Phone booths are common in the streets of Buenos Aires. (Photo by Adriana Abarca)
Story by Adriana Abarca
As summer approaches, many prepare for traveling to a unique part of the world. What country will you explore?
There are endless options for travel destinations; however, there is one country that offers the adventure in a jungle, desert, beach or glacier – Argentina.
Located on the southeast portion of South America, Argentina is a place rich in geography, natural resources and culture.
Argentina is considered as being the “Europe of the West” as Dr. Daniel Dugas, geography professor at New Mexico State University suggested. “Its mid-latitude climate is similar to Europe’s” he said.
Teri Schultz reports from Afghanistan at Camp Julien, February 2012. (Photo courtesy Teri Schultz)
With graduation looming over journalism students’ heads, many are anticipating the start of a new beginning with a sense of excitement and some dread. Where will we work? Will we ever get that dream job?
On Feb. 22, students had a chance to realize dream jobs do come true. New Mexico State University alumna Teri Schultz, National Public Radio and Global Post reporter, walked back into Milton Hall at NMSU to give students advice on what to expect.
Standing in front of the classroom, facing mostly seniors, Schultz started her presentation by asking each individual what aspect of journalism they were interested in.
Some students knew exactly what field they wanted to go in to, while others were still sorting out which area they found to be most interesting for them.
“You can’t go into the business saying I like this,” Schultz said. “You better really love it or you can’t do it,” something that Schultz emphasized repeatedly throughout her presentation to the seniors. Read more »
Courtney Deshayes, chemical engineering major, takes a swing during the Volt Information Sciences Slide Rule Golf Tournament. (Photo by Isabel Rodriguez)
Barbecues, liquid nitrate ice-cream and a golf tournament are just a few of the activities held by NMSU’s College of Engineering to celebrate Engineer’s Week during Feb. 19-25.
The college kicked off the week with free cookies and coffee at the Engineering Clocktower on Monday.
On Tuesday, students served free otter pops at the Clocktower, while chemical engineering students mixed batches of liquid nitrate ice cream for students, faculty and staff. Read more »
Aggie seniors Hernst Laroche, Hamidu Rahman and Wendell McKines pose together after their final game in the Pan American Center. (Photo by Richard Romero)
Story by Richard Romero
New Mexico State Aggie basketball fans said goodbye to three Aggie seniors at the Pan American Center on Saturday night.
In what would be the final home game for seniors Wendell McKines, Hernst Laroche and Hamidu Rahman, the Aggies defeated the San Jose State Spartans 79-68.
With the win the Aggies improved their record to 22-8 and 9-3 in Western Athletic Conference play.
The win also keeps the Aggies in second place in the WAC standings two weeks away from the Conference tournament.
Hilda Holguin cleans windows in Science Hall as part of her work day. (Photo by Sarah Graves)
Story by Merge Staff
The mornings are early
In the early morning hours while most students and faculty are still nestled under the covers of their beds, the New Mexico State University custodial staff is clocked into work and preparing buildings, offices and classrooms for the busy day ahead.
A typical day for a member of the custodial staff begins at 5 a.m. Staff members start by cleaning every room, office, hallway and lobby in their assigned building.
“We enjoy it because of the people we work with,” said Anita Montoya, building leader of Milton Hall. “We become like a family because we see each other every day and we have to work together as a team.” Read more »
The Preston Contemporary Art Center in Mesilla will close at the end of this month. (Photo by Jesca Cervantes)
In July 2008, Tinsley Preston of Chicago decided to fund an art gallery in the Las Cruces area with the intent of showcasing contemporary artists worldwide. With the help of business partner and friend Paul Shranz, Preston brought the idea to life.
Farmers Market is a wonderful place to explore. (Photo by Lincoln Michaud)
Story by Merge staff
Whether you are visitors from out of town or have never experienced it yourself, you have been missing out on the Las Cruces Farmers Market, one of the largest and most popular forms of entertainment in the area.
Every Wednesday and Saturday, the Downtown Mall area is packed with musicians, crafts and produce tents selling local merchandise.
While summer is the best time to find fresh produce from farms in the area, the market runs year-round, every season bringing new and desirable products.
Having visited in the cold month of February, we compiled some stories of year-round vendors and the unique goods they have to offer.
Wendell McKines attempts a free throw in the first half of the game against Cal State Bakersfield. (Photo by Juan Gutierrez)
Story by Merge staff
With his 13th double-double of the season and 40th of his career, Aggie senior Wendel McKines joined the rare 1,000 point and rebound club at New Mexico State University. Only Aggie great Sam Lacey shares the same feat.
Mckines, who led the Aggies with 20 points and 14 rebounds on the way to a 78-57 Aggie victory over visiting California-Bakersfield, told reporters after the game, “It’s an honor; it’s something I will take with me the rest of my life.”
McKines’ 1,002 rebounds are second all-time behind Lacey’s 1,265. The last time the WAC had a 1,000-point and rebound player was Nick Fazekas from Nevada in 2007.
Full-time college students study approximately 15 hours a week, but engineering students are the most studious compared to their peers in business and the social sciences, according to the 2011 National Survey of Student Engagement. Read more »
Students work toward getting Judy Shepard to Las Cruces
The Sexual and Gender Diversity Resource Center located at New Mexico State University finalized its contract with keynote speaker Judy Shepard, whose son was killed by homophobic criminals, after some debate with ASNMSU Council; she is now set to speak at the Las Cruces Convention Center from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Apr. 17, 2012. Read more »
