Submitted by Dina Jenks It is the second leading cause of death among youth and college students, and the reality of it is, that it is kept silent. It is called the “Silent Epidemic”. In the past, it was almost taboo to even mention it. It is time to destigmatize the conversation. We all suffer…
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Organization Spotlight: Student Veterans Organization
By Madison Lawson and Kiley Martinez Eastern New Mexico University hosts a vast number of organizations for its students to find community with. One such group, the Student Veterans Organization, is designed for students with any affiliation with any branch of the military. The Student Veterans Organization is a group dedicated to helping student veterans…
ENMU Offers Free Tax Prep to Students
By Kelby Keeley Tax season is upon us, and ENMU is offering a program to help students prepare free of cost. Free Tax Preparation with AARP (FTP) is offered through ENMU. AARP is offered for the elderly and the low income; it is open to anyone in the community that may meet the specific requirements…
How Can Social Media be Beneficial?
By Emily Torkowski Social media can help your business grow and thrive with the right tools and the right mindset. The internet and social media can provide an array of opportunities for individuals. Many of those opportunities can benefit your personal life, professional life and business growth. Social media is a valuable and beneficial tool,…
ENMU’s American Choral Directors Association
By Madison Lawson The American Choral Directors Association at ENMU is dedicated to giving anyone who is interested in music a chance to explore the many opportunities of the amazing music world. The ACDA has a variety of ways to help anyone learn what music is and what options a musician can have in…
ENMU Subscribes to New Database
By Elizabeth Chapman Looking for a new database and new source specifically for college students? Well look no further The Chronicle of Higher Education is just the place for you! The Chronicle of Higher Education is an independent and privately-owned news organization. They call themselves the “unrivaled leader in high education journalism.” Dedicated to covering…
Deadline for ENMU Foundation Scholarships Quickly Approaching
By Staff Writer Elizabeth Chapman The deadline for the ENMU Foundation Scholarships is set for the morning of Feb. 15. The Eastern New Mexico University Foundation offers scholarships each year to all current students of Eastern New Mexico University. Over $40 thousand is awarded through these scholarships by the ENMU Foundation every year. These scholarships…
A Brief Update on COVID in New Mexico
By Staff Writer Emily Torkowski Eastern New Mexico University continues to follow New Mexico guidelines and protocols regarding COVID-19. The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention has kept their guidelines the same regarding masks. Those who are ages two and older should wear a mask in indoor places regardless of their vaccination status. As of…
ENMU Athletes get Hyped for Spring Sports
By Staff Writer Kelby Keeley Eastern New Mexico University has multiple sport teams that are in full swing this spring semester, with some that have already begun and a few that are starting soon. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams are on the court, having started their seasons late in the fall, and finishing…
The History of Groundhog Day
By Staff Writer Elizabeth Chapman Groundhog Day, an actual day that exists and not just the classic movie! But what is Groundhog Day? Where does it come from? Groundhog Day occurs annually at daybreak on Feb. 2, based in the small town of Punxsutawney, Pa. Every year, thousands gather in Gobbler’s Knob to see a…