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Sports

Men's soccer: Lobos keep winning, take down UC Irvine

Cameron Goeldner | September 11

The New Mexico Men’s Soccer Team rebounded from a slow start to come back and beat the UC Irvine Anteaters in the final game of the Grange and Ashwill Invitational on Sunday night by a score of 2-1. The Lobos started out slowly in the first half, and the Anteaters were able to capitalize on it, with a goal in the 11th minute. This was the result of some chaos in the box, as Devin Boyce blocked a shot from Mario Ortiz — but the rebound was put into the net off of a deflection by Jose Ortiz to give UCI the lead. The goal seemed to wake up the Lobos, and head coach Jeremy Fishbein made some adjustments to his team as a result.

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News

UNM continues Red Rally tradition

Brendon Gray | September 10

The annual Red Rally brought out several hundred students to Johnson Field last week, looking to catch a glimpse of a 25-foot New Mexico State Aggie burn to the ground. The effigy, made of piping, chicken wire and newspaper took weeks for student volunteers to complete. Once ablaze, the mascot only stood for a few minutes. “This is absolutely UNM’s most recognizable tradition,” said Kaylie Huizenga, executive director of the Associated Students of UNM agency, Lobo Spirit, which spearheaded the event.

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News

UNM teaches students how to respond to DACA repeal

Madison Spratto | September 10

More than 200 people gathered in the Rodey Theater on the University of New Mexico’s Main Campus Sept. 8 for a Know Your Rights training. Sponsored by the UNM Sanctuary Campus Working Group, the training was held in response to the recent decision made by President Donald Trump to recind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy. “DACA itself was an executive action; it was not law,” said Eduardo Esquivel, education equity organizer for the New Mexico Dream Team and a biochemistry major at UNM. “We knew from the beginning that it was something up in the air — that is, wasn’t going to stay forever.” Anyone with DACA benefits expiring before March 5, 2018 must apply for a two-year renewal by Oct. 5. 2017, Esquivel said.

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Culture

SWFC aims to bring relevant films to students

Florence Sliger | September 10

Some may recall a time when the lower level of the SUB was occupied by a bowling alley. Fifty years ago, this bowling alley was removed and a theater installed, transforming the area into ASUNM’s Southwest Film Center. Holding true to its initial purpose, Executive Director Tori Martinez said the SWFC brings independent, foreign and documentary films to UNM, as these films are not widely shown throughout Albuquerque.

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Opinion

We'll always remember what we were doing on 9/11

Nichole Harwood | September 10

There are certain memories that become cemented in your mind. Certain events, times and places that when they happen, you know you are going to remember where you were and what you were doing at the time for the rest of your life when it occurred. You’ll remember even if you don’t understand why. The viewing of the news feed of the attack on Sept. 11, 2001 is certainly one of those memories. According to an Aug. 2011 Pew Research survey, “97 percent of Americans who were at least eight years old when the attacks happened said they remembered exactly where they were or what they were doing when they heard the news.”

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Culture

TEDxABQ explores diverse experiences

Hannah Eisenberg | September 10

The TEDxABQ event at the Albuquerque Convention Center this weekend discussed the connections humans can draw from their different lives and experiences through mutual understanding, patience and the willingness to listen. More audience members than seats filled the auditorium to listen to 17 speakers and six performers from various backgrounds, cultures, educations, speak about important discoveries in their lives. The event began with a violinist, Phoenix Avalon, performing segments of his favorite classical pieces. He spoke of his journey to understand how he, as a classical violinist, can fit into today’s fast-paced, technology-driven society.

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Opinion

Letter: UNM is rife with cronyism

Daily Lobo Readers | September 10

Editor, The two worst governors in this failed state's history, Republican Susana Martinez and Democrat Bill Richardson, left a corrupt and vile stain on the University of New Mexico! UNM needs to drain the swamp of all appointees of these crooked Governors. Cronyism is defined as the practice of awarding jobs to friends or trusted colleagues, especially in politics and between politicians and supportive organizations. This also includes appointing "cronies" to positions of authority, regardless of their qualifications! Why does UNM VP for Finance David Harris still have a job, after the LOBO/Scotland/Pit debacles? 

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Opinion

Letter: What is Albuquerque doing to attract commerce?

Daily Lobo Readers | September 10

Editor, Several cities across America are competing to host Amazon's second headquarters! The company is looking for a city with a population of at least one million people, a strong university system and a stable and business-friendly environment. The winning city would see an investment from Amazon of $5 billion and 50,000 new jobs created. As much as I would love to see Albuquerque win this bid to have Amazon boost the New Mexico economy, I hate to admit we have a slim-to-none chance of having Amazon build their second headquarters here.

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News

Crime Briefs for Sept. 11

Elizabeth Sanchez | September 10

Intoxicated student at Redondo Village On Aug. 27, an officer was dispatched to the west side of Redondo Village in reference to an intoxicated male that dorm security located while on patrol, according to a UNMPD report. When the officer arrived, the male was face-down in the grass, breathing but unconscious. The person who reported the incident said the male said he had “very little to drink” before he passed out. The officer found a wallet in the male’s back pocket and was able to identify the male using a New Mexico driver’s license. He is a student living in the Redondo Village dorms.

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News

UNM spokesperson steps down

Brendon Gray | September 10

The University of New Mexico’s primary spokesperson Dianne Anderson left her position earlier this month amid an effort to retool the position. She said the she is relocating to Florida where her husband has taken a new job. Anderson joined the UNM community in 2012 after a more than 20-year career in local TV news. The position came with numerous responsibilities that included handling media requests, writing stories for UNM’s Newsroom website and working on strategic messaging for the University.

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News

Vet Center hosts first Suicide Awareness Day

Madison Spratto | September 10

The University of New Mexico’s Veteran Resource Center is hosting UNM’s first Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day on Sept. 26. Sept. is also National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. More than 41,000 people commit suicide each year, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2015, New Mexico had the fourth-highest suicide rate in the U.S. according to the New Mexico Health Department.

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Culture

Bricklight Nights highlights local artists, businesses

Nichole Harwood | September 10

Bricklight Nights is an ongoing event, running each Wednesday through Sept. 27, that showcases local artists with local food, fun and entertainment in the Bricklight District, just south of Main Campus off Central Ave. “This is a local community support event,” said Kelsey Wilson of Mothership Alumni, an Albuquerque-based artist collective. “We’re all working down here to bring attention to local artists and local businesses, especially (those) being affected by the ART construction.” Local musicians the Gershom Brothers performed alongside a musician and painters during one of the nights.

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Sports

Football: NMSU quarterback Tyler Rogers burns Lobos in his Rio Grande Rivalry swan song

Matthew Narvaiz | September 10

Dreamstyle Stadium looked like a sea of red, as a crowd of 32,427 — mostly Lobo fans — showed up to see an in-state rivalry game that was one-sided early on but came down to the wire near the end. Unlike the Lobos first game, UNM’s student section was at near capacity and full of loud, boisterous people who seemed to desperately want to see their team avenge a 32-31 loss the Lobos suffered to the Aggies last season. However, the sea of red that the Lobos presented to the visiting Aggies in the 2017 Rio Grande Rivalry didn't seem to faze New Mexico State.

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Culture

"IT" remake offers worthy retelling of classic horror

Hector Valverde | September 10

You’ve undoubtedly seen or heard of the 1990 ABC adaptation of Steven King’s novel, “IT.” Despite the miniseries’ undeniable cheesiness, Tim Curry singlehandedly drilled the terrifying Pennywise the Dancing Clown, or IT, into the horror hall of fame. Andy Muschietti’s 2017 “IT” delivers on that promise of horror, with a little extra thrown in too. The faithful adaptation follows a group of preteens investigating the disappearance of their town’s children while being terrorized by a diabolical clown. Where the 1990 adaptation stumbled when Curry was off screen, the horror element of Muschietti’s “IT” felt like an additional boon. To be honest, the trailers have spoiled about two-thirds of the film’s scary moments.

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Culture

Josh Kun shines light on Latin influences on America's music

Timber Mabes | September 10

The University of New Mexico’s Musicology Colloquium Series kicked off its program last week with a presentation from award-winning author and USC Professor Josh Kun in Popejoy’s Keller Hall. During his speech, the 2016 MacArthur Fellow introduced his upcoming project to the public for the first time. Kun has researched with the collaborative art group, the Getty Foundation’s Pacific Standard Time: Latin American and Latino Art in LA, for two years to create a concert series and collection of art exhibits which highlight Latin American influence on the music of Los Angeles, California.

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Sports

Volleyball: UNM remains consistent, taking two of three matches at Lobo Invitational

Aaron Cowan | September 10

The New Mexico volleyball team finally got an opportunity to play in front of its home crowd after opening the season with six consecutive matches on the road. Even though the Lobos were able to get to play on their home court, the results continued to mimic the ones the team has experienced on the road. The Lobos swept UT Arlington in three straight sets, 25-17, 25-18 and 25-14, to open the Lobo Classic on Sept. 8 at Johnson Center. UNM followed up that performance with another win later that same evening, as it waged a marathon, five-set battle against the Portland Pilots, eventually coming out on top, 25-19, 28-30, 26-24, 22-25 and 15-10.

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Sports

Football: Lobos comeback bid falls just short

Cameron Goeldner | September 10

Three quarters of stagnant offense and a big night from New Mexico State quarterback Tyler Rogers resulted in the New Mexico Lobos losing the Rio Grande Rivalry for the second year in a row. Things got off to a quick start in the game, as UNM’s Tyrone Owens fumbled on the second play from scrimmage. The Aggies recovered in Lobos territory and quickly capitalized on the turnover with a touchdown. However, things got sticky on the extra point as the Aggies fumbled the snap, and Jalin Burrell returned it 98 yards for the Lobos to notch two points.

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Sports

Men's Soccer: Lobos gaining momentum with third consecutive win

Ajinkya Patil | September 9

The University of New Mexico men’s soccer team registered their third win of the season with a 2-1 victory over CSUN while playing in the Grange and Ashwill invitational on Friday night at the UNM soccer complex. Alex Vedamanikam scored his first career goal while Antoine Vial helped double the lead for the Lobos. “Getting the first goal is definitely a special experience. Celebrating it with the team was incredible. I enjoyed every minute of it,” UNM freshman Vedamanikam said.

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Sports

Football: Bragging Rights on the line in Saturday's Rio Grande Rivalry

Robert Maler | September 9

Lobo nation set an oversized rendition of Aggie mascot Pistol Pete ablaze during a rally on Thursday night, and Aggie fans did the same to a Lobo figure—as has been the tradition for many years. Lobo and Aggie fans alike should be ready for a game that is likely to draw the biggest crowd at Dreamstyle Stadium on Saturday—at least during the regular season. New Mexico holds a 70-32-5 advantage in the all-time matchup, but things have been tightly contested as of late. The teams have split the last eight meetings and the three most recent games have been decided by single digits.

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Culture

Rickmobile stops in New Mexico during 5,000-mile road trip

Audrin Baghaie | September 8

Adult Swim’s animated comedy series Rick and Morty made an appearance at the University of New Mexico and again at Meow Wolf in Santa Fe last week. Now that Adult Swim has rolled out the show’s third season, it’s catering further with the Rickmobile — a van shaped as Rick Sanchez, the show’s main character — and selling merchandise across the United States. When the Rickmobile stopped by the UNM SUB and Meow Wolf, New Mexico’s fanbase responded accordingly. Enthusiasts had the opportunity to snag promotional gear ranging from psychedelic apparel, featuring the titular characters, to Meeseeks toy boxes.