Western New Mexico University Students Newspaper
Silver City, NM- A common sight around campus is Social Work student and ASWNMU Secretary Kaity Ellis and her service dog Ranger. If you notice something new about Ranger, it’s probably the new vest marking him as WNMU’s first official service dog. The deceivingly simply looking vest is only the most visible side of the
Continue reading ➞ University President and ASWNMU Award WNMU Service Dog Ranger a New Vest
Silver City, NM- On Thursday, January 14, there was a break-in at the Western New Mexico University Welding Shop, where trespasser’s stole an as yet undetermined amount of welding equipment. Instructor Ray Garcia is offering a $1,000 cash reward to anyone that has any information that can lead to the capture of the offenders and
Continue reading ➞ Welding Instructor Offers $1,000 Reward for Stolen Equipment
Silver City, NM- Many gathered on December 11 at the Fine Arts Theater for the Western New Mexico University Fall Commencement Ceremony, hoping to support friends and loved ones who were finally receiving their hard-earned certificates and degrees. The event started off with the singing of the National Anthem by WNMU’s Music Director, Bryant Chaffino,
Silver City, NM- Sarita Reyes is almost through with her WNMU adventure, graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice next May, but she’s left quite a trail of accomplishments behind her. The sister of WNMU alumni Alfredo Reyes and former ASWNMU President Edna Reyes, Sarita began her schooling in fall of 2012, determined to
The Western New Mexico University Basketball were in grasp of capturing their first win of the season when they took on Benedictine-Mesa Redhawks Tuesday night for the second time this season. Unfortunately for WNMU, the game came down to the final seconds and Benedictine was able to score in the final seconds of the game
Continue reading ➞ WNMU Basketball Goes Down in Final Seconds
One thing students may take for granted is the campus bookstore. There when you need it, out of mind when you don’t. But bookstore employees are getting ready for the end of the semester, and are offering a number of deals for students. “The buyback program is all semester, but the biggest time is the
Silver City, NM- Students who attended the recent carnival at the Center for Gender Equality on Wednesday November 18, were in for an afternoon of fun, while at the same time, were able to learn about inequality. The students of Social Inequality and Sociology of Gender worked hard to mix fun carnival games and skits
Continue reading ➞ Carnival Raises Awareness to Battle Inequality
Silver City, NM- Western New Mexico University hosted an art exhibition on Thursday, November 12th, which showcased Ella Sala Myers’ artwork and was free for the public to attend. On May 24, 2014, a plane crashed three miles away from Silver City, New Mexico, killing four people that were aboard. Ella Kirk, age 14, Michael
Silver City, NM- The Native American Club held an open house on Tuesday, November 10 at The Native American Center. Aside from being a great way to open up to the campus community, it was also a good opportunity for students to learn a little more about the organization. Dr. Scott Fritz, one of the
Silver City, NM- SABA, a Navajo artist, came up from Las Cruces, NM on Tuesday to paint a new mural in honor of Native American Week. He brought with him his wife Shana and two kids, Patience and Canyon. SABA is originally from Farmington but belongs to both the Jemez Pueblo and Navajo Nation. Growing