Beloved Chemistry Professor Marty Jones Retires
Mariah Pepe Linda Relyea ASU PR What would Dr. Jones Do? At the 2012 Adams State University spring commencement ceremony, Dr. Frank Novotny, vice president of academic affairs, drew attention to the green band around his wrist while addressing the packed gym: “Many of us today are wearing these bands with the initials, WWDJD […]
Grand Re-Opening of the Zacheis Planetarium
Amita Manandhar The Paw Print “There were over 800 children here, it was crazy,” said Kelly Shelton, a volunteer at the grand reopening event of the Zacheis Planetarium located in the Adams State University. That was the kind of crowd and reception the planetarium got when it reopened its door for the public. The planetarium […]
ASU’s Dirty Little Column with Doitright and the Don
Dr. Doitright and Don Juan are not real doctors or mental health professionals. The doctors’ advice should not be taken seriously. I am new to Adams State and extremely excited to be here. I read your column for the first time last week and liked it. I am writing to you about some problems […]
Seasons Change as Autumn Rushes into the Valley
Christian Elliot The Paw Print As the leaves are gradually changing colors, the temperatures are gradually dropping, and as students are flocking back to campus, what is being symbolized? Saturdays are filled with the excitement of early morning Cross-Country meets and tailgating for football games. Nights are taken up by what is supposed to be […]
Scholar of the Week: September 13
Rachel Decker The Paw Print Between singing in the Adams State choir and performing in the color guard, sophomore Emily Clark has her plate full. Even with all her activities and involvement in school, the enthusiastic geology major manages to keep an impressive GPA of 3.5 to help her towards her goal of graduation. In […]
College Checkered: The Only Issue I have With Flirting
Brenda Figueroa The Paw Print Flirting is fun, we all do it. We love to be wanted and we adore being somebodies center of attention, nothing is wrong with that. My issue doesn’t deal with the act of flirting, my issue is with the amount of people its given to from one person and what […]
Shining Light on Migrant Season at La Puente
Katie Stiel The Paw Print One day while silently observing the guests at La Puente’s Shelter, I noticed guests with scrapped fingers, callused hands and sun burnt skin. Throughout our conversation during our lunch, I learned that several of the guests were migrant workers. The injuries I saw were from their intense labor from gleaning, […]
Money Rush in Cash Strapped Mine-Golia?
Nicholas Hedge The Paw Print Take a guess at what country had the most rapidly growing economy last year. Was it the ever economic giant China? No. An oil rich country like Saudi Arabia? No, another Asian tiger like Japan or Hong Kong? Well, that’s not too far off the mark, but it’s not any […]
Can We Travel to Space Without a Spacecraft?
Amita Manandhar The PawPrint As a new student in Adams State University, I had no idea what all the hype was about the planetarium. Last Saturday was the first time I had visited the planetarium, before that day I just used to watch the place from outside. Occasionally I saw few people walking around the […]
Hard Work and Passion is the Key to Success
Jose Orozco The Paw Print Many disciplines across cultures have several tenants they abide by to live a healthy, happy life. So here are some tips that can help you maintain an optimal quality of life for minimal cost. Just for today, do not worry, do not get angry, be kind, be grateful, and work […]
Football Opens Season with 17-9 Home Victory
Rachel Heaton The Paw Print The Adams State football team opened their regular season on Saturday with a 17-9 victory over Dixie State College. This is the third straight season that the Grizzlies have opened with a win. The Grizzlies struck first in the contest with a 34 yard field goal from senior David Van […]
Rugby Comes to Adams State
Tanner Elliot The Paw Print Prop, scrum half, hooker, locker forward; these are not common terms found in typical American collegiate sports. This fall will be the first time that a competitive rugby team will take the “pitch” in Alamosa with Adams State embroidered across the chest. Over the past several years, only the club […]
Men’s Soccer Falls to Eastern New Mexico at Home
Dominique Davis The Paw Print The ASU men’s soccer team took the home field again for the second time on Sunday afternoon against the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds. This was the Grizzlies second home game this weekend. The Grizzly squad was eager to begin their season, especially at home on their familiar field. Although the […]
Public Welcome to Planetarium Grand Re-Opening
Linda Relyea PR Department The San Luis Valley School Festival on Friday, Sept. 7, offers a number of Space Foundation activities and planetarium presentations for public Several free special events open to community members and public schools are planned as part of the Zacheis Planetarium Grand Re-Opening Celebration, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 6-7. The activities […]
Work Study Checks Have a New Delivery Method
Jessica Palacio The Paw Print This year all ASU student employment and work-study paychecks will be available via direct deposit on to students Higher One account. This means that students will receive paychecks on the 15th of every month regardless of whether they are in Alamosa to pick it up or not, and no more […]
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