A group of undocumented student supporters continues its push for affordable education for students who qualify under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals memorandum. Last Wednesday, the UNM Dream Team created an online petition addressed to UNM President Robert Frank
Powered by running back Kapri Bibbs’ 291 yards and six touchdowns, Colorado State defeated New Mexico 59-42 in the Lobos’ home finale at University Stadium. Bibbs six scores tied the Mountain West Conference record for most rushing touchdowns in a single game. Nevada’s Stefphon Jefferson had six on Sept. 22, 2013.
An abortion protester was arrested on campus Thursday afternoon in the midst of recent weeks’ abortion ban debates on campus. UNM Police Department arrested Rives Grogan, 48, in the south side of Zimmerman Library, according to the police report.
Anti-abortion activists showed up to support the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Ordinance in front of the UNM Bookstore on Thursday. The anti-abortion demonstrators were from the California-based organization Survivors of the Abortion Holocaust.
Throwing the football is still an experiment for the New Mexico football team. The Lobos don’t count on the passing game, but they might have to against Colorado State on Saturday at University Stadium.
The New Mexico volleyball team’s fight for second place in the Mountain West Conference continues without one of its starters. Freshman Julia Warren is out with a leg injury. The Lobos lost 3-1 at No. 10 CSU on Thursday night. Junior right side hitter Chantale Riddle had 19 kills, 12 digs and 6 blocks in the loss.
The “Team You for ASUNM” slate dominated Wednesday’s elections for the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico senate. Eight of the 10 senators who were elected for a full senatorial term ran with Team You.
Wednesday’s voter turnout for the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico senate election broke records. According to data from ASUNM’s Elections Commission, 1,705 students cast their ballots in this semester’s elections.
A proposed Associated Students of the University of New Mexico constitutional amendment to expand the number of senators from 20 to 24 failed to pass Wednesday night. ASUNM Sen. Earl Shank, who co-wrote Amendment One, said the amendment aimed to increase representation for students.
A complaint filed by UNM Hospital employees last week regarding a rule that made flu shots mandatory for them has now reached the streets. UNMH union employees gathered outside the hospital along Lomas Boulevard on Tuesday to rally against what protesters called “anti-working family” policies.
Today, students have the opportunity to elect 10 Associated Students of the University of New Mexico (ASUNM) senators. According to the ASUNM Law Book, there will be eight locations on campus for students to vote at. Locations include the Student Union Building, Zimmerman Library, Student Residence Center Commons, Johnson Center, Dane Smith Hall, Casas del Rio, Mesa Vista Hall, Regener Hall and the Engineering complexes.
The state of the new Sandoval Regional Medical Center dominated discussions at the UNM Hospital Board of Directors’ meeting Friday. The prognosis: healthy and flourishing.
UNM administrators continued to discuss the distribution of financial aid among University students in a Board of Regents meeting Monday morning. Terry Babbitt, vice president of enrollment management, offered an update on the issue in front of the regents.
Protesters rallied at the Student Union Building on Monday night in response to a movie that deemed undocumented immigration “illegal.” The film, titled “They Came to America: The Cost of Illegal Immigration,” led to the protest because of its title and its depiction of undocumented immigrants.
Student organizations at UNM are pushing for a new wellness center on campus. Students, staff and community members looked at nine potential amenities packages Monday at the Student Union Building for the planned wellness center and voted on which they most wanted.
Members of 350.org New Mexico are once again calling for UNM to drop its investments in fossil fuel companies. State group 350 NM was one of several participants with that goal in mind at a meeting held at the Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice, along with UNM students and community members.
Fans rose to their feet as soon as the video montage started. They roared when he was shown the on video screen next to a red cloth covering his framed No. 44 jersey.
UNM Hospital employees have filed a complaint against UNMH administration about its decision to make flu vaccines mandatory for all staff. On Thursday, UNMH union members released their “Prohibitive Practices Complaint” against the hospital in order to negotiate the terms of the mandate and how employees will be affected.
UNM celebrated its guardians of diversity in Student Union Building ballrooms Friday morning. In the fourth annual Presidential Luminaria Awards, University administrators recognized students, faculty, staff and organizations who exemplify equity and inclusion on campus. Nine awardees got one of the coveted trophies.
Brian Urlacher, heralded by many as the best New Mexico football player of all time. had his No. 44 officially retired during a halftime ceremony Friday night at University Stadium. Urlacher played for four years in the last 90s before becoming one of the top linebackers in the NFL. Following the ceremony, Urlacher answered questions from Albuquerque media. Here are his responses
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