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Vibrant Vibratos
Nicole Perez | March 1Although opera is an artistic endeavor, the mechanics behind it are not.
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Youth performers relish roles in ‘intricate’ opera
Nicole Perez | March 1The opera “I Pagliacci” specifically calls for a group of children. For the UNM production, the music department called upon the UNM Children’s Chorus, and for many of the young performers, singing in operas is nothing new.
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Art show depicts time, change
Alexandra Swanberg | March 1When characters visit the past in sci-fi flicks, they know not to change anything; otherwise they risk drastically changing the future.
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Zoology conquers in ‘Battle’
Jeffrey Hertz | February 28The saying “less is more” rang true Thursday night, when fewer bands battled for a larger audience compared with last year’s event.
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The Weekly Free
Alex Swanberg | February 28With your precious spring break coming up in two weeks, you know you need to pinch your pennies so you can blow them all on a killer vacation.
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For Your Ears
Antonio Sanchez | February 28Everyone’s favorite KFC bucket-wearing guitar player is coming back to the Sunshine Theater this Wednesday. With 35 albums under his belt, Buckethead’s sway in the metal community as a virtuoso guitarist is no laughing matter.
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Wobbly axis causes leap year
Nicole Perez | February 28In the comic musical “Pirates of Penzance,” the main character Frederic thinks he will be released from servitude to pirates in the 21st year of his life — but he’s actually indentured until his 21st birth date.
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Where Are We?
February 27Every Monday the Daily Lobo challenges you to identify where we took our secret picture of the week.
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Fresh Moves
Alexandra Swanberg | February 23In the spirit of “keeping it fresh,” the UNM dance program hired two internationally renowned choreographers to teach dance students some new moves.
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Tips to truly enjoy a dance show
Alexandra Swanberg | February 23Anybody with a body can enjoy a dance performance, said UNM professor Mary Anne Santos Newhall. Newhall, professor of dance criticism, said people may be disappointed if they search for a narrative in the show, like in a theatre production.
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Lifestyled
Faerl Marie Torres | February 23Desert dwellers have neon sunsets and clean, crisp air, but the perks come at a cost: windy winters and very low humidity.
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Meet the bands pre-battle
Nicole Perez | February 23Gatsby Name origin: Band member Morgan Ching loves the book “The Great Gatsby.” Genre: alternative rock
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Dancer uses her art as therapy
Nicole Perez | February 22AirDance New Mexico is an alternative performance company that combines elements of dance, theater, circus arts and rock climbing.
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Fashion Q &A
Faerl Marie Torres | February 22Pedraza defines her style as “conservative stripper.” Although Pedraza said she typically rocks sequins, today she sports a flowing bohemian dress under a chunky sweater cape.
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Fundraiser shows all types of beauty
Faerl Marie Torres | February 22“My black is beautiful,” a woman says into the camera. “My black is historical.” “My black is powerful.” “My black is universal.”
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Juvenile offenders get mentors
Antonio Sanchez | February 22According to the New Mexico Conference of Churches, more than half of the youths released from the New Mexico Juvenile Detention System will return.
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Cast portrays fever for fame
Justino Brokaw | February 21Productions of “The Cripple of Inishmaan” typically find humor in the story of a crippled orphan, but the Vortex production strikes a tough balance between comedy and tragedy.
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The Weekly Free
Nicole Perez | February 21We 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.
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Where Are We?
February 20Every Monday the Daily Lobo challenges you to identify where we took our secret picture of the week.
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The Vagina Monologues
Alexandra Swanberg | February 16The UNM production of “The Vagina Monologues” — a series of performances about vagina-related topics such as masturbation, pubic hair, menstruation, rape and female genital mutilation (FGM) — will include men.
