Western New Mexico University Students Newspaper
I recently met up with our WNMU cross country team as they started their workout early in the morning in preparation for their upcoming track season. Although we do not have an official track team, all of our cross country runners compete in the Spring in a shortened track season. They have workouts three times
On Thursday February 28th, Western New Mexico University hosted a one-day exhibit for Black History Month. The exhibit was to show off all the trials and tribulations African-Americans face daily. It also showed all the racial slander that is displayed in our world today towards black individuals. The wise man in charge of this exhibit
Continue reading ➞ One-Day Exhibit: Items Showcasing Racism, Featuring Khalid El-Hakim
With March approaching at the end of this week, that also means that the month of February, Black History Month, is coming to an end. During this month we acknowledge the hardships faced by the African Americans who helped build this country. We remember all of the discrimination and dehumanization they faced, and we try
Starting this week, students of Western New Mexico University will have new changes to their access to health services. The WNMU Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management has partnered with Hidalgo Medical Services (hms-nm.org, 888-271-3596) to provide medical, mental health and now dental services for students. Medical health services will be provided to students
New Mexico Senate & House of Representatives are starting the day with ancient Hindu prayers on February 7th Both New Mexico Senate and House of Representatives in Santa Fe will open their February seven sessions with Hindu mantras, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from
Amaris is graduating with her Masters in Social Work this fall 2018. Following graduation, she will be remaining in the local Silver City area to begin working in a counseling center for trauma and recovery. The Social Work Department will be having a pinning ceremony the night before graduation to celebrate the graduates in their
Continue reading ➞ Inspiring Student Spotlight: Masters Graduate Amaris Ramirez-Fey
Q: Hello LeShauntai Adams how are doing? Are you excited for this year’s upcoming Great Race 53? A: Hello and yes, I’m excited for Great Race 53! It’s one of the events I look forward to planning every year! Q: What exactly is your role in this great race 53? A: I am the president
Continue reading ➞ Q & A with Mustang Entertainment President LeShauntai Adams
Take Back The Night is an event that has a long history of fighting against sexual violence. The original Take Back The Night in the 1970s was done as a march held to raise awareness for violence against women. The purpose in Take Back The Night is to protest against violence and fear. Marches are
Election participation is considered to have significant value because it allows for people to have a voice in who gets elected into important government positions. There are many reasons as to why some students will be voting in the midterm elections and why some students are choosing not to vote. The choice can often be
Continue reading ➞ Student Voting Participation in 2018 Midterm Elections