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NMSU Round Up

Graduate Workers United member Ezra Miller (left), President Lindley Hornsby (right), and Political Action Chair Jay Choate (middle) stand in front of Hadley Hall with protest signs, demanding better healthcare access for international graduate students. March 27, 2025.
Graduate Workers United negotiates healthcare access for international graduate students
Elizabeth Anne Andrews, Section Editor • April 8, 2025

New Mexico State University Graduate Workers United met with university administration on Thursday, March 27, to discuss information regarding...

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BREAKING: 3 international student visas revoked
Elizabeth Anne Andrews, Section Editor • April 7, 2025

On April 7, Lakshmi N. Reddi, Interim Provost and Chief Academic Officer at New Mexico State University, sent an email to the campus community...

Seal of the Department of Education.
Brief: What is happening with the Department of Education?   
Elizabeth Anne Andrews, Section Editor • April 1, 2025

On March 20, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order advising the Secretary of Education to facilitate the closure of the U.S....

Members of the Las Cruces community grieve around a vigil commemorating one of the victims of last week’s mass shooting. March 24, 2025.
Police chief, mayor call for policy change following Young Park shooting
Noah Apodaca, News Editor • March 26, 2025

In a press briefing Tuesday morning, Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story said all four suspects who were arrested in connection with the Young...

The road nearby Young Park following Friday night’s fatal shooting in Las Cruces. Photo courtesy of Hugo Perez, News22.
Mass shooting at Las Cruces park claims three lives, injures 15; four arrested and charged 
Noah Apodaca, News Editor • March 23, 2025

A mass shooting in central Las Cruces killed three and injured 15 Friday evening during a car meet. Four people have been arrested.   Just...

Two interim directors are currently serving NMSU’s Diversity Programs: Dae Romero (LGBT+ Programs) and Chadrhyn A. A. Pedraza (Asian and Pacific Islander Program).
EID interim directors share hopes for diversity programs in spring 2025 
Claire Zuloaga, Managing Editor • March 16, 2025

At the start of the spring semester, New Mexico State University’s Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity updated their staff to include...

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Right-Handed Pitcher Hayden Lewis throws the first pitch of the game on April 18, 2025.
Aggies upset Jax State in a ninth inning comeback
Carpio Griego, Staff Writer • April 24, 2025

After getting bitten by the Lobos for the second time, up next for New Mexico State University was Jacksonville State University in an Easter...

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....

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...

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Hungry Like a Wolf: Lobos’ determination pays off in win over Aggies
Carpio Griego, Staff Writer • April 3, 2025

With a brown sky full of dust and 40 mph winds, all that was missing from Tuesday's battle of I-25 baseball game between University of New Mexico...

NMSU Aggie Tamara Carranza goes for the hit against the SHSU Bearkats. March 30, 2025.
Aggies put down Bearcats in weekend sweep
Carpio Griego, Staff Writer • April 1, 2025

There's no place like home, especially for the NMSU softball team, who returned to Las Cruces after spending the previous week in Miami. The...

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Aggies burn out the Flames, claim victory in weekend series
Carpio Griego, Staff Writer • March 25, 2025

Spring time is baseball time and that means Presley Askew Field is one of main attraction for Aggie sports. However this past weekend, the NMSU...

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‘The Prom’: a balance of theatre comedy and social issues
Uziel Ramos, Staff Writer • April 24, 2025

The American Southwest Theatre Company and NMSU Department of Theatre Arts gave audiences a preview of their rendition of the 2016 Broadway musical...

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...

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...

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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,...

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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...

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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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...

The 2025 Juried Student Show opened on March 21 and will remain open for visitors through April 14 in Devasthali Hall. April 11, 2025.
Juried Student Show showcases diverse selection of student artwork
Uziel Ramos, Staff Writer • April 11, 2025

New Mexico State University's Art Museum at Devasthali Hall hosted the opening night of the 2025 Juried Student Show on March 21. The juror of...

Gino Rizzon, co-founder of Deputy Dawgz & Smash Burgers, stands in front of one of the murals on the back of the restaurant. April 2, 2025.
Deputy Dawgz & Smash Burgers anticipates expansion from food truck to restaurant
Leighanne Muñoz, Staff Writer • April 3, 2025

Americans have enjoyed burgers for over a century. While the invention date of burgers is debated, there is no doubt Americans love the classic...

Members of the Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office spoke at NMSU’s Branson Library about IRPA on March 20, 2025.
IPRA Talk panelists stress importance of using sunshine laws responsibly
Uziel Ramos, Staff Writer • March 31, 2025

NMSU librarians and local journalists hosted the annual Sunshine Week IPRA Talk at Branson Library on March 20. The journalists and other members...

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...

David Sebastián Castañeda Molina. March 26, 2025.
Me llamo Dah-veeth
David Castañeda, Multimedia Director • March 27, 2025

Me llamo David Sebastián Castañeda Molina. Dah-veeth Sih-bah-stee-ahn KAHS-tah-NiEH-dah Mo-LEE-nah. And during my life, I’ve allowed everyone who didn’t know me from...

Photo Gallery: Arts & Crafts Market features creative works for American Indian week
Jenni Hazlett, Multimedia Specialist • April 4, 2025

American Indian Week ended with an Arts & Crafts Market, where local Native American artists sold and featured their work right outside of Kent Hall University Museum....

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