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Movies

Movie Review: "Viva" tackles LGBTQ issues with style

Audrin Baghaie | November 30

“Viva” is a hurricane. Amid fast-paced dialogue, explicit scenes of LGBTQ struggle and an overall passionate delivery, this movie keeps your attention and plays with various social issues while it has it. It’s an ardent film, sometimes too passionate, with blatant symbolism and a cliché plot. But “Viva” follows through for a fleshed-out and powerful 90-minute narrative. Hector Medina stars as Jesus, a young hairdresser that yearns to be a drag performer in the Cuban cabaret club he works at. His passion damages his relationship with his father, Angel, played by Jorge Perugorria, and propels a turbulent story that takes twists and turns all along this certain social taboo.

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News

Crime Briefs for Dec. 1

Elizabeth Sanchez | November 30

Criminal sexual penetration at Lomas parking structure On the evening of Nov. 20, an officer was sent to the UNMH triage area at 2211 Lomas Blvd. NE in reference to potential battery, according to a police report. When the UNMPD officer arrived on scene, a UNM Hospital security officer said a female arrived at the UNMH Emergency Room around 9 p.m. and was seen by a physician after claiming she was attacked at the Lomas parking structure. According to the report, she had injuries to the back of her head, her left ribs and pelvic area, the security officer said. He said she told the physician she was hit on the back of the head by an unknown person, knocking her out; she awoke on her stomach and with her pants around her knees, the report states.

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Opinion

Letter: U.S. hides assassinations with counter-terrorism excuse

Daily Lobo Readers | November 30

Editor, The clandestine war being waged by the US in Somalia is but yet another example, with all the secret “Special Ops” forces spread out and killing extra-judicially in so many countries, of the secrecy being maintained in consolidating the American Empire with our prima facie excuse of counter-terrorism. This is why it is not surprising that even Hillary Clinton has, in a closed-door, now-hacked speech to Wall Street, promoted the use of covert operations.

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Opinion

Letter: UNM is to be thanked for countering hate on campus

Daily Lobo Readers | November 30

Editor, As public health professionals dedicated to the well-being and protection of traditionally oppressed communities which have faced structural and social inequities and marginalization, we want to thank the UNM leadership for taking important initial steps to counter hate speech, hate crimes and bigotry on campus in Albuquerque and satellites statewide.  We also support the call for civil discourse among our UNM community of students, staff, faculty, and community partners.

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Sports

Men's Basketball: Lobos hope to turn things around as UNM, fans celebrate 50 years of WisePies Arena/the Pit

Robert Maler | November 30

It was New Mexico’s first ever opponent at the Pit. So nearly 50 years later, it’s only fitting that Abilene Christian would return to share the court with the Lobos. New Mexico (4-2) will host Abilene Christian (3-2) on a night when the Lobos will not only hope to safeguard its perfect 8-0 all-time series record, but also on an evening of celebration and remembrance for 50 years of basketball and other events at the venue, now WisePies Arena. The Lobos have won over 81 percent of its home games in the venue’s history, a release stated.

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News

Despite general giving mood, problems persist for Albuquerque's homeless in winter

Sarah Trujillo | November 29

With the holidays in full swing and the sting of winter upon Albuquerque, many people are donating to charities and thinking of those less fortunate. However, for people in the city experiencing homelessness, winter conditions do not change problems they face year-round. “Especially when you’re sleeping overnight outside in the winter months, it’s very cold and that makes it very difficult,” said Lisa Huval, associate director of the Coalition to End Homelessness. “But really, the experience of being homeless is difficult throughout the whole year.”

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News

Leaders of new UNM fraternity highlight mission of diversity, service

Elizabeth Sanchez | November 29

For a year and a half, the Kappa Kappa chapter of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity pursued philanthropic work as a non-chartered associate chapter by assisting La Posada, the Residence Hall Association, Carrie Tingley Hospital and local resource centers for disabled individuals. And there’s more where that came from, according to current chapter Archon Matthew Sanchez. Sanchez, a senior psychology and communication major, said the chapter was chartered in October, and in the spring members of its first class will be inducted.

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News

What ASUNM will discuss at Wednesday's Senate meeting

David Lynch | November 29

Several pieces of legislation will be presented at Wednesday’s Associated Students of UNM Senate deliberations, the final such meeting for the undergraduate student governing body this semester. Here is a rundown of the resolutions that will be discussed and voted on. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Lobo A&B room of the SUB.

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Sports

Women's Basketball: Lobos look to sweep NMSU in Las Cruces

Matthew Narvaiz | November 29

The UNM women's basketball team will take on the New Mexico State Aggies for the second time this season when the teams meet Wednesday in Las Cruces, New Mexico. UNM (2-3) throttled New Mexico State (4-2) in the second game of the season, taking an 84-55 blowout victory at WisePies Arena. Lobo junior guard Alex Lapeyrolerie was a big factor in the team's win over the Aggies, scoring 22 points in just 30 minutes off the bench — five of her seven made shots came from beyond the arc.

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Opinion

Column: History remembers the brave, and will continue to do so

Nichole Harwood | November 29

On Nov. 20 the World Health Organization, otherwise known as “WHO,” released a statement that said “More than 250,000 men, women and children living in eastern Aleppo are now without access to hospital care following attacks on the remaining hospitals over the last week.” Videos on social media and news outlets spread throughout the internet showing men, women and children fleeing for their lives and being treated for severe injuries. Watching the videos and reading the news stories gave me pause for thought on the events that have unfolded this year.

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News

Lottery Scholarship funds heading south, students work on conveying impact up north

Sarah Trujillo | November 29

Thousands of college students across New Mexico utilizing the Legislative Lottery Scholarship might have to pay more to attend school next year, unless collaborative efforts between the state’s universities pays off in Santa Fe. The scholarship traditionally covers 90 percent of tuition, but due to legislative matters and other circumstances, this coverage will drop significantly. “That’s a difference between, annually, a UNM student paying $500 or $600 to around $2,000 out of their pocket a year,” said Nathan Cowan, executive director of ASUNM Governmental Affairs.

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News

Native American Studies Department continues growth with new degree program

Cathy Cook | November 29

UNM's Native American Studies Department may soon offer a new degree program focusing on leadership, self-determination and sustainable community building. Completion of the program would result in a master’s degree for students, professor Lloyd Lee said. “The jumpstart of that is our undergraduate program, but really with the master’s program we get to focus on that particular theme,” Lee said. “I think the courses that we’ve proposed, the curriculum outline that we’ve proposed, is very strong.”

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Opinion

What do you think about the Lobo Football program? Leave a comment.

November 28

Lobo football ended its regular season with a 56-35 romp of Wyoming on Saturday, a victory that earned New Mexico a share of the Mountain Division title for the first time since 1997. The Lobos' 11 conference victories over their last two seasons is also a program record. What are your thoughts on the football team's improvement in recent years? Leave your comments below.

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Opinion

Column: What happened to "drain the swamp"?

Jon Lofquist | November 27

After shocking the world by winning the U.S. presidential election a little over two weeks ago, President-elect Donald Trump has been filling important cabinet positions. But some of his picks for top positions haven’t exactly received a passing grade, if you will. For the position of chief political strategist, Trump tapped Breitbart CEO and campaign strategist Steve Bannon, a man who is known to lead the alt-right movement, and has been condemned as a racist and as anti-semitic. His appointment doesn’t exactly send a good message to several groups of minorities that he’s offended. Trump campaigned on a promise to “drain the swamp,” in reference to Washington’s brokenness, and to separate himself from his businesses, something he has so far failed to do. He’s surrounded himself with campaign loyalists and known Washington insiders such as RNC Chairman Reince Preibus, who he appointed as his chief of staff.

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News

Campus Briefs for Nov. 28, 2016

Megan Nyce | November 27

UNM Professor Presented with Casimiro Legacy Award According to a University press release, A. Gabriel Meléndez, a UNM professor of American Studies, received the Casimiro Legacy Award at the Colorado Latino Hall of Fame gala event. The event was sponsored by the Latino Leadership Institute at the University of Denver, where the fellowship program honored the Latinos who have made an impact on Colorado’s economic, civic and political history, according to the press release. According to the press release, Meléndez was honored for his written works, which included an introduction about Casimiro Barela and other Hispanic biographical narratives.

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News

Risky drinking screening goes digital

Cathy Cook | November 27

If you visit the Sandoval Regional Medical Center in the next month, you may be talking to your provider about alcohol use via iPad. Since June, psychiatry professor Brandi Fink has been working with Mission Quest Biomedical to develop the Personal Alcohol Management System, an application created to improve the way primary care practitioners screen patients for risky alcohol use. “The World Health Organization, way back in 1979 said that it might be best if everybody would just screen and do a brief intervention for alcohol use in primary care,” Fink said. “So for decades this has been what we’ve been trying to do, but the actual implementation of it is really quite low.”

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Opinion

Letter: Pedestrians should make sure they're visible at night

Daily Lobo Readers | November 27

I normally bike but I happened to drive across campus the other evening (in the rain). It was only 5:30 p.m. but the cloud cover and time change had made the streets darker. To add to the decrease in vision was the road construction everywhere. Dividers here and there, construction lights blinking and headlights coming and taillights just ahead made me realize how invisible pedestrians are in the darkness.

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Opinion

Op-Ed: The end of privacy is on sale, and we're buying

Thomas Knapp | November 27

Like it or not, these days the reason for the season seems to mostly be: Shopping. Even if you weren't among the millions lining up outside brick and mortar establishments on "Black Friday," you've probably got your eyes peeled for holiday deals on the web. The hottest bargains this year come with microphones and the promise that those microphones will put the world at your beck and call. Amazon's Alexa-powered line of devices and Google's new Home appliance augur an increasingly voice-powered world.

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Sports

Football: Lobos win share of Mountain Division title for first time in nearly 20 years

Robert Maler | November 27

Wyoming will head on to play in the Mountain West Championship game, but New Mexico looked like the best team in the conference in a 56-35 thumping of the Cowboys Saturday night. Last week New Mexico was dominated by Colorado State 39-31. But at University Stadium, it was a complete role reversal as the Lobos rebounded to stifle the best team in the conference. The win by New Mexico (8-4, 6-2 MW) earned the Lobos a share of the Mountain Division crown for the first time since 1997, joining Wyoming (8-4, 6-2 MW) and Boise State (10-2, 6-2 MW) as co-champs.

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Culture

Students pack the SUB for Harry Potter Day

Emma Citizen | November 27

Last week students had the chance to get sorted into a Hogwarts house, receive a (fake) Dark Mark tattoo and put their Harry Potter knowledge to the test in the third annual celebration themed around the popular franchise. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. last Tuesday students filled the SUB Atrium, “floating” candles hanging overhead, to take part in the festivities, which were organized by Student Special Events and Geeks Who Drink, a local group that organizes trivia night-type events.