By Staff Writer Emma Gallegos Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate! The Chocolate Sunday fundraiser on February 12 was a sweet success, ensuring a future for Eastern’s newest event. Dr. Richard Schwartz, Chair of the Art Department, and Chef Lisa Campbell, from Culinary Arts, collaborated to create an event that would benefit them both. Voila, our…
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A Dwarf Planet
By Staff Writer Jerri Clewis Every year, a lesser-known holiday comes around to pay homage to an iconic planet. On February 18th, space fans everywhere celebrate Pluto for its many charms and heartwarming nature as the once-upon-a-time planet that received an unfortunate demotion. Before 2006, there were nine planets. Schools had handy rhymes and mnemonic…
The Circus Visits Clovis
By Staff Writer Jerri Clewis Valentine’s Day had a unique date night opportunity in Clovis, New Mexico. The Jordan World Circus stopped by the Curry County Event Center to awe visitors with death-defying acts and even unusual animal rides. The traveling circus was packed with visitors of all types who began arriving as early as…
The Mystery of Meow Wolf
By Editor in Chief Cyrena Nielsen While it’s no secret that New Mexico has a never-ending supply of amazing artists that provides colorful murals and exhibits for us to admire, Meow Wolf in Santa Fe takes this to a whole new level. Meow Wolf can be described as an interactive art exhibit with a collection…
Chancellor Candidate Spotlight: Dr. Larry Sanderson
By Editor/Media Mentor Melissa Murray On Oct. 30 Eastern New Mexico University announced five final candidates for the Chancellor, one of whom will take the place of retiring Chancellor Dr. Patrice Caldwell, who has been with Eastern for over 40 years and took place as the universities first female president in April of 2020. …
Chancellor Candidate Spotlight: James “Jim” Williams
By Managing Editor Kiley Martinez On Oct. 30, five finalists were announced for the position of Chancellor of the Eastern New Mexico University campuses, among them Dr. Jim Williams, former Vice President of Student Affairs at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kan. Williams became aware of the position after being nominated by an anonymous source,…
Chancellor Candidate Spotlight: Dr. Bruno Hicks
By Staff Writer Morganne Guhl While deliberations for the Chancellorship of Eastern New Mexico University continue, the Chase has had the opportunity to speak on the phone with Dr. Bruno Hicks, one of five final candidates for the position of Chancellor of Eastern New Mexico University, on his candidacy and his invaluable work experience. Hicks…
Chancellor Candidate Spotlight: Dr. Gary Liguori
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…
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…