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The Valentine’s Day Issue
Sweetheart Stroll - Feature page 8
Valentine’s For One - Feature page 5
Bosque romance - Feature page 12
Love on a budget - Feature page 8
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Solo student snags scholarship By Tony Covington
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he All USA Scholarship, sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges and Phi Theta Kappa, received only one applicant from CNM, said Center for Community Programs Director and Phi Theta Kappa Adviser Sharon Gordon-Moffett. The sole applicant for the 2012 school year was English major Jyllian Roach. Roach is also the Managing Editor for the CNM Chronicle. “It’s disappointing that more students did not apply this fall,” said Gordon-Moffett. With such a large population of students, it is hard to get the word out about the scholarship to each person, said Roach. But more initiative needs to be taken by administration to let students know about the All USA Scholarship, said Roach. “I think it has to do with manpower. They’re not going into the classes and talking to the students that way,” said Roach. “We should have had ten students.” The scholarship was
advertised more than it has been in past years, said GordonMoffett. A total of five workshops were scheduled, she said. The workshop date and times were advertised on Facebook, the CNM website, and MyCNM. Of these workshops, only five students attended, said Gordon-Moffett. “Last year, I had close to 70 students,” said Gordon-Moffett. “Students just don’t want to take the time,” said Gordon-Moffett. “They want that video game approach,” said Gordon-Moffett. “As much as you can, as fast as you can, with the least amount of effort.” But, Roach has children, is married and works as the Managing Editor for the Chronicle, but was able to take the time to apply, said GordonMoffett. “She has an incredibly busy life. There’s no doubt, but she finds a way.” “I am proud of Jyllian. She’s an exceptional student, said GordonMoffett. “That’s one young lady that can change our world.” Each year, the winners of the scholarship attend a see
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Phillip Bustos, Vice President of Student Services (right), presents Jyllian Roach (left) with the All USA Scholarship medal.
Gambling with education
Lottery scholarship can’t contend with rising tuition years, but tuition rates from 20102011 through 2011-2012 at CNM have risen 8.4 percent, according to Staff Reporter nmvoices.org. Psychology major and scholarship High school gradu- recipient Jackey Vigil said she believes ation rates have that the schools have the power to fix remained stable over the last six the problem.
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2011 CNM Tuition & Fees
“I think schools should lower tuition,” said Vigil. Vigil said that if the scholarship goes away, it will be much harder for her to attend college. The Lottery scholarship covers all tuition-related expenses, and since 1996, the scholarship has helped nearly 75,000 New Mexicans go to college,
2012 CNM Tuition & Fees $6,169
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according to nmlottery.com. Last March the state senate passed a bill to freeze tuition for recipients of the Lottery Scholarship, according to newmexicorepublicansenators.com. “The bill would take the first year’s tuition cost and freeze it for the remainder of their eligible semesters,” said
State Senate Minority Leader Stuart Ingle in a press release. The scholarship, which many New Mexico students depend on, was created in 1996 to help improve the education level of New Mexico’s workforce, see
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New Blog Provides Opportunity to Discuss Academic Calendar Online A new blog has been created to provide the CNM community with an open online forum to discuss the pros and cons related to the Academic Calendar Committee’s proposal to move the college from the current three-term schedule to a semester-based schedule. The blog is hosted in Blackboard Learn to help more employees become familiar with the online environment where many faculty and students interact. Attached to this e-mail is a set of instructions to access the blog. Use your regular CNM username and password to log in. If you’re already familiar with Blackboard Learn, you can go to http://learn.cnm. edu/ and click on the “New Academic Calendar Proposal” link in the upper right of the page.
in 2011 or for those who are age 65 and older – is now open. As in years past, Tax Help is taking appointments for CNM employees who want to take advantage of the service. Contact Geraldine Alires by e-mail or at 224-4929 to make an appointment. For more information on Tax Help,
Free Flu Shots Offered to CNM Community
Walgreens will be visiting CNM campuses next week to provide free flu shots to students and employees. The shots will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday (Feb. 6) at the South Valley Campus in Room SV-40, Tuesday (Feb. 7) at the Westside Campus in the atrium of the Michael J. Glennon Building, Wednesday (Feb. 8) at Main Campus in the Student Services Center outside the cafeteria, Thursday (Feb. 9) at Montoya Campus in the cafeteria and Friday (Feb. 10) Tax Help New Mexico Open at the Advanced Technology Center in Room 108. No Tax Help New Mexico – insurance is required. For more the free tax preparation service information, call the Student for New Mexico households Health Center at 224-3080. that earned less than $50,000
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Montoya Campus Speaker Talks Federal Jobs On Feb. 8 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Montoya Campus J Building, Room 124, the Montoya Campus Speaker Series will present speaker Jake Archer for a presentation entitled “Applying for Federal Jobs in Today’s Economy.” The presentation will focus on the new electronic process the Federal Government uses to announce and fill federal government positions. As a
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Correction The article in Volume 17, Issue 19 entitled “A ‘“party”’ on campus; Tea Party members start Conservative Action Group” should have stated that the next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb 8 in the Main campus cafeteria.
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Students aren’t aware of scholarships, but neither are advisers Every term, dozens of scholarships are available but students are not taking advantage of the free money. There is a lack of motivation and awareness on the student’s part and also on the college’s side. The fact that only one person out of the entire student body applied for the All USA scholarship — a subsidy that pays for a bachelor’s degree — should be a wakeup call for the entire CNM community. Many students go to school full time, work full time and have families to care for. With these obligations and the inexpensive prices of attendance, students are less likely to ask for help. After all, the only time some students even see an adviser is when they initially enroll and it is the same with the financial aid office. Although there is a large binder in the aid office with information on multiple scholarships, students are not made aware of
this. Workshops should be offered on where to look for scholarships and how to fill out applications. Many students may feel that their grade point average is not high enough, but a lot of scholarships do not have a GPA requirement and focus more on the student’s overall academic performance and community involvement. While students should take the initiative to find scholarships that are offered, CNM should also make the information more readily available. There is a communication failure on both parts. Advisers should be taking a more proactive role in scholarship awareness and talking to classes. Students should utilize the resources the college offers and seek out financial opportunities both in and out of CNM.
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LETTER to the EDITOR We all appreciate the article about our student conservative club forming: “A ‘Party’ On Campus” by Tony Covington, but need to correct two things. 1. Our next meeting is WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (not 18, which is a Saturday.) 2. The two elephants at the top seem to imply that we are Republican. Our club is open to members of any political party, or
even people who haven’t registered to vote. We are conservatives, but that can include conservative Democrats, Independents, and Libertarians. So if you are concerned with the way our country is headed and want to make a difference, please come and join us: Feb. 8, 7 p.m. in Max Salazar, room 210. -Connie Gulick, Instructor
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Piñatas and batteries Valentine’s Day for one
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eing single on Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean a person has to sit around and soak in loneliness; there are many creative ways for singles to celebrate. Criminal Justice major Stephen Martos said that he doesn’t plan to let the fact that he’s single get in the way of having a fun holiday. “I’m going to fill up water balloons and throw them at couples in romantic areas,” said Martos. Water balloon antics aren’t the only way to enjoy a partner-free Valentine’s Day either; throw an anti-Valentine’s Day party, spend it alone with a new toy, go to a singles event, or get it together and set up and online d a t i n g profile.
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A successfully cooked meal will surely fill a hole in anyone’s heart. After dinner set a romantic scene with candles and incense, take bubble bath and have an arousing night with a special toy. For those who haven’t burnt out some batteries before, SelfServe Sexuality Resource Center can provide books, information, classes and a selection of non-toxic toys. “Valentine’s day is about people connecting with those they love including themselves,” said Fricker. “We’re really big on singles on Valentine’s Day; it’s a huge part of what we do. It’s called Selfserve for a reason,” said Fricker. Self Serve is located at 3904 Central SE, between Carlisle and Washington.
Take the day to get it together in every possible way. Clean every corner of the apartment, and get ahead (or catch up) on homework. Then with a prepared mind and clean home click “share” on single status on Facebook, or set up an online dating profile. Online dating has become a normal channel for singles to make contact. Be sure though, to do research on the site and stay protected from online predators. If all else fails, Valentine’s Day falls on a Tuesday, which means it has potential to just be ignored until it goes away.
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frozen pizza would fit an Self Serve is well stocked for the anti-valentine’s day theme. single Valentine’s Day celebrant. For drinks, the Stupid Cupid Heart shaped and a or Heart Break instead of select variety of custom some wine,” said Culinary made piñatas are available and Business major Victoria at Casa de Piñata at 2219 Sainz. Have a party and disLead Ave, SE. Heart shaped rupt the mood for romancpiñata’s are available start- ing neighbors. Or have a laid ing at $30, price varying by back singles movie marasize. Special order piñata’s, thon of all the Predator or PHOTO BY HOWARD CRUM | STAFF PHOTO BY HOWARD CRUM | STAFF need to be ordered one week Resident Evil series. Casa de Pinata offers a wide selection of Self Serve owners Matie Fricker and Molly in advance. “Bar food, chile pinatas for every smashing need. Adler discuss the joys of a lone Valentines Day. dogs with lots of onions, or
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Nothing says “love” like murder
Murder mystery dinner theatre presents an interactive whodunit (Shad Mowrer) and Toby (Chris Adams) are upset about this and thus Staff Reporter begins the dysfunction. oul Play Café’s “Family Can The performers really make the Be Murder” is a creative mix production worth seeing. Even when of fine dining, comedy and a things go wrong, it is impossible to bloody good time. tell that something was amiss. In The experience begins when one scene they realized they had not guests arrive at the door and are let enough space to drag out a prop, seated as members of the Hubbard this was cleverly hidden with humor family for a reunion. It is also pos- and became unnoticeable that any sible to be seated with complete mistake had been made at all. Guests strangers; this works rather well if were left wondering if the whole guests go with the idea of enjoying accident had been planned. the company of others. Right before the dessert is This motif appears throughout served the guests are told to guess the performance with actors includ- who the murder was. Guesses are ing members of the audience into the written on slips of paper that are on show. Each act takes place during the tables. One guest who guesses the four-course meal, with the food correctly gets a prize at the end. If being served by the actors. Audience there is more than one correct guess members have the chance to interact they play a game called “Spin the with each character as they come to Bimbo” to decide who gets the prize. their table. “Family Can Be Murder” will be The performance starts with running Friday and Saturday nights the head of the family, Joseph through March 31, with a special Hubbard (played by CNM alumnus Valentines Day showing on Feb. 14. Bob Landry), welcomes the guests The show starts at 7:30 pm, with and divulges that the reunion was seating starting at 7 pm. The whole called so he could alter his will show runs until about 10 pm. To PHOTO BY CARRIE RATKEVICH | STAFF to include his new wife Denise make reservations call 505-377(Stephanie Larragoite). 9593 or email foulplay@foulplay- (from left to right) Chris Adams, Stephanie Larragoite, Bob Landry, Rhiannon Frazier, Shad Mowrer. His sister, Charlotte Hubbard cafe.com. (Rhiannon Frazier) and sons, Alex
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Vivace: affordable elegance entrée is plenty for most couples. I enjoyed the Ravioli di Gamberi Guest Writer alla Diavola; pasta cases filled with Nob Hill’s Vivace has offered minced shrimp in spicy, wine-based old-world elegance and scratch- sauce loaded with fresh sliced garlic, made food since 1996. Chef and fresh tomatoes and chili flakes. It owner Joey Minarsich insists on the came with a huge portion of fresh freshest ingredients for his broad parmesan cheese. I was taught that menu. The restaurant is divided into cheese and seafood don’t mix, but the bar section, nice for an appetizer the cheese brought out even more and a glass of wine, the main dining savory flavor. room, and a more private, dimmer The Linguine alla Pescatore is room that is also available for private bursting with fresh ocean flavors of parties. The small tables by the wide shrimp, bay scallops and calamari, front windows are great for a quick brought to life by the sauce of fresh lunch and people watching. tomatoes, lemon and wine. The portions are large, simple Vivace offers a nice selection of and attractively presented. Pasta appetizers, most of which are the dishes range in price from $11.00 to size of the average entrée. They $17.00 on the dinner menu and are range in price from $4.00 for the served with either Insalata Cesare salads, to $11.00 for the Fritto Misto, or Insalata Mista. The Caesar salad a selection of bay scallops, shrimp is large and fresh, almost the size and calamari crisply fried and served of an entrée salad at many other with a lime/parsley dipping sauce. restaurants. For those on a budget, Other entrées are served with a shared appetizer and split pasta a vegetable and a starch as well as a
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salad and range from $16.00 for the Tonna con Spinaci, Caperi, e Olivas; Ahi Tuna with spinach and a relish of capers and olives, to $18.00 for Vitello alla Piccata (Veal scallopini with lemon butter and capers) or the Bistecca alla Griglia (Grilled Beef Tenderloin with mushrooms). The wine menu includes an impressive selection, representing nearly all the wine regions of Italy as well as some nice California and New Mexico vintages. The Gavi ($7.00) paired perfectly with the spiciness of the diavolo sauce and tasted much like a French Chardonnay. Meals can range from less than $30.00 for a shared appetizer and a split entrée to $60-80.00 for a full multi-course meal without drinks. Vivace. 3118 Central Ave. SE. www. vivacenobhill.com, (505)268-5965.
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(clockwise from left) A romantic setting for special dinner, Owner Gordan Schutte takes a customers reservation, Vivace’s large wine selection.
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Fan Tang offers fantastic Asian fare By Steve “Mo” Fye
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he relatively new Asian bistro on the North West corner of Carlisle and Central has an elegant appearance and a great formula for those seeking affordable Asian cuisine. Set in the heart of Nob Hill, Fan Tang (pronounced fahn tahn, Chinese for “eating hall”) offers a wide variety of Asian dishes and a comfortable atmosphere. Customers order from a wall-mounted menu just inside the front door and then take their seats. The open dining area is simply but elegantly decorated in Chinese style. Each table is furnished with Sriracha chili sauce and chili paste. My fiancée and I arrived during the rush on a Friday night, but were helped immediately and found our way to a table with no difficulty. The restaurant was nearly full the entire time we were there, but no one waited more than a few minutes for a table. We chose a selection of four appetizers to taste, which were served promptly. The Salt and Pepper Calamari ($7.95) was crisp and toothsome and came with a Sriracha mayo sauce. I was pleased that the calamari did not include the gritty corn meal so
many chefs add. Next, we tried the Chicken Lettuce Wraps ($6.95). Four generous lettuce cups filled with a blend of stir-fried chicken, water chestnuts
they were fun and messy to eat. The Crab Wontons ($5.95) were
and the combination of flavors and aromas reminded us of green tea. The Pot Stickers ($6.95) came in a generous heap in a cute boat-shaped platter. They were delicious and savory and came with a chili-soy sauce. The filling was delicious, with discrete pieces of chicken and cabbage, not the pasty goo found in other dumplings. The entrée menu is cleverly arranged, with 10 styles of dishes, which can each be ordered with a choice of protein: Chicken, Beef, Tofu or Shrimp. My favorite is Cashew Shrimp ($9.79), while my fiancée loves the Orange Peel Chicken ($8.59). T h e house specialties include W a l n u t Shrimp; tender shrimp tossed in a slightly sweet creamy sauce, and Coffee Chicken; chicken breast rubbed with French coffee and stirfried in a sweet/spicy sauce. Fan Tang offers a great selection of hot teas, including Green, Oolong, Jasmine, Black and Goji flower. Four large appetizers left us pleasantly full and satisg i c fied. Dinner for two came to less than and one $30.00 before tip and drinks. of the many to Fan Tang: 3523 Central Ave. NE whom it tastes “soapy,” www.fan-tang.com, (505)266-3566. but the cooks used it sparingly Open for Lunch and Dinner every day.
Chicken Lettuce Wraps $6.95
Salt and Pepper Calimari $7.95
Pot Stickers $6.95
Crab Wontons $5.95 and other veggies. These were my least favorite, as the flavors were a bit muddled, but
wonderful, crispy and filled with cream cheese and crab. The orange ginger dipping sauce was luscious and had just a hint of cilantro. I normally hate the stuff, being mildly a l ler-
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Albuquerque’s got the love
Dance the night away at Amped Performance Center By Tony Covington Staff Reporter
This year, Valentine’s Day will be filled with music, art and dancing at One Love - The V-Day Shindig at Amped Performance Center. The event, which begins at 7 pm on Feb. 14, will include performances by Avarde, Justin Hood, Samurai Machine Gun, Fries, Zia Zombie and Feelin Up Jetti. Belly dancers, vendors and body painters will also put on a show. The Underground Renaissance promotion group organized this event in order to bring back what the holiday is all about, said organizer and former Philosophy major Khalid Binsunni. “Valentine’s Day has turned into this consumerism day, where people go out and they just buy the biggest box of candy,” said Binsunni. “This event is more geared away from the media’s overview of what Valentine’s Day should be. It’s more love through expression.” One event booth will feature supplies to create handmade cards
which will be put into a box and handed out to others at the end of the evening, said organizer and UNM student Sam Sisneros. “It’s a good way for them to not consume, but more or less produce. People produce love rather than consume it,” said Binsunni. The cards will also add a sense of community, and no one will feel as though they are unloved or excluded, said Sisneros. The goal for the event is to create a level of intimacy, said Binsunni. Tickets for the event are $5 per person, or $7 per couple; the group said that they made the event reasonably priced because they wanted to ensure everyone would have the chance to attend. Vendors for the event will include Jeffrey Hertz, creator of “The Handshake Drug” zine and body paint artist Hilary Crowe. The Underground Renaissance began in December 2011 when its members said they noticed that Albuquerque’s music and arts culture was in danger of being destroyed. Underground music events have a bad reputation in Albuquerque, and the group
formed in an attempt to change that, said Sisnero. “House music has a pretty bad
scene here in Albuquerque. It’s about getting [expletive deleted] up and about partying,” said Sisneros. “We don’t like what we see. Instead of just going with it, [expletive deleted] that, we’re going to go over here and build what we want. We’re trying to create an alternative,” he said.
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a sense of community is not present, said Sisneros. Performers and audience members typically do not interact. The Underground Renaissance wants to break that barrier between m u s i -
cian and patron, s a i d Sisneros. “We want everyone at the same level,” said Sisneros. The group already has several events booked for this year, including an event entitled Poets versus MCs, said Bussoni. Amped Performance Center is an all-ages event space located At at 415 Central NW. For more o t h e r information contact Amped at eve nt s , (505)-977-4898.
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(clockwise from top left) Fermin Hernandez Art Gallery has love art for Valentines Day; The Candy Lady has sweets and gooey treats for all of the lovers on the Sweetheart Stroll; The Vintage Cowgirl offers chic and unique threads at affordable prices.
Old Town throws second annual Sweetheart Stroll
chocolates. These boxes are priced by the pound and can range from $5 to Staff Reporter $34 each, said shop owner Debbie Ball. Old Town’s Sweetheart Stroll is Cookies, rock candy, mints, licoback for a second year, and will be held rice, brittle and any type of chocolate on Feb. 11, from noon until 5:30 pm. imaginable are for sale, also by the Strollers will start their day of pound, said Ball. romance by with a violin serenade, said Chocolate strawberries and chocJoan Fencile of the Albuquerque Art olate raspberries, made fresh each day, Business Association. are often a Valentine’s favorite. This Those with a sweet tooth can ven- year, a free box of chocolate covered ture to The Candy Lady at 524 Romero cherries will be awarded, so strollers Street, where they can customize should be sure to fill out an entry for a heart shaped box of homemade the drawing, said Fencile.
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There is also X-rated candy for an unusual gift. Gift certificates of any price are also available. After couples have satisfied their candy craving, they can stop by Fermin Hernadez’s art gallery. Each year, Hernadez, who has owned galleries for over two decades, makes a heart painting near Valentine’s Day, according to gallery manager Jillian Maresco. This year’s painting is titled “Love Can Mend”. Prints of the painting can be purchased for $55, and the original is $195.
Hernadez also makes a variety of heart jewelry, said Maresco. Clothing and accessory enthusiasts can head to Vintage Cowgirl, a boutique that sells unique items, said shop clerk Peggy Fiorini. . The shop specializes in a wide range of decorated boots with reasonable prices. Fabric wall art is also for sale, along with handmade hats and eclectic jewelry, said Fiorini. There are several sales on holiday wear and year-round items such as coats and vests, said Fiorini.
Other participating stores include Amapola Gallery, Andrews Pueblo Pottery & Art Gallery, John’s Western Gallery and Wild Moon Boutique. Strollers can finish their day of shopping by eating at one of Old Town’s restaurants, many of which will be open late, said Fencile. Church Street Café and High Noon will be available without reservations. For more information, visit cabq. gov, click on Old Town-New Fun, and click on events.
Romance on a Budget Five tips for an enjoyable Valentine’s Day By Steve “Mo” Fye Guest Writer
Valentine’s Day can be worrisome for students and faculty alike. In this economy, money is tight for everyone. The good news is that couples can go out and have a romantic evening without breaking the bank. Here are a few tips to save a buck and avoid long waits while still having that nice night out.
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Try going out a few days before or after Feb. 14. Some restaurants are virtually deserted the days just prior to or following the big day.
If schedules permit, why not have a long lunch? Most restaurants’ lunch menus have smaller portions for 20-30 percent less money.
For Feb. 14 diehards, be sure to get a reservation. Few things are more frustrating than a long, hungry wait outside a restaurant. Go to a nice Bar and Grill instead of a fancy restaurant. Gecko’s in Nob Hill has Tapas specials on Tuesdays at three for the price of two after 6 p.m., and will be offering that special even on Valentine’s Day, according to manager Chris Juell. A few appetizers and a glass of wine at the bar of an elegant restaurant can also be very reasonable.
Stay in! A romantic dinner at home can cost less than a bottle of wine at some restaurants.
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Economics Major Aaron Dubay said he is applying to out of state universities for his bachelor’s degree, but that the advisement office has offered either no or bad advice throughout his time at CNM, making the transfer difficult. “I wish there was one counselor that specifically worked on out-of-state transfer students,” said Dubay. Dubay said he felt like the school had prepared him for a transfer to UNM, and has left him obstacles in transferring to an out-of-state school. The counselors seem to focus on only two things: getting a certificate or degree and transferring to UNM, said Dubay. Classes like IT-1010 are promoted for all
students, and it is a credit accepted by UNM, but not at schools outside of New Mexico, said Dubay. “If you take the IT-1010 test to get out of the class, it is my understanding it is a pass or fail which brings down your GPA,” said Dubay. While Dubay said he tried to get help from CNM advisers, in the end he turned to the advisers of his prospective schools to help him to sort out his credits. “CNM and its counselors need to broaden their horizons,” said Dubay. “I have seen multiple counselors multiple times and they’ve always been nice, and try to be helpful, but the knowledge is not there to get an answer.” Biology Major Thomas Macias was also disappointed with the advisement team’s service. The advisers seemed in a rush and often without answers, said Macias. “They just want to usher you out of
their office,” said Macias. Macias said he was frustrated when an adviser suggested that he try for a degree in Liberal Arts rather than help him figure out the next step for his Biology degree. Macias said he has given up on using the CNM advisers for guidance. “I’ve seen five different advisors and they’re pretty much the same,” said Macias. Director of Academic Advisement & Job Connection Services Tammy Strickler said she understands students’ frustrations and explained that it is difficult for advisers to know the answer to every question a student might have. “It’s important to remember that transfers can be complicated, and the receiving institution always has the final say,” said Strickler. “The more that student can tell us, the more we can help them.”
The advisement office has a specialized transfer team who focuses mainly on transferring students to local universities and meets annually with other New Mexico schools to communicate which credits will or will not transfer, said Strickler. All students who come for advisement are encouraged to fill out a survey card about the experience, said Strickler. “We use the surveys located up in front to improve our work; it’s important to us to listen to our students,” said Strickler. “We hope that if there is a negative survey the student will add why.” Strickler said that students who had a negative experience could also call or email her with their concerns. Director of Academic Advisement & Job Connection Services Tammy Strickler can be reached by phone at 224-4325 or by email at tammys@cnm.edu
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Sociology major, Christian Redbird and Respiritory Therapy major, Duy Dang utilize CNM Connect’s services to further their academic careers.
CNM Connect offers a variety of assistance for students and prospective students, but some students are not aware of the center, said CNM Connect multi-campus director Jennifer Cornish. Some of the resources available through CNM Connect include access to advisors, achievement coaches, free legal help, and financial aid said Cornish. Students are often too preoccupied with classes to learn about the assitance offered, said Fickett. Other students who have visited CNM Connect have received a great deal of help from the facility. “I was given so much information on everything from scholarships to small business resources,” said Business major Laura Harrington. Harrington said she was referred to Connect last fall when the stress of attending school, struggling with finances and being
a single parent of two children became overwhelming. When she spoke with achievement coach Sally Moore from CNM Connect, Harrington said she received the assistance she needed. “She has been a wealth of support and information,” said Harrington. There are no negative aspects of the resource, and students should take advantage of it, said Harrington. “Maybe I’ll go to that next time,” said Michael Saavedra, who is in the process of registering for CNM. CNM Connect was established in Feb. 2011. CNM president Katherine Winograd wanted to create a center where students could receive help on several different fronts, said Cornish. At times, a student with a complex situation may be sent to multiple resources with out finding the help they need, said Cornish. “Our goal is to provide a ‘no wrong door’ service,” said Cornish. “We’ll make sure that whatever your issue is, you’ll get it resolved.”
While CNM Connect does get busy during the beginning of each term, it is generally a walk-in service, said Cornish. Students do not have to wait in long lines, and if students arrive during a peak period, they can schedule an appointment, said Cornish. “We tend not to have students waiting for hours.” Because there is a CNM Connect on every campus, students can see an achievement coach at any time, as opposed to waiting for an achievement coach from their school. Students who may not have readily available transportation and attend a different campus had to go out of their way to see an adviser or receive information on a particular resource, said Cornish. “For students, it’s not always possible to get to main campus,” said Cornish. “We want to be where the students are located.”
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New Mexico All-State Academic Team Recognition Ceremony. The ceremony is held on Community College Day each year and takes place at the Capitol Building (Roundhouse) in Santa Fe. Students are also recognized in the Education and Senate Finance committees.. Students are also typically recognized on the House and Senate floor at the Capitol, said Gordon-Moffett. This year, 31 students of all ages from community colleges in New Mexico were honored on Feb. 1. The recipients had their names submitted to the All USA team, and received a medal as well as a proclamation and their scholarship. The medals the students received were distributed by the president of their college. Philip Bustos, Vice President from CNM, presented Roach with her medal. Scholarships are recognized at the University of New Mexico, New Mexico State, New Mexico Highlands University, and New Mexico Tech and others, said Gordon-Moffett. “The idea is have fantastic community college students that are going to transfer for their higher education in the state of New Mexico,” said Gordon-Moffett. After receiving the All USA scholarship, students also receive scholarship opportunities and invitations to four-year colleges across America, said Gordon-Moffett.
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Roach said her tentative plan is to acquire a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism with a Minor in Pre-Law and then obtain a Law Degree. “Students need to apply for this, said Roach. “Even if you’re not interested in going to a state school, the recognition is worthwhile for your resume while you’re applying to other schools out of state. And if you are going into school, why not get the state to pay for it if they want to?” Gordon-Moffett said she will attempt to promote the scholarship more and is speaking with Phi Theta Kappa members and other student organizations in order to discover new angles to spark student interest. “The most successful avenue is students talking to students,” said Gordon-Moffett. One idea has been to go into classrooms to discuss the scholarship, said Gordon-Moffett. This scholarship is offered to students with a 3.5 grade point average or better. Applicants must be on track to graduate, as well as have a certain number of credit hours completed, said Gordon-Moffett. Applicants do not have to be members of the honor society. The scholarship is available only during the fall term, said Gordon-Moffett. To find out more about the scholarship, visit ptk.org or email Gordon-Moffett at sgordon@cnm.edu.
according to nmvoices.org. “Losing the lottery scholarship will definitely hurt New Mexico’s students,” said Vigil. New Mexico has few educated workers, compared to the national average. This has created a high number of minimum wage-level jobs in New Mexico, according to nmvoices.org. In New Mexico, 43.4 percent of adults have no post -secondary education. The state senate is now trying to set up a task force to research solutions to the problems surrounding the scholarship
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Local Chocolatier offers decadent delectables for Valentine’s day Weck said besides their custom assorted box, there are Staff Reporter many options to choose from. Theobroma, the “mom “Chocolate dipped strawand pop” sweets shop opened berries are our most popular its doors in 1996 to nurture item during Valentines,” said the chocoholic traditions Weck. established. Weck said that these popuCo-owner Heidi Weck said lar handmade items are $20 a she and the crew of Theobroma pound. are prepared for the upcoming “We go through about 35 or Valentine’s holiday. 40 flats of strawberries from With a large variety of February 12-14,” said Weck. items one could choose for Other options that their special sweet-heart, there Theobroma offers for those are those that truly stand out. who may have to stay away from Items like the Cortez crunch, strawberries consist of a solid Chaco Pop, solid chocolate fig- heart-shaped chocolate box. ures and fruit-filled delectables “Chocolate heart boxes that are among the popular choices. are filled with chocolates, the
shortfall, according to Senate Joint Memorial Bill 27. The proposed committee will consist of six members of the legislature, three members appointed by the governor, three higher education representatives, and three students in different stages of college, according to the bill. The students will be appointed by the secretary of higher education from selfnominated volunteers, according to the bill. Interested students should contact the New Mexico Department of Higher Education at 476-8400.
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whole thing is eatable,” said Weck. “We have over a hundred different candy molds to choose from.” Along with the unique candies and containers for their treats, they offer novelty items for businesses such as logo bars, buckets, baskets and personalized chocolate coins. Chocolate roses made from milk, dark or white chocolate are another popular item. Theobroma is located at 12611 Montgomery Boulevard NE. 505-296-6935.
ATTENTION STUDENTS!!! CNM’s Allocation’s Board Needs You Want to be part of a student organization that helps provide funds to clubs and organizations? Then join the Student Allocation Committee Requirements: •Be enrolled at CNM for a minimum of 3 credit hours •Have 6 credit hours completed at CNM •Have a minimum 2.5 GPA •Not be an officer of another Student Organization/Club The Allocation’s Board is ideal for professionalminded students interested in student government.
When requirements are met you can receive a $100 scholarship per term.
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A Bicycle built for And other romantic adventures
By Carrie Ratkevich Staff Reporter
With all the sunshine in Albuquerque, a romantic outdoor adventure could be just the thing to spice up a poor student’s love life.
Bicycling Albuquerque is surrounded by bike trails and is considered a bike friendly city. Most bicycle shops have free maps of the local bike trails, according to bosquebill. com. One of the most popular trails is the Bosque, according to cabq.gov. The Bosque trail follows along the Rio Grande with a paved path and very few hills. There are seven parking areas along the Bosque. The Bosque trail runs about 16 miles and cuts through the center of Albuquerque. The northernmost is at the old Alameda Bridge and stretches past Rio Bravo Boulevard to the south, according to bosquebill.com.
For Dog Lovers Albuquerque’s Animal Humane Society is holding a February Tail Date, according to animalhumanenm.org. February’s Tail Date will take place at the Barley Room, from 11 am to 3:30 pm on February 18. It costs $30 per year for an individual and $40 per year for a couple, but your dog’s membership is included.
Horseback Riding Bosque Circle Ranch has a “Romantic Ride” package, according to their website. The package includes a two hour trail ride, a matching pair of wine glasses, a box of chocolates, and a bottle of sparkling cider.. It costs $75 per person, according to bosquecircleranch.com.
Hiking There are several scenic hiking trails in and near Albuquerque. Rinconada Canyon in the Petroglyph National Monument can be a fun and exciting hunt for petroglyphs, according to explorenm. com. Tingley Beach can offer a romantic stroll near the water and is near the center of town. Couples wanting adventure but at an easier pace should consider the Albuquerque Bio Park. The Bio Park is also holding special Adults-only Valentine’s Day tours,. Couples can choose from one of three tours: “Birds and the Beasts” at the Zoo, “Love Bugs” at the Botanic Garden and “That’s a Moray!” at the Aquarium, according to cabq.gov. Tours will be held on February 11, between 2 and 4 PM, and tickets cost $10.
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The Trails on the Bosque are great for hikers, bikers, ducks and dogs to ride, walk or clear your head.