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College Democrats and Republicans bring Aggies closer to candidates

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College Democrats and College Republicans invited interested students to meet party candidates on Oct 1 and Sept 30 before the upcoming midterm election on Nov 3. Both clubs are working to bring student engagement with campus politics after a period of inactivity from both clubs. Trenton White, a sophomore and President of the NMSU College... The post Colleg

Chic and chilly – what are NMSU students wearing this fall?

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Plants and animals are going into hibernation, and so are our summer clothes. While we rearrange our closets to make way for the chillier months, the students at New Mexico State University are looking more fashionable than ever. Here are some staples we have seen this season. Earth-shattering tones While the leaves change into reds,... The post Chic and chi

Persisten los problemas de servicios básicos en alojamientos para estudiantes

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Los residentes de Chamisa Village están pidiendo compensaciones después de experimentar los problemas con el aire acondicionado y el agua caliente que han afectado la residencia universitaria desde la semana de mudanza. Una petición en línea iniciada por Anneliese Gonzales, residente de Chamisa, que insiste en que la universidad compense a los estudiantes af

La historia del antiguo anuario estudiantil de NMSU

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“The Swastika” —se lanzó en 1907— era el nombre del anuario estudiantil de New Mexico State University. En un contexto moderno, esta es una revelación impactante, pero al momento de sus inicios, el símbolo de la esvástica representaba la paz y la buena suerte. Tras el ascenso del nazismo y del fascismo en Europa, “The... The post La historia del antiguo anua

The Clothesline Project: giving voice to the voiceless

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With October marking National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, New Mexico State University has shown its support and solidarity with survivors through their fifth Annual Clothesline Project. The piece contains dozens of hung-up shirts, all color coded, with handwritten messages from students about their experiences with domestic and sexual abuse. Dr. Ahram

US plans for livestreamed execution would put it in company with few nations

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The U.S. would join a very short list of nations that carry out capital punishment in public if it goes forward with plans to live-stream a military execution this year. Only two countries carried out the death penalty in public last year, according to Amnesty International’s tracking of 2,700 executions in 17 countries. Iran executed... The post US plans fo

RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on “Breaking Bad,” died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said. Cameron County Justice of the Peace Cyndi Hinojosa told The Associated Press she declared... The post

Native athlete pride: Shiyazh Pete recognized on Indigenous Peoples Day - NMSU Round Up

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The first member the Navajo Nation to play in the NFL received a hero’s welcome Monday in New Mexico, where he signed footballs and jerseys and posed with fans for photos on Indigenous Peoples Day. Hundreds of people dressed in ribbon skirts, turquoise jewelry and Cowboys gear gathered in a park...

Midterms matter: What NMSU students should know before Election Day

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Presidential elections are hard to ignore. For months, they’re all-over social media, TV, and everyday conversations. Midterm elections usually do not get the same kind of attention. For college students, they can be especially easy to overlook. There are classes, work, meetings, and everything else happening during the semester. Voting can end up being some

Leaks found across NMSU campus

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Across the NMSU campus there are a multitude of buildings that have been left with pending inspection or repairs as building monitors are left to assess the situation. This comes from the monsoon season that New Mexico faces between June 15 and Sept. 30, when the region sees an increase in thunderstorms and hot weather. ... The post Leaks found across NMSU c

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