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Stop and Smell The Basil

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By Wade Faast

Staff Reporter

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Student Bio Gardener Gregory Dugay (left) gives advise to CNM Student Nereyda Ruiz about caring for her home garden.  Photo credit, Wade Faast
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CNM liberal arts student Nereyda Ruiz stops to check out the compost garden beds.  Photo credit, Wade Faast
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Student Bio Gardener Gregory Dugay channels the water from a dripping faucet into a well he dug for an apple tree.  Photo credit, Wade Faast

Each morning student bio gardener Gregory Dugay takes care of the compost garden beds in the community commons at CNM main campus, he said.

Dugay cares for the six garden beds containing a variety of plants from ornamental flowers like the primrose, to eggplants and basil that are harvested for the culinary program, he said.

CNM groups applied to adopt a bed in early 2016 and had to demonstrate how the beds could be tied into their curriculum, Dugay said.

The groups that adopt the beds are responsible for the majority of the maintenance, planting, and upkeep, he said.

Dugay takes care of the daily chores such as managing the irrigation, pruning the plants and being vigilant for any issues that may arise, he said.

“Gardening is a process of observing and applying common sense to solve problems,” he said.

Instead of using harmful pesticides with neurotoxins, the garden beds are organic and use deterrents such as soap products to keep insects and pests away, Dugay said.

One of the garden beds uses a traditional Native American planting method known as the three sisters method; planting corn, pinto beans and squash together, he said.

The corn grows tall and straight, the pinto beans then grow up the stalks of the corn and the squash provides ground cover to limit water loss through evaporation, he said.

The CNM culinary program has several beds they adopted through the program, they are able to harvest basil, eggplants, culinary sage, kale and other fresh produce from the gardens to help increase their fresh organic options, he said.

CNM liberal arts student Nereyda Ruiz stopped by the garden beds to smell the fresh produce and get some advice from Dugay, she said.

“I enjoy smelling the fresh plants on campus, it is nice to have a connection to nature,” Ruiz said.

Dugay started as the student bio gardener in June, and a good day is when he goes home covered in sweat with dirt under his fingernails, he said.

Majoring in biology, Dugay intends to complete his associates degree here at CNM and transfer to UNM for a bachelors degree and work in environmental planning and design.

Working as a bio gardener gives Dugay valuable hands on experience maintaining a garden in an arid climate, he said.

If groups are interested in adopting a garden bed they should contact the compost to garden committee, Campus as a Living Lab Sustainability Manager Molly Blomhoefer said.

Students groups need to have a faculty adviser to adopt a garden bed, she said.

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Bookstore to Price Match

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By Hilary Broman,  Staff Reporter

Photo credit, Heather Hay

Sep 6, 2016

September 7 is the last day to use financial aid to purchase books with the new price matching system that the CNM Bookstore has implemented.

If students find a lower price for their textbooks at a different retailer the CNM bookstore will match that price.

They will match prices against Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Chegg and other stores.

Students who have already purchased their books for the fall term are able to adjust the price at any CNM bookstore location within 7 days of the original purchase.

The ISBN for the lower priced item must match ISBN of the item being purchased.

Students must purchase the item in the same format that the ad represents whether it is new, used, rented or purchased.

Lower prices may be found online but all price match transactions must take place in a campus store.

Students must supply a printed screenshot of the ad, a hard copy of the ad or an ad shown on a mobile device at the time of purchase.

For complete list of rules, regulations and exclusions click here.

There is an update to this story here.

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CNM Makerspace offers opportunity to inventors and entrepreneurs.

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3D printed ring positive designed to be used in making jewelry molds.
Marty Bonacci adjusts a router for finishing the guitar bodies he manufactures at Makerspace.
Wooden guitar body made by Marty Bonacci at CNM Makerspace.
A quadcopter drone built in the Makerspace lab by student employee Odaro Ehiman.

Photos and story by Wade Faast

Staff Reporter

Open to CNM Students and the public through membership, Makerspace offers advanced equipment and training for inventors and hobbyist who could not otherwise afford the tools necessary, CNM instructor James Berry said.

Students and members are currently working on a wide range of projects including skateboards, snowboards, guitars, signs, guitar amps, and drone quadcopters, he said.

The Makerspace offers most of the tools needed for modern fabrication including a CNC mill, CNC plasma cutter, laser cutter, 3D printers and more, he said.

Part of the program focus is Made in America, Berry said.

Member and instructor Marty Bonacci makes custom snowboards and wooded guitar bodies that are sold to enthusiasts looking to build their own guitars, Bonacci said.

Bonacci used to manufacture large quantities for major snowboard companies, unfortunately he could not compete with Chinese companies on price, he said.

Now Bonacci makes custom one of a kind snowboards using the tools at makerspace, these single order custom snowboards are something that Chinese manufacturers can not do, he said.

CNM Student Employee Odaro Ehiman, is currently working on a quadcopter drone for personal use, he said.

Using CNC water jet cutter for the aluminum chassis, laser cutter for the wooden arms and soldering tools for electronic connections Ehiman has built a working drone at a fraction of the cost, he said.

Ehiman is a second year Radiologic Technology major, as such is routinely exposed to x-rays and other radiation, personal dosimeters and exposure indicators can be very expensive costing between $300-1400 a piece, he said.

For less than $5 in parts and the tools available at Makerspace he was able to build a small battery powered x-ray exposure indicator that flashes when exposed to x-rays, Ehiman said.

CNM’s makerspace opened in the fall of 2015 with a $100,000 grant from Intel and an additional $40,000 in grants from other sources, James Berry said.

Monthly membership fees are $75 for the general public or $50 for CNM students, he said.

To use the equipment in Makerspace members must attend workshops hosted by Makerspace that teach members how to safely use the equipment he said.

CNM students enrolled in Rapid Prototyping classes will have more in-depth instruction on how to operate the equipment and create using the tools available, Berry said.

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Gotta Catch‘em All

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By Whitney Browneller, Staff Reporter

CNM students were asked to share their own opinions about the new mobile game, Pokémon Go.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography student, Ashley Tucker-Wager said that she thinks that people are going crazy over Pokémon Go because they grew up with it.

She said that people either grew up playing Pokémon on their Gameboys or they grew up watching the show.

“It’s exciting to have something new to play of that world,” she said.

It helps people get out of the house, she said.

People are getting more exercise and visiting new areas, which means that they are also meeting new people by going to these areas that have Pokémon stuff, she said.

She said that these are just some of the many reasons she likes the game.

“It’s fun and interactive,” Tucker-Wager said.

Tucker-Wager said that it has helped her talk to new people by providing a common ground.

“I’ve talked to new people at the park that I probably would have never met or talked to because I don’t really talk to new people very well,” Tucker-Wager said.

She said that it gets you doing things you normally would not do if you were stuck at home on the couch.

If you do not have time to play it all the time just play when you can and it is still fun, she said.

Another Diagnostic Medical Sonography student, Claire Darling, says that she is totally indifferent to the whole game.

“I don’t even really get how to play it,” she said.

If students find it difficult to play because of data charges, the school’s Wi-Fi is avalible during the intersession so students can still play the game while using the school’s Wi-Fi to avoid data charges.

According to a Pokémon forum, there are quite a few Pokémon stops on the CNM Main campus with one being under the bridge on Coal, a few near the JS building, one in the courtyard near the L building, one down by the SSC building, one at the KC building.

The “poké” stops are areas that Pokémon players go to get experience, poké balls, and poké eggs.

For more information on how to play Pokémon visit the official Pokémon website at www.pokemongo.com

Calling All Extras, Acting opportunities for students

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Image and information from website Lathamcasting.com, previous films the agencey has cast for include: The Reach, Gunslingers:Icons of the Old West, Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey, The Sixth Gun, Frontera, Sweetwater, SEAL Team 6: The Hunt for Osama bin Laden, Blaze You Out, This Must Be The Place, Truth Be Told, Stargate Universe: Malice.

By Wade Faast

Staff Reporter

The New Mexico film industry is in full swing with projects across the state and they need background actors, which is an opportunity for CNM students to make some extra money said Lorrie Latham with Latham Casting.

Latham casting is looking to cast extras for an upcoming six part western series that will start shooting in mid-August and run through early December, she said.

The production will require at least 2,200 actors, with many being recurring roles she said.

According to Latham that is not the only major project going on, other local casting firms are looking for extras daily.

Extras should be prepared for long days though because most days will require twelve or more hours of filming, she said.

Most background roles pay minimum wage, which can add up quickly with any time over 8 hours in one day paying overtime, said former CNM and current UNM student Clayton Salberg.

“It’s not a way to make a living, but more of a hobby,” he said.

Clayton started doing background work in April of 2015 during his last year at CNM, he said.

In the summer of 2015 he landed the role of a fighter pilot on Independence Day Resurgence, he said.

The days are long and many times there can be hours of downtime, which allowed him to work on homework in-between scenes, Salberg said.

Salberg majored in Health Sciences while at CNM but after working on movie and television sets he switched his major to theater when he transferred to UNM, he said.

Networking through Facebook groups for local casting calls can allow students to keep an eye out for extra casting calls that need actors, he said.

Facebook background actor groups offer people new to the industry a chance to ask questions and get advice from more experienced individuals, casting directors will also use these groups to put out casting calls especially ones that come up at the last minute, Latham said.

If interested in getting started in background acting, Latham recommended going to the City of Albuquerque’s How to be an Extra information webpage, the page provides FAQ’s on being an extra along with links to several casting companies here in New Mexico.

One of the important pieces of getting into the field is a headshot, it doesn’t need to be professional or high quality, it should not be a selfie though, she said.

Latham advised that the most important aspects in a headshot are that it be clear and not too close up, casting directors want to see your hair, face, and body type, she said.

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Never Too Young To Go Big

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By Hilary Broman, Staff Reporter
Iris Delval is a 16-year-old psychology major at CNM who is also an artist, a singer, a baker and a writer.
She had always been interested in psychology but it was her Intro to Psychology teacher who inspired her to change her major from medical lab technician to psychology, she said.
“She loves her job. It’s incredible how she talks so passionately about her work,” she explained.
Delval’s goal is to specialize in clinical psychology, she said.
Delval is half way through the psychology program at CNM and she will receive her associates degree by the time she is 17 years old, she stated.
“A lot of people think I am in the dual enrollment program,” Delval said, “but I graduated high school when I was 15.”
Delval went to a charter school when she was younger, she skipped ninth grade and then finished up her diploma at an online school, she explained.
“It’s different being in college, I never really had the high school experience in a classroom setting,” she said.
Although Delval is busy with school she also takes time to focus on her creative outlets, she stated.
“I love to bake!” expressed Delval, “I’ve been baking ever since I was young.”
Delval bakes for events for family and friends, she said.
“I’ve never made a wedding cake but I recently made cannoli for my brother’s wedding,” she explained.
Her specialty is cheesecake, she said.
She has made cheesecakes for a couple of her classes and said that she hopes to open her own bakery one day.
Delval also enjoys drawing and she believes that art will help her in her career as a clinical psychologist, she explained.
“I think that art is a stress relieving activity,” she said.
She thinks that art will be a good tool to use to help her future clients relive stress, she explained.
Her artistic inspirations come from abstract and surrealist art, she said.
Delval specializes in pencil and sharpie drawings, she said.
“I am taking an art class next term! I am excited because I’ve never taken an art class before,” she said.
Delval stated that her parents are extremely supportive in all her professional and creative endeavors.
She also enjoys singing as a hobby, she said.
“My dad wanted me to try out for The Voice,” she said, “but I prefer to sing just for the love of it.”
Delval realizes the importance of making time for creativity to blossom while pursuing an education, she said.
“I’m also writing a sci-fi book!” Delval explained excitedly, “I’ve been working on it for about a year!”
When Delval finishes her degree she hopes to move to Pennsylvania for a change of atmosphere, she said.
“It’s not too hot, it’s not too cold and it rains a lot there. I love the rain,” she said.
For now, Delval is concentrating on finishing her associates degree at CNM and enjoying her creative outlets, she said.
To check out Delval’s art and contact her to bake for events follow her on Instagram at the_lovely_iris_
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Paws Up for College

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By Hilary Broman

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The Dean of Students office and the security department partnered with the Children’s cancer fund of New Mexico to host Paws Up for College, said Libby Fatta, the Paws Up for College event coordinator.

“We wanted to organize a full day of college for all of the children who are battling cancer and who are associated with the Cancer Fund of New Mexico,” she stated.

CNM hosted the event on July 29 at Main Campus.

They arrived on campus between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., they had an orientation where they checked in and got students IDs as well as backpacks with school supplies, water bottles and a T-shirt, she said.

About 30 students attended on Friday, ranging from ages 6 to 18, she said.

“We were really excited to have the variety of age groups” she stated, “We paired some of the older teenagers with the younger ones so they could have that mentorship within the day.”

The levels of illness of the children were also varied, Fatta said, “Some were healthier than others.”

There were between 30 and 40 volunteers including staff and students from the dean of student’s office, the security department, the marketing and communications office, the foundations office and the executive council of students, Fatta explained.

Chief Corvino from the security department had the idea for this event, Fatta said.

“He previously organized a hero academy with the Albuquerque Police Academy where they did a similar event.” Fatta explained “They would have the children from the Cancer Fund of New Mexico do a day of police training and at the end of the day they were rewarded a badge. We wanted to do something similar but in a college setting.”

Fatta’s motivation for the event was to provide an enriching experience for the children, she said.

“I feel terrible that cancer is something that they have to go through especially at such a young age but I hope they were inspired to keep dreaming about college and pursuing a degree,” she expressed.

Fatta stated that she is optimistic that this will become an annual event.

The Grove Café and the Executive Council of Students sponsored breakfast, she said.

After breakfast the students attended five classes throughout the day, she said.

The first class was a fitness class where they learned basic fitness information and participated in fitness activities, she said.

The second class was in the simulation lab where the students learned how to do different medical simulations, Fatta said.

After that they went to lunch, which was sponsored by Saggios, she said.

At lunch they participated in a painting activity where the students painted their hands and put their handprints on a large piece of butcher paper, Fatta explained.

In the third class of the day the students learned how to use Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) equipment.

The fourth class was a truck-driving demo and they ended the day in a culinary class where they made chocolate dipped strawberries, Fatta said.

“We wanted to give them different types of program options throughout the day so they could know that there are more than just the normal degree options,” Fatta expressed.

At the end of the day there was a graduation ceremony where the students earned a Suncat studies certificate, Fatta stated, each student was allowed to invite two family members to the ceremony.

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Discounts All Around

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By Whitney Browneller, Staff Reporter
CNM and UNM students who have a valid student I.D. are able to get discounts at various places across Albuquerque and even online.
REGAL CINEMAS: offers 10% off movie tickets to students with a vaild I.D.
JOANN’S: Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts store offers a student discount program. Students ages 14 and older can go online and register for the program. Those who are registered are able to get 10% off their purchases and are able to use additional coupons. Jo-Ann customers are also able to use multiple coupons in one visit, not the same coupon though.
AMAZON: Amazon offers students 50% off their Amazon Prime services, which includes two-day shipping, video streaming, and a free six-month trial before you have to pay anything. Just visit the link below. https://www.amazon.com/gp/student/signup/info?ie=UTF8&hvadid=58820639035&hvdev=c&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvpone=&hvpos=1t1&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvrand=16125314376528815031&ref=pd_sl_8wzbfj88rx_b&ref_=sm_mkt_paper&tag=googhydr-20
PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Albuquerque public libraries offer free passes to local museums and to the zoo for check-out. You must have a valid public library card and not all passes are always available. It is on a first come, first serve basis.
CHOCOLATE DUDE ABQ: If students subscribe to receive the Chocolate Dude newsletter, they receive a coupon to pick up a free caramel apple at The Chocolate Dude store which is located at 3339 Central Ave. NE, Suite E. in Nob Hill.
GOODWILL: Every Monday the Goodwill thrift stores throughout Albuquerque offer 25% off.
SPOTIFY: Spotify premium is available to students for 50% off if they use their student email and sign up under the student offer.
AMTRACK: The Amtrak now offers 15% off the lowest value or flexible fare when students book at least 3 days in advance. There are some limitations. Students must have a valid I.D. and must be between the ages of 13-25. It is also not combinable with any other discount offer.
WAFFLE HOUSE: The Waffle House on Yale boulevard offers students 10% off their purchase with a student I.D.

MODCLOTH: Modcloth, an online clothing store, offers 15% off for college students when they register here (http://www.modcloth.com/students)
OTHER: Unidays is a website that offers multiple discounts to college students (https://www.myunidays.com/)
AMORE NEAPOLITAN PIZZERIA: get 10% off with a vaild student I.D. located at 2929 Monte Vista Blvd NE.