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NMSU 101
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011
101
things every Aggie
needs to know
1. From the president ..............2
2. Welcome Weekend ..............2
3. Mark your calendar ..............2
4. Financial aid........................3
5. The essentials......................3
6. Board of Regents ................3
7. Homecoming ......................4
8. Clubs and organizations........4
9. Intramurals..........................4
10. NMSU majors....................4
11. Safety ..............................5
12. ASNMSU Cultural Series ....5
13. On stage ..........................5
14. Interesting classes ..............5
15. Student government ..........5
16. Pulse ................................6
17. Campus media ..................6
18. Advice from a senior ..........6
19. Advice from a former Aggie..6
20. Greek life ..........................6
21. Reminder ..........................8
22. By the numbers ................8
23. Laundry tips ......................8
24. Wireless ............................8
25. Social networking ..............8
26. Fun websites ....................8
27. Online classes....................8
28. Learn something new ........9
29. Reasons to live on campus..9
30. Campus housing ................9
31. Be a good roommate..........9
32. What to bring ....................9
33. Dorm decorating ................9
34. Protect yourself................10
35. CALL counseling ..............10
36. Cultural center ................10
37. Budgeting........................10
38. Textbook savings..............10
39. Get a job ........................10
40. Construction ....................11
41. Campus bookstore ..........11
42. Parking ..........................12
44. Aggie Transit ..................13
45. Ride a bike......................13
46. Don’t feed the feral cats....13
47. Study tips........................16
48. Museums and exhibits......16
49. New playground ..............16
50. Student Health Center ......16
51. Student-athletes ..............17
52. Activity Center ................17
53. Freshman 15 ..................17
54. Healthy living tips ............17
55. AggieFit ..........................17
56. Football ..........................18
57. Men’s basketball..............18
58. Tailgating ........................18
59. WAC history ....................18
60. Women’s basketball ........18
62. ‘Aggie Fight Song’ ............18
62. Volleyball ........................19
63. Soccer ............................19
1 From the president
W
elcome! ¡Bienvenidos!
The fall each year at
New Mexico State
University is a wonderful time
when we anticipate new opportunities and new
challenges, and we
are pleased to welcome both returning students and
our new Aggies!
You all are now our
proud partners, attending this diverse, internationally renowned research university. And we are
eager to see the positive impact
you will have as a student here.
NMSU students are known
both for their enthusiasm and
dedication to academic
achievement. This fall, we will
continue a tradition started last
year at NMSU that reflects
this great Aggie spirit: all incoming freshmen who attend
the new student orientation this year will be
given a “Challenge
Coin” that will serve
as a daily reminder of
the academic goals
they set for themselves.
I wish all of you get the
most out of your time at
this great university, so I encourage you to take advantage
of everything we offer, in and
out of the classroom.
Your top priority, of course,
must be success in your academic classes, but please also
balance those academic pursuits with extracurricular activities that help you grow. NMSU has many to choose from,
including artistic and musical
performances and exhibitions,
intercollegiate and club sports,
community service organizations, student leadership opportunities, and much more.
Please join me in a commitment to excellence and a
pledge to do your best to
broaden your horizons, stretch
yourself intellectually and seek
out new, life-enriching experiences.
Always remember that you
have many resources at NMSU
to help you meet your goals.
All of us — administrators, fac-
ulty and staff — are
committed to partnering with
you to help make your college
experience enjoyable and rewarding.
To all our students, I wish
you the best for a successful
and rewarding year.
Go Aggies!
Barbara Couture
NMSU president
64. Meet Pistol Pete ..............19
65. Rivalries ..........................19
66. Golf ................................19
AGGIE WELCOME WEEKEND ORIENTATION
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
67. Hangovers ......................20
68. Great dates......................20
69. Game night ....................20
70. Places to relax ................20
71. Safe sex ..........................20
72. Don’t drink and drive........22
73. Under 21 ........................22
74. Local nightlife ..................22
75. El Paso nightlife ..............22
76. Fast food ........................22
77. Restaurants on campus ....22
78. 100 West Café ................22
79. Restaurants near campus..23
80. DIY snack........................23
81. DIY breakfast ..................23
82. DIY lunch ........................23
83. DIY dinner ......................23
84. Best breakfast..................24
85. Best green chile fix ..........24
86. Best international food......24
87. Best sandwich ................24
88. Best burger......................24
89. Best cheap food ..............24
90. Best coffee ......................24
The start of college can evoke some
unpleasant flashbacks to the first day
of freshman year in high school —
the anxiety, the fear of walking into
the wrong class, getting lost, not
knowing anyone.
NMSU’s Aggie Welcome
and Orientation (AWO) is
the perfect remedy for easing those fears and anxieties. AWO is a week full
of informative seminars, tours and
fun events specially tailored for students and parents to become better
acquainted with NMSU.
In true Aggie fashion, the week
kicks off Sunday, Aug. 13 with a BBQ
for students and their families. NMSU President Barbara Couture will be
on hand to welcome everyone.
Monday and Tuesday are filled
with some great entertainment and
social events for incoming students to
mix and mingle. Both days will include information sessions on programs new students can join and issues they might face.
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All degree colleges will hold
their open house on Wednesday
from 9 a.m. to noon for a more personalized look into the areas students can pursue and for other useful information.
Afterwards, take part in Aggiefest! a
campus scavenger hunt with some
great prizes up for grab. Then, attend
AggieSplash and watch the shark
thriller “Deep Blue Sea” while cooling
off with a late night dip in the pool.
Classes begin Thursday and just in
case anyone gets a little turned
around looking for their next class,
Where’s my class? “Ask Me” tables
will be scattered along the International Mall walkway.
Just because school has officially
started doesn’t mean the fun is over.
The week ends Saturday with a
screening of Pixar’s “Rango” at the
Corbett Center Auditorium.
There are more events scheduled
for the week, so be sure to check out
the full list at your.nmsu.edu
— Lorena Sanchez
•Aug. 14: Campus Housing Opens
•Aug. 16: Fall Convocation
•Aug. 18: Classes begin
•Aug. 26: Deadline for degree application
•Aug. 29: Deadline, registration/course addition
•Sept. 5: Labor Day holiday
•Oct. 11: Last day to drop with a “W”
•Nov. 11: Last day to withdraw
•Nov. 21- 25: Thanksgiving holiday
•Dec. 5-9: Exam week
•Dec. 10: Campus housing closes
•Jan. 15: Campus housing opens
•Jan. 16: MLK holiday
•Jan. 17: Spring Convocation
•Jan. 19: Classes begin
•Jan. 27: Deadline for degree application
•Jan. 30: Deadline, registration/course addition
•March 12: Last day to drop with a “W”
•March 19-23: Spring break
•April 20: Last day to withdraw
•April 6: Spring holiday
•May 7-11: Exam week
•May 12: Commencement
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91. Best dessert ....................24
92. Pizza joints......................26
93. Pizza delivery ..................26
NMSU 101 is a supplement of the
94. Community calendar ........26
95. Spring break ....................27
96. Farmers markets..............27
97. Whitewater river rafting ....27
98. Dripping Springs ..............27
99. Frisbee Golf ....................27
100. Lincoln National Forest ..27
101. Word search..................27
For advertising opportunities,
please call the Sun-News at (575) 541-5400
Publisher: Frank Leto
Vice President and Editor: Jim Lawitz
Advertising Directors: Heidi Melendrez, Wayne Sheppard
NMSU 101 Editor: Christine Rogel
Writers: Danielle Adams, Teddy Feinberg, Sarah Garcia,
Lucas Peerman, Susan Prosoco, Kyle Purcell,
Sylvia Quintanilla, Lorena Sanchez, Brook Stockberger
Photographers: Norm Dettlaff, Robin Zielinski
Contributors: Barbara Couture, University Communications
NMSU 101
ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS
Let’s face it, some of us still need a little more
help with the cost of college even after the Lottery
Scholarship has kicked in. Luckily, there are several avenues through which you can receive financial aid.
Departmental scholarships are constantly being offered throughout the
year, so be sure to check in with your
department’s office to check out the line
up and get the deadlines. If that doesn’t
work, the financial aid office in the Educational Services building has a list of scholarship
opportunities in several different categories. One
of them could be for you.
Whether you try your hand at scholarships, you
should apply for grants also. The Department of
Education has money for students who qualify
based on your and your parents’ income. Just fill
out a Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)
form online. But get going, because federal grants
are on a first-come, first-served basis.
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THE ESSENTIALS
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•1. The first thing you should absolutely pick up is a planner. Whether it’s cute
and fancy or just something that you
can fit in your pocket, a planner has
and always will be your
saving grace.
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•2. Pens and pencils. You’re probably going
to misplace them, so buy multiple batches and
store them everywhere you can think of.
•3. Put those pens and
pencils to good use when
taking notes (or doodling) in
your notebooks. Pick up two
3-subject notebooks — one for
all of the courses related to your
major as well as one for all your
elective credits.
•4. Professors love to give out important
handouts with notes, assignments and upcoming class events and an expanding filing folder
is the perfect solution to avoid clutter.
•5. Pick up a good book bag or backpack with
multiple compartments for all of your supplies.
And if you plan on carrying your laptop to
school each day, you’ll want to make sure your
bag has a compartment for your device to avoid
the possibility of physical or liquid damage.
— Ashley Trevizo
Know the NMSU Board of Regents
T
he NMSU Board of Regents,
a group of five members,
one of whom is a student,
are appointed by the governor of
New Mexico and hold five regular meetings each year and provide oversight of the university. Here’s your board:
•Laura Conniff (chair). She
graduated with honors from NMSU and is now co-owner of Mathers Realty Inc., in Las Cruces. She
is also a co-founder and co-chair-
man of NMSU Aggies are Tough
Enough to Wear Pink. Term expires Dec. 31, 2012.
•Ike Pino (vice chair).
Director of both the Department of Public Works and
the Community Services
Department in Santa Fe, he
has a degree in civil engineering from NMSU. Term expires
Dec. 31, 2014.
•Christopher Dulany (secretary/treasurer). A graduate stu-
dent at NMSU pursuing a master’s
degree in business with an emphasis in finance. Term expires Dec.
31, 2012.
•Javier Gonzales (member).
He has experience in public
and private arenas. Term expires Dec. 31, 2014.
•Mike Cheney (member). A
NMSU alumni who is the regional
bank president in southern New
Mexico for Wells Fargo Bank.
Term expires Dec. 31, 2016.
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Proposed meeting dates
(subject to change)
•Aug. 22
•Oct. 10
•Dec. 9
•Jan. 30, 2012
•March 12, 2012
Email [email protected] for
more information.
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NMSU 101
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
FOR EVERYONE
Homecoming celebrations
T
he 2011 Homecoming theme
is “Celebrate with Us New
Mexico Statehood.” Here are
some highlights from this year’s
Homecoming schedule:
•Oct. 24: BBQ for all NMSU students 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the
Horseshoe. Info: (575) 646-4415.
•Oct. 25: Movie on the Green.
Time, film and location to
be determined. There will
be free popcorn, candy,
hot chocolate and punch
though! Info: (575) 646-4415
•Oct. 27: Pep rally and bonfire
7 p.m. at the student tailgate lot,
south of the soccer field. Info:
(575) 646-4415.
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•Oct. 28: Crimson Day, prizes will
be given to people around campus
and the community spotted wearing
crimson by the Crimson Mobile.
There will also be a Homecoming
Court Talent Show at 11 a.m. inside
Corbett Center. Students can vote for
their favorite. Info: (575) 646-4415.
•Oct. 29: 2011 Homecoming Pa-
rade 10 a.m. University Avenue
from Triviz to Espina. There will be
a concert from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the
student tailgate lot, south of the soccer field. Info: (575) 646-4415.
•Oct. 29: Homecoming football
game vs. University of Nevada’s Wolf
Pack at 6 p.m. Info: (575) 646-1420.
— Lorena Sanchez
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
COURTESY PHOTO
LEARN THE LINDY HOP and other
dances as part of the NMSU Swingers
free dance lessons at the Activity Center.
Here’s a sampling of some clubs
and organizations on campus that
you can join. To view the entire list
of NMSU organizations, clubs and
activities visit nmsu.edu. Click on Current Students, scroll down to Student Involvement
then click on Student Organizations. You can
also visit the Department of Campus Activities
on the second floor of Corbett Center for information.
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If you’re looking for an alternative way to stay active,
the NMSU intramural program just might be your solution.
The intramural
program offers individual, dual and
team sports in a variety of disciplines
such as soccer, flag football,
Ultimate (Frisbee), golf and
softball, to name a few. Men’s,
women’s and co-ed teams
participate.
Students from a variety of
different sporting back-
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grounds have taken advantage
of the intramural program,
which is sponsored by the Associated Students of NMSU.
Get more information on
the intramural program on
the second floor of the Activity Center in room 230. Talk to
Jakody Huckaby, who is the
assistant director of recreational sports and intramurals
head, or email him for more
information, [email protected]. Visit
recsport.nmsu.edu/intramurals/ for a list of sports and to
register.
WHAT’S YOUR MAJOR?
Anime Nite! — Learning the Japanese culture
through the screening of Japanese cartoons
(Anime). Miguel Hidalgo, [email protected],
(575) 642-2027.
Invisible Children NMSU: Schools
for Schools — Working with the nonprofit
Invisible Children to bring an end to catastrophes occurring in Northern Uganda. Jacob
Watson, [email protected], (575) 635-1813.
Rugby — NMSU Lady Chiles Rugby Club,
Cassandra Dominguez, [email protected],
(575) 635-1813.
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Undergraduate majors
available at NMSU:
• Accounting
•Chemical Engineering
• Agricultural Biology
•Chemistry
• Agricultural Economics
and Agricultural Business
•Clothing/Textiles/Fashion
Merchandising
• Agricultural and Extension Education
•Communication Studies
Soul Verse — An organization bringing to-
•Agronomy
•Communication Disorders
gether the diverse poetic, musical, locomotive,
and artistic talents of NMSU students and
the Las Cruces community. William Welsh,
[email protected], (575) 202-9140.
•Animal Science
•Community Health
Stonewall QSA — Provides lesbian, gay
and bisexual individuals and friends with a
forum in which to meet and discuss issues of
mutual concern and interest. Eric Tarin,
Swingers — Promotes swing dance
throughout NMSU. Naomi McKenna,
•Anthropology
•Applied Studies
•Art
•Athletic Training Education
•Computer Science
•Conservation Ecology
•Creative Media
•Criminal Justice
•Biochemistry
•Dance
•Biology
•Economics
•Business
•Education
•Business Computer Systems
· Early Childhood
Education
· Elementary Education
· Secondary Education
· Special Education
•Family and Consumer
Sciences Education
munications
•Finance
•Management
•Foreign Languages
•Marketing
· Aerospace Engineering
· Chemical Engineering
· Civil Engineering
· Electrical and
•General Agriculture
•Mathematics
· Engineering Physics
· Engineering
•Government
•Engineering
Computer Engineering
Technology
· Industrial Engineering
· Mechanical
Engineering
· Surveying Engineering
•General Business
•Genetics
•Geography
•Geology
•History
•Horticulture
•Hotel, Restaurant and
Tourism Management
•Human Nutrition and
Food Science
•Kinesiology, Nonteaching
•Microbiology
•Music
•Music Education
•Nursing
•Philosophy
•Physics
•Psychology
•Rangeland Resources
•Social Work
•Sociology
•English
•Individualized Studies
•Soil Science
•Environmental Science
•Information and Communication Technology
•Theatre Arts
•Environmental and
Occupational Health
•Family and Child Science
•Information Systems
•Turfgrass Science and
Management
•International Business
•Wildlife Science
•Journalism/Mass Com-
•Women’s Studies
NMSU 101
SAFETY ON CAMPUS
Be smart and stay safe
on campus. Being vigilant,
walking in groups, avoiding
going out late by yourself
are all tips police have
for new students. Get
to know the campus,
what areas are adequately lit and what
places to avoid if you have
to walk somewhere by yourself. Make use of the ASNMSU services like Pete’s Pick
Up and if you feel uncomfortable or threatened, try to get
to a populated area as fast as
possible.
NMSU’s Police Department
also offers self-defense classes.
Fight Like a Girl is
specifically geared toward women. NMSU
police instruct participants on effective defensive strategies during and after an attack. These
classes are scheduled once a
month and include levels 1, 2
and 3. Contact the NMSU Police Department at (575) 6463311 for more information.
— Susan Prosoco
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Numbers to know
Some important numbers to have on hand:
•NMSU Police Department: (575) 646-3311
•Fire Protection Services:
(575) 646-2519
•Student Judicial
Services: (575) 646-1722
•Crimson Cab provides a
free cab ride anywhere in
Las Cruces with your NMSU
ID. Call (575) 524-TAXI
seven days a week, 9 p.m.5 a.m. and 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Be safe, don’t drink and
drive.
•Pete’s Pickup will take
you anywhere on campus
and up to two blocks off
campus. Call (575) 6461111 anytime between
7:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.,
Sunday through Thursday.
•WAVE Program (Wellness, Alcohol, Violence Education): (575) 646-2813
•Counseling Center: (575)
646-2731
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ASNMSU CULTURAL SERIES AT ATKINSON RECITAL HALL
With its 512 seat capacity and newly installed sound system, performances in the
Atkinson Recital Hall are an excellent entertainment experience. Annual events include the ASNMSU Cultural Series, the
NMSU Choirs Series, the Power of Winds
Series and more.
Here is a rundown of concerts planned
for the 2011-2012 ASNMSU Cultural Series,
which features a number of musical genres.
All performances in the series take place at
the Atkinson Music Recital Hall and start
at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Pan Am
Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets,
and online at ticketmaster.com. Pricing: $15
general public, $10 NMSU students with
ID, $81 series tickets. For more information, visit panam.nmsu.edu or call the Pan
Am Box Office at (575) 646-1420.
Sept. 22
•Son Como Son, soncomoson.com
Son Como Son’s musical director and
trombonist César Bauvallet is a graduate of
the Amadeo Roldán Conservatory in Havana, with over 24 years of experience performing in Cuban salsa orchestras. Now
based out of Albuquerque, Bauvallet leads
an eclectic group of musicians in one of the
most explosive salsa bands touring today.
Oct. 6
•José Conde Quartet, joseconde.com
Toeing the line between Latin heritage
and American storyteller traditions, Jose
Conde shimmies between such diverse
sounds as American and Brazilian old
school funk, world dance beats, Afrobeat,
reggae, Cuban son, rock and jam-band ballads while sliding poetically from universal themes of nature’s beauty to personal
expressions of romantic longing and loss.
Nov. 3
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•Jayme Stone,
jaymestone.com
At an early age, Jayme
Stone fell in love with the
quirky physics of the banjo, which landed
him long-lasting lessons with a series of
maestros, from Béla Fleck to Bill Frisell,
culminating in two Juno Awards. Jayme has
traced the banjo from Mali to Appalachia,
and keeping with the global theme, his
new CD, “Room of Wonders,” is inspired
by folk dances from around the world.
Feb. 16
•New York Voices,
newyorkvoices.com
New York Voices is the Grammy
Award-winning vocal ensemble renowned
for their excellence in jazz and the art of
group singing. Their interests are rooted in
jazz, but often Brazilian, R&B, classical and
pop influences are infused with equal creativity and authenticity by this amazing vocal quartet.
THERE’S A CLASS FOR THAT
March 1
•McPeake, mcpeakemusic.com, and
Cathie Ryan, cathieryan.com
For generations, the McPeake Family
of Belfast has stood for one of the most
distinctive sounds in Irish music. Francis
McPeake IV, the fourth generation of
this musical dynasty and one of the few
authentic uilleann pipers in the world,
has put together a revived band, McPeake, which is unique for its fusion of
original Celtic compositions and contemporary rhythms and styles.
Although she hails from Detroit, her
Irish parents led Cathie Ryan to Celtic music, and she is a renowned singer (formerly
in Cherish the Ladies, but now fronting her
own ensemble) and bodhrán player with
several CDs out on Shanachie Records.
April 5
•Eden Stell Guitar Duo, edenstell.com
The dynamic performances of the Eden
Stell Guitar Duo (Mark Eden and Christopher Stell) have won them acclaim and delighted audiences around the globe,
whether they perform a baroque transcription or a new contemporary commission.
The duo have recorded six CDs, performed
in over 20 countries, and they’re the only
guitarists since Julian Bream to receive an
Editor’s Choice in Gramophone Magazine.
—Susan Prosoco
THE DECIDERS
ON STAGE
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The American Southwest Theatre Company,
in partnership with the NMSU Theatre Arts Department, puts on plays at Hershel Zohn Theatre
on Campus. Here’s the 2011-2012 schedule:
•“Miss Julie” (Sep. 23-Oct.
9): Miss Julie struggles with
her feelings for a servant and
the importance of her social
status.
•“Hard 2 Spel dad” (Oct. 2122): Pamela and Zac have difficulties learning in this play that
highlights the misunderstood
world of dyslexia.
•“Once in a Lifetime”
(Nov. 18-Dec. 4): In this
satirical comedy, a New York
City vaudevillian team heads
to Hollywood with hopes of
being hired to train actors unaccustomed to speaking on
camera.
•“Brighton Beach Memoirs”
(Feb. 24-Mar. 11): A coming-ofage tale about 14-year-old Eu-
gene Morris Jerome who experiences puberty, sexual awakening, and a search of identity as
he deals with his family.
•“SHOUT! The Mod Musical” (April 20-May 6): Set in
England, this story tracks five
groovy gals as they come of
age during the liberating days
of the ’60s.
Single tickets are $10 for
students, $15 for adults and
$13 for senior citizens, age 65
and older. Performances are
at 7:30 p.m. except Sunday
matinees at 2 p.m. Season tickets are also available. To purchase tickets, call (575) 6464515 or for more information
visit theatre.nmsu.edu.
— Kyle Purcell
If you’re looking for a little bit of excitement and
variety in your school
schedule, there’s no need to
worry, NMSU offers a wide
selection of classes that will
spark your interest. Here’s
a list of some interesting
classes at NMSU.
•Economic Entomology:
Even if you’re not a bug
freak, EPWS 303 is a fascinating look at insects for
everyone.
This class
covers identification
and life cycles of insects of economic significance and their relationship
to humans and agriculture
including biological interactions and controls. Rumor has it they bring in bug
delicacies to try at the end
of the semester …
•World Dance: DANC
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451V fulfills a “Viewing a
Wider World” requirement
for those not in the dance
program. The class looks at
dance forms from a crosscultural perspective, focusing on the role of dance in
different cultures around
the globe and includes
practicing the dances
learned. Not to worry —
even if you’re uncoordinated, you’re graded on participation, not technique.
•History of Jazz in Popular Music: A Blending of
Cultures: MUS 201G allows
you to listen to and discover jazz starting with its inception and ending with
present day. It covers jazz
in popular music as it relates to music history and
the development of world
cultures.
•Into the Final Frontier
Exploration of Space: For
those interested in explor-
ing outer space, ASTR
308V is a brief review of
the history of space flight,
the Apollo program, joint
U.S.-Soviet space missions,
and un-staffed exploration
of the planets. The course
emphasizes knowledge
gained through these efforts and includes new
space initiatives.
•Drugs, Culture and Society: ANTH 336 is an intensive course that is a historical cross-cultural survey of human experiences
with psychoactive substances, including the use
of these substances for
spiritual purposes as well
as their relationship to social problems. Hands on
projects include participant
observation of a legal drug
and interviewing and writing a narrative of someone
with a history of drug use.
— Danielle Adams
The Associated Students
of New Mexico State University, the university’s student government, is the vehicle by which the student
body finds representation with the Board
of Regents and university president. ASNMSU strives to provide valuable services
to New Mexico State students such as Pete’s Pickup and Crimson Cab, a security
program for on- and off-campus pick-ups
after hours.
ASNMSU consists of the executive
branch, made of directors appointed by the
president and confirmed by the senate; the
legislative branch, made of 30 senators
who act as representatives of every college
on campus; and the judicial branch, made
of four associate justices and the Chief Justice position as acting Supreme Court.
ASNMSU is the perfect avenue if you plan
to pursue a career in business, government,
economics, communications etc. Freshmen
usually fill “Road Runner” positions in ASNMSU, serving as office assistants.
Contact ASNMSU at (575) 646-4415 to
find out how to get involved or find out
your college’s senators.
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NMSU 101
Things I wish I knew as a freshman
Advice from an
NMSU senior
CHECK YOUR PULSE
What are you up to this week? Stay
on top of area happenings and
events with Pulse, the free weekly
entertainment guide from the Las
Cruces Sun-News.
Inside Pulse, you’ll find information on local
restaurants, clubs and theaters, in addition to band
profiles, out’n’about ideas and more.
Pulse, which publishes on Thursdays, is distributed on campus in Corbett Center, at the Pan
American Center Box Office and in the residence
halls. You can also find it online at lcsun-news.com/
pulse or become a Facebook friend for daily updates on events happening around town.
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GETTING THE WORD OUT
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The Round Up: A student-run
newspaper, the Round Up has been
the go-to source for campus-related
news for more than 100 years. The
Round Up features various types of
stories from human interest to sports, and entertainment to breaking news. The Round Up went from a
twice-weekly publication to a daily online newspaper with a printed issue every Thursday. This year’s
new executive director is David Bustillos and the
editor-in-chief is Cassandra Romero. For more information call (575) 646-6397.
W
elcome NMSU newbies!
Here are a few tips that
will help make college
the most useful tool in your life.
•Networking: Along with going to class every day, I think the
most important thing to do while
you’re in college is to network.
I’m not just talking about hooking
up all your electronic devices on a
network, I’m talking about going
outside your clique, your realm of
the norm and making friends with
anyone who sits by you in class,
lives down the hallway from you,
talks to you in a cafe — basically
anyone who is pursuing a dream
like yourself. Meeting people
throughout your college career is
the ultimate key to meeting lifetime business connections and
extremely cool friends! If you’re a
business major, like myself, it will
open up doors to many inspiring
business and life opportunities.
•Start Early: Most people think
college is a four to five year party,
where they don’t have to worry
about their future until a couple
News 22, KRWG-TV: Starting Sept. 13, News 22,
the student-produced news program, will begin
broadcasting live, 30-minute shows on the local PBS
affiliate, KRWG-TV. Along with practical experience
it gives student volunteers, News 22 also plays a vital role in the community as the only televised news
broadcast produced in Las Cruces. News 22 is aired
at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Check local listings for station information. For
more information contact Nick Miller at news22@
nmsu.edu or call William Mattiace at (575) 646-3030.
gie Fit programs in the Activity
Center and stay in shape both
physically and mentally. Trust me,
the partying and junk food will
eventually catch up to you and can
take away some of your valuable
time and figure. The freshman 20
is not a myth! Whether your a
male or female, do Yoga or Pilates!
It seems a little weird at first, but
trust me it gets you flexible, in
shape and can calm your nerves
when school is stressing you out.
Chase Vasquez is a Business Management/Small Business Entrepreneurship major, planning to graduate in December. He is the founder
and co-owner of White Wave
Clothing Company, an action
sports apparel line.
ADVICE FROM A FORMER AGGIE
Welcome new
and returning students! It goes without saying that this
is an exciting time
— one filled with new friendships, learning and opportunities
you won’t soon forget. It’s also a
time when you will walk around
in public in your pajamas, live in a
7-by-9-foot room without a judge
requiring it, and choose to eat
“meat-like” products at 2 a.m. Your
professors, parents, friends and religious advisers are sure to give
you plenty of advice over the next
several years, but here’s some
practical advice from someone who
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has recently been in your shoes.
At this point, graduation may be
one of the last things on your mind.
As I was moving into my dorm,
meeting new people, and figuring
out my class locations, graduating
was certainly a distant thought.
But there will come a time just a
few years down the road when
your studies will be complete and
you will bid NMSU farewell. And
when you do leave, the only tangible item NMSU will give you is
an 11 inch by 14 inch piece of paper, also known as a diploma.
That 11x14 piece of paper has a
value, much like the few dollar
bills in your wallet. Over time,
KRUX 91.5-FM: For the best in college music,
swim against the mainstream with KRUX 91.5-FM, a
student-produced radio station. Comprised of volunteer radio personalities, KRUX is a free-form station, which means the type of music varies by DJ.
Full-time students can sign up for free airtime at the
KRUX offices on the second floor of Corbett Center. This year’s KRUX news director is Marlyn Carillo and the general manager is Abigail Goodin. For
more information call (575) 646-5951.
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of years down the road. Wrong! If
you get stuck on that kind of
mindset then you might as well
go get yourself a job at McDonald’s or become a waiter or waitress at the local watering hole. It’s
important to utilize all your time,
energy and information from
your classes to start making new
relationships and connections in
school. Try to do as many internships as possible, get a part-time
job in the field your interested in
or just hang with people outside
your norm, do it while you’re in
school. College is only what you
make it, so make it the best time
of your life. I know I did!
•Exercise: Walk, skate, long
board or bike to school. Or if you
live on campus, hit up the free Ag-
the decisions you
make as Aggies
can help to increase that value
to future and potential employers. The more
you invest into the NMSU community through service to others,
the more you involve yourself in
clubs and organizations to gain
meaningful experience, and the
more you express your Aggie
pride on and off campus, the
more your diploma will be worth.
Regardless of where you came
from or what interests you, NMSU has something for everyone. I
strongly encourage you to take
advantage of the many opportunities our campus has to offer, to
talk to your professors, and take
pride in your school.
Good luck, call your parents occasionally, and GO AGGIES!
Travis Dulany attended NMSU from
2004 to 2011, where he received a
bachelor’s and master’s in English.
While at NMSU, Travis was a
member of Rotaract and Kappa
Sigma, served as photo editor of
The Round Up and as vice president and president of ASNMSU.
He is now an intern with the New
Mexico Legislature in Santa Fe.
THINK GREEK
Welcome new Aggies! As you get ready to
embark on the next phase of your life, you
may have several questions about fraternity
and sorority life. The Greek community at
NMSU will not only help jump-start your college career, but it will also offer you opportunities and experiences that you cannot get
anywhere else. There are currently 19 fraternities and sororities at NMSU, with each chapter offering you scholarship, community service, leadership, career networking, social activities and most importantly a brotherhood
or sisterhood that will last you the rest of your
life. With a population of over 700 students,
you will find it hard not to have classes with
other Greek life members.
Making the decision to go Greek may not be
the easiest thing to do. However, joining a fraternity or sorority, will be one of the most pos-
Greek groups on campus
•Sororities: Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega,
Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Pi Beta Phi, Zeta
Tau Alpha
•Fraternities: Alpha Gamma
Rho, Alpha Tau Omega,
FarmHouse, Delta Sigma Phi,
Kappa Sigma, Lambda Chi Alpha, Omega Delta Phi, Phi Delta Theta, Pi
Kappa Alpha, Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha
Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Tau Kappa Epsilon
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itive decisions that you will make in your time
here at NMSU. Becoming Greek opens the door
to so many different opportunities that will help
prepare you for life after college. Many of the
top student leaders at NMSU are Greek, includ-
ing the past student regent and the current
ASNMSU student government president. Not
only is going Greek good for you, but the Las
Cruces community benefits from it as well. Each
year the Greek community raises thousands of
dollars for local and national causes along with
thousands of hours of community service work.
Want to know more? Then visit the Greek
Life website at greeklife.nmsu.edu. Joint fraternity and sorority recruitment is Wednesday, Aug. 17 through Friday, Aug. 19. Registration can be done online or at various Seek
Greek tables located throughout the campus
during the first few weeks of school.
We hope to see you there, and go AGGIES!
Taylor Bowman is president of the Inter-Fraternity Council and Shelby Beasley is president of
the Panhellenic Council.
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NMSU 101
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REMINDER
Look, Mom! No wires!
Across
campus,
students
can access
the Internet wirelessly from their
laptops, smart phones or
iPads. But where can an
Aggie go to check their
email or update their Facebook when they are not on
campus? Various hotspots
a mere skip from campus
offer free wireless Internet
access for those looking to
for a break from campus.
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NMSU BY THE NUMBERS
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Enrollment through
the years
•2010: 18,552
•2009: 18,497
•2008: 17,198
•McDonald’s
1751 E. University Ave.,
•2006: 16,462
•2005: 16,072
•2004: 16,428
Other numbers of note
•1888: year NMSU opened
•900: acres on main campus
•12,590: Capacity of Pan American
Center
•30,000: Capacity of Aggie Memorial
Stadium
•30,866: Students in the NMSU system
in fall 2010 (includes main campus and
Alamogordo, Carlsbad, Doña Ana and
Grants community colleges)
KEEP ’EM SEPARATED
(LAUNDRY TIPS)
1. The story about the red sock
in the hot wash with your
whites really will turn your
clothes pink. Seriously.
2. Find a Laundromat with a
good TV. You’ll probably be there a
while.
3. Find some friends to do
laundry with to make the time
go by faster.
4. Don’t overload the
washer. It’s bad news.
5. If some laundry facilities on campus, you can
check the availability of
machines online at laundryalert.com. You can
also have Laundryalert
send an email when your
load is done.
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•Milagro Coffee y
Espresso
1733 E. University Ave.,
(575) 532-1042
Grab a bagel, work on a
crossword, people-watch
or just surf the web from
the store’s patio. Milagro is
a great destination to unwind after class or perk
your brain with some caffeine before a test. It’s
kosher to sit for awhile and
use the store’s Wi-Fi as
long as you buy something.
With a cup of coffee just
under $2, it shouldn’t be
difficult for the cashstrapped student to support the local brew house.
(575) 532-1244
Remember the days
when you would beg your
parents to take you to McDonald’s for a Happy
Meal? It was paradise for a
kid. Now, as a big kid, McDonald’s offers free wireless. Round up some
change and order from the
dollar menu. If your feeling
nostalgic, order a Happy
Meal and play with the toy
between homework and
Tweets.
•Starbucks
945 E. University Avenue
(575) 523-0100
The national coffee
chain now offers free
wireless Internet to its patrons. The patio area is a
great spot to soak in some
rays and watch traffic pass
at the University-Espina
intersection. Starbucks offers various coffee blends,
scones, sandwiches, tea
and espresso made to order. Their helpful staff will
fill your drink to any personal concoction. As you
browse the web, look for
the old Starbucks logo, and
to your surprise, you will
realize the humble beginnings of the national chain
as you sip your venti
Americano.
KEEP CONNECTED
During your tenure
at NMSU, take the
time to look up the
university on social
networking sites or
subscribe to an emailed newsletter to
stay up to date on all things Aggies.
According to nmsu.edu, the university has over 30 Facebook pages, including individual departments
which are joining Facebook to help
keep you informed on your academic
degree. If you’re more of a little bird,
a tweeter, NMSU also has over 20
Twitter profiles to follow, including
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profiles for ASNMSU (the student
government on campus), KRUX Radio and individual coaches and athletes. For a list of social networking
sites, visit nmsu.edu/socialmedia.
If social networking isn’t your style,
not to worry. The university distributes a Hotline email blast every
weekday. The newsletter includes
shorten versions of university press
releases, postings for events and
news on campus. It is free and open
to anyone. Subscribe at
nmsu.edu/email_news.html.
— Sylvia Quintanilla
BOOKMARKABLES
•Fark.com
The reader submitted news aggregator
site makes light of often serious news — if
the Daily Show and Google News
had a baby, it would look something
like Fark.
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•Grooveshark.com
Unlike similar online music streaming sites like Pandora and Slacker Radio, Grooveshark is ad-free, users can
create custom play lists and there is
no subscription fee to access any of
the site’s content.
•BoingBoing.net
Boing Boing started as a fanzine
about technology and art before it
ditched the print format and became
an online only blog that always pro-
vides rich, smart and stimulating content.
•Woot.com
This website sells one item a day,
at a ridiculously low price. Woot also
has sister websites that sell children’s
items, T-shirts, wine and overstocked
items.
•Failbook.com
A website that hosts the most insulting, embarrassing, grammatically
oblivious and otherwise hilarious
posts from Facebook users.
•Textfromlastnight.com
Search racy exploits by area code
as told through text messages. Be
sure to vote, with just the text for
content, if the sender had a good or
bad night.
•Treehugger.com
Learn to protect the earth and discover sustainable living methods that
you can include in your life today.
•Boldcareer.com
This website is designed for the
budding professional. Be aware of the
intangibles to find a job — résumé
format, interview tips, office etiquette, the best types of cover letters,
etc.
•Collegerecruiter.com
Your résumé is more polished than
the cap toe Oxford’s on your feet. If
you can identify the shoe style,
you’re ready to enter the workforce.
College Recruiter is the place to go to
find that internship or administrative
position sure to put you on the path
to success.
ONLINE
CLASSES
One of the great things about
NMSU, and college in general,
is the freedom you’re given to
learn what you want, how you
want, and NMSU offers numerous online classes to help students get the most out of their
college experience.
But before you jump on the
NMSU Blackboard bandwagon,
there’s something you should
know about online classes —
they’re not for everyone, and
there’s a few things you should
take into consideration
before you decide to sign up.
Online classes
at NMSU are
great because
you’re given the opportunity to
learn at your own pace and in
your own style. They’re even
better if you’re able to take
them with a friend or two because you can work together,
compare notes and learn from
each other without the distraction of a classroom.
Many online classes require a
large amount of reading, so if
you’re not into the idea of reading close to an entire textbook
in a semester, than you might
want to turn the other cheek
when it comes to these courses.
But before you decide to
write off the idea of these classes because of the amount of
reading that lies ahead, try it
out. If you see a course you
want to take that’s only offered
online or is full for the lecture
version of the course, sign up.
Once you review the syllabus
and see what’s ahead, it’s a
whole lot easier to decide if
you’ll be able or want to stay in
the class.
Online courses are much easier when it’s a subject that captures your interest. If you’re
just not that into the subject, it
becomes extremely easy to forget to log on.
If you decide to take a foreign language course, make
sure you feel comfortable
enough with the language and
your self-teaching abilities, or
have someone who can help
explain all the ins and outs.
Otherwise, you’ll be in over
your head and you can say
adios to a passing grade.
— Ashley Trevizo
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NMSU 101
SAY CHEESE!
If you’ve ever
been interested
in learning how
to develop
your own film,
JOUR 319 (Intro. to Photography) is the class for you. This
course offers instruction on
the basics of shutter speed
and aperture, as well as composition techniques. Students
learn how to develop black
and white film, complete
projects and visit the darkroom on their own time. The
class certainly is time-consuming, but well worth it if
you’re truly interested in
learning about film photography. A 35 millimeter or equivalent camera is required for
the course.
“The class was definitely a
breath of fresh air compared
to my other classes,” said
Kristen Granados, 22, a Creative Media Institute major. “I
had a lot of fun and learned a
lot of skills I didn’t think I
would.”
For those more interested
in digital photography, ART
270 is available. This class is
an introduction to photography with digital cameras. Students learn basic camera operation, picture composition,
image processing and digital
workflow. Image culture and
the role of the still image in
contemporary society is also
a focus. Students must come
equipped with a laptop computer, software and digital
camera.
— Danielle Adams
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10 reasons to live on campus
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1. Live smart: Stud-
ies show that students
who live on campus
tend to earn better
grades, are more satisfied with
their college experience and are more
likely to graduate than those who live
off campus.
2. Live close: When students live
on campus they don’t have to waste
time sitting in traffic, searching for
parking or filling up on gas. Facilities
such as the Activity Center, Corbett
Center and the Student Health Center
are all within walking distance.
3. Live safe: Safety and security are
emphasized on-campus. The NMSU Police Department and housing staff are
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
4. Live cheaper: At first it might
seem less expensive to live off campus.
But, when you consider all the costs
(rent, food, gas, electricity, water, trash,
phone, cable, Internet, furniture, etc)
living off campus can be very expensive.
5. Live connected: Campus housing costs include cable TV and highspeed data connectivity. In addition,
many of our housing facilities feature
computer labs in their lobby.
6. Live supported: Student and
professional staff are available to assist
students with personal and academic
concerns.
7. Live with community: Living
on campus gives students more opportunity to join clubs, go to activities,
meet new people and make friends.
9. Live how you choose: NMSU
has many housing options to choose from
to accommodate students’ varying needs.
8. Live and learn: On-campus
housing offers students the opportunity
to live in a “living/learning” community
that complements their educational ex-
10. Live it up! Don’t just go to
school, experience college. Don’t miss
out on all NMSU has to offer.
— NMSU Housing
CRIBS ON CAMPUS
The residence halls
The apartments
•Garcia Hall: This is known
as more of the traditional party
dorm. Some sides can be louder than others but overall, a lot
of fun and action happens here.
•Piñon Hall: The freshman
dorm. This has lots of activities
to keep you involved and busy
and will definitely
give you a chance to
meet other college
kids. It also has great
bathrooms.
•Rhodes-GarrettHamiel: It’s a little older but it
has pretty big rooms, indoor
hallways and a gorgeous center
living room.
•Monagle Hall: The honors
dorms. The loft beds also give
you a lot of space and it’s right
in the middle of campus, which
means an easy walk to class.
•Vista Del Monte: Vista
Del Monte apartments are
fully furnished two-bedroom,
one bathroom apartments
with kitchens.
•Cervantes Village: Cervantes Village offers one-, two-,
and four-bedroom apartments
and offers a wide range of
activities from volleyball
tournaments and barbecues
to programs about career
planning and social issues.
•Chamisa Village: For sophomores and beyond. Chamisa
Village apartments come in
two- and four-bedroom layouts.
Each roommate will have a private bedroom with a loftable,
full-size bed. The kitchen and
living room layout features an
open floor plan to encourage
social interaction.
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BE A GOOD ROOMMATE
•1. Don’t
borrow anything. If it
accidentally
gets ruined or
stained, it’s your responsibility. It may also put a strain on
your relationship.
•2. Respect certain times.
Late at night and early mornings can be awkward times.
•3. Establish grounds. If
your roommate has a steady relationship but you aren’t comfortable around him/her, don’t
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be afraid to say something. It’s
your room, too. You should
never feel like you can’t go
home.
•4. Identify common uses.
Toilet paper, milk, coffee …
switch off buying them so nobody feels like they’re being
taken advantage of.
•5. Learn to adapt. If you’re
living in an actual single room
dorm with someone, your
schedule and privacy are going
to change. Get used to the idea
of this change.
perience. For example, first year engineering majors can live and learn with
fellow engineering students in the same
residence hall. This living community
provides mentoring opportunities, study
groups, and special programs geared
specifically to engineering majors.
WHAT TO BRING
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•Trash can
So, you’re moving in to the dorms? Here
are some items you may want to bring:
•Everything the university has
ever sent to you. Start a file of
important papers, receipts and
other correspondence.
•Bedspread/comforter/sheets
sizes are Twin Extra Long 35feet by 80-feet
•Cables to connect your computer (Cat5 or Ethernet cable)
as well as a TV cable
•Mattress pad
•Microwave (Check with
roommate to avoid duplication)
•Mini-refrigerator (under 6 cubic feet)
•Pillows
•Power Strip (multi-outlet
with built in surge-protector)
•Rug (RGH, Monagle and
Piñon Hall are carpeted but
Garcia Hall has tile floors)
•Hangers
•Iron/mini-ironing board
•Laundry basket and detergent
And here are some items
you should leave at home:
•Air conditioners
•Burners or hot plates
•Candles/incense
•Ceiling fans/lights
•Electric heaters
•Extension cords
•Halogen lamps
• Pets (other than fish — 10
gallon tank limit)
• Waterbeds
DORM DECORATING TIPS
•When
you’re first moving away from
home, family
pictures are
among the best things to have.
Find some cheap frames and
group your pictures close together, like the wall space
above your desk. It’ll make you
more comfortable.
•Identify the room’s colors.
If your roommate has a rainbow comforter, you may opt
for a a cream-colored comforter with bright pink sheets,
so as not to clash. If you’re a
guy, remember that Keystone
boxes and beer cans are not
decoration.
•As weird and random
as they are, extra-long twin
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SUN-NEWS FILE PHOTO
REMEMBER TO GET extra-long twin sheets to fit your bed.
sheets are what fit your bed.
They’re everywhere at Target
now, along with cool, cheap,
colorful tables, lamps, and
rugs.
•Rugs and curtains really
pull a room together.
•The walls and carpet/tile
are usually pretty bland. Bright
colors can liven up a room.
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NMSU 101
PROTECT YOURSELF
Don’t go out with people you don’t know, avoid
excessive alcohol consumption and
know when to
stand up for yourself. Never give
out your passwords and be
weary of door-to-door
salespeople, as their efforts could lead to identity theft.
The best way to protect
your valuables is to have
a clear understanding of
your important belongings. Laptops and MP3
players are typically the
most expensive item students carry in their back-
packs. Never leave your
bag unattended. Also, be
weary of leaving your
items in public
places for a short
period of time.
There is nothing
worse than returning from the bathroom to
find your computer
stolen.
Students must be cautious about potential
threats when using their
electronic devices. Students need to always
back up their data, use
virus protection software
and turn off file-sharing
programs when they are
not needed.
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GIVE THEM A CALL
Need to
get something off
your chest?
Want to
talk to someone who will
listen and help you reach
some solutions? Call the
Crisis Assistance Listening
Line (CALL) for a confidential talk with a counselor.
CALL can help with issues such as problems at
work or school; depression; family concerns; substance abuse and addiction; thoughts of suicide;
personal or financial problems.
The line is staffed locally
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Budgeting finances is a critical lesson
every student must learn.
When starting a budget, it’s helpful to
list both fixed and variable expenses.
Fixed expenses are ones that remain the
same from month to month like rent, utilities and tuition. Variable expenses,
meanwhile, are expenses that fluctuate
over time and, in some cases, can be eliminated — these include entertainment,
clothing and food.
Since college students typically have
lower incomes, it’s necessary to keep
variable expenses like entertainment
and eating at restaurants at a minimum
so that more money can be used toward
higher, fixed expenses like rent and
utilities.
Cutting back on variable expenses will
also net additional savings that can also
be used for income. Take the example
above: the weekly savings of $80 will a
net a monthly savings of $320 ($80 x 4
weeks), which is added to the monthly income total. After the monthly expenses
are calculated, there is a monthly savings
of $210, which will net a yearly savings of
$2,520 ($210 x 12 months) that is used as
additional income.
After listing your expenses, you will notice where money can be saved or reallo-
CALL
Helpful websites
•Clearcheckbook.com
•Justthrive.com
•Mint.com
•Pearbudget.com
•Youneedabudget.com
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cated to another expense and budgeting
will the become second nature.
•The sample budget at right breaks
down expenses into three separate budgets: weekly, monthly and yearly.
•The example at right assumes that
the student is working approximately 30
hours a week and earning minimum wage
and getting some assistance from parents.
•The budget also assumes that there is
some financial aid, such as a scholarship,
for school tuition. The rent, as well, is
budgeted as a divided part of the total
housing cost split among roommates.
•Because of the variance between the
weekly and monthly savings, which are
added as additional income, the income
totals do not correlate.
MONEY MANAGEMENT, BY THE BOOK
•(575) 646-CALL
•(575) 646-2255
Ways to save
•(866) 314-6841
•Shop at businesses that offer student discounts
from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. Anyone calling outside those
hours will be patched
through to the statewide
line in Albuquerque, called
AGORA.
CULTURAL GUIDANCE:
AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENT CENTER
Billed as a center for cultural guidance, the new
American Indian Student
Center helps students
from American Indian reservations
integrate into college life. The center
officially opened in
October 2010. Construction for the center, located
near Corbett Center, began
in October 2009.
The $3.5 million project
MONEY MATTERS
provides students with a
modern space where they
can both study and relax
during breaks between classes. In addition, the center is
furnished with computers and staff will
be on-hand to assist
with peer mentoring, financial aid and scholarship
issues, and social and
recreational opportunities.
— Lorena Sanchez
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•Carpool, bike or walk to
campus
•Limit fast food
•Buy in bulk
•Pay bills on time to avoid
late fees
•Buy secondhand books,
furniture and appliances
On top of tuition
and housing costs,
college students
must budget for
books.
For great deals on textbooks,
start online, where savings can
just be a mouse click away. Online
retailers such as amazon.com and
isbn.nu offer new and used books
for a fraction of bookstore prices.
New books, for obvious reasons, will cost more than used
books, so it’s wise to consider
preowned books.
When purchasing books online,
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it’s important to make sure the
website is secure and that they’ve
had positive feedback from previous buyers. And always make
sure you have the book’s correct
ISBN number and edition.
Renting textbooks from online
sources is another good way to
save. Chegg.com allows customers
to rent textbooks for entire semesters for a fraction of retail costs.
Plus, Chegg will plant a tree for
each order. This route saves both
money and the environment.
In either case, allow for adequate searching and shipping
time. Remember, too, to factor in
the additional cost of shipping.
Another efficient way to save
money on textbooks is by swapping with colleagues. It’s a good
chance that the people you’ve
come to know during college will
have taken the same classes at
one point or another. At the end
of the semester, instead of selling
back books to the bookstore —
paybacks are often meager and
not worth the time spent in long
lines — consider keeping them
for future use in trading with other students.
GET A JOB
You’ll likely
want to get at
least a part-time
job while going to
school.
The workplace experience can
only help and the extra spending
money will allow you to splurge
on a meal or have fun on a weekend getaway.
For work opportunities, visit
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Career Services in Garcia
Annex, Room 224, or log on
to careerservices.nmsu.edu.
The department, open to all
students and alumni, can help
find the job that’s right for
you.
Through Career Services,
students can sign up for
Aggie TRAK, an online
recruiting system designed
to enhance candidates’ job
search process.
Students who create a
profile, upload a résumé and
have their profile activated
will gain access to an
employer directory, job postings, interview schedules,
career fairs, workshops and
The Vault online career
library.
Career fairs
•Career Expo: Sept. 20-21
•Graduate and Professional
Fair: Oct. 4
•Government & Public Service Fair: Nov. 15
•Educators’ Job Fair: April
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BUILDING UP
BARNES & NOBLE CAMPUS BOOKSTORE
The brand new Barnes & Noble
at NMSU Bookstore and Café has
arrived. At 7:30 a.m. Aug. 1 the
store opened its doors to the
campus community and area residents. In terms of the services and products offered at the new location, a larger space means
more room for things like a Barnes & Noble
Café featuring Starbucks Coffee, and a larger
general reading area. The tech shop has expanded and in addition to Apple products will also
sell HP and Acer items. NMSU apparel and gifts
will still be available for purchase as well as office supplies. And let’s not forget that textbooks
will be sold there too, but in a larger department
than before.
Contrary to what many people think, the bookstore is only a portion of the nearly 45,000
square-foot building. Although it is commonly
referred to as the “bookstore building,” inside
there is space for two retail outlets or one large
outlet. NMSU’s Auxiliary Services Department,
which is in charge of transportation and parking,
the campus’ food vendors, the bookstore and
others are in the process of researching and narrowing down the potential business or businesses for the space. The options range from clothing stores and electronics to food vendors. Fittingly, the building also houses the auxiliary
services’ offices, and in October will be the new
home of the university’s parking department.
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You might notice some construction around campus.
Here’s what’s being built:
•1. Chamisa Village
Construction began in 2010
on the final phase of Chamisa
Village. To offset the rising
student population, the new
housing unit in the Chamisa
Village will more than double
its current residential capacity, adding space for nearly
300 more students. An esti-
mated completion date for the
new complex, which is organized around courtyards, has
been set for January.
•2.Center for the Arts
Come December 2012, the
various on-campus programs
dedicated to the arts will have
a new home at NMSU: The
Center for the Arts, a multiphased, $37.5 million complex
on the corner of Espina Street
and University Avenue. It will
be an all-encompassing resource center for several departments including art, creative media, dance, music and
theater. The groundbreaking
ceremony took place in July of
last year. The Dance and Theatre Arts Performance Hall is
phase one of the project and
will feature a 400-seat auditorium, rehearsal space and classrooms, all with cutting-edge
sound and lighting technology.
— Lorena Sanchez
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SALES CLERK Toni Martinez prices and
folds T-shirts at the Barnes & Noble bookstore on NMSU’s campus during its grand
opening on Aug. 1.
The new bookstore is located on Jordan Street
and University Avenue. There is parking reserved
for bookstore customers, close to the entrance in
the parking lot off Jordan Street. The bookstore is
open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday.
— Lorena Sanchez
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WHERE TO PARK
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Annual parking permits for a
commuter student or campus resident cost $48. A motorcycle permit
is $21. Get a parking permit online
at nmsuparking.com/permit2.html
or at the Parking Department, 725
College Drive at the northeast corner of Union Avenue.
The week of Aug. 14, you can also
get a permit on the second floor of
Corbett Center, at the information
desk. Hour of purchase will vary
JUST PARK IT
so contact the information desk at
(575) 646-4411 for more information.
There is still free parking available at NMSU in the free lots,
which are color-coded brown on
the parking map. These free lots
are near the Doña Ana Branch
Community College, south of the
NMSU track and rugby field, near
the bookstore warehouse, and near
the Pan American Center. In addition, students living in Family Stu-
dent Housing units that have
driveways do not need permits to
park in their own driveway. Parking at parking meters on campus
does not require a permit either, as
long as the appropriate meter fee
is paid while the vehicle is parked.
To park in other areas on campus will require a parking permit.
NMSU offers two main types of
permits. The first is a permanentadhesive permit that affixes to a
single car and is destroyed when
removed. (This option is often
the best one for people with
open-top vehicles.) The second
(and most popular) is a moveable
permit that adheres to the windshield through static and can be
moved from one car to another
any time the driver switches vehicles. Both permit types are the
same cost.
The parking lot located off Stew-
art Street between Rentfrow
Gymnasium and the Aquatic
Center (Natatorium) will be
closed until the summer of 2012
to accommodate construction in
the area.
The Barnes and Nobel campus
bookstore and cafe will have
spaces reserved for bookstore visitors only in the parking lot off Jordan Street.
For information, call (575) 646-1839.
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FIND YOUR BUS!
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GPS bus tracking quick instructions
Aggie Transit has three main lines: green, maroon and blue. To find out where
your bus is, use any of the following methods:
PHONE SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Call (575) 646-BUS or (575) 646-4287.
• Dial a stop code. You will receive confirmation of the route number and name (1=green,
2=maroon, 3=blue), the direction the bus is
traveling and the minutes until it arrives at
that location.
• Listen for prompts to repeat stop information or to dial for another stop.
TEXT MESSAGING INSTRUCTIONS:
stop 15 you will have the following
choices:
• In the “To:” field, dial 41411
• In the message body, enter nmstate
<stop #> and send.
Example: nmstate 15 will give you the
predictions for Knox Hall Pond. If the stop
has more than one route that passes
through, you will receive a reply back from
41411 asking for the route, such as with
1 – maroon 2
2 – blue 3.
Reply back with your desired route
number. In this example, if the answer is
maroon, you would reply back 2.
PHONE WEB INSTRUCTIONS:
• Go to web browser and enter the following
URL: asnmsu.com/transit
•Select desired route/line: 1–green, 2–maroon, 3–blue.
•Select city/transit agency “New Mexico
State University”.
•Select stop code. Once completed, you will
receive real-time info about your stop.
Stop codes
Route 1 – Green
1 N. Pan Am
2 S. Pan Am
3 Breland Hall
4 Frenger – Outbound
5 Tom Fort #1
6 Tom Fort #2
7 DACC
8 Espina & Stewart
9 O’Donnell
10 Frenger – Inbound
11 Activity Center
Route runs on 20 minute
loop, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Route 2 – Maroon
1 N. Pan Am
2 S. Pan Am
12 Greek Complex
3 Breland Hall
4 Frenger Food Court
13 Engineering Complex
14 Gerald Thomas Hall
15 Knox Hall Pond
9 O’Donnell Hall
10 Frenger Food Court
11 Activity Center
16 Greek Complex II
loop, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
View the route maps online at
asnmsu.com/transit
Route 3 – Blue stop codes
15 Knox Hall Pond
9 O’Donnell Hall
4 Food Court
23 Williams Street
24 Research at Wells
17 Research at Center
18 Center / Sam Steele
19 Aggie Express
5 Tom Fort #1
6 Tom Fort #2
7 DACC
20 El Paseo / Sam Steele
21 El Paseo at College
22 University Ave.
loop, from 7:10 a.m. to
6:10 p.m.
A bike’s a great way
to get around campus
Live close to
the university
or on campus,
and you’ll save
on transportation costs. Save even more by
riding your bike. Not only will
this save on the cost of gas but
no parking permit is required.
Furthermore, you don’t have
to battle for parking spaces
daily. Finding a convenient
parking space is next to impossible and, depending on the
time of day, requires a lot of
scouting time.
Besides the monetary and potential time-saving benefits,
commuting on a bike has other
positives, like getting a cardiovascular workout without having to put in extra time at the
gym.
To deter bicycle theft, have a
strong lock and use it properly.
A good quality “U” shaped lock
tends to be the most effective.
Also, park your bike in open areas with a lot of foot traffic.
You should also register your
bicycle with the NMSU police
department. The free service
for students, staff and faculty
will gather all information
about your bicycle — including
make, model, color and serial
number — to be stored and
used for a police report in the
event that your two wheels are
stolen.
For information contact the
NMSU Crime Prevention Office at (575) 646-3424.
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SUN-NEWS FILE PHOTO
NMSU PROVIDES plenty of bike racks for the many who
enjoy pedaling to their classes.
DON’T FEED THE FERAL CATS!
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Need help?
• Go to asnmsu.com/transit
• ICT Help Desk: (575)
646-1860
• ASNMSU: (575) 646-4415
SUN-NEWS FILE PHOTO
For information
on how to help,
contact the NMSU
Feral Cat Management Program online at nmsu.edu/
~fcamp, email
[email protected]
or call (575) 6393036.
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STUDY TIPS
•1. Find a study-friendly place.
Nothing’s more annoying than attempting to study for a major exam
with excessive background noise.
•2. Do yourself a favor and turn off
your cell phone … and your Facebook.
And when you’re done studying, you
can log on and laugh at friends’ updates complaining about the studying
they’re not getting done because their
on Facebook.
•3. Study in 20- to 50-minute
chunks and take breaks. You deserve
them, plus it’s always good to stand up
and wake your body up.
•4. Drink water while you study.
Staying hydrated will help keep your
energy up.
•5. Prioritize and set
goals. Study your hardest and most important
subjects first. Putting
your studying and writing off until the last
minute will get you nowhere and it
helps if you have give yourself a timeline to complete assignments.
•6. Study with a group. More often
than not, they’ll know something you
don’t completely understand and vice
versa.
•7. Use the SQ3R study method. If
you haven’t heard of it, it means survey, question, read, recite and review.
•8. NMSU has endless resources to
make your studying and researching
run smoothly. Whether you’re taking
advantage of the tutoring services or
even just the libraries, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be taking advantage
of what’s at your fingertips.
•9. Avoid studying late at night. It’s
easy to save all your studying for the
last task of the day, but it’s been said
that it’s better to study in the daytime.
Try it.
•10. Study actively. If there’s a subject you don’t understand completely,
review your notes and text. Don’t be
afraid to ask questions of your peers or
your professor. Utilize their office
hours; which are there for a reason.
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SUN-NEWS FILE PHOTO
BE COMFORTABLE when studying
and avoid too many distractions.
ON DISPLAY
The Arthropod Museum
Skeen Hall, W168, (575) 646-7082
What began as a small accumulation
of insects assembled from specimens
left over from the days when a
collection of arthropods was
kept at the then Department of
Botany and Entomology now includes approximately 140,000
pinned and alcohol specimens,
including unsorted samples.
tions annually. The gallery’s focus includes the work of NMSU Art Department faculty, graduates students,
undergraduates, traveling exhibitions
and more than 3,000 works
from the university’s permanent collection. The latter includes the country’s largest
collection of Mexican retablos (devotional paintings on
tin) as well as photographs, paintings, prints and graphics, book art,
and small scale sculpture and metals.
Opening reception for the newest exhibit, “Unmute: Text & Image in
American Art 1970-2000,” will be at 5
p.m. Aug. 20.
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Paul W. Klipsch Museum
Foreman Engineering Complex, (575)
646-2913
The museum is a tribute to Klipsch,
a 1926 graduate of NMSU, and his wife
Valerie, who have given memorabilia
from the audio engineering field spanning more than eight decades.
University Art Gallery
D.W. Williams Hall, (575) 646-2545 or
(575) 646-5423
The largest visual arts facility in
south central New Mexico, the
gallery presents six to nine exhibi-
University Museum
SUN-NEWS FILE PHOTO
Kent Hall, (575) 646-1419
Exhibits coming soon include “IndiVisible: African-Native Lives in the
Americas,” “Rock Art of the Southwest” and “Native American Silver &
Turquoise Jewelry.” If you have kids,
check out the Family Workshops held
from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays at the
museum.
THE ZUHL GEOLOGY COLLECTION
The Zuhl Geology Collection
NMSU Alumni and Visitors Center
and Zuhl Library, (575) 646-3616 or
(575) 646-4714
The bulk of the collection is
composed of petrified wood
ranging in size from twigs and
stems a few centimeters long to
logs over a meter in diameter.
The collection also contains a large
number of fossils and some rare
minerals and rocks from throughout
the world.
IT’S PLAYTIME
Thanks to helping
hands from El Paso
Electric, Southwest
Contract, Steinberg
Architects and
Sundt Construction, about 1,200
kids living in New Mexico State
University campus family housing
will soon have a new playground to
celebrate.
The new, state-of-the-art facility
should be ready by Aug. 26, but will
officially open Aug. 29, with a 4
p.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony led
by NMSU President Barbara Couture. The playground will be centrally located within the campus’
family housing neighborhood, between Standley and Poe drives,
near Wells Street.
“The playground is going to be a
much-needed recreational resource
for the children on campus, and a
great place for community interaction,” said Julie Weber, director of
Housing and Residential Life at
NMSU.
The idea for the playground
gained traction when NMSU needed to replace appliances — stoves,
refrigerators, air conditioning units
— in the family housing. El Paso
Electric offered rebates with purchases of energy-efficient appliances, and since all appliances pur-
SICK BAY
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The one thing worse than
cramming for a test is being
sick and cramming for a test.
Located on the corner of
Breland and Stewart by Zuhl
Library, the NMSU Student Health Center is
an all-in-one solution for just about everything, including routine visits, nutrition, x-ray
and laboratory services and mental health
services.
If you decide to visit the health center during the upcoming school year, you’ll want to
head over between 7:30 and 11:00 a.m. or
make an appointment, which are available
from 1 to 4 p.m.
According to the NMSU website, the
following students are eligible for SHC
services:
•Full-time and part-time graduate and undergraduate student with a valid student ID
card and verification of enrollment.
•Doña Ana Community College students
with valid ID
•Spouses covered by a student’s university endorsed insurance with valid picture
ID and insurance card. Insurance card is
available through the insurance office; call
(575) 646-5706 for information.
•Transitional students (established students not enrolled — with no future enrollment scheduled; or graduates of NMSU) may
seek services at the Student Health Center
for a period of three months following the
most recent date of enrollment or date of
graduation.
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COURTESY PHOTO
AN ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING of what the new playground
on campus will look like.
chased by the university for the upgrade project were energy efficient,
the collective rebate amounted to
$96,000. Weber earmarked that
money for the playground.
“That $96,000 went a long
way,” Weber said. “We used it to
purchase the equipment and picnic tables, and since the playground is situated at a public
school bus stop, we purchased
benches as well.”
That was just the beginning, however, as total costs of equipment,
building material, design and instal-
lation would have run about
$250,000.
Enter Sundt and Steinberg, who
offered to build the playground for
free, as part of the Community
Build initiative spearheaded by
Landscape Structures. NMSU purchased the Landscape equipment
from Exerplay, Inc., of Cedar Crest,
N.M.
Southwest Contract donated another $5,000 toward the purchase
of customized TuffRiders —
spring-mounted riding seats —
with a Pistol Pete likeness.
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My life as a student-athlete
M
y Monday morning
alarm sounds at approximately 5:33 a.m.,
and I hop out of bed and am off
to the chilling waters of the
New Mexico State Aquatic
Center pool. Jumping in is the
hardest part, as some of the
girls will agree; however, that
seems to be one of the least
challenging things to do when
it comes to being a student-athlete.
I have been honored to swim
for a team that has been climbing the ladder to success, both
in and out of the pool, for the
past six years. Renowned for
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Insight from an
NMSU senior
our academics, more than half
of our team was on the Academic All-WAC list for the past
school year. In addition to academics, much is expected of
our team in the pool as well.
Waking up early is one of the
many bonuses of being a swimmer, along with year-round
training. We train 20 hours a
week and must make time not
THE CENTER OF ACTIVITY
•Activity Center: (575) 6462907.
•Cardio room/track hours:
Monday-Thursday 6 a.m.-11
p.m.; Friday 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday
noon-9 p.m.
•Climbing Wall hours:
Monday-Thursday 3:30-9 p.m.;
Friday 3:30-7 p.m.
•NMSU Outdoor Center
hours: Monday-Friday 11:30
a.m.-5:30 p.m.
•Intramural sports: Intramural flag football, court volleyball, grass volleyball, basketball, disc golf, dodgeball, golf,
indoor soccer, kickball, outdoor
soccer, racquetball, softball
table tennis, team handball,
tennis, ultimate Frisbee, water
polo and whiffle ball are all offered. Get your friends together
and make a team or sign up
and make new ones. Call (575)
646-2907 for more details and a
schedule.
•Fitness classes: For a
complete list of fitness classes,
visit aggiefit.org to view the
monthly schedule, or visit the
rec center to get a paper schedule. You’ll be able to choose
from classes like aerobics, yoga, spinning, Pilates, BOSU,
walking, cycling and Zumba.
•Natatorium: (575) 646-3518.
Regular semester hours: Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sunday
noon-5 p.m. Also ask about
aquatic fitness classes.
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only to keep up and excel in
school, but also to set the bar
high when it comes to our
team grade-point average.
Many of our majors require
us to dedicate time outside of
class. Journalism is my major,
and the past semester taught
me how to plan my schedule
around swimming. I learned a
great deal about deadlines and
how to get things done right
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away, which didn’t come easy
at first.
Being a student-athlete requires a lot of hard work, both
physically and mentally, as well
as time management, and the
tenacity to accomplish goals, but
at the end of the day when it’s
time to make sure my alarm is
set, I know that the rewards are
well worth all of that and more.
Gina Palombit is a free-style
swimmer on the New Mexico
State University swimming and
diving team. She is in her senior
year of school and is originally
from Lubbock, Texas.
AVOIDING THE FRESHMAN 15
The Freshmen 15. Every incoming college freshman has
heard of it (if you haven’t, it’s
the phenomenon in which college students gain weight in
their first year away from
home) and most likely dreads
the idea of gaining 15 pounds.
But there are solutions.
Some experts say the Freshmen 15 is caused by the
lifestyle change that comes
from living on your own. It’s
also caused from lack of exercise, poor diet, lack of sleep
and excessive drinking (which,
honestly, can cause all three
prior problems).
One way to integrate healthy
eating into your routine is to
make grab-and-go fare at home.
HEALTHY LIVING TIPS
If you’re not into making food,
you can pick up healthy snacks
like granola bars, trail mix or
fruit, which will keep you satisfied between meals and are
better for you than a candy bar.
You’ll also want to incorporate exercise into your daily
routine. Walking or riding your
bike to class is an easy way to
burn calories. If you’re up for a
challenge, try adding in 30 minutes to an hour of cardio and
weight training a day.
Maintaining a healthy
lifestyle will not only help you
avoid the Freshman 15, but it
will also help you in your studies. It’s a win-win situation.
See Freshman15.com for
more tips and advice.
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STAYING ACTIVE, such as participating in a Zumba
class, is essential to living a healthy lifestyle.
Here are a few ways you can
stay healthy on campus.
•1. Get some sleep!
You’ve heard this from
just about every teacher,
doctor and probably
even your own parents,
but getting an adequate
amount of sleep (7 to 9 hours)
is vital to succeeding in college.
No one likes a Grumpy Gary or
Negative Nancy sitting next to
them at 8:30 a.m.
•2. Stay active. The USDA
recommends 30 minutes of
moderate exercise everyday,
in addition to regular activities. An exercise routine can
be as simple as riding a bike to
campus — this also saves
money — or walking for 10 to
20 minutes a day, which is
easily done between classes,
especially if they’re spread
out. For more structured activities, head over to the Activity
Center. Here there’s a multi-
tude of free aerobics classes,
from yoga to spinning, all free
of charge for full-time
students.
•3. Don’t skip meals.
If you’re hungry in class,
you’ll focus on the
growling in your stomach
rather than the lecture.
•4. College is like elementary school when it comes to
getting sick. Once one person
in class is sick, it’s only a matter of time before the rest of
the class is sick. Germs are often spread by touching contaminated surfaces, so avoid
touching your eyes, nose and
mouth with dirty hands. Keep
hand sanitizer in your book bag.
•5. Coming to college in a
new town where you might
not know a single soul can be
stressful. Take a minute or
two to call home. You, and
your parents, will both feel better after a talk.
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AGGIEFIT
AggieFit is something every NMSU
student has access to
and most don’t even
know it. It is a membership program that provides students with the resources they need
to stay fit and healthy throughout
the year at minimal or no cost.
Full-time, main campus students
are automatically enrolled in the AggieFit program. Part-time students
are required to pay a minimal fee.
With an AggieFit membership students have full access to the activity
and aquatic centers, group fitness
and intramural programs. Members
receive discounted admission to
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special programs, monthly on-campus health screenings, services supported by professional staff at the
Activity Center (AC), a free fitness
equipment orientation and more.
Along with access to facility resources, members receive a 10 percent discount on purchases at the AC
Rec Sports Store and special services
such as personal training, physical
assessment, nutritional and body
composition. The special services offered by the center can help indicate
health risks, determine which areas
of the body need improvement and
provide information on a more balanced diet; all of which are particularly helpful in aiding students be-
ginning a weight reduction program.
Aggiefit.org is a resource students
enrolled in AggieFit will find very
useful. The site provides a campus
fitness class calendar, calorie counter, exercise tracking and personal
well-kit, group activities schedule, a
list of services available for AggieFit
members and fitness and health information. Some of these resources
are only available for students with
an AggieFit account, but any student
with an NMSU email address, with
or without a membership, can easily
sign up for an account on the site for
free. Starting this fall, students who
utilize the exercise tracking and fitness log on their AggieFit account
can acquire prizes for their efforts to
stay fit and active.
Interested in taking Zumba, yoga,
cardio, body toning, aquatic fitness,
cycling or other fitness classes? Click
on the activities calendar. An entire
semester full of free classes scheduled throughout the day between 6
a.m. to 6:30 p.m. are available for
members to attend free of charge.
Staff, faculty, temporary employees and Aggie affiliates, partners and
spouses can also become AggieFit
members, for a fee.
For more information visit wellness.nmsu.edu/aggiefit, aggiefit.org
or call (575) 646-2907.
— Lorena Sanchez
AggieFit student
membership fees
•1. NMSU full-time student (12+ credits on main campus): *per semester
•2. Part-time student with (6-11 credits on main campus): $40 per semester
•3. Part-time student with (1-5 credits
on main campus): $53 per semester
•4. DACC full-time student (No credits
on main campus): $261.25 per semester
*Activity fee automatically assessed
when enrolled with 12 or more credits.
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FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
TIME
6 p.m.
1 p.m.
6 p.m.
2 p.m.
5p.m.
6 p.m.
10 p.m.
6 p.m.
TBA
6 p.m.
TBA
2 p.m.
6 p.m.
OPPONENT
LOCATION
Ohio
Las Cruces
Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minn.
UTEP
Las Cruces
San Jose State*
San Jose, Calif.
UNM
Albuquerque
Idaho*
Las Cruces
Hawaii*
Honolulu
Nevada*
Las Cruces
Georgia
Athens, Ga.
Fresno State*
Las Cruces
BYU
Provo, Utah
Louisiana Tech*
Ruston, La.
Utah State*
Las Cruces
MEN’S BASKETBALL
OPPONENT
Eastern New Mexico
Northern Colorado
University of New Mexico
UTEP
Central Michigan
UC Irvine/Southern Miss
TBA
University of Arizona
Southern Miss
UTEP
Western New Mexico
Southern
McNeese State
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Cal State
Louisiana Tech*
Utah State*
Idaho*
San Jose State*
at Hawaii*
Nevada*
Fresno State*
Cal State
Louisiana Tech*
Idaho*
Utah State
Northern New Mexico
ESPNU BracketBuster
Hawaii*
San Jose State*
Fresno State*
Nevada*
WAC Tournament
* WAC games; dates are subject to change
LOCATION
Las Cruces
Greeley
Albuquerque
Las Cruces
Anchorage
Anchorage
Anchorage
Las Cruces
Hattiesburg
El Paso
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
Bakersfield
Ruston
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
San Jose
Honolulu
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
Moscow
Logan
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
Fresno
Reno
Las Vegas
Tailgating is fun, but follow the rules
Tailgating before football
games at NMSU is a tradition for nearly
all Aggies. And while it can be
a great time, there are still
rules to follow. Student tailgating lots are free, but are offered on a first-come, firstserved basis. So if you want to
reserve your spot, you’d better
arrive early.
Typically the most popular
tailgating games are the rivalry
games against regional foes
UTEP and UNM. This year’s
Lobo game is Oct 9 and coincides with the annual Tough
Enough to Wear Pink fundraising campaign. The UTEP game
is Sept. 18 in El Paso, and many
Aggies do make the 45-minute
drive to participate in the
pregame celebration surrounding the Sun Bowl.
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SUN-NEWS FILE PHOTO
TAILGATING? Bring the brats, the burgers and the beer
(but only if you’re 21 or older).
OK, now for the rules. If you
forget, any number of NMSU’s
Finest will be patrolling the lots
to help remind you.
1. Tailgating will be limited to
four hours prior to kick-off and
two hours after the game ends.
2. Persons under the age of 21
are prohibited from drinking
alcohol in accordance with
state and federal laws and University policy.
3. Glass containers are not
permitted.
THE EVOLUTION OF THE WAC
The Western Athletic Conference continues to evolve.
The sixth oldest among the 11
Division I-A conferences, it
originated on July 27, 1962,
when the six-team league of
Arizona, Arizona State,
Brigham Young, New Mexico,
Utah and Wyoming began
competition.
New Mexico State began
WAC play in 2005, joining
Hawaii, San Jose State, Boise
State, Nevada, Louisiana Tech,
Fresno State, Idaho and Utah
State to form the current makeup of the league.
Boise State won’t be back this
year, as the league’s premier
football program
bolted for the
Mountain West
Conference.
And the conference’s other flagship schools
— Hawaii, Fresno State and
Nevada — will join the MWC
following the 2011-12 academic
year.
The 2012-13 campaign will see
new members Texas-San Antonio, Texas State and non-football members Texas-Arlington,
Seattle University and University of Denver join the fold.
More are expected to follow.
Presently, the WAC crowns
team and individual champions
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Team officials will release the team’s regular season schedule
later this year. For the
2011-2012 schedule,
visit nmstatesports.com and click on
women’s basketball. For the latest
news surrounding the Aggie basketball team, follow Sun-News reporter
Jason Groves’ blog, “Basketball Diaries,” at bballgroves.blogspot.com.
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in 19 sports — eight men’s and
11 women’s. For the men, there
are championships in baseball,
basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis, indoor track
and field and outdoor track and
field. Championships for
women are held in basketball,
cross country, golf, gymnastics,
soccer, softball, swimming and
diving, tennis, indoor track and
field, outdoor track and field
and volleyball.
The WAC awards its Commissioner’s Cup to the school
that performs the best in each
of the conference’s 19 men’s
and women’s championships.
— Teddy Feinberg
4. Disruptive behavior, disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and similar types of behavior will not be tolerated.
5. Kegs, party balls or common containers of any kind are
not permitted.
6. No alcoholic beverages
may be brought into the Aggie
Memorial Stadium.
7. For those of legal age, the
quantity of alcohol beverages
one can bring to the tailgate
section is limited to the amount
one person can reasonably consume.
8. Tailgating activities are allowed in parking lots located
within the boundaries of Locust Street east to Triviz Drive
and University Avenue south
to Wells Street, including lot 96
and 100 but excluding lots 38,
82, 83, 84, 85 and 89.
9. RVs are permitted only in
Lot 30.
Last season’s
WAC rankings
•1. Boise State, 95.50
points
•2. Fresno State, 89.50
•3. New Mexico State,
82.50 (champs in softball
and men’s golf)
•4. Utah State, 79.75
•5. Nevada, 64.00
•6. Louisiana Tech,
61.75
•7. Idaho, 61.50
•8. Hawaii, 58.00
•9. San Jose State,
53.55
KNOW THE ‘AGGIE FIGHT SONG’
Aggies, Oh Aggies
The hills send back the cry
We’re here to do or die
Aggies, Oh Aggies
We’ll win this game or know
the reason why
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And when we win this game
We’ll buy a keg of booze
And we’ll drink to the Aggies
’Til we wobble in our shoes
A-G-G-I-E-S
Aggies, Aggies, go Aggies
Aggies, Oh Aggies
The hills send back the cry
We’re here to do or die
Aggies, Oh Aggies
We’ll win this game or know
the reason why
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VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE
DATE
TIME
Aug. 20
TBA
Aug. 26
5 p.m.
Aug. 27
5 p.m.
Aug. 28
5 p.m.
Sept. 2
11 a.m.
Sept. 2.
8 p.m.
Sept. 3
3 p.m.
Sept. 9
8 a.m.
Sept. 9
12 p.m.
Sept. 10 8 a.m.
Sept. 10 12 p.m.
Sept. 13 7 p.m.
Sept. 16 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 17 9 a.m.
Sept. 17 6 p.m.
Sept. 24 7 p.m.
Sept. 29. 7 p.m.
Oct. 1
7 p.m.
Oct. 4
7 p.m.
Oct. 6
8 p.m.
Oct. 8
8 p.m.
Oct. 12
8 p.m.
Oct. 15
2 p.m.
Oct. 22
6 p.m.
Oct. 27
7 p.m.
Oct. 29
8 p.m.
Nov. 3
7 p.m.
Nov. 5
7 p.m.
Nov. 1
8 p.m.
Nov. 12
10 p.m.
Nov. 21-23 TBA
Nov. 26
12 p.m.
OPPONENT
NMSU Alumni
Nebraska
South Florida
Nicholls State
Grambling
Ark.-Little Rock
LSU
Louisiana-Lafayette
Houston Baptist
Northwestern State
Texas State
UTEP
Colgate
Duquesne
Northwestern
Louisiana Tech*
Idaho*
Utah State*
University of N.M.
Nevada*
Fresno State*
Hawaii*
San Jose State*
Louisiana Tech*
Utah State*
Idaho*
Fresno State*
Nevada*
San Jose State*
Hawaii*
WAC tournament
Colorado State
SOCCER
DATE
Aug. 19
Aug. 21
Aug. 26
Aug. 28
Sept. 2
Sept. 4
Sept. 9
Sept. 11
Sept. 16
Sept. 18
Sept. 23
Sept. 25
Oct. 2
Oct. 7
Oct. 9
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
Oct. 23
Oct. 28
Nov. 3-6
TIME
7 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
1 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
noon
4 p.m.
1 p.m.
4 p.m.
1 p.m.
4 p.m.
1 p.m.
noon
3 p.m.
1 p.m.
4 p.m.
8 p.m.
2 p.m.
4 p.m.
TBA
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LOCATION
Las Cruces
Albuquerque
Albuquerque
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, Texas
Las Cruces
Evanston, Ill.
Evanston, Ill.
Evanston, Ill.
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
Reno, Nev.
Fresno, Calif.
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
Ruston, La.
Logan, Utah
Moscow, Idaho
Las Cruces
Las Cruces
San Jose, Calif.
Honolulu
Las Vegas, Nev.
Las Cruces
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OPPONENT
LOCATION
UTEP
El Paso
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Prairie View A&M
Las Cruces
Houston Baptist
Las Cruces
Jacksonville State
Jacksonville
Tennessee Tech
Jacksonville
Northern Colorado
Las Cruces
Arkansas-Little Rock
Las Cruces
Idaho State
Pocatello, Idaho
Weber State
Ogden, Utah
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Las Cruces
Las Cruces
Louisiana Tech*
Ruston
Utah State,*
Utah
Nevada*
Las Cruces
Idaho*
Las Cruces
San Jose State*
San Jose
Fresno State*
Fresno
Hawaii*
Las Cruces
WAC Tournament
Fresno, Calif.
* WAC games; dates are subject to change
ONE MARVELOUS MASCOT
Pistol Pete has been NMSU’s
mascot for more than four
decades. He was redesigned in
2005, when his pistol was replaced with a lasso. But he got
his pistol back in 2006 and is
once again known as Pistol Pete.
Pistol Pete is named after a
real western gunman in the late
1800s named Frank Eaton. As a
child, Eaton’s father was killed by
the four
Campsey brothers and the two
Ferber brothers, all members of
the Regulators. By the age of 15,
Eaton had become a quickdraw
and a marksman, but went to
Fort Gibson, a cavalry fort in
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the northeast part of Indian
Territory (now Oklahoma), to
improve his shooting skills. It
was at the fort where he gained
the nickname Pistol Pete. In a
fair gunfight in 1881 in Albuquerque, Pistol Pete killed the
last of the six men responsible
for his father’s murder.
— Nmstatesports.com
RIO GRANDE RIVALRY
If you consider yourself an
Aggie, please do
this right now
— go to your
closet and find any clothes that
are orange or cherry red. Use a
pair of old gloves to put all of
these clothes in a garbage bag.
Take that garbage bag to the
nearest secondhand store or
other place that takes donations, and offer it as a gift. Advise the person taking the donations to ship the bag full of
clothes to a sister donation
store in another part of the
country because the resale value of clothes that color is virtually nil in southern New
Mexico.
Now that you’ve got that out
of the way, you can feel confident about waddling out of
bed, choosing a random outfit
from your closet and knowing
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that you will have no chance of
showing support, however unintentional, for NMSU’s rival
schools of which we will not
speak.
Rivalries are a big deal at New
Mexico State. We, as Aggies,
don’t like two schools in particular. They happen to be the
nearest Division I schools to us.
Why don’t we like them? Because they don’t respect us.
They treat New Mexico State
as less than equal, nothing
more than agitators, a mosquito
in their glory-filled punch. In
reality, nothing could be further
from the truth. NMSU is a worthy adversary, as it has proved
on the fields and courts and
classrooms time and time again.
It’s time for this Big Brother
complex to come to end.
Let’s begin with the oranges.
Gotta give them props for a
football stadium that is one of
the most picturesque in the nation. Past that, we can’t think of
anything good to say. However,
they are willing to make the
hour drive north and color our
stadium and our arena orange
during rivalry games. When
they get here, the oranges, like
the typical neighborhood bully,
are always poking and prodding, but rarely prevailing
when pushed back.
The cherries on the other
hand, are more like a traditional family member. We share
pride in being from the Land of
Enchantment, and share in a
mutual dislike of anything
Texas. What we don’t share is
brotherly love. Each other’s
failures is the other’s success,
in a grand attempt to be New
Mexico’s top school.
The one advantage NMSU
has over its rivals is the pride
among students. The orange
and cherry schools are laid out
in the middle of their respective metropolises, and because
of that, it’s hard for students
there to establish a separate
identity. They are commuter
schools. NMSU is a destination
school. It is its own, tight-knit
community, one whose students identify more with the
school than do their rivals, who
more closely associate with
their city. Because of that, Aggies can connect with one another more easily and build upon relationships in an effort to
showcase greatness.
Now is the time for the Crimson and White to ascend to its
rightful place atop the Rio
Grande Rivalry and defeat the
oranges and cherries in all
things measurable. It begins
with fashion sense — you
know what to do.
— Lucas Peerman
HIT THE LINKS
SUN-NEWS FILE PHOTO
CRISS GRUBBS, a graduate student at NMSU,
plays at the NMSU Golf
Course.
The NMSU golf course is located east of campus, off Geothermal Drive. Highlighted by
beautiful scenery, the 18-hole
course is framed by the Organ
Mountains to the east and the
picturesque Mesilla Valley to
the west. After playing, you can
grab a bite to eat at the Player’s
Grill, inside the clubhouse.
NMSU golf course facts:
•It was designed by Floyd
Farley and opened in December 1963.
•Course distance: 7,078
yards, par 72
•Longest hole: 572 yard, par
5 No. 15
•Shortest hole: 160 yard, par
3 •o. 6
•Toughest hole: A long par 4,
hole No. 7 requires a good tee
shot, preferably going left-toright to a tight fairway. If you fall
short of that goal, best of luck
making par, with a large green
that is tough to two putt if you
leave yourself too long of a putt.
•Toughest hazard: Hole No.
5 sees a handful of hazards that can spoil a
round. A par-4, dogleg
left, with desert running
along the left side of the
fairway, and out-of-bounds
waiting for the errant shot hit
to the right. Hit the ball
straight, and you’re in good
shape, assuming you can navigate the ball onto a green heavily guarded by sand traps.
•Defining feature: The
course offers a unique combination of both traditional and
desert golf course features.
Generous fairways and large
greens make play fair for the
average player.
•Tournaments: The Mesilla
Valley Amateur has been a
traditional tournament at
NMSU, held in late August. Over the years, the
course has played host
to three NCAA National
Championships along
with numerous conference
and USGA qualifying championships.
•Price: Students can play 18
holes for $12.50 or $8 for 9
holes. Sundown rate is $6.25.
Cart rental is $6 for 9 holes, $12
for 18 holes (per rider).
Info: nmsugolf.com
— Teddy Feinberg
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NMSU 101
HANGOVER
HELPER
Many of us
have probably
been victims of
a vicious hangover. Here’s a
list of some common and notso-common cures in that last
Jäger Bomb sent you over the
edge.
Fluids: If you’re hung over,
then you’re dehydrated. Drink
plenty of liquids, like Gatorade.
The electrolytes keep your
body working properly.
Supplements: Alcohol can
prevent your body from absorbing compounds like B6 and
B12, and lower levels of these
vitamins can intensify a hangover, said Dr. David Katz, director of the Yale Prevention
Research Center. But be moderate; taking too many supplements can cause long-term
nerve damage.
Food: If you can stomach
it, you’ll find the more grease
the better, with some carbohydrates on the side for energy. Go ahead and order those
bacon and eggs with a side
of toast. In the Southwest
you’ll find a lot of people
that will tell you a big bowl
a menudo is just what you
need to make that hangover
disappear. You’ll find it on
the menu of just about any
Mexican restaurant in town,
and on the weekends many
restaurants have menudo
specials.
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GREAT DATES
PLACES TO RELAX
Guys, if she’s special, then you can do
better than the tired
dinner and a movie
routine. Here are
some ideas that are sure to impress:
at 8:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday
nights for some live entertainment
to go with your Teriyaki Chicken
Roll-Up. Or, head to Katana, where
the chefs, in addition to preparing
tasty Asian fare, juggle sharp objects
and set fire to mounds of food just
feet from where you’re sitting.
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Cruise the backroads
The most romantic drive in Doña
Ana County has to be along Highway 28. With the pecan trees of
Stahmann Farms allowing only select lines of light through to the road
beneath the canopy, the resulting
ambiance is simply stunning. Play
your favorite tunes but not too loud
to create a complementary vibe inside your vehicle. Great conversation is soon to follow.
Romance on the dunes
Bring a blanket, bring a picnic basket, bring a special person to share the
night with during Full Moon Nights at
White Sands National Monument.
The white gypsum dunes sparkle under the bright light above, providing
an opportunity for the perfect moonlit
dinner and date. The monument stays
open later and provides entertainment
in the amphitheater for Full Moon
Nights in May through October.
Full Moon Night schedule:
Aug. 25: Learn about snakes, 8 p.m.
Sept. 24: White Sands National
Monument in 3D, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 22: Learn about Robledo
Mountain fossils, 7 p.m.
— Lucas Peerman
SUN-NEWS FILE PHOTO
GREAT TUNES and fine wine at
Amaro Winery make for an exceptional date night.
location’s extensive wine sections,
these are excellent ways to prove to
your date that you’re both sophisticated and cultured.
Reds, whites & tunes
More than dinner
If you and your date are 21 and
older, consider a trip to Amaro Winery, 402 S. Melendres St., or Vintage
Wines, 2461 Calle de Principal in
Mesilla. Both elegant, yet simple, locales offer live music on Friday and
Saturday nights. Packaged with each
A dinner date can be an excellent
way to get to know each other. But if
you want to add something special to
the menu, try Boba Café and Cabaret,
1900 S. Espina St., or the Katana
Teppenyaki Grill, 1001 E. University
Ave. Check out Boba’s cocktail show
MAKE IT A GAME NIGHT
If you’re 21 or older, check out
these fun activities on the traditional
non-party days.
horseshoes, so being close
matters. Entry is free and
winners receive a prize.
Monday
Tuesday
Every Monday at 7 p.m., there’s a
Cornhole Tournament at The Game
Sports Bar & Grill, 2605 S. Espina St.
Yes, we laughed too when we heard
the name. If you get flustered saying
the name, you’re welcome to call it
the bean bag toss. The rules to this
lawn game, played on The Game’s
grassy patio, are simple: Teams of
two attempt to throw a bean bag into a small hole cut into the far end
of a raised, wooden platform placed
about 30 feet away. It’s scored like
If you like a little trivia with your
tall one, check out Geeks Who Drink,
at 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Dublin’s Street
Pub, 1745 E. University Ave. Bring a
team (two to six players), bring your
thirst for knowledge and your thirst
for suds. It’s free to play and the top
three teams each week win a prize.
Info: geekswhodrink.com.
have a shot against the pros.
Challenge the Phil Iveys,
Chris Fergusons and Daniel
Negreanus of the Mesilla Valley in Texas hold ’em poker
tournaments 7 p.m. Wednesdays at
The Game Sports Bar & Grill, 2605
S. Espina St. Entry $5 and winners
receive a prize.
Alternatively, anyone who
has mastered the art of darts can
compete in The UMP 88 Grill’s
dart tournament held 6:30 p.m.
every other Wednesday at the
Irish pub. It is free to compete and
participants, good or bad, are rewarded with happy hour specials.
Entry is free.
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Wednesday
It’s the one game shown on ESPN
in which you feel you might actually
SAFE SEX
Times have changed
from the days of our
parents, where sex
talk was taboo and
characters in television shows slept in separate beds.
It seems our generation is overly
stimulated by sex. It’s everywhere —
in our TV shows, movies and advertisements.
In a time and place where sex is
talked about so freely and openly, it’s
important to take the time to discuss
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your sexual health as well. No one
should have to worry about an unwanted pregnancy or STD and truth
be told, both are easily preventable.
The easiest way to take control
of your sexual health is to be informed and talk with your partner
about being and staying protected.
If you can’t talk about something as
simple (and safe) as using a condom with your partner, should you
even be sleeping with them in the
first place?
And if you do end up finding yourself in an unlucky situation, you’ll
want to know what symptoms to look
for and what steps need to be taken
next to take care of yourself and your
body.
A walk over to the student health
center after your classes shouldn’t be
that hard to squeeze in before getting
ready for a night out, or in, and they
have multiple resources — including
free condoms — readily available for
you.
Alumni Pond
South of the Educational Services Center
In times of stress, a place of complete relaxation
is essential. Consider Alumni Pond, aka the duck
pond, one of these places on campus. Home to
ducks of all sizes, it’s a small but charming pond
with several trees offering plenty of shade. Still,
it’s the tranquility found here that makes this pond
invaluable at relieving stress and forgetting the
woes of college life. For instant stress relief, head
over to the pond and read a good book or have an
impromptu picnic with friends or just enjoy the
calm of the water while watching its inhabitants.
Fishing is also permitted here, but the catch isn’t
always spectacular and a fishing license is required.
Preciado Park
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Between Student Family Housing and O’Donnell Hall
For those looking for new scenery, maybe one
that doesn’t involve professors and textbooks,
head over to Preciado Park. With its large grasscovered area and its surrounding forest of trees,
Preciado Park provides the perfect setting for any
recreational or outdoor activity including running,
walking, biking or shooting hoops — all great
stress relievers. It’s also ideal for alfresco dining,
either for barbecuing or holding simple, no-cook
picnics. As an added bonus, the park also has a
playground for children, making it a good place for
an entire family. Preciado Park, in short, is the best
escape from school that doesn’t require leaving
campus.
Corbett Center/Pistol Pete’s Place
For those who like temperature-controlled
environments, the next best place for relaxation
is Corbett Center. Case in point: Pistol Pete’s
Place next to the Round Up offices. At Pistol
Pete’s Place, students can pass time by playing
spirited games of pool or arcade-style video
games or by simply browsing the Internet on
any one of the many computer clusters. Furnished with a multitude of comfortable chairs
and sofas, Corbett Center, in general, is a pleasant place to relax. It’s so ideal for lounging, in
fact, that it’s not uncommon to see students
camped out on couches taking cat naps between
classes.
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NMSU 101
DON’T DRINK
AND DRIVE
Crimson
Cab provides
a free cab
ride with
your NMSU
ID. Call (575) 524-TAXI
(8294) from 9 p.m. to
5 a.m. seven days a week.
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UNDER 21?
If you’re under
21, there are still
entertainment
options in Las
Cruces.
When you want to hear live
music, go to D’s Back Porch at
De La Vega’s Pecan Grill, 500 S.
Telshor Blvd. They have live
music nights Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Or, order the root beer at
High Desert Brewery, 1201 W.
Hadley Ave., and enjoy live
music Thursday and Saturday
nights.
If you’re a smoker, check out
Hookah Zen on Divot Drive
any night of the week with a
group of friends and you’ll have
a great time. Bring your laptop
and hook up to their free Wi-Fi.
Bowling is always a lot of
fun. Check out 10 Pin Alley,
1201 E. Amador Ave., on Thursdays for College Night Rock’n’Bowl. There is also popular
events Friday and Saturday
nights at the bowling alley. Call
ahead to reserve your lanes for
these nights, because they fill
up fast.
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PAINT THE TOWN
If you’re 21,
know where to
go to have a
good time. Hurricane Alley,
1490 Missouri Ave. and El Patio
Bar, 2171 Calle de Parian are
great for live music. Both host
a lot of great local bands, and
even some national favorites.
Head to Hurricane Alley on
Tuesday night for hip-hop music, great drink specials and a
big crowd.
Dublin Street Pub, 1745 E. University Ave. has karaoke on
Wednesday nights, and after
11 p.m. is 21 and over. Jose Murphy’s next to 10 Pin Alley, 1201
E. Amador Ave., also has
karaoke, but if you get bored
you can always go bowling
next door, or shoot some pool
at Q-Time Premium Billiards.
When the weekend comes
around the best places to hit
are De La Vegas, 500 S.
Telshor, Graham Central Station, 505 S. Main St., and Azul
inside Hotel Encanto, 705 S.
Telshor Blvd. Graham Central
FAST FOOD: A FAST WAY TO GET FAT
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Like bad roommates and overpriced textbooks,
weight gain is inevitable during college.
The typical college lifestyle revolves around a
hectic schedule. For most students this results in
eating unhealthy fast food, which unfortunately is
a second-nature habit because it’s convenient and quick.
While fast food maybe unavoidable for some students, choosing
healthier foods will help to suppress the dreaded Freshman 15.
Keep in mind that nutritional foods can be just as satisfying as
calorie-rich foods such as deep-dish pizza and buffalo wings.
So when you find yourself at a fast-food restaurant and you’re
weighing your choices — weighing being the operative word —
between something deep-fried and grilled, choose the grilled option as a mean of cutting calories.
When it comes to bread, make it a habit to ask for whole grain,
which offers greater protein and fiber nutrients as well as added
benefits of B vitamins and other antioxidants. Whole grain bread
is also more flavorful than white bread.
Remember fresh fruits and vegetables will always be a healthy
choice. To go with your grilled chicken sandwich on a wholewheat bun, choose a side of fresh salad or a fruit bowl instead of
the deep-fried fries.
In the end, limiting overall consumption of fast food and maintaining regular trips to the produce section of any grocery store
will be the most effective ways to hinder a growing waistline.
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SUN-NEWS FILE PHOTO
EL PATIO in Mesilla offers billiards and live music most
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Station is four bars under one
roof so you’ll have plenty of variety and Azul is for those with
a little more expensive taste.
Also, Dublin’s, aka Dub’s Club
will host a DJ on Saturday
nights and gets pretty popping.
If you want to watch your favorite sporting event, you have
plenty of places to choose
from around town: Buffalo
Wild Wings, 2750 Mall Drive;
Farley’s, 3499 Foothills Drive;
The Game, 2605 S. Espina St.,
and Hooters, 3550 Foothills
Drive are where you’ll want to
be for sporting events, including fight night.
HOP, SKIP AND A JUMP
El Paso is a 45minute drive
from Las Cruces
and offers a lot
to do. In Texas,
you only have to be 18 to get
into most clubs and 21 to drink.
Close to the UTEP campus is
Cincinnati Street, where you’ll
find the local college students.
But to party here, you’ll need to
be at least 21.
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Be sure to check out Club
101, 1148 Airway Blvd. Not only
is it a great dance club, but
they also occasionally host
concerts of bands or artists
you hear on the radio everyday. Check out the schedule on
club101.com. Across the street
from Club 101 is the El Paso
Comic Strip. Go on Thursday
nights for College Night (free
admission with ID).
If you’re part of the LGBT
community, El Paso has something for you, too. On Friday
nights, The Old Plantation at 301
S. Ochoa St., is an adventure
waiting to happen. Last call is at
2 a.m., but the music keeps playing until 4 and these DJs keep
you moving all night. After you
get your wristband, and if you’re
21 or older, walk over to The
Mining, and there’s no cover.
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JUST BECAUSE Mom’s not around, doesn’t mean you
shouldn’t get your fruits and veggies each day.
New restaurants come to campus food court
W
hile Las Cruces at
large will have to wait
until next year for an
Einstein Bros. Bagels, the New
Mexico State University campus should have two locations
before the end of this month.
With new food vendor
Sodexo Inc. taking over on
campus, the Corbett Center
Student Union Food Court
(formally the Crossroads Snack
Bar) and College Canteen, in
the Health and Social Services
Building, both
closed and construction has
started on a series of new
restaurants and food vendors
scheduled to open during the
upcoming semester.
The Corbett Center Student
Union Food Court will offer
Taco Bell, Einstein Bros.
Bagels, Chick-fil-A, Slice of Life
Pizza, AFC Sushi and Simply
To Go, which offers sandwich-
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es, wraps and salads. The College Canteen also will offer an
Einstein Bros. Bagels kiosk
soon, as well as Grill 155 and
Simply To Go.
Chick-fil-A and Taco Bell
were already at the student
union, but will be renovated
and joined by Slice of Life Pizza, AFC Sushi and Simply To
Go.
“That’ll be nice,” said Ben
Chavez, 19. “I’d definitely like
to check them out.”
Student Israel Large, 25, said
the new eateries won’t change
his habits, though. He believes
not eating out saves him money.
“I cook for myself,” he said.
Whatever the individual
opinion, resident district manager Shelly Duran said that the
university hopes the locations
will open by the start of the fall
semester, which is Aug. 18.
“We want this to be very
good for students,” Duran said.
The eateries are not for students alone. Anyone who
wants to visit can do so, but
must find parking on campus.
There are metered parking locations, but most other spaces
require a parking pass. You can
visit the campus police department at 725 College Drive to
pick up a temporary parking
pass or print one out from the
website, nmsuparking.com/
visitor.htm.
— Brook Stockberger
100 WEST CAFÉ
The School of
Hotel,
Restaurant
and Tourism
Management
operates a restaurant called
100 West, which is located
in Gerald Thomas Hall. The
eatery is open for lunch on
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
and has a limited menu that
changes daily for $8 per
person. For more information, call (575) 646-1171.
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CAMPUS CORRIDOR
Down University Avenue,
nearly 10
restaurants are
within walking
distance from campus. Restaurants in this corridor include:
•Five Brothers, where
American food (hamburgers
and hot dogs) and beer are
now served, along with traditional Chinese food.
•The Mix and Mix Express
serve Pacific Rim cuisine, which
combines Pacific Island food,
Asian cooking techniques and
California freshness. Every
Monday night at the Mix is Izakaya night, a happy hour featuring reasonable prices on food
and beer. Also check out the
Katana Teppenyaki Grill for
good food and entertainment.
•Dublin’s Street Pub is an
Irish restaurant and pub that
caters to the college crowd.
Known for great deals on food
and drinks, Dublin’s is place to
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be Saturday nights.
•The Game is the only Aggie-themed bar and grill in
town and is located just off of
University Avenue on Espina
Street. Check out the free cornhole tournaments on Mondays
and the free poker tournaments
on Wednesdays.
•DG’s Deli offers some of
the best deals for students. The
“starving student combo” is less
than $5 and includes a 6-inch
sandwich, a side and a drink.
Also on University Avenue:
Lorenzo’s, Milagro Coffee y
Espresso, Dairy Queen, Starbucks, McDonald’s, Keva Juice,
Santorini, Taste of India and
Zeffiro New York Pizza. Off
University Avenue on Locust
Street are Spirit Winds (funky
gift shop attached) and ChaChi’s (pretty darn good Mexican) and Boba Café & Cabaret
(dinner theater shows most Friday and Saturday nights) off
Espina Street.
DO-IT-YOURSELF MEALS
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DO-IT-YOURSELF SNACK
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These pita chips, seasoned with rosemary and
oregano, and hummus, a Middle Eastern dip made
with chickpeas and tahini (sesame seed paste), will
add spice and adventure to your everyday eating
habits.
Rosemary Pita Chips
and Hummus
•4 store-bought pita breads
•2 tablespoons olive oil
•1 teaspoon dried rosemary
•1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
•Salt and pepper, to taste
•Store-bought hummus
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cut each pita pocket into
8 wedges and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle the pita
wedges with the olive oil and
sprinkle evenly with the dried
herbs; season with salt and
pepper.
Bake for 15 minutes or until
the chips are golden and crisp.
Serve with hummus as a dip.
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A quick breakfast doesn’t
always have to consist of
prepackaged, processed or
frozen foods. For college students, as unlikely as it may sound, a very hearty and
foolproof homemade breakfast can be
within reach every morning.
Take these blueberry buttermilk pancakes for instance. The batter takes a few
minutes to mix up, and the pancakes themselves are cooked and ready to eat within
the same amount of time.
What’s more, these pancakes are made
with wholesome ingredients and are not
latent with unnatural preservatives, which
practically makes them healthy — never
mind the syrup.
Buttermilk Pancakes
•1 1/2 cups
self-rising flour
•3 tablespoons
melted butter,
divided
•1 cup buttermilk
•2 eggs
•2 tablespoons
maple syrup, plus
more for serving
First, measure out the flour into a large
bowl and make a well in the center. Then,
add the buttermilk, eggs, 2 tablespoons
butter and syrup to the flour. Use a spoon
to mix all the ingredients together until a
cohesive batter forms, taking care not to
over-mix — a few sporadic lumps are fine.
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Five Brothers serves a little bit of everything.
Breakfast
Pizza made from scratch
isn’t as daunting as it sounds.
On the contrary, it’s a fairly
straightforward process. The dough, which
is made with only four ingredients — flour,
yeast, salt and olive oil — comes together
in less than 10 minutes, including cleanup.
Remember the dough needs time to rise,
so plan ahead and make the dough before
heading to class. When your day is done, a
homemade pizza is only minutes away.
Set the batter aside, while preheating a
griddle or nonstick pan over medium heat
for 3 to 5 minutes. Use a paper towel to
grease the griddle or pan with the remaining tablespoon of melted butter.
For each pancake, pour about a 4-inch
circle of batter into the buttered pan.
Cook the pancakes for 2 to 3 minutes
on the first side, or until browned and
bubbles start forming. Flip each pancake
and cook the second side for about
2 minutes.
Serve warm with a drizzle a maple
syrup. Serves 2 to 3.
Lunch
For most people, especially students, lunch is a
mundane event involving a
variety of high-priced sandwiches and
drive-thru windows.
Break the monotony today and try making this next-to-instant chicken pot pie.
Thanks to short-cut ingredients like rotisserie chicken, frozen vegetables and
canned soup, this version of the classic
dish comes together in a matter of minutes. Together, the chicken stock and
herbs give the pie an undeniable and delicious slow-cooked taste.
Remember to look for products that are
low in sodium when buying canned stocks
or soups. For refrigerated biscuits, try to
find ones that are made with all-natural ingredients, like real butter for example.
Individual Chicken Pot Pies
•1 1/2 cups
shredded rotisserie
chicken
•1/2 cup frozen
peas and carrots
•1/2 can of cream
of mushroom soup
•1/4 cup chicken
stock
•2 tablespoons
chopped parsley
•1/2 teaspoon
dried thyme
•Salt and pepper
•2 refrigerated
biscuits
•1 tablespoon
melted butter
Dinner
Pizza
•1 quantity pizza
dough, divided in
two (recipe below)
•4 oz. prepared
marinara sauce
•Olive oil
Place a baking sheet inside an oven. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
Trace an 8-inch circle on a piece of
parchment paper. Flip the parchment over
and place half the dough on top. Using the
circle as a guide, flatten and spread the dough
into an even disk, about a quarter-inch thick.
Spoon half the marinara sauce over the
pizza, keeping a one-inch border around
the edges, and sprinkle with half the cheese.
On top, scatter desired toppings and drizzle
edges with olive oil.
Slide a cardboard round (or other flat-surfaced implement) under the parchment and
pizza. Transfer the pizza to the oven, sliding it directly on the baking sheet while removing the cardboard. Cook until the crust
is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Remove the pizza from the oven by sliding
it back on to the cardboard round. Slice the
pizza and serve hot. Repeat with remaining
ingredients. Makes two 8-inch pizzas.
Pizza dough
•2 cups bread
flour
•1 envelope
active dry yeast
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix the first six ingredients together in a
bowl; season the filling with salt and pepper.
Spoon the filling into two oven-safe
mugs or ramekins, and top each mug
with a biscuit, stretching the dough if
necessary to cover the filling. Brush
the tops with the melted butter and
sprinkle with a little more thyme, salt
and pepper.
Bake until the biscuit is cooked through
and golden and the filling hot and bubbly,
about 15 minutes. Makes two.
•4 oz. mozzarella
cheese
•Topping such as
basil, oregano,
cured olives, thinly
sliced ham
•1 teaspoon salt
•2 tablespoons
olive oil
In a large bowl, mix together the flour,
yeast and salt for 30 seconds, until well incorporated.
In a measuring glass, measure 2/3 cups of
warm water and add the oil.
Pour the water and oil in the flour and
mix with a spoon until a dough forms. On a
clean, floured surface, knead the dough until smooth by pushing it with the base of
your hands and pulling it back with your
fingers.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl,
cover with plastic wrap and set in a warm
place for an hour, or until doubled in size.
Divide the dough in half and use immediately or keep in a refrigerator for one week.
Makes enough dough for two 8-inch pizzas.
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BEST PLACE FOR BREAKFAST
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Paisano Café
1740 Calle de Mercado, (575) 524-0211,
paisanocafe.com
At Paisano Café, breakfast
and brunch are gourmet affairs made
with wholesome foods and regional
flavors at reasonable prices. Nothing
could be more ideal for an early
morning meal, for example, than
homemade quiche or French toast
made with croissants and topped with
pecans and drizzled
with warm maple syrup.
For a well-balanced
meal that offers variety,
try the traditional breakfast. It’s made with two
eggs cooked to preference
and home-style potatoes,
which were exceptionally
crisp and well seasoned and could
have easily been a meal
in themselves.
BEST GREEN CHILE FIX
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1120 Commerce Drive, (575) 521-6228; 603 S.
Nevarez St., (575) 523-1778; 6335 Bataan Memorial
West, (575) 382-2025
Green chile comes in many forms at Los Compas. It’s the
distinguishing ingredient in their green chile cheese enchiladas,
it’s used liberally in burritos and tostadas compuestas, and as a
main ingredient in their complementary salsa, which alone is
enough to fill any green chile fix. The chile relleno burrito is made
with an egg-battered fried green chile and copious amounts of
cheese in its center. This burrito, with its fresh and spicy chile flavor, is a satisfying meal wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. It’s especially delicious when smothered in green chile sauce — call it
green chile rapture.
Miguel’s
1140 E. Amador Ave., (575) 647-4262
The menu at Miguel’s reads like a concise
stock list of well-made, moderately priced
burritos and tacos. A single burrito and a plate of
tacos, which are served in threes, are each priced at $3.89,
while a complete meal with beans and rice costs an additional
$1.90 and change. Among the burrito options are the carne
deshebrada or shredded brisket, pork, chicken and chile
relleños. The green chile pork burrito, for example, is well
flavored with a tender bite. As an added bonus, Miguel’s is
open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
BEST INTERNATIONAL FOOD
Los Compas Mexican restaurants
BEST PLACE TO EAT CHEAP
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BEST PLACE FOR COFFEE
Japanese Kitchen
141 Roadrunner Parkway, (575) 521-3555
Remarkable for its lavish atmosphere and
for its mouthwatering menu of Japanese
delicacies, Japanese Kitchen is this town’s answer to
the upscale-Asian restaurant. Flanked on one side of the
restaurant is an elaborate sushi bar, where trained sushi chefs
turn white rice and seafood into edible ornamentations.
Gilded in gold, the dining room is contemporary with a touch
of traditional elements. Waiters here also dress to the nines in
authentic Asian kimonos for an added theatrical element. The
menu reads as elegantly as the atmosphere itself, and features
such specialties as Teppan-style chicken, Sukiyaki steak and
handmade sushi.
BEST PLACE FOR A SANDWICH
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McAlister’s Deli
2800 Mall Drive,
(575) 522-3287,
mcalistersdeli.com
McAlister’s Deli’s orange
cranberry club is an ode to autumnal
flavors: cranberry and turkey. Sandwiched between two slices of hearty,
chewy whole wheat bread, this sandwich
is made with layers of smoked turkey, hick-
ory ham, cheddar and Swiss cheeses, and
applewood smoked bacon. The tartness
from the orange cranberry sauce alongside
the smokiness of the meats makes for a balanced combination of sweet and savory flavors. As a bonus, NMSU students who
bring in their student ID will receive a free
McAlister’s Famous Tea (sweetened or
unsweetened) with or without the purchase
of a meal.
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Milagro Coffee y Espresso
1733 E. University Ave., (575) 532-1042, milagrocoffeeonline.com
A short walk from campus will lead you to Milagro Coffee y Espresso, a coffee house known for brewing
the freshest coffee. In all its aromatic forms, Coffee is morphed into a multitude of house drinks, both hot and cold. From panini
sandwiches to bagels and delicate pastries, Milagro is more than a
standard coffee house.
BEST PLACE FOR DESSERT
BEST PLACE FOR A BURGER
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UMP 88 Grill
1338 Picacho Hills
Drive, (575) 647-1455,
ump88grill.com
It might go by a less Irish
name, but the hamburgers at UMP 88
Grill, formerly Brigid’s Cross Irish
Pub, still remain as delicious as ever.
The newly named chef’s burger is exceptionally well-made with a prominent flavor of freshly grilled beef.
Made with organic meat, the burger is
grilled to a desired doneness and is
served on a warm and supple sesame-
seed bun. It has a tender
and yielding bite, and when
made with sharp cheddar
and green chile it’s even
more succulent and satisfying. For an East-meetsWest fusion, try the
teriyaki-jalapeño burger,
a burger made with a combination of sweet and
spicy flavors and blue
cheese, which is collectively balanced and complimentary in taste.
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Si Italian Bistro & Bakery
523 E. Idaho Ave., (575) 523-1572
There’s always room for dessert. And
the best desserts in town can be found
at Si Italian Bistro & Bakery. Layer cakes,
cheesecakes, cream puffs, pies and brownies are
some of the confections made on a daily basis at
this family-run restaurant. Italian cream is sandwiched between four layers of chocolate cake in the
Italian cream cake. It’s frosted in a rich chocolate
ganache and is finished with with more cream. Despite its size, this cake is soft and goes down easy
even after a meal; it’s rich but not too rich, it’s sweet
but not cloyingly. If you can’t handle the cake, check
out the cream puffs (35 cents a piece), which are always voluptuously creamy.
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SLICE WARS
•Zeffiro New York Pizzeria
901 University Ave., (575)
525-6770, popular-zeffiro.com
For the best and most authentic pizza experience, where
pizzas are baked to perfection
in a wood-fired oven and are
sold at college-friendly prices,
head over to Zeffiro New York
Pizzeria, 901 University Ave.,
across from campus.
The thin-crust
New York-style
pizza is available
by the slice and
can be ordered
for take-out, unlike at the downtown restaurant, Zeffiro Pizzeria Napoletana. Whole pizzas are also offered in two sizes, small and
large, along with a small selection of salads, meatball sandwiches and calzones.
The best deal on the menu is
the Zeffiro special. For less
than $5, customers get their
choice of two pizza slices and a
small drink.
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•Dion’s Pizza
3950 E. Lohman Ave.; (575)
521-3434; dionspizza.com
Enjoyed by the slice or by the
whole pizza, Dion’s thick-crusted pizzas are nothing short of
satisfying. The Santorini, a specialty of Dion’s, features classic
Greek flavors mixed together
with Italian ingredients like
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parmesan cheese and basil for
a truly unique and tasty pizza.
•Tiffany’s Pizza and Greek
American Cuisine
755 S. Telshor Blvd.; (575)
532-5002; tiffanysgreek.com
Alongside traditional Greek
delicacies like tzatziki, gyro
sandwiches and moussaka,
hand-tossed pizzas at Tiffany’s
are also made with Mediterranean flavors. The Greek pizza is a salute to Greece and its
culinary colors. It’s made with
gyro meat, a type of meat
cooked on a vertical rotisserie,
along with crumbled feta
cheese, onions, tomatoes and
oil-cured olives.
•Guacamole’s
995 W. Picacho Ave., (575)
525-9115
Guacamole’s, offers authentic
wood-fired pizzas. Here, pizza
aficionados can enjoy traditional pizzas like the pizza margarita, made with mozzarella
cheese and basil or the all-time
favorite pepperoni pizza, while
enjoying an iced-cold beer
from the well-stocked bar and
listening to live music.
•Si Italian Bistro
523 E. Idaho Ave., (575) 523-1572
Pizzas at Si Italian Bistro are
made in the traditional Italian
way and are, for optimal flavor,
baked in a wood-fired oven.
For around $25, Si Italian Bistro
offers a special of two large,
two topping pizzas and
pitcher of ice-cold beer.
NMSU students also
get a 10 percent discount when they present their school ID
GET IT DELIVERED
Some popular delivery options:
•Domino’s: 2517 N. Main
St., (575) 528-0900; 421
Avenida de Mesilla, (575)
525-0900; 2645 Missouri
Ave., (575) 522-7700
•Fox’s Pizza Den: 115 Roadrunner Parkway #2, (575)
521-3697. (Really hungry?
Order “The Big One” — 52
slices and more than 11
pounds.)
•Papa John’s: 3855 N. Main
St., (575)
373-0000;
1701 S. Solano
Drive, (575)
521-3456
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•Pizza Hut: 1492 N. Main
St., (575) 524-0953; 2205
Missouri Ave., (575) 5224566; 1605 El Paseo Road,
(575) 524-4110
•Roadrunner Pizza:
1426 Missouri Ave., (575)
522-3600
•White Sands International
Film Festival
•Aug. 25-28
Intended to screen outstanding short and feature-length
documentaries and narratives
of all genres from around the
world, but also retain a special
focus on Latino and New Mexican film-making. Events will
take place at the Black Box
Theatre, Allen Theater
Cineport 10 (Mesilla Valley
Mall), and the Rio Grande Theatre. Info: (575) 522-1232 or
wsiff.com.
•Mainstreet Salsafest
•Aug. 28
This year’s Mainstreet Salsafest will kick off the state’s
centennial celebration. Salsa
makers will compete for cash,
prizes and awards. There will
be a classic car show, food and
craft vendors, a salsa dance
competition, and live salsa music by Son Como Son. Tasters
wishing to vote for their favorite salsa can purchase a $5
wristband, $2 for children under 12. Main Street between
City Hall and West Bowman
Avenue. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Info: (575) 5251955
•Hatch Chile Festival
•Sept. 3-4
Sample some of the finest
chile while you enjoy food,
crafts, auction, live music and
more. Hatch is 37 miles north
on Interstate 25. Saturday the
parade will begin at 10 a.m. in
town with the opening ceremonies for the festival noon at
the festival grounds. The
Yarbrough Family Band will
kick off Sunday’s festivities at
noon. Vendors will be at the
festival grounds before noon
Saturday and Sunday for anyone interested in coming
early. $10 a car load. Info:
hatchchilefest.com.
•New Mexico Wine Harvest
Wine Festival
•Sept. 3-5
Celebrate New Mexico’s
wine harvest with grapestomping, wine-tasting, arts
and crafts vendors, children’s
activities and hourly wine seminars. Live entertainment: Captain Radio & the Flyers,
Nosotros, Bri Bagwell and
more. Southern
New Mexico
State Fairgrounds, 12
miles west of
Las Cruces off Interstate 10.
Noon to 6 p.m. daily. $15 for
21 and older, under 21 free
with parent or legal guardian.
Info: (575) 522-1232 or
wineharvestfestival.com.
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•Annual Frontier Days
•Sept. 10-11
Take a trip back in time
with a visit to Fort Selden
State Monument as they honor
the civilians and soldiers who
lived at the fort and protected
the residents of the Mesilla
Valley after the Civil War.
There will be living history,
food and entertainment. Fort
Selden State Monument, 13
miles north of Las Cruces, Interstate 25, exit 19. 8 a.m. to
5.p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $3
for adults 17 and older. Info:
(575) 526-8911, (800) 429-9488,
or nmmonuments.org.
•White Sands Full Moon
Event
•Sept. 13
Take advantage of one of the
nation’s premier national monuments, enjoy live entertainment and watch the full moon
rise over the white sand dunes.
Enjoy the atmosphere and relaxing under the light of the full
moon until 11 p.m. There will also be a concert by Celtic singer
Connie Dover 7:30 p.m. at the
White Sands Amphitheater.
Food and drinks are permitted.
Glass containers are prohibited.
Entrance fee is $3 for adults 16
and over. Info: (575) 679-2599
or nps.gov/whsa.
•The Whole Enchilada
Fiesta
•Sept. 23-25
Las Cruces hosts one big
street party, with food, dancing,
an enchilada eating contest, a
parade and the making of a
very large enchilada. Live entertainment includes Los Tigres del Norte, Ruben Ramos,
Tierra, The Temptations Review feat. Dennis Edwards and
more. Meerscheidt Recreation
Center, along Hadley Avenue,
between Walnut Street and
Solano Drive. 4 p.m. to midnight Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday. Info: (575) 526-1938 or
enchiladafiesta.com.
•Mesilla Valley Corn Maze
and Pumpkin Patch
•Sept. 24-Oct. 30
It’s the most fun you can
have in a corn field. Bring the
kids and those that are “kids at
heart” to the rural fun of the
Mesilla Valley Maze. Take a
hayride out to the pumpkin
patch to look for the perfect
Jack-O-Lantern, then discover
the many twists and turns
amazingly cut into a corn field.
3855 W. Picacho Ave. 11 a.m. to
7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
$10 adults, $8 children under 12.
Info: (575) 526-1919 or
mesillavalleymaze.com.
•The Southern New Mexico
State Fair & Rodeo
•Sept. 28-Oct. 2
Fair food, vendors, exhibits,
carnival, live entertainment
and a rodeo. Southern New
mexico Fair grounds, 12 miles
west of Las Cruces off interstate 10. 8a.m to 10p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday;
8a.m. to midnight Friday and
Saturday; and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday. $8 for children 7 to 12
years old, and $10 for adults 13
and older. Tickets will be sold
for $5 on Wednesday only for
children and adults. Info: (575)
524-8602 or snmstatefair.com.
•Mesilla Jazz Happening
•Sept. 30, Oct. 1-2
Mesilla Valley Jazz Happening will be swinging into Historic Old Mesilla Plaza for two
free days of live jazz music.
Restaurants throughout Mesilla
will have wine tasting and live
jazz performances during the
festival. Info: Bob Burns (575)
525-9333
•Euphoria Tour feat. Enrique Iglesias with Pitbull and
Prince Royce
•Oct.15
Enrique Iglesias will perform
hit singles from his recent hit
album Euphoria, along with familiar favorites from his many
platinum-selling albums. International sensation, Pitbull will
promote his newest album
Planet Pit including his hit collaborations with Iglesias, “I
Like It” and “Tonight.” Award
winning and platinum selling
Latin-artist Prince Royce
will also perform. Don Haskins
Center in El Paso. 7 p.m.
Saturday. Tickets range in
price from $24.30 to $109.85.
Info: livenation.com or
ticketmaster.com
•Dia de los Muertos
•Oct. 28-30, Nov. 2
Celebrate the Day of the
Dead with music, food and
art. Join the candlelight procession Wednesday as the dead
are remembered. Homemade
altars are on display and a
giant pinata is broken open.
The Historic Old Mesilla Plaza.
3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.
to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday;
Wednesday’s procession will
begin at 6 p.m. The event is
free. Info: (575) 639-1385 ask
for Peggy King, or email
[email protected].
•Renaissance Arts Faire
•Nov. 5-6
Spend a weekend with kings
and queens. Live entertainment, food, beverages and high
quality arts and crafts for sale.
Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada
Ave.10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday;
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. $6
general admission, children 12
and under are free. Info: (575)
523-6403 or las-cruces-arts.org.
•International Mariachi
Concert
•Nov. 11-13
Spectacular concert featuring
known mariachi performers.
Pan Am Center. Friday, Student
Showcase 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. Friday; Spectacular concert at 7:30
p.m. Saturday; Sunday, Mariachi Mass 9:30 a.m. to 10:30
a.m., and noon to 5:00 p.m.
Mariachis y Más Fiesta at the
Mesilla Plaza. Info: (575) 5251735 or lascrucesmariachi.org.
•Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Winter Tour 2011
•Nov. 15
True to years past, the
Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s
Winter Tour will stop in Las
Cruces to perform their
rock/classical music hybrids,
and just in time to kick off the
holiday season. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Pan American Center.
Tickets will be on sale soon.
Info: trans-siberian.com.
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SPRING BREAK: MARCH 19-23
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Plan early
Looking to get away on that
marvelous week of freedom
widely known as Spring Break?
If so, start planning early. Not only will it save
you money, but it will also help your trip run
much more smoothly than depending on last
minute trip reservations.
And if you’re thinking about heading to Mexico for some good times there are a few things
you’ll want to know. First and most important,
you will need a passport. Also, remember that
the violence in Mexico is still an ongoing issue.
The U.S. State Department has issued a warning to travelers to stay out of popular Mexican
border cities, but insists that travel to other
spring break hotspots, such as Cabo San Lucas
and Cancun is still safe for U.S. travelers.
Before you decide to head out on an adventure, do your research, plan ahead, bring a
group of friends you trust and remember, safety
first.
Plan for a good time
Here are a few ideas for the perfect getaway
for your stress-free spring break.
1. California. You can never go wrong with the
beach and beautiful people, and California is full
of both. Check out The Mission Beach area in
San Diego: It’s a great place to hang out, shop
and meet locals.
2. If you’re not really that into beaches, head
north to Summit County, Colo. You can rent a
cabin with a group of friends and hit the slopes
on Copper Mountain.
3. One destination that’s always been a popular choice among NMSU students is South
Padre Island. It’s fairly close(13-hour drive) and
full of other swimsuit wearing co-eds.
4. For all you 21+ students, you’ll definitely
want to consider Vegas. The city that never
sleeps is full of possibilities. Whether you’re a
gambler, a dancer or just a thrill-seeker, you’ll
find it in Vegas. And even if you haven’t
reached your 21st year, Vegas is still full of
other great nondrinking options, like Cirque
de Soleil.
5. Miami is the destination of choice for music-lovers. Every year the city is host to one of
the largest outdoor music festivals in the world,
Ultra Music Festival, and basically everybody
who’s somebody in the electronic music scene
participate.
NMSU WORD SEARCH
OUT ’N’ ABOUT
•Las Cruces
Farmers Market
& Stahmann
Farms
The local
farmers market has something
for everyone. From 8 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and
Saturdays, you can stock up on
your fruits and veggies for the
week from local farmers, and
get some great Las Cruces
memorabilia from local vendors. When you get hungry
you’ll find some great restaurants nearby to satisfy your
cravings.
After the farmers market,
make your way to Stahmann’s
Original Country Store in La
Mesa, along Highway 28. You’ll
see some beautiful scenery on
your drive and you won’t be
able to leave without trying at
least one delicious treat. They
specialize in pecans, gourmet
chocolates, toffee, brittles and
gifts.
96
•Whitewater
River Rafting in
Taos
If you’re looking for a little
thrill and adventure, half-day
and full-day guided rafting trips
down the Rio Grande are available. Whether you’re a beginner or you have rafting experience, you’ll likely have a blast.
You’ll also get spectacular
views of nature and wild animals of northern New Mexico.
Plan your trip accordingly.
The season begins in May and
97
ends in the fall. During spring
and early summer, water levels
are higher and you’ll go
through more dips, currents
and whitecaps. By late summer
,water levels are going down,
so you won’t head down the
river as quickly, but you’ll be
navigating around boulders.
Also, plan for at least six
hours to get to Taos from Las
Cruces, making this a full
weekend trip.
•Dripping
Springs
On the west
side of the Organ Mountains
you’ll find Dripping Springs, a
playground for the outdoors
and/or history enthusiast. Just
head west on University Avenue (which turns into Dripping Springs Road), and you’ll
get there.
Don’t forget your wallet, or at
least some change. There’s a
charge of $3 per vehicle. The
area is open year-round at 8
a.m.
Unfortunately, you won’t find
any camping grounds, but most
visitors come here to take in
the view and use more than 4
miles of easy hiking trails. If
you come during the winter
months you might miss out on
some of the different animals
living in the area, but you’re
sure to see some any time of
year.
Bring your coolers. With 12
different picnic sites you’ll find
the perfect spot to enjoy nature
98
SUN-NEWS PHOTO ILLUSTRATION
LAST YEAR, Zasean Fowler, center, Taylor
Gregory, left, 18, and Jaymee Porter, 18,
were excited for spring break.
and have lunch.
•Frisbee Golf
Want to get
out and stay under budget?
Frisbee golf is
the answer. It’s like golf, but
you trade in the clubs and balls
for a Frisbee. Go to pdga.com
to read about the history of the
Professional Disc Golf Association, and learn the rules of the
game. You can also locate
courses all over New Mexico
that go from nine to 18 holes
and can stretch more than100
miles!
NMSU has an 18-hole course
that goes over 3 miles through
the desert. Some of the baskets
may be hard to find so print a
map from the PGDA website
beforehand, so you don’t get
lost.
99
•Lincoln
National
Forest
The
birthplace
of Smokey Bear spans three
mountain ranges and stretches over four New Mexico
counties and contains
1,103,441 acres. There are
three separate districts in the
forest: Smokey Bear in Ruidoso, Sacramento in Cloudcroft, and Guadalupe in Carlsbad. You won’t run out of
things to do here. Each district has campgrounds to stay
in overnight, so take your
time and explore all each has
100
EL PASO TIMES FILE PHOTO
SITTING BULL FALLS
Recreation Area
to offer. The Sitting Bull
Falls Recreation Area in the
Guadalupe district is perfect
for a daytrip, where you can
find a 150-foot waterfall to
cool off at after a long day.
Want to catch some dinner?
There are fishing sites in the
each district, so bring your
gear. There are also numerous
trails — varying in difficulty —
throughout the districts for hiking, horseback riding and bicycling.
Make sure you have the appropriate permits and licenses
before embarking on a Lincoln
National Forest adventure.
For information, visit
www.fs.fed.us/r3/lincoln.
101
The names in this word search correspond to
a named building on the NMSU campus. Can
you find them all?
BRANSON
HADLEY
RENTFROW
BRELAND
HARDMAN
CONROY
HERSHEL ZOHN
RHODES-GARRETTHAMIEL
CORBETT
JACOBS
SKEEN
DOVE
JETT
FOSTER
KENT
GARCIA
KNOX
GARDINER
MILTON
GERALD THOMAS
MONAGLE
GODDARD
NASON
WILLIAMS
GUTHRIE
O’DONNELL
ZUHL
TOMBAUGH
THOMAS AND
BROWN
WALDEN

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