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Sports

Baseball: Lobos suffer first loss in league play, falling in extra innings to Fresno State

Matthew Narvaiz | April 1

It was a game of pitching on Saturday night as the Lobo baseball team put their undefeated conference record on the line against Fresno State. Both teams held each other to just eight hits in the game, even after playing a few extra innings. The end result did not favor the home team though, as the Lobos fell for the first time in Mountain West play after winning 10 of them to start the season. The 2-1 Bulldog victory over the Lobos put a stop to the streak, as the pitching duel played out on a cold, damp evening at Santa Ana Star Field.

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Sports

Lobos crush Fresno St in series opener

Matthew Narvaiz | April 1

To say it was cold at Santa Ana Star Field on Friday evening would be an understatement. But, for the Lobos, that didn't seem to matter, as they dismantled Fresno State by a 20 run margin – 24-4. Friday's win marked six straight and a perfect win-loss record in the Mountain West for UNM (17-9, 10-0 MW). Friday's win came on the heels of a well-rounded game both offensively and defensively. The Lobos succeeded in snatching 22 hits on 45 plate appearances. On the mound, UNM held Fresno State to four runs on nine hits.

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Sports

Men's Basketball: Neal out after disappointing, injury-riddled season

Isabel Gonzalez | April 1

March Madness came to an end in the most dramatic way possible for a program that didn’t make it to the tourney. On Friday night The LoboLair — an online aggregate of UNM athletics news — tweeted the breaking news of Craig Neal being relieved of his duties as the UNM men’s basketball head coach. A press release sent by Assistant Athletic Director of Communications Frank Mercogliano about 30 minutes later confirmed Neal’s departure. This may or may not have come as a surprise to those who have been following the program.

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Music

Middlelands 2017: Preview and Ticket Give Away

Audrin Baghaie | March 31

The idea was probably conceived on a lonely Tuesday afternoon, after two glasses of zinfandel and a lengthy read through whichever Terry Pratchett novel was on the most convenient side of the shelf that day: Electronic music with swords. Ladies and gentlemen, you thought you’d seen it all when Amon Tobin debuted his projection-mapped stage for the ISAM 2012 tour. Or perhaps when Pendulum reunited to headline Ultra last year, that was it. “I’m throwing in the towel,” exclaimed a satisfied amalgamation of music enthusiasts, certain the best had sailed away faster than a confused monkey on the back of an accelerating 747.

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Sports

Baseball: Lobos target 10-0 start to MW play against Fresno State

Robert Maler | March 31

The losing streak that the Lobo baseball team was stuck in nearly two weeks ago seems a distant memory, as the team returns home riding a five-game winning streak. New Mexico (16-9, 9-0 MW) looked pedestrian at times during the losing streak, especially with the bats going quiet on the road. But with one exception, the games were competitive against some of the top teams in the nation. But the Lobos have been perfect in conference play and will look to extend their conference record to 10-0 as it hosts Fresno State (14-10, 5-4 MW).

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News

Crime Briefs for March 30

Elizabeth Sanchez | March 30

Criminal Sexual Penetration and Assault with Intent to Commit a Violent Felony on Johnson Field On the evening of March 21, two officers were dispatched to the southeast corner of Johnson Field regarding a disturbance between a male and a female, according to a UNMPD report. When officers arrived, several witnesses said the male subject had already run through the parking lot to the east side of the Redondo Village Apartments.

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Sports

Track and field: Lobos open outdoor season at home in Don Kirby Tailwind Invitational

Bo Yu | March 30

It may have been a rare rainy day in Albuquerque on Tuesday, but it was just a normal training morning for the Lobo Track and Field team as it prepared for the first outdoor meet coming up this weekend. Raindrops didn’t dampen the mood of the squad, but rather seemed to bring out encouragement for them to pass on their solid indoor performances to the outdoor season. “It could be raining in Utah, where the conference championship is,” head coach Franklin said in an interview. “We've got to used to run in less than ideal conditions.”

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Culture

SWFC Preview: "Get A Job"

Fin Martinez | March 29

On Friday, the ASUNM Southwest Film Center will be screening 2016’s “Get a Job.” This film is directed by Dylan Kidd, whose credits include 2002’s “Roger Dodger,” 2004’s “P.S.,” and two episodes of the cult Adult Swim series “Children’s Hospital.” The film tells the story of Will Davis (Miles Teller), a recent college graduate, who is eagerly setting foot into the real world of video production only to find that the position he was originally supposed to have was cut by the production company due to downsizing.

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News

Brooks wins ASUNM presidency, running mate Sally Midani wins VP

Brendon Gray | March 29

In what the ASUNM Elections Commission called a record voter turnout, UNM junior Noah Brooks was elected president of the Associated Students of UNM for the 2017-2018 school year. Brooks, who currently serves on ASUNM Senate, garnered 757 votes, just 40 over runner-up Gabe Gallegos, current director of communications for ASUNM. Brooks’ running mate, Sally Midani, was elected the vice president with 804 votes. The two ran on a platform focused on combatting sexual assault on campus, streamlining the advisement process and providing free transportation to athletic events for students.

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News

Athletics symposium tackles problems in college sports

Cathy Cook | March 29

College athletes from different sports teamed up Monday at the second Symposium on College Athletics to discuss ideas of equity and fairness both on and off the field. The symposium was sponsored by the Lobo Scholars Program, which brings together the Honors College and athletics department to support students and student athletes. It featured 15 presentations on topics ranging from the challenges created by club sport structure to the societal pros and cons of football. Ryan Swanson, a UNM professor and one of the Lobo Scholars Program directors, said that this year’s symposium was shorter than last year’s because presentations were limited to only seven minutes — but he still thought the event began good conversations.

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Culture

Dance marathon hopes to raise $50,000 for children's hospitals

Nichole Harwood | March 29

The fourth annual LoboTHON will be coming to the UNM Johnson Center on April 1 to help raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals around the nation and UNM Children’s Hospital. LoboTHON is both an event and an organization that hosts events year-round, and the upcoming dance marathon lasts for 13.1 hours and is described as “a party with a purpose.” The idea of LoboTHON was created by UNM alumni Jenna Hagengruber and Kyle Stepp back in the 2013-2014 school year, said Jessica Marrello, executive director of LoboTHON.

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News

Researchers emphasize community in diabetes care

Cathy Cook | March 29

Two UNM researchers are taking a community-based approach to studying diabetes self-management for low income Hispanic patients, and they have a $2.3 million grant to fund their research. Janet Page-Reeves, lead researcher on the study, said the pair previously worked on a smaller project where they concluded that there are many people in Albuquerque’s Latino community with diabetes, and there is a high rate of people who go undiagnosed. Page-Reeves said the survey found that, out of 100 participants, 59 tested positive for diabetes or prediabetes but only 26 knew about their condition.

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News

Rural Medicine at UNM School of Medicine ranks third nationwide

Elizabeth Sanchez | March 29

UNM’s School of Medicine Rural Medicine Program and Primary Care Curriculum are some of the strongest in the United States, according to the upcoming issue of U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools for 2018.” The Rural Medicine Program stands at third place and the Primary Care Curriculum is at number 18. The magazine also ranks the College of Nursing Midwifery Program at seventh nationwide. For Executive Vice Dean of the UNM School of Medicine Martha Cole McGrew, this news was not much of a surprise.

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News

New medical school training aims to support LGBTQ community

Elizabeth Sanchez | March 29

A new UNM program helps medical students transition from their preclinical to intensive clinical years, and will now include LGBTQ-specific training. This Friday, Safe Zone training will be added to the block, helping students support and respond to the LGBTQ community in a healthcare setting, said Dr. Cameron Crandall. This is part of the Health Sciences Center’s initiative to make curricular changes, many of which introduce LGBTQ-specific health topics. “Safe Zone training provides learners with the 'ABCs' of the LGBTQ community, particularly as it relates to the healthcare setting,” Crandall said. “Learners will understand the common barriers to good patient care that LGBTQ patients often experience. The students will learn how to be an ally to LGBTQ patients and how to advocate on their behalf.”

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News

National Briefs for March 30

Matthew Reisen | March 29

Michigan Allots $87 Million to Replace Flint’s Tainted Water Pipes According to a “New York Times” article, the State of Michigan has agreed to spend $87 million in a proposed settlement to replace thousands of lead pipes throughout Flint over the next three yearsー, the latest effort by state and city officials to fix the contaminated water system.

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Sports

Men’s Tennis: Lobos face Fresno State and Nevada as conference play begins

Matthieu Cartron | March 29

In their previous match two weeks ago, the Lobos beat Northern Arizona 5-2 after a difficult battle. Prior to the NAU fixture, the Lobos had lost four matches in a row, a disappointing run considering that the Lobos had managed to put together a five-match winning streak beforehand. It appears that the Lobos, thus far this season, have been heavily impacted by momentum. The Lobos have had two weeks without matches to prepare for the Mountain West Conference, something UNM head coach Ben Dunbar believed his squad needed.

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Opinion

Letter: Trump's abortion policies resemble Nazi Germany

Daily Lobo Readers | March 29

Editor, The Republicans' failed American Health Care Act would have effectively dismantled all insurance coverage for abortion; eliminated requirements of essential services to be covered under Medicaid; and defunded Planned Parenthood, a move opposed by 75 percent of Americans. It was reported in January that the U.S. abortion rate is now at the lowest level it’s been Since Roe v. Wade. That is probably due to both expanding contraception coverage, and also the GOP's War on Women. In Israel, abortions are both legal and free? They are covered under insurance. So, why make it harder here especially since we're buddies with Israel and give them tons of money?

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Culture

Oboist hopes her music gives people joy

Ariel Lutnesky | March 29

In our childhood many of us were handed a recorder that enable us to learn how to play music. Hardly any of us stuck to it, however, and some of us used it as a springboard to other types of instruments, like the flute or the oboe. That’s exactly what Lisa White did. “When I was 13, a teacher suggested that I take up the oboe, and not knowing the oboe from a bar of soap, I said yes,” said White, a graduate student studying music.

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Opinion

Letter: Medical residents are overworked and understaffed

Daily Lobo Readers | March 29

Editor, Your report “UNMH residents face 24-hour shifts” (Daily Lobo, 3/27/17) does not mention a big reason for resident stress: the shortage of residents at any given hour in a hospital. This makes many residents overloaded, and likely to cause medical errors. One way hospitals are trying to increase the number of residents on hand is by extending the shift length. This is going to result in greater fatigue, and therefore more medical errors.

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Music

Review: Mount Eerie's "A Crow Looked At Me"

James Li | March 29

“A Crow Looked At Me” is a masterpiece, but one that I wish didn’t have to exist. On 9 July 2016, Geneviéve Castrée, singer of Ô Paon and author of graphic memoir, "Susceptible," was killed by pancreatic cancer. She left behind her husband of thirteen years and their one-and-a-half-year-old daughter. Her husband, now a young widower and single parent, did the one thing he could to impede the sorrow: write and record the album, “A Crow Looked At Me,” which stands as an incredible monument to their love. Phil Elverum (Mount Eerie, The Microphones) is best known for his 2001 magnum opus, “The Glow, Pt. 2,” a lush, mysterious artifact which once won online magazine Pitchfork’s coveted Album of the Year title. But this latest release strips Elverum of his enormous musical and lyrical vocabulary.