WNMU Deming Holds Open House for Luna County Community

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Deming, NM- The Western New Mexico University Deming Branch held an open house for the local community on Thursday, November 17. Potential students and their families came by to speak with representatives of the College of Arts and Sciences, Applied Technologies, the Alumni Association, Adult Education Services and the Small Business Development Center.  A wonderful

ASWNMU Secures Free Wednesday Bowling Nights For Students

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Silver City, NM- Attention all bowling leagues! The Associated Students of Western New Mexico University have secured a free bowling night for students on Wednesdays at Silver Bowling Center. On Wednesday nights, students can present their student IDs to the officials at the bowling alley, get a night of free bowling and even receive a

Guest Editorial: My Experience in Baltimore

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Baltimore, MD- As I was dropped off at the airport in El Paso, TX on Wednesday, November 9, it really hit me. I was getting a chance to attend the NCAA Leadership Forum. I was absolutely stoked having the opportunity to travel 2,500 miles to attend the Forum in Baltimore, Maryland. This was a once

Student Activities Hosts (Not So) Silent Library Competition

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Silver City, NM- One of MTV’s classic game shows, Silent Library was recreated by Student Activities Director/Hall Director, Katherine M. Warren, along with multiple students. The actual television show consists of two teams in a library displaying bizarre events, while trying to stay completely silent in order to win a cash prize. In the WNMU

Native American Week: Indian Tacos for Standing Rock

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Silver City, NM- The Native American Club planned a special fundraiser to experience a trip to Standing Rock, New Mexico. Each member of the Club contributed their time to cook and sell Indian tacos. These tasty tacos placed smiles upon students’ and the community’s faces. The taco sale was a part of WNMU’s Native American

WNMU Students React to the 2016 Election Results

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Silver City, NM- After a long and intense election, entrepreneur and reality tv star Donald J. Trump has become the 45th President of the United States in an upset win over Democrat candidate Hillary Clinton. While some were pleased to see a change in government following eight years with a Democratic President, and others were

Native American Week Opens With Flag Dedication

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Silver City, N.M. – Native American Week is back! On Monday evening, the Native American Club dedicated a Native American Flag to the Miller Library as part of celebrating Native American Week at Western New Mexico University. While there are many flags that portray individual Native American tribes, the flag given to the library represents

ASWNMU Public Meeting Minutes for November 4th, 2016

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ASWNMU PUBLIC MEETING November 4, 2016 I.  THE ASWNMU open meeting was held in on the Deming campus of Western New Mexico University on Friday, November 4, 2016. Dylan Kester, ASWNMU Vice President, called the meeting to order at 4:08 p.m.. II. Opening Ceremonies III. Roll call: Executive Officers present: President – Claudia Osuna Vice

The Curse is Lifted: Cubs Win First World Series in 108 years!

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Silver City, N.M. – The curse has finally been lifted after 108 years as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7, making them the 2016 World Series Champions. Some Cubs fans blame the “Billy Goat” curse for never winning a World Series since 1908. This curse came about in 1945, when

Editorial: Will America Recover from the 2016 Election?

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Am I the only one that’s tired of this election? I mean it’s been going on for what, ten years now? It definitely feels like it. It makes me wonder how long the winners actual presidency will seem. More importantly, I wonder how the nation will recover after this election. Regardless of who wins, America