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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

The new map of the WAC following the announced addition of Southern Utah, Abilene Christian, Lamar, Sam Houston State and Stephen F. Austin State beginning in 2022 (per KTSM 9 Sports).

WAC to add five schools, reinstate football at FCS level in 2022

James Martin, Sports Editor January 14, 2021

The Western Athletic Conference announced that five teams will be joining the conference effective July of 2022 as well as the its intention to reinstate college football in the WAC the same year. Four...

Student Media, taken April 3, 2020 after being disinfected and closed for the Spring 2020 semester due to COVID-19.

Wrapping Up 2020 at The Round Up

Alanna Herrera, Editor-in-Chief January 4, 2021

We made it. Far from ordinary, fall 2020, as it was for most, was unlike any year faced before. In journalism, the unexpected is meant to be expected, and in a year like 2020, it became the new normal...

NM State plans on fundraising around $100,000 to offset relocation expenses and COVID-inspired budget cuts.

Aggie basketball relocation costs prompts Donate-4-State initiative

Mia Tontodonati, Sports Writer December 10, 2020

It has been nearly three weeks since the New Mexico State basketball programs departed from New Mexico for their 2020-2021 seasons, and with this move has come inevitable expenses behind relocating.  With...

Jewelry pieces hand-made by Betty Hase, a New Mexico State University student in the jewelry and metalsmithing program. These items and more will be for sale online Nov. 20 – Dec. 20. (Courtesy Photo)

NMSU’s art department hosts annual jewelry sale online

Selema Graham, Staff Writer December 8, 2020

New Mexico State University’s Art Department is having its annual jewelry sale online this year because of COVID-19. The sale will end on Dec. 20.  Every year the Art Department at NMSU has a...

Chancellor Dan Arvizu captured August 28, 2019.

NMSU Chancellor to aid Biden-Harris transition team

Luis Rios, Political Writer December 8, 2020

New Mexico State University Chancellor Dan Arvizu will be assisting as a volunteer for President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris’ transition...

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NMSU celebrates high achieving graduates

Victoria Del Toro, Staff Writer December 7, 2020

New Mexico State University Fall 2020 commencement ceremony will be following the path of Spring’s as it will be held online Dec. 12 for undergraduate candidates and Dec. 10 for graduate candidates. Among...

Guthrie Hall in the snow

WATCH: S/U grading unavailable for fall semester despite student polls

Xavier Dominguez, Video Specialist December 7, 2020

Despite many students in favor of having the option of a pass/fail grading system after an unprecedented semester, S/U grading will not be available, Xavier Dominguez reports.  https://youtu.be/JNeD1QNG9-o  

New Mexico State cancels their next two games against Santa Clara and Cal Poly following a positive COVID test from within the program.

NM State men’s basketball pauses basketball activities following positive COVID-19 test

James Martin, Sports Editor December 5, 2020

The New Mexico State men’s basketball program has announced a pause of basketball activities after a positive COVID-19 test comes back from the Aggies’ Dec. 3 round of testing. Because of this, NM...

Courtesy photo of NMSU News Center

NMSU Athletic Department and local brewery create first collegiate whiskey

Victoria Del Toro, Staff Writer December 3, 2020

New Mexico State University Athletics saw the product of their collaboration with local brewery hit the shelves Nov. 12 in local supermarkets and gas stations. Together, they presented the first...

Aaliyah Prince fouls out, but goes off for 25 points on 67% shooting.

NM State comes up just short in second OT matchup against UTEP this season

Trent Nickell, Sports Writer December 2, 2020

In what was a case of apparent déjà vu, the New Mexico State women’s basketball team took regional rival UTEP to overtime for the second time this season after opening the campaign in El Paso...

NM State fell 80-76 in their season opener against the Miners just eight days ago, but have a chance to even the score tonight.

Aggie WBB splits first two games, heads back to El Paso for UTEP rematch

Trent Nickell, Sports Writer December 2, 2020

After splitting their first two matchups of the season, the New Mexico State women's basketball team has an early chance at another shot at rival UTEP, with the Aggies scheduled to travel back to El Paso...

President Floros speaking at Juneteenth event June 19, 2020.

Some changes might be permanent: Q & A with NMSU President John Floros

Ryker Bilvado, Staff Writer December 1, 2020

Expect the spring semester to have similar COVID-19 policies, New Mexico State University President John Floros said. In addition to COVID-19 in person class restrictions, NMSU had...

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