The Mustang Staff’s Five Most Overrated Things

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The April slump is often the worst part of the year. It’s the homestretch of the school year and many are starting to feel it. This is a time filled with tension and stress for many as work on final projects kicks off and graduation finally starts to become a reality for seniors. Sometimes, the

Student Wellness: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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Many of you know that April has begun, and spring is in the air, but the month of April has a deeper meaning to individuals who have experienced sexual assault. April is Sexual Assault Awareness month, and it is an important issue to understand and talk about on a college campus like ours. Sexual assault

Mustang Newspaper to Stop Publishing Fake News

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Silver City, NM- Earlier today, The Mustang editorial staff, (you know, that one guy) announced that the student publication would begin the practice of publishing fake news. After many angry phone calls, death threats and one concerned email, the editor has come forward with a statement. “I never said any of that,” Mustang editor Eric Lowe said.

Hernandez Can’t Keep Up with Marin During Heated Checkers Match

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Silver City, NM- A battle of wits took place in the Miller Library between WNMU students Jazmin Hernandez and Karina Marin in the most publicized game of checkers this university has ever seen. There was no shortage of emotions between the two skilled players as they both showed signs throughout of frustration, envy, excitement, and

Regents and Students Pass Student Fees Decrease

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Silver City, NM- On Monday, March 27th, at 7:00 PM in the Miller Library, ASWNMU called a special meeting in order to discuss and pass the two student fees that were tabled at the previous meeting: Student Life and Mustang Entertainment. This special meeting was called due to the Board of Regents having their meeting

Freshman Looking For Donations to Help Homeless Population

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Silver City, NM – On April 4th, Nadia Justiniano will be donating supplies to the homeless for the Gospel Mission. Justiniano is not only asking for donations, but for students to come help and give support to the homeless at 12 p.m. Supplies include food, blankets, clothes and medicines. Even with supplies already at hand

Chihuahua Students Welcomed by Western

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Silver City, NM- Four students from the Mexican state of Chihuahua are currently studying with the Western New Mexico University Language Institute as part of the International Program. Diana Chavira (23) and Alejandro Alvidrez (21) hail from Camargo, Chihuahua while Brenda Payan (22) and Angelica Bustamonte (22) come from Delacias, Chihuahua. Diana and Angelica are

Fifth Annual Hoops 4 Hope Event Takes Place At WNMU

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Silver City, NM- The 5th Annual Hoops 4 Hope took place today in the IM Gym of the P.E. Complex building at WNMU. This event brings a large amount of the community, including those with mental and physical disabilities, to students on campus and offers a unique opportunity for them to interact with one another.

President’s Chamber Music Series: La Catrina String Quartet

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Silver City, NM- The final performance from the President’s Chamber of Music Series was La Catrina String Quartet on March 21st at Light Hall theater. Comprised of four musicians, this group strives to incorporate those Latin-American artists whose work may not be so widely heard as it should be along with being know as a