Western New Mexico University Students Newspaper
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
There’s a sense of relief that comes with the end of the spring semester. For some reason, it’s always the second half of the year that’s always the most hectic, and I’ve always felt relieved whenever it finally comes to an end. No more online discussions on Canvas, no more research papers to write, and
Silver City, NM- On Saturday, students and community members were invited to go on an adventure through the five islands that make up Polynesia. Among these islands include Hawaii, American Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, and New Zealand. These islands have a culture descended from the indigenous people of Polynesia that share quite a few things in
Continue reading ➞ Fourth Annual Polynesian Night Offers Unique Food and Fun for WNMU
Silver City, NM- Anna Daggett was one of 400 students to receive a degree from Western New Mexico University on Friday, May 13, 2016. At only twenty years old, Anna received her Bachelors of Arts in the study of English and is now one step closer to her goal to be a music therapist, with
Silver City, NM- The new guard of Associated Students of Western New Mexico University had their first meeting on Monday, May 9 at 7pm. This was also the last meeting of the academic year. President of the Associated Students Claudia Osuna and newly-appointed Vice President Dylan Kester led the incredibly brief special meeting in which
Continue reading ➞ New ASWNMU Hosts First (and Last) Meeting of the Year
Silver City, NM- Samantha Munoz wasn’t entirely sure what she wanted to do when she came to Western New Mexico University in fall of 2012. She was an undeclared freshman with a strong interest in helping others, as well as a passion for softball. She originally intended to just play softball and go to school
Silver City, NM- Linzy and Lacy Granger were originally going to be just another student spotlight interview. As the pair sat expectantly by the deli, waiting to be interviewed, one could see that despite being identical twins, they weren’t exactly two of a kind. Linzy sat at the edge of her seat, waiting expectantly and
Continue reading ➞ Student Spotlight: Linzy and Lacy Granger
Here are the winners of the ASWNMU Student Government Elections President Claudia Osuna Ochoa Vice President Dylan Kester* Secretary Breanna “Bre” Aker Treasurer Tim Stillman Attorney General Harry Wetton* Governmental Affairs Director AsiaMarie Garcia* Senators Annely Heinze Alvarado Maya Garcia Gemma Goodland Linzy Granger Sheila Menezes Sky Klaus Shannon Rich Ross White Brandon Woods Kaitlin
Continue reading ➞ ASWNMU Student Government Announces Election Winners
Silver City, NM- Everyone knows Kaity. The 21 year-old Social Work major was born in Odessa, TX, but grew up in Deming, NM. Currently a third year Social Work student at Western New Mexico University, Kaity is just now wrapping up her second year as part of Student Senate and now has set her sites