The calls of balls and strikes in baseball have been under scrutiny lately as umpire’s strike zones have been inconsistent. As a younger generation of baseball fans see the human element of an umpire not working as well as it could, the need for an electronic strike zone is gaining interest. Baseball purists who honor…
Month: May 2021
5 Tips for Writing News Articles
Extracurricular actives in college are a great way to explore skills you may have. One of many extracurricular activities is writing for your school newspaper. So, if you are a beginner wanting to get into writing articles, here are a few tips to get the ball rolling and succeed as a student writer. 1. Have…
ENMU shows Ghana from a Native’s Eyes
On April 27, ENMU Student James Kwaku Kwarteng did a presentation about his country of origin, Ghana. The event was presented by Eastern New Mexico University’s Department of Multicultural Affairs, as part their international education series that took place throughout the month of April. Kwarteng, a graduate student at ENMU, focused his presentation about Ghana’s…
ENMU Students Talk about Finals
The end of the spring semester has arrived. Students have prepared for finals and are ready for graduation. This is also a time where students’ stress levels are at their highest. In a survey done by American Addiction Centers, the largest network of rehab facilities nationwide, states that the biggest stressor for students is exams….
A Look Back at the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
The month of May is ALS Awareness month, where each year people who suffer the disease receive extra support and advocacy. ALS, which is also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a chronic disease in the human body’s nervous system that can weaken muscles and effect its physical function. This disease…
New Mexico Passes Bill Legalizing Marijuana
On Monday, April 12, the governor of New Mexico signed a bill legalizing recreational marijuana in the state. The bill, known as house bill two or The Cannabis Regulation Act, passed during a special session of the New Mexico house and senate called by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. The special session of the legislature was…
COVID-19 Vaccinations for ENMU Students & Employees
Eastern New Mexico University’s La Casa Family Health Center will be providing COVID-19 vaccinations for students and employees. ENMU La Casa Student Health Services assists students in maintaining a positive, healthy lifestyle to achieve academic success. La Casa provides students with services such as acute care (sick visits), preventative care, dental services, and much more….