Western New Mexico University Students Newspaper
I recently had the privilege of working as an ESL teacher for the WNMU Language Institute’s Summer 2016 Intensive Reading and Writing course. One of the very first assignments that I gave the nine students that arrived from Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez was a short personal narrative, written in English. I promised that the best one
Silver City, NM- Western New Mexico University has welcomed yet another group the University through the Language Institute during the month of July. Students from Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (UACJ) have been studying English here for the past three weeks as part of an arrangement made by UACJ and WNMU. There are two groups;
Continue reading ➞ WNMU Welcomes Students from Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez
When I was younger, I remember watching a few episodes of The Apprentice and it’s far superior spin-off Celebrity Apprentice. I’ll never forget watching Meat Loaf scream at Gary Busey over paintbrushes while Lil Jon struggled to keep the peace, all under the watchful eye of Donald Trump. Now that Trump guy might just be
Continue reading ➞ The Mustang on Election Year 2016: Part II: Donald Trump
Like most people, I’ve been following the absolute madness that is the 2016 election. Not only are we living witnesses to history being made with the “dreaded” Hillary Clinton winning the Democratic-party nomination. Also, many will tell you that we’re apparently on the brink of the apocalypse with the Republican nomination going to everyone’s favorite
Continue reading ➞ The Mustang on Election Year 2016: Part I: Hillary Clinton
Silver City, N.M. – For the first time in school history, the Silver High girl’s golf brought home a state championship as they were able to win at the Class A-4A New Mexico High School State Golf Championships last May in Roswell. “We are overwhelmed with excitement”, said Assistant Head Coach Gabby Begay, who has
Continue reading ➞ Silver High Girl’s Golf Wins First Ever State Title
Silver City, N.M. – Senior and Scotland native, Calum Hill recently participated in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Championships last May at the Green Valley Ranch Golf Course. Even though Western New Mexico University’s golf team did not reach this year’s championship, Hill was able to compete in the championship individually and finished in
Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa- When people think of a career that involves having a great deal of courage and bravery, many will rightfully think of public servants such as firefighters or members of law enforcement, and many will think of members of the armed forces. One that usually gets overlooked however, is a Missionary.
Continue reading ➞ NM Native Amber Tsougas Travels the World As Missionary
I’ve always thought that summer was a season that was meant for relaxing and enjoying some time off. After a year of trying to juggle a full load of college classes as well as maintaining an online publication, I saw the approaching summer as a good opportunity to take some time off and relax. So
Deming, NM- The Deming Branch of Western New Mexico University has recently created a “campus library” called “Take a Book and/or Leave a Book” in an effort to encourage reading for pleasure to students and their families. Kenneth Leupold, director of the Deming branch, has set up a number of bookshelves in various locations in
There’s a sense of relief that comes with the end of the spring semester. For some reason, it’s always the second half of the year that’s always the most hectic, and I’ve always felt relieved whenever it finally comes to an end. No more online discussions on Canvas, no more research papers to write, and
