Western New Mexico University Students Newspaper
Silver City, NM- As a new semester begins, campus clubs and organizations start working towards new goals and plan new events. This was clearly the case for The Native American Club on Wednesday, February 17, as they worked hard selling Indian Tacos in order to raise funds to attend The Gathering of Nations Powwow in
Editor’s Note #2: We mistakenly stated that this article was only co-written by Dr. Felipe de Ortego, when he was in fact the only writer of this piece. We have fixed the error and apologize. Editor’s Note: This story on WNMU’s Language Institute originally appeared on latinopia.com and was written by WNMU’s own Dr. Felipe de
Continue reading ➞ The Mustang Presents: BRAVO ROAD with DON FELÍPE “MEXICAN PROYECTA 100,000”
Silver City, NM- So on behalf of our readers who don’t have windows or anything of that sort, The Mustang would like to report that it snowed this week. (There’s probably one or two of you, right? No?) Anyway, it snowed so much so that classes were cancelled and the University was closed-down on Monday. It
Continue reading ➞ Editorial: So How Do These School Closures Work Again?
Silver City, NM- The Associated Students of Western New Mexico University (ASWNMU) have recently welcomed three new senators into their ranks, including one Breanna Aker, who will be representing District 4, the School of Business. Bre is a junior, hailing from Sunshine, Arizona and graduated from Apollo High School in Glendale, Arizona in 2013. Currently,
Continue reading ➞ Softball Player Breanna Aker Joins Student Government
Silver City, NM- During the fall of 2015, a communication minor was brought to Western New Mexico University. Professor Benjamin Cline, who is currently teaching Public Speaking and Group Communications, was dedicated to bring a communication minor to the University, but saw many obstacles in his path. With a Doctorate of Philosophy in Communication, Cline
Silver City, NM- Do you have a strong interest in the fields of Science and Math? Are you interested in becoming a teacher? WNMU’s new Robert Noyce Teacher Professional Development Workshop just might be the thing for you. The weeklong program starts this summer, from July 10-16, and gives any practicing High School teachers or
Continue reading ➞ WNMU Offers Summer Program Focusing on STEM to Current and Future Teachers
Silver City, NM- A common sight around campus is Social Work student and ASWNMU Secretary Kaity Ellis and her service dog Ranger. If you notice something new about Ranger, it’s probably the new vest marking him as WNMU’s first official service dog. The deceivingly simply looking vest is only the most visible side of the
Continue reading ➞ University President and ASWNMU Award WNMU Service Dog Ranger a New Vest
Editor’s Note: This press release was sent to us by Kendra Milligan, the Coordinator for GRMC Community Health Partnerships. What follows is important information for all members of Western New Mexico University. Silver City, New Mexico, January 25, 2016: Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services (SRSASS) has restored local medical treatment and trauma care for anyone who
Continue reading ➞ Student Safety: SANE Services Restored to Grant County
Silver City, NM- On Thursday, January 14, there was a break-in at the Western New Mexico University Welding Shop, where trespasser’s stole an as yet undetermined amount of welding equipment. Instructor Ray Garcia is offering a $1,000 cash reward to anyone that has any information that can lead to the capture of the offenders and
Continue reading ➞ Welding Instructor Offers $1,000 Reward for Stolen Equipment
Silver City, N.M.- Western New Mexico University Women’s basketball fell Friday night against Regis University 59-48. Offensively, Bay’lee Purdy led the way for Regis by coming away with 25 points and defensively, they were able to hold Western to only 18 points total in the second half. The Rangers (8-8, 6-4 RMAC) took off to
Continue reading ➞ Ranger’s Purdy and Defense Gets Win Over Mustangs