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Symposium focuses on harmful effects of oil

Donald Amble | February 18

“The Last Oil” symposium is a multidisciplinary event put on by eight on-campus departments that calls for an end to the oil industry. The event begins Wednesday at Keller Hall at 5 p.m. and continues Thursday at 8 a.m. in the Student Union Building Ballroom C and returns to Keller Hall at 5:30 p.m. The symposium ends Friday with talks in SUB Ballroom C from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and later with a lecture from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Woodward Hall.

Culture

After classes, UNM student performs comedy

Nichole Harwood | February 18

University of New Mexico graduate student, Jesse Barben, is a man of many talents — beneath the surface of this family man lies the heart of a comedian. He starred as the headliner for the comedy show at the Rio Bravo Brewing Company Friday evening. At 11:10 p.m. Barben took to the stage as he explored the variety of challenges that came with being a family man, all the while reflecting his own personal experiences as both a child and an adult, highlighting the past and present in a comedic light. The audience responded positively with laughter following the majority of Barben’s jokes.

Opinion

Letter: No U.S. citizen should support war with a foreign nation

Daily Lobo Readers | February 18

Editor, When would it be right for an enemy nation to murder your family? If never, how can it be right for the United States to murder families in enemy nations? Would I, as an openly gay man, celebrate acceptance into the mafia? Would I, as an openly gay man, celebrate acceptance into a violent street gang? Would I, as an openly gay man, celebrate acceptance into a band of drug dealers or bank robbers?

Opinion

Letter: Students shouldn't be ashamed of food insecurity

Daily Lobo Readers | February 18

Editor, I am a senior citizen, longtime auditing UNM student and now food-insecure person. Food insecurity is the current term for hunger in the U.S., and nearly 50 million of us are affected, which is shameful in this wealthiest and one of the highest-food-producing countries in the world.

News

UNMH receives new life-saving medical device

Mikhaela Smith | February 18

The University of New Mexico Hospital is the first hospital in the state to use a new machine that increases the survival rate of patients suffering from life-threatening lung and/or heart problems. Last fall UNMH received a portable Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation machine. An ECMO machine works by pulling blood out of a patient and running it through a device that oxygenates the blood and removes carbon dioxide. The machine then returns the blood to the patient’s body in a manner that bypasses the heart and lungs.

Music

UNM Symphonic Band hosts Valentine's Day performance

Ariel Lutnesky | February 18

The UNM Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble and Saxophone Choir held a concert Wednesday evening. “There's always a few (issues while playing), but for the most part, it came together really well,” said Samantha Rice, a clarinet player in the Symphonic Band. The concert started with the Percussion Ensemble taking the stage, all holding various sizes of triangles, as the piece they played, “Escape: Sextet for Triangles” by Drew Worden, only required triangles.

Opinion

Guest Column: BioBlog — Garden City

Emily Chavez | February 18

Editor's Note: This piece was originally published online in the UNM BioBlog on Feb. 7, 2018, written by Emily Chavez.

Culture

Student org celebrates multilingualism

Shayla Cunico | February 18

The Bangladeshi Student Association at the University of New Mexico, celebrated International Mother Language Day Sunday in the African American Performing Arts Center. During the first part of the event, students had the opportunity to learn about International Mother Language Day and it’s importance, said Ishtiaque Anwar, director of media and communications for BSAUNM. During the second half, attendees were able learn more about the tangible and intangible heritage of Bangladesh, the traditions and the culture. The event celebrated linguistic diversity and multilingualism for sustainable development. BSAUNM invited students of all nationalities to enjoy an afternoon of culture and the promotion of multilingualism.

Culture

Monthly photo contest winners, honorable mentions

Daily Lobo Readers | February 18

During the Daily Lobo’s first monthly photo contest, we asked the community of Daily Lobo readers to send in their best portraits.

UNM head football coach Bob Davie speaks to the media during a press conference.

Sports

Football: Davie suspended, Cosgrove will serve as acting head coach

Robert Maler | February 18

The University of New Mexico Board of Regents voted against hearing head football coach Bob Davie's appeal — and it was announced Thursday that his suspension would soon begin. Interim President Chaouki Abdallah announced that Davie’s suspension would officially start Saturday, Feb. 17 and continue through March 18, without pay. News of the suspension might have been a surprise to some — perhaps even Davie. The head coach seemed to think his suspension would not interfere with spring practice, which began last Friday.

Makuach Maluach scores against Utah State on Feb. 14, 2017 at Dreamstyle Arena. Lobos win 78-63 against Utah State.

Sports

Men's Basketball: Lobos overcome slow start to pull away from Utah State

Robert Maler | February 18

The University of New Mexico men's basketball team fell behind early, but got a big lift to close out the first half and eventually defeat Utah State going away on Wednesday night. New Mexico (13-14, 8-6 MW) dispatched of the Utah State Aggies by a score of 78-63, which gave the Lobos the inside track, placing them in a four-way tie for fourth place, in the Mountain West conference standings. Antino Jackson opened the scoring with a 3-pointer en route to the Lobos scoring the first five points of the game. But the Aggies responded with an 8-0 spurt and the game of runs was on.

Sports

Baseball: Pitching carries Lobos to victory over Cal Poly

Matthew Narvaiz | February 17

It took an extra inning to do it, but a two-run single from junior outfielder Jeff Deimling, as well as a solid outing from sophomore reliever Nathaniel Garley, willed the University of New Mexico baseball team to its first win of the season over Cal Poly, 3-1, on Saturday in Surprise, Arizona. Senior outfielder Danny Collier led the 10th inning with a single, before a sac-bunt led to the Lobos’ first out. But junior outfielder Jared Mang laid down a bunt, which Cal Poly threw away, to put runners in scoring position. From there, Deimling connected on a pitch for a two-run single, ultimately giving his team the win. Deimling also scored the Lobos’ (1-1) lone run before winning the game, when he scored a runner on a fielder’s choice in the sixth inning.

Culture

Movie Review: Excellent performances and costume design, yet repetitive storyline in “Phantom Thread”

Hector Valverde | February 16

Paul Thomas Anderson’s got a knack for writing some of the most original dramas on either side of the century. Anderson’s films always feel eerily intimate and personal with a certain manic lace running beneath the covers. From Philip Seymour Hoffman’s charismatic cultist in “The Master” to Adam Sandler’s shockingly good performance in “Punch-drunk Love,” Anderson is a master at crafting and directing character-driven films.

Culture

Movie Review: “The Greatest Showman” sanitizes history, lacks storytelling skills

Hector Valverde | February 16

The world-famous P.T. Barnum was many things, but being a respectable, handsome, well-mannered man — basically Hugh Jackman — wasn’t one of them. An ardent exploiter of people and animals, Barnum’s history of cruelty was well documented throughout the 19th century. “The Greatest Showman” is a simple-minded, sanitized take on the life of a bad man and a bad industry that has only middling results at its best.

Culture

Movie Review: “I, Tonya” toys with truth and humor, but falls short with stylistic choice

Hector Valverde | February 16

People in this generation have been desensitized by the luxury of waking up to shiny new fiascos across all forms of media all day, every day. Scandals had a lot more staying power just a couple of decades ago with OJ Simpson’s prosecution in the summer of ’94 being crowned the trial of the century. That same year not even a few months before OJ, Tonya Harding was one of the the most hated people in the world.

Sports

Baseball: Lobos fall to No. 2 Oregon State in season opener

Matthew Narvaiz | February 16

A strong fourth inning propelled No. 2 Oregon State to a 5-2 win over the University of New Mexico baseball team on Friday afternoon in Surprise, Arizona. The game was the Lobos’ season opener. But a combination of strong pitching and the Beavers’ high octane proved too much for the Lobos (0-1), as they were held to just four hits and were struck out seven times. The Beavers (1-0), on the other hand, recorded 10 hits, including two home runs and three doubles. Senior outfielder Danny Collier led off for the Lobos at the top of the first inning, though he swung at the first pitch and hit a flyout. Shortly after, junior shortstop Hayden Schilling was hit on the shoulder by a slider. But Oregon State senior pitcher Luke Heimlich found his groove after that mishap, and struck out junior outfielder Jared Mang while the catcher threw out Schilling trying to steal second.

Music

HSC Orchestra helps UNM community stay connected to music

Aubrie Powell | February 16

Composed of healthcare professionals, students and community members, the Health Science Center Orchestra encourages those interested in renewing old skills on the violin, flute or other instrument they learned in high school to attend a rehearsal. Trombonist and biology Ph.D. student Tim Ohlert said, “This is my second semester in the orchestra, and my favorite part is the community mentality that we are all professionals and experts in diverse fields, but we make time to come together and play music.” The group is welcoming of new members as at least two new musicians attended this past Sunday’s rehearsal.

Rep. James E. Smith, a Republican representing Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties, sponsored House Bill 147, on Feb 16, 2018.

News

Lottery Scholarship sees changes, memorial on firearms introduced as legislative session wraps up

Madison Spratto | February 15

SANTA FE, N.M. — The latest state legislative session wrapped up Thursday as representatives and senators worked until the last second to get as many bills, memorials and resolutions passed before the noon deadline. Below is a look at how three pieces of legislation — two of which directly affect the University of New Mexico — fared in the State Legislature.

News

KUNM Generation Listen welcomes community to listening party

Annie Edwards | February 15

KUNM Generation Listen will host a listening party Friday, where members of the community are encouraged to learn about radio. This month, Generation Listen plans to cover student-generated podcasts on a wide variety of topics, from politics to sports. Jalila Arthur, the 2016-2017 president of Generation Listen, and current president Seth Brewer encourage everyone to attend.

News

Brief: Carnival promotes kindness on and off campus

Megan Holmen | February 15

The University of New Mexico BeKind Initiative in collaboration with UNM Student Affairs put on a Kindness Carnival Monday in the Student Union Building as part of Kindness Week. The event featured games, food and prizes. According to Kim Kloeppel, chief operations officer for UNM Student Affairs, the Kindness Carnival was hosted by the BeKind Initiative to encourage students to give back to the community and spread kindness. This was the second year that UNM hosted the Kindness Carnival, said Jessica Carlton, a student volunteer at the Kindness Carnival and volunteer with the Be Kind Initiative.