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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

Ross Marks gives his praises to Helen Hunt and her career. April 10, 2025.

Helen Hunt headlines at Las Cruces International Film Festival

Marlee Lustig, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

Oscar and Emmy Award winner, Helen Hunt, came to the Las Cruces International Film Festival on April 10 as part of its 10-year celebration. Hunt spoke about her career and gave advice to those seeking...

Attendees visit Worthington Pecan Farms’ tent at the Las Cruces Pecan Festival at Young Park. April 13, 2025.

Las Cruces Pecan Festival returns for its second year 

Azure Mitchell, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

Many New Mexican residents have their very own pecan trees in their backyard. Collecting the nuts for pecan pie or simply eating them straight from the shell can become a tradition for families in the...

A student shows his support for NMSU’s Discovery Scholars Program at the Big Bang Bash event on April 3, 2025.

College of A&S hosts Big Bang Bash to fund scholarships

Allison Brady, Staff Writer April 18, 2025

New Mexico State University’s College of Arts & Science’s hosted its annual Big Bang Bash fundraiser on April 3. At the event, guests were encouraged to visit every department’s activity booth...

Photo courtesy of American Indian Program.

American Indian Program welcomes freshman as new Miss Native American NMSU     

Vida “Vee” Montoya, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

New Mexico State University’s American Indian Program held its annual Miss Native American NMSU pageant in the Corbett Auditorium on Friday, March 21. Shaylyn Smith, last year’s pageant winner, passed...

Students simultaneously throw chalk in the air to celebrate Holi. March 29, 2025.

Students welcome spring with Holi festival, tradition

Allison Brady, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

On March 29, students welcomed the budding spring seasons with Holi, the Hindu festival of colors. There they threw colored chalk at one another to celebrate the victory of good over evil.  Holi celebrates...

New Mexico State University President Valerio Ferme sits at his desk in Hadley Hall. April 2, 2025.

A one-on-one with NMSU President Valerio Ferme

Uziel Ramos, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

On Sept. 19, 2024, the NMSU Board of Regents voted to select Valerio Ferme as former Interim President Monica Torres’ successor. As his term began on Jan. 1, 2025, Ferme thought about what he sees in...

NMSU’s Johnna Aragon hits the ball against the Liberty Flames. April 11, 2025.

Third time’s the charm: Aggies win one of three against #25 Liberty

Carpio Griego, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

A new weekend brought a new stretch of games for the Aggies on the softball field and after getting swept by the UTEP miners the weekend prior. This set made up for it.  It was easier said than done,...

Photo courtesy of LGBT+ Programs.

LGBT+ Programs hosts Transgender Day of Visibility panel

Marlee Lustig, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

March 31 marked the 16th annual celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) as an international holiday to recognize the transgender community. To celebrate, NMSU’s LGBT+ Programs held a panel...

The mirage of music: Leighanne's guide to Coachella

The mirage of music: Leighanne’s guide to Coachella

Leighanne Muñoz, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

Coachella Weekend 2 is approaching quite fast this year. Thoughts of the hot blazing sun and the feel of the music coursing through our bodies are thoughts occupying many people’s minds worldwide.   As...

A college girl's guide to Las Cruces 

A college girl’s guide to Las Cruces 

Azure Mitchell, Staff Writer April 14, 2025

I moved to Las Cruces completely unaware of what was in store for me. To be honest, when I applied to NMSU, I had no idea where it even was; I just submitted my application. Coming from my small, nostalgic...

Two students provide live commentary during an esports stream. March 29, 2025.

Schools across New Mexico pick up the sticks at Esports Invitational

Carpio Griego, Staff Writer April 13, 2025

Walking into New Mexico State University's esports lounge was something that brought excitement not only to the club, but also for students around the state. During March 29-30, the lounge was filled with...

Presenter Reverend Carolyn Wilkins spoke about the women in the lives of men who have made an impact in history, like Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King Jr.’s wife. Wilkins believes that behind every strong man in history was an even stronger woman. March 26, 2025.

Annual NMSU thought conference hosts speakers, organizations on social justice 

Uziel Ramos, Staff Writer April 12, 2025

The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity hosted New Mexico State University’s 2025 Justice and Revolutionary Thought Conference on Wednesday, March 26 in the Corbett Center Student Union ballrooms....

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