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News

Bursar's office charges more to do less

Matthew Reisen | September 2

UNM students trying to pay for fall classes found themselves being charged an interest rate to use credit cards through a service called PayPath. It's a new tactic used by the University to "outsource credit and debit card processing" to the external party in order to save costs associated with keeping cardholder information, according to an FAQ on the UNM Bursar's Office webpage.

Sports

Women's Soccer: Lobos back on the road without pressure of ranked opponents

Nate Taglialegami | September 2

Another week brings another road trip for New Mexico. This time UNM will head north to take on the Webster State Wildcats Friday night, and the Idaho State Bengals Sunday afternoon.

Junior running back Richard McQuarley, 3, finds a line through South Dakota's defense Thursday September 1, 2016 at University Stadium. The Lobos set the pace for their 2016 season with a 48-21 win over the Coyotes in their season opener.

Sports

Football: Lobos rout South Dakota after slow start

Thomas Romero-Salas | September 1

For a few short minutes it looked like New Mexico might be in trouble against South Dakota. Trailing 14-7 in the middle of the first quarter, UNM let a couple of mistakes – a fumble and a missed tackle – allow USD (0-1) to gain an upper hand. That score didn’t last long as the Lobos went on to score the next 28 points, taking control of a game that would end up being a 48-21 win Thursday night at University Stadium.

Culture

New Mexico True Fest to celebrate local pride

Skylar Griego | September 1

This Labor Day weekend, locals will have a chance to gather at the EXPO New Mexico State Fairgrounds and relish in their New Mexican pride. The New Mexico Tourism Department has teamed up with EXPONM to host the inaugural New Mexico True Fest: a showcase of all things grown, made and raised in New Mexico.

UNM’s bench prepares for game point against Fairfield on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Johnson Center. The Lobos begin the USF Tournament in Tampa, Florida, this Friday against Stetson.

Sports

Volleyball: Lobos eye perfect weekend in South Florida

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 1

After nearly sweeping the weekend, New Mexico turns its attention to the Sunshine State to partake in the USF Tournament. The tournament will consist of Stetson, South Florida and Western Carolina in Tampa, Florida. Stetson will be first on the horizon for the Lobos, with first serve scheduled for 9 a.m. MT.

The Lobos will kick off their 2016 campaign on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at University Stadium against the South Dakota Coyotes. The game will serve as a point of reference for head coach Bob Davie to decide which players deserve more playing time at the start of the season.

Sports

Football: Starting QB kept secret for opening kickoff

Robert Maler | September 1

Bob Davie knows who will take the first snap for the Lobos in its season opener Thursday, but fans and the opposing team will not find out until kickoff. The New Mexico head coach declined to name a starter in Monday’s press conference, but did say that both Lamar Jordan and Austin Apodaca would see time on the field.

Opinion

Letter: WWIII will be the price to save jihadists in Syria

Daily Lobo Readers | September 1

While I am upset that Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback Tony Romo is sidelined because of a back injury, I find myself more upset by the fact that the Turkish government has sent its military into Syria.

News

Crime Briefs

Sarah Trujillo | September 1

Crime Briefs for September 1, 2016

News

Support for retirement incentive hears crickets

Sara MacNeil | September 1

An early retirement incentive, offering reductions in workloads, has been offered to tenured faculty in all 21 departments of the College of Arts and Sciences, and so far no one has accepted the offer. The incentive was first initiated in 2015 as a trial program to a small number of UNM departments. A memo states that the incentive's goal is to reduce overall payroll costs.

News

ASUNM Joint Council gets input on initiatives from students from campus deparments

Nikole Mckibben | September 1

The first ASUNM joint council meeting covered the benefits of residential freshman live in requirement that could start next year and taproom on campus that will incorporate academic learning. “We are trying to make ASUNM as diverse and inclusive as we can,” ASUNM President Kyle Biederwolf said.

The Global Education Office will hold its annual Study Abroad Fair on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Cornell Mall.

News

Global Education Office brings the world to UNM's doorstep with Study Abroad Fair

Gabriela Garcia-Huff | September 1

On Thursday, UNM's Global Education Office will be holding it’s annual Study Abroad Fair, where students looking to literally and figuratively broaden their horizons can get their questions answered about studying in a foreign country. Students can stop by Cornell Mall between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to experience just a piece of the world and its various cultures, represented by students from study abroad programs.

Carol Beth Silverman, a victim of identity theft, speaks at the SUB on Thursday, August 25, 2016. She explained how her personal information was stolen, and accuses UNM of being responsible.

News

After a month of silence, UNM assists identity theft victims

Denicia Aragon | September 1

Over 1,000 former students and employees of UNM recently had their identity stolen from a University database, and after a month of silence, UNM has established a call center to assist victims of the incident. According to a University release, a decades-old UNM database containing names, birth dates, social security numbers, address, emails and other personal information for 1,360 applicants and students was hacked into.

Opinion

Letter: There are resources out there to help young NM professionals succeed

Daily Lobo Readers | September 1

Hi my name is Kyle Laktasic, I was one of the two co-founders of BLACKPIN Inc. which was recently acquired by Innovo Technologies in Irvine, California. About a year and a half ago another UNM Student Jordan Medlock and I decided to start a company based on the idea we could use advance programing techniques to make the "things" around us much more capable then in their current state of not being interconnected.

Suleiman 'Sul' Kassicieh gives a lecture at the Anderson School of Management on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Kassicieh started the annual UNM Business Plan Competition, which aims to encourage students to start their own career in business with effective planning.

News

Business Plan Competition turns students into entrepreneurs

Johnny Vizcaino | August 31

The UNM Business Plan Competition is gearing up for its 12th year of turning students into entrepreneurs. A meeting on Sept. 15 will kick off seven months of entrepreneurial “boot camps” and seminars featuring hands-on mentorship from experienced, market-tested entrepreneurs.

Performer take the stage during the 2016 annual Chile Fest Sunday August 28, 2016 at Shepard of the Valley church. The festival was organized to raise funding for Habitat for Humanity.

Culture

Local festival brings spice while helping local charities

Audrin Baghaie | August 31

A coalition of local vendors, crafters and artists gathered over the weekend amid upbeat live music and the smell of roasting chile to celebrate the 19th Annual Chile Festival, an arts and crafts fair focused on giving back to the community in a uniquely New Mexican way.

News

Local eatery helps alleviate Scribendi's financial obstacles

Nichole Harwood | August 31

Scribendi – the long-running annual magazine created by UNM Honors College students – finds itself operating on a bit of an empty stomach after having its funding cut by the Associated Students of UNM in the spring. One local business offered its help over the weekend – by filling the stomachs of hungry patrons.

News

A peculiar path to Senate

David Lynch | August 31

The cohort of new Associated Students of UNM senators elected in the spring have had the summer to prepare for their new roles as representatives of 25,000+ undegraduates on campus. But for three of the news senators, fall classes had already begun, not a thought about being a part of ASUNM on their minds, before the opportunity to fill a seat at the undergraduate student governing body’s table presented itself.

Sophomore defender Aaron Herrera prepares to pass the ball into center field on November 11, 2016 at the UNM Soccer Complex. Herrera was named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week thanks to his efforts against Notre Dame over the weekend.

Sports

Men's Soccer: Herrera awarded Defensive Player of the Week

Isabel Gonzalez | August 30

Aaron Herrera started his 2016 fall campaign on a high note. The sophomore defender for the UNM men’s soccer team was named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week after his performance during the Lobos’ season-opening weekend at the Mike Berticelli Memorial Tournament.

News

UNM professor designs prescription reminder device

Elizabeth Sanchez | August 30

Each year, roughly 3.8 billion prescriptions are written in the United States. However, according to Medscape -- an online heathcare news aggregate -- less than half of prescription drugs are taken correctly, if at all. UNM Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics Jason McConville may have a solution.

News

Former UNM professor runs for congress in Florida

Nichole Harwood | August 30

Former UNM professor Tim Canova is running for Congress in the state of Florida. Canova will be vying for Florida's 23rd District, running against former Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz in the Democratic primary on Tuesday. As a Congressman, Canova said he wants to represent the interests of real people, and not large corporations.