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Gathering empowers visitors

Thousands of Native Americans traveled great distances to celebrate and preserve their various cultures at last weekend’s Gathering of Nations.

Show Me How: to string a guitar

Changing the guitar strings on a guitar can be intimidating for someone who has never been shown how to do so. Deo Nevarez, an employee of Marc’s Guitar Center, demonstrates how stringing a guitar can easily be accomplished on a nylon-string acoustic guitar.

Show me how: to cornrow hair

Cornrow braids are one of the oldest hairstyles, worn predominantly in African cultures dating as far back as 3500 BCE, and are still worn today in many different styles by many cultures across the world.

Show me how: to change car oil

An important maintenance tip for making sure a vehicle runs smoothly is change the oil regularly. Brad Begay, a Pep Boys mechanic, shows how easy it is for anyone to do this preventative measure.

Religious groups feel neglected

Only eight of the 30 religious student organizations on campus are not a branch of Christianity, and not everyone agrees whether UNM does enough to support these groups.

Show Me How: To make a Strawberry Frappé

Like a milkshake, the strawberry frappuccino is a cool, refreshing drink easily made at home on hot summer days. Alexander Clash, a Starbucks barista, said a simple strawberry fappuccino can be made with a few simple ingredients.

Show me how: to sew a button

Favorite shirt lose a button? Sew it back on. Local crafter Elizabeth Galvez said sewing buttons requires just a couple of sewing supplies and a few simple steps to get those annoying little fasteners back in place.

Show Me How: To do weight squats

March is here and with spring break right around the corner, many will want to rush to the gym to work off those winter pounds. Adrian Prieto, a senior exercise science major, said a simple weight squat is a great way to tone the body when combined with a healthy diet.

Show Me How: to change a tire

Sooner or later, every driver is bound to end up with a flat tire. Not to worry though, as changing to a spare can be done in five minutes, said Nathan King, a local mechanic. King offered these simple steps for students who need to change a tire.

Show Me How: to change a bike tire

When it comes to fixing things, one can be put off by the thought of a long manual that comes with a warning about leaving the work to a professional, but some tasks, such as changing a bicycle tube, can be done in a few easy steps.

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Hair stylist Tiffany Clash demonstrates how to cornrow hair on Athena Mayen’s head.

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Windsor Knot

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Eldritch Knot

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Ben Webb checks his stove as he prepares to make a New Mexican-style Thanksgiving side dish at his restaurant A and B’s Lunchbox on Tuesday.

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Maggie Shepard, right, and her daughter Nova Shepard demonstrate how to make deodorant that is long-lasting and prevents bacteria from growing at a lower cost than commercial deodorants.