Story by Dustin Edwards The New Mexico State University Board of Regents selected Barbara Couture to be the 25th president of NMSU. Effective Jan. 1, 2010, Couture, 61, will become the first female president of NMSU. Students answer questions about the 2009 NMSU presidential search.

Story by Carlos Lopez After the widely successful first production of “Seussical” in 2006, the American Southwest Theatre Company will once again feature the musical play based on the works of Dr. Seuss for a limited two-week long engagement starting Nov. 20 at the Hershel Zohn Theatre. With music from composer Stephen Flaherty and whimsical [...]

Stories by Matthew Morris and Nikki Shook New Mexico State University’s Branson Library was the site of hip-hop Alumni’s grand opening of the hip-hop stacks book display early this November–just in time for National Hip Hop month. –Matthew Morris    

Story by Antonio Lucero A colorful and festive Dia de Los Muertos celebration held in Mesilla Plaza ended with an eerie and dimly lit area and as a starting point for the candlelight procession to the San Albino Cemetery Nov. 2. “How do we know what you tell us is true?” a young candlelight procession [...]