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Urbana puts a sustainable twist on farming

Johnny Vizcaino | August 27

Dreams, oftentimes, are rooted in realities. And so it is with the dream of local entrepreneurs Rebbekka and Ryan Tynan, founders of what they are calling Albuquerque's first commercial Aquaponic micro-farm. Theirs is a dream that is rooted in perhaps some of the harshest of human realities: hunger and exploitation. “Food scarcity really is the starting point for so much of this world’s strife,” Ryan said. “Everybody has to eat,” Rebekah agreed.

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Review: UNM exhibits cache of famous photos

Hannah Eisenberg | August 27

Popejoy Hall buzzed with excitement Friday evening as the University of New Mexico Art Museum opened “Frida Kahlo: Her Photos,” an exhibit of the artist’s personal albums. Roughly 1,300 people attended the event, making it “the biggest opening for the museum in many years, possibly ever,” according to UNM Art Museum Director Arif Khan. To the dedicated observer, the story of Frida's life can be puzzled together through the dark, surrealistic imagery of self-portraits she painted. It is these photographs, though, snapshots from the days of her life, that give a more accessible view into Frida’s world. What we find there is something equal parts ordinary, illustrious and painful.

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Alumni Connection: Jennifer Ferriday blends passion with purpose

Nichole Harwood | August 27

“My experience as a graduate student at UNM positively shaped my life for the better as an artist, educator and human,” said Jennifer Ferriday, a UNM alumni who now works with the University of New Mexico’s Arts-in-Medicine program. Ferriday’s experience with UNM’s Art Education Graduate Program provides her with an in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge base in her field of study, while giving her the freedom to deeply focus on her personal research interests and visual art production and processes. “As a graduate student at UNM, I think the part of my experience there that stood out the most is how small and intimate the art education program was,” Ferriday said. “(That) allowed each and every student the opportunity to experience a truly personalized and personal journey toward their individual goals.”

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Sandbar brings the beach to ABQ

Alison Luttrell | August 23

The semester has just begun, and one way to get through the rigors of academia might be by blowing off some steam with a nice cold beer and some fun in the sand. Josh Vanlandingham and Sean Colwell have teamed up to create a “Margaritaville”-themed getaway right in the center of Albuquerque: the Sandbar. “The idea is to make this place a place for activity, more than a bar,” Sandbar media representative Vanlandingham said. “A place to come and hang out and feel like you can relax for a little bit and not feel like you are in Albuquerque for a little while.”

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Photo Story: ABQ Botanic Garden celebrates Japanese festival

Diana Cervantes , Celia Raney and Celia_Raney | August 23

The Albuquerque BioPark and Botanic Garden hosted the Annual Obon Festival on Aug. 10, as a part of the Garden’s Summer Night concert series. 

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Friday Night Live connects students and organizations

Timber Mabes | August 20

Welcome Back Days are upon us, and UNM’s Student Activities Center is wasting no time bringing resident Lobos and first-time college students together. Last week’s Friday Night Live kicked off a weeklong series of University-sponsored activities and events. According to SAC, about 2,500 students Friday evening made their way into the Student Union Building, where more than 50 student groups ranging from young Libertarians to acappella fanatics tabled and advertised their clubs. The idea behind the event was simple: give students something to do that will increase their exposure to University life, said Ryan Lindquist, SAC director.

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Photo Story: Santa Fe Opera spotlights Steve Jobs

Colton Newman | August 13

The Santa Fe Opera is known for its brilliant architecture and its long-standing history as New Mexico’s most elegant venue for a large array of amazing operas.

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New president of library organization aims to spread human experience and education

Nichole Harwood | July 28

UNM associate professor and Curator Suzanne M. Schadl has been chosen as the new President of the Seminar on the Acquisition of Latin American Library Materials which works to collect, preserve and provide access to information from and about Latin American, Iberian and Caribbean countries. As Schadl’s primary duty is to oversee conference planning, she will be presiding at a conference hosted by El Colegio de Mexico in Mexico City, she said. “My colleagues at that institution do all of the local event planning while I work on the more theoretical aspects of mapping out subjects and methods for sharing ideas,” Shadl said. 

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Editors' Picks: Some of our favorite shots and stories from 2016 until now

July 23

Editorial Note: These articles and images have been revisited (and some reprinted) as part of our "Editors' Picks" issue. The pieces can be viewed by clicking the links listed below. This issue was created with the intent of showcasing some of the Daily Lobo's best work from Aug. 2016 until now. Our news, sports, culture, photo and music editors — along with our Editor-in-Chief — selected some of the most memorable pieces and moments to compile this year-in-review style issue. Although we were unable to include everything in print, more of our favorites can be found online and in our archives. The Daily Lobo staff

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African refugee youth choir raises cultural awareness at fundraiser

Ty Knight | July 19

A local refugee choir performed traditional African dances, songs and drumming before exhibiting varieties of traditional dress in a captivating fashion show on July 16. Co-founders of the Immigrant and Refugee Resource Village of Albuquerque, as well as New Mexico Women's Global Pathways, Lungile Sinandile and his wife Nkazi Sinandile organized the The Matunda Ya Yesu African Refugee Youth Choir performance and fashion show. The event was held to benefit displaced youth from South African refugee camps. Each choir member spent weeks preparing for the event, sewing their own garments and handcrafting their own jewelry. Items were placed on sale, and proceeds aimed to benefit the youth choir members and their families, assisting them with living and back-to-school costs.

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Travel Blog: Rewarding volunteer work close to home

Elizabeth Sanchez | July 17

Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Yes, I know, it’s completely cheesy to open up a column about volunteerism with a quote from Ghandi, but it’s true. Community service can help us find empathy, education and community. We come to understand that despite our various hardships and societal factions, we’re all just people: equally powerful, equally powerless. Still, we often forget that fulfilling volunteer work does not always have to be far from home.

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Travel Blog: Cuentos de Costa Rica

Elizabeth Sanchez | July 5

Two cooking lessons, one soccer game and a hundred hugs later, I’ve returned back to the States with improved Spanish jargon and a new perspective on travel. I spent three weeks in Costa Rica, entirely out of my element, but also incredibly in it. I joined a UNM professor, a few professional Costa Rican (Tico) athletes and around 20 collegiate student-athletes from across the U.S. for a summer internship like no other. I have the superpower to trip on thin air, frequently burn dinner and experience chronic nose bleeds—if you know me, you know that I’m not a student-athlete.

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Food: Olo hopes to display local pride

Ariel Lutnesky | June 25

Summer’s just begun, and family-owned Olo Yogurt Studio on Nob Hill is keeping it cool with their frozen yogurt creations. Shop owner Paula Pope said she was inspired to make a froyo business while in California. “While getting my master’s degree in public health from (California) State, Long Beach, the self-serve froyo concept was booming,” she said. “I loved that it was a healthy treat, and the ability to create your own treat allowed for portion control. Plus it was super affordable, especially for a cash-strapped college student.” When it was time for the UNM alumn to think of a place to put her yogurt business, Pope said she thought about Albuquerque.

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Artist Profile: Stranger Factory gives alternative art a platform

Nichole Harwood | June 25

Stranger Factory is a gallery devoted to bringing a new style of art to Nob Hill with exhibits featuring artists from around the world, including work from local artist Karl Deuble, a native New Mexican and UNM alum. Deuble’s art specializes in cartoons and character based artwork while also falling under pop surrealism and lowbrow. He started following the work of artists at Stranger Factory in college after being inspired by the gallery owner's creations for years. After graduation, he worked as a screen printer for six years and attended Stranger Factory show openings. That was when Stranger Factory contacted him for his screen printing, saw his art and invited him to participate in a Halloween show, he said.

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ABQ celebrates World Refugee Day

Gabriella Rivera | June 25

In celebration of World Refugee Day, an international event voicing support for displaced persons in every community globally, one Albuquerque group hosted a crafts fair where refugee women sold handmade goods. Women’s Global Pathways is a branch of the Immigrant Refugee Resource Village of Albuquerque, whose mission is “empowering the most marginalized populations of New Mexico including refugee, other immigrant local low income women, girls and their families.” Their work aims to help this population with some of the common issues they face, including acquiring transportation, breaking language barriers and securing jobs.

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Column: College Anxiety: Understanding its triggers

Nichole Harwood | June 18

Anxiety can be unpredictable and creeps into the mind beginning as a feeling of worry being presented in situations that an individual feels they have no control of. As the unease in these situations increases, anxiety can begin affecting everyday life preventing a person's ability to complete tasks they once found simple. For many college students, anxiety is simply another part of the college experience you purchase – along with your textbooks.

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Column: Ellen DeGeneres — A hero during Pride Month and every month

Elizabeth Sanchez | June 11

Twenty years ago, Ellen DeGeneres revealed both her character’s and her own homosexuality on her primetime TV sitcom, “Ellen.” Despite winning an Emmy Award and receiving support from LGBT activists, her announcement was followed by a flood of criticism — advertisers no longer wanted to sponsor the show, she received hate mail, a bomb scare and even death threats.

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Albuquerque Pridefest celebrates 41st annual LGBTQ parade

Gabriella Rivera | June 11

Albuquerque joined a national celebration of LGBTQ pride during Saturday’s 41st annual Albuquerque Pridefest. Pridefest kicks off every year with a parade where different groups and organizations create displays and floats that represent and unite the LGBTQ community. Notably, several senatorial candidates and corporate representatives were also in attendance.

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Bad Suns: Live at Meow Wolf

Colton Newman | June 4

The alternative indie rock band Bad Suns is four shows deep into their Outskirts of Paradise Tour and their energy is without a doubt strong. Comprised of lead vocalist and rhythm guitar player Christo Bowman, lead guitar Ray Libby, bass player Gavin Bennett, and Miles Morris on drums. The band is fresh off their newest LP release “Disappear Here” (2016). Satisfying the craving they left with their fans after the release, Bad Suns delivered a quality show that was full of energy, color and a refreshing look at the indie rock genre.

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Freshmen Issue: Student housing focuses on community

Ariel Lutnesky | May 15

The idea of living on campus in residence halls means a lot of different things for a lot of different people. So for those preparing to move onto campus for the first time, there may be some significant concerns, like adjusting to living on one’s own for the first time. “I think the common concern most students have with living away from home is the general transition to college and an independent lifestyle,” said Shauna Marlowe, the general manager of Casas del Rio, one of the on-campus living options. “For most, it’s their first time truly being on their own and college means big change: the search for their identity, the academic challenges of the college classroom, fitting in and making friends.” According to Ema Duran, who lived in Hokona Hall for two years, making sure you’re ready to live on your own is important to living on campus. She added that living on campus has certainly helped her meet new people.