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NMSU Round Up

The Independent Student Voice of NMSU Since 1907

NMSU Round Up

Women's rugby members Jessica Jimenez, Miranda Quintina, Alexus Jusko, Syra Jasso, Jessica Jimenez,  and Justin Karrenberg (coach) show guns up with the Pete's statue outside of Corbett.  September 10, 2025.

The Women of NMSU Rugby 

Addisyn Hartman, Staff Writer September 14, 2025

Communication, trust, and respect — this is the philosophy that New Mexico State University’s Women’s Rugby Club has adopted this season to maintain the robust culture and sisterhood of their sport,...

Curtesy of Angel Amabisco.

Federal immigration agents arrest 35 in alleged human trafficking raid in Chaparral

Elizabeth Anne Andrews, Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2025

On Sept. 7, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristy Noem reported that 35 people were arrested Thursday, Sept. 4 in connection with an alleged smuggling scheme.   According to her post on X, two Mexican...

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BREAKING: suspect in Salopek Park drive-by shooting arrested

Allison Brady, News Editor September 9, 2025

The Las Cruces Police Department arrested Apolinar Rosales, 18, following a drive-by shooting on Thursday, Sept. 4 at Salopek Park. According to the LCPD,Rosales was charged with voluntary manslaughter,...

July 17, 2025.

Holi-Dates

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

Here comes the day There goes the hour I only remember the dates that shower. The hours I cried in the rain Where I felt less power -full is my heart with love–,  then grief, who is lost, ...

Despite a strong effort from New Mexico State, Texas Tech broke a scoreless tie in the 2nd half of the match and claimed a 2–0 victory. September 9, 2025.

Red Raiders weather the storm, defeating Aggies 2-0

Addisyn Hartman, Staff Writer September 7, 2025

With raindrops dousing the field minutes before kickoff, the Aggies battled under the clouds Thursday night as they took on Texas Tech’s Red Raiders.  And after a long fight, the Aggies were struck...

NMSU students using Activity Center's new workout equipment.

NMSU’s new gym offers students weight room upgrades

Hannah Saltman, Staff Writer September 5, 2025

The highly anticipated upgrade of New Mexico State University’s James B. Delamater Activity Center is nearing completion, offering students a brand-new weight room in the fitness center.  The updated...

LatinAmerican Programs hosts The Tardecita Latina event at the Garcia Center on August 28, 2025.

“Tardecita Latina” welcomes NMSU students to Latin American Programs

Uziel Ramos, Staff Writer September 5, 2025

Latin American Programs kicked off their fall 2025 semester with an open house event, “Tardecita Latina,” at the Garcia Center Backyard on Aug. 28.  Translated as “Latina Afternoon,” the event...

Linebacker Tyler Martinez (left) and Defensive Line Ezta Christensen (right) bolt towards a Bryant University Quarterback. Aug. 30, 2025.

Holding a short leash: Aggies secure season debut win over Bryant Bulldogs

Addisyn Hartman, Staff Writer September 3, 2025

As the cowbells rang, the Aggies and Bulldogs made history by meeting for the very first time on the football field. New Mexico State University kicked off its 2025-2026 season with a 19-3 win against...

NMSU is now one of many universities with mandated consent training. August 24, 2025.

Consent trainings: a Band-Aid over NMSU’s failure to protect victims

Allison Brady, News Editor August 25, 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 La Piñon at 575-526-3437. The Office of Institutional...

OIE Interim Director Aisha Gutierrez said sexual assault cases remain common at NMSU. August 24, 2025.

Sexual assault at NMSU in numbers

Elizabeth Anne Andrews, Editor-in-Chief August 25, 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 La Piñon at 575-526-3437. The Office of Institutional...

The $1 million settlement resulted from a lawsuit accusing the NMSU Board of Regents of failing to protect sexual assault victims. August 24, 2025.

NMSU settles sexual assault lawsuit for $1M

Jessica Onsurez, Las Cruces Sun-News August 25, 2025

Sensitive readers are cautioned that this article contains reports of sexual violence. If you or someone you know experiences sexual violence, you can find local support via La Piñon's 24-Hour Crisis...

July 22, 2025.

Superman: The Planet’s Famous Illegal Alien On A Xenophobic Earth

David Castañeda, Multimedia Director July 9, 2025

In a time when xenophobia and racism continue to rise and marginalized groups continue to grow in fear, I wish we had a hero to show us we can do better. We need Superman.  As of June 2025, over 50,000...

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