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Sports

Men's Basketball: San Diego State ends Lobo run, wins Mountain West crown

Robert Maler | March 12

It was a good run — probably a surprising one to many — but the University of New Mexico men's basketball team came up a bit short in its quest to win the Mountain West Championship and dance its way into the NCAA Tournament. New Mexico entered the conference tournament as one of the hottest teams in the league boasting a season-high five-game winning streak.

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Sports

Baseball: New Mexico drops rubber match, loses road series to Fresno State

Matthieu Cartron | March 11

The University of New Mexico baseball team fell victim in its second straight Mountain West series of the year, losing two of three on the road to the Fresno State Bulldogs at Pete Beiden Field. New Mexico (6-8-1, 2-4 MW) narrowly escaped with a win in game one, clipping the Bulldogs in improbable fashion. In that first game, Fresno State (11-6, 2-4 MW) seemed to be well on its way to picking up a victory. The Bulldogs began Friday's scoring by going yard in the second inning to take a one-run lead and picked up another run via the long ball in the bottom of the fifth.

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News

Traciana Graves talks inclusion, empowerment and being free

Ajinkya Patil | March 11

Traciana Graves discussed inclusion, empowerment and being free Wednesday at the University of New Mexico Student Union Building Atrium. Voted as one of “America’s Most Fearless Women” by Huffington Post, Graves gave examples of heroes and sheroes, including Harriet Tubman, Mahalia Jackson, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dave Chappelle and Rosa Parks. During the event, which was organized by the Associated Students of UNM Student Special Events, Graves gave students advice on the best practices to comfort and navigate through life.

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News

Event highlights student writing

Tom Hanlon | March 11

Students were given a chance to showcase their writing abilities at the ninth annual Celebration of Student Writing event at the University of New Mexico Thursday. The event showcased displays that included interactive writing games, digital projects and displays of students’ favorite pieces of literature. Undergraduate students enrolled in English 110, 120 and 220 classes, along with students from various other writing classes at UNM, presented versions of their coursework from the first half of the semester in the Student Union Building.

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Sports

Men's Basketball: Lobos and Aztecs battle for Mountain West Championship

Robert Maler | March 10

The University of New Mexico men's basketball team — which was a preseason prediction to finish in ninth place — wasn't supposed to be here. The Lobos were mired in mediocrity, staring at a 3-8 record after suffering an 89-73 loss to the Arizona Wildcats on Dec. 16 earlier in the season. There probably weren't many who believed the team had the talent to compete, but several months later, the narrative has changed. Head coach Paul Weir sat at the podium with two key players from Friday night's 83-68 triumph over Utah State. Weir said the decision to select senior Sam Logwood and junior guard Troy Simons to join him on the dais was a deliberate won, saying they embodied what this year's Lobo team is all about.

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Sports

Men’s Basketball: Lobo fans react to making MW championship

Matthew Narvaiz | March 10

LAS VEGAS — Just minutes away from the strip on Friday evening, the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team did something it hasn’t done since the 2013-14 season — advance to the Mountain West Tournament championship game. In fact the Lobos have been one-and-done victims in the tournament for the last three seasons, with no chance of winning a conference championship or advancing to the NCAA Tournament. And for seniors Sam Logwood and Joe Furstinger, players who have been with the program all four years without ever before experienced what the 2014-15 team did in taking home Mountain West strap, have now earned the achievement of playing in front of a sea of cherry and silver at the Thomas & Mack Center.

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Sports

Men's Basketball: Lobos crush Utah State to earn spot in MW title game

Robert Maler | March 10

It was a game of runs — but the University of New Mexico men's basketball team enjoyed more scoring spurts and inflicted more damage during them as the Lobos surged past Utah State Friday night to advance to the Mountain West Championship game. New Mexico turned the ball over on its opening possession, but Utah State returned the favor and UNM senior Sam Logwood threw down a dunk for the first score of the game. Utah State got a couple of early 3-pointers from sophomore guard Sam Merrill, a sharpshooter from the outside. His second make gave the Aggies an 8-6 lead just under three minutes into the game.

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Sports

Baseball: Fresno State to host UNM in three-game series

Matthieu Cartron | March 9

The University of New Mexico baseball fell below .500 on the season after losing 7-2 in a midweek matchup with Texas Tech, but will try to pick up momentum in Fresno, California, where it will play the Bulldogs in a three-game series The Lobos (5-6-1) have won only one of their last five games and have seemed to struggle so far this season to find their footing. But UNM has faced some tough opposition this season, including Oregon State, whom they lost to twice—the first time 5-2 and the second 15-3.

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News

ASUNM talks tuition and athletic funding options

Austin Tyra | March 8

The University of New Mexico’s tuition and controversial athletic debt funding loomed over the March 7 Associated Students of New Mexico meeting. Earlier that day, several high-ranking ASUNM members, including President Noah Brooks and Vice President Sally Midani, met with University Administration members to discuss the Board of Regents’ plan to increase tuition in correlation with the potential increase in the athletic department budget, according to Brooks.

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Sports

Men's Basketball: Lobos knock off Cowboys to advance to conference semis

Robert Maler | March 8

LAS VEGAS — The University of New Mexico men's basketball team kept its postseason hopes alive by jumping out to a huge first-half lead over Wyoming in the Mountain West Tournament quarterfinals and keeping the Cowboys at bay the rest of the way. New Mexico wasted little time getting out of the gates in the second round matchup. Senior guard Antino Jackson collected the first two points of the game by finishing on a drive to the basket. After a Wyoming turnover and UNM offensive rebound, fellow senior Joe Furstinger was true on a jumper to put the Lobos up 4-0 in the early going. That trend continued as Wyoming struggled to make shots, missing its first three attempts from the field. The Cowboys were forced to call a timeout with 16:29 still remaining in the first half, already trailing 10-1. New Mexico continued to build on the lead thanks to its ability to capitalize of Wyoming's mistakes as the Lobos scored eight points on four turnovers. The margin grew to 22-9 — prompting another timeout at the 11:23 mark — but the Cowboys finally started settling in.

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Culture

Column: Some ideas for Spring Break, 2018

Danielle Prokop | March 7

So, you’re stuck in Albuquerque for spring break, whiling away the hours, while your friends are on some beach somewhere. What is there to do in Albuquerque? This list should have you covered on low-budget spring break options in the 505. Outside: Albuquerque is full of outdoor excursions on the cheap. If your idea of going out means lacing up your hiking boots, grabbing your bike helmet or snagging your crash pads, then you’re in the right place.

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News

Regents vote on athletic facilities' improvements

Austin Tyra | March 7

The recent resignation of University of New Mexico Regent Alex Romero leaves the Board of Regents Finance and Facilities Committee with only two members: Regent Chair Marron Lee and Regent Tom Clifford. Both members attended this Tuesday’s meeting and discussed two large-scale proposed projects, each regarding on-campus athletic facilities.

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Culture

Centennial hosts free coding education program

Ariel Lutnesky | March 7

This Friday marks the second Friday of the month — and that means it’s time for Coffee and Code at Centennial Library. Jonathan Wheeler, a data curation librarian, and Karl Benedict, director of research data services, put the program together. “It's a combination of business and introduction and information about what the technology is, why you may or may not want to use it and how it gets used, but then also a hands-on chance for folks to experiment with it and get their feet wet,” Benedict said.

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Opinion

Letter: More Korean War is "worth it"? To Whom?

Daily Lobo Readers | March 7

Editor, Speaking to CNN on the possibility of resuming hostilities in the nearly 70-year-old Korean War (in uneasy ceasefire since 1953), U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) says, "All the damage...would be worth it in terms of long-term stability and national security." Worth it, Sen. Graham? To whom?

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News

UNM professor receives monetary award for research on teaching

Danielle Prokop | March 7

At the University of New Mexico students learn a lot of vital skills — for one UNM faculty member, the process of learning also matters. Assistant Professor Vanessa Svihla was awarded $516,000 by the National Science Foundation to develop better frameworks for teaching design and engineering that mirrors real-world situations. Her original research project, “Framing and Reframing Agency in Making and Engineering,” received the NSF CAREER Award. Research began Jan. 1 and is funded through 2022.

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Opinion

Letter: Trump's "conservatism" is a ploy to manipulate supporters

Daily Lobo Readers | March 7

Editor, The biggest faker of all is none other than President Donald Trump. He is posing as a "Conservative," but he is actually a fake Conservative. What is my evidence? You can look this up for yourself on the internet.

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Sports

Men's Basketball: Lobos to open MW Tournament play against Wyoming

Robert Maler | March 7

The 2018 Mountain West Men's Basketball Championship got underway on Wednesday and the University of New Mexico men's basketball team began the tournament in a good spot — enjoying a first-round bye and waiting for two other schools to compete for the chance to play the next day against New Mexico. New Mexico (17-14, 12-6 MW) earned a bye week by defeating Fresno State in its regular season finale on Wednesday, securing the No. 3 seed in the tournament in the process. That allowed the Lobos to sit back and watch Wyoming and San Jose State — two schools which UNM swept during the regular season — play in the final first-round game of the day. Seeding held on day one of the tournament as the No. 8 hometown UNLV Rebels outlasted No. 9 Air Force in overtime, 97-90, in the opening game and No. 7 Utah State downed No. 10 Colorado State later by a 76-65 margin.

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Sports

Women's Basketball: UNM falls to No. 3 Wyoming in quarterfinals, ending MW tournament run

Matthew Narvaiz | March 7

LAS VEGAS — Through its first six quarters of play in the 2018 Mountain West Tournament, the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team looked like the team that started 13-0 on the season — but just like the regular season, the momentum came to a screeching halt. New Mexico ran roughshod over San Jose State in the opening round, blasting the Spartans 84-54. Things appeared to be going the same way against Wyoming in the second round matchup, as the Lobos sprinted out to a 33-18 halftime advantage. In the second half, though, UNM faltered. And after scoring just 18 points and shot 29 percent in the first half, Wyoming dominated by scoring 51 points in the second half of play en route to a 69-66 win over the Lobos at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday evening.

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Music

Ten study songs to add to your playlist

Shayla Cunico | March 6

A dark period has descended upon the University of New Mexico student population — midterms. It is easily one of the most stress-inducing, anxiety-ridden weeks of the year. To help with this, here are 10 study songs you should listen to in order to survive that last-minute study session you’re putting off. “Baby” — Reverse The Boston trio that includes Ian Kennedy (guitarist/vocalist), Jackson Cannon (drummer) and Mike Piehl (bassist) are the masterminds behind the unique sound that is Reverse. Released in late February, “Baby” proves to be an infectious love song that describes the simple aspects of being in love.

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News

NM Dream Team shares info on immigrant rights

Amy Byres | March 6

The New Mexico Dream Team discussed immigrants rights and resources at a community gathering at South Valley Academy Monday. Isaac de Luna, an undergraduate student at the University of New Mexico and the communications director for the NM Dream Team, addressed what to do if Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, were to come to a community member’s home. The tips included: There is no obligation to open the door to anyone. Keep in mind the right to remain silent. Do not sign anything, even if they present what seems to be an order for removal unless an attorney is present. Create an emergency plan to secure family members and possessions.