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News

ASUNM election voter turnout relies on competitive races

Denicia Aragon | May 4

Since 2009, the number of candidates running for Associated Students of UNM president has been low, with either two or three students competing for the seat in a given cycle. With the highest number of votes for a single election in that time being 2,303, in the same year with three presidential candidates, there could be a correlation when it comes to voter turnout and the options to support on the ballot.

At UNM there is approximately one UNMPD officer for every 632 students. For comparison, in Albuquerque there is approximately one APD officer for every 695 citizens.

News

UNMPD, APD officers respond to concerns regarding police presence

Bryce Owens | May 4

As with previous years, UNM students consistently received LoboAlerts throughout the 2015-2016 academic year. Some of them have prompted discussion regarding safety on campus, and the topic has been a hot button issue, particularly this semester. Since January, there have been 100 crime reports filed by UNMPD, including 93 incidents of larceny and 40 of battery, according to the UNM Police and Security website. Some have questioned whether APD involvement would reduce campus crime.

Opinion

Letter: Protest against seal detracts from real issues

May 4

I have nothing but love and respect for the Native American community. Therefore, it saddens me to have to respectfully disagree with a small, vocal group of activists who have been loudly claiming that UNM’s seal is somehow racist or a symbol of oppression.

Alma Rosa Silva-Bauelos speaks during a LGBTQ conference November 5, 2014.

News

LGBTQ center's director working toward Albuquerque's future

May 4

Alma Rosa Silva-Bañuelos is the founding director of the LGBTQ Resource Center for UNM and the recipient of the Stonewall Achievement Award from the Albuquerque Pride Board for her work and devotion to the LGBTQ community. She said she was “honored and humbled” to be recognized while keeping her emphasis local.

Culture

Local Record Store Builds Community Around Music

Audrin Baghaie | May 4

When digital music streaming and online music shopping begins to feel superficial, it might be worth visiting local record store Nob Hill Music. The shop has been offering deals on vinyls, discs and cassettes for about six years and is a frequented destination for local listeners and musicians alike.

Senior Jared Holley slides back into first base before an NMSU player could get him out Tuesday April 26, 2016 at Santa Ana Star Field. UNM beat the Aggies 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Sports

Baseball: New Mexico takes in-state rivalry trophy on Tuesday

Liam Cary-Eaves | May 3

Immaculate pitching following the first inning has awarded UNM the Rio Grande for the 2016 campaign. It wasn’t without a fight, and by no means a blowout, but blanketing NMSU in a 3-2 victory on Tuesday night has awarded New Mexico the Rio Grande Rivalry, after winning three of the four meetings.

Senior pitcher Lauren Soles pitches against a UNLV bater Saturday April 23, 2016 at the Lobo Softball Field. The Lobos won their Friday and Saturday games against Boise State but lost this Sunday ending the series 2-1.

Sports

Softball: Records fall as Lobos come out victorious at Boise State

Wally Gallart | May 3

A pair of New Mexico players broke records this past weekend in a series win at Boise State. After being swept at home by UNLV, the Lobos were able to get things going offensively against the Broncos by scoring a total of 13 runs in their first two games of the series.

News

Ad firm founder talks about state pride, family and work.

Bryce Owens | May 3

Steve McKee started out just as another University of New Mexico college graduate would: looking for a job and trying to figure out his next move. His first job came when he began working for a Pizza Hut account in southern California at an ad agency. From then on he took on multiple jobs until he opened his own firm nineteen years ago.

Opinion

Letter: Changing UNM's seal will be difficult, not impossible

May 3

Such is the nature of historical power and its retention in New Mexico, student Nick Estes and his fellow protesters at the Red Nation are going to find it an uphill climb to get rid of the intimidating conquistador on the official UNM seal – clearly a painful reminder.

Sports

Track and Field: Lobos shred record books in hopes for qualifying marks

Robert Maler | May 3

New Mexico track and field wrapped up its regular season with a strong showing in Texas on Saturday, followed by rewriting the record books in a big way at the Jordan Payton Invitational on Sunday. Several Lobos started the weekend at the UTEP Invitational and turned in performances that could earn them qualifying marks for regionals.

UNM President Bob Frank speaks at the SUB on the afternoon of Friday, April 22, 2016. Frank took to Twitter Monday night to address some of the backlash against the UNM seal.

News

UNM president discusses seal debate on Twitter

May 2

University President Bob Frank took to Twitter Monday evening to address UNM's official seal and the campaign demanding it be changed. First, Frank provided some history behind the current depiction of the seal - which portrays a frontiersman and a conquistador - emphasizing that it was a Native American that designed it.

Culture

Q&A: Author Lucy Gent

Skylar Griego | May 2

With the end of another school year approaching, students are worried now more than ever about the next step. Some graduating students may be wondering where they’re going to go from here and, more importantly, how they’re going to pay for it. For some students, Lucy Gent Foma, a Transportation Scholar from Santa Fe, has the answer. Foma is the author of “Funded! How I leveraged my passion to live a fulfilling life and how you can too!” which is scheduled for release on May 16.

Frankie Flores, a staff member from the UNM LGBTQ Resource Center, speaks to event supporters outside of the Cornell parking garage on Thursday. The Student Alliance for Reproductive Justice organized the Take Back The Night event in solidarity with Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Culture

Group calls for students to take back the night

Robert Maler | May 2

“Maybe that explains why I feel electrocuted when somebody touches me without my consent. Maybe that explains why I feel shocked nobody ever did anything about it.” That is an excerpt of what Audrey Tobyas, a junior linguistics major and Slam poet, shared from a personal experience poem she recited at the “Take Back the Night” walk on Friday, an event coordinated in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Students, faculty and other members of the community met Friday afternoon outside of Scholes Hall in a protest against the UNM seal. The seal depicts a conquistador, which, according to some student groups, is a harsh reminder of the impacts of European colonization.

News

Protest against UNM seal gains steam

Johnny Vizcaino | May 2

Last Friday, students and faculty associated with Red Nation, Kiva Club as well as other members of the UNM community congregated outside of Scholes Hall on Friday to protest UNM’s seal.

UNM’s Jhurell Pressley evades Arizona University defensemen during the 10th Gildan New Mexico Bowl Saturday December 19, 2016 at University Stadium. Pressley will try his chances in becoming a free agent for the Minnesota Vikings.

Sports

Football: Pressley joins Vikings as undrafted free agent

Liam Cary-Eaves | May 2

New Mexico’s phone didn’t ring once in the 2016 NFL Draft this past weekend. However, for senior running back Jhurrell Pressley, the dream of joining the National Football League has not yet come to a close.

News

Monday on the streets: Final exams

Denicia Aragon | May 2

Question: How are you preparing for finals?

Opinion

Letter: Nakedness should be embraced, not rebuked

May 2

I love living naked at home and nearly naked elsewhere, when I am warm enough. Most humans are the only animals who feel ashamed of their naked bodies and feel compelled to cover their genitals. Why be more ashamed of our genitals than our noses? Why be more ashamed of our ass cheeks than our face cheeks?

Junior Devanne Sours tips the ball over the net while playing MCU Friday March 18, 2016 at Lucky 66 Bowl’s sand volleyball courts. The Lobos will compete in the Battle On The Bayou this weekend in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Sports

Beach Volleyball: Flood Warning ends New Mexico's season

Liam Cary-Eaves | May 2

New Mexico’s 2016 campaign came to a close early after the final day in the Battle on the Bayou was cancelled. According to a UNM release, the Lobos’ last two scheduled matches of the season on Sunday were called off due to “inclement weather”.

Culture

Meow Wolf revolutionizes live art and music

Audrin Baghaie | May 2

Interactivity has the potential to transform art and music into transcendent displays of creativity and artistry. To make an individual feel part of the medium itself is an accomplishment worth writing home about.

ASUNM President Kyle Biederwolf speaks during a ASUNM Senate meeting Wednesday April 27. 2016 at the SUB. ASUNM passed resolutions about universal restrooms and altering plans to the Johnson Gym renovations.

News

ASUNM adds universal restrooms, facilities to Johnson renovation plans

Denicia Aragon | May 2

The Associated Students of New Mexico unanimously passed a resolution on Wednesday encouraging the addition of universal restrooms and altering other plans for Johnson Gym’s soon-to-begin renovations. At its final senate meeting of the semester, Sen. Hallie Brown, who sponsored the legislation, said it was born out of a desire for safety and inclusion.