Culture

Culture

Career Issue: California representative had his start at UNM

Kyle Land | February 4

Democrat Jerry McNerney is a United States Congressman, currently serving California’s 9th District, which includes parts of the East Bay Area and Central Valley. He is also an engineer and, perhaps most interestingly, a University of New Mexico alum. McNerney earned his bachelor’s and master’s degree from UNM, culminating with a Ph.D. in 1981 — each of his degrees were in mathematics. His road to becoming a representative was a long and often unpredictable journey.

---

Culture

Career Issue: How to dress for your dream job

Megan Holmen | February 4

For many employers, details matter. For some, that could even mean what you wear to an interview. Markio Thomas, a nonverbal communications instructor at The University of New Mexico, said she suggests interviewees “find a balance between formal and being comfortable with what you're wearing. Wear something that still shows your personality.” According to Thomas, clothing is a key part of nonverbal communication — there are many aspects to nonverbal communication, but clothing is the one thing a person has the most control over.

---

Culture

Career Issue: Rebecca Brusseau is unashamed of her past work

Amy Byres | February 4

Dressed in lingerie and serving tables taught Rebecca Brusseau to have confidence in anything she does. Brusseau was embarrassed, judged and, at times, praised for working at the Library Bar & Grill, she said. Brusseau is currently double-majoring in Women's Studies and Africana Studies at the University of New Mexico, and she has been ridiculed her for the “real life application” of such studies, she said.

---

News

UNM group publishes collaborative book

Rebecca Brusseau | February 1

The University of New Mexico’s Anderson School of Management helped fund a project long in the works by students and faculty in the International Business Students Global group that addresses the concerns surrounding immigration in a creative way. “Outside the Margins: The Blue Book on the Global Refugee Crises” has been published after over two years of effort by a group of over 100 students in IBSG.

---

News

Medical workers show their creative side

Ariel Lutnesky | January 31

There was a little bit more bustling than usual at the Barbara and Bill Richardson Pavilion Cafe in the University of New Mexico Hospital Wednesday afternoon, as the band, Goddess of Arno, prepared to play for an hour as a part of a concert series put together by the Arts-in-Medicine program. Program Director Dr. Patricia Ann Repar started the series “as a way for people in the University community to have an outlet,” said Melissa Sandoval, program coordinator for Arts-in-Medicine. “She ran into a lot of physicians and professors who (would) say, ‘Oh, I used to play guitar,’ or ‘On the side, I dabbled in this band.’ She really wanted an outlet for them to be able to show the other side of themselves, not necessarily the academic side.”

---

News

UNM begins class on "Three Peoples" mural

Megan Holmen | January 31

This semester the University of New Mexico is offering a new class that focuses on the “Three Peoples Murals,” which were painted by Kenneth Adams in 1939 and originally funded through a grant from the Carnegie Corp. Located in the west wing of Zimmerman Library, the four murals depict the intercultural relationship between Native, Hispanic and Anglo Americans as the artist viewed those relationships at the time, which caused criticism for decades.

---

News

VEX Robotics Competition introduces kids to STEM

Amy Byres and Dalton Padilla | January 28

A three-team alliance merged victorious at the VEX Robotics Competition held at the University of New Mexico’s Centennial Engineering Center on Jan. 27, 2018. The winners of the best of three final rounds were: Navajo Prep Robotics from Navajo Preparatory School, School of Dreams Team 2 from School of Dreams Academy and the Cleveland Colts from Cleveland Middle School.

---

Culture

Review: "Pitch Perfect 3" offers plenty of laughs

Hector Valverede | January 28

Centered around a competitive college acapella group, the Pitch Perfect films have offered some of the most unique comedic products in recent times. “Pitch Perfect 3” is another winning entry in the series that wraps up the characters’ stories effectively while succeeding as an entertaining romp in its own right. A few years after graduation and the events of “Pitch Perfect 2,” the Barden Bellas live unsatisfying lives in the real world.

---

News

New program helps you heal your gut

Ariel Lutnesky | January 28

An opportunity to reconnect with your body and feel more energized is coming in the form of a five-week-long online class starting Wednesday, called “Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Hormones.” Nicole White, a certified holistic health counselor and the instructor for the class, said the course is intended to help people feel better all around in their day-to-day lives. “It helps people naturally balance their hormones, increase energy, stabilize their mood and improve their sleep,” White said. “We spend a good amount of time on releasing stress and anxiety. Too much stress and anxiety can actually bring a lot of these symptoms on.”

---

Culture

UNM Honors College celebrates poetry

Timber Mabes | January 28

The University of New Mexico’s Honors College kicked off their Discovery Lecture Series Friday with their second Poetry Takeover of the school year. The first ever poetry takeover was such a large success in the fall of 2017, that it was given the honor of being the first Honors lecture of 2018. Featuring poems written by Honors College faculty and poets A.J. Odasso and Nora Hickey, the performance took place in the Honors College Forum.

---

Culture

Geeks Who Drink visit the SUB

Nichole Harwood | January 28

Geeks Who Drink kick started the first Uni Night of the semester with trivia at the Student Union Building. On its website, Geeks Who Drink describes itself as “a homegrown pub trivia quiz modeled after those in Ireland and the U.K.” “They are a fun group who have quizzes that cover just about everything from television, film, pop culture, wordplay, et cetera,” SUB Marketing Assistant Isaiah Hernandez said. “What I find most exciting is that these quizzes are very (interactive) with the audience. It is a team game, which makes it much more fun than working on your own.”

---

Culture

Movie Review: "Molly's Game" an impressive but not outstanding offering from Aaron Sorkin

Hector Valverede | January 25

Aaron Sorkin has the enviable notoriety of being the best film and television screenwriter around, due to his razor-sharp dialogue and tight narrative composition. He’s also a superb playwright in his own right. Sorkin’s touch can turn the most mundane of circumstances (see “Moneyball”) into pure cinematic gold. With “Molly’s Game,” Sorkin has ventured into a directorial position on top of writing its screenplay, and while he’s mostly successful in both regards, he never quite matches the past highs of his previous award-winning work. Like many of Sorkin’s other works, “Molly’s Game” is based on a true story.

---

Culture

Movie Review: Del Toro creates another masterpiece

Hector Valverede | January 25

Guillermo del Toro has been one of the best working auteurs in Hollywood for several decades now — and for good reason. As a director, del Toro has the unique ability to go all-in big in his films while retaining thoughtful storytelling substance. In combination with very fun yet thoughtful scripts, his love of practical effects often conjures up twisted creatures and sequences that always make for memorable cinematic experiences.

---

Culture

Movie Review: All-star cast makes "Downsizing" worth a watch

Hector Valverde | January 24

We live in an uneasy geopolitical climate these days. Whether that concerns international relations, social troubles or impending environmental doom to you, these matters are of undoubtedly high relevance in our contemporary politics. Not to be defeated by these trying problems, Alexander Payne has addressed them in a challenging but inspiring way in his latest film, “Downsizing.” Set in a contemporary future, Paul Safranek (Matt Damon) lives an unfulfilling life as an occupational therapist at Omaha Steaks.

---

Culture

First Poet Laureate of ABQ to give talk at UNM

Aaron Cowan | January 24

Hakim Bellamy, the first Poet Laureate of Albuquerque, will give a talk through the Alumni Association at Hodgin Hall on Jan. 25 on his journey in the creative community, since coming here in 2005. Bellamy, a writer, actor and award-winning activist said these kinds of pursuits were not originally part of his intended career path.

---

Culture

Photo Story: Ice climbers make annual pilgrimage to Colorado mountains

Colton Newman | January 24

Every year Ouray Colorado, popularly known as the Switzerland of America, holds the world’s largest gathering of ice climbers. This year’s 2018 Ouray Ice Festival was held from Jan. 18 through 21. During these four chilly days the usually dormant, sleepy town hidden in the valley of towering mountains of Colorado comes alive with festivities.

---

News

Rolling Stone reporter to present at Kiva

Madison Spratto | January 23

In today’s information-saturated world, it can be challenging to separate which reporting is legitimate or “fake.” Matt Taibbi plans on tackling this topic in a presentation Wednesday evening at the Kiva Auditorium. Taibbi is an award-winning investigative reporter for Rolling Stone Magazine and the author of several books, such as “I Can’t Breathe: A Killing on Bay Street.” His talk, “The Problems of Reporting in the Internet Age (and How to Counter Them),” will address issues directly relevant to journalism students, said David Weiss, department chair and associate professor for the Department of Communication & Journalism, who will facilitate the event. However, the information will also be of interest to the Albuquerque and University of New Mexico community.

---

Culture

UNM students host unique medical fundraiser

Nichole Harwood | January 21

Positive energy sizzled through the air as men and women of all ages attended the First Annual Masquerade for Medicine at Hotel Albuquerque Saturday night. The masquerade was a 21-and-over fundraiser. Proceeds benefitted One Hope Centro de Vida Health Center and Albuquerque Opportunity Center Clinic. VIP tickets included a session beginning at 7 p.m. with hor d'oeuvres, live music, guest speakers and live artist Erin Vega working on a painting.

---

Culture

Movie Review: Franco brothers deliver excellent performance in "The Disaster Artist"

Hector Valverede | January 21

“Oh hi, Mark.” Anyone even remotely familiar with the film “The Room” (not to be confused with “Room,” an Oscar-winning film) can attest to its place as possibly the best worst film ever made. Teeming with surreally bad dialogue and puzzling performances all around, “The Room” has become a cherished cult classic in recent years, thanks to its sheer ridiculousness. “The Disaster Artist” is a delightful adaptation of Greg Sestero’s memoir of the same name chronicling his experiences in making “The Room.”

---

Culture

Review: Pilobolus tells story with dance

Amy Byres | January 21

Audience members were captured by dance group Pilobolus’ performance at Popejoy Hall Friday night. As the lights went down, the group opened by greeting the audience. In a more comical, light-hearted introduction, they leaped over and on each other shouting, “Hey.” Once audience members were acquainted to the group, they were completely captivated by Pilobolus’ next dance.