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News

Salary hikes get last-minute reprieve

Iliana Limn | March 19

Despite the rosiest of forecasts, UNM’s top priority of staff and salary compensation was in danger of dying during the final weekend of this year’s legislative session. Gov. Gary Johnson signed a more-than $3.8 billion budget package into law Friday, ensuring that public schools and state agencies will have money to operate in the fiscal year starting July 1, but he vetoed $95 million in next year’s spending proposed by lawmakers.

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Sports

<font color="red"><ib>Web Exclusive:</font> Bliss returns to The Pit: UNM faces Baylor in NIT

March 9

Guess who’s coming to dinner? It was the matchup fans talked about the most, an event second only to an NCAA Tournament bid that was just out of reach. The National Invitational Tournament selection committee announced late Sunday that Baylor University will meet UNM in The Pit at 10 p.m. Wednesday in the first round of the tournament in a game that will be televised on ESPN. Baylor coach Dave Bliss left UNM two years ago and was replaced by Fran Fraschilla, who will make his second consecutive post season appearance in the NIT.

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Opinion

Today's Editorial Cartoon

March 9

Take a look at today's editorial cartoon.

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News

what could it be?

March 9

Hai Trinh (with funnel) and Chris Broaddus work on an organic chemistry lab in Clark Hall Wednesday.

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News

March 2001: The Student Union Building, Part 2

March 9

Daily Lobo photographer Kristine Mitchell specializes in architectural photography and was granted access to the Student Union Building on Feb. 12.

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Sports

Baseball team’s offense rejuvenated in 16-9 win

James Barron | March 9

The UNM baseball team’s offense finally found its rhythm, pounding out 16 runs on its way to a 16-9 win over Mountain West Conference foe University of Utah Thursday at the Albuquerque Sports Stadium.

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Opinion

Lobo columnists need to practice what they preach

March 9

Editor, I couldn't help but notice the hypocrisy spewing forth from two Daily Lobo columnists.

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Sports

<font color="red"><ib>Web Exclusive:</font> Bench picks up slack in Lobo loss

Francisco Ojeda | March 9

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The UNM women’s basketball team's bench kept its hopes of a win alive, but the Lobos gave up too many second-chance opportunities, which spelled doom for the their chances in a 70-65 loss to Colorado State University. With the Lobos’ starters struggling from the field, the reserves came into the game and brought energy. However, they could not help combat 17 second-chance points by the Rams.

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Opinion

Golden age wasn't necessarily so golden

March 9

Editor, I am writing in response to Brad Lord-Leutwyler's column on Wednesday titled "Clinton taught us that actions speak loudest."

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Sports

<font color="red"><ib>Web Exclusive:</font> UNM women fall to CSU in Vegas

Lel and Wyman | March 9

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The UNM women’s basketball team fell short in a furious comeback, losing 70-65 Friday to Colorado State University in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference Tournament. The win catapults the Rams (23-6) into the finals, where they will battle Brigham Young University, which outscored Utah 37-10 in the second half to knock off the 13th-ranked Utes 57-50. The winner will receive an automatic bid into next week’s NCAA Tournament.

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News

Speaker series focuses on children

Jenna Naranjo | March 9

The focus on education during the recent presidential election prompted the University to choose "Our Children's Future" as the topic for this year's 21st Century Speakers Series at UNM.

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News

Buzz abound over new dorms

Jenna Naranjo | March 9

Many students at UNM have heard a thing or two about the new dorms, but no one seems to know what will become of the $12 million dollar project when it is finished this summer.

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News

<font color="red"><ib>Web Exclusive:</font> Parking restrictions in effect during Spring Break

March 9

While the majority of the campus is observing Spring Break, Parking and Transportation Services will be inforcing parking policies because March 12-17 is only an academic break.

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Sports

<font color="red"><ib>Web Exclusive:</font> Former coach's return not so Blissful; Lobos oust Baylor from NIT 83-73

James Barron | March 9

With emotions running high on the court and in the stands, a crowd of 11, 451 saw UNM pull off an intense 83-73 win over Baylor University Tuesday at The Pit in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament. The win capped a roller coaster week for the team, which saw it almost play its way into an NCAA Tournament berth, only to find out that its old coach — Dave Bliss — and his new team would come to the place he called home for 11 years.

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Sports

<font color="red"><ib>Web Exclusive:</font> Lobo men upset Utah 56-53, advance to conference championship

Ron Gonzales | March 9

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Guard Tim Lightfoot’s two free throws with 6.9 seconds left to play iced the UNM men’s basketball team’s 56-53 win over the University of Utah and secure a place in the finals of the Mountain West Conference Tournament.

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News

ASUNM studio under scrutiny

Blake Driver | March 9

Health inspectors are reevaluating the health conditions in the ASUNM Crafts Studio after a Daily Lobo article drew attention to the organization’s move to the first floor of the Communication and Journalism building.

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News

University of New Mexico goes on Spring Break

March 9

The Daily Lobo will not be publishing between March 12-16 because the University is on Spring Break, but the staff will be updating the Web site. Continue to check out www.dailylobo.com for news updates and coverage of the men's and women's basketball teams as they continue in post-season play.

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Sports

<font color="red"><ib>Web Exclusive:</font> Men's basketball team comes up short in Las Vegas, loses 69-65 to BYU

Ron Gonzales | March 9

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Brigham Young University center Mekeli Wesley has run roughshod over the UNM men’s basketball team this year, scoring 46 points in two regular-season meetings. Saturday night he owned the Lobos again, and he and his fellow Cougars are owners of their first NCAA tournament bid since 1995.

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News

Committee approves cutting Lobo funds

Alma Olaechea | March 8

The ASUNM Steering and Rules Committee unanimously passed a bill Wednesday night to cut all of the New Mexico Daily Lobo's ASUNM funding, which is about $37,000. Sen. Lisa Marie Gomez, along with other member of the committee, agreed that the money would be better spent on other student organizations.

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Opinion

Frat punishment falls short

Richard Berthold | March 8

Dennis Montoya, attorney for UNM student Candace Majedi, today expressed his disappointment with the university's actions against Sigma Chi for its role in the Dec. 6 terrorist act against his client.