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This is the second-place winner of the Creative Writing Contest’s Non-Fiction Category. Written by Raymond Stryker, a senior pursuing a degree in Environmental Sustainability. He is also a Veteran, retiring from the United States Army in 2011 after 25 years of service. This is “How to Hunt Big Game” by Raymond Stryker. When going outdoors
Continue reading ➞ Creative Writing Contest: “How to Hunt Big Game” by Raymond Stryker
Silver City, N.M.- Last Monday on March 21st, Western New Mexico University hosted the fourth annual Hoops 4 Hope event, which turned out to be a huge success. The event, which was led by the Special Needs Committee and Office of Communications, was open to community for those who suffer for a physical or mental
Disclaimer: Explicit lyrics are included in this article, as the album is explicit as well. After all of his recent Grammy wins, Kendrick Lamar is at the top of his game right now both critically and commercially.But lyrically, he is still crushing everyone in his way while staying awake to the social movements that he
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Silver City, NM- It’s predicted that in the future, machines will replace mankind in the workforce. It sounds like the plot of a science fiction movie, but according to the Oxford Journal “The Future of Employment: How Susceptible are Jobs to Computerization?” 47% of jobs will become automated within the next ten years. This articles
Continue reading ➞ Applied Liberal Arts and Sciences Guides WNMU Into the Future
Silver City, N.M.- Last Saturday the Western New Mexico University softball team was able to come away with a split against the Metro State University Denver (21-11, 16-4 RMAC) winning the first game, 10-5, but falling short in extra innings in the second game, 9-8. With a scoreless first inning, Mustangs opened up on their
Continue reading ➞ WNMU Captures First Game But Falls In Extras In Second Game
Silver City, NM- At noon on March 19, 2016, the annual Mustang Showcase kicked off at the Old James Stadium. The event was organized by Matthew Lara, the Director of Admissions, and Devin Stroman, Coordinator of Student Services, and is designed to show-off both the campus and the departments to prospective students hoping to attend
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This is a short story submitted to the Undergraduate Writing Contest by WNMU student Chantal Elena Mitchell. Chantal’s work placed first in one category and was runner-up in another. She is a Junior from Truth or Consequences, NM currently taking her General Studies. On most mornings Renata wanders outside after taking her daily medication, diligently
Continue reading ➞ Creative Writing Contest: “Snake” by Chantal Elena Mitchell
Alamosa, Colo. – Western New Mexico University softball team traveled to Alamosa Colorado to face off against Adams State University last Sunday night and was able to come away with a split. After losing a last inning game to the Grizzles, 4-3, the Mustang were able to snag the second game in extra innings, 5-4.
Silver City, N.M.- Last Friday night was Senior Night, as both teams struggled offensively but the Western New Mexico University women’s basketball team were able to snug by New Mexico Highlands University (4-23, 2-20 RMAC) to get the win, 58-48. The Mustangs limited the Cowboys 14-54 (25) in overall shooting and 2-16 (12) in three
Deming, NM- Mary Anderson, who teaches dual-credit CNA courses for both Deming Public Schools and Western New Mexico University, has recently been chosen for the title of “Region V Advisor of the Year” for SkillsUSA, beating out nominees from 14 other states. SkillsUSA is an organization designed to educate students hoping for careers in technology
Continue reading ➞ WNMU CNA Instructor Honored with SkillsUSA Award