Western New Mexico University Students Newspaper
Silver City, NM- A good percentage of the student population at Western New Mexico University attend the University due in no small part to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration policy, also known as DACA. DACA is a policy put in place by President Obama that allows undocumented immigrants between the ages of 16
Silver City, NM- Volleyball player Aspen Luna has seen the world! Though she considers Arizona to be her home, Aspen was born in Illinois. Her father was once a Marine and worked as Federal Agent with NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service), with postings all over the world, giving Aspen a very global education. Due to
Hello everyone, It’s week four of the Fall semester, so it’s about time you hear from us. For the incoming freshman currently suffering through their first few weeks of college, welcome. We’re the Mustang, WNMU’s premiere student-run publication. We’ve existed since the dawn of the University, give or take a few lulls in publication. Campus
Silver City, NM- The Associated Students of Western New Mexico University are providing free Snow Cones for all students throughout the Summer months. On Wednesdays, between 12-m and 2-m, students can go to the third floor of the Student Memorial Building for an ice-cold treat. Among the wide variety of flavors offered by Student Senator
Continue reading ➞ ASWNMU Offer Snow Cones Throughout the Summer
Silver City, NM; Deming, NM- The Student Occupational Therapy Association, housed under the WNMU Occupational Therapy Program, will be holding a raffle to kick off the start of Fall Semester. Several local business from the Deming and Silver City areas are participating in the raffle and all proceeds will go toward the WNMU Occupational Therapy
Continue reading ➞ WNMU’s Student Occupational Therapy Association to hold Raffle
This isn’t going to be much of an editorial since honestly the subject doesn’t really merit much more than a paragraph. However, this is something that is topical and it annoys me, two of the criteria from which I select what I’ll write about for the month. In fact, this “controversy” that I’m about to
Continue reading ➞ Editorial: What’s With This “Wonder Woman Controversy?”
Santa Fe, NM- A special session for the New Mexico House of Representatives was held on Wednesday, May 24. Among the topics on the agenda was funding for both the New Mexico Legislature and in-state universities. Funding for both had been vetoed by Governor Susanna Martinez earlier this year. After presenting an updated budget proposal
Continue reading ➞ Status Of Higher Education Funding Still To Be Determined
There aren’t too many shows that create a controversy and have the entire world talking, but recently there has been one that has created quite an uproar, with some viewing the show as a learning experience, and others viewing it as inappropriate for certain audiences. Netflix has created much thought after the debut of “13
Silver City, NM- On Friday, May 12, the WNMU Class of 2017 walked. For some it was simply the next step of their careers, with plans to pursue a Master’s degree or further certification. For others, it is the culmination of a years-long journey filled with laughter, tears, long stressful study sessions and wild Great
Silver City, N.M.- In the countless minutes that go along with the days, there can be brought about infinite memories with each moment that a person exists. Whether those memories are in the far past, the near past, or the present moment that has just passed, the memories in a person’s mind that are kept
Continue reading ➞ Guest Editorial: Western, Thanks for the Memories