Skip to Main Content
The Independent Student Voice of NMSU Since 1907

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

Photo courtesy of NMSU Athletics.

Aggies head to CUSA championship after defeating Western Kentucky

Juliana Trujillo, Sports Editor November 13, 2023

For the first time in program history, New Mexico State University football is headed to the Conference USA championship after overpowering the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers 38-29.   The...

Guard Jaylin Jackson-Posey soars over the Sul Ross Lobos on Nov. 8, 2023.

NMSU men’s basketball emerges victorious in home opener

Joshua Montoya, Sports Writer November 12, 2023

In the first of many home games in the Jason Hooten era, the New Mexico State University men’s basketball team had fans going home with smiles after an 84-49 victory over Sul Ross State University Lobos....

NMSU Department of Government Alumni Gerard Nevarez giving a speech about his up bringing and what drove him to pursue his degrees. Nov. 2, 2023.

Department of Government celebrates homecoming and new scholarships 

Madeline Nielsen, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

New Mexico State University’s Department of Government hosted a reception on Nov. 2 to celebrate homecoming and unveil new scholarships for students of all levels.   Hosted by Department Head Dr....

Photo courtesy of NMSU Athletics.

Aggie swim and dive goes 1-1 in dual meets in Texas

Reed Black, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

In a two-part dual meet, the New Mexico State University swim and dive team first faced the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs but only posted 56 points compared to TCU’s 185. The Aggies returned...

Photo courtesy of NMSU Athletics.

Aggies fall in conference championship after historic season

Joshua Montoya, Montoya November 9, 2023

The historic inaugural season in Conference USA for New Mexico State University women’s soccer ended in tears after falling to Liberty 2-1 in the championship game.  All season long the NMSU soccer...

Guard Molly Kaiser jumps to score. Nov. 6, 2023.

NM State women’s basketball falls short in season opener

Kaden Martinez, Staff Writer November 9, 2023

In the home opener, the New Mexico State women’s basketball team hosted the University of Arizona Wildcats, who have had three consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, and fell 68-57.   The Aggies...

Arik Ruiz shows his Día De Los Muertos spirit by sporting Catrin face paint. Nov. 2, 2023.

NMSU celebrates Día De Los Muertos with community altar 

Elizabeth McCall, Staff Writer November 9, 2023

New Mexico State University’s Latin American Council invited members of the NMSU community to celebrate Día De Los Muertos at the council’s community altar event on Thursday, Nov. 2 at Garcia Center.   Día...

The Disability Advocacy Student Alliance meets every other week over Zoom to ensure easy access for all.

Campus club advocates for both visible and invisible disabilities 

Adeline Triplett, Staff Writer November 9, 2023

A new club within New Mexico State University is working to give a voice to abled and disabled students on campus this semester.  The Disability Advocacy Student Alliance (DASA) was started in Spring...

Senator Jaden Moore dresses in costume for a Halloween senate meeting on October 26, 2023.

Senate has its first continuation of the year, discusses controversial bills

Reed Black and Claire Quintana November 9, 2023

The 67th Senate of the Associated Students of New Mexico State University met for their senate meeting on Thursday, October 26, 2023, and then again on Monday, October 30, 2023, for an emergency meeting....

Las Cruces Innovators who helped work the Helping Hands event on Oct. 20, 2023, (left to right). Social Work Leader at El Paso VA Health Care System: Rita Garcia; Veterans Justice Outreach Specialist for Texas VA Health Care System: Montevis Price; Executive Director/CEO of the El Paso VA Health Care System: Froylan Garcia; Las Cruces City Councilor for District 4: Johana Bencomo; Vice President of Repatriate Our Patriots: Diane Vega; National Council Member of VFW: Len Hampton.

Helping Hands Stand Down offers support for homeless veterans

Elizabeth Anne Andrews, Staff Writer November 8, 2023

The Veterans of Foreign Wars office in Las Cruces hosted a Helping Hands Veterans Stand Down on Friday, October 20, 2023. During the event, homeless and near homeless veterans recieved backpacks of essential...

Photo courtesy of NMSU Athletics.

Aggies enter Jason Hooten era in Kentucky

Victor Fierro, Sports Writer November 8, 2023

In a brand-new season and complete rebuild for the New Mexico State men’s basketball team, the Aggies battled and began their season with an 86-46 loss to the No. 16 University of Kentucky Wildcats.   After...

A boy attending Halloween Hoops eagerly awaits as men's basketball player Clarence "Monzy" Jackson signs an autograph on Oct. 25, 2023.

Halloween-themed basketball event introduces new teams, connects with Las Cruces community

Ahmad Fairley, Staff Writer November 8, 2023

It's that time of year again when the New Mexico State University basketball teams are preparing for their new season, and what better way to kickstart it than by hosting a Halloween trick-or-treat event...

Load More Stories