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Music

Concert Review: Vista Kicks rock despite subpar venue

Colton Newman | February 22

Four velvet orange sport coats, three creative band picks and one annoying audience was the breakdown of Vista Kicks’ latest Albuquerque performance Saturday. The Northern California rock band Vista Kicks made a quick stop through Albuquerque on their Booty Shakers Ball Tour to play a show at the mysterious Moonlight Lounge. To warm up the venue before Vista Kicks, local bands Eugene and Treehouse Basement both performed six to seven song sets. Both groups came with something to prove — and prove it they did, creating catchy beats and a warm presence.

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Music

UNM-Valencia celebrates Japanese drumming

Annie Edwards | February 22

The University of New Mexico Valencia Campus hosted a taiko Japanese drumming lecture and demonstration Monday, as part of the “Valencia Speaks” series. Dr. Julia So organized this event, inviting Anita Lee Gallegos to the Student Community Center at the Valencia campus to demonstrate traditional Japanese drumming, called taiko. Gallegos, a 2018 New Mexico Women of STEM honoree, is a physicist as well as a martial artist and founder of the Bushido Kenkyukai in Albuquerque.

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News

Air Force Research Lab hosts weekend STEM program

Danielle Prokop | February 22

Looking for a low-cost weekend that involves launching trash cans, making “elephant toothpaste” and melting gummy bears? Then spend the morning at the first annual Air Force Research Lab Super STEM Science Demonstrations, hosted by Innovate ABQ at the Lobo Rainforest Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Matthew Fetrow, who leads technology outreach at AFRL told the Daily Lobo that this family-friendly event will have enough science to go around.

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News

Law professor discusses oil, environment

Megan Holmen | February 22

As part of its “Lunch and Learn Careers Lecture Series,” the University of New Mexico School of Law invited former professor Alex Ritchie to speak Monday, in a talk geared toward students interested in pursuing a career in oil and gas law, environmental law or water resources law. Ritchie, the Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, said oil and gas production involves so many steps that countless areas of expertise are needed during this process. He recently taught at UNM’s School of Law for five years, focusing on oil and gas law, property law and business law. “I am here to speak to students about the career opportunities in oil and gas law and environmental law. I am also here to encourage students to keep learning after they leave law school,” Ritchie said.

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Culture

Photo Story: Chiang Mai markets showcase unique Thai qualities

Jenny Liang | February 22

I traveled to Chiang Mai, Thailand over winter break and captured a few photos along the way.

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Culture

Alum hopes to make campus more bike-friendly

Ariel Lutnesky | February 22

If someone spends any amount of time on the University of New Mexico campus, they know there’s a big mix of cyclists, skateboarders, rollerbladers and pedestrians on the sidewalks. This mix is concerning to some, such as recent UNM graduate Channing Hofman, who said that the lack of structure between pedestrians and non-pedestrians is hazardous. “Biking around campus has always proved to be difficult at best,” Hofman said. “It's always crowded, there are no clear directions or anything and it's always frustrating getting from class to class. That's kind of what sparked the idea of getting some folks together to try to make UNM a better place to bike.”

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News

ASUNM, UNM Food Services and Chartwells offer food aid scholarship

Madison Spratto | February 22

A scholarship tailored to giving Lobos the chance to experience La Posada Dining Hall was awarded to four students for the Spring 2018 semester. The Associated Students of the University of New Mexico, UNM Food Services and Chartwells — UNM’s food service provider — combined forces to award four Teal Club Memberships to deserving Lobos through the Food 4 Lobos Scholarship. The scholarships will last throughout the semester and have a total value of $7,800, said Mason Martinez, chief of staff for ASUNM President Noah Brooks.

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Sports

Women’s Basketball: Lobos fall in nail-biter to first place Wyoming

Matthew Narvaiz | February 21

On her first 3-point attempt this season, junior post Jaisa Nunn nailed it with confidence — and off of the backboard, of course. But that shot wasn’t enough. Wyoming — who had an answer for the Lobos at every corner — was already up by four points with just two seconds to play. The shot was, in essence, meaningless as the Lobos fell, 63-62, at the Pit on Wednesday evening.

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Culture

Movie Review: "Black Panther" comes just shy of greatness

Hector Valverde | February 21

Light plot-related spoilers are ahead. Oh man, Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” is almost there. Almost. The themes echoed across the piece are not just societally relevant, but universal. There couldn’t have been a more perfect director hired than Ryan Coogler of “Creed” and “Fruitvale Station” fame (and hey, Michael B. Jordan as well). And the magnificent art design of the fictional Wakanda is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.

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Opinion

Letter: Gun control doesn't address the roots of mass shootings

Daily Lobo Readers | February 21

Editor, While stricter gun control might help curb gun violence in the U.S., do not fool yourselves into believing it's the root of the problem. We have deeper-seeded issues causing these crises, and we need to be more proactive in weeding them out to solve them. To be clear, this is not an argument against gun control — just an observation of the faults in our problem solving. As long as our society is producing damaged individuals, proper safety precautions should be enforced to prevent further harm. However, it is our job as a society to look beyond reactionary solutions and be more proactive in finding the origin of the damage.

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Music

Maxwell Museum hosts exhibit supporting refugees

Megan Holmen | February 21

The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico is taking an anthropological perspective on the current political climate. Now through March 3, the museum’s open-to-the-public exhibit, “No Hate, No Fear,” will focus on immigrants and refugees in the United States. Devorah Romanek, the curator of exhibits at the Maxwell Museum, said that this particular exhibit is part of a series that addresses contemporary anthropological issues that are in the news.

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Opinion

Letter: Purpose versus excuse — Why Congress might buy Trump's food stamp reform plan

Daily Lobo Readers | February 21

Editor, Politico reports that the Trump administration wants to partially replace "food stamps" with "a box of government-picked, nonperishable foods every month." Under the plan, recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, which these days are delivered as debit card balances rather than as physical — "stamps" — would receive about half as much money to buy food with. The other half would be replaced by the "America’s Harvest Box," stuffed with "100 percent U.S. grown and produced food" such as shelf-stable milk and canned goods.

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Sports

Baseball: Lobos host Central Michigan in four-game slate

Matthew Narvaiz | February 21

After a disappointing showing in the College Baseball Classic in Surprise, Arizona last weekend, the University of New Mexico baseball team has the chance to right its wrongs starting Thursday when they host Central Michigan at Santa Ana Star Field in a four-game series. The Lobos (1-3), who played the likes of Oregon State, Gonzaga and Cal Poly last weekend, dropped three of their four games, including two to the Beavers. Their lone win came on Saturday in extra innings against Cal Poly — a game they won 3-1.

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Sports

Baseball: Lobos drop 3, win 1 over the weekend

Matthew Narvaiz | February 20

The University of New Mexico baseball team was not able to close out its final game on Monday afternoon in Surprise, Arizona. Instead, No. 2 Oregon State walked away with a dominating 15-2 defeat in the two teams’ second matchup over the weekend. The Lobos dropped their season opener to the Beavers, 5-2, Friday while also dropping their game to Gonzaga on Sunday. They did, however, pick up a win on Saturday against Cal Poly.

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Sports

Men's Basketball: Lobo men face tough road task at Wyoming

Robert Maler | February 20

The University of New Mexico men's basketball team has a pair of big games ahead of it as the team will square off against two squads the Lobos are currently tied with in the conference standings. New Mexico (13-14, 8-6 MW) will get to host UNLV this weekend, but will first be faced with a road test against the Wyoming Cowboys (17-10, 8-6 MW). Robert Maler is the sports editor for the Daily Lobo.

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Sports

Women’s Basketball: Lobos host Wyoming on Wednesday

Matthew Narvaiz | February 20

With a week off since its last game, Wednesday’s matchup for the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team is not going to be easy. Instead, the Lobos will host Wyoming—who’s tied for first in the Mountain West alongside UNLV. UNM has already faced the Cowgirls once this season, when they lost on the road, 66-55, on Jan. 10. In that matchup, senior guard Cherise Beynon exploded for 28 points on 11-of-20 from the field. She also had two of the Lobos’ three 3-pointers that game, and was the only UNM player outside of N’Dea Flye (10) to score in double figures for the team that game.

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News

Nonprofit supports homeless on National Random Acts of Kindness Day

Anthony Jackson | February 20

University of New Mexico alum Ryan Evans spent his Saturday participating in National Random Acts of Kindness Day and giving back to Albuquerque. Evans and 10 other volunteers involved in Heart of Albuquerque — a nonprofit organization — distributed over 100 sacked lunches to homeless and struggling community members in Downtown Albuquerque. National Random Acts of Kindness Day is not his first time volunteering. He has also volunteered in food drives and in classrooms, discussing college prep-plans.

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News

Black History Month read-in celebrates diversity

Tasawar Shah | February 20

Project for New Mexico Graduates of Color at the University of New Mexico organized a “read-in” in honor of Black History Month. Held Thursday, the event invited readers from all walks of life to read and share with the audience any kind of publication of their choice created by African Americans. The pieces ranged from political speeches to scholarly works. PNMGC Project Assistant Glenda Lewis said she decided to host a reading event in observance of Black History Month, because it is “something that is currently not being done. It’s something that allows students to use their voice.”

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Music

Music Review — Top songs of the month: January

Colton Newman | February 19

2018 is here, and musically it is starting off on a good foot. This is a list of the top tracks, whether they’re singles or tracks off albums released in the month of January. Migos — “BBO,” feat. 21 Savage “Culture II” is here, and it was not well received. It was just shy of two hours long with a surprisingly weak tracklist. But within the slew of messy songs, tracks such as “Stir Fry,” “Motor Sport” and “BBO” shine bright. BBO featuring 21 Savage is one of the best Migos songs to be released in January, its fresh beat lightly sprinkled with trumpets, courtesy of Buddah Bless and Kanye West, make this song an instant classic.

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Sports

Baseball: Lobos drop close one to Gonzaga in Surprise, Arizona

Robert Maler | February 19

The University of New Mexico baseball team responded with a win after dropping its season opener, but couldn't quite get by Gonzaga University Sunday at the Surprise Tournament in Arizona. Gonzaga (1-2) lost its first two games of the year by one run — losing the season opener in extra innings — but finally ended up on the right side of the ledger with a 4-3 win over New Mexico. The loss dropped the University of New Mexico baseball team to 1-2 on the young season, with a rematch against No. 2 Oregon State still to come.