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Incumbent Sen. Bisaan Hanouneh (purple) reacts to the announcement that she received the most votes as ASUNM senate election returns are revealed Wednesday evening at the SUB. More than 1,700 students selected 10 senators to hold office for the next two semesters.

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Students elect diverse senators to ASUNM

David Lynch | November 12

A mix of experience and aspirations for the undergraduate student body will be represented on the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico Senate for the next year, after election results were compiled Wednesday evening. Current ASUNM President Pro Tempore Bisaan Hanouneh garnered the most votes, with 531 out of 1,746 voters checking her off on their ballots. Voters are able to vote for 10 senators, and the top 10 candidates to receive votes won seats on the senate

An Impulse Oscillometry device rests in the Pediatric Pulmonary Center at UNM’s Clinical and Translational Science Center on November 11. The IOS is a non-invasive method for measuring lung function, making it ideal for pediatric patients.

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UNM researchers hunt deadly bacteria in CF patients

Fin Martinez | November 12

The UNM Clinical and Translational Science Center is performing research into new diagnostic procedures for a bacterium that affects those with cystic fibrosis, called “pseudomonas aeruginosa,” which can lead to a variety of harmful, and sometimes fatal, symptoms, according to the CDC website.

Redshirt junior linebacker Kenya Donaldson celebrates before the Lobos’ 28-27 victory against Hawaii University at University Stadium on Oct. 17. The Lobos are a mere three wins away from going to the Mountain West Championship game.

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Football: Lobos still in MW Title game chase

Thomas Romero-Salas | November 12

However unlikely it seemed at the beginning of the season, New Mexico is just three wins away from earning a spot in the Mountain West Championship game. All UNM has to do is win its remaining three games of the season against Boise State, Colorado State and Air Force – the latter two are at home – to secure a spot. The Broncos are 30-point favorites over the Lobos when the teams match up this Saturday in Boise, Idaho.

The UNM cross country team takes off during last year’s NCAA Mountain Region Championships. In this year’s Mountain Region Championships, the Lobos will be running for a bid in the NCAA Division I Cross Country Tournament.

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Cross country: Focus is on NCAA Cross Country Championships, coach says

Robert Maler | November 12

The Lobos will finally get the opportunity to run in front of their home crowd as they compete at the NCAA Mountain Regional Cross Country Championships on Friday. At the beginning of the season coach Joe Franklin outlined two main goals: win the Mountain West Conference Championships, and earn a spot to compete in nationals. The women completed the former on Oct. 30 in Reno, Nevada, and now both teams have a chance to participate in nationals.

Lobos Cassie House (left) and Skye Gullatt block a CSU kill at Johnson Center on Nov. 7. The Lobos play UNLV this Thursday in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Volleyball: Lobos battle for pride with MW title out of reach

Liam Cary-Eaves | November 12

Just last week the Lobos were in position to make a run at the No. 2 spot in the conference. This week New Mexico is fighting to stay above .500. At the tail end of UNM’s four-game home stand, the Lobos couldn’t put together a win when they really needed one. Barring a major meltdown from one of the three teams ahead of UNM in the standings, New Mexico will look to maintain a fourth-place spot in the conference.

Redshirt junior forward Tim Williams breaks through Rogers State’s defense for a layup at WisePies Arena on Nov. 6. The Lobos play Texas Southern for their season opener on Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at WisePies Arena.

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Men's basketball: Season opens Friday vs. Texas Southern

J.R. Oppenheim | November 12

New Mexico opens the regular season with two exhibition games under its belt. Texas Southern doesn’t have any. That makes a scouting report for Friday’s game a little tricky. In his press conference before the 2015-16 season begins for real, Lobo head coach Craig Neal said Texas Southern will be one of the toughest season-openers the team has had. He added that the Tigers feature a number of transfers, which makes it a little difficult to evaluate.

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Men's soccer: UNM bows out of C-USA tourney early

Isabel Gonzalez | November 12

The UNM men’s soccer team fell 1-0 to the No. 17 South Carolina Gamecocks during the Conference USA Quarterfinals Wednesday night. Head coach Jeremy Fishbein described the loss as “gut-wrenching.” The Lobos (8-6-4) saw a lot of the ball, outshooting the Gamecocks 12-9, and 5-3 with shots on goal. But their efforts were not enough for a win.

Co-owner of Sahara Middle Eastern Eatery Omar Nesheiwat calls out an order as customers look at a drink cooler Wednesday afternoon at their central location. Nesheiwat takes orders for customers, cooks and prepares food during his shift.

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Sahara owner still seeks answers after unexplained eviction from SUB

Matthew Reisen | November 12

A local, family-run restaurant is still picking up the pieces and waiting for answers months after being replaced in the SUB by a national chain. Helen Nesheiwat, owner of Sahara Middle Eastern Eatery, said that last spring the University told her that students expressed a desire to have Sahara replaced, and for a Subway to open in its place.

Junior forward Niko Hansen fights for the ball against a Florida Atlantic player at the UNM Soccer Complex Friday Nov. 6. The Lobos play the Gamecocks this Wednesday at the Conference USA Championships.

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Men's soccer: Lobos to face Gamecocks in first round of C-USA tourney

Isabel Gonzalez | November 11

After what could be described as a less-than-ideal regular season, the Lobos sneaked through to clinch a spot in this year’s Conference USA Championship. The Lobos had trouble during the regular season of conference play, only winning two matches. However, they say they are ready to take advantage of the opportunity presented to them.

Sarah Fitzpatrick works on a knit prosthetic for breast cancer survivors at the Nob Hill Yarn Store Tuesday afternoon. Fitzpatrick was accompanied by Sara Kirkish who oversees Knitted Knockers a foundation aimed to provide more comfortable knitted solutions to the already existing prosthetics offered.

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Knitting group provides prostheses to breast cancer survivors

Skylar Griego | November 11

Imagine a world where people could choose whether or not they have nipples. This may sound like a bizarre subject to many people, but for breast cancer survivors who have undergone mastectomies and other surgeries to their breasts, this choice is a liberating relief. Knitters and crocheters in Albuquerque can now join the cause to offer this choice by joining the newly formed Knitted Knockers volunteer group at The Yarn Store at Nob Hill. Knitted Knockers is a national organization based in Bellingham, Washington that strives to provide free and accessible knitted breast prosthesis, called knitted knockers, to breast cancer survivors.

President Robert Frank puts his hands together in his office June 17, 2013. Due to lack of tuition revenue, Frank told the told the Board of Regents that the University will not fill vacant staff positions in the future.

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UNM to cut 100 jobs

Sayyed Shah | November 11

The UNM administration is planning to cut 100 jobs from main campus to decrease the budget deficit the University faces due to decreases in enrollments over the last two years. President Bob Frank notified the Board of Regents in October that the University will not fill positions that become vacant on main campus to deal with loss in tuition revenue. Frank also issued a memo to UNM deans, directors and unit administrators, explaining the job cuts as part of a long term strategy to deal with financial loss. “A hiring review and a review of vacant positions will be initiated. Hiring restrictions and a hiring approval process will be implemented immediately,” Frank said in the memo.

Jihad Turk discusses several topics regarding Muslims in America and the middle east during a presentation held in Mitchell Hall Monday afternoon. Turk challenged popular thought about religion in the middle east and related it to national identity.

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Lecturer discusses Islam in the modern world

Fin Martinez | November 10

Jihad Turk, former director of religious affairs at the Islamic Center of Southern California, gave a lecture Monday touching on religious and national identity, conflict and oppression in the Muslim world and its perception in America. “One of the things I was very interested in exploring is ‘what went wrong?’” Turk said. “Looking at the history and beauty of Islamic civilization ... it wasn’t all roses and candy, but it was a lot better than alternative environments in the world at that time.”

James Walker speaks at Wednesday nights ASUNM meet in the SUB. Walker was a former senator for ASUNM and during the meeting accused its current staff of mishandling financial business.

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Ex-senator accuses ASUNM Finance Committee of mishandling business

David Lynch | November 10

Senators had barely finished getting settled into their seats at the start of the penultimate Associated Students of UNM senate meeting last Wednesday when they were greeted by accusations of mishandling financial business to the detriment of a student organization. James Walker, an ex-ASUNM senator and current Army ROTC cadet captain, spoke on behalf of an appropriation presented to the Finance Committee that was reduced for what he called “ridiculous” reasons.

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UNM-Los Alamos Scholarship Fund receives boost

Matthew Reisen | November 10

According to a UNM news release, UNM’s Los Alamos branch received a $1,000 donation from the New Mexico Chapter of Energy, Technology and Environmental Business Association’s scholarship program, or ETEBA.

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A member of the PPD accepted an international appointment with NSF

Matthew Reisen | November 10

According to a UNM statement, Dr. Gary Smith, associate director of Physical Plant Department’s Environmental Services Division, has been selected to be a voting member of the National Sanitation Foundation’s Joint Committee for the Prevention of Injury and Disease, associated with building water systems.

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Physics and Astronomy hosts annual open house

Matthew Reisen | November 10

Last Wednesday UNM’s Department of Physics & Astronomy hosted more than a hundred local high school students along with their parents and teachers, according to a UNM release.

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Director of US Census Bureau to speak at annual conference

Matthew Reisen | November 10

John Thompson, director of the U.S. Census Bureau, will speak at the 2015 session of New Mexico Data Users Conference on Nov. 19, according to a UNM news release.

Tim Jacobs squares up with a Rogers State player at WisePies Arena Friday Nov. 6. The Lobs beat Rogers State 80-69 at their second exhibition for the season and will play Texas Southern Friday Nov. 13.

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Men's basketball: Williams sees first action after transferring to UNM

J.R. Oppenheim | November 9

Sitting on the bench last year, Tim Williams became familiar with the atmosphere of WisePies Arena. And now that the exhibition schedule is in the books, he knows what it’s like to play before the Albuquerque crowd. Williams, a junior transfer from Samford University, got his first-game experience as a member of the New Mexico men’s basketball team after sitting out last year. The NCAA's eligibility rules require all transfers to sit out one year before they can play for their new teams.

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Movie review: 'Spectre' tries to get at heart of Bond mythos

Nathan Reynolds | November 9

Bond, James Bond. Ever since his first onscreen incarnation in the early ‘60s, audiences have been collectively fascinated by the now-iconic super-spy and his fancy cars, dry martinis and even dryer wit. Oh, and let’s not forget his many sordid, sexy love affairs. “Spectre,” the newest Bond film in which Daniel Craig makes his fourth outing as 007, is a frustrating and fascinating examination of the character and his legacy, the correct filmic execution of which has been at the forefront of the franchise for quite some time now.

Utah State’s Braelon Roberts (88) watches as the Lobo defense chases a fumble at University Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Lobos beat the Aggies 14-13.

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Football: Lobos channel good fortune to overcome Utah State

Liam Cary-Eaves | November 9

Sometimes it takes more than skill to garner a victory. New Mexico’s defense kept UNM in Saturday’s game against Utah State, but Head Coach Bob Davie said the Lobos were due for some good fortune during the squad’s 14-13 victory. The game was by no means a fluke, Davie said. But if it weren’t for some favorable bounces, a missed field goal and timely penalties, things could have been different for New Mexico late in the contest.