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Redshirt sophomore guard Elijah Brown attempts to cross a San Jose State player at WisePies Arena. Head basketball coach Craig Neal said in his end of season press conference Tuesday afternoon that Brown will attempt to garner interest from the NBA  ahead of the draft this year.

Sports

Men's Basketball: Brown to enter NBA draft, could pull out and return to Lobos

J.R. Oppenheim | March 30

Like many Lobo players before him, shooting guard Elijah Brown will see if he has what it takes to jump to the NBA level. However, the junior-to-be could still maintain his eligibility with the Lobos if that route doesn’t pan out at this time. New Mexico head coach Craig Neal, at his end-of-season press conference Tuesday, announced Brown, who had a breakout first season with the Lobos, will put his name into the NBA draft scheduled for June 23.

Junior Carson Shneider pitches at Santa Ana Star Field. The Lobos beat Sacramento State in the final game of a two game series, 12-3, in Sacramento, California.

Sports

Baseball: Lobos sweep Hornets to finish up six game road trip

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 30

New Mexico finished up its two game stint on the road against Sacramento State, completing the early week sweep over the hornets in a 12-3 rout. The Lobos (17-8, 7-2 MW) who have been on a tear as of late, have won 11 of their last 14 contests, dropping only a one-game series in the process.

Skulls stand on display at the Health Sciences Center. UNM regents approved a 4.5 percent increase in the cost of health care for all University employees, effective July 1.

News

New health plan for UNM employees increases costs

Sayyed Shah | March 30

The UNM Board of Regents has approved changes to the health benefits plan for University employees despite strong opposition from staff members. As a result of the changes approved by the board, health care costs for UNM employees will increase by an average of 4.5 percent beginning July 1, University officials said.

Robert Del Campo, an executive director for the Innovation Academy guides a student in an Internship Fair which was held in Science and Technology Park Building on Tuesday evening. This fair was Innovation Academy's first attempt to involve six companies to guide students with their application documents.

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Job fair connects local businesses with students

Bryce Owens | March 29

The Science and Technology Corporation at UNM, a branch of the University invested in the creation of local intellectual and technological properties, held its first ever Innovation Fair on Tuesday to expose students to new opportunities. The event invited startup companies in New Mexico as well as UNM students who are looking for internships in the entrepreneurial or technology field. The potential and interest was meant to be mutual, as students provide a unique opportunity for companies present at the fair, said Rob DelCampo, executive director at UNM's Innovation Academy and a professor at the Anderson School of Management.

News

UNM professor named Geochemical Fellow

Matthew Reisen | March 29

Yemane Asmerom , a professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and director of the Radiogenic Isotope Laboratory, was recognized as one of 70 Geological Society of America Fellows, according to a UNM press release. The Geochemical Society and the European Association of Geochemistry are recognizing Asmerom with the honorary title of Geochemistry Fellow, according to the release. The award is given to scientists who have, over years, made a major contribution to the field.

ASUNM Sen. Justin Cooper (left) and President Jenna Hagengruber (right) listen to Chief of Staff Tori Pryor as she speaks during the town hall as part of ASUNM’s first ever State of ASUNM Address. The address and town hall touched on the lottery scholarships, ongoing safety initiatives and how better to engage the student body.

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State of ASUNM address engages students with their government

Denicia Aragon | March 29

The Associated Students of UNM held its first ever State of ASUNM address on Friday, allowing ASUNM President Jenna Hagengruber to give an update on issues involving the student government and the University as a whole. ASUNM Sen. Gabe Gallegos said ASUNM wanted to host an event where they could inform attendees of pressing issues that impact them.

News

National writing organization elects UNM professor

Matthew Reisen | March 29

According to a University press release,UNM Assistant Professor of English Cristyn Elder has been elected by the National Council of Writing Program Administrators to the executive board. One of three newly elected members, Elder will begin a three-year term on July 1, according to the release. The CWPA Board oversees the organization, develops policies and also engages in special projects and initiatives

Lee Sillery, owner of Push Drive Studios, explains some of the equipment he uses. Push Drive Studios is an Albuquerque based recording studio on the corner of San Pedro and Constitution.

Culture

Recording venue helps local artists craft their sound

Audrin Baghaie | March 29

Independent music production in Albuquerque has never been more appealing, now that Push Drive Studios is in operation. The recording venue debuted only two years ago and has already garnered a reputation among musicians across the city. Push Drive is led solely by audio engineer Lee Sillery, a local musician and long time contributor to the Albuquerque music scene.

News

UNM Adapted Sports Festival date set

Matthew Reisen | March 29

According to a UNM press release, the University of New Mexico Adapted Sports Festival is set for Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center. The festival focuses on promoting physical activity and sports for those with disabilities, injury or illness, according to the release. It is additionally used to raise awareness of disability sports and physical activity throughout Bernalillo County.

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25th annual Research Days hosted by Biology Department

Matthew Reisen | March 29

According to a UNM press release, the Biology Department will host its 25th annual Research Day and Open House on Thursday and Friday. The annual event is a showcase for student research, celebrating discovery and education in the biological sciences, according to the release.

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MyUNM gets a facelift

Elizabeth Sanchez | March 29

UNM IT recently launched MyUNM 2.0 to replace the former version of the University website that is utilized campus-wide. IT Chief Information Officer Gilbert Gonzales said he initially requested a change when he noticed that the underlying website portal technology had not been altered much since 1998.

Adam Myers Gutierrez raises his hand during the voting of a budget motion Saturday morning. The meeting consisted of presentations by presidential candidates, discussions on the budget and many others topics.

News

GPSA holds meeting for presidential candidates

Sayyed Shah | March 28

The 2016-17 GPSA presidential candidates presented their agendas to the GPSA Council in a meeting held in SUB Ballroom-A on Saturday. The meeting gave prospective candidates a chance to introduce themselves the council and to discuss the annual GPSA budget. Sally Barker, a public administration graduate student and a presidential candidate, said these are unsettling times for the University.

News

Monday on the Street: How will the $157 tuition hike affect you?

Denicia Aragon | March 28

How will the $157 tuition hike affect you?

Opinion

Letter: Cut recreation to ease tuition costs

March 28

Once again, as the school year is coming to an end, there are tuition increases to look forward to. During my time at UNM it seems that every year tuition and student fees are increasing because of football coaches, IT needs, infrastructure, or less money from Santa Fe. Instead of raising student costs, the University should focus on its primary goal of being an institution of education.

Opinion

Letter: Pro-life movement stands against violence

March 28

It is important that subpoenas for the names of faculty, students and staff at UNMHSC and Southwestern Women’s Options who are involved in potentially unlawful fetal research be supported by our community. This is an internal congressional investigation, and the names of the people involved will be given to the congressional panel, an extension of the government. Avoiding the release of these records is not unlike telling the FBI you’re not going to comply with handing over the names of people you know so that you can protect them from any violations of the law that they are being investigated for. The names will never be disclosed until after the investigation is complete and someone is found guilty.

Regent Bradley C. Hosmer speaks to attendees of the Tuesday afternoon regent meeting that was held in the SUB Ballroom. The Tuesday meeting mentioned a 2.5% increase in tuition along with a tuition decrease for medical students.

News

UNM regents approves tuition cut for med students

David Lynch | March 28

For the second consecutive year, medical students at the UNM Health Sciences Center will see a little more money in their wallets as the Board of Regents approved a one percent decrease in tuition just a couple of hours before approving a tuition increase for students on main campus. The result is a loss of $67,000 in potential tuition revenue. According to the HSC budget, even after the tuition cut, the HSC is still projected to make about $24.3 million via tuition from all HSC academic programs.

Opinion

Letter: Europe needs international intelligence agency

March 28

If there is now a vitally necessary path to world government, it is this: The recent bombings in Brussels reveal a dismal lack of sharing of intelligence among easily crisscrossed Europe’s various, mutually stand-offish spy agencies and police forces, with their turf wars much in the manner of jurisdictions among fire trucks from different towns when there is a big wildfire, with one chief telling another who is offering help, “Don’t bother joining forces; we can handle it.” Europe does not even have anything like the FBI to transcend boundaries and surveil.

Amidooli “Rainbow” Pacheco speaks about his experience with the education system as a Native American at the Albuquerque TED Talk, held at the African American Performing Arts Center on Friday afternoon. The TED Talk consisted of 13 speakers and two videos on the role of equity in the education system.

Culture

TED Talk addresses equity in education

Skylar Griego | March 28

What is educational equity, and what does it have to do with our education system? This is the question TEDxABQED sought to address at the African American Performing Arts Center on Friday afternoon with the Equity in Education lecture theme. The tagline written on the event brochures read: “fairness is providing each person with the right tools to succeed”.

Redshirt senior Karissa Haleman celebrates with Mariah Rimmer as she makes her way back to the dugout Sunday afternoon at the Lobo Softball Field. The Lobos won two out of their three games against Utah State this past weekend.

Sports

Softball: Lobos take two of three in Mountain West opener

Wally Gallart | March 28

The New Mexico softball team finished its conference-opening weekend series with the Utah State Aggies on Saturday by shutting them out 4-0. The Lobos claimed two games out of three and won their second consecutive game, improving to 17-12 on the season and 2-1 in Mountain West Conference play. UNM fell to the Aggies 7-4 in the first game Thursday, but then took the second game 13-6 on Friday. Starting pitcher Krissy Fortner was the story of the game on Saturday. She went all seven innings, allowing just three hits and no earned runs in her second start of the season.

News

Q&A with Anderson School of Management recruiter

Matthew Reisen | March 28

Anderson School of Management recruiter Lisa Beauchene has taken steps to bridge the gap between the pueblos of New Mexico and the business school. The Daily Lobo sat down with Beauchene to talk about the inaugural meeting of the All Pueblo Council of Governors at the Anderson School of Management, what goes into being a recruiter and how her background shaped her for that position.