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The Independent Student Voice of NMSU Since 1907

NMSU Round Up

The Independent Student Voice of NMSU Since 1907

NMSU Round Up

Godzilla: King of the Monsters

Godzilla: King of the Monsters

Marlee Lustig, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

Ishiro Honda was first struck with the idea to create Godzilla while looking out of a plane window and imagining what it would be like if a giant monster came out of the ocean. Honda was able to bring...

“Bulerias.” May 1, 2025.

NMSU’s “Desert Bloom” performance celebrates culture and expression 

Marlee Lustig, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

NMSU’s Dance Program and the Department of Kinesiology celebrated culture, community, and self-expression in “Desert Bloom: A Celebration of Dance” which ran from May 1 to 3.   The theme...

Two senators formulate questions during discussion of a bill at an NMSU Senate meeting. Apr. 24, 2025.

ASNMSU calls emergency meeting, pass final legislation

Allison Brady, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

The 68th Senate of the Associated Students of New Mexico State University called an emergency meeting on May 1 to finish hearing the final legislation of the Spring 2025 semester.   The previous senate...

Flowers, a memorial bell, and plaques inscribed with the words “We remember them today, We remember them tomorrow. They are forever a part of our Aggie family. May 1, 2025

“Gone, but most certainly not forgotten,” NMSU holds 2025 Aggie Remembrance Day ceremony 

Uziel Ramos, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

The Office of the Dean of Students, Student Involvement & Leadership Programs, NMSU Foundation, Associated Students of NMSU, and Integrated Services organized the university’s annual Aggie Remembrance...

Subreddit created to sell, trade explicit images of female students

Subreddit created to sell, trade explicit images of female students

Allison Brady, Staff Writer May 11, 2025

This story contains content related to sexual misconduct, which may be distressing to some readers. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call the national hotline at 1-800-656-4673. The Office...

Julia Smith, the director of "Birth of the Acid Western". Photo courtesy of Smith.

Former NMSU professor and filmmaker restores Orville Wanzer’s archival films

Vida “Vee” Montoya, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

Because of the passionate work of Dr. Julia Smith, the public can now view films by the late New Mexico State University professor, Orville Wanzer, for the first time since they were first filmed over...

Valerio Ferme is presented with a medallion given to newly appointed presidents at NMSU. April 24, 2025.

NMSU welcomes new president, Valerio Ferme 

Allison Brady, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

On April 24, the university welcomed him as its 32nd president. Valerio Ferme assumed his role as New Mexico State University’s president at the beginning of the 2025 spring semester but had yet to be...

Latin American Programs’ Student Program Coordinator, Claudia Gonzalez Astorga dances alongside NMSU students at the Selena Day event. April 16, 2025.

Selena fans gather on campus to celebrate her life, impact

Allison Brady, Staff Writer May 7, 2025

In celebration of Selena Day, fans gathered on campus to celebrate her birthday and legacy on April 16. People were encouraged to sing, dance and share how Selena has impacted their lives.  Selena...

The new 2025 Puerto del Sol Literary Magazine released its spring issue. April 23, 2025.

Puerto Del Sol celebrates Spring 2025 “Freak” release

Uziel Ramos, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

The publishers and editors of Puerto Del Sol celebrated the publication of the magazine’s Spring 2025 semester issue at Zuhl Library on April 23. The theme of their new edition, Issue 60.1, was “Freak.”  Since...

Photo courtesy of Madelyn's.

Madelyn’s: Brewing a family legacy in the heart of Mesilla

Riley Robertson, Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2025

This article was originally published in The Historic Mesilla Valley Magazine.  As Las Cruces natives who have spent a majority of their lives in Mesilla, Amanda Davies and her mother, Irma Chavez-May,...

Khaotica opens her Hot Pocket costume to reveal her outfit underneath. April 22, 2025.

LGBT+ Programs hosts Pride Season Drag Show  

Marlee Lustig, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

On April 22, NMSU’s LGBT+ Programs hosted its spring semester Pride Season Drag Show. Drag artists Mae Dove Stardust and Ryan Rox helped host the event which featured performances by NMSU students, alumni,...

A patron reads through the many backpacks hanging at the Send Silence Packing event. April 7, 2025.

Breaking the stigma of mental health through storytelling

Leighanne Muñoz, Staff Writer May 5, 2025

This story contains descriptions of suicide and mental illness. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can text or call 988 to receive mental health crisis care. If needed, the Aggie Health and...

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