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Women's Basketball: Blowout win over Rams keep MW title hopes in play for Lobos

Cameron Goeldner | March 3

The University of New Mexico women’s basketball team went to Fort Collins on Saturday and took care of business in a wire-to-wire victory over the last-place Colorado State Rams with a 79-56 victory to set up a showdown with Boise State on Monday that will effectively decide the Mountain West regular season champion. “We kept our focus where it was supposed to be and played hard for 40 minutes,” head coach Mike Bradbury told the Albuquerque Journal. “You always worry a little about letting down but our players did a good job. Our defense forced 15 turnovers and we ended up with 10 more shots than CSU. I’m happy with that.”

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Baseball: Lobos "walk" their way to big win over San Jose State

Robert Maler | March 2

The University of New Mexico baseball team continued to improve on its record and run its current winning streak to five games by taking down the San Jose State Spartans Friday night at Santa Ana Star Field. New Mexico (7-3, 1-0 MW) won the conference opener and first matchup in a three-game series by a score of 14-2. But the Lobos gaudy run total probably didn’t come the way most might expect. UNM enjoyed an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second after junior catcher Reese O’Farrell drove in teammates Tyler Kelly and Connor Mang with a two-run single.

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Women's Basketball: Lobos travel to face Colorado State

Cameron Goeldner | March 2

The University of New Mexico women’s basketball team (22-4, 12-3 Mountain West) travels north on Saturday to take on Colorado State University (8-18, 2-13 MW) at Moby Arena in Fort Collins, Colorado at 2 p.m. The Lobos got the better of the Rams when the two teams met in Albuquerque in January, 70-58. The Rams are currently in the midst of a six-game losing streak, but took league's top team, Boise State, to overtime before falling in their match up on Wednesday.

Culture

Food Truck Review: Don Choche

Cade Guerrero | March 1

The Samaniego family started their food truck “Don Choche” from scratch, building up the truck over the course of two years by installing the stoves, furnace, as well as building the connections with local food purveyors. Jorge Samaniego, the father of the business, has been the backbone to Don Choche’s success and is supported by his wife Nancy and daughter Cristina. “Don Choche was my second food truck after my first one got too small,” Jorge said. “Little by little it came together, building up the money and waiting for the customers.”

News

Progress continues on PAIS building

Andrew Gunn | February 28

Nearly a year after officially breaking ground the Physics & Astronomy and Interdisciplinary Science (PAÍS) building at the University of New Mexico has passed the halfway point of construction. Located on the site of a former City of Albuquerque water reservoir at the northeast intersection of Yale Boulevard and Redondo Drive, the construction site is difficult to miss. Following the ceremonial groundbreaking on March 20, 2018, construction crews have been on site five days a week erecting steel, installing electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems and assorted other construction work. Sarah Scott, communication and outreach specialist with UNM’s Institutional Support Services, said the construction is on schedule and on budget.

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UNM allows some pets in student housing

Megan Holmen | February 28

Lobos can now add a leash to the list of necessary things for attending the University of New Mexico. UNM Resident Life and Student Housing will be launching a pilot program starting Fall 2019 and concluding at the end of the spring semester 2020. According to Wayne Sullivan, director of Resident Life and Student Housing, this will be an opt-in program to house a pet in their dorm, however there will be only 150 of the 2,000 resident slots on campus. Halls participating in this trial program include Santa Clara Hall — a traditional dorm — and one of the Resident Center apartment buildings. Dogs, cats, small mammals, small reptiles and amphibians will be allowed to live in the dorms.

Sports

Women's Basketball: Lobos beat Spartans in record setting fashion

Cameron Goeldner | February 28

Staying after practice every day to shoot threes as Jaedyn De La Cerda does was bound to pay off for her eventually, and on Wednesday night against San Jose State, it did. The Roswell native set a record for the most points off the bench, finishing with 31 to go along with seven rebounds, tying a career high, and three assists in a 110-72 victory over the Spartans. “She’s put the work in, she’s put the time in, and when you do that generally, at some point it will pay off,” head coach Mike Bradbury said. “When you get your opportunity, she was ready for that. It’s well deserved.”

Culture

Ariana Grande furthers her sound on "thank u, next"

Megan Holmen | February 28

The Italian-American, mega ponytailed popstar, Ariana Grande, took control of her story on Feb. 8, with her most recent album “thank u, next.” Multiple songs are already topping charts. The 12 track record is the 25-year-old’s fifth album and is consistent with the style of “Sweetener,” her previous album released in 2018. “Sweetener” earned Grande her first Grammy award for Best Pop Vocal Album earlier this month. Since releasing “Sweetener,” which featured her hit track “God is a Woman,” Grande certainly came into her personal musical style and powerful voice. “thank u, next” is a testimony to Grande’s building musical prowess through contemplative personal assessment on previous romances and trauma while keeping her chin high looking towards her future. Her new album takes on new elements of sound, further develops her style and delivers both the possibility of a new Grande era and classic Grandesque tones.

Sports

Football: Romell Jordan, former UNM football player, dies unexpectedly

Cameron Goeldner | February 28

Former New Mexico running back Romell Jordan has died unexpectedly. He was 23-years old. Jordan’s death was first announced in a statement from the Boston Red Sox, where his brother Blake Swihart plays catcher. Jordan played three years with the Lobos, rushing for 551 yards to go along with 85 receiving yards. He dealt with injuries for most of his time as a Lobo, including losing the entire 2016 season to a torn ACL he suffered in spring practice. He also dealt with the passing of his mother the following September.

News

ASUNM senator resigns

Justin Garcia | February 28

Before his resignation, Nick Morgan was referred to as a model senator. Vice President Emily Wilks called Morgan “phenomenal.” Finance Chair Holly Gallegos said Morgan was someone students liked talking to and in Finance Committee meetings, Morgan would often open by telling students that Senators were students too. About three weeks ago, Morgan resigned as a senator from the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico. “I came across some of the stuff that was happening with some of the money,” Morgan said referring to the Student Service Agencies. “I thought it was a little unethical.”

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Board of Regents to hold special meeting today

Kyle Land | February 28

A special meeting of the University of New Mexico Board of Regents on Thursday Feb. 28 at 1 p.m. will involve discussion surrounding many pressing issues facing the University. It will be the first meeting with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s five new appointees, who were approved by the New Mexico State Senate on Feb. 16. According to the official agenda, the meeting will involve interim Provost Richard Wood informing the Board about the upcoming Higher Learning Commission (HLC) site visit on March 4. The HLC is the body in charge of the accreditation process for the whole of UNM.

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Lobo Day to be held today in the SUB

Danielle Prokop | February 28

A source close to the matter has confirmed to the Daily Lobo that there will be cake (but no candles) available during a celebration today for the University of New Mexico’s 130th birthday party in the Student Union Building on Thursday, which will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sports

Sports issue: Esports thrive at UNM

Mark Jacobson | February 26

Esports have enjoyed a large bump in popularity in the last five to ten years. Tournaments have emerged from basements into convention centers and arenas. The purse for victorious teams has increased exponentially. From League of Legends to NBA 2K, the rise has been precipitous. The University of New Mexico even added their own Esports club in Sept. of 2018.

Opinion

Sports Column: There's more to cheerleading than meets the eye

Alanie Rael | February 25

Stereotypes surrounding cheerleading have a history that dates back decades and are concepts most people grew up hearing. Assumptions like “cheerleaders are dumb” or “cheerleading isn’t a real sport” are common when discussing the topic of cheerleading. But for many, cheerleading is a lot more than its stereotypes. As University of New Mexico cheerleaders, sophomores Amaia Bracamontes and JC Oellien have been confronted by these “standards” that seem to define them as athletes.

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Sports Issue: ABQ soccer club look to kick off first season

Andrew Gunn | February 25

After months of anticipation, press releases, social media hype, and some familiar player signings, the New Mexico United soccer club is set to kick off their inaugural season this week at Isotopes Park. Officially unveiled as an expansion club on June 7, 2018, New Mexico United will play in the United Soccer League Championship league (USL), which occupies the second tier of the U.S. soccer pyramid under Major League Soccer (MLS). As part of a rapidly expanding soccer landscape in the U.S., United will join 35 other teams in the league in pursuit of domestic silverware, including the USL Cup and the U.S. Open Cup. While other pro or semi-pro soccer clubs in New Mexico have come and gone (New Mexico Chiles, Albuquerque Geckos), United appears set to stick around. In years past, scores of clubs around the country have folded due to lack of fan support, an inability to pay their players and league restructuring. The USL, meanwhile, has gained a firmer financial footing in the U.S. market through a closer relationship with MLS, promotion to Division II status by the U.S. soccer board of directors and a broadcast partnership with ESPN.

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Baseball: Lobo hopes work ethic will bring success

Matthew Narvaiz | February 25

It’s a Thursday afternoon practice and the cool, dryness of the Albuquerque air has a piercing touch. Coaches, players and staffers are all wearing long sleeves, jackets, or are layered in clothes to keep from the cold. Standing near home plate, watching his teammates take batting practice, is Jared Mang — the 5’9 senior outfielder out of Los Alamos, New Mexico. He is wearing a red long sleeve emblazoned with a Lobo and a baseball diamond around it. To keep from the cold, he also has on a skull cap, though it's noticeably wrapped around his neck — to keep warm — with his helmet atop his head.

Sports

Sports Issue: Lobos go 2-3 at Hawaii Invitational

Cameron Goeldner | February 25

The University of New Mexico softball team went 2-3 at the Hawaii Invitational last week, with an additional loss to Hawaii prior to the start of the tournament. In a matchup with the Rainbow Wahine on Wednesday with Kianna Spencer in the circle, the Lobos lost a close matchup 2-1. Spencer threw six innings, giving up five hits, two runs (one earned), four strikeouts and no walks.

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Sport Issue: New Mexico United has many ties to UNM soccer

Robert Maler | February 25

Many people in Albuquerque know New Mexico United is the new professional soccer team, but they may not be aware four former University of New Mexico men's soccer players help make up the roster — possibly some of the last Lobos to have that chance. Devon Sandoval, a native of Albuquerque, found his way back home after stints with Real Salt Lake, the San Francisco Deltas and Atlanta United 2. And he wasted no time notching an unassisted goal in New Mexico United's exhibition against Denver University on Saturday — the lone goal in a friendly that gave the city its first look at the new club.

Sports

Sports Issue: Jarrod Ronquillo works hard, loves his team

Robert Maler and Alanie Rael | February 25

His father was a Lobo. His mother was a Lobo. But coming to the University of New Mexico and becoming a Lobo himself may have seemed like a long-shot for Jarrod Ronquillo. Ronquillo, a two-sport athlete in high school, excelled on the soccer field — at an All-State level in fact, his father Tony Rochillo said. Jarrod went to high school in Minnesota and was pretty good in hockey as well, something that is probably vastly more competitive up north where more people seem to grow up around the game.

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Men's Basketball: Despite difficult season, Lobos still have potential

Robert Maler | February 25

For many fans, the University of New Mexico men's basketball team has failed to live up to expectations this season — as high hopes and tremendous upside turned to mediocrity and relative embarrassment at times. The team returned a pair of seniors in Anthony Mathis and Dane Kuiper as well as sophomores Makauch Maluach and Vladimir Pinchuk — all of whom seemed to flourish under the leadership of then first-year UNM head coach Paul Weir. That quartet was joined by a slew of transfers, a couple of whom came from some high-profile programs. Vance Jackson came to UNM via UCONN, JaQuan Lyle transferred from Ohio State and the long-awaited debut eventually saw Carlton Bragg, who had previously played as a Kansas Jayhawk, take the floor.