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UNM Chemistry professor receives prestigious award

Ryan Floersheim | April 22

A UNM chemistry professor recently received the top award that emphasizes higher education for analytical chemists, recognizing him as one of the best chemistry educators of all time in the United States. Chris Enke, whose career in education spans more than four decades including teaching stints at Princeton University, Michigan State and most recently UNM, is one of only 21 individuals to have been selected to receive the J.

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April 21

Iraq U.S. attempts to head off food shortages in capital BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - With potential food shortages just weeks away, the U.S. military opened a warehouse to U.N. aid shipments Sunday, stockpiling flour for Baghdad's people as workers toiled to restore battered basic services like power and water.

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War, its effects discussed at UNM: Pt. 2

Jeff Proctor | April 21

A panel discussion open to the public tonight will focus on what constitutes rigorous and responsible democratic teaching in New Mexico public schools - from kindergarten through the university level - in times of public controversy such as war. Room 1064 at the Anderson Schools of Management will be the site of what Lois Meyer said she hopes will be a forum for "questioning, promoting and deepening what it means to teach democratically.

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Celebrators of 4-20 find new place to smoke weed

Jeff Proctor | April 21

Not to be deterred with the closure of Roosevelt Park, a group of more than 75 advocates for the legalization of marijuana congregated Sunday in the wooded area directly west of Hodgin Hall to celebrate 4-20. "I went to Roosevelt today and the fact that I can't ride my bike through a park I paid tax dollars for violates the Constitution," said Cyrus Gould, a TVI sophomore.

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War, its effects discussed at UNM: Pt. 1

Clay Holtzman | April 21

A professor from the American Studies Department has helped organize a series of presentations about the aftermath of the war in Iraq on Tuesday because she says it is precisely what students want to know about. "We did it in part because of an interest expressed among our students regarding the war," said Rebecca Schreiber, assistant professor of history.

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Army awards UNM grant

Jeff Proctor | April 18

UNM and New Mexico State University have received a grant from the U.S. Department of the Army that will fund the Universities to the tune of $2-8 million per year for research and development. The grant, part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Education Institution Strategic Partnership, is meant to provide funding for universities, which in turn provide research to the agency.

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Diversity interests Santiago

Ryan Floersheim | April 18

UNM presidential candidate Carlos Santiago said he wants the position because he is interested in the diverse population of New Mexico and because his administrative experience closely parallels the responsibilities of the job. "I know all the aspects of running a large research university," Santiago said.

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April 18

State UNM student dies after vehicle veers into median SOCORRO, N.M. (AP) - A University of New Mexico student was killed and two Socorro men were injured in a one-vehicle crash north of Socorro before dawn Thursday, according to state police. State Police Lt.

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UNM Services sets stage for conference

April 18

Staff Report UNM's Housing and Dining Services is preparing for more than 14,000 people representing 120 groups locally and from across the country this summer during various events that are held at the University yearly. Dennis Weber, conference guest services manager, says academicians, cheerleaders, solar car enthusiasts and others will live from days to weeks on main campus to take part in conferences, workshops, training camps and student orientations.

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Lobo license plates support UNM

Rivkela Brodsky | April 17

A series of license plates declaring drivers' loyalty to the cherry and silver has helped raise more than $60,000 in two years to support student programs and create a sense of tradition. According to the New Mexico Motor Vehicles Department, each Lobo license plate costs $35 a year, plus registration fees.

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ASUNM Senate sees new horizon

Arthur Simoni | April 17

The Horizon slate swept the ASUNM elections in a landslide Wednesday, according to the unofficial results. Current Associated Students of UNM President Jennifer Onuska was re-elected with 827 votes, while Vision slate presidential candidate Tio Vega had 495.

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April 17

UNMPD UNM student finds man masturbating in library A University student filed a police report with campus police after she allegedly witnessed an unknown man masturbating inside the UNM Parish Library on April 4. The report was filed two days after the incident and in it, the student says she was working on the library's third floor when she noticed the man, sitting behind her, masturbating with his genitals fully exposed.

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Police say pepper spray controls crowds effectively

Ryan Floersheim | April 17

Pepper spray is significantly more effective than Mace and is regarded as safer and less toxic than tear gas, according to a 2001 study by the U.S. Department of Justice. Developed in 1973, pepper spray, which is made from the oily extract of the cayenne pepper plant, was first used by FBI personnel and U.

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Student protesters file APD complaints

Ryan Floersheim | April 17

A growing number of Albuquerque residents, including several UNM students, have filed complaints with the Albuquerque Police Department's Oversight Commission regarding tactics used by officers at a March 20 anti-war demonstration near campus. Independent Review Officer Jay Rowland, who has received five complaints about the police officer's actions at the protest that day, said his department plans on thoroughly investigating each complaint to determine if APD violated any laws.

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ASUNM VP: Kurt Nilson

Jeff Proctor | April 16

Senior Kurt Nilson, who is running for vice president of ASUNM on the Vision slate, said if he is elected, his main goal will be to hold the student government more accountable to the students it represents. "We want to represent students above and beyond what we've set up as our goals," Nilson said.

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City aims to curb marijuana festival

Clay Holtzman | April 16

The city's chief public safety officer said he expects the mayor's office to hand down a decision today regarding the proposed closing of Roosevelt Park on Easter Sunday to prevent an annual celebration of marijuana and hemp. "That certainly is an option," said Nick Bakas, chief public safety officer for the city.

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NCAA drug testing levels playing field

Ryan Floersheim | April 16

While members of the UNM community question the drug testing of student athletes, those involved in the process on campus agree it is a necessary ingredient in maintaining a fair playing field and preserving the credibility of college sports. David Binder, UNM's head athletic trainer, said that two different kinds of drug testing occur at the University, NCAA-imposed testing and those conducted by UNM itself.

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ASUNM: David Newland

Jeff Proctor | April 16

ASUNM senatorial candidate David Newland said he is looking for more participation among UNM students and that he hopes to see a love for the school that exists in other places. "I see apathy with a lot of people around here," Newland said. "I went to school at Michigan State for a while and the students there were just really involved.

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Office of Continuing Medical Education earns reaccreditation

April 16

by Lisa J. Tabet Daily Lobo The UNM School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education has been awarded a six-year reaccreditation, with commendation, by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Ellen Cosgrove, senior associate dean for the Continuing Medical Education office, said she is very pleased with the reaccreditation.

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Officials question dorm conversion

Jeff Proctor | April 16

In 1993, UNM administrators converted the Zuni half of Hokona Hall from student dorms to office space for the College of Education - but Housing and Food Services was never compensated for the equivalent of the building's equity. Housing did receive some compensation in the form of reductions in operating costs and debt service, said Randy Boeglin, UNM dean of students and director of residence life.