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NMSU Round Up

The Independent Student Voice of NMSU Since 1907

NMSU Round Up

The Independent Student Voice of NMSU Since 1907

NMSU Round Up

Highlighting and Selecting Some of the Best Stories Written by The Round Up’s Staff

The upcoming general election is on Nov. 8, 2022. Voters will make their case on a variety of issues ranging from women's health issues to inflation.

Letter to the Editor: Why you should vote in the New Mexico Midterm Elections

Mickey Reilly, Community Author October 13, 2022

Dear Editor, November 8 might be the last legitimate election in the history of the United States. When I was a student at NMSU 50 years ago (no, I can't believe it either!), I would have walked...

"Marigold's Boyfriend" Part 1

“Marigold’s Boyfriend” Part 1

Elijah Nix, Feature Writer April 11, 2022

Marigold's Boyfriend is a short story written by The Round Up staff member, Elijah Nix. Due to its length, the complete story will be published in two short segments this week.   Forgetful dreams...

Department of Housing and Residential Life office at New Mexico State University

Letter to the Editor: NMSU Housing department’s inequity and discrimination

Community Author February 16, 2022

Dear Mr. Editor, A fellow Aggie here. I hope this letter brings accountability and practical change. I write this letter to inform you of the inequities I have experienced while attending New...

End the stigma: Why we need to talk more about mental health

End the stigma: Why we need to talk more about mental health

Juliana Trujillo, Sports Writer January 28, 2022

With no end in sight to the pandemic, students everywhere are continuing to face lockdowns, isolation and more importantly mental health difficulties. According to Time, suicide rates across the country...

Virginia Phillips, an NMSU student protests outside Hadley Hall on Nov. 16.

NMSU community rallies in protest for removal of President and Provost

Luis Rios and Ernesto Cisneros November 19, 2021

Students and faculty marched in protest to Hadley Administration on Nov. 16 to voice their concerns about the leadership of New Mexico State University under current President John Floros and Provost...

Illustration created by Victoria Valle, marketing coordinator of The Round Up.

“The Hill” Part One

Elijah Nix, Staff Writer November 15, 2021

The Hill is a short story written by The Round Up staff member, Elijah Nix. Due to its length, the complete story will be published in three short segments each week. For so long, my world was coldness....

Front view of Piñon Hall, one of New Mexico State University's undergraduate housing residence halls.

“We can only do so much,” Resident Assistants raise concerns about pay and working conditions

Ernesto Cisneros, Staff Writer October 22, 2021

Two resident assistants (RAs) employed by New Mexico State University’s Housing & Residential Life spoke out against the current working conditions and circumstances surrounding their pay.   The...

NMSU student aims to make children's lives a little brighter, by providing donated toys to local children's hospitals.

NMSU student collects toy donations for children’s hospital

Xavier Dominguez, Video Specialist April 22, 2021

Gabe Marshall, a third-year student at New Mexico State University, uses bins around campus to collect toys for local children's hospitals. "I felt I wanted to help out the community, I wanted to focus...

Leah Romero, News Editor 2019-2020.

Column: Thanks for everything, NMSU 

Leah Romero, News Editor May 15, 2020

I’ve been with The Round Up for over three years, but now it’s time to say goodbye as I get ready to graduate this weekend.  That’s wild to say: graduation. I’ve spent the last four...

NMSU remembers former student and football captain, Capt. Joseph Quesenberry who left a legacy while serving in World War I.

Remembering a Legacy: A look into the life of Captain Joseph Quesenberry

Luis Rios, Staff Writer November 14, 2019

During New Mexico State University’s Veteran Appreciation Week, the university honors the veterans that served to protect their country. One veteran, Joseph Quesenberry, served as Captain of Company...

Editorial: ASNMSU limps to the finish line in what has been an embarrassing year

Editorial: ASNMSU limps to the finish line in what has been an embarrassing year

Derek Gonzales, Editor-in-Chief April 12, 2019

When former ASNMSU president Kevin Prieto graduated a year ago, he took along with him a leadership style the student government needed to operate in a correct and honorable manner. ASNMSU is supposed...

NMSU Chancellor Dan Arvizu, taken in his office Sept. 17, 2018

Chancellor Arvizu aims to make NMSU a “catalyst for change”

Alanna Herrera, Managing Editor September 20, 2018

Recently appointed to oversee a university of nearly 24,000 students statewide and an indebted baggage of 3.3 million dollars, New Mexico State University Chancellor Dan Arvizu’s job is far from simple....

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