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CJ 475 MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM STORIES



Six-figure sensor systems remain out of use
    By Elizabeth Cleary
    As long ago as 2007, UNM spent roughly $200,000 on a card-swiping system at Redondo Village that remains out of service. Of housing officials interviewed, no one was able to say for sure how much the system cost, when it was installed or if students were ever able to use it.



UNM basketball coach retires after 16 seasons
    By Brandon Call
    To his former players, Don Flanagan was stoic, detail-oriented, stubbornly obsessed with fundamentals and occasionally humorous — but he was unquestionably a great coach.



Some UNM students rely on more than just caffeine when studying
    By Andrew Beale
    Some students who need extra assistance turn to a tutor. Others turn to pharmaceuticals. Many students use prescription stimulants such as Adderall, commonly prescribed for ADHD, to help them focus and stay awake for long study sessions.



UNM women's rugby goes to nationals
    By Priscilla Ramirez
    Women's rugby may not compare to football in terms of the recognition and media coverage, but that doesn't mean they're not at the top of their game. The UNM has made the nationals tournament — one of only 15 teams competing.



UNM shuttle driver aims for smiles
    By Aubrey Hovey
     If you don't have a good day, it's your fault. At least that's how Marion McGranahan sees it. McGranahan, who has been a UNM shuttle driver for eight years, does more than just drive a bus. She is known for her outgoing friendliness.



Flamenco dancing puts UNM on international map
    By Maren Marshall
    Flamenco is a unique part of New Mexican culture, bringing its foot-stomping style and passionate history to the classrooms of UNM. Flamenco is a dance form rooted in time and is one of the features that make the university’s dance department unlike any other in the country.



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UNM ethnic centers to get a facelift
    By Andrea Salazar
    The building featured on the University of New Mexico logo may get a new look next fall, if the administration approves a proposal to remodel it. Mesa Vista Hall has housed the three ethnic centers and more since the 1980s.


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