prepared for the new year and another semester full of
Silver City, NM- The first concert in The President’s Chamber Music Series for the Spring 2017 semester, hosted by Cultural Affairs, kicked off tonight with pianist Awadagin Pratt accompanied by a string quartet. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pratt played into the hearts and ears of an almost completely sold-out Light Hall audience. This concert was
Continue reading ➞ President’s Chamber Music Series Features Pianist Awadagin Pratt
Silver City, NM- At noon on January 21st, the People’s Procession will walk across Silver City. The goal of the event, organized by Jim McIntosh and the People’s Procession Organizers, is to take a stand for diversity, compassion and justice, in a show of unity. The procession will start at La Capilla at 1pm and
Continue reading ➞ The People’s Procession Hopes to Bring Unity and Love to Silver City
This is The Mustang‘s 400th article, coming out about a week after our two year anniversary. I really should have timed things better. I’ve mulled over a lot of ideas for this article, first choosing to discuss what made 2016 such a bad year and later deciding to write about the holidays instead. Neither idea
Continue reading ➞ Editorial: We Wish You A Merry Christmas, And A “Happier” New Year
Silver City NM- Western New Mexico’s School of Business has taken on a ton of new exploits this year, including an international book collaboration with the Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez (UACJ). The project is a series of four books that pertain to the world of business, combining the ideas of authors from different universities
Continue reading ➞ WNMU School of Business Participates in Global Writing Collaboration
Silver City, NM- For those paying attention to current events, something of note are the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline near the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota. Oil companies have been attempting to build a pipeline that will flow under the Missouri River and into Native lands, violating treaties between our government
Continue reading ➞ Local Native Americans Show Support For Standing Rock Protests
Silver City NM- Fall Commencement is showing us the best that WNMU has to offer, with over 200 students graduating with various degrees. 29 year-old Jill Rae Smith is one of those students and she has quite an impressive background. As an undergraduate she will obtain a degree in Sociology with a dual minor in
Silver City, NM- World Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome day, more commonly known as World AIDS Day, was observed by The Center for Gender Equity on Thursday, December 1st. Students had the opportunity to be tested and educated on how one can prevent receiving the virus. Freshman Don Jaramillo organized a panel of people who have been