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Five and why: Five favorite books from Blue Mesa Review's Hayley Peterson

Luisa Pennington | November 19

Hayley Peterson is the editor in chief of the University of New Mexico’s literary magazine, Blue Mesa Review. She is earning her Master’s of Fine Arts in nonfiction and is currently writing both a memoir and poetry collection. Her work explores themes of gender, sexuality and power dynamics. As an MFA student involved in the publishing community, Peterson comes across a lot of literature. So, when the Daily Lobo reached out to ask her what her five favorite books were and why, this is what she narrowed her favorite works down to.

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Brewery and UNM collab on new beer

Justin Garcia | November 15

It was a full house at the Rio Bravo Brewery on Monday night. Lobo Talk, a sports talk show, and many of the other Rio Bravo patrons dressed in cherry and silver, were out drinking the new cherry-flavored wheat beer, El Lobo Rojo, created by Rio Bravo in honor of the University. The live broadcast of Lobo Talk was set up in the back. The head coach of the University of New Mexico football team Bob Davie sat down with show’s hosts to discuss last Saturday’s game.

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Art student explores what makes a house a home

Veronica Apodaca | November 15

The idea of home is something that is central to the human experience, and something that Ariane Crummer explores in her Bachelor of Fine Arts honors thesis exhibition. Entitled “House ≠ Home,” the exhibit focuses on what turns a place into a home. Crummer’s inspiration for this project came from her experience moving from New York to New Mexico.

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Candlelight vigil held in front of Zimmerman Library

Tiffani Watteyne | November 14

A candlelight vigil titled “Each One of Us Defines All of Us was held last Thursday outside Zimmerman Library at the University of New Mexico. The candlelight vigil was a showing for inclusion, tolerance, peace and understanding of each other and individual experience. There was no single group or individual asked to attend for a particular reason and the attendance reflected that in the variety of attendees that came together to share in the vigil.

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Shakespeare's "As You Like It" performed at Popejoy

Veronica Apodaca | November 12

The University of New Mexico theatre department opened its last show of the semester, “As You Like It,” last Thursday. The lighthearted play was brought to life by the hard work of the actors, along with the beautiful set and costumes that added even more vibrancy to the play’s atmosphere. The play centers around Rosalind, a young noblewoman who is forced to flee from her uncle’s court when he fears that she is more loyal to her banished father than to him. Accompanied by Touchstone, the court jester, and Celia, her cousin and dearest friend, she disguises herself as a man and takes refuge in the Forest of Arden. While she is there, she encounters Orlando, the young man that she fell in love with while she was still at court, who has been forced by his vengeful older brother to abandon his home and come to the forest.

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Queer Student Alliance hosts annual drag show

Justine Lopez | November 12

The 10th annual Queer Student Alliance (QSA) Drag Show took place in the Student Union Building Saturday evening. This year’s theme was dubbed “Space Glamp” and featured both amateur and professional drag performers. “It’s like glamorous camping – boujee camping ,” said QSA co-chair Jude Ripley. “Instead of a tent and a campfire you have heated tents and an RV.” Ripley said the original theme was supposed to be “extra-terrestrial” but changed it to avoid repeating the same theme as New Mexico Pride.

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Actors shine in heart-wrenching "Beautiful Boy"

Colton Newman | November 12

Pulling from moments exposed in Nic Sheff’s memoir “Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines” and carefully stitching them together with recollections from his father, David Sheff’s, own memoir “Beautiful Boy,” director Felix van Groeningen and lead actors Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet bring to life an all too familiar vignette of America’s crippling opioid addiction. Memories are rarely reflected in linear timelines and are seemingly provoked by sensory triggers unique to each person — these can come in the form of objects, smells and locations. This is the framework which “Beautiful Boy” is built on.

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Native Beats Concert raises awareness

Justine Lopez | November 12

The University of New Mexico’s KIVA Club hosted the 15th Annual Native Beats Concert on Sunday in the Student Union Building. Signs were draped along the performance space with messages that read “Abolish ICE” and “Protect Chaco Canyon.” Indigenous musicians and vendors participated to benefit Native communities in the Chaco Canyon area who are affected by fracking, a drilling process that extracts natural gas and oil. Performances ranged in genre from spoken word, to hip-hop and rock. The KIVA Club encouraged performers to speak about issues that affect their own communities to offer different tribal perspectives.

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UNM hosts exhibit for young artists

Luisa Pennington | November 12

Students from public, private and charter schools around New Mexico now have their art on display in the Masley Art Gallery at the University of New Mexico, an exhibit that runs until Dec. 7. The exhibit gives sixth through 12th graders the opportunity to show their artwork in a professional venue. Students were encouraged to submit works in a variety of different mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media and video.

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Marigold Parade celebrates Dia de los Muertos

Marco Torrez | November 5

Dia de los Muertos, the Day of The Dead, is a multi-generational, deep-rooted Mexican tradition and for almost the past three decades it has been celebrated as a public parade throughout the South Valley in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This past Sunday marked the 26th annual Dia De Los Muertos Marigold Parade. The event began at 2 p.m. but crowds of people started to gather on the streets up to an hour before to get the best spots to see the upcoming parade. Kristin Barendsen, a New Mexico local, said that she has come to the South Valley’s Dia De Los Muertos Marigold Parade for more than five years. She said that she dresses up every single year with her friends and family.

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Student sculptor defines her identity through different mediums

Shayla Cunico | November 2

Editor's note: a video piece that is paired with this article is published on the Daily Lobo’s YouTube page, with segments of both the interview and shots of the art in the gallery described throughout. The John Sommers Gallery, enveloped inside the University of New Mexico’s Art Building, hosts a rotation of student work throughout each semester, with graduate student Hazel Batrezchavez taking over the last few weeks. Batrezchavez stood in an all black outfit, contrasting with the white walls of the gallery space. She is an artist, but more specifically a sculptor, standing at a solid 5 feet, 2 inches next to her sizable works of art.

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Popejoy cancels student discounts for Broadway performances

Shayla Cunico | October 28

The University of New Mexico’s performance hall, Popejoy Hall, has announced they are pulling back student discounts for Broadway productions due to issues with funding provided by the Student Fee Review Board (SFRB). By mid-September most of the student fee revenue that was dispersed to Popejoy was used up due to student subscriptions and the high demand for Wicked tickets, according to Terry Davis, the marketing manager for PopeJoy Hall. That, paired with UNM’s decrease in student enrollment, hit Popejoy in their pockets. UNM’s enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year is down by 7.17 percent from last year according to the Fall 2018 official enrollment report.

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SUB hosts Halloween Bingo

Luisa Pennington | October 28

The University of New Mexico’s Student Programming in the Student Union Building hosted Halloween Bingo on Friday at 8 p.m. in the SUB. The event, which is part of UNM’s UNI Nights, attracted around 100 University students. Students with a valid UNM ID were welcomed into the event, receiving a free fanny pack and candy. For those interested in following the UNM SUB’s Instagram or Snapchat, an additional chance to win a UNI Nights mug was offered through a raffle.

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Five and Why: Local drag queen Avery Taureaux's favorite albums

Yana Apostalon | October 25

With the help of some make up and carefully crafted outfits, Freddie Bell turns into Avery Taureaux on the stages of Sidewinders Bar, Albuquerque Social Club, Twist Nightclub, Zullo’s Bar and Bistro and The Clubhouse; Alternative Lifestyle Club. What started with being an attendee at RuPaul’s Drag Race event at Sidewinders, dressed as the famous Naomi Smalls, turned into several performances in clubs across Albuquerque as Avery. As a wardrobe stylist, Avery puts thought into the functionality and aesthetic of each outfit. Her routines involve drops and intensive choreography so there is little room for wardrobe malfunctions.

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Artists panel discusses crossover of art and activism

Macey Rose | October 23

The power of art as a form of activism was discussed at the University of New Mexico’s Art Museum this past Thursday among a panel of three artists and guest presenters who came to give insight on the matter. The crowd of people took their seats in the upper base room of UNM’s Art Museum, with the essence of freedom pride in the midst. A glimpse of the “For Freedoms” interactive art exhibit acted as a backdrop for the three panelists, reflecting the discussion about to ensue that evening. Sheri Crider, a visual artist and owner of Sanitary Tortilla Factory was present, along with Daryl Lucero, an Isleta artist, educator, facilitator and food grower. Gabrielle Uballez was another panelist as well, and currently serves as the Minister of Collaboration and Activation for the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture.

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Broadway sensation "Wicked" makes stop at Popejoy

Veronica Apodaca | October 22

Popejoy Hall, known for attracting high profile performances to New Mexico, saw the return of the national touring production of the Broadway phenomenon “Wicked” on Oct. 17. The show tells the story behind the two iconic witches of “The Wizard of Oz.” Its powerful narrative of female friendship and the far-reaching effects of oppression told through a clever script and beautiful songs has made it an international success, and Albuquerque audiences share in the enthusiasm. “Albuquerque seems to be incredibly receptive to Broadway,” said Jan Turri, the local publicist for the Broadway in New Mexico series at Popejoy. “Popejoy is one of the best houses, and it’s the perfect place for Broadway.”

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Hundreds of runners participate in Duke City Marathon

Justine Lopez | October 22

Sunday, hundreds of runners gathered downtown at Civic Plaza for the 35th annual Duke City Marathon. The marathon kicked off at 7 a.m. and was followed by a marathon relay, half marathon, 10k and 5k. Runners took their mark and dashed down 3rd Street at the sound of the starting pistol. Some participants took off clad in tutus, and others sported no shoes at all. A family of five wore different colored shirts with Pokémon characters printed on the front. Every runner wore a bib indicating which event they were in. University of New Mexico alumna, Holly Armstrong, participated in the 5K race this year alongside her husband. She said she did not train prior to the race but wanted to take part to enjoy herself.

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"Breaking Bad" creator hosts Q&A at UNM

Luisa Pennington | October 21

On Thursday, a crowd of over 400 people gathered at the University of New Mexico’s Student Union Building to listen to a “Breaking Bad” ABQ and A session that featured show creator Vince Gilligan and Mayor Tim Keller. Hosted by the UNM’s Honors College, “Breaking Bad” ABQ and A was the first lecture in the Carruthers Lecture Series. In order to recognize the importance of higher education, the Garry Carruthers Chair in Honors Endowment funds the series. This year’s title is “My New Mexico.” Specifically, the Q&A was made possible by the hand-selected Honors College Council members whose duties are to promote the honors program and bring attractions to the University. It was also created to teach council members about the state and its culture. The Q&A was lead by Honors College Associate Professor, Ryan Swanson.

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In-Nov-Action highlights students' dancing skills

Tiffani Watteyne | October 18

On Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Elizabeth Waters Center for Dance at Carlisle Gym, the In-Nov-Action Concert will begin showing off the choreography and performances done by selected students at the University of New Mexico. “Alongside the faculty in the dance program, Professor Encinias and I select the works to be performed and mentor students on their choreographic creations,” said Vladimir Conde Reche, one of the Artistic Directors for In-Nov-Action as well as the Associated Chair in the Department of Theatre and Dance and associate professor at UNM. Eva Encinias-Sandoval is involved as an artistic director, along with Reche. Encinias is a full time professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance, as well as the person in charge of the Flamenco Concentration in the dance program at UNM.

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Famous comic performs at the SUB

Makayla Grijalva | October 18

Students filled the Student Union Building ballrooms in order to see comedian Azhar Usman perform on Tuesday in a free event hosted by Associated Students of the University of New Mexico’s group, Student Special Events. Usman, a Chicago native, has previously opened for fellow comedians including Dave Chappelle. He assisted in writing Hasan Minhaj’s White House Correspondents speech. He also had his hand in producing several stand-up specials and has his own in the works.