By Staff Writer Trevon Tucker Dr. Gary Liguori is the current Dean of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Rhode Island. With nearly 30 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Liguori is running for the role of Chancellor of Eastern New Mexico University, potentially replacing current Chancellor Dr. Patrice Caldwell in…
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Chancellor Candidate Spotlight: Dr. James Johnston
By Staff Writer Bridget Maddux Eastern New Mexico University announced the five candidates for the next chancellor for the University on Oct. 30. The Chase had the opportunity to meet with each of those five candidates. The first of which is Dr. James Johnston, who touched on what Eastern New Mexico University means to…
ENMU Hosts Annual Media-con
By Staff Writer Trevon Tucker Eastern New Mexico University will conduct its second annual Media-Con, an event focused on media-related education, discussion and career opportunities, on Nov. 15. Media-Con 2022 is an academic and professional conference organized by Dr. Darrell Roe of ENMU’s Communication Department as a means of educating attendees on the functions and…
5 Easy Dinner Recipes
By Staff Writer Trevon Tucker Egg Fried Rice If you’re on a tight budget and/or don’t have a lot of time but still want a filling and nutritious meal, this one’s for you. Serves 1 to 2 people. Supplies Skillet and stovetop Microwave Instant white rice, 1 cup Large white eggs (2-3) Soy sauce Season…
Keeping Cool under Pressure
By Staff Writer Madison Lawson What comes to mind when you think about being stressed? Due dates on assignments, working doubles at your day job? How do you manage your time? The answers to these questions can be different for everyone. The first step is committing to how you manage your time well enough so…
Samhain and the Otherworld
A Short Work of Historical Fiction submitted by Edward Arwin It started many moons ago on a crisp autumn eve, much like this one will be. Lunar light chills the faces of children who are fast asleep, with one eye open. Always one eye open. This time of year, it is best not to be…
A Blog of Your Own
By Staff Writer Ivanna Gobin So you’re thinking of starting your own blog? There are so many ways to get creative when starting a blog website. There are fun features and stories that can be added to make your readers feel connected to the writing. Every blog serves its own purpose. To begin the process,…
How to successfully adopt a shelter dog
By Staff Writer Trevon Tucker Multiple animal activist organizations including the American Humane Society and the ASPCA celebrate Adopt a Shelter Dog Month in October. The celebration is intended to raise awareness of the importance of adopting dogs from shelters rather than from breeders and puppy mills. Rescues and shelters in Portales are often at…
The Terrifying Psychological Horror that’s sweeping the nation – and some alternatives, too
By Staff Writer Bridget Maddux My mom and I used to really like horror movies, but now it seems that we’ve both become a bit more cautious when facing the latest horror film. That being said, we braved the new horror movie “Smile” this past weekend, and it confirmed our suspicions. We’re wimps! Halloween…
The Search for a New President: What does ENMU Want?
By Staff Writer Madison Lawson ENMU has been helping students discover their careers and advanced study for 88 years now, and over time the university has changed presidents. That time has come again. On Aug. 24, ninety-seven people submitted their names for the position. These people were from over thirty states, but mostly from New…