Western New Mexico University Students Newspaper
Silver City, N.M.- Last Saturday the Western New Mexico University softball team was able to come away with a split against the Metro State University Denver (21-11, 16-4 RMAC) winning the first game, 10-5, but falling short in extra innings in the second game, 9-8. With a scoreless first inning, Mustangs opened up on their
Continue reading ➞ WNMU Captures First Game But Falls In Extras In Second Game
Silver City, NM- At noon on March 19, 2016, the annual Mustang Showcase kicked off at the Old James Stadium. The event was organized by Matthew Lara, the Director of Admissions, and Devin Stroman, Coordinator of Student Services, and is designed to show-off both the campus and the departments to prospective students hoping to attend
Continue reading ➞ Mustang Showcase Shows Off Campus to Future Students
This is a short story submitted to the Undergraduate Writing Contest by WNMU student Chantal Elena Mitchell. Chantal’s work placed first in one category and was runner-up in another. She is a Junior from Truth or Consequences, NM currently taking her General Studies. On most mornings Renata wanders outside after taking her daily medication, diligently
Continue reading ➞ Creative Writing Contest: “Snake” by Chantal Elena Mitchell
Silver City, N.M.- Last Friday night was Senior Night, as both teams struggled offensively but the Western New Mexico University women’s basketball team were able to snug by New Mexico Highlands University (4-23, 2-20 RMAC) to get the win, 58-48. The Mustangs limited the Cowboys 14-54 (25) in overall shooting and 2-16 (12) in three
Silver City, NM- On Tuesday, February 23rd, you may have noticed a few a few flyers and posters around campus declaring: Black Lives Matter. In fact, they were hard to miss. The message behind the material however may have been harder to see. “What this day is about is that we are tired of silence.”
Continue reading ➞ Students Hold a Black Lives Matter Campaign at WNMU
Deming, NM- Mary Anderson, who teaches dual-credit CNA courses for both Deming Public Schools and Western New Mexico University, has recently been chosen for the title of “Region V Advisor of the Year” for SkillsUSA, beating out nominees from 14 other states. SkillsUSA is an organization designed to educate students hoping for careers in technology
Continue reading ➞ WNMU CNA Instructor Honored with SkillsUSA Award
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-It looks like “lip-sync fever” is here to stay. This lively and free event, held by WNMU’s own Marketing Club in a packed Light Hall theater, was a delight for students who enjoyed seeing their peers having fun up on stage as characters from widely loved groups and lip syncing to their favorite
It’s well known that HIV is an epidemic that effects many people, but what you may not know is that roughly 26% of those infected are between the ages of 13 and 24. This is a shocking statistic, but what’s even more sobering is the fact that HIV is totally preventable. Mr. Hugh Epping is