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REVIEW: I have a good feeling about Star Wars’

When we first sat down to watch Andor, we were skeptical. The Star Wars universe has been watered down as of late by Disney’s assembly line of turn-your-brain-off content and we were unsure if Star Wars would ever recover. When Disney announced that they would be creating a show centering around one Cassian Andor, we said, “Who?” But, after watching the complete show, we are delighted to say that “Andor” is a must-see and one of Star Wars’ best.

OPINION: bobbleheads of the week – Stanley Cup playoffs second round edition

Where there’s a victor, there’s a loser, and sometimes certain athletes contribute to their team’s shortcomings. These athletes are favorably called bobbleheads. The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is starting to wrap up, with the Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers punching their tickets to the conference finals. While those teams had players who propelled them forward, those knocked out featured players who helped book their teams’ trips to Cancun.

“Tina – The Tina Turner Musical” brings Broadway and rock ‘n’ roll to Popejoy Hall

On Thursday, May 15, “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical,” comes to Popejoy Hall. The musical is a Broadway in New Mexico selection; it tells the story of a woman who breaks through barriers of racism and sexism to rise and become the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” The musical celebrates the comeback story of adversity and rising against the odds. Turner ultimately won 12 Grammy Awards, and held live shows with millions of viewers and more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history, according to the Popejoy website.

United lets crucial points slip against Phoenix Rising

New Mexico United faced off against Western Conference foe Phoenix Rising at Rio Grande Credit Union Field on Saturday, May 10. United entered the contest third in the conference and needing a win to jump Monterey Bay for second place. Phoenix, meanwhile, had a rough start to the season. They came into the match in 10th place and winless in their last three games, including a loss to MLS side Houston Dynamo.

Comic, May 12, 2025

Advertising Manager Nevaeh Lucero graduates after years of dedication

Nevaeh Lucero’s two years as advertising manager for the Daily Lobo comes to a bittersweet ending as she graduates with the spring class of 2025 after just two years at the University of New Mexico. As she reflects on her memories with the Daily Lobo, she shares some of her accomplishments that were made possible from working with the student news publication. In 2023, Lucero graduated from the College & Career High School with five associate's degrees: pre-law, liberal arts, sociology, criminology and applied science in integrated studies. This made it possible for her to more quickly complete her bachelor’s degree in instructional technology & training.

NM public media risks losing millions in federal funding following executive order

On May 1, President Donald Trump issued an executive order instructing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a publicly funded nonprofit that supports public broadcasting, to cease federal funding for National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting Service due to the networks not presenting a “fair, accurate, or unbiased portrayal of current events to taxpaying citizens,” the order reads. The CPB distributes taxpayer money to member stations of PBS and NPR, according to its website. This includes Albuquerque-based PBS member station KNME, as well as NPR affiliate KUNM. 

UNM post-docs forewarn threats to research at Stand Up for Science event

On the last day of classes for the spring semester, organizers for the New Mexico Stand Up for Science tabled at the University of New Mexico, asking more students to join efforts to protest White House efforts to dismantle funding mechanisms for science research. “The intent really is to make sure that people don’t lose steam throughout the summer,” said Nina Christie, a post-doctoral researcher studying substance use. The group is part of a national movement seeking an expansion of research science funding  and reinstating research cuts under anti-diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.

LETTER: Zionism is a Core Belief of Judaism

“And what is anti-Zionist? It is the denial to the Jewish people of a fundamental right that we justly claim for the people of Africa and freely accord all other nations of the Globe. It is discrimination against Jews, my friend, because they are Jews. In short, it is antisemitism.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote in "Letter to an Anti-Zionist Friend." For 3,500 years, the Land of Israel or Zion has been central to Judaism. Every Jew prays facing Jerusalem. Many holidays are based upon the harvest times in Israel. Jews maintained a constant presence in the land and its four holy cities (Jerusalem, Safed, Hebron and Tiberias) for thousands of years, long before Christianity and Islam were founded.

Elizabeth Secor graduates with leadership and journalistic skills

Student journalist Elizabeth Secor has touched most bases when it comes to journalism as an undergraduate. A former multimedia editor for the Daily Lobo, a former editor for New Mexico News Port and a member of The New York Times Corp mentorship program, Secor is graduating this semester with a bachelor’s degree in journalism & mass communication and a minor in professional writing. Secor started writing for the Daily Lobo her freshman year and served as the multimedia editor from January to June 2023. “I’ve always enjoyed being able to write,” Secor said. “In college, unless you’re getting internships, it’s kind of hard to go find stories and be able to write for a publication.”

Izabella Kubiak-Reseigh: A great reporter and a die-hard sports fan

Growing up, Izabella Kubiak-Reseigh was always a huge sports fan. Watching sports throughout her life inspired her to pursue journalism, and now she’s graduating from the University of New Mexico with a degree in journalism & mass communication and a minor in military studies this semester after working for two semesters as a sports reporter for the Daily Lobo. While her love for her other teams goes deep, down to her core Kubiak-Reseigh bleeds green and yellow for the Green Bay Packers. She is also a fan of the Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Avalanche. Her love for these teams and sports in general comes from her family, including her godfather and her dad.

Marcela Johnson cultivates community through journalism

Four years ago, Marcela Johnson walked into the newsroom of her hometown’s newspaper, The Silver City Daily Press, as a summer intern with little interest in journalism and an undeclared college major. Now, four years later, she is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in journalism & mass communication with a distinction in Honors from the University of New Mexico. Johnson has spent three of the last four years at the Daily Lobo as a reporter, making her way up to the senior reporter position. Beyond the Daily Lobo, she has served as the editor-in-chief of Limina: UNM Nonfiction Review, an Honors Pathmaker mentor and as a member of the Association for Jotería, Arts, Activism and Scholarship (AJAAS). Within each of her commitments, Johnson has demonstrated her deep devotion to community.

Outgoing Daily Lobo editor-in-chief holds power to account

After almost two years of reporting, Lily Alexander will hang up her Lobo News cap in exchange for a graduation cap as she retires from her position as editor-in-chief of the Daily Lobo. Alexander joined the paper in August 2023 as a freelance reporter, quickly got promoted to a beat reporter and then to news editor in November 2023 before being elected editor-in-chief and assuming the role in May 2024. She graduates this spring from the University of New Mexico with a bachelor’s degree in journalism & mass communication to accompany her wealth of experience, collection of invaluable friendships and numerous awards won for her reporting.

Graduating culture reporter Elijah Ritch comments on commentary

After a year of working for the Daily Lobo, culture reporter Elijah Ritch is graduating from the University of New Mexico with a bachelor's degree in film studies and a concentration in film criticism and history. “I came on at the beginning of my senior year, and because I had never thought (the Lobo) would be something for me, or something that I would be into or would enjoy, or something that would benefit me career-wise,I always thought that I wanted to go into other things,” Ritch said. “But an internship last summer made me realize that my calling in life is to be a writer in some form or fashion.”

Lauren Lifke signs off

After three years chasing answers from University officials, searching through crime data and helping steer the Daily Lobo newsroom through an era of change, Daily Lobo Managing Editor Lauren Lifke is graduating with a bachelor's degree in journalism & mass communication and signing off. Known for her data-driven reporting, dark humor and fun little beverage in hand, Lifke leaves a legacy of accountability journalism and mentorship that helped reshape how student journalists cover the University of New Mexico. Lifke first joined the Daily Lobo her sophomore year with a piece for the 2023 satire issue — a fake article about celebrating Women’s history month by offering free hysterectomies in front of Chick-Fil-A at the UNM Student Union Building.

Documentary about dementia explores memory, identity and family

On March 6, Albuquerque’s Guild Cinema hosted two screenings of filmmaker Kyle Henry’s new documentary “Time Passages.” A Q&A session with Henry was held after each screening. “Time Passages” is a portrait of the filmmaker coming to terms with his mother’s dementia, which forces him to reflect on his childhood, his relationship with his mother and his perception of his family members’ lives.

The Doo Wop Project returns to Popejoy Hall

On May 11, at 3 p.m., the Doo Wop project returns to Albuquerque to perform at Popejoy Hall for the third time. The Doo Wop project takes audiences back in time, giving a vintage spin and adding a nostalgic element to contemporary songs, which they call being “doowopified,” according to a Popejoy press release. “The Doo Wop Project brings the stage to life, weaving the history of doo-wop into a vibrant experience that’s equal parts concert, tribute, and celebration,” the press release reads.

Isotopes rally in the eighth, winning over Bees

The Albuquerque Isotopes secured a 5-2 victory against the Salt Lake Bees for the fourth game of the series on Friday, May 2. The Bees were in the driver's seat at the start of the game, leading the series 2-1 after defeating the Isotopes 8-3 in the third game of the series the day before.

Baseball: Lobos come out on top against San Jose State University

On April 25-27, the University of New Mexico Lobos baseball team went up against the San Jose State Spartans. The Lobos started the series opener on April 25 in the right rhythm, batting in six runs in the first inning. They then continued to put up a large number of runs on the board.

Comic, May 5, 2025