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Musical explores comedic, macabre themes

Sherri Barth | December 3

Greed, love, rejection and acceptance are one man’s total obsession in this tale brought to life at the Popejoy Hall stage. Tony Award-winning Broadway Musical, “A Gentleman’s Guide To Love & Murder,” travels to the Edwardian era in the life of a simple, poor man Monty D'Ysquith Navarro. Playwright Robert Freedman and author Steve Lutvak were motivated by the allegory of Roy Horniman’s 1907 novel, “Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal,” and the film, “Kind Hearts and Coronets,” to create a sinister, yet entertaining climb of one man’s creative flight for recognition and wealth through murder and deception. 

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UNM hosts typewriter writing challenge

Ariel Lutnesky | November 30

If you like to write poetry, nonfiction essays or short fiction and plays, then the Indigenous Nations Library Program has a challenge that’s just for you. The program is hosting the Typewriter Challenge: Indigenous Writing, a competition for writers to submit their work, as long as it was written on a typewriter. Kevin Brown, the program specialist for the Indigenous Nations Library Program, said that the program gives students writing and research support. The idea for the Typewriter Challenge came to him when students asked him for writing advice.

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UNM prepares for Hanging of the Greens tradition

Amy Byres | November 30

Roughly 14,000 luminarias will cover the campus Friday as part of the University of New Mexico’s oldest tradition, the Hanging of the Greens. The festivities will begin at 5:45 p.m. with caroling in front of the Bookstore. Participants will proceed to the University House where UNM students will present the official wreath to the UNM president. The event will run until 8 p.m. “Hanging of the Greens was started by Mortar Board in the 1950s. Chapter members would go up into the Sandia Mountains to gather evergreen bows to decorate the library and University House,” said Anna Allison, president of Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society. “It transitioned over the years to include the New Mexico tradition of holiday luminarias, and we have kept the ‘greens’ part of the tradition by presenting the UNM president with a holiday wreath to hang above the gates of University House.”

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Giving Tree gives UNM community donation platform

Amy Byres | November 30

Now through Dec. 8, the University of New Mexico community will have the opportunity to give to children in need through the annual Giving Tree, organized by the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico. This year gifts are donated to the UNM Children's Hospital, Albuquerque Public Schools Title I and the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department. A tree in the Student Union Building Atrium is filled with ornaments that have a tag attached to them from a child in need. Each tag lists something a child wants for the holiday season.

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College of Fine Arts Downtown Studio connects students and community

Ariel Lutnesky | November 30

Among the various opportunities around campus to exhibit, publish or play students’ work, the College of Fine Arts Downtown Studio offers a space for students that lets their work be a little bit more immersed in the community. As the title suggests, this gallery is located in Downtown Albuquerque. Lara Goldmann, the gallery’s manager and curator, tells of how this fairly new space got started. “The city of Albuquerque made an agreement with the College of Fine Arts to give us a space downtown...if we occupy it with creative content in some way and reach out to the Downtown community,” Goldmann said.

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After DACA, Lupe Cordova finally felt included

Amy Byres | November 26

Lupe Cordova applied for citizenship 18 years ago — but the process was never finalized. “One of the most frustrating things is that people think, ‘Just go apply,’” she said. “I get so angry when they say, ‘Just go apply; it's not that hard to apply for citizenship.’ I'm like, ‘I did that 18 years ago, and it's still in the process of me becoming a citizen.’” Cordova, a student at the University of New Mexico, said when she was about 5-years-old, her parents were divorced, and her mother brought her to the United States, where most of her mother’s family lived.

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Holiday Craft Show shows off the work of local businesses

Nichole Harwood | November 26

The University of New Mexico’s Continuing Education held its second Annual Holiday Craft Show on Small Business Saturday, promoting the work and creations of many Albuquerque vendors. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the free crafts show welcomed patrons of all ages to enjoy the work of its 45 vendors. The event, organized by local vendor Kyle Toya-Pino of Kyle's Antique Creel, offered a variety of options for those looking to shop for the holidays, with items ranging from handmade, decorated shelves to jewelry to metal works. The event also included a raffle and handcrafted giveaways.

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Harry Potter Day brings magic to the SUB

Tom Hanlon | November 25

The wizarding world of Harry Potter came to life Tuesday when the Student Union Building buzzed with the sights and sounds of the fourth annual Harry Potter Day. The celebration, hosted by the University of New Mexico Student Activities Center and Associated Students of UNM, included: a trivia contest, photo booth complete with props, button making station where students could choose Harry Potter quotes and images to press into a button, facepainting, cookies and free “butterbeer.” Ryan Lindquist, interim director of UNM Student Activities, said Harry Potter Day is a way for students to relax before the two weeks leading up to final exams.

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Friendsgiving provides support for LGBTQ students

Rebecca Brusseau | November 22

It can be difficult to go home for the holidays. It can be even more difficult for members of the LGBTQ community, according to Arielle Scherrer of the LGBTQ Resource Center. The LGBTQ Resource Center opened its doors to students and members of the community Wednesday to celebrate Friendsgiving. “The purpose of this event is to create a safe place for LGBTQ students who cannot go home for the holidays and have to go back into the closet and hide who they are,” Scherrer said. “This is a meal and an event where people can just be themselves and enjoy the company of others.”

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Comedic giant David Sedaris visits UNM

Aaron Cowan | November 20

Acclaimed author and comedy writer David Sedaris regaled a capacity crowd at Popejoy Hall with readings from his essays and diaries during his one-night appearance Friday Nov. 17. Audiences roared consistently, as he unleashed a steady stream of his well-tested comedic musings. The crowds seemed rapt by his skillful mixture of sometimes bawdy prose, along with random observations about things such as how toenails taste or how to pronounce “fresh avocados.”

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Philharmonic showcases work by Led Zeppelin

Timber Mabes | November 20

The New Mexico Philharmonic performed at the University of New Mexico’s Popejoy Hall Saturday night, but this was not one of their typical concerts. “Stairway to Heaven, “Good Times and Bad Times” and “Whole Lotta Love” filled the air, as this concert showcased the music of rock band Led Zeppelin and featured screaming fans and electric guitar solos. The musicians created an event that mixed classical music with upbeat hard-core rock.

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Adults can feel like kids again at Explora’s Adult Night

Nichole Harwood | November 20

Explora’s Adult Night on Friday, Nov. 17 once again provided a venue for adults of all ages to just be a kid again. The event has become a staple for many Albuquerque community members since its inception in November of 2004. The event featured many exhibits that are well-known and loved by both children and adults, such as Curious Bubbles and Shapes of Sounds. Apart from the usual exhibits, music from Entourage Jazz echoed through the crowded halls, providing a different ambience to the busy night. Additionally booths were set up at the front and in rooms within Explora, introducing a variety of information ranging from New Mexico EPSCoR to the University of New Mexico's Cariño Early Childhood Toy Lending & Resource Library.

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A look into the life of a DACA beneficiary

Amy Byres | November 19

Editor’s Note: This is the first profile in a series on DACA recipients. Continue to stay updated with the Daily Lobo for more information. When she was just 2-years-old, Daniela Fry immigrated to the United States from Mexico with her mother. And her life changed when Obama signed the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. “One of the first things that was interesting when DACA came out was how somebody made me feel important,” she said, now 21 and a senior at the University of New Mexico majoring in international management. For the first time in Fry’s life, she saw the possibility of going to college and working legally.

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UNM helps students navigate international study

Gerardo Archundia S. | November 19

Presentations, desserts and study abroad orientations were some of the events that took place during International Education Week last week at the University of New Mexico. Organized by the Global Education Office, the week aimed to teach students about other cultures and encourage them to study abroad and improve their professional skills. “We want to celebrate our international students that are here, and we want to help American students to go abroad and diversify their culture and language skills,” said Annette Mares-Duran, a Global Education Office advisor.

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Fusion Dance Club offers chance to de-stress

Ariel Lutnesky | November 19

If you’re feeling the need to relieve some stress as finals draw nearer, you might want to hop on over to the Fusion Dance Club and get those hips moving. The University of New Mexico’s Fusion Dance Club is all about combining hip-hop with other dance styles, according to Daniel Rodriguez, the club president and founder. “The club is mostly hip-hop-based, so we do dances, but the main goal was to bring together people from different backgrounds to dance,” Rodriguez said. “Coming to the University and not finding a club that had hip-hop really encouraged me to start one.”

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Upcoming Harry Potter Day continues a University tradition

Amy Byres | November 19

The Student Union Building Atrium will fill with muggles, witches and wizards Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as part of this year’s Harry Potter Day. “Each year we gather more and more folks. What was sort of a noontime stop by and see some decorations has quickly turned into the Student Union Building being turned into the Great Hall with candles hanging from the ceiling,” said Student Activities Specialist, Rudy Montoya of Ravenclaw. The SUB Atrium will be filled with many different activities for community members of the wizarding world to enjoy. This includes: a photo booth, trivia games, butterbeer and button decorating, according to Student Activities Center employee Anna Padilla of Hufflepuff.

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Review: Unsuccessful characters and action makes “Justice League” forgettable

Hector Valverde | November 16

It’s no secret that DC has been severely lagging behind Marvel in the cinematic universe department. DC’s films have gathered mostly mixed reviews not quite hitting a universally high critical consensus until this year’s “Wonder Woman.” Zack Snyder’s “Justice League” is the culmination of four years’ worth of universe building. While mostly harmless, the film never reaches the stellar heights of Marvel’s “The Avengers.” There’s very little chemistry between the characters, which is unfortunate, given the film hinges on a strong team dynamic for success. In fact, it was only Gal Godot that had an outstanding performance as Wonder Woman, mixing a genuine maternal charm with awesome ass-kicking action.

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Cherry Reel helps students experience filmmaking

Amy Byres | November 15

The 2017 Cherry Reel Film Festival is a one-of-a-kind production that gives student filmmakers an opportunity to share their work with the community. “Every year, you’ll never see the same film twice. It’s always something different. It’s amazing watching filmmakers be so proud of their work, and to watch them watch it on the big screen is amazing,” said Victoria Martinez-Varela, executive director of the ASUNM Southwest Film Center. The film center, located in the Student Union Building, began coordinating dates and setting up the event starting in September. Submission genres include: horror, sci-fi, comedy, experimental, documentary, animated short and music videos.

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Marigold Parade unites community/El desfile de cempasúchil une la comunidad

Gerardo Archundia S. and Dalton Padilla | November 14

With Spanish music sounding all over the South Valley, hundreds gathered in costume for the 25th Annual Marigold Parade celebrating the Day of the Dead on Nov. Con la música en español escuchandose en todo el Valle del Sur, cientos de personas se reunieron para el 25° desfile anual de cempasúchil, o el Marigold Parade en inglés, para celebrar el Día de los Muertos el 5 de noviembre.

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Review: Comic-con draws attention Indigenous culture

Nichole Harwood | November 13

This weekend kicked off the second year for the Indigenous Comic Con at the Isleta Resort & Casino, providing an exciting and educational experience for all those in attendance. As an avid comic-con attendee myself, I was thrilled to see the familiar art booths that lined the rooms filled with both original art and fan art. Paintings, prints and homemade jewelry filled the booths, with the artists often on site to sign their work. One such notable onsite artists was Arigon Starr, creator of the popular comic series “Super Indian,” featuring a hero of her own making.