Western New Mexico University Students Newspaper
Deming, NM- On Thursday, September 1, the WNMU Language Institute’s Domestic Program in Deming, NM graduated 18 students to the next level of ESL courses. Nine students were beginners, graduating from level one to level two, while the other nine were in more advanced courses, graduating from level nine to level ten. Director Manuel Rodriguez
Continue reading ➞ Eighteen Students Graduate from WNMU ESL Classes
Cynicism can ruin a lot of things, but it is very important that we don’t allow it to do so. Those of you that live in Silver City may or may not know that this weekend marked the 37th annual Great American Duck Races in Deming, NM, my hometown. This event, not unlike Silver City’s
Continue reading ➞ Editorial: Why Small Town Traditions are Important
ASWNMU PUBLIC MEETING August 25, 2016 I. THE ASWNMU open meeting was held in the Miller Library on the campus of Western New Mexico University on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Dylan Kester, ASWNMU Vice President, called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. II. Opening Ceremonies III. Roll call: Executive Officers present: President – Claudia
Continue reading ➞ ASWNMU Public Meeting Minutes for August 25, 2016
Silver City, NM- The Theta Upsilon chapter of Delta Mu Delta at Western New Mexico University will be holding a fundraiser for local charities on August 31 from 5pm-7pm. The fundraiser will be held at McDonald’s, where members of the business honor’s society will be preparing burgers, chicken nuggets and french fries for the customers.
Continue reading ➞ Business Honors Society to Host Fundraiser at McDonalds.
Hello Everyone! This week has marked the start of a new school year, with many of our previous readers returning to the classroom. It also marks the dawn of a next step or something like that for our incoming Freshmen. This introduction is for them. First of all, welcome. Congratulations on starting college and excellent
I recently had the privilege of working as an ESL teacher for the WNMU Language Institute’s Summer 2016 Intensive Reading and Writing course. One of the very first assignments that I gave the nine students that arrived from Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez was a short personal narrative, written in English. I promised that the best one
When I was younger, I remember watching a few episodes of The Apprentice and it’s far superior spin-off Celebrity Apprentice. I’ll never forget watching Meat Loaf scream at Gary Busey over paintbrushes while Lil Jon struggled to keep the peace, all under the watchful eye of Donald Trump. Now that Trump guy might just be
Continue reading ➞ The Mustang on Election Year 2016: Part II: Donald Trump
Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa- When people think of a career that involves having a great deal of courage and bravery, many will rightfully think of public servants such as firefighters or members of law enforcement, and many will think of members of the armed forces. One that usually gets overlooked however, is a Missionary.
Continue reading ➞ NM Native Amber Tsougas Travels the World As Missionary
I’ve always thought that summer was a season that was meant for relaxing and enjoying some time off. After a year of trying to juggle a full load of college classes as well as maintaining an online publication, I saw the approaching summer as a good opportunity to take some time off and relax. So
Deming, NM- The Deming Branch of Western New Mexico University has recently created a “campus library” called “Take a Book and/or Leave a Book” in an effort to encourage reading for pleasure to students and their families. Kenneth Leupold, director of the Deming branch, has set up a number of bookshelves in various locations in