Western New Mexico University Students Newspaper
Silver City, NM- When Shelby Turner was first encouraged to try out golf back in the 8th grade, she probably had no idea that it would someday get her into college. Well one of the things; she also has a number of scholarships that helped out too. Shelby graduated from high school last summer as
Silver City, NM- Senior Day took place last Saturday for the Western New Mexico University football team as they faced Chadron State College. The game looked in favor for WNMU as they scored the first 13 points of the game, but CSC answered the next 31 points to make the final score 31-13. Defense for
Continue reading ➞ WNMU Hosts Senior Day, But Falls Short 31-13
Sliver City NM- On Thursday, November 5th, the WNMU School of Business hosted a guest speaker, Dr. Roberto Coronado, at the GRC building. Coronado, the Assistant Vice President-In-Charge and Senior Economist at the El Paso branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, spoke to students and faculty about monetary policy and the influence that
Continue reading ➞ WNMU School of Business Hosts Guest Speaker
Deming, NM- Many find themselves with some pretty hectic schedules to manage once they enter college. Others find that they have some enormous obstacles that they must overcome. These things can wear us out and keep us down. Hopefully though, hearing the story of WNMU Freshman Alexandro Rubio and his mother, Flor, will be just
Silver City, NM – Patrick Lopez, a 40-year-old Social Work student at WNMU, has been working hard this past year to bring the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) to Silver City. He is hoping to have it established by January. Patrick found out that he was losing his vision in April 2011 due to
Continue reading ➞ Patrick Lopez Works to Bring NFB to Grant County
Editor’s Note- Our very own Marivel Medel recently went on a trip to Ciudad Juarez along with the rest of the WNMU Millennium Honors Students. This is her own, first-person account of the class trip and her experiences across the border. Ciudad Juarez, Mexico- Our interdisciplinary cultural exploration of Dia De Los Muertos starts in
Continue reading ➞ Guest Editorial: Juarez Embraces WNMU Honors Millennium Students
Lakewood, CO- With a Saturdays win against Colorado Christian University, the Western New Mexico University volleyball team clinched a spot in the conference tournament. The Mustangs (16-7, 11-4 RMAC) swept the Cougars (12-13, 7-8 RMAC) in three sets (25-15, 25-19, 25-20). WNMU outgained CCU by hitting an outstanding .304 (43-10-97) and holding them to just
Continue reading ➞ WNMU Clinches Playoff Spot After 3-0 Sweep
Silver City, NM- Maybe you hadn’t realized it yet but many WNMU students have real, bona fide talent and it was showcased in an amazing and diverse line up at Light Hall Theater on Wednesday the 29th. The WNMU Marketing Club hosted the Mustang Talent Show, held in honor of breast cancer awareness month. Students
Continue reading ➞ Marketing Club Presents: Mustang Talent Show
Alamosa, CO- The Western New Mexico University football team earned their first win away this season after defeating Adams State University 36-20. Not only had the Mustangs out-gained the Grizzlies (3-6, RMAC 3-4) in total offense 485 to 393, but they also took away three interception; one for a touchdown return by Alfonso Wilson. The
Co-Written by Hannah Gray Deming, NM- Ambassadors for several of the academic schools available at Western were present at the Masters Fair last Wednesday, held at the Deming Campus. It was a friendly and helpful atmosphere, where WNMU students looking to learn about the Masters programs offered were welcomed and accommodated. Mr. Cruz Rodriguez, a
