Crimes that have gone unsolved for years at UNM are now being put to rest with better technology and a new law, a UNM Police spokesman said. Lt. Pat Davis said UNM Police used to submit fingerprints to the state crime lab to no avail.
The charter for UNM's chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity has been revoked until 2009. Kappa Sigma had been suspended since Aug. 21 after it was reported that a fight broke out at the fraternity's house during a party with alcohol.
Student Matt Robinson said he's tired of being asked if he has a minute for the environment. "It's nice to see that someone cares about the environment, but they are obnoxious," he said. "You see them every day and probably every time you go to class."
For the past 20 years, students have participated in the same end-of-semester ritual: filling out the ICES evaluations. But UNM is looking to replace ICES, because it's outdated, said Nick Flor, UNM Teaching and Technology faculty coordinator.
Staff Report UNM shied away from possible plans to develop the North Golf Course on Tuesday. The University will not pay back its institutional bond with funds that could be generated if the course is developed. It was taken off, because the University needs input from the community before it looks at what could be built there, UNM President David Schmidly said.
UNM cross country runner Jeremy Johnson earned All-American honors after placing 20th at the NCAA Cross Country Championships on Monday in Terre Haute, Ind. Johnson finished the 10,000-meter course in 30:18 and recorded the fourth-highest finish at the cross country national championships in school history. Matt Gonzales was a school-best runner-up in 2004.
Odessa Winter Freshman Chemistry Daily Lobo: Do you have plans for Thanksgiving break? Odessa Winter: Yeah. I'm going to go visit my family with my brother. DL: Where? OW: Ruidoso. DL: Do you like it there? OW: It's all right. DL: Are you from there? OW: Yes. DL: Is the atmosphere a lot ...
A group of elementary school students ate Thanksgiving lunch with members of ASUNM on Monday. "We are going to talk about what Thanksgiving is all about," said Marian Vadiee, legislative coordinator for ASUNM. "And we are going to talk about what we are thankful for."
Student Cody Grassham wrapped a blanket tightly around a squirming newborn. Within seconds, the baby quieted and Grassham went to work, attaching small sensors and earphones to the sleeping infant.
In the next few years, students can begin a bachelor's degree at CNM and finish at UNM at a campus in Rio Rancho. "For the first time in Rio Rancho's history, you'll be able to receive a four-year degree in Rio Rancho," CNM spokeswoman Samantha Bousliman said.
Staff Report A rabbit used for research at the Health Sciences Center died of anthrax last week. UNM, the state Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control are investigating how the animal got the disease, said Sam Giammo, spokesman for the Health Sciences Center.
Football and basketball weren't the only UNM teams competing over the weekend. Thirteen teams of students tested their knowledge Saturday in a round of College Bowl, a trivia challenge that mimics games like Trivial Pursuit, "Jeopardy!" and "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?"
At UNM, there are two ways to get a building named after you: work hard for the University or donate a lot of money. The University names parts of campus after people who donate to UNM or provide extraordinary service.
Michol Miller Junior Linguistics Mitchell Hall has a few problems with the sewer stench, especially on warmer days. It seems kind of outdated. Something about the smell needs to change. Hannah Kantowski Junior Psychology I like it the way it is. Robin Baumgart Sophomore Elementary ...
Smokers who want to kick the habit got resources and information at the Great American Smoke-out, the event's coordinator said. "A lot of students have tried to quit before and have done so unsuccessfully, so we're just providing some great resources to kind of follow up and help them make it through," Janelle McLean said.
The competency hearing was delayed for a man accused of attacking more than 20 Indian students on and around campus. Turan Johnson, 34, attended a hearing at Albuquerque Metropolitan Court on Wednesday to determine whether he is mentally competent to stand trial for battery charges.
Planning campus development now will save UNM from having to make major changes in the future, a visiting professor said. "Planning is about projecting into the future while simultaneously addressing the problems of the present," said Brian Kelly, a professor at the University of Maryland. "It is about thinking through the ramifications of what we do today and how it impacts the future."
The Link slate took all the open seats in this semester's ASUNM Senate election Wednesday. There were 10 students on the slate and 10 open Senate seats. Twelve candidates ran in the election.
Members of GPSA started a petition Friday to recall their president, Joseph Garcia. They say Garcia has ignored mandates by the graduate and professional student council. But Garcia says the recall is unwarranted because he and other members of GPSA have expanded the office's role and helped a lot of students.
Candidates running in the ASUNM Senate election have one common goal: student involvement. The 12 candidates are vying to fill 10 Senate seats for the spring semester.
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