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Volleyball: Lobos defeat UNLV in four sets

Matthew Narvaiz | September 27

It wasn’t perfect, but after a shaky second set from the University of New Mexico volleyball team, the Lobos rallied to win the final two sets to defeat the visiting UNLV Rebels on Wednesday evening at Johnson Gym. UNLV entered the contest at 11-3 and a perfect 2-0 in the Mountain West, while New Mexico was a mediocre .500 and coming off of a loss to the Boise State Broncos. Now, with the win, UNM (8-7) stands at 2-1 in conference play -- and is tied with UNLV in the Mountain West, respectively.

Image of Tevaka Tuioti courtesy of his twitter @TevakaTuioti.

Sports

Football: Lobos to start Tuioti on Saturday

Cameron Goeldner | September 27

Tevaka Tuioti will start at quarterback for the Lobos on Saturday, head coach Bob Davie announced after practice on Tuesday. “I’m excited to get back on the field,” Tuioti said. It’s a different feeling when gametime comes, you’ve got the adrenaline coming and I don’t worry about (getting hurt) though, I’m just here to play football and have fun.” Tuioti, who suffered a concussion in the first quarter of the Lobos matchup against Wisconsin, missed two weeks of practice and returned to practice on Monday. He had to earn the starting job back after a rusty return to the field Monday and a week of strong practices from Sheriron Jones, who started for the Lobos against New Mexico State.

Clip art made by Colton Newman. Images from UNM School of Medicine and Mediaite.

News

UNM professor weighs in on Kavanaugh

Cameron Goeldner | September 27

A University of New Mexico professor has found himself in the conversation surrounding allegations against Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh after he was quoted in an article published by The New Yorker following allegations from Deborah Ramirez, a college classmate of Kavanaugh’s at Yale University. Mark Krasberg, a research assistant professor of Neurosurgery in the School of Medicine, was a college classmate of the two and told The New Yorker that Kavanaugh’s behavior was a common topic among his classmates after his nomination was announced. According to the article, “in one email that Krasberg received in September, the classmate who recalled hearing about the incident with Ramirez alluded to the allegation and wrote that it “would qualify as a sexual assault... if it’s true.””

A student looks out over dancers during the 2016 Silent Lights in Smith Plaza.

Culture

Silent Night returns to UNM for homecoming

Tiffani Watteyne | September 27

On Thursday, Sept. 27 from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Silent Lights 2018 will be held on the Smith Plaza. The event is a silent disco that will feature six DJ’s throughout the evening with three DJ’s playing at a time. All of the music will be color coordinated for ease of syncing the sound to your headphones. Changing the channel on your headphones connects you to a different DJ on stage. For example, if you want to hear what the green DJ is playing simply switch channels and you’re listening to that music as your headset glows green.

Sports

Football: Lobos prepare for tough test against Liberty

Matthew Narvaiz | September 27

It will be no easy test, University of New Mexico head football coach Bob Davie said, when his Lobo team hosts the Liberty Flames on Saturday for its homecoming game. Liberty, an independent FBS program, is coming off of a loss to North Texas, in which it was routed 47-7 at home. Prior to that the Flames lost on the road to Army, but won their season opener over Old Dominion, 52-10. It was Liberty’s dominating victory to start the season that impressed Davie, especially because Old Dominion recently defeated a much bigger program in Virginia Tech. Last year, Liberty went into Waco, Texas and defeated Baylor on the road in its season opener.

Construction on the new physics and astronomy building can be seen outside of the art building. Students report smelling chemical fumes that are causing nausea and headaches.

News

Construction fumes raise concern for art students

Emily Ashby | September 27

Art students are raising concerns of distractions and health problems caused by fumes in the Art Building due to the construction site south of it. First reported by KRQE, students say they have been dealing with the fumes for the entire fall semester so far.

Culture

Student combines artificial intelligence and art

Shayla Cunico | September 27

Third year graduate student Zac Travis is the latest artist to occupy the John Sommers Gallery at the University of New Mexico. Travis is a student in the art department at the University of New Mexico in the photography area and is the visual artist and creator of Content Nausea. “My primary inspiration for Content Nausea resides in our persistent and almost absent minded use of technology,” Travis said. Travis utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to create text phrases calculated by an AI algorithm. Travis said he is interested in the idea of algorithmic processes and the way they are handled by corporate businesses.

A UNM stops to pet a dog on her way to class.

Culture

Therapy dogs come to UNM for homecoming

Megan Holmen | September 27

The University of New Mexico kicked off Wolfstock Homecoming week with “Peace, Love and Puppies” a dog kiss, furball-filled event Monday at Smith Plaza. Students could play with dogs from Southwest Corps of Canine Volunteers. There were nearly 10 dogs of all shapes and sizes, all of which were licenced therapy dogs. According to Sue MacEchan director of UNM Alumni Relations, this is the first time homecoming week has involved a dog therapy event. However, Southwest Corps of Canine Volunteers has come to UNM campus before on multiple occasions. UNM Alumni Relations is one of the groups in charge of organizing homecoming week along with other groups across campus. The idea fit in really well with the wolfstock theme too, MacEchan said.

Dannelle Kirven talks to the ASUNM Senate Wednesday night about recent racialized comments made by members of Kappa Kappa Gamma.

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ASUNM brief: Racial remarks and resolutions

Justin Garcia | September 26

The Vice President of the Black Student Alliance spoke to Senators of the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico during their full senate meeting Wednesday evening regarding racial remarks allegedly made by members of a University of New Mexico sorority. According to a statement from the BSA, members of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority made racial remarks during a speech by the director of Counseling Services at Student Health and Counseling, Dr Stephanie McIver.

A UNM student washes their hands in a bathroom that was recently reviewed on a Twitter page that has gotten attention.

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UNM student's bathroom review makes big splash

Isaiah Garcia | September 26

Twitter is now flush with reviews of local bathrooms — and some of the University of New Mexico’s toilets are tanking. Nicholas Sandoval, a 3rd year communication and interdisciplinary film and media Major at UNM, has gathered buzz from his bathroom reviews on campus and around the Albuquerque area. Sandoval started the Twitter account @BathroomReview5 around the beginning of September, and has already gained 127 followers in that time.

Culture

Lobo Spirit hosts Neon Skate for homecoming

Tiffani Watteyne | September 26

On Sept. 25 Lobo Spirit brought the second annual Neon Skate event with a glowing roller skating rink to campus for the University of New Mexico’s 2018 homecoming week celebration. “It’s like going back to the days were you were a little kid learning how to skate for the first time and then just bringing the neon theme to that with the black lights, I think it’s a great experience,” said Adam Biederwolf, director of Lobo Spirit. Lobo Spirit partnered with Neon Entertainment to bring a neon skate rink with complimentary roller skates for students to use. Lobo Spirit used black lights and music to set the environment for the portable roller skating rink that was set up in the ballrooms of the Student Union Building. Apparel such as glow sticks, glow bracelets and glow necklaces were passed out to the attendees to bring in the neon ambiance.

News

Dr. McIver responds to racial remarks made by UNM sorority members

Kyle Land | September 26

The University of New Mexico chapter of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority has recently come under fire for racial remarks that were allegedly made by members of the sorority during a welcoming event for new Greek Life members. As previously reported by the Daily Lobo, the remarks were made during a presentation by Dr. Stephanie McIver, director of Counseling Services at SHAC, which focuses on mental health, anxiety and the various resources available at SHAC.

News

ABQ readies for election with National Voter Registration Day

Alyssa Bitsie | September 26

Bernalillo County hosted the second annual National Voter Registration Day event in Civic Plaza on Tuesday afternoon. Members of the community were invited to register to vote or update their voter registration. In 2012, on the fourth Tuesday of September, National Voter Registration Day became a national holiday. The day is meant to spread awareness on the importance of voting.

Sports

Men's Soccer: Lobos prepare to face undefeated St. Mary's

Cameron Goeldner | September 26

The New Mexico Men’s Soccer team will look to build off its first win of the conference season against the No. 10 team in the country, St. Mary’s College (Calif.) on Wednesday night before resuming Conference-USA play on Saturday morning against Florida International University. St. Mary’s comes into the matchup at 9-0-0, one of two teams in the country that has yet to record a result other than a win. The Gaels are coming off of a 1-0 victory over then No. 13 UC Davis and recorded their sixth shutout of the season in the process. SMC has only given up four goals to opponents all season, and have one of the most potent offenses in the country, averaging three goals per game so far this season.

Opinion

Column: In light of new allegations, Kavanaugh confirmation must be postponed

Kyle Land | September 24

Christine Blasey Ford is scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee this Thursday regarding an alleged incident of sexual assault that occurred 35 years ago. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh denied the allegation in no uncertain terms. “I categorically and unequivocally deny this allegation,” Kavanaugh said in a statement released by the White House. “I did not do this back in high school or at any time.”

A protestor holds a sign during an anti-NRA protest on Sept. 23, 2018.

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NRA-sponsored shooting competition sparks protest in ABQ

Anthony Jackson | September 24

Red and blue lights flashed over protestors from Fight for Our Lives, a gun reform activist group, as they blocked the entrance into the Embassy Suites Hotel on Woodward Drive Northeast, Sunday. The activist group met at Martineztown-Santa Barbara Park before convening at the hotel to protest against the City of Albuquerque hosting the NRA National Police Shooting Championship. Jonathon Alonzo, a highschool student who co-founded the group, said he believes the NRA should not have a place in local police departments.

South Lot and Lobo Village shuttles wait to be used in T-lot.

News

New shuttle route drives mixed reactions among students and staff

Anthony Jackson | September 24

The University of New Mexico shuttle system has a new combo route, drawing the ire of many students and staff. Since the end of August, the University combined the South Lot and Lobo Village routes every Monday through Thursday after 3:30 p.m. Barbara Morck, the director of Parking and Transportation Services (PATS), said the combo route was implemented due to a shortage of drivers.

An art gallery attendee interacts with an exhibit at the University of New Mexico Art Museum on Sept. 19.

News

Exhibit combines art and political conversation

Matthew Zank | September 24

Politics and artistic expression crossed paths last Wednesday, Sept. 19 at the “For Freedoms Party,” an exhibit through the UNM Art Museum. For Freedoms Federation, a project with the goal of combining art with civic participation, worked in conjunction with the UNM Art Museum to bring the exhibition to the University of New Mexico. After a keynote speech from artist Aram Han Sifuentes, the interactive art exhibit began. Attendees were able to voice their own political opinions by filling in cards with statements like “Freedom From...” and “Freedom Of...” and added them to the walls of the exhibit.

Culture

UNM starts Woodstock themed homecoming week

Shayla Cunico | September 24

The University of New Mexico will be putting their own twist on the 1969 Woodstock festival for this year’s week-long Wolfstock, homecoming celebration. Starting Sept. 24, the UNM Alumni Association will work with campus staff, faculty and student organizations to put on events everyday starting at 11:30 p.m. that will continue throughout the week. Students can participate in 50 different homecoming week events.

President Stokes addresses an audience during a State of the University speech in UNM SUB September 17, 2018.

Culture

Five and why: President Stokes' favorite books

Luisa Pennington | September 24

President Garnett S. Stokes is the first female president of the University of New Mexico. Over the course of her life, Stokes earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Carson-Newman College in Tennessee and her master’s and doctoral degree in industrial and organizational psychology from the University of Georgia. Previously working for the University of Missouri, Florida State University and the University of Georgia, Stokes has received renowned praise for creating transformative academic environments. Stokes is also a fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, the American Psychological Association and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.