Western New Mexico University Students Newspaper
Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua, MX; Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX- The Institute of Rural Social Work (IRSW) has been hard at work with our neighbors south of the border, expanding the international reach of WNMU. One student, Jeanine Celeste Romo, has been working on bringing members of another culture to Western New Mexico University, on behalf of IRSR, the
Continue reading ➞ Institute of Rural Social Work Launches Two International Projects
Silver City, NM- The Miller Library hosted a banned books event on Thursday, September 15 in celebration of Constitution Day. The event showcased books banned in many countries that are free to be read in the United States, thanks to the Constitution. Students, faculty, staff and community members performed readings from such diverse books as
Continue reading ➞ Miller Library Showcases Banned Books; Celebrates US Constitution
This piece was prepared by Caitlin Talty. Staying healthy goes beyond exercise and eating vegetables, it encompasses the whole realm of one’s life. Mental health plays a huge part in focusing, getting good grades, and productive social interactions. As students, life can get pretty hectic and stress can influence academic performance, and compromise the state
Continue reading ➞ Student Wellness: Mental Health Awareness Month
This weeks featured club is the Student Social Work Association. This press release was prepared by Leslie Cook, Assistant Professor of Social Work and Director of Field Experience. The Social Work Student Association (formerly called the Social Work Club) has been in existence since the mid 1990’s, when the BSW program was new to Western
Continue reading ➞ Mustang Club of the Week: Student Social Work Association
Occupational therapy is the mechanism of helping others perform skills they want, need or are obligated to be able to do. They aren’t like physical therapists, speech therapists, or nurses, they are occupational therapists; they help to fulfill the basic human needs for survival. The scope of their practice revolves around a holistic approach, or
Continue reading ➞ OTA Students Get a Taste of the Real World
I. THE ASWNMU open meeting was held in the Miller Library on the campus of Western New Mexico University on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Dylan Kester, ASWNMU Vice President, called the meeting to order at 8:36 a.m. II. Opening Ceremonies III. Roll call: Executive Officers present: President – Claudia Osuna Vice President – Dylan Kester
Continue reading ➞ ASWNMU Public Meeting Minutes for September 8, 2016
When there is any mention of the name of the biggest band in the world right now, the obvious is asked, “Are there twenty one of them?” The answer is no. There are only two members in this band, and they are not pilots, at least not in the literal sense of being able to
Continue reading ➞ Twenty One Pilots: Reaching the Few, the Proud, and the Emotional
San Diego, CA- The sun was setting and the weather was cool. Fans of all ages, kinds, and sizes were gathering for one of the most important days of the year; football season was beginning. As the crowd entered the stadium, the excitement was tangible in the air. This was the moment everyone was waiting
Deming, NM- On Thursday, September 1, the WNMU Language Institute’s Domestic Program in Deming, NM graduated 18 students to the next level of ESL courses. Nine students were beginners, graduating from level one to level two, while the other nine were in more advanced courses, graduating from level nine to level ten. Director Manuel Rodriguez
Continue reading ➞ Eighteen Students Graduate from WNMU ESL Classes
Silver City, N.M. — The Western New Mexico Football team is just a couple of days away to opening their 2016 season. Last season the Mustangs finished with a 4-7 record (3-6 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) and placed seventh in the RMAC standings. This Saturday the Mustangs will be opening up on the road
Continue reading ➞ WNMU Football Ready to Kick Off New Season
