Dr. Jill McDonald: “Disease Detective”
Victoria Del Toro, Staff Writer
May 1, 2020
As the world around seems to come to a standstill and people lose track of time, days blending into one another during self-isolation, there are those such as Jill McDonald, an epidemiologist, who works to ensure a safe return to normalcy once doors are open. Originally from New York City...
NMSU Theatre Arts Department hosting weekly social media events
Jensen Stell, Staff Writer
May 1, 2020
The New Mexico State University Theatre Arts Department is hosting weekly online Facebook events amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. NMSU theatre student and the department’s social media marketer, Gus Sanchez, explained the different events that the public is welcome to participate in or interact with...
ICT department at forefront of NMSU’s transition to online operation
Luis Rios, Staff Writer
April 29, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to keep all of New Mexico State University working from home, NMSU Information and Communication Technologies has become more central as the department assists the university in digital literacy and cyber security. NMSU ICT Chief Information Officer Norma Grijalva said in an...
NMSU hosts 90th anniversary of Pluto panel
Ashleigh Black, Staff Writer
February 28, 2020
New Mexico State University hosted a panel Wednesday night honoring the 90th anniversary of Pluto’s discovery by Clyde W. Tombaugh. The third floor of Zhul Library was home to a lively audience of enthused astronomers and historians. Host and moderator, Monika Glowacka-Musial pulled together many ...
NMSU student loses scholarship money to ‘poor advice’
Lauren Roman, Staff Writer
February 18, 2020
Undergraduate student Sarah Valdivia said poor advice she received last semester from the Advising Center at New Mexico State University cost her about $800 in lost scholarship money. Valdivia, a senior studying counseling and community psychology with a minor in psychology and child advocacy studies...
Local ransomware attacks pose questions of NMSU computer security
Luis Rios, Staff Writer
December 5, 2019
Ransomware attacks have struck public school districts in New Mexico, but are New Mexico State University departments able to prevent or operate against such hack attacks? NMSU Chief Information Security Officer and Information Technology Enterprise Director John Roberts, explained how a ransomware...
NMSU overcomes national average with four Fullbright Scholars
Victoria Del Toro, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
New Mexico State University announced four students received the Fullbright Fellowship Scholarship—a prestigious award that allows students to continue their research in different countries. Associate Dean of the Honors College and Director of the Office of National S...
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 K, 18th Infantry of the First Infantry Division and was the first Aggie to die in World War I. Writ...
NMSU Community Puppy Raisers Club partners with non-profit to train seeing-eye dogs
Jensen Stell, Staff Writer
November 7, 2019
Editor's Note: Earlier versions of this story stated that the puppies could "fail formal training." This has since been corrected to say that the guide dog path is not suitable for some dogs. The Community Puppy Raisers club does not consider any of the puppies to be failures because they will c...
Former NMSU journalism department head inducted into NMPA hall of fame
Luis Rios, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
A New Mexico State University former journalism department head and distinguished achievement emeritus professor is the first college educator inductee in the New Mexico Press Association Hall of Fame. J. Sean McCleneghan earned the NMPA’s highest honor on Oct. 26, during the 1...
NMSU provost speaks on her non-traditional journey to academia
Aimee Ryan, Staff Writer
October 8, 2019
First generation collegiate graduate Carol Parker began her work as the provost and vice president of academic affairs of New Mexico State University in July of this year. The journey that led her to become an Aggie started with life on a small dairy farm in Michigan, to graduating from law school, entering...
For Her Brother: An NMSU student’s resilience after the El Paso Shooting
Ariana Parra, Staff Writer
October 3, 2019
On August 3, Las Cruces’s neighboring city, El Paso, Texas faced one of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. The shooting occurred at a Walmart supercenter near the Cielo Vista Mall, which left 22 killed and 24 injured. Joanna Rodriguez, a sophomore majoring in psychology at New Mexico State...
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