Campus input session about bookstore sees inconsiderable turnout
The NMSU Request For Proposal review committee held the second campus input session concerning the bookstore's services and operations Thursday to hear comments and feedback from the community. "It's an evaluation process," head of the RFP committee and director of auxiliary operations at NMSU Tammy Anthony said in response to many questions concerning the outsourcing of the bookstore and the purpose of the RFP.
Aggie Briefs Correction
Due to circumstances beyond our control there will be no honors ceremony for Spring 2008. Sorry for any inconvenience. The Graduate School
Mixed martial arts slams the Pan Am
Mixed martial arts returned to Las Cruces with Southwest Fight Promotions organizing the event at the Pan American Center on Friday. The event was only for amateur fighters, fighting not for money, but for a shot at the "big time," the ultimate goal for all fighters.
Ask AGGnus
Dear AGGnus, One of my best friends is graduating, and I don't know what to get her for a present. I have tried asking her what she wants, but she keeps saying she doesn't want anything from me. I know she is just being nice and polite. Do you have any gift ideas for difficult friends? Giftless in LC Dear Giftless, It is nice that your friend doesn't want to be greedy, but a college graduate definitely deserves a gift.
Summer Movie Preview
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Famed archaeologist/adventurer Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones (Harrison Ford) is called back into action when he becomes tangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls.
News
KRUX GM chosen for next year
Name Naomi Chavez Where were you born and raised? Deming, NM What are you getting your degree in? Journalism First thing you want to do as a general manager? First thing I want to do in the fall is start informing students about KRUX. Right now, a majority of students don't know about KRUX or don't hear the music they enjoy.
Sports
Reyes & Reyes
Competitive eating is probably one step higher than poker on the sports list. The competitors are fat and lazy individuals who get paid mass sums of money to eat giant portions of food, from hot dogs to aspargus. Sounds un-athletic, but a few faces in the game are changing things around.
Opinion
Voices
"My favorite was when that pesky Opinion Editor kept following me around asking me for my favorite TRU memory/moment." Travis Dulany Photo Editor "When we decided to re-arrange the office after working two-days straight on the WAC guide." Susan Prosoco News Editor "When we conquered a frivolous lawsuit brought on by a member of ASNMSU with style and class.
Arts and Entertainment
Study Tunes
Studies have shown music can enhance the brain's ability to retain information by simultaneously activating the right part of the brain while the left is activated through activity, i.e. studying. This finals week, here is some music for thought: Michelle Tumes Lovely This Christian artist has such relaxing rhythm that if you're not careful, it could probably put you to sleep.