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November 13 is World Kindness Day, meaning that is has been dedicated to committing simple acts of kindness towards others.While the dictionary definition of “kindness” means “the state or quality of being kind,” the definition of being kind is di...
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Towards the end of November, patriotic American families gather together to gorge themselves on turkeys, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pies of both savory and sweet. That fourth Thursday in November is dubbed Thanksgiving Day, and it is revere...
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With the passing of the schools biggest semester event Forty-niners and Halloween, campus events are coming to a slow and the end of the semester is rapidly approaching. Heeding the following advice to keep on track for the remainder of the semester wil...
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As you may have noticed the weather has suddenly changed from uncomfortably warm to nearly freezing. Now is a good time to change your wardrobe to something more seasonally appropriate as well. Winterizing your wardrobe is not as hard as you may think.&nb...
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In the interest of properly covering their concert this Saturday, Paydirt caught up with Vertigo Venus drummer Brian Botkiller. Paydirt: So, how did you join up with Vertigo Venus? ...
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Richard Cervantes may not interact with New Mexico Tech students on a regular basis, but definitely has their best interest in mind while doing his job. As the Associate Vice President for Research and Economic Development, he administers the University...
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Hello fellow students, Early November; When the trees start to turn, the weather begins to get colder, and only a handful of weeks left until the end of the semester. After the hustle and bustle of 49ers, things have begun to get a little quieter in th...
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College life is filled with classes, tests, papers, homework, late-night study sessions . . . and, for some students, changing diapers. For those with families, rocking a baby with one hand and reviewing biology with the other is all part of the Tech expe...
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On any given Thursday evening, a drive down Canyon Road may involve witnessing a group of students lined up on the curb getting ready for a fun game of Capture the Flag, or as we call it CTF! With all the conversations that begin with, “There is noth...
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Generally, when people think of nuclear fallout, they think of wastelands, mutated insects, radiation, and practically no one around. Fallout: New Vegas showcases all of these conditions…except for the last one....
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The month is November and now is time for another playlist of the month. November; the month of Thanksgiving, a time of family, a time of giving thanks for what we have, and a time for stuffing our faces with lots and lots of delicious food. ...
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Many New Mexico Tech students dedicate a fair share of time to having fun and going out. There are situations, however, that can get students into trouble if they’re not careful. For those of us that drink, we all know that when we approach drunk, we...
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On November 6th many of you might have noticed the large number of younger people and their parents touring the campus. Exploration day was upon us; a chance for prospective students and their parents to explore New Mexico Tech. Many of the student body r...
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This year, 49ers was kicked off with it's traditional event, Comedy Night. Always outdoing itself, this year;s Student Activities Board brought Pauly SHore and two more comedians to Macey Center. The bar has been set high for all future comedy nights.&n...
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Even in the warm climate of Socorro, there is a chill in the air as October comes to an end. An aroma of burning pinon wood dispurses through the air like a spicy miasma. ALl over town, creepy props and decor is popping up, Halloween is just a few days ar...
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“BOOOOOM”. What a beautiful noise. We at Tech are all familiar with the occasional boom –more like the regular boom around campus. When we first started at tech, we would quickly turn our heads toward that mysterious ground shaking boom and ju...
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New Mexico Tech's annual alumni rugby match lived up to its advance billing Friday as the Ancestor graduates scored a thrilling 24-17 victory over the student team. The match went down to the wire but a last-second dive for the line was thwarted when Pygm...
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Let's face it, some years, the shirts created for Forty-Niners can get boring. Not only can it be difficult to come up with a fun theme every year, but creating and designing the shirts for events to go with the theme can be a painstaking task for some. ...
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New Mexico Tech's Technical Communication program is enabling students to develop the skill sets required for managing a publication. ...
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I can't count the number of times my generation has been called decadent, sex-crazed, shameless, and a plethora of other names. When I first came to NMT two years ago and heard about the annual 49ers Bordello show, I expected, at the least, shaken heads a...