Staff Report The UNM softball team kissed its two nasty losing streaks goodbye on Sunday with a 3-2 win in the second leg of a doubleheader against Utah. The first - and the ugliest - was an 11-game overall skid. The second was a four-game losing streak against the Utes.
Staff Report With a No. 2 seed and two Mountain West Conference Players of the Year, the deck was stacked in UNM's favor heading into its semifinal match against the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. UNLV had some aces up its sleeve, though. The Runnin' Rebels defeated the Lobos 4-2 on Friday to end UNM's hopes of gaining an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
NM tuition increases 30 percent in 4 years (AP) - Tuition rates at most of New Mexico's colleges have risen at least 30 percent since 2001, but they are still lower than the national average. "If we don't raise tuition, we've got a problem," said Jamie Koch, University of New Mexico regents president.
by Kelly Brocklehurst Daily Lobo Some wild pitching and an astonishing offensive performance from Ute second baseman Doug Beck spelled doom for the Lobos in their 20-12 loss to Utah on Sunday. Utah swept the series and improved to 9-12, while UNM dropped to 9-12 in Mountain West Conference play.
by Karina Guzzi Daily Lobo Andre Picard has been attending the Gathering of Nations powwow since 1996. This year he came with nine of his family members, including 15-month-old William. "We came down in two cars," he said. As dancers from all over the United States and Canada filled the court during the Grand Entry, one proudly held up the red eagle staff. "It represents all our tribes and nations," said Picard, who belongs to the Nez Perce tribe from Idaho. "Red is a powerful color for many tribes." The Gathering of Nations is an annual event featuring a powwow, a Miss Indian World pageant and a trader's market. Thousands of people attended this year's gathering. Picard said some people make a living competing in powwows, but his family participates for fun. He said a lot of politics are involved when it comes to choosing the winner for the dance competitions. "Sometimes they'll win because everybody knows him or because he's a nice guy," Picard said. "That lady is dancing really well. She has nice clothes, but this one has a bigger name, so the judges will pick her."
Editor, I was sorely disappointed that the Daily Lobo didn't cover Monday night's amazing African dance performance in Tuesday's Culture section. UNM has so many talented people, such as Laryea Addy, the UNM dance instructor, and the more than 50 young dancers, drummers and singers whom he has taught magnificently for the past couple of semesters.
by Steven Fernandez Daily Lobo Track coach Matt Henry called Saturday's home meet at the Great Friends of UNM Track Stadium the team's best meet since he took over. There was no official scoring, but the Lobos managed to win 15 of 46 track and field events.
Editor, The world population in 1850 was an estimated 1 billion. By 1930, it was 2 billion, and by 1999, 6 billion. Six billion of us are alive today - six times as many people now as were living less than 200 years ago. Twice as many are alive now as were alive less than 50 years ago.
Tuesday's article "Student gallery to become a gym" misspelled David Steele's name on the first reference. The error was made in editing. The photo on Tuesday's front page was credited to the wrong photographer. It should have been credited to Peter Gilroy.
by Kristie Boudwin Daily Lobo A threatening third-round performance by UNLV was not enough for the Rebels to throw the UNM men's golf team off of its championship throne. The Lobos maintained the overall lead throughout the three-day tournament, but UNLV went out with a bang, finishing the third round 10-under-par 278 while the Lobos shot 2-under-par 286.
Editor, What would we do if we discovered the religious beliefs of an American Indian tribe or another non-Christian religion were seriously life-threatening to our children and the planet? Let's say, for example, they opposed birth control - even though the United Nations projects the human race will swell from 6.
by Felicia Fonseca Daily Lobo The Finance Department was in the hot seat Friday in Woodward Hall. As the only department that fully implemented the Banner system, people from the Finance Department fielded many of the questions about what to expect. Banner is a Web-based system designed to eliminate many of UNM's paper-based administrative and business systems.
by Rivkela Brodsky Daily Lobo A proposed admissions revision could cut enrollment numbers of African-American, American Indian and Hispanic students. Under the proposal, students who apply to UNM with ACT or SAT scores that are insufficient in reading, math and English would not be admitted to the University. They would be allowed admission once they make up one of the three deficiencies. Terry Babbitt, director of recruitment and admissions, said scores of 18 or less on the ACT in math and English and 17 or less in reading are considered deficient scores. SAT scores of less than 450 in math and English are deficient, he said. According to numbers provided in the proposal, 9.8 percent of American Indian, 7.8 percent of African-American and 6.8 percent of Hispanic freshman students need introductory classes. The numbers state 1.6 percent of white students need developmental classes. Babbitt said the change would affect about 100 students.
by Eric Carlson Daily lobo columnist It is no surprise that Nicolas Copernicus was not popular. Nobody likes to be told they aren't the center of the universe. I was raised in the United States and just returned from several months in China. I've had to contend with the realization that America isn't the center of the world.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo If the Fair Trade Initiative gets its way, UNM will join other schools around the country that sell only Fair Trade coffee by the end of the fall semester. Fair Trade coffee makes up 25 percent of the selection at the University.
Some people can't stomach the sight of a metal-masked, sword-wielding combatant charging their direction, swinging and stabbing away. Some people can't fence. "It's not for everybody," said Andy Carey, the president of UNM's fencing club. "A lot of people, when somebody comes barreling down on them with a sword, they've had enough. But people who like it usually run with it."
According to my inbox, my LaSalle Bank account has seen suspicious activity - by possible terrorists, drug dealers or money launderers. I'm supposed to click on an e-mail link to verify my identity, or I won't be able to access my account. Yeah, right. One, I don't have an account at LaSalle Bank - if it exists. Two, I've gotten this message several times in one week. Three, I'm familiar enough with e-mail scams to know better than to click a link and enter in confidential information. Apparently, other people are more trusting. According to a study by the Gartner research firm, identity thefts from this practice, known as phishing, cost banks and credit card issuers $1.2 billion in 2003.
Rain stopped the match, but it didn't stop the Air Force Falcons from dismantling the UNM men's tennis team 5-2 in the Mountain West Conference Tournament in San Diego, Calif. However, the No. 2-seeded women's tennis team defeated Wyoming. The women will face UNLV in the semifinals today. The women's team won all three of its doubles matches and walked away with victories in three singles matches.
Desks, chairs, an immeasurable amount of beer bottles and a concession trailer have all been removed from the Duck Pond. "Everything that comes on campus has an opportunity to end up in the Duck Pond," said Gary Smith, who is the associate director of UNM's Environmental Services. Smith said one person is assigned to clean the pond daily. "We get a lot of debris," he said. Nicole Howlingcrane, an Albuquerque resident, said she brings her daughter AlizÇ to the Duck Pond almost every day. "She likes the ducks," she said, while watching AlizÇ play by the water. "I think it's kind of rude people throw things in there. Those ducks don't know (people) are contaminating their water."
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