Young people growing up in low-income communities are in need of great teachers and role models. And the stakes are higher than ever.
Matt Witkowski and David Reis met at Loborientation in 2004. Now, the UNM students are in the process of expanding their clothing company Rhidden. "It's our own style," Witkowski said. "It's not limited. It's not skater or designer. It's our own thing."
UNM's Children's Campus received a four-year grant to help keep student parents in school. The grant will give just under a $1 million over the next four years to the Children's Campus. Each year, the grant will be approximately $248,763, according to a summary of the grant.
by Apollonia Trujillo Daily Lobo Eleanor Sanchez said giving back to the community during the holidays can be rewarding.
by Apollonia Trujillo Daily Lobo Memphis, a 4-month-old pit bull mix, was named after a detour his rescuers had to take when leaving Katrina-ravaged New Orleans. Adrienne Ledden and Carol Jade rescued Memphis, with nine other animals, including his sister Molly, in September.
by Apollonia Trujillo Daily Lobo UNM athletes and students participated in the sixth annual Run for Relief on Sunday to help fight cancer. The participants were sponsored by outside contributors who donate an amount for every mile completed or donate a flat amount.
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