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Redshirt sophomore Michael Tran lunges for the ball during the Balloon Fiesta Invitational on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016 at the McKinnon Family Tennis Stadium. The Lobos men's tennis team will be on the road, with the women's team playing in Albuquerque this week.
Sports

Tennis: Lobos prepare to host ITA Regionals

Robert Maler | October 11

The New Mexico men’s and women’s tennis teams prepare for its respective USTA/ITA Regionals, with the women playing first — beginning Wednesday — as the host of the event. Women’s tennis head coach Stephanie Wooten-Quijada said she has never hosted the event before, but expects the environment to be an exciting one when the tournament kicks off. The women’s regional tournament will likely take place at the McKinnon Family Tennis Center, weather permitting, from Oct. 12 to 16. The men’s team will travel to Las Vegas, Nevada to compete from Oct. 19 to 23.

News

Professor reflects on education differences through geography, technology and career goals

Nichole Harwood | October 11

Assistant Professor Aaron French has been a professor with UNM for three years and, in this time, said he has learned just as much from his students through their diverse cultural background as they have learned from him. French earned his undergrad and master’s in business from Western Kentucky University, and his doctorate from Mississippi State University. As a professor, French experienced a variety of cultures during his time teaching, from Mississippi to the three-and-a-half years he spent in South Korea.

News

New interdisciplinary science facility on campus to broaden research possibilities

Elizabeth Sanchez | October 11

UNM has decided to create a new Physics & Astronomy and Interdisciplinary Science center, despite the University facing a projected $1 billion in debt. Construction of the state-of-the-art facility, which will be located west of Popejoy Hall, is expected to begin in fall of 2017. It will be a 137,000 square feet facility and is anticipated to cost $66 million, according to College of Arts and Sciences Dean Mark Peceny, with $27 million allotted to the project through General Obligation Bond C. For Peceny and Ronald Rosa, a junior computer science major, the project is well worth the price tag.

Redshirt senior Rodolfo Jauregui rushes towards the ball on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016 at the McKinnon Family Tennis Stadium. The Lobos competed in the Balloon Fiesta Invitational, a three-day event in Albuquerque. 
Sports

Men's Tennis: Lobos put in winning performances in Balloon Fiesta Invite

Robert Maler | October 11

The New Mexico men’s tennis had a solid outing as the host of the Balloon Fiesta Invitational, taking home one singles title and two in doubles over the weekend. The squad was unable to field a team of six due to the absence of Hayden Sabatka and Bart Van Leijsen, who were competing at the ITA All-American Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma. New Mexico’s duo, ranked 15th in the nation, won their opening match in straight sets. However, they were knocked out in the round of 16 in their next match by Notre Dame’s Mate Cutura and Vaughn Hunter.

The Setonian
Opinion

Column: Entertainment has no place in journalism

Matthew Reisen | October 10

“I AM NOT IN THE ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS.” This is the most important line in legendary journalist Jim Lehrer’s personal code of ethics — and I am inclined to agree wholeheartedly. If I am to truly be a journalist, there is no place for the notion of entertainment. The definition of entertainment itself negates that. I think you should never be a journalist to entertain, and those who write sensationalist tabloids I would not call journalists. The main directive of entertainment, is just that, to be pleasing to the senses in one way or another. But news is often not entertaining and it shouldn’t serve as such.

The Setonian
Opinion

Column: Review what you know

Skylar Griego | October 10

In the world of journalism, the most important thing every reporter strives for revolves around one word: ethics. No self-respecting journalist has made a career without having a code of ethics drilled into his or her brain (as it should be). But journalism, like any kind of writing, is varied and full of subgenres. Following strict rules can get trickier the more alternative the writing becomes.

The Setonian
News

Tailgating, a teenage wasteland

Sara MacNeil | October 9

Tailgating might be the most dangerous activity at a Lobo football game. Students showed up to party before Friday’s football game versus Boise State as early as 4 p.m. A condensed crowd of students, dressed in red, bobbed up and down to house music at sunset, while paramedics stood by to respond to potential alcohol poisoning or dehydration.

Culture

Theater Review: The Lion King sure to please all ages

Fin Martinez | October 9

Not much else embodies the nostalgia of childhood quite like Disney movies, and of those movies we all remember The Lion King. The film was released in 1994 to rave reviews and nearly made $1 billion at the box office. The world went crazy for The Lion King, and for the musical numbers written by Elton John and Tim Rice.

Culture

Lion King actors give tips to UNM theater students

Emma Citizen | October 9

“Hakuna Matata” was definitely the motto of theater students on Wednesday, when two actors from the Lion King Tour — Ben Lipitz and Courtney Thomas — conducted a workshop for UNM theater students. Lipitz and Thomas came to help and work with students on acting, dancing, singing — all things that must be top-notch when performing in The Lion King. The workshop gave students the opportunity to learn a lot and get some advice from professionals in the field they may want to pursue as a career.

The Setonian
News

Community holds creative fundraiser to free alleged cop killer

Cathy Cook | October 9

The Free Spook Movement hosted a hip hop and poetry show at the Endorphin Power Company on Saturday to raise money in support of an individual who allegedly killed law enforcement officers. Mivhael Armendariz was convicted of first-degree murder in 2003 for the death of sheriff’s deputy Damacio Montano and the attempted murder of Eric Montano, a state police officer. The prosecution said the Montano brothers, who were off-duty at the time, were breaking up a bar fight when Armendariz killed one and injured the other.

Joshua Oster-Morris and his six-year-old son, Zev Oster, watch Libertarian presidential hopeful Gary Johnson deliver his speech at the UNM SUB ballroom on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016.
News

The Dark Horse

Megan Nyce | October 9

There are choices for the highest position of power in the country other than Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton — and Libertarian Presidential Candidate Gary Johnson visited UNM to make that clear. Johnson, also a former two-term New Mexico governor, hosted a campaign rally at the SUB Saturday afternoon, where he urged attendees and potential voters to consider his leadership when the polls open Nov. 8.

The Setonian
News

Thriving Africana Studies program seeks department status

Brendon Gray | October 9

Since its founding nearly 50 years ago, faculty and staff in the UNM’s Africana Studies program have wished for full department status. A pending expansion will be helpful, but there is still work to be done. Robert Jefferson, director of Africana Studies, said the creation of a new, state-of-the-art facility, which began last month and is chalked to finish early next year, is a sign of growth and prosperity for the program. “The construction of the research hall shows our capacity to grow as a program,” he said.

Senior cornerback Isaiah Brown reaches out to intercept a pass from a Boise State player on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 at University Stadium.  
Sports

Football: Lobos show improvement, but not enough to win

Robert Maler | October 9

New Mexico’s goal of winning a division title took a serious hit Friday night, as the Lobos lost its first conference game after getting dominated 49-21 by No. 19 Boise State. The Lobos looked like they might be able to hang around early in the game, playing to a 7-7 tie after the first couple of series, but then Boise State started to assert itself. Both teams were somewhat one-dimensional, but the Broncos could not be stopped in the passing game, while the Lobos were never able to challenge despite strong numbers in the run game. New Mexico played the game without Teriyon Gipson, who suffered a hamstring injury in last week’s 48-41 victory over San José State.

Redshirt senior safety Daniel Henry kneels after a failed interception attempt against Boise State on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 at University Stadium. 
Sports

Football: Boise State exacts revenge on Lobos

Robert Maler | October 8

Boise State avenged last season’s loss by thumping New Mexico 49-21 Friday night as its quarterback heated up for 368 yards and five touchdown tosses — in the first half alone. UNM head coach Bob Davie said No. 19 Boise State is a handful for anyone to try to slow down. The quarterback-receiver tandem created problems and the Lobos, unable to match their torrid pace, played from behind almost the entire game.

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