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Football: Davie files to appeal 30-day suspension

Robert Maler | February 12

The University of New Mexico announced last week that it would be suspending its head football coach, Bob Davie, for a period of 30 days — but Davie has quickly countered by filing an appeal. University of New Mexico Interim President Chaouki Abdallah released a statement on Thursday, detailing the finding and recommendations of some recent investigations — as well as news of the suspension and additional measures that were outlined. The following day, Davie released a statement saying he was appealing the decision. As the head coach pointed out, there was no specific reason given for his suspension. “None of these three investigations determined that I had violated any University policy,” he said in the statement. “I have appealed the suspension imposed by Interim President Abdallah to the Board of Regents.”

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Sports

Men's Basketball: UNM fades in second half, fall to Air Force on the road

Robert Maler | February 11

Winning on the road continued to present challenges for the University of New Mexico men's basketball team, as the Lobos were unable to close things out in Colorado against the Air Force Academy on Saturday. New Mexico (12-14, 6-5 MW) was without the services of senior Joe Furstinger, whose inside presence was probably something the Lobos could have used — especially in the second half. Furstinger was serving a one-game suspension by the Mountain West for an unsportsmanlike act as time expired in a 73-71 loss to Boise State on Tuesday. The senior seemed to take ownership of the mistake, issuing an apology via Twitter to the Lobos and the opposing team — and specifically the player, Marcus Dickinson, he shoved at the end of the game.

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Opinion

Letter: Recent DACA cartoon in Albuquerque Journal lacks journalistic integrity

Daily Lobo Readers | February 11

Editor, I was appalled when I saw that the Albuquerque Journal published an offensive cartoon a few days ago, depicting Dreamers as MS-13 thugs assaulting a conservative couple at gunpoint. It was particularly offensive to me, because I fit into the same demographic as the Dreamers: I was brought to the USA from Mexico by my parents as a little 7-year-old boy in pursuit of a better future. I grew up and graduated from UNM with my bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, became a U.S. citizen prior to graduating from UNM and I have always been a productive member of American society.

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News

UNM hosts self-defense training session

Anthony Jackson | February 11

For 90 minutes on Friday, nine female college and high school students learned self-defense using jiu jitsu in one of the Student Union Building ballrooms. Female students learned how to diffuse situations, break holds, block punches and subdue attackers. The event was the last part of the Real Sex Week, hosted by pro-life organization Students for Life. Other events included seminars about sex trafficking and healing after a sexual assault.

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Culture

Review: "Hostiles" is excellent modern take on Western

Timber Mabes | February 11

Set in the year 1892, “Hostiles” follows the dramatic and treacherous journey taken by a dying Cheyenne war chief’s family and an American Army captain back to the chief’s home in Montana. “Hostiles” offered an incredibly intense and heart-wrenching story that revolved around hate, race, family, time and Earth’s cruelty. The movie also centered around the developing relationship between Army captain Joseph J. Blocker and Cheyenne Chief Yellow Hawk who are brought together from groups with a history of hate for each other and must learn to work together.

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News

Talk on sexual assault emphasizes healing

Elizabeth Sanchez and Tasawar Shah | February 11

For Rebecca Frock, a post traumatic stress disorder specialist, healing after sexual assault is possible, but there is no specific way to go about it. For more than 20 years Frock worked in outpatient and inpatient settings as a clinical counselor. She also worked as the director of University of New Mexico Psychiatric Center for eight years and provides Christ-centered counseling, according to her website. Her talk, “Real Hope, Real Transformation, Real Victory,” at the Student Union Building Luminaria room Thursday afternoon was part of the Real Sex Week, a week of events with topics ranging from birth control to human trafficking to feminism.

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News

UNM rated best law school for Hispanics

Tasawar Shah | February 11

The University of New Mexico’s School of Law has been ranked the nation’s best school for Hispanics in the preLaw magazine. “(The) University of New Mexico ranks first, thanks to (the) mix of Hispanic students and faculty, plus strong student services,” according to the magazine. The magazine’s study was based on three variables — student enrollment, faculty and student services — to identify the best schools for Asians, Hispanics and African-Americans.

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News

UNM professor discusses Afro-Mexican identity

Donald Amble | February 11

A professor at the University of New Mexico addressed confusion surrounding African identity in Mexico during her talk Thursday. Doris Careaga Coleman, Ph.D., a professor in the Chicana and Chicano Studies Department, gave a lecture on African identity as a part of the “Afro-Latino Talks” series hosted by Chicana and Chicano Studies, Africana Studies, African-American Student Services and El Centro de la Raza that occur throughout the Spring 2018 semester. “Discussing this topic is very interesting to us, because it gave us a way to help make the invisible visible,” said Student Program Specialist Yesenia Ruiz, who helped organize the talk.

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Music

Q&A: Cali band Vista Kicks looks back and talks future goals

Colton Newman | February 11

If you attended last year’s Fiestas at Johnson Field, you probably were drawn into the wild party that the Northern California band known as Vista Kicks threw. Just one year later, they are planning on making yet another stop by the 505 on their Booty Shakers Ball Tour. They took some time to give the Daily Lobo a quick email interview — answers are by the band members Sam Plecker and Nolan LeVine, written as joint statements. Q: It’s been close to a year since you have played at the UNM Fiestas. Between then and now, you’ve released your first full-fledged album and are set for a long tour. What other news should your fans be filled in on?

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Sports

Baseball: Season preview, ‘Blue Collar’ Lobos await season ahead

Matthew Narvaiz | February 11

Blue-collar. That’s how senior Danny Collier described this new-look team, which features 17 freshmen as well as a few new transfers, marking a much different team than a season ago. “It’s always blue-collar,” Collier said. “We come out to the yard everyday, work hard, and that’s all you can do. What happens on the field happens on the field. But the work, the preparation that you bring to the table each day, that’s what’s gonna get you there.” It’s fitting, since the Lobos have lost the likes of Luis Gonzalez, Carl Stajduhar, Andre Vigil and Jack Zoellner —all who played integral roles at the plate and in their respective positions. And making up for those losses, means working harder as a collective unit. Still, UNM poses a plethora of power on the offensive end. Junior Jared Mang, who led the Lobos a season ago in batting average at .373, is back this season, while Collier (.328) and junior infielder Hayden Schilling (.317) are also notable returnees whose bats played an integral role.

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Opinion

Letter: Ordinary people can improve their communities with kindness

Daily Lobo Readers | February 11

Editor, It’s hard to turn on the news anymore and not have a feeling of helplessness about the amount of crime in our state and the safety of our citizens. While it’s nice that Albuquerque is ranked as the nation’s kindest city (Whisper app, 2016), it’s equally disturbing that we are also ranked as one of the highest places for crime in the nation.

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Sports

Basketball: Legislators hit the paint to bring relief for cancer patients

Sherri Barth | February 11

Last Monday night, the Rio Grande Rivalry was put on the back burner as the Lobos and Aggies joined up with New Mexico Senate and House legislators to generate funds for cancer. The 2018 Hoops for Hope event saw Democrats and Republicans alike, play and support each other as the participants helped raise money for the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center's patient assistance program. But it wasn't just political rivals who put their differences aside — there were also two opposing college football coaches who played a hand in the action by leading the legislators turned basketball players for one night at the Santa Fe Indian School.

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Culture

Exhibition connects art and politics

Megan Holmen | February 10

The Albuquerque Museum currently has an exhibition that focuses on politics through the lens of art. “Art of Politics” is an exhibition put together by Benjamin Masemen in collaboration with Albuquerque Museum Assistant Curator of Art Titus O’Brien. The exhibit displays various forms of art including photographs, drawings and protest signs. The exhibit contains a variety political views and sentiments, said O’Brien. The art depicts anti-militarism politics, contemporary politics and identity politics. It also includes civil rights politics, international politics and Chicano politics.

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Sports

Women’s Basketball: Lapeyrolerie leaves game, Lobos still win

Matthew Narvaiz | February 10

Putting the ball in the hoop, for most of the game, was a problem for the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team. But a strong fourth quarter effort, and a key 4-point play from senior guard Laneah Bryan, willed the Lobos to a tough victory over Air Force, 57-49, at the Pit on Saturday afternoon. Bryan, who played 26 minutes off of the bench, sunk a 3-pointer while also getting fouled. She drained it, as well as the free throw after, to put the Lobos (19-7, 7-6 Mountain West) up 50-48 with 5:25 left in the game—a lead they wouldn’t relinquish either. The Lobos shot just 32.1 percent from the field, while also only making two 3s, both of which came by way of Bryan. But it wasn’t just the Lobos’ missing shots as much as it was Air Force (2-21, 2-10) locking down on defense.

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News

Largest construction project currently underway at UNM set to complete in 2019

James Goodman | February 10

The Physics and Astronomy Department plans to have a new home by Fall 2019. The construction is hard to miss. The new building will be the former site of a city water reservoir adjacent to the Center for the Arts, the Art building, Castetter Hall and Marron Hall. The reservoir has been unused by the Albuquerque Water Utility Authority for years. Projected to cost upward of $65.7 million, the Physics, Astronomy and Interdisciplinary Science Center, or PAIS, is the largest construction project currently underway at the University of New Mexico, according to a project status report from the Planning, Design & Construction Department.

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News

Sandia Labs and Anderson team up to create degree program

Amy Byres | February 10

A new symbiotic degree program is underway, connecting the University of New Mexico’s Anderson School of Management and Sandia National Laboratories. This program aims to give UNM graduates job opportunities at Sandia National Laboratories and the education to succeed. The two parties signed a memorandum of understanding for project management education and professional development on Jan. 31, according to a press release. This agreement creates a Master of Science degree in project controls, project management and program management, as well as new internship possibilities at the laboratories.

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News

What repercussions New Mexicans can expect of current drought

Megan Holmen | February 10

For anyone who has lived in New Mexico their entire life, or even just a few years, hearing the word, drought, is no surprise. The current statewide drought is severely impacting the water levels in the Rio Grande and the aquifer levels. According to John Fleck, professor of practice in Water Policy and Governance and Director of the University of New Mexico Water Resources Program, there are two types of drought — short-term and long-term. There are differences between the way the two types impact communities, the Rio Grande and the aquifer.

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Opinion

Column: A letter on journalists, apologies and accountability, in light of cartoon controversy

Danielle Prokop | February 9

Dear Reader, I’m not writing about the cartoon — yeah, that one. The cartoon depicting “Dreamers,” immigrant youths who were brought here as children, as terrorists and gang members from Mara Salvatrucha, also known as MS-13. The cartoon that sparked a protest, condemnations from locals to lawmakers and received national coverage. Instead, let’s talk about journalists, apologies and accountability.

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Sports

Men’s Tennis: Lobos look to extend unbeaten run in California

Matthieu Cartron | February 9

After losing two of their first three matches of the season, it appears the University of New Mexico has shed its early season woes. In last weekend’s set of three matches, the Lobos beat Nebraska Omaha 5-2, Michigan State 4-0, and Drake University 4-3 to rack up three consecutive wins, and now they will try and extend their three-match unbeaten run to five matches out in California. The Lobos (4-2) will first face the University of the Pacific (1-5) in Stockton, California, and then will head south to take on Santa Clara University (4-2) in Santa Clara, California. Last year, the Lobos appeared to a have a “California curse,” as they were unable to beat a single team from California. The Lobos played Cal Poly, UC Santa Barbara, UCLA, the University of San Francisco, UC Irvine, Fresno State twice, San Diego State twice—and lost in each encounter. Those nine losses accounted for just about 70% of UNM’s losses that season.

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Sports

Football: UNM announces 30-day suspension of head coach Bob Davie

Robert Maler | February 9

Recent investigations into the University of New Mexico football program and UNM Athletics could not definitively substantiate key allegations of wrongdoing, but the University is still taking action to address concerns in its findings. The University of New Mexico announced Thursday that it will be suspending head football coach Bob Davie for a period of 30 days without pay. In addition to the suspension, it was announced that the Athletics Department would be required to receive mandatory Title IX and sensitivity training as some of the recommendations being implemented by an investigation.