Volume 17 | Issue 115 | Thursday, January 23, 2014
The Round Up
Sharing Space Male, female or both? NMSU considers gender-neutral bathrooms. Reasoning revealed inside.
BEHIND THE COVER CAMPUS NEWS
Volume 115 | Issue 17 | Jan. 23, 2014
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Administration Executive Director Alexandra Von Wolff
Director of finance
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Michelle Tejeda
Administrative Assistants Tatiana Miyazaki William Peck
Editorial
NEWS If you’re wondering what new laws you might be able to break in the United States read this story and find out what’s new for 2014.
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FEATURE
5:30 p.m.Tuesdays Room 237 Corbett Center 575-646-3200
Managing Editor Jesca Cervantes
News Editor
Bethany Blundell
Culture Editor Daisy Hernandez
Sports Editor Lewis Harry
Staff Writers
Anthony Albidrez Liz Baker Chris Brilliante Kyla Hollister S.O Nicli Justin Martinez
Tara Melton Michael Yaczko Filiberto Perez Maria Harris Brynn Herndon
Design
Gender-neutral bathrooms may soon be installed on campus. Learn about the decision to do so.
Design Specialists Ana Ayon Fernanda Teixeira
Graphic Designers Garson Lamb Heather Miller
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Sponsored by campus activities
Web Editor Nate Turner
Photographers
PHOTOS Missed the women’s basketball game? Check out or pictures recapping the game.
13 SPORTS Find out what’s going on with our women’s basketball team and where they stand.
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Kyle Chancellor Jenny Marin
Sales Advertising Manager Ashley DeMott
Director of Marketing Zak Baeza
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LETTERS
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
In the Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln reaffirmed America’s Founding Fathers’ declaration that “...all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights..” One of these Rights is the free agency of individuals to choose varying degrees of inequality through sin. Pride is a sin. Gay pride is a filthy sin that finds refuge in atheism and intolerance of all things religious that point to a Creator and the idea of sin. The free exercise of religion, being another unalienable Right, supports a criminal justice system and the ideals of the Constitution of the United States of America as stated in its preamble. For our Heavenly Father is a just God of laws, order and cleanliness as well as peace, love and repentance-qualified mercy as revealed through His Son Jesus Christ who is the premortal Jehovah and loathed by the LGBT (Love Gone Bad Today). The LGBT think Transgenders and Transsexuals are wildcards from Transyltopsyturvia that legitimize their cause with even more confusion. Transgenders and Transsexuals are just homoelectives that
have taken their homosexuality to the next level of perversion (sinful inequality). Before supporting legal rights for homoelectives, one should ask him or herself two questions: Was I better off before homosexuals became “gay” and prideful?; and: Can I afford another year of gay pride? Sincerely, Michael W. Jarvis P.S.: “Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” Matt. 18:3. A valid religion reflects the peace and love of a Creator God through its believers. There is no peace or love in Satan to be reflected, but only destruction. So the Satanic Temple disorganization does not qualify as a religion or for a monument of any kind along side the Ten Commandments; least of all an interactive one aimed at children, which would be hiss choice.
LETTER FROM THE EDITORS During our break, New Mexico finally legalized gay marriage. So while trying to plan out story ideas, the editors agreed the topic of gay marriage needed to go in the center spread as soon as possible. We searched around for someone on our campus who had gotten married or was planning to get married so we could share their story. We published the story Tuesday and if you haven’t had the chance to read it I suggest you do. It’s a great piece about two people just like us who finally get to celebrate their love legally. While we understand this is a tough issue for some people to handle, it is one of our generation’s most progressive topics that is slowly becoming a revolution for change. If there is one thing this generation is set on being remembered by its equal rights for everyone. While Mr. Jarvis is correct in reciting the Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln did say “all men are created equal.” What was not mentioned during that speech was the rights to women, children and animals and that times change. Trying to justify what is right or wrong by using words that are 150 years old, or even thousands of years old, is a sign of a person’s ignorance. Many supporters have compared this time to the Civil Rights Movement, and
while it isn’t there just yet it soon will be. For the people who are either stuck in their ways or can’t understand it, get use to it. If they’re supposedly going to hell for being gay, you’ll be there right next to them for your hate. People are people and although we are all different, we have one thing in common: we are human beings. Everyone should have the basic same rights regardless of race, gender or sexuality. Until then, our country will remain divided instead of united. Our kids should grow up not knowing there is a difference in love regardless if its between a man and woman or a man and a man. You love whom you love and that’s it. If you can’t understand that, or if you’ve never been there before, well you’re missing out. You could ask the world the above questions. Was I better off before homosexuals became “gay” and prideful?; and Can I afford another year of gay pride? The answers will be the same, get over it. “America will never be distroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” -Abraham Lincoln - Jesca Cervantes, editor & Alexandra Von Wolff, executive director
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WEEKEND GUIDE Thursday Work on-campus Workshop Discover how to obtain on-campus employment and explore our job search tools. Pick up your Aggie t-shirt and other freebies. Launch your career today When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: O’Donnell Hall Atrium
New Year Crush Happy New Year! Time to start the year right and fall in love. Come mingle and socialize with El Paso’s hottest bachelors and bachelorettes. Cost is $20. (Ages 21-32) For more information visit www.elpasospeeddating.com When:7-9 p.m. Where: Brick 115 Durango St. El Paso, TX
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Friday Public Open Mic at Barnes & Noble The Barnes & Noble at NMSU Bookstore & Café in Las Cruces will continue its popular Open Mic nights throughout the end of the school year. Join us each Friday nights from 5-8 p.m. for free music, poetry and more. Sign up to perform at bncafe@nmsu.edu. When: 5 p.m. Where: New Mexico State University Barnes and Noble
Street Legal Drag Race Come and test your cars, trucks and motorcycles on a clean and safe controlled environment. On site concessions will be available and coolers are welcomed, but No Glass Bottles! Payment required - $20 To race your car, $5 for spectators and kids 12 and under always get in free! Military Discounts are given with any current Military identification card as well. When: Fri 7:30 p.m. - Sat midnight Where: El Paso Motorplex 16400 Gateway West Clint, TX 79836
Friday Music Fever Friday Music Fever will be featuring resident DJ Danny Ehm, which he’ll be spinning the hottest Electro/ House/ 80’s Dance. When: 9 p.m.-2a.m. Where: Ernie G’s Lounge and Grille 3222 N. Mesa El Paso, TX
Saturday Bird Walk See what birds are making the rounds at Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park. Walks leave the visitor center every Saturday morning at 8:15. Please wear closed in shoes and dress to be outdoors. Water and sunscreen are always a good idea. Free with valid park pass. When: 8:15-9:15 a.m. Where: Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park at 3598 Calle del Norte
Las Cruces Farmer’s and Crafts Market Locals will get the chance to explore the 230 vendors, which vary from food to jewelry. Also held Wednesdays. When: 8:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. Where: Along Main Street Las Cruces Avenue to Griggs Avenue
Big Daddy’s Flea Market Browse the multiple indoor and outdoor vendors. Also held Sundays. When: 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Where: 5580 Bataan Memorial East
Sunday Biggest Loser RunWalk Las Cruces A race for all fitness levels, whether you are ready to set a personal record or this is your first race- come join us at The Biggest Loser RunWalk. When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Meercheidt Recreation Center at 1600 E. Hadley
Nature Hike
Bird Identification- The Basics If you want to learn how to identify the birds you see, this is where you want to start. Join southern New Mexico Audubon members for this two-part, twoweek course of birding basics. Learn what to look for, what to listen for, what birds you may expect to find in different areas, how to use field guides and field guide application’s and how and where to log your findings. When: 10-11:30 a.m. Where: Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park at 3598 Calle del Norte
Journey through the park on a ranger lead hike. Explore the Bosque, learn about our native wildlife and plants. Please wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring water, binoculars and sun protection. Free with valid park pass. When: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Where: Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park at 3598 Calle del Norte
Mesilla Mercado Visit the historic Mesilla plaza for a Sunday out. Locals can browse the arts and crafts and produce and listen to outdoor music. When: Noon-4 p.m. Where: Mesilla Plaza at 2355 Calle de Guapalupe
WEEKEND GUIDE
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Photo Courtsey of The Biggest Loser RunWalk Official Facebook Page
by Daisy Hernandez Culture Editor It’s a new year and resolutions have been set for some whether it’s from buying a new car or getting in shape. But the Biggest Loser Race is coming to town hoping to help those achieve their goals of weight loss. The race will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 26 at Hadley Avenue Sport Com-
plex at 1500 E Hadley Ave. According to Las Cruces Convention and Visitors Bureau, Las Cruces will be the only one hosting the Biggest Loser Run/Walk in the New Mexico and El Paso area. The race will have three race registrations: half marathon is $80 through Jan. 23 and $99 the day of the race if available, the 5k race is $40 through Jan. 23 and $45 at the door if registration is available and the last race that will take place is kids 1 mile fun
run, which is $10 if pre-registered and a $15 packet pick up. Also there will be a raffle to help partnering charities. Prizes include: one month gym membership to Planet Fitness, two three month gym memberships to Planet Fitness, one six month membership to Planet Fitness, Sketchers sneakers and gift cards. For more information visit thebiggestloserrunwalk.com.
De La Vega’s
Graham Central Station
Dublin’s Street Pub
Thursday $2 house pints and $3 PVT shots from 9 p.m.-midnight Reverse happy hour 9 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday Reverse happy hour 9 p.m.-midnight Sunday Reverse happy hour 9 p.m.-11 p.m.
Thursday $3 everything in the house, no cover, server appreciation night Friday Friday $2 domestic and well drinksspecial ends at 10 p.m. Saturday $1 beers- special ends at 10 p.m.
Mimbres Taproom
M Five
Friday and Saturday Reverse happy hour, $3 beer 9 p.m.close
Thursday $5 martinis and margaritas $2 Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra pints, $3 well drinks 4-7 p.m. Friday $5 martinis and margaritas Saturday $3 martinis, all pints, Fireball and Kazi shots
Thursday $2.50 Blue Moon and Amber Bock $2.50 domestic beers and well drinks Friday and Saturday $2 Rolling Rock $4 Giant long Island Ice Tea and A.M.F.s $5 Cosmopolitans $2.50 domestic beers and well drinks Sunday $2 Rolling Rock, $2.50 domestic beers and well drinks
The Game Sports Bar and Grill Friday $2.50 pints all day and night
Hurricane Alley Saturday $2 domestic and $3 well drinks 3-8 p.m.
CAMPUS NEWS
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by Anthony Albidrez Staff Writer The end of the year entails a happy ending for students and for others it is a rude awakening, containing job applications, student debt and the thought of inexperience. Students can take steps to make their transition into the life of professionalism: •
Apply for internships: the office of Career Services has a department dedicated to advising students on their
campus, town and at the workplace.
approach on applying for internships. •
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Keep your resume updated: Career Services also helps students with resume building. Their services apply to undergraduate students and graduate students. Kevin Andrew, coordinator of the cooperative education and internship program, strongly recommends networking: nothing helps better than knowing people. Get to know professionals around
ICT offers free Office programs to students By Filiberto Perez Staff Writer As college students, it is very uncommon to come across free stuff, but when it does, it’s a great feeling. New Mexico State University sent a mass e-mail on Jan.
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Take advantage of Aggie Career Manager: potential jobs, careers and internships dwell on the website waiting for students to apply to them. Make sure you submit everything for graduation: this includes degree audit checks and registering to graduate. Attend workshops and events aimed at networking, careers and workshops
16, to students informing them to have the opportunity to download Microsoft Office software for free. This comes as a surprise to some students because they are not used to receiving free items from the university. Donnie Logan, who works at Information and Communication Technology, explained why students were able to receive the free software. “It is a new deal the university has made with Office 365,” Logan said. Administration assistant Justin Krynitz said the purchase of Office for faculty and staff gives free software to the students. It may not come as a surprise, but many students do not have access to the Microsoft Office software and instead end up staying on campus for long hours. The program ranges from $100$139 depending on which bundle a student chooses. “Students are eligible as long as they go to NMSU,” Logan said. The free software consists of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SkyDrive Students may be surprised at receiving this free software, but some may take this free
1. Career Fair Prep: Jan. 24, Zuhl Library, Room 123, 2:30 p.m.3:30 p.m. 2. Do the Research Land the Job: Jan. 28, Zuhl Library, Room 123, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. 3. Career Connections: Feb. 4-5, Corbett Center Student Union, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 4. Employment Extravaganza: March 12, Corbett Center Student Union, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
software without any questions asked. “I saw the email and downloaded it yesterday,” said Joshua Guiterrez, Creative Media Institute senior. “It will allow me to work from home not the library.” Other students haven’t downloaded the program but they see the benefits. “Its helpful because most of the classes require students to type their work,” said student Mario Galvan. Instructions to download Office 365ProPlus: Log into my.nmsu.edu with your NMSU username and password. Click the blue email icon on the left under “Launch Pad” to launch your email. When your email opens, look for the small gear icon in the upper right corner. Click the gear icon, then select “Office 365 Settings.” On the Office 365 settings screen, select “software” in the left column. Select your language (English is the default), then click the “install” button to begin the download, then follow the prompts. For Mac users, the only programs available are Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
NEWS
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New laws ban tanning, allow smoking by Tara Melton Staff Writer The beginning of 2014 marked new laws going into effect for a few states from tanning bed regulations to recreational marijuana use. Widely covered, Colorado and Washington both legalized the recreational use of marijuana. According to ABCnews.com, anyone over the age of 21 can now purchase an ounce of marijuana in both states. Illinois is now allowing the medical use of marijuana. With our neighbors to north legalizing recreational marijuana, many have begun to wonder if the same thing is possible for New Mexico. “If marijuana becomes legal in New Mexico, we become an open market and that leads to more drug trafficking,” said Jessica Perez, a New Mexico State University senior. California became the first state to ad-
dress transgender laws for children. According to ABCnews.com, Californian children from kindergarten to 12th grade are legally allowed to choose whatever restroom and locker room they want based on their gender identity. Students can also choose to play sports on girls or boys teams. California residents have also been granted more family leave. Paid leave will be extended up to six weeks to care for a new baby, seriously ill child, spouse, domestic partner or parent. As of Jan. 1, the leave will now be extended to care for siblings, grandchildren, grandparents and parents-in-laws, according to ABCnews.com. Celebrities such as Halle Berry and Jennifer Garner won a long battle after a law they backed was legalized, which holds paparazzi to new penalties if they harass celebrities or their children. According to Good Morning America, this will allow celebrity parents to seek civil damages against paparazzi, along with criminal fines and jail time. Gun control was another issue that received a lot of attention in many states’ legis-
lation. In the wake of the Sandy Hook Massacre, Connecticut ruled that all high capacity magazines and assault weapons have to be declared with the state, according to USA Today. In California, the state will now be collecting information about long gun and riffle purchases. Tanning beds saw more regulations in both Texas and Illinois, both states raising the legal age to use them to 18 years old, according to The Washington Post. Even with parental consent, no one under the age of 18 is allowed to use tanning beds in Illinois. In Texas, buying mixed drinks at restaurants just got a lot more expensive. The state raised the price of mixed drinks sold in restaurants to an 8.25 percent tax. And that’s not the only change that will be made to restaurants. A new Internal Revenue Service rule will treat automatic tips added to large parties as taxable wages, which could make automatic tips go away altogether. Animals were given a lot of attention in legislation as well. It became illegal to pos-
sess, purchase or sell shark fins in Delaware. In Illinois a pet can now be returned or reimbursed for veterinarians cost if a seller did not disclose an illness. It’s being referred to as a “lemon pet law” and already exists in 21 states, according to CNN. According to The Washington Post, odd laws, such as Illinois granting a bigger fine for planning violent flash mobs or riots over social media, and Oregon allowing mothers to take home their placentas from the hospital after childbirth, turned many heads. USA Today reports Rhode Island became the eighth state to prohibit prospective employers from inquiring into an applicant’s criminal history on job applications. According to the New Mexico State Constitution, laws in New Mexico, as in many other states, go into effect 90 days after they’re signed. This means New Mexicans won’t be seeing any new laws going into effect until June.
FEATURE
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Fifty-five percent of transgender students reported avoiding public restrooms because they feel “unsafe” or “uncomfortable.” - National Climate Survey (2010)
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aria Oliver, a transgender New Mexico State University student frequently feels stares from peers as she walks around campus. While she chose to live in single occupancy housing so a potential roommate wouldn’t feel uncomfortable, Oliver still has to face the obstacle of public restrooms
every day. While she has never received an outright negative reaction from anyone on campus, Oliver said she has held her need to go to the restroom in the past in order to avoid people’s glares. “At some point in the future I hope I’m comfortable enough to use the women’s restroom,” Oliver said. “I’m always uncomfortable using the men’s restroom.” According to the National Transgender Discrimination Survey of 2011, 35 percent of transgender students in a higher education setting reported harassment and bullying, 5 percent reported physical assault and 3 percent reported sexual assault. The survey found the primary location for these types of harassment and assaults are public restrooms. In the National Climate Survey of 2010, 55 percent of transgender students reported avoiding public restrooms because they feel “unsafe” or “uncomfortable.” A study by Herman in 2013, found 54 percent of transgender and gender non-conforming people reported having some kind of physical problem from trying to avoid public restrooms such as dehydration, kidney infections and urinary tract infections. These medical and safety issues threaten transgender students on campus enough to cause great concern among one NMSU student. Luke Allen, graduate student and assistant coordinator at the Sexual and Gender Diversity Resource Center at NMSU, has been working on this issue since Fall 2013 and is now proposing changes be made. In a letter to the Executive Vice President and Provost Dan Howard and Vice President Angela Throneberry, Allen proposed at least one gender neutral restroom be added to the renovations of the Corbett Center Student Union. The proposal asks for all newly constructed or renovated buildings on NMSU campus to have at least one single occupancy gender-neutral restroom on every floor of the building and where it is required by code. After a meeting with Howard and the staff architect, it was agreed upon, as part of the CCSU renovations, two restrooms on the first floor would
be converted into single occupancy gender-neutral restrooms. During the second week of February, Allen will meet again with Howard to discuss converting some of the restrooms on the second floor of CCSU. Allen said he feels gender-neutral restrooms are beyond the needs of transgendered students and these changes will make campus more “comfortable for all students, including people who have children.” The University of Arizona is one of the peer institutions of NMSU, meaning it is one of the 15 universities NMSU compares itself to. The University of Arizona has a policy that “allows individuals to use the restroom that corresponds to their gender identity.” According to the policy, “the University is committed to include at least one gender-neutral restroom in new buildings constructed on campus to the extent feasible.” The University of Arizona indicates that not only do gender-neutral restrooms affect the lives of transgender students but also parents of children of a different gender as well as others who have caregivers of a different gender. Oliver concurred saying gender-neutral restrooms are about practicality. “Say there’s a single mother who has a 7-year-old son,” Oliver said for example. “He’s too old to go into the women’s restroom with her, but she’s not comfortable with letting him go by himself to the men’s restroom.” In the proposal, Allen pointed out that Washington State University, another peer institution of NMSU, has already adopted a gender-neutral restroom policy similar to his. The website of WSU provides a map of all its gender-neutral “family” restrooms on campus. Their policy allows individuals to use a recreational locker room that they feel corresponds with their gender identity. The student recreation at WSU center also offers a genderneutral “family” locker room to anyone who wishes to use it. Allen is looking at the James B. Delamater Activity Center on campus in order to provide an alternative for those who feel uncomfortable changing in the locker rooms. The renovation would require a sign change and freestanding lockers added in the hallway of the single occupancy restrooms. Allen said Howard, the diversity departments on campus, the Counseling and Education Psychology department, Stonewall QSA and all administrators involved have been supportive of the changes and desire to make campus a safe zone. The next step in the process will be for Allen and Howard to move forward to the Board of Regents to have the policy approved, which should happen in early February.
AGGIE DISTRACTIONS
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LISTEN UP! 1. Painted Palms- Too High
The lead track off their latest second album ‘Forever’ is upbeat and busy. Reminiscent of Animal Collective on their more straight forward days, Painted Palms’ delivers a collage of sounds.
2. Cat Le Bon-Cuckoo Through The Walls
Le Bon’s firm yet delicate delivery backing robust drums and guitar work make this track more than memorable.
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3. The Crystal MethodSling The Decks The Crystal Method have
returned with a high energy, new self titled record to remind everyone of their status as figure heads in electronic dance music.
4. Daytona- Honey
Simple lyrics with emphasis on smooth instrumentation make ‘Honey’ a relaxed track.
5. James Vincent McMorrow-Cavalier McMorrow’s incredible falsetto, stirring piano, and a slight r&b edge combine on his impressive sophomore release-’Post Tropical’.
CLASSIFIEDS
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Books SPAN 111 &112 Textbook for sale Book only. All pages intact. 50$ Call 575-405-4365 Craigslist
Anatomy and Physiology
9th edition book for sale. By Martini. 165$Contact David @ 575993-3341 Craigslist
2006 Ford Freestyle Wagon
Light kitchen work at 7pm M-Th & 2pm Fri. Get 2 free meals M-Th & 1 on Fri. These free meals could be your meal plan. Call 645-1006
1984 Camaro Z28
Electrical Engineering Co-op
Has a 5.7 350 ci with an automatic turbo 400 and more. Asking 5300$ OBO Text 575-650-1413 for more information Craigslist
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Essentials of Investments Price: 90$ Text 575-373-7281
Psychology and College Algebra books For sale. Psychology 100$ (Perspectives and Connections with Access Card), Algebra 50$ (Concepts & Contexts) Call or text <Matt at 505-363-0057 Essential Statistics Book Second Edition 60$ or best offer. Call 575-650-6362 Art history Book 4th edition, barely used. Call 575-650-6362
For Rent 2 bedroom apartments
5 minute walk to campus. 715$ per month Dishwasher and Refrigerator included Call 575-522-1309 Craigslist
Beautiful 2 bedroom condo available 1188 sq. ft. Sonoma Ranch 975$ per month Call 575-522-7722 Craigslist
3 bedroom house near NMSU
Automotives 2000 Toyota Solara
V6, manual transmission, good tires. Asking 3400$ OBO Call or text 575-805-1650
Custom 2012 R6 Motorcycle
Includes: Black Shoei, Smock Shoei, Alpine gloves, XL Icon jacket, Sport bike cover, etc. 9000$ OBO Call ONLY 575-202-8161
Need Help In The Kitchen
6 cyliners, automatic, A/C, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, Call Lisa’s Used Cars at 5 75-524-4310 Craigslist
1669 sq. ft., 2 baths, 1100$ per month Call 575-532-9191 Craigslist
Jobs KRUX Music department
Looking for mid semester spring 2014 intern; who has, a passion for and avidly follows the latest in alternative music, great organization skills. For details contact KruxFmmusic@gmail.com, subject “Spring 2014 Intern.”
Jacobs Technology Part Time - Monday – Friday $15.71 to $17.63/per hour This is a Cooperative Education position on the Test Evaluation and Support Team Contract at the NASA White Sands Test Facility in support of the Facility Engineering and Test Controls Section. This position involves the practical application of engineering skills to perform electrical engineering activities as assigned by engineering personnel. Apply through Career Services
Civil Engineering Internship
Collins Engineers, Inc. Summer 2014 Duties include: Compile Reports. Properly check other employee’s calculations. Use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents. Field work may be required. Apply at www.collinsengr.com
Operations Event Staff
NMSU –Office of Special Events and Facilities Management 1-20 flexible hours/week $7.50/hour Duties include the set up and tear down of tables, chairs, bike rack, pipe and drape, dressing rooms, stage, lights, sound and video equipment, concert load-in and load-out “tunnel crew”, as well as the removal and replacement of the portable Aggie basketball court Email Chris Darnell at cdarnell@ nmsu.edu
Stuff Management & Budget Co-op
City of Las Cruces Part Time Monday – Friday Primary functions: Assist OMB in the preparation of the City’s annual budget; gather data and measures from departments that support the budget and align with the City’s strategic plan; perform various research and analysis as assigned. Apply through Career Services
Canvasser Southwest Environmental Center 16+ hours/week $8.00 per hour plus commission Responsibilities Include: Fundraising. Public advocacy work. Acquiring signatures for local legislative issues. Meeting campaign goals. Email Ashley Martinez at Ashley@wildmesquite.org
Xbox 360 for sale
Comes with two controllers, 1 controller charger, and wifi network adaptor. Great condition! 120$ Call 575-915-7327 Craigslist
Trek Mountain Bike
For sale 180$ Trek 4500 alpha aluminum, green and black with dart 3 rock shocks. For more information text 575-312-2664 Craigslist
Texas Instruments TI-89 Graphing Calculator Good Condition, works like new. Asking 85$ or best offer. Call or text 575-805-1650
eInstruction Calculator for sale Blue and White model. 10$ Call 575-9215666
Oak Entertainment center.
Has glass door, no damage to wood or cracks in glass. 200$ Craigslist
Personal Seeking Members.
The Celestial Sounds Women’s Choir. All ages welcome! Rehearsals are on Monday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 at Peace Lutheran Church, 1701 Missouri contact Carol Nike carol_nike@hotmail.com
Chinese Corner
Would you to speak Chinese and experience Chinese culture? You are welcome to join us. Breland Hall 181 Monday and Wednesday 1:00 to 2:00pm.
Guy who works at the Bookstore:
You helped me find all my textbooks and it was awesome because I felt like crying when I couldn’t find any of my books. You had a lovely voice, I would have put my number but I was too embarrassed, maybe next time… Taken from Craigslist
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OPINION
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LOCKER ROOM LOWDOWN
Canvas leads to learning problems
With Lewis
by Lewis Harry Sports Editor While the culmination of the professional football season’s attention is devoted to the Super Bowl, the mass majority of football fans tend to forget about the Pro Bowl. While the Pro Bowl is still a widely viewed sporting event, drawing 12.2 million viewers in 2013, the precursor to the Super Bowl is on decline. According to an article in the Boston Globe, despite the decrease in numbers, the Pro Bowl is still the highest rated and most viewed all-star game of the four major sports during the 2012 season. The Pro Bowl beat out popular events such as the MLB’s All-Star game and the same of the NBA’s. The decision made by the NFL to make the changes is largely from a business perspective. The classic conference matchup format has been abandoned, which means teammates could find themselves face-to-face on game day. While the changes could bring upon a new, interesting take on the game, some concerns arise when teammates are possibly pitted against each other. Could the outcome of the game be jeopardized because teammates are hesitant to hit each other? Coaches Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders will select this year’s teams. Fortyfour players will be eligible to play for each team. The changes the league has made to the Pro Bowl is not only for the enjoyment of the fans but to bring a new, fresh take on an event that was quickly losing ground. It is only up to the players to make sure the fans like the excitement of the Pro Bowl’s new format. With the recent changes in mind, a fan can only wonder how long it will be till the next installment of changes to the Pro Bowl occurs.
by Brynn Herndon
Staff Writer ince its introduction, Canvas has been recognized for being notoriously user-unfriendly. Ever since it replaced Blackboard, an astounding amount of professors have not bothered with it and don’t plan to. The only useful thing is being able to mass-message a class without having to memorize emails, but even then students have to check Canvas consistently unless they bother to set messages to forward to their New Mexico State University email, which some then have to set to forward to their primary email. So why bother? Students have less of a problem because professors just post their PowerPoints online in a way similar to Blackboard, but it looks a little bit prettier. They’re easier to find, and if the PowerPoints are online, why do students need to go to class? When people hear “all the lectures will be online,” it translates to “this class is an easy A.” College isn’t about easy A’s. Students who don’t bother to come to class except on exam day are cheating themselves. They can’t ask questions unless they
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Thigh gap obsession proves trivial by Filiberto Perez
Staff Writer The thigh gap obsession has swept our nation, and many women are going to great lengths to have one. This obsession, which is the space between a woman’s legs, has had a negative effect on teenage girls and women. If a person searches “thigh gap” on Google, there are many sites and blogs on how to get a thigh gap and why it is important to have one. If a person goes on social media sites such as, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr they will find a lot of pictures of teenage girls and women saying they wish they had a thigh gap. To have a thigh gap is to be considered skinny. The problem here is that these women are already skinny, and they strive to have a
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thigh gap. On Twitter, users will tweet pictures of them saying they wish they had a thigh gap. It is true that our society is changing more and more each day.Our standards are changing when it comes to the idea of what the ideal woman should look like. The thigh gap obsession has been a very hot trend and it has given women the wrong message. The message is that their bodies are not perfect until they diet dangerously to obtain a thigh gap. The blame can be put on television, the Internet, beauty magazines and most importantly, our peers. This trend has become so dangerous, but it’s not talked about as much as it should. We should learn to accept our bodies and make positive lifestyle decisions.
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email or go to office hours, and then their professor will know they haven’t come to class. Sometimes their grade is at least slightly affected if the professor knows the student doesn’t care. This may even be the reason that some professors have such strict attendance policies. Canvas is hard for some professors to use because of its glitches or they’re still learning to adjust to it. It’s a mystery why it replaced a system that worked perfectly well. Canvas is working against students and they don’t realize it. It’s so easy to want to skip class, but that attitude works against students. They’re often not as prepared for exams as they thought they would be, and the only reason to not come to class is if the professor is only using Canvas as an excuse to do as little teaching as possible. Good professors want students to succeed, and the notes and PowerPoints online are often supplemental, not standalone. The professors care, the students should too. Don’t rely on Canvas for grades. Students are paying for tuition, and it’s stupid to spend all that money on a class they don’t plan to attend more than once.
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PHOTO MOMENTS
Photo Moments
#4 Sasha Weber #5 Moriah Mack #11 Danesia Williamson #23 Abby Scott
Women’s Basketball New Mexico State Women’s Basketball vs. Missouri Kansas City photos by Kyle Chancellor
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6-12 (3-2 WAC)
3rd in WAC
68.7 points per game
38 field goal percentage
64 free throw percentage
Women’s basketball looks to keep prevailing on home court by Lewis Harry Sports Editor Danesia Williamson (#11) of New Mexico State takes a jump shot during a game against Missouri-Kansas City. photo by Kyle Chancellor
Returning to the Pan American Center on Feb. 6 and looking for their third straight home win, the Aggie women’s basketball team hosts the conference leading Idaho Vandals. The Aggies recently found a streak of success at home highlighted by a 106-77 win against University of Missouri-Kansas City. All of the Aggies’ victories this season have been under the lights of the Pan Am. Leading the Aggies on offense is Danesia Williamson with 19.2 points per game followed by Sasha Weber with 11.7 points per game. As a team, the Aggies field goal percentage is 38 percent. Williamson has been the Aggies’ high scorer in six games this season topped with a 30 point game against UMKC. On defense the Aggies are pioneered by Brianna Freeman and Tyler Ellis who have become rebounding machines this
year recording 107 and 104 rebounds in 18 games played. The Aggie defense has slightly slipped as of late, allowing an average of 71 points per game. One stand out player this season for the Aggies is sophomore Abby Scott. Scott was recently named Western Athletic Conference player of the week for her outstanding performance in the last two home games. She recorded a career high 36 points with 11 shots coming from behind the arc. Scott broke the WAC and NM State record for most 3-pointers in a game while also moving into a tie for second on the NCAA list. The women’s team is currently holding a 6-12 record and is sitting at third in the conference. NMSU has defeated Grand Canyon, Chicago State and UMKC to post a 3-2 record in the WAC. The Aggies are in need of some big wins at home as well as against conference opponents if they wish to be in good standing entering the WAC tournament.
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13-7 (6-0 WAC)
1st in WAC
74.5 points per game
42 field goal percentage
73 free throw percentage
Stacy Barr (#10) of Idaho tires to drive to the paint during a game against Texas-Pan American. photo courtesy of Idaho Media Relations
High scoring Vandals look to stay strong against the Aggies by Justin Martinez Staff Writer The New Mexico State women’s basketball team has a three game road trip before returning to the Pan American Center. The Aggies will host the Lady Vandals at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6.
The Idaho women’s basketball team is currently undefeated in the Western Athletic Conference play with a record of 6-0. For the season, the Vandals have a 13-7 record led by three key players averaging in double digit points. Stacy Barr leads her team in point with 17.3 and 7.7 rebounds
per game. Right behind Barr is Alyssa Charlston, who averages 15.2 points with seven rebounds per game. The third double digit scorer for the Vandals is Christin Salvatore, who averages 10.5 points with 5.5 rebounds per game. The first matchup between these two teams didn’t end well for the
Aggies. NM State lost decisively in a 79-51 point contest. The Vandals had three players in double digit rebounding and three players in double digit points; Barr had 16 points and 10 boards, herself. Barr and Ali Ford led all scorers in the first meeting with 16 points. It will more than likely be a different story in their next meeting,
especially the way the Lady Aggies play at home. As always, the Pan Am will be a tough place to play, but the Vandals are coming into the game well prepared. The conference leader is looking to not only stay undefeated in the WAC, but to keep the winning streak alive.
MEET THE PLAYERS
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aronis inspired to lead by Bethany Blundell News Editor Kevin Aronis wasn’t a huge basketball fan growing up, but now the senior guard for New Mexico State spends most his time on the court. Originally from Santa Rosa, Calif., Aronis transferred to NM State after completing two years at Santa Rosa Junior College. He spent the next two years playing for the Aggies and earned himself recognition for being a top player and a fan favorite. “It’s been a pretty good experience,” he said. “The city is nice, and everyone is really close. It’s like a family.” Aronis said he played many sports growing up, but basketball wasn’t particularly his favorite. Then he started playing for a coach who was so in love with the game that the passion transferred over to Aronis and inspired him to pursue the game more. “It’s the competition of it,” he said. “All basketball players love to win and they hate losing, so it tests you as an individual.” Aronis said he is not typically a voice heard on the court, but he likes to be
there for the other players once the games are over. “I think I’m more of an off-the-court leader,” he said. Aronis said much of the off-the-court leadership consists of showing up on time, communicating various drills and all around being a good example. Although he dubbed himself a leader, the shooting guard is not one to typically be outspoken. Aronis currently lives with teammates K.C. Ross-Miller and Sim Bhullar. He called the group the “quiet guys.” He said most of their free time is spent hanging out, watching movies or playing video games. Aronis said one of his most memorable moments while playing on the team was when the Aggies won the Western Athletic Conference tournament last year. Aronis hopes to repeat last year’s successes in the WAC tournament again
this year. “It is kind of an up and down year,” he said. “I think we’ll bounce back. It’s another test for the team.” He said there are many things he wants to personally work on during games for the rest of the season. He said many of the other teams will zone in on him, which means he will have to switch
up the way he plays. “It’s not me necessarily putting up more shots but taking good ones,” he said. “And giving my teammates opportunities to score.” The Golden State Warriors fan said right now the player he most looks up
to is Stephen Curry. He said his own playing style is similar to Curry’s, and he is able to learn a lot from watching him. Aronis hopes the basketball life he lives now continues on for much longer. “I would like to continue
playing basketball as long as I can do it productively and as long as my body lets me,” he said. “And then after that I would like to get into coaching. I think I’m a pretty smart player so I would like to pass on my knowledge.”
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