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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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Culture

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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Culture

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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Culture

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.

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Freshmen Issue: Things to bring when moving into college

Celia Raney and Celia_Raney | May 14

Most students would agree that going away to college is one of the most exciting things to happen to them so far. Okay, maybe it isn’t going to college that is exciting, rather getting out from under your parents noses. As August approaches and you are beginning to pack up your room of childhood memories, remember this — you do not need to bring every little thing that holds a memory; there is not enough space in your dorm room, tiny apartment or, if you’re lucky, low-rent house. Also consider the fact that you will most likely be living with at least one roommate, and if you both empty out your rooms at home, there won’t be any space to move, eat, sleep or study. Here is a go-to packing guide that will prevent you from hauling things back to Mom’s house every weekend and help keep the sense of newfound freedom to do-what-you-want-with your-own-space from taking over.

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Column: Why you should work at the Daily Lobo

Jonathan Baca | May 14

Are you the kind of person who’s always telling their friends about the news? Do you want to dive into your college experience and learn about everything that’s going on around campus? Do you want to write reviews of movies, TV shows and music? Are you a Lobo sports fanatic? Do you want to hone your skills at sales, design and multimedia? Do you want to turn your photography hobby into a job? Then you should really consider working at the Daily Lobo! The Lobo has been the student-run independent voice of the UNM community since 1895. We’re one of the oldest daily publications in the state, and our alumni have gone on to succeed in journalism, politics and many other fields.

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Freshmen Issue: Where incoming students can find coffee near UNM

Johnny Vizcaino | May 14

For a lot of college students, beginning the day usually involves having some coffee. For freshmen, beginning a college career might involve finding out where to get that coffee in the first place. The Daily Lobo sat down with five local coffee shops before orientation sessions and asked them to tell us a little about how they brew business. The following list of coffee shops is organized in order of physical distance from Main Campus.

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Freshmen Issue: Know the resources available to pay for shcool

Nichole Harwood | May 14

How much is knowledge worth? Thousands of dollars a semester slowly evolving into debt can haunt students for a large part of their lives. The impact of this price is all-inclusive — impacting students entering college either entering as traditional college students straight out of high school or a nontraditional student looking for a career change. In many cases, parents of those seeking a college education will often foot the bill. However, this isn’t the case for all students, and for those whose parents don’t or can’t cover the cost of a college education, there are a few options. Understanding these options can save individuals a great amount of stress now and in the future.

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Freshmen Issue: Original movie posters — Move in with originality

Johnny Vizcaino | May 14

Looking for something to make your house, or dorm, a home? Then find a decoration you like, something you actually enjoy seeing for meaningful reasons — not just something that conveys some transitory trend or fading fad. That’s the advice Louie Torrez has for folks embarking on the journey out of their childhood homes and into places of their own. Torrez is the founding owner of Louie’s Rock-N-Reels, the poster shop located at 105 Harvard Dr SE, across Central from Main Campus.

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Freshmen Issue: SHAC provides healthcare for all UNM students

Celia Raney and Celia_Raney | May 14

As an institutional member of the American College Health Association, Student Health & Counseling is an on-campus service for UNM students that provides health and counseling services to all students. SHAC provides cost effective, easily accessible care for the majority of medical issues. A SHAC doctor, physician assistant or nurse practitioner is always available to all UNM and Health Science Center students, 24 hours a day for a telephone consultation. “SHAC is an innovative leader in college health among peer universities in providing comprehensive, high-quality services that are guided by those served,” said SHAC Executive Director James Wilterding.

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Freshmen Issue: Don't be afraid of your instructors

Matthieu Cartron | May 14

Freshman year — especially the first semester — is a period of transition. Some transitions are certainly more turbulent than others, but there are ways to adapt and adjust quickly to the new academic demands of college. Although some high school classes are structured like college courses, the relationship between instructors and students seems to shift when students start their college careers. College professors often instruct classes of well over fifty students at a time. They lecture and teach the course material, but there simply isn’t enough time to offer plenty of individual to students.