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Art exhibit memorializes deceased photographer

Ariel Lutnesky | April 23

The UNM Art Museum is remembering Patrick Nagatani, a UNM Regents’ Professor who taught photography, with an upcoming exhibition, “Patrick Nagatani: A Survey of Early Photographs.” This show will feature work Nagatani made in his early stages of becoming the well-known artist he grew to be, said Mary Statzer, the curator of the exhibit. “This exhibition is in celebration of his life and work and his career as a teacher,” Statzer said. “We received a large gift of photographs from him before he died last year, and this show is comprised of many of those works that came in that gift. They're actually photographs that he made before he came to New Mexico. They are works that have not been seen as often here, in New Mexico — some of which haven't been seen or exhibited in a long time.”

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Exhibit displays well-traveled books

Ariel Lutnesky | April 23

Do you ever look a book and wonder where it has traveled? In the Frank Waters Room in Zimmerman Library at the University of New Mexico, there is an exhibit of books that have traveled all around the United States, called the “University Presses Book, Jacket and Journal Show.” The books displayed in the show are winners of a design competition that the Association of University Presses holds every year, said Lisa Tremaine, the art director and production manager of UNM Press.

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Culture

Prof's book explores the power of empathy

Nichole Harwood | April 23

An individual's capacity for compassion and empathy is portrayed as a powerful tool in “The Compassionate Connection: The Healing Power of Empathy and Mindful Listening,” written by University of New Mexico Professor and Chair for Family and Community Medicine David Rakel, M.D. Throughout the book, Rakel tells a series of stories from the medical field, delving into the power of empathy and expanding on the relationships individuals create with those they meet both medical professional and patient.

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Culture

"Culturas Del Sol" mural brightens up Popejoy

Megan Holmen | April 23

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles on different UNM public art pieces. Continue to follow the Daily Lobo for more. The University of New Mexico has over 25 pieces of public art. One of these pieces titled “Culturas Del Sol” by James Jacob is a Talavera Tile mural found in the UNM Center for the Arts outside Popejoy Hall in the foyer of the Center for the Arts. Made in 1996, “Culturas Del Sol” translates to cultures of the sun.

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Photo Story: The wonderful world of unique cars

Madison Spratto | April 22

I am no expert, but I can appreciate a good car when I see one. This past spring break I had the chance to visit the Concours d’Elegance car show in Amelia Island, Florida, where my parents live. The island’s Concours d’Elegance has been around since 1996 and features restored trucks, race cars and kit cars. Also featured were concept cars from big-name companies, and smaller ones I had never heard of, all with futuristic elements, like endless windows and GPS systems projected onto the windshield.

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Music

TAO brings Japanese drumming to Popejoy

Aubrie Powell | April 22

On their second tour in the United States DRUM TAO once again visited Albuquerque’s Popejoy Hall Friday.

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News

Wonder Cabinet series blends science and art

Megan Holmen | April 20

The Tamarind Institute, a part of the University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts, will be hosting a three-day-long series of talks featuring a variety of speakers.

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Green Issue — UNM to plant trees for National Arbor Day

Ariel Lutnesky | April 19

In celebration of National Arbor Day, the grounds and landscaping department will be planting different kinds of trees around campus the week of April 23 through 27. Alan Billau, the arboriculture supervisor for the department, said these plantings, which are open to everyone, are a good way to connect with the community.

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Culture

Book Review: “She Wolf and Cub” tells powerful story through cyborg’s accidental motherhood

Nichole Harwood | April 16

Lilith Saintcrow’s “She Wolf and Cub” succeeds in so many ways where other dystopian worlds before have failed. Dystopian futures are not generally the most unique of settings. It’s been done before, but perhaps because Saintcrow is so willing to push the limits it has never been done quite like this. Saintcrow poses the question on her website: “Have you ever said to yourself, ‘Self, where are all the cyborg assassin Westerns, because I really want to read one?’” She responded by writing one herself. Answering a need most of us didn’t even know we wanted.

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Culture

Author discusses his poetry with the Lobo

Shayla Cunico | April 16

Writer and poet Scott Laudati is the author of “Play The Devil,” “Hawaiian Shirts in The Electric Chair,” among other creations. He sat down with the Daily Lobo to discuss his latest addition to the world of poetry, “Bone House.” The New Jersey native said he started writing at the young age of 14.

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Reward recognizes undergraduate research

Catherine Stringam | April 15

The Jim and Mary Lois Hulsman Undergraduate Library Research Awards recognized the six winners of their inaugural competition Wednesday afternoon in Zimmerman Library. The awards recognize students who produce outstanding research using library resources and sophisticated information literacy skills. “The idea for this program came from our library faculty and staff,” said Associate Dean of Public Services Mark Emmons. “They lobbied to create a recognition program that would celebrate outstanding research done by our (University of New Mexico) undergraduate students.”

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Culture

Movie Review: "Tyler Perry's Acrimony" suffers from poor writing

Timber Mabes | April 15

“Tyler Perry’s Acrimony” does not live up to its trailer. With the movie’s tagline being “hell hath no fury,” I went into the theater expecting to sit through a drama about a wife’s actions after she learned her husband was cheating. Maybe she would threaten to reveal his secrets to everyone he knows, maybe she would leave him for her girlfriends or another man. All I knew from the tagline was that she was going to "bring hell."

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Culture

UNM org promotes entrepreneurship

Annie Edwards | April 15

The University of New Mexico Entrepreneurs began in 2016 as a chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization and has since grown, hosting workshops, talks and creating a space for those interested in entrepreneurship. “Entrepreneurship isn’t a billionaire business owner or someone who makes business deals every day. Entrepreneurship is a characteristic defined by people who want to make a difference in the world,” said Juan Unger, one of the lead marketers on UNME’s board.

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SWE president pushes past “imposter syndrome”

Sarah East | April 15

“There’s a lot of struggle with imposter syndrome and feeling like you’re not up to par with your peers, even though you are and that can be difficult,” said the Society of Women Engineers President Maria Kelly. Kelly pushes past “imposter syndrome” and utilizes her position to help give other girls in the science technology engineering and mathematics program a sense of confidence.

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Movie Review: Anderson’s “Isle of Dogs” is engaging, quirky, relevant

Hector Valverde | April 14

Is there anything on Earth as pure as a dog’s love? It’s obvious how much Wes Anderson adores our canine companions in his animated love-letter to man’s best friend, “Isle of Dogs,” a film that’s as grungy and loveable as the fur on a mangy mutt’s back. In a nightmare future, Japan has exiled its entire dog population to Trash Island after an outbreak of dog flu virus.

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Culture

Dance production presents student choreography

Marisa Cabanillas | April 13

“Exposure: A Student Choreography Showcase” will run Friday through April 21 at the Elizabeth Waters Center for Dance, giving students the chance to perform their own choreography with a variety of styles, such as African and contemporary. “I think my dance is more of an exploration — and this is true for a lot of the dances that are going to be in the show — rather than coming to a conclusion. We are all asking questions through dance,” said Julianna Massa, a dance major, who will be performing her own solo piece.

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Marjorie Goldstein helps finance medical orgs

Amy Byres | April 12

The University of New Mexico’s Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial officer at UNM Medical Group, Inc. Marjorie Goldstein said she considers herself to be a humble person that has had success due to her strong financial capabilities. She helped raise $143 million in financing to open UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center, according to Albuquerque Business First.

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Alum credits the Lobo for his journalism career

Elizabeth Sanchez | April 11

Damian Garde started his career in journalism at a young age. He was 15 when he started writing for the Youth Express page for the Albuquerque Journal. Upon starting college in 2006, he knew he had an interest in journalism and decided to apply for the Daily Lobo, he said. Garde worked at the Lobo throughout his time at the University of New Mexico. He started as a culture reporter and later worked as deputy culture editor, copy chief, managing editor and editor-in-chief. During his last year at UNM, he held the positions of both copy editor and a columnist, he said.

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Movie Review: “Pacific Rim: Uprising” doesn’t live up to original

Hector Valverde | April 11

2013’s “Pacific Rim” gave me exactly what I was promised: giant robots beating the living pulp out of giant monsters. The film was nothing more than a big, really fun time, but it handled itself well, and its success can be largely attributed to Guillermo del Toro’s excellent direction. Five years later “Pacific Rim: Uprising,” is pretty good — it’s just missing that special del Toro touch that made its predecessor great.

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Brief: “The Book of Mormon” returns to Popejoy

Sherri Barth | April 10

Winner of nine Tony awards including Best Musical, Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s “The Book Of Mormon” will be showing at Popejoy Hall from now through April 15 for its second year at the University of New Mexico. “Part of Popejoy’s mission is to bring diverse programming to our community,” said Tom Tkach, Director of Popejoy Hall. “We’re happy to welcome back ‘The Book of Mormon’ as yet another well-received success in the Broadway in New Mexico season.”