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PINK bus tour stops by UNM

Macey Rose | October 7

If you were walking through campus on Oct. 4, you were sure to see the massive PINK bus in the heart of Smith Plaza. The Victoria’s Secret PINK Tour is an annual event at select universities across the nation, and the University of New Mexico happens to be one of the chosen college campuses. “I’m already a big fan of PINK, so when I saw that they came I was really excited,” said Mahira Thabata, a sophomore at UNM. “I like to see if they have new merchandise and love that they brought some (of) their winter collection to UNM.”

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"Under Milk Wood" tells unique story

Veronica Apodaca | October 3

The University of New Mexico’s theatre department opened its season on Sept. 26 with “Under Milk Wood,” a lyrical depiction of life in a small Welsh town. Originally written by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas as a radio play for the BBC, the story examines how memory and imagination impact the interactions between people in their daily lives. Unlike plays which rely on realism, Thomas’ poetic descriptions of the events in the town create a unique storytelling atmosphere, with the audience being very aware that they are witnessing a performance.

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USITT helps students with careers in theater management

Veronica Apodaca | October 3

The University of New Mexico’s chapter of United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), held its first meeting this week on Oct. 3. This is a group of students studying the technical elements of theatre, such as stagecraft, stage management and lighting and costume design. The group said that it is important for students to be prepared to enter careers after graduating, and USITT helps them gain education and form connections in their chosen fields. USITT meets every other Tuesday at 4 p.m. in UNM’s Center for the Arts. The main purpose of these meetings is to prepare for the annual USITT conference.

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SUB and Satellite offer tea tasting event for students

Luisa Pennington | October 1

The University of New Mexico’s Student Union Building, in part with Satellite Coffee, hosted a tea tasting event Friday, Sept. 28, as part of the UNM’s UNI Nights, students were invited to taste a variety of teas and eat from a selection of foods. Students with a valid ID were allowed free entry and the first 60 guests were gifted a tea mug embellished with a lobo. Upon entering, students were given a raffle ticket for chances to win a hydro flask or a hammock at the end of the night. Once students entered the SUB, they were invited to eat from a variety of hors d'oeuvre and desserts including spring rolls, quiches and scones. Before the tea, flavored water was also provided.

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TEDxABQ highlights the uniqueness of Albuquerque

Megan Holmen | September 30

Burqueños gathered for a two-day TEDxABQ event chalk full of speakers, dancers, musicians and activities at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Sept. 28 and 29. This year marked the 9th annual TEDxABQ event. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design, and TEDxABQ is a yearly independently organized event run by members of the Albuquerque community. This year was the first time TEDxABQ held a two day event. The event had 20 different speakers and focused on Albuquerque and New Mexico as a whole, delving into issues that hit close to home. Friday’s event was called “Imagine Albuquerque” and Saturday was the main event. Friday night included six speakers and multiple performers, all who focused on Albuquerque and ideas surrounding the unique heritage and the close knit community of ABQ. Speakers discussed entrepreneurship, education, history, language and teenage pregnancy — and these were just a handful of the topic touched on.

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Drag Bingo teaches LGBTQ history

Veronica Apodaca | September 30

On Sept. 26, Generation Action hosted a drag bingo night at Winning Coffee as part of Sex Week, a series of events that is held by the group every fall semester. Funded by Planned Parenthood Votes New Mexico, the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood in the state, Generation Action aims to eradicate the cultural stigma around discussions on reproductive rights and the exploration of sexuality and safe sex. The group also makes sure to give a voice to victims of sexual assault, with one of their most well-known events being Survivors Stand, formerly called Take Back the Night, held every spring semester at the University of New Mexico.

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Fall bucket list for New Mexico

Macey Rose | September 30

In the midst of Albuquerque's seasonal transition, there are so many things to do with all the time the fall season has to offer. Albuquerque has a variety of fall events coming up, along with events for those who celebrate Halloween as well. The Daily Lobo has put together a list of things to check off of your bucket list before fall 2018 comes to an end.

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Five and Why: Terry Davis' favorite musicals

Yana Apostalon | September 27

Terry Davis, the marketing manager for Popejoy Hall the past 20 years, is passionate about musicals. He has been involved in the arts since the fourth grade, the beginning of a lifelong devotion sparked by playing the drums. A co-producer of the New Mexico High School Musical Theatre Awards, Davis spreads support for theatre through New Mexico high schools. He encourages students to delve into theatrical texts and enjoy the creative storylines developed with artistic flares. Here, Davis shares his top five musicals.

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Silent Night returns to UNM for homecoming

Tiffani Watteyne | September 27

On Thursday, Sept. 27 from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Silent Lights 2018 will be held on the Smith Plaza. The event is a silent disco that will feature six DJ’s throughout the evening with three DJ’s playing at a time. All of the music will be color coordinated for ease of syncing the sound to your headphones. Changing the channel on your headphones connects you to a different DJ on stage. For example, if you want to hear what the green DJ is playing simply switch channels and you’re listening to that music as your headset glows green.

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Student combines artificial intelligence and art

Shayla Cunico | September 27

Third year graduate student Zac Travis is the latest artist to occupy the John Sommers Gallery at the University of New Mexico. Travis is a student in the art department at the University of New Mexico in the photography area and is the visual artist and creator of Content Nausea. “My primary inspiration for Content Nausea resides in our persistent and almost absent minded use of technology,” Travis said. Travis utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to create text phrases calculated by an AI algorithm. Travis said he is interested in the idea of algorithmic processes and the way they are handled by corporate businesses.

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Therapy dogs come to UNM for homecoming

Megan Holmen | September 27

The University of New Mexico kicked off Wolfstock Homecoming week with “Peace, Love and Puppies” a dog kiss, furball-filled event Monday at Smith Plaza. Students could play with dogs from Southwest Corps of Canine Volunteers. There were nearly 10 dogs of all shapes and sizes, all of which were licenced therapy dogs. According to Sue MacEchan director of UNM Alumni Relations, this is the first time homecoming week has involved a dog therapy event. However, Southwest Corps of Canine Volunteers has come to UNM campus before on multiple occasions. UNM Alumni Relations is one of the groups in charge of organizing homecoming week along with other groups across campus. The idea fit in really well with the wolfstock theme too, MacEchan said.

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Lobo Spirit hosts Neon Skate for homecoming

Tiffani Watteyne | September 26

On Sept. 25 Lobo Spirit brought the second annual Neon Skate event with a glowing roller skating rink to campus for the University of New Mexico’s 2018 homecoming week celebration. “It’s like going back to the days were you were a little kid learning how to skate for the first time and then just bringing the neon theme to that with the black lights, I think it’s a great experience,” said Adam Biederwolf, director of Lobo Spirit. Lobo Spirit partnered with Neon Entertainment to bring a neon skate rink with complimentary roller skates for students to use. Lobo Spirit used black lights and music to set the environment for the portable roller skating rink that was set up in the ballrooms of the Student Union Building. Apparel such as glow sticks, glow bracelets and glow necklaces were passed out to the attendees to bring in the neon ambiance.

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UNM starts Woodstock themed homecoming week

Shayla Cunico | September 24

The University of New Mexico will be putting their own twist on the 1969 Woodstock festival for this year’s week-long Wolfstock, homecoming celebration. Starting Sept. 24, the UNM Alumni Association will work with campus staff, faculty and student organizations to put on events everyday starting at 11:30 p.m. that will continue throughout the week. Students can participate in 50 different homecoming week events.

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Five and why: President Stokes' favorite books

Luisa Pennington | September 24

President Garnett S. Stokes is the first female president of the University of New Mexico. Over the course of her life, Stokes earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Carson-Newman College in Tennessee and her master’s and doctoral degree in industrial and organizational psychology from the University of Georgia. Previously working for the University of Missouri, Florida State University and the University of Georgia, Stokes has received renowned praise for creating transformative academic environments. Stokes is also a fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, the American Psychological Association and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

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Aki Matsuri Festival highlights Japanese culture in ABQ

Macey Rose | September 24

On Sunday, the Veteran’s Memorial Park offered a look inside a culture over 5,000 miles away. The Aki Matsuri Festival, meaning “Fall Festival,” annually incorporates a variety of diverse elements within Japanese culture. On Sunday people from out of state and fellow New Mexicans gathered to see the cultural demonstrations that took place at the sunny, outdoor venue. The Japanese American Citizens League has been hosting Japanese culture festivals since the 80s, and has been a collective effort from all those involved to make the event a success.

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International Day of Peace celebrated on Johnson Field

Luisa Pennington | September 24

Dozens of children, students, activists and peace advocates joined together Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. on Johnson Field to create a human peace sign. In honor of the International Peace Day and Albuquerque Peace Week, this was the first human peace sign done in Albuquerque. Sponsored in part by the United Nations Association Albuquerque chapter, the Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice, GenUN at The University of New Mexico, the UNM Peace Studies Program and Campaign Nonviolence, the event was created in solidarity with several other events around the world encouraging peace.

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Aerie comes UNM to spread body positivity

Veronica Apodaca | September 19

Aerie brought its campus pop-up tour to the University of New Mexico on Sept. 17 and 18 to promote the brand’s new fall collection and new wireless push-up bra, as well as to spread a message of body positivity to students. This was the first time that Aerie has done a promotion at UNM, since it’s opening at the Coronado Mall in 2017. “I’m not a big fan of the mall, so I like pop-ups,” said Bethany Rivera, a psychology major at UNM, when explaining the appeal that the event held for her.

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Five and why: Kathleen Clawson's favorite books

Veronica Apodaca | September 19

Much like her work in the arts, Kathleen Clawson’s taste in books is unique and dynamic. She is a professor in the University of New Mexico’s Department of Theatre and Dance, where she directs shows, teaches classes in musical theatre and serves as the director of publicity for the department. Most recently, she directed the UNM production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Along with her work at UNM, she is also part of the staff at the Santa Fe Opera where she provides direction and vocal training. Here she describes her current favorite books which provide guidance and inspiration for her daily life.

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Mayor Keller promotes pop-up businesses in Downtown

Justine Lopez | September 19

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller unveiled a new business initiative to invite pop-up vendors to fill vacant business spaces downtown. This initiative is part of the One Albuquerque: Engage campaign and will feature a variety of local businesses and artisans to occupy spaces at 505 Central Avenue. This plan for economic development is aimed showcase the potential for these spaces and aims to encourage public safety. “We’re really looking to fill vacant spaces to affect the whole environment,” said Director of Marketing and Innovation Carlos Contreras. “More feet on the street and more eyes on the street. Just a more engaged area... we think that we can affect public safety and our local economy fairly positively in one effort.”

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"Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story" captures history of a national movement

Macey Rose | September 18

The six-part documentary series “Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story,” made its dramatic close on Monday, Sep. 10. The series recapped what occurred during the 2012 trial for the murder of Trayvon Martin, and how George Zimmerman’s defense team played a crucial role in his acquittal. One of the trials that took the nation by storm occured only six years ago. UNM students were present during this evocative moment in history, and were either touched by the case through the television, social media or protests. This nationally broadcasted trial ultimately led to the creation of the Black Lives Matter movement. “The whole movement of young people becoming active started with that not guilty verdict,” Reverend Al Sharpton said in an interview on the show.