Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is not Mexico's Independence Day - that falls on Sept. 16. Rather, the holiday commemorates the Mexican victory over Napoleon and the French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The French army invaded Mexico to claim territory for France and to collect debts from previous wars.
What started as a right-to-choose tabling event Monday in Zimmerman Plaza turned into an impromptu petition to keep a graphic Justice for All display opposing abortion off campus next semester. Justice for All put up large images of aborted fetuses last Monday and Tuesday, something Women Studies director Gail Houston said may cross the line of free speech.
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., visited Albuquerque on Tuesday to call to attention to what he called the shortchanging of education reforms. Kerry highlighted his education plan to about 100 supporters at Longfellow Elementary School.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about Mexican history and customs today as Cinco de Mayo is celebrated at the Duck Pond. "It is going to be an awesome event," said James Aranda, graduate assistant to El Centro de la Raza, one of the groups sponsoring the festivities.
by Kristin Terrill Daily Lobo Stress affects everybody. As finals commence, stress levels among students can soar. That's why the Health Education Program at the Student Health Center is hosting the Final Rubout - a free 15-minute massage that will take place today and Thursday from 10 a.
Former NMSU program director sues school LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - The former director of black programs at New Mexico State University has sued the school, alleging discrimination, wrongful termination and emotional distress. Michael Davis, who had headed the program for seven years, alleged in his lawsuit filed in March that former NMSU President Jay Gogue, interim President William Flores and Dean of Students Gladys DeNecochea disregarded his rights.
There are more than 25 textbooks sold at the UNM Bookstore written by professors for classes they teach. "It's common nationally," said Raqui Martinez, director of the Faculty Contracts and Services Office. She said there is no policy included in faculty contracts regarding requiring a book the professor wrote for a class.
Knight Ridder Tribune DALLAS - Molly Herod, a senior at J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson, Texas, is entering college in the fall, but she already has an advanced degree in fiscal responsibility. "They give me $50 a week, that's it," said the soon-to-be Southern Methodist University freshman.
May 31 will be the end of a 30-year journey for Recreational Services director Fred Perez. "I don't want to wear out my welcome," Perez said. "I always want to be vibrant, to finish like a runner running through the tape. Thirty years is plenty. It's time to do something else.
Amy Goodman says dissent is what makes the United States strong. Goodman, host of "Democracy Now!," made a stop at the Albuquerque Academy with her brother and co-author David Goodman on Saturday as part of their 71-city tour promoting their new book, The Exceptions to the Rulers.
This year, planners of the annual Get Fit event decided to have participants spike the ball to raise money. The Physical Therapy Student Association chose to organize a co-ed volleyball tournament this year for Get Fit instead of the annual bike ride it usually sponsors.
Dean of Students Randy Boeglin said he does not know how many UNM students plagiarize or cheat on final examinations. Boeglin said faculty members are not required to notify his office when students are caught cheating, but said he suspects there are at least double the number of cases than are documented.
A native New Mexican will be returning home. Charles Crespy, dean of the College of Business at the University of Texas-El Paso, has been appointed dean of the Anderson Schools of Management. Crespy said as a native of the state, he is delighted to return to UNM after having earned four degrees at the University.
UNM College Republicans helped launch President Bush's re-election campaign Thursday at the "Party 4 the President." Vice President Dick Cheney made a conference call to the event and to more than 5,000 simultaneous national events. He urged his supporters to stand behind President Bush and register as many voters as possible by Nov.
by Bess Given Daily Lobo Scheduling classes is not a simple issue. Mary Bibeau, academic adviser in the Communication & Journalism Department, said it is actually very complex. "Scheduling has to deal with a variety of issues that are happening around the campus," Bibeau said.
Linguistics professor Joan Bybee has been chosen as the 49th annual Research Lecturer, the highest honor for UNM faculty. Bybee will present her research lecture, "Say it again: How usage shapes language," at 7 p.m. tonight at the Continuing Education Building Auditorium.
Louann Gallardo Sophomore Secondary Education "UNM has a hard enough time as it is, maintaining living facilities. How would they maintain something living? It's silly to undertake that kind of responsibility." Roman Wolf-Cecil Freshman Mechanical Engineering "As long as they don't feed it rabbits it will be good.
It is something students do not expect to see on Greek row, but Zachary Kerns is hopeful his new campus ministry will flourish despite what goes on across the street. Kerns, a pastor at the Sandia Church of the Nazarene, is opening a Christian Living community in the Sigma Chi house.
Airline flight forced to make emergency landing (AP) - An American Airlines flight en route to Dallas returned to Albuquerque on Wednesday because of a problem with an engine. On-board monitoring devices showed something awry with the right engine on Flight 1508 shortly after it took off at 9:14 a.
The beginning of the war in Iraq last March gave UNM's campus a politically charged atmosphere. Sidewalks and bulletin boards were covered with war messages, and protests near the bookstore were a frequent occurrence. Now, more than a year later, many UNM community members have friends, family, husbands and wives still fighting in Iraq.
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