By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Weightlifting isn’t just for athletes; it’s one of the most effective ways to build strength, protect your body, and improve overall health. Simply starting with what feels comfortable and gradually progressing to heavier loads has lasting health benefits. One of the biggest advantages is its impact on aging. According…
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What I’d Tell My Younger Self About Time
By Staff Writer: Kayla Kocher-Reichenbach I found an old photograph the other day, the corners curled and fading. My face looked familiar and foreign at once, the same eyes but brighter. I could almost smell the perfume I wore then, that mix of vanilla and uncertainty, and hear the hum of a song I used…
Terror in the Clouds
By Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton The spooky season is upon us. If you want to experience fear and fun, you must check out the Haunted Village in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Follow the path of skeletons and screams. Beware of Michael Myers. He is lurking around in the shadows waiting to catch you unaware. Do not miss the skeleton rock band jamming out in the…
Homecoming Week for the Greyhounds
By Staff Writer: Cristina Boluda Piqueras Last week was homecoming for the Greyhounds. This year’s theme was “Greyhounds in Paradise,” and it ran from October 20 to 25. Various activities took place throughout the week, culminating on Saturday with an athletic event. The athletic events that took place on campus last week began with women’s…
ENMU’s The Giver Success
By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons ENMU’s Department of Theater and Digital Filmmaking presents “The Giver” as their fall performance, written by Lois Lowry and adapted for the stage by Eric Coble. “The Giver” is a story about a supposed utopian society that has stripped life down to its bare bones, taking all choice away from…
ENMU Women’s Soccer Rebuilds Under New Leadership
By Staff Writer: Cristina Boluda Piqueras Eastern New Mexico University’s women’s soccer team plays in the Lone Star Conference at the NCAA Division II level in Portales, New Mexico. The home of the greyhounds is Al Whitehead Field at Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium, a modern facility in Portales that accommodates Soccer, Track & Field,…
ENMU Volleyball Shows Heart in the 2025 Season
By Staff Writer: Cristina Boluda Piqueras After a challenging 2024 season, the ENMU Greyhounds volleyball program is in the process of rebuilding for the 2025 campaign. Launching the season with a lineup that includes 14 new players and important returnees. By incorporating new players, relying on returning leaders, and emphasizing both the technical and mental…
ENMU Football Builds Strength Amid a Tough 2025 Campaign
By Staff Writer: Cristina Boluda Piqueras The football team is going through a difficult but resolute 2025 season under Kelley Lee as head coach. The Greyhounds, who play in the NCAA Division II Lone Star Conference, have had one of the most difficult schedules in recent years, facing both longstanding rivals and nationally ranked institutions….
Day-Trip Diaries: Exploring Europe One Flight at a Time
By Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn I have lived in England for just under two years, and it never ceases to amaze me how easy it is to explore all over Europe from one of the many London airports. Just the other day, I found a round-trip flight to Milan for under $40. Without much planning,…
Chaos Coordinator: How I Juggle Life, School, and a 4.0 GPA
By Staff Writer: Kelsie Glenn Balancing school, family, work, and a personal life feels like juggling flaming torches, exciting but risky. Life as a student, mom, wife, and worker while maintaining a 4.0 GPA may seem impossible, but it’s not. Some days can be overwhelming, but I’ve learned that motivation isn’t about perfection; it’s about finding a rhythm that works for you while remembering why…