Obama Requests Raise in Federal Minimum Wage
Richard Flamm The Paw Print The push for a raise of the federal minimum wage continues in Washington, as President Obama moves on Congress to increase the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 to $9 and link its growth to future inflation. The New York Times notes,”If enacted, the measure would boost the wages of […]
Autodefensas de Michoacán Ganan Apoyo de Nieto
Nathan Crites-Herren The Paw Print El gobierno federal intenta controlar la violencia en Michoacán, una zona del oeste de México conocida como “tierra caliente”, pero todo terminó en tragedia. Ante la llegada del Ejército, grupos de supuestos ‘vigilantes ciudadanos’, fuertemente armados, quienes han asumido la protección de la ciudad ante los carteles de droga, se […]
Upcoming Lecture on Extra Terrestrial Life
Cindy Bervig The Paw Print Adams State University will host Professor Donna Jurdy, with the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. Jurdy will speak at noon in Porter Hall room 130 and again at 7 p.m. in Carson Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 at Adams State University Her evening […]
France Spends Over 1 Billion on Cyber Security
Steven Petrov The Paw Print France is planning on strengthening its long-term neglected sector of Cyber defense, under the form of investing in modern technologies, informed Reuters. The minister of defense showed the official plan which includes secured phone lines, encryption devices, and surveillance systems, which will protect the computer systems from becoming the victim […]
Chemical Odor Results in Evacuation at ASU
Julie Waechter The Paw Print Adams State University will contract with a professional decontamination crew to clean an area of Porter Hall that was inundated with a strong chemical odor Monday morning, according to Dr. Joel Shults, Adams State Chief of Police. Porter Hall houses Adams State’s science, mathematics, and engineering programs. The chemical substance […]
ASU Theatre Presents Valentine’s Day Shows
John Taylor The Paw Print Whether it is a couple’s first date, their 50th Valentine’s Day celebration, or you are still waiting for true love, the Adams State University Theatre Program Production, Ironic Love Affairs will bring laughter to your heart. The production, featuring four one-act plays, opens at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, and […]
ASU Summer Registration set for March 17th
ALAMOSA (February 4) – Finish your degree faster with summer classes at Adams State University. New this summer – all students, undergraduate and graduate will pay in-state tuition for summer. This is over 50 percent savings from summer 2013. The reduced tuition rate offers students a great opportunity to progress towards a degree and finish […]
Kokoska Art Exhibit Features Nature Artwork
Linda Relyea The Paw Print This February 10th, Adams State will host the exhibit, Fire and Rain, will feature large drawings by Mary-Ann Kokoska, an Colorado State University associate professor of drawing, at the Adams State University Cloyde Snook Gallery. Kokoska will present a lecture on her work at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, in […]
Israeli Activists Set to Speak at Adams State
Mari Centeno The Paw Print Adams State University will host Israeli activists addressing the Israeli Occupation. “The Soldier and the Refusenik: Two Israelis. Two Choices. One Conclusion” The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 in McDaniel Hall Room 101. The event is free and open to the public. Eran Efrati, 28, was born […]
¿Traidor o Héroe?: Snowden y Derechos Civiles
Nathan Crites-Herren The Paw Print Traidor o Héroe Desde que el informante Edward Snowden, hoy refugiado en Rusia, entregó a la prensa cientos de documentos detallando el increíble nivel de escrutinio y acceso que el gobierno estadounidense tiene, no sólo en otros países sino dentro del país, con sus propios ciudadanos, el interés y preocupación […]
Lifeways of the San Luis Valley Set for Spring
Linda Relyea The Paw Print ALAMOSA (January 28) – The Adams State University Title V Hilos Culturales lecture series, “Lifeways of the San Luis Valley,” has scheduled a variety of free lectures, and a return of the concert, Musica de la Gente, for the spring 2014 semester. Community members are invited to attend the lectures, […]
Snowden Remains in International Spotlight
Steven Petrov The Paw Print The name Edward Snowden continues to be at the center of media attention around the world since the former national security agent revealed highly classified information to the public last year. Snowden alleged involvement of the NSA and other major U.S. agencies in eavesdropping and espionage on several European countries […]
Adams State Art Department Hosting New Events
Linda Relyea The Paw Print ALAMOSA (January 28) – The Adams State University Cloyde Snook Gallery and Hatfield Gallery will host an assortment of artists and art during the spring 2014 semester. February 10 through March 7 Cloyde Snook Gallery – Mary-Ann Kokoska, drawing Hatfield Gallery – Student Show, metals and sculpture Kokoska Artist Lecture: […]
U.S. Abortion Rates Drop Alongside Birthrates
Richard Flamm The Paw Print Abortion rates in the U.S. have dropped to the lowest level since 1973, according to a newly released study by Guttmacher Institute. Guttmacher, an organization committed to abortion rights, did not focus its study on the reason, but offered speculation that advances in contraceptive technology such as the IUD as […]
Marihuana Legal en Uruguay: Mujica Hace Historia
Nathan Crites-Herren The Paw Print En un acto histórico, bajo del liderazgo de presidente José “Pepe” Mujica, Uruguay se convirtió en el primer país latinoamérica en legalizar la producción, distribución y venta de marihuana, y el primero en el mundo en poner en manos del Estado el control de todos estos aspectos. Mientras el debate […]
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