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Women’s Basketball: Beynon, Buck and Nunn lead UNM to win over Fresno State on the road

Matthew Narvaiz | March 3

It took the entirety of the game, plus some, for the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team to pull out a victory on the road at Fresno State, 93-89. And the Lobos got scoring out a trio of players such as Cherise Beynon, Tesha Buck and Jaisa Nunn in the process. Beynon led UNM with a triple-double performance, putting up 22 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. It marked her third triple-double of her career. Buck, however, was a problem on offense for the Bulldogs. She scored a team-high 30 points while going 12-of-23 from the field. She also had two threes, though she took a total of 10 of them.

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Sports

Baseball: Lobos dealt 9-5 loss in conference home opener

Robert Maler | March 3

The University of New Mexico baseball team was dealt its first home defeat after Nevada broke the game open with a big inning and held on for the win on Friday night at Santa Ana Star Field. UNM sophomore pitcher Justin Slaten shouldered the loss as New Mexico (4-4-1, 0-1 MW) fell in its conference opener to the Wolf Pack by a score of 9-5. Nevada (4-4, 1-0 MW) got on the board in the top of the first inning, plating a run after Grant Fennell was able to double home Daniel Perry in the top of the frame.

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Music

Album Review: Basic, tedious tracks prevent Jaden Smith from making name for himself on “SYRE”

Colton Newman | March 2

A lot can be said about Jaden Smith — but, in a much more real sense, not much can be said about him either. He’s the son of one of the most famous celebrities to ever grace this planet, he wore a white Batman costume to Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s wedding, his sister had that one song a while back called “I Whip My Hair” and he somehow caused a stir when he cut off his dread-locks and carried them around. Seemingly following in the steps of his father and sister, Jaden decided to dip his toes into the world of music. On Nov. 16, 2017 Jaden Smith released his first attempt at an album, “SYRE.”

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Culture

Book Review: “Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda” shines light on self-discovery and teen romance

Colton Newman | March 2

“Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda” by Becky Albertalli is a new-age gay romance novel that follows the ever-deepening relationship between Simon and an unknown closeted gay student identified by the alias, “Blue.” Simon and Blue’s relationship starts off simply. They talk about their favorite foods, the music they like and their similar situation of both being closeted in high school.

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News

Genome research could open doors for therapy, saving lives

Danielle Prokop | March 2

When asked about his work in genomics — the study of the human genome — Dr. Tudor Oprea said, “This science is borderline philosophy. We asked ourselves, ‘What is truth?’ And we don’t always have a good answer.” Oprea is a professor of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences as well as the Translational Informatics Division division chief at the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and a leading researcher in biomolecular research.

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News

Workshop discusses ethnic invisibility, identity

Annie Edwards | March 1

The University of New Mexico Student Health and Counseling hosted “The Self-hood Struggle” student workshop with African American Student Services in Mesa Vista Hall Monday. Desa Karye Daniel, a doctoral student at UNM and a mental health counselor for African American Student Services, gave a presentation titled “A Phenomenological Study of the Invisibility Syndrome Among African American College Students.” This presentation covered the background of Daniel’s own study. Christopher Collins, senior student program advisor at African American Student Services, helped organize the event. “I just think that this was a great event, and we definitely want to raise cultural awareness here, on campus, and just have everyone’s experiences be that much better here at UNM,” he said. Daniel opened her presentation by asking attendees to think about their emotions when they were accepted into college, during their college career and after graduation or right before graduation.

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News

Stokes begins first day as president

Kyle Land | March 1

Garnett Stokes made history by becoming the first female president of the University of New Mexico — her historic term began Thursday in the Student Union Building with a meet and greet with the UNM community. The new president stood in the middle of the atrium, shaking hands and posing for pictures with the swarms of people that came out to see her. Every second it seemed a new group of people eagerly asked her for a photo and a quick conversation. Red balloons and streamers covered nearly every inch of the building.

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Music

“Turn of the Screw" opera to be performed at Keller Hall

Aubrie Powell | March 1

Opening Thursday night, the University of New Mexico Opera Theatre presents Benjamin Britten’s “Turn of the Screw” based on the gothic novella by Henry James. Professor Leslie Umphrey directs and Kristin Ditlow, Ph.D. conducts the music for the dark ghost story. “It’s really ‘Downton Abbey’ gone terribly wrong in a way,” Ditlow said.

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News

Site of incident concerning explosives on Feb. 28.

Madison Spratto | March 1

The suspect pulled over in a parking lot near the UNM Health Sciences Outpatient Surgery and Imagery Services building.

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News

Homemade grenades and pipe bombs found on University Boulevard

Kyle Land | March 1

A LoboAlert was sent out by the University of New Mexico Police Department regarding police activity occurring on University Boulevard Wednesday at 3:35 p.m., advising citizens to “please avoid until further notice.” Subsequent alerts said a “suspicious package” had been removed from the scene — UNMPD has now confirmed that the package in question consisted of homemade grenades and pipe bombs. Lt. Trace Peck, public information officer for UNMPD, said in an interview with the Daily Lobo that the initial incident occurred following a traffic stop, when police stopped the suspect’s vehicle because his license plate did not match the vehicle he was driving. The suspect pulled over in the parking lot near the UNM Health Sciences Outpatient Surgery and Imagery Services building.

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Culture

Movie Review: Despite amateur acting, “The 15:17 to Paris” tells moving story

Timber Mabes | March 1

Released on Feb. 9, “The 15:17 to Paris” tells an extremely moving story made even more memorable by its actors. Recreating the true story of three American soldiers who fight to stop an attacker from unleashing 300 rounds of ammunition on a train to Paris in 2015, the train’s true heroes acted their own roles in this film. Directed by the renowned Clint Eastwood and based on the book, “The 15:17 to Paris: The True Story of a Terrorist, a Train and Three American Soldiers,” the film had extreme potential to be a cinematic masterpiece but felt somewhat short of what it could have been.

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Culture

Book Review: "The Cruel Prince" proves to be thrilling fantasy

Nichole Harwood | March 1

Warning: Spoilers Ahead Author of bestselling contemporary fantasy books Holly Black returns once again to the realm of fairies this year with a new series. The first book of the series, “The Folk of the Air” is titled “The Cruel Prince” and plunges readers once again into a world of magic that holds both beauty and cruelty in the same regard. We view the story through the eyes of Jude, a young human woman who is initially introduced in the book as a child. Alongside her, we witness the brutal death of her parents followed immediately by the abduction of her and her sisters, Vivienne and Taryn. The abductor/murderer Madoc is Jude’s mother’s ex-husband, who she fled with their child Vivienne before remarrying and giving birth to twins Jude and Taryn.

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Music

Concert Review: Brockhampton lights up Denver

Colton Newman | March 1

With the 2017 release of three albums Saturation 1, 2 and 3, America’s favorite boy band Brockhampton took a sledgehammer to the door of the hip-hop game. With their 2018 Love Your Parents tour, Brockhampton is shoving their faces through that shattered door to let the world know they are not going anywhere. The 15-member band first met on a Kanye West fan forum. From there, group curator Kevin Abstract built off each member’s strengths to form the now-famous group, Brockhampton.

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Culture

Artist promotes environmentalism through dance

Nichole Harwood | March 1

A famed environmentalist’s work will be incorporated in a flamenco performance as part of the Aliento Latino Dance Season 2018 Saturday and Sunday at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Alice Blumenfeld and Abrepaso Flamenco Dance Company will be presenting “Vacío/Void” — a show that Blumenfeld said got its start from environmentalist Rachel Carson’s book, “Silent Spring.” Blumenfeld said Carson was a childhood hero of hers because of her environmental work and writing — the imagery Carson uses inspired her choreography.

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Sports

Men's Basketball: Lobos pummel Rams to ensure first-round bye in MW Tournament

Robert Maler | March 1

Things got out of hand quickly as the University of New Mexico men's basketball team thoroughly dominated Colorado State in the first half — and then coasted to victory to sweep the regular season series against the Rams. New Mexico (16-14, 11-6 MW) was unrelenting in its quest to lock up a first-round bye in the upcoming 2018 MW Men's Basketball Championship, jumping all over Colorado State in the early going. The Lobos had an answer in the second half for seemingly every run the Rams tried to make and picked up a 108-87 victory for a season-high fourth straight win. In the first meeting between the schools, Colorado State turned the ball over 24 times on the way to an 80-65 loss on Jan. 27 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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News

Joy Junction fights homelessness in ABQ

Madison Spratto | February 28

Thirty years ago one Albuquerque resident saw a need and fulfilled it. There are an estimated 800 to 4,000 homeless people in Albuquerque — depending on which group you ask, their counting method and definition of “homeless” may be a bit different. This is the problem Albuquerque resident Jeremy Reynalds saw and has been attempting to ease over the past three decades.

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News

Lobo Day celebrates UNM's 129th birthday

Megan Holmen | February 28

The University of New Mexico turned 129 years old Wednesday, and the Associated Students of UNM Lobo Spirit celebrated with the annual Lobo Day. Lobo Day is an opportunity to meet new people and celebrate the University that brings all of us together, said Kaylie Huizenga, the executive director of ASUNM Lobo Spirit. UNM hosts Lobo Day every year on Feb. 28 to bring students together for fun activities and a commemorative photograph.

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News

Letter: Education should be for more than earning money

Daily Lobo Readers | February 28

Editor, Do most college graduates live more wisely than minimum wage workers who never went to high school? Do most college graduates travel less, pollute less, cause less climate chaos? Do most college graduates pay less federal income tax for war? Do most college graduates consume less and live more simply and fairly in our own world family of seven and a half billion people? Do most college graduates take strong public stands against U.S. greed and wars? Do most college graduates take jobs that help more than harm?

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Opinion

Letter: UNM doesn't seem to care about students' safety

Daily Lobo Readers | February 28

Editor, I am a UNM alumnus who works out regularly at Johnson Gym. When I entered on the east side of the building on Feb. 23, I noticed my ID card, which was current, once again did not activate the turnstile. The monitor informed me, before letting me in, that neither turnstile was working. A work order had been submitted some time ago, but nothing had been done to repair either. I called UNM police soon after and explained to the student dispatcher that, given the climate of campus violence, I thought it was important for two reasons to repair these turnstiles ASAP. First, to help monitor individuals entering the building. I could have easily gained entry with no current ID, which can obviously be problematic. Second, to send the message to students that someone actually cares about their safety.

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Sports

Women's Basketball: Four seniors play their last game at the Pit

Matthew Narvaiz and Cameron Goeldner | February 28

And then, it was their last. Four seniors, all guards, stepped onto the Pit floor for the last time, as players for the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team. Seniors Cherise Beynon, Laneah Bryan, Tesha Buck and Alex Lapeyrolerie had a mix of emotions, they said, but a positive outcome in a season in which they broke records, beat the unbeatable and have become a sisterhood. And that sisterhood will stand the test of time, Lapeyrolerie said.