by Eva Dameron Daily Lobo Student Ethan Maese was dressed in a banana costume on Wednesday to support his friend's campaign for Homecoming King. "I'm bananas for Alex Hughes," he said. "I offered to do it because I've known Alex for a long time now and he's a stand-up guy.
by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo Student residents didn't have to go out of their way to vote in the city election on Tuesday. Students living on campus were able to cast their vote at the SRC Commons Building. Anyone registered in precinct 049 was able to vote on campus.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Dane Smith Hall was filled with about 25 booths advertising study abroad opportunities for students on Tuesday. The booths were run by UNM groups and several other colleges and private organizations. One booth, run by a student travel magazine, gave students a chance to win a $1,000 airplane ticket to anywhere in the world.
by Katy Knapp Daily Lobo For five hours, in a little room at his campaign headquarters, Eric Griego was busy making phone calls. He was calling undecided voters on Monday trying to sway their decision for today's election. "People like the fact that mayor candidates take the time to talk to them," he said while taking a break.
by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo UNM Physical Plant spent more than $5,000 last year repairing building damages created by skateboarders. Joel Straquadine, manager of facilities maintenance, said that money could be used for better things, like repairs and paint jobs to old buildings.
by Annette Herrera Daily Lobo The UNM Young Leaders' Society and UNM President Louis Caldera encouraged faculty and staff to donate to United Way at a brown bag lunch at the SUB on Monday. Caldera said faculty and staff could support United Way through a one-time annual donation or a monthly payroll deduction.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Chelsea Armstrong, director of ASUNM Community Experience, said Fall Frenzy was a success, despite difficulties in recruiting volunteers. Armstrong, who organized the Sept. 30 event, said in the end, it didn't matter how many people volunteered, but the kind of people who donated their time.
by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo About an hour before the sun peered over the Sandia Mountains on Sunday, UNM alumna Anna Nichols watched 12 balloons illuminate the sky. "It's sweet," said Nichols, who attended the opening weekend of the 33rd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
by Amanda Stevens Daily Lobo Van Gilbert, a local architect whose projects include the Albuquerque Aquarium and the Lobo Tennis Club, gave a tearful thank you to his family as he accepted a UNM alumni award. "This is a man who never breaks a sweat," said Gilbert's former colleague and friend, Pam Hurd-Knief.
by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo UNM professor Lonna Atkeson received a $69,000 grant to study public opinion on the government's handling of Hurricane Katrina. The National Science Foundation awarded the grant to Atkeson, political science associate professor, and colleague Cherie Maestas of Florida State University.
"Honestly, I don't think it can really be placed on any one person, because it's a new situation for the country. We've never had to deal with a natural disaster of this magnitude." "I'd say he should be the one to blame. I mean, he was the director of FEMA.
by Aidan Turowski Daily Lobo The Women's Resource Center is conducting a survey to find whether women feel they are treated equally at UNM. The survey began Sept. 6, and results will be available Nov. 31. Sandrea Gonzales, director of the Women's Resource Center, said the 150-question survey will explore the issues that affect women - such as equality, fairness and how they feel about their treatment on campus.
by Katy Knapp Daily Lobo Michael Perea said he could really use some extra money. "I'm completely broke," he said. "It's been tough having to buy everything again." Perea, from Tulane University in New Orleans, is one of 47 students displaced by Hurricane Katrina attending UNM.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo The Associated Students of UNM met with members of UNM's administration Wednesday night to discuss the $125 million bond sale that took place Aug. 24. Matt Gallegos, ASUNM senator, said he was unhappy most of the planning for the bond sale happened over summer break.
Staff Report The UNM Board of Regents approved a proposal to request $7.3 million in capital outlay from the Legislature for High Tech High next year. Capital outlay is money granted by the Legislature for purchase of equipment or buildings, which includes renovations.
by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo The bad odor in Mitchell Hall should be nonexistent, said Joel Straquadine, manager of Facilities Maintenance. Straquadine said a complaint was filed with Physical Plant on Friday about a bad odor lingering in Mitchell Hall.
by Riley Bauling Daily Lobo According to a criminal complaint, UNM men's basketball player Aaron Johnson was charged with four counts of battery on Albuquerque police officers early Sunday morning. In a statement released Sunday, head coach Ritchie McKay said he dismissed Johnson from the basketball team.
by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo Smoke rose from the Cornell Parking Structure Tuesday afternoon when a vehicle caught fire. Joe Finley, a sophomore at UNM, said he was walking to his vehicle when he smelled burning wires and saw smoke rising from a vehicle.
by Aubrey Montoya Daily Lobo Future UNM entrepreneurs have a chance to show off their business skills and win $25,000. About 40 students gathered in the SUB on Monday to discuss a University Technology Business Plan competition sponsored by the Anderson Schools of Management.
Staff Report The UNM Board of Regents approved a deal Friday to develop a 1,300-acre Mesa del Sol property in the southeast mesa area. Karen Wentworth, a spokeswoman for UNM, said the property is still in escrow and the University is hoping to finalize the deal by spring.
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