Western New Mexico University Students Newspaper
The Mustang showcases our Western Athletes
National Student-Athlete Day (NSAD) is celebrated annually on April 6.. This day provides an opportunity to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of student-athletes. Many student-athletes take on roles as leaders in their community and serve as role models for other students. The day is dedicated to encouraging families, schools, and communities to support their student-athletes in
Continue reading ➞ Celebrating Mustangs on National Student-Athlete Day
WNMU is welcoming a new cycling club organized and sponsored by former professional cyclist and current Kinesiology professor, Garrett Peltonen. “We live in a great area for cycling and bike riding. In fact, the university could use a cycling club,” said Peltonen. Peltonen mentioned how he is coordinating this club along with Kathy Whiteman, Director
Continue reading ➞ Kinesiology Professor Hopes To Start New Cycling Club
WNMU Cheer is an independent, nonprofit organization. Sarita Reyes is head coach and Victoria Arganda is the assistant coach. The team consists of eight girls including captain Alycia Jacquez. The WNMU Cheer coaches are trying to pursue funding through the university which will help them to provide all team members uniforms and a proper opportunity
Continue reading ➞ WNMU Cheer connects with community, brings school spirit
On Tuesday, October 15, Student Life hosted its first dodge ball game in the Intramural Gym. There were two teams of five people, Team A and Team B. The first round was won by the A Team. The second round finished off one against one. It was Gerald Davis, football coach, against Xavier Saunders, freshman
On Monday, October 14, students gathered in Drag’s Court to celebrate the upcoming Mustang Basketball season with Mustang Madness. Students cheered for the members of the WNMU 2019-2020 mens and womens basketball teams as they were introduced in the dark with neon lights and fog adding to the excitement. The basketball teams tested their skills
Continue reading ➞ Student-Athletes showcase talent at Mustang Madness
Marco Inga es un estudiante proveniente de Lima, Perú. A sus 20 años está trabajando en su sueño de volverse un tenista profesional. Dejó su país para venir a los Estados Unidos con la intención de entrenar de una manera más efectiva. Mientras se esfuerza en el tenis, Inga estudia en Western New Mexico University
Continue reading ➞ Marco Inga: Un Futuro Tenista Profesional
Mustangs gathered in Ben Altamirano Field on Saturday, October 5, to support their WNMU football team during the Homecoming Game, which was also the first night game for the university. Before the game started at 6:00 p.m., everyone had time to have a good time at the homecoming tailgate right outside Ben Altamirano Field. Students
Continue reading ➞ Mustangs Takeover Falcons in Homecoming Game
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
Many people may know him as Ro, but his full name is Roosevelt Anthony Calhoun Jr. He is a student athlete at WNMU who is currently in his junior year this spring of 2019. He is a San Francisco native who was raised in Reno, Nevada. He then transferred to WNMU from the University of
Daylon Russell is from east St. Louis Illinois and Phoenix, Arizona. He is sophomore at Western New Mexico University. He is studying kinesiology and his favorite thing to do is to listen to old school R&B. His goal is to own a physical therapy company. Question: Daylon, I appreciate you taking the time out for