by Karina Guzzi Daily Lobo Legislation passed in the New Mexico House and Senate would make it a crime to distribute or possess date rape drugs if Gov. Bill Richardson signs the bill. The bill makes it a crime to distribute common date rape drugs such as gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) and flunitrazepam, or "roofies," with the intent of committing a crime without the recipient's knowledge.
Type "moon boots" into Google and the search engine will suggest trying "Napoleon Dynamite moon boots." Jon Heder left his moon boots at home Wednesday when he spoke to a crowd of hundreds at the SUB. Heder starred as an outcast named Napoleon Dynamite in the film of the same name.
President Bush assured seniors Tuesday that under his proposed reform, they will continue to receive their Social Security checks. Nearly 1,500 New Mexicans attended the invite-only morning panel discussion about Social Security changes at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
by Patricia Dworzak Daily Lobo According to the IRS, there are 18.4 million tax filers between the ages of 18 to 24. That age group is losing money by not filing taxes correctly, according to a study by Turbo Tax. The study also stated people in this age group say they are being ignored when it comes to filing taxes.
Thirty-two students got prescriptions for emergency contraception at Smith Plaza on Tuesday. Jaclynn Castanon was one of those students. "It's cool," she said. "It's convenient." Castanon said she had been in situations where pharmacies were closed and she wasn't able get Plan B, an emergency contraception that prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex.
UNM biologists are studying fruit flies to understand the development of the human heart. Professor Richard Cripps and a team of biologists examine the fruit fly heart to study its similarities to the human heart. "The genes that construct the fly heart are closely related to those which form the human heart," Cripps said.
University Libraries will cut nearly $700,000 worth of subscriptions to academic journals next year. Those planning to cancel journal subscriptions include Zimmerman, Centennial, Fine Arts and Parish Business libraries. "It will hurt," said Linda Lewis, University Libraries professor.
March 8 An instructor contacted UNM police because a man was regularly attending her class though he was not enrolled, according to a police report. The instructor told the responding officer the man argued with her, claiming he was auditing the course, and refused to leave.
Staff Report Saundra Brown-Savoy, the deputy counsel for the Health Sciences Center, resigned Friday. Brown-Savoy was one of the highest paid lawyers at UNM, though she had not taken the New Mexico Bar Exam, which is a requirement in her job description, according to an August Albuquerque Journal article.
Design for New Mexico commuter train unveiled (AP) - A rapid rail commuter train Gov. Bill Richardson has proposed to run between Santa Fe and Belen has been named the New Mexico RailRunner. The service is to begin by the end of the year between Belen and Bernalillo, and would be extended to Santa Fe by the spring of 2008, Richardson said Monday.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Because of projected financial losses at the UNM Hospital, a position was created to make the hospital more profitable. Dr. Paul Kirk started as the associate vice president of clinical integration on March 16, said Jennifer Riordan, spokeswoman at the Health Sciences Center.
A program created at UNM aims to increase donations from alumni who graduated with bachelor's degrees. The Cherry & Silver Society will require members to make their first donation within 18 months after they receive their degree, said Amy Marks, associate director of Annual Giving for the UNM Foundation and Development Office.
by Karina Guzzi Daily Lobo For 21 years, a UNM program has taught kids the basics of acting, developing creativity and overcoming shyness. Theatre Classes for Young People is coordinated by graduate student Jeanette Zion. "I think it's a hell of a good program," Zion said.
UNM The governor signed the General Appropriations Act, which includes funding for UNM, on Thursday. The measure included full funding according to the state's funding formula for UNM. However, the Legislature increased the tuition credit to 4.5 percent. The tuition credit is the amount by which legislators expect a school to raise tuition.
Starting this week, the Southwest Film Center will edit its film schedule because of criticism from the Media Arts Department. The center has been showing more mainstream movies than independent films since the beginning of the spring semester. Organizers are changing the film options to half independent films and half mainstream films for the rest of the semester.
UNM could be the site for a high school in the fall. The UNM Board of Regents passed a resolution Monday supporting High Tech High, a charter school that will focus on math, science and technology and might be on the University's campus. The name of the high school still needs to be approved by the Albuquerque Public Schools board.
Mayor pledges to take action on evidence unit (AP) - Mayor Martin Chavez has vowed to make changes because of problems with the Albuquerque Police Department's evidence unit but said he probably won't take action until after the results of a criminal investigation.
"The men, because they have Danny Granger." Gilbert Jaramillo senior. "I know a girl on the team, so yes, the girls, because she is really dedicated, and she spends all her time getting ready for games." Jackie Wilson sophomore "Women, because they're doing really good, and they have a really strong team.
St. Patrick's Day is the most hectic time of year for High Desert Pipes and Drums. "As long as I've been involved, it's the busiest time," said Megan Maestas, a UNM student in the bagpipe band. UNM alumna Katy Houska, who has been in the band for eight years, said the band has several bookings for St.
by Paula Bowker Daily Lobo Students and faculty who are parents might not get to spend much time with their children over spring break. Spring break for Albuquerque Public Schools is the week of March 21, a week after UNM's. The UNM Staff Council's Work-Life Initiative Committee has been trying to get UNM's spring break aligned with APS' so parents do not have to worry about child care, and families can spend more time together, said Laurie Mellas-Ramirez, co-chairwoman of the committee.
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