by Mandi Kane Daily Lobo Love was in the air Tuesday night as students crammed into the SUB Theater in hopes of improving their games of tonsil hockey through "The Art of Kissing." Michael Christian, author of The Art of Kissing and four other kissing books, was the host for a seminar on his favorite subject as five couples took the stage to demonstrate proper techniques.
Staff Report Lobo placekicker Katie Hnida said she was raped by a teammate in 1999 while she was a member of the University of Colorado football team in an online Sports Illustrated article Tuesday. "To this day, I am dealing with the repercussions suffered from my short time at CU," she said in an official statement Tuesday.
The UNM community is enjoying 400 new parking spaces on campus today, as the long-awaited Cornell Parking Structure has opened. The six-story structure is the first phase of a larger project that will eventually encompass much of the land near the UNM Bookstore.
You could always tell when Serena Houser was near because her infectious laugh made everyone around her smile, her boyfriend says. The 20-year-old UNM sophomore, who was described as ambitious and full of life, died Saturday after walking onto the southbound lane of I-25 near Santa Fe and being struck by at least two passing vehicles, State Police Lt.
Vice President Dick Cheney says President Bush is determined to win New Mexico voters over this election year, referring to the close race in 2000 when he lost the state by only 400 votes. Cheney visited Albuquerque on Monday to rally Republican supporters for the Bush administration's re-election campaign.
Despite being blessed with the freedom to vote, the vast majority of college-aged voters opt not to participate in the election process, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The results of a study released last month show that voter apathy among voters aged 18 to 24 year olds is at an all-time high.
Lobo placekicker Katie Hnida said she was raped by a teammate in 1999 while she was a member of the University of Colorado football team in an online Sports Illustrated article Tuesday. "To this day, I am dealing with the repercussions suffered from my short time at CU," she said in an official statement Tuesday.
Students will do just about anything to cope with stress - from taking a break and hanging out with friends to meditating - but for a few dollars more a massage may relieve that extra tension. Although more costly, research has shown that massage therapy helps relieve stress, aids in relaxation, relieves muscle tension and stiffness and increases flexibility and range of motion in joints, said Shirlee Johnson, health education manager at UNM's Student Health Center.
by Ryan Floersheim and Audra Meiklejohn Daily Lobo The Pit was full of love Saturday as 19 couples exchanged wedding vows during halftime at the UNM women's basketball game. The die-hard Lobo fans tied the knot in front of a large crowd during the event that was several months in the making, said Kelly Reed, assistant athletics director of marketing at UNM.
by Mandi Kane Daily Lobo Patients at the New Mexico Veterans Association Medical Center got a pleasant surprise Saturday morning when members of UNM's Air Force ROTC stopped by for a Valentine's Day visit. "We definitely wanted to show support for those who have come before," said Chris Quinlan, vice president of the Arnold Air Society, an honor society within the Air Force ROTC program.
A UNM student remains in satisfactory condition at UNM Hospital after allegedly shooting at her boyfriend and then crashing his motorcycle on I-40 after an extended police pursuit Thursday. Albuquerque police officers originally responded to a call of gunshots being fired at a home in the 900 block of Tijeras Avenue at about 11 a.
In a promotional stunt taken to the extreme, two half-naked activists braved the chilly weather Friday to make out on campus and prove vegetarians are better lovers. The event, sponsored by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, consisted of an air mattress placed near the SUB for the lovers.
by Bridgid Isworth Daily Lobo A night of romance under the stars will be possible no matter how cloudy it might be in Albuquerque this Valentine's Day. Couples looking for the perfect Valentine's date will get the opportunity to experience the throb of the Heart Nebula and other star formations Saturday at the Lode Star Astronomy Center's Starry Nights tour in Albuquerque.
by Matthew Chavez Daily Lobo UNM's College Enrichment Program lauded the achievements of its members and supporters at the second annual Celebration of Excellence in the SUB Ballroom Thursday. The ceremony was established last year to formally acknowledge and celebrate the early achievements of CEP students and to encourage them toward more academic success.
Valentine's Day can be a stressful event. From finding a date to organizing the perfect romantic experience, we could all use a little help. The Daily Lobo found some of the best deals in town designed for couples looking to make the most of their Valentine's Day.
Regardless of their team's record or the individual records they're chasing, UNM athletes appear to have mastered the most important sport of all - academics. For the third-consecutive semester, all student athletes at the University had on average grades above the coveted 3.
UNM's Southwest Film Center officials say they fear for the future of the historic program, which has entertained the University community since the 1960s. Thomas Andrews, executive director of the film center, said he got more than he bargained for when he agreed to allow the Midweek Movie Series program to share the theater this semester.
by Mandi Kane Daily Lobo Pride Gym is not your everyday neighborhood gym by any means. Sure, you get a smile and a fresh towel when you walk through the door, but at Pride Gym there are no lines to use the machines, no time limits on equipment and most importantly, there are no women.
Last September Eliseo Torres, vice president for Student Affairs, visited communities in Mexico trying to find educators who would be willing to introduce their students to UNM. Many of those Torres spoke with arrived at UNM on Sunday to discuss a summer program for high school juniors, seniors and recent graduates from Mexico.
by Rachael Alaimo-Monson Daily Lobo The weekend plans of UNM students aren't likely to include a visit to the local children's museum. However, Albuquerque's newly relocated Explora Science Center and Children's Museum is hoping to change that attitude with its approach to learning regardless of age or level of education, Explora's Executive Director Paul Tatter said.
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