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Game review: Episodic 'Life is Strange' delivers an intense experience

Skylar Griego and Imani Lambert | November 4

When life and death are determined by the passage of time, the choices a player makes can affect the past, present and future. Players come across these situations frequently in “Life is Strange,” a five-part episodic adventure game created by Dontnod Entertainment and Square Enix in January. The final episode was recently released on Oct. 20.

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Review: 'Battering Ram' harkens back to Metal's heyday

Skylar Griego | November 3

Most people are familiar with the expression “third time’s the charm.” But for British heavy metal band Saxon, it seems the 21st time is the charm. On Oct. 30, Saxon released its 21st studio album, “Battering Ram.” One might think the band’s sound would get old after 21 records, but the newest release is as great a classic metal album as any released this year.

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UNM student works to help the homeless through photography

Jenna Stoff | November 2

Every morning before school, 20-year-old Ariane Crummer walks past Golden Pride and sees the same woman stationed outside the restaurant without food. She has an oversized coat that appears too hot to wear, as well as a collection of dirt beneath her fingernails. To Crummer, a junior psychology major, these features are just a handful of many that indicate homelessness. “Her name is Linda ... she is the sweetest old lady,” Crummer said.

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Halloween: Classic horror flicks to brave this holiday

Fin Martinez and Nathan Reynolds | October 29

Perhaps the most classic of Halloween traditions is kicking back in your costume and watching your favorite scary movies. Many people prefer to rent their favorite cult classics from the video store and binge-watch the cheesy horror. Others, however, may wish to experience some horror on Halloween without going to the rental store. Whether you’re a cult lover or a Netflix binger, here are some great horror film suggestions, some of which are available for streaming on Netflix.

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Halloween 5 and why:

Robert Maler | October 29

Holidays can bring a lot of tradition and fun when they come around on the calendar. Halloween usually brings trick-or-treating, parties, haunted houses and of course, scary movies. Cameron Langner, a senior academic advisor, said she remembers these movies having a lasting impression on her. Although these are her favorites Halloween movies, she said she is done with some of them because they were so scary.

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Halloween: Ghost tour awakens ABQ's dark past

Isabel Gonzalez | October 29

Stories of drama, jealousy and murder echo down the empty streets of the Albuquerque Old Town area every night. To hear them though, you must make a reservation for the Old Town Ghost Tour before 6 p.m. The Old Town Ghost Tour takes visitors through 306 years of history in hopes of rediscovering the long-forgotten secrets that haunt the area surrounding Old Town Plaza.

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Halloween: Local haunted houses rated

Skylar Griego , Imani Lambert and Robert Maler | October 29

Halloween is all about fear (among other things). Those who enjoy Halloween either want to scare people or get scared. For those who choose the latter, a popular choice is to visit a haunted house. Depending on how easily scared you are, you may need a scorecard. Worry not. The Daily Lobo has your haunted house picks covered.

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Halloween: List of spirited Halloween films without the horror

Denicia Aragon | October 29

Halloween may be all about horror, but the holiday can be fun without it. Many people love Halloween, but hate being scared. Here are some Halloween movies to get you into the holiday spirit without making you keep a night light on all night.

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Bone marrow donor registration slated

Imani Lambert | October 28

Many students go to college because they want to make a difference. On Wednesday, UNM students will get a chance by signing up to become potential bone marrow donors for people suffering from blood cancers and other blood-born illnesses. Interested people can sign up outside of the SUB from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Alex Kimura, the director of Share American’s Marrow, and her sister Sam Kimura began this program to raise awareness and register as many people as possible in April 2010. This is the first year a Share America’s Marrow tour has taken place. New Mexico will be the 48th state that the troop will be going to.

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Five and Why: with Marisa Gomez

Jenna Stoff | October 26

Marisa Gomez, a senior visual arts major, said she likes both clean and messy art. From printmaking and drawing to photography and digital design, Gomez has a wide range of experience in fine and visual arts. After spending her freshman year studying at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada, Gomez transferred to UNM. To add to her portfolio, she is working as the marketing director for the ASUNM Southwest Film Center, where she spends time creating fliers and movie posters. Here are five of her favorite projects in the arts.

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Contemporary works inspire spook in 'Crypt' opera scenes

Jenna Stoff | October 22

UNM Opera Theatre students are getting into the Halloween spirit as they rehearse a variety of opera scenes for three performances in Keller Hall that start Friday. “Tales from the Opera Crypt,” directed by Sam Shepperson and Leslie Umphrey, explores a range of historical and contemporary influences. The opera scenes are inspired by work from Shakespeare and Mozart, as well as Broadway musicals, “Sweeney Todd” and “Into the Woods.”

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Five and why: William Dole

Josh Lane | October 21

William Dole, the executive director of the ASUNM Southwest Film Center and a junior majoring in theater, said people frequently ask him about his favorite movies because he selects the schedule of films to be shown at the Southwest Film Center. After great deliberation, here are his top five films and why he chose them:

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Restaurant review: Canvas Artistry offers excellent service, food for the price

Imani Lambert | October 20

In the seven weeks Canvas Artistry has been open on 3120 Central Avenue, the restaurant has prepared typical New Mexican entrées in ways one would only expect to see on the Food Network. After being rated over four and a half stars following its soft opening on Sept. 1, Canvas Artistry is announcing its grand opening on Oct. 24 from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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Mellow artist offers easy listening at free local concert

Skylar Griego | October 19

What’s better than a nice, relaxing concert on a Monday evening? A free relaxing concert. Canadian Indie folk artist Mike Edel will be at Lobo Theater Monday, Oct. 19 for the second performance of his latest tour in support of his newest release, “India, Seattle.” Admission is free.

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Author to speak on 'slow living' in modern society

Skylar Griego | October 15

Author William Powers has stopped in his former home of New Mexico during a national speaking tour for his newest novel, “New Slow City: Living Simply in the World’s Fastest City.”

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Movie review: 'Sicario' visually complex with a simple plot

Nathan Reynolds | October 14

A line of black SUVs streak across a rugged southwestern landscape. The rough looking men inside the vehicles hold assault rifles, ready for violence as they weave in and out of traffic. This is one of many stark images from director Denis Villeneuve’s new drug war fable, “Sicario.” The film stars Emily Blunt, a relatively straight shooting FBI agent who runs a hostage recovery team. After discovering a house full of bodies on a raid, she is drawn into a series of shady operations on the U.S./Mexico border.

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Homecoming voter's guide

Skylar Griego | October 12

Students will vote for the 2015 heirs to the Homecoming King and Queen thrones this week. This year, not only can students pick their favorites from among the 8 men and 9 women running by voting in the SUB, they can also log in to MyUNM and cast their votes online. Both voting methods can be used on Wednesday, Oct. 14 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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Balloon Fiesta takes flight for 44th year

Josh Lane | October 7

With the glow of sunlight creeping over the Sandias, Balloon Fiesta Park was already buzzing as tens of thousands of people watched the first balloons rise and illuminate the morning sky this past Saturday.

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Album review: 15 seconds isn't enough of David Myles' new album

Skylar Griego | October 6

It takes 15 seconds for a listener to decide if he or she likes a song enough to keep listening, according to a press release from MusicSubmit.com. This is why lead singles are so important for upcoming albums. One wrong decision and you’ve massively decreased your chances of widespread distribution. David Myles, a folk artist from Nova Scotia in Canada, chose to lead his new album “So Far,” which came out Sept. 25, with stripped-down singles, “Need a Break” and “When it Comes My Turn.”

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Advocacy groups seek to stop coyote-killing contests

Jenna Stoff | October 5

Annual coyote-killing contests are sparking controversy across the state, leading the Southwest Environmental Center and Animal Protection Voters to continue their efforts in banning them for good. “Killing animals for fun and prizes is reprehensible and gives ethical hunters a black eye,” Kevin Bixby, executive director of the Southwest Environmental Center in Las Cruces, said in a press release. “Unfortunately, these activities are still legal in New Mexico, and put everyone in danger who wants to get outdoors and enjoy our great fall weather.”