Lauren Poole, also known as Lynette, appears in a commercial for this year’s New Mexico State Fair with Chicharrón the pig. Poole is the star of the viral “S**t Burqueños Say” YouTube video. Her appearance at an event meant to acclimate international students to New Mexico sparked debate on some online comment boards. Users said the Lynette character promotes negative stereotypes.
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Leila Chapa | May 4Children make origami kites to honor children who have been killed in Gaza, displayed at First Unitarian Church for the Community Kite Project for Gaza Press Conference and Open House on April 28.
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Maria Fernandez | April 13Rapper Waka Flaka Flame performs for students at ASUNM’s Fiestas on Johnson Field on Saturday, April 11.
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Maria Fernandez | February 15UNM Lobos guard, Joana Magalhães (3), faces off against Colorado State guard Lexus Bargesser during the UNM versus Colorado State at The Pit on Saturday, Feb. 14.


