We may not have gotten the day off from school on Presidents’ Day, but the Daily Lobo wanted to take a moment and reflect on the central tenet on which this country was founded – freedom. We compiled a bunch of freebies from which you can choose freely. Freedom for everybody, no matter your political affiliation. George Washington would have been proud.
MARDI GRAS
TODAY
We’re a couple hundred miles from New Orleans, but UNM still wants to get in on the party. Students can celebrate Mardi Gras in the SUB from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Root beer pong substitutes for alcohol, and I doubt there will be any boob flashing, but at least UNM is trying. You can even decorate your own mask and wear it for anonymity if you do decide to flash the crowd.
PHOTOGRAPHY TALK
TODAY
Danny Lyon is a photojournalist famous for completely immersing himself in his subjects. He became a member of the Chicago Outlaws Motorcycle Club so he could capture intimate moments with his camera. He also documented on film the lives of inmates on death row. He will sign his book after speaking at the UNM Art Museum at 5:30 p.m.
PEPPERCORN SHRIMP
WEDNESDAY
Organizations across campus bribe students to come to meetings or events by advertising free food. But this week, you don’t have to sit through any boring talks to receive your free meal. Panda Express is offering free peppercorn shrimp with a coupon that can be found at PandaExpress.com or follow the QR code. This deal doesn’t seem fishy but ends when supplies run out, so get there as early as you can handle seafood. The nearest Panda Express is at 2820 Central Avenue S.E. next to RadioShack.
TOUCHPOOL TRAINING
WEDNESDAY
The aquarium is holding free training sessions for volunteers willing to work with invertebrates, sharks and stingrays. The aquarium encourages two hours per week of volunteer service, but that amount is not required. Volunteers work with children, who can be as deadly as stingrays, so prepare yourself. The training runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You can call the BioPark at 505-848-7172 for more information.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
THURSDAY
Watch UNM’s best student musicians duke it out for a spot at Fiestas 2012. Previous acts at Fiestas include Twista, the Shins and Girl Talk, so I’m sure all the bands are putting on their game faces. No matter who wins, it will be a night filled with quality local music from pop to metal – something for everyone. The show starts at 6 p.m. in the SUB Ballrooms.
PIE
THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 9
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Maybe you’re super talented, but I know I can’t bake a cherry pie. Anyone as inept in the kitchen as me is in luck. Waffle House is giving away free pie, so all you have to do is get yourself over to the nearest location which is at 2250 Yale Blvd. S.E. near the airport. You’ll need the coupon to redeem your slice; to find it head to wafflehouse.com or follow the QR code.
FISHING FAIR
SATURDAY
This event is designed for little ones ages four through 12, perfect for students with young families. I didn’t know there were any natural fish in Albuquerque, but apparently they are alive and well at Tingley Beach. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the beach is at 1800 Tingley Drive S.W.
