Lobos Basketball Tournament

Students of the Recreational Services Getaway Adventures program spend time at the White Sands National Monument near Alamogordo during one of their outings. Whitewater kayaking is the next adventure planned for Sept. 26-27.

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Sports Issue: Program gives UNM community chance to explore the state

Elizabeth Sanchez | September 14

You start at the Los Alamos Ice Rink. After a few hours of outdoor skating, the brisk air cooling your nose, you sip on hot cocoa and take a lunch break. Then, you pack up and take a scenic drive with the rest of the group to relax at Jemez Springs Bath House for a soak, or to socialize at Los Ojos pub. Cristina Miller, a senior nutrition and dietetics major, participated in this Skate and Soak Getaway Adventure, among many others offered by the University.

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Volleyball: Lobos goes 1-2 at USC Classic

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 14

New Mexico’s volleyball squad didn’t leave California empty handed. After dropping the first two matches at the USC Classic, UNM took a thrilling five-set victory over Idaho State on Saturday afternoon.

Culture

Sports Issue: Fitness tips for the busy student

Skylar Griego | September 14

Life as a student is a busy one. With so much time spent going to classes and studying, who has time to work out anymore? However, students’ bodies need a good workout to go with the exercise their minds are getting every day. So here are some tips for staying active during a busy student life.

UNM students exercise at the bottom level of the Johnson Center’s weight room during Friday night’s open hours. The multilevel weight room carries some equipment but during busy times during the week students have trouble finding open spaces.

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Sports Issue: Johnson Center in dire state, administrators say

Denicia Aragon | September 14

Hundreds of UNM students visit the Johnson Center every day, either to attend a class, practice personal fitness, participate in recreational activities or practice and play for a school sport. For the amount of students using the building daily, the limited amount of space, outdated circuitry, confusing floor plan, and not-so-Americans with Disabilities Act-friendly layout are only the most apparent things that prove Johnson Center is in a dire need of a renovation.

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Women's soccer: Lobo women drop two on soccer road trip

J.R. Oppenheim | September 14

UNM’s difficulties against the Big Ten Conference persisted this past weekend with a pair of 1-0 road losses: to Minnesota on Friday, and to Michigan State on Sunday. The Lobos are now 2-12 against Big Ten teams, the most recent victory coming against Nebraska in 2010.

Thien Pham returns a shot against Pouria Khanbolouki at the tennis courts north of the Johnson Center on Friday afternoon. Intramural tennis is free and open to all enrolled students, faculty and staff.

Culture

Sports Issue: UNM's intramural, club sports often struggle to keep members

Robert Maler | September 14

The Lobo football and basketball teams aren’t the only sports on campus. The University offers intramural activities for students, plus club programs for a more competitive flair.

New Mexico offensive lineman Aaron Jenkons walks away from a play after the referee throws a penalty flag against the Lobos. UNM had 14 penalties for 154 yards during its 21-40 loss against the Golden Hurricane.

Sports

Football: Penalties plague Lobos in loss to Tulsa

Thomas Romero-Salas | September 12

Until Saturday, UNM had been one of the most disciplined teams in the country. However, New Mexico committed 14 penalties that cost them a total of 154 yards in a 40-21 loss to Tulsa at University Stadium.

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Volleyball: Lobos swept against USC

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 12

New Mexico kept pace for two sets against the number six team in the nation despite falling 3-0 to USC on Friday night. The Trojans have swept the last nine teams they have faced, only dropping one set to North Carolina in the first match of the season. UNM (4-4) had no answer for Samantha Bricio, who collected 21 kills on 39 attempts.

Sports

Men's soccer: Lobos top CSUN in physical OT game

Isabel Gonzalez | September 12

Junior midfielder Christopher Wehan once again came to the rescue scoring his fifth goal of the season, giving the UNM Lobos (2-1-1) a 1-0 overtime win against the Cal State Northridge Matadors (1-3-0). This was an even game when it came to shots, at least on paper.

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Women's soccer: Lobos' Big Ten trip opens with loss to Minnesota

J.R. Oppenheim | September 11

The first leg of New Mexico's trip to the Big Ten ended with a 1-0 loss to Minnesota on Friday night. The Lobos found themselves in an early hole when Golden Gopher Maddie Gaffney scored an unassisted goal from 25 yards out 11 minutes into the game.

A sign hangs at the entrance to the Manzanita Counseling Center. The center offers free services and is ran by graduate students who are under the supervision of licensed counselors.

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Manzanita offers other options for counseling service

Marielle Dent | September 11

Many UNM students who seek on-campus counseling are not aware of all of their options. They opt for the more well-known services at Student Health and Counseling or even the Counseling, Assistance and Referral Services; but few use the Manzanita Counseling Center.

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Campus briefs for Sept. 11

Fin Martinez | September 11

The Office of the Chief Information Officer at UNM is collaborating with CNM to sponsor a Mobile Apps Contest. The contest provides students from both schools the opportunity to apply their skills for developing apps for the community.

Madisyn Olguin battles for the ball during the Lobos game against Idaho State Sept. 3, 2015. The Lobos are on the road this weekend playing Minnesota and Michigan State.

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Women's soccer: Lobos traveling to Big Ten country this weekend

J.R. Oppenheim | September 11

Traditionally, the New Mexico women’s soccer team hasn’t fared well against the Big Ten Conference.

Culture

Ensemble band Baracutanga boasts UNM flavor

Skylar Griego | September 11

People dancing. This is the name of local band Baracutanga translated in English. But to the band, it’s more than a name; it’s the goal. Founded by Kilko Paz, a graduate student at UNM, and Carlos Noboa, Baracutanga originally started as a South American percussion band before it evolved into its own blend of genres.

During Wednesday evening’s ASUNM Senate meeting, Kyle Stepp approaches the ASUNM board in defense of President Jenna Hagengruber’s decision to hire Kyle Biederwolf as the Emerging Lobo Leaders executive director.

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Things to know from Wednesday's ASUNM Senate meeting

David Lynch | September 10

ASUNM held their second full Senate meeting of the fall semester on Wednesday evening, and although no major pieces of legislation were presented, several appropriations and president appointments were presented for approval, and the LoboRESPECT Advocacy Center got an opening date, courtesy of Dean of Students Tomás Aguirre.

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City Council to take second attempt at pot law

Matthew Reisen | September 10

For the second time, the Albuquerque City Council will vote on a bill to decriminalize marijuana. This new development comes after an overwhelming citizen vote that showed the majority of Albuquerque residents support decriminalization. Albuquerque City Councilors Rey Garduño and Isaac Benton will introduce a bill to decriminalize marijuana on Sept. 9 with full council consideration taking place on Sept. 21.

Mercedes Pacheco (left) reaches out as one of Santa Clara’s shots hits its mark last Friday. The Lobos will kick off the Lobo Invitational against the Cal State North Ridge Matadors Sept. 18 at WisePies Arena.

Sports

Volleyball: Tough task on tap in SoCal

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 10

New Mexico’s start to the 2015 campaign has been far from a stroll in the park. The Lobos have had no time to ease into the season, as head coach Jeff Nelson created an opening schedule against some fierce opponents. However, Nelson said his squad’s upcoming trip to Southern California will be unlike the previous two tournaments of the year.

Opinion

Letter: The West is reaping what it has sown in the Middle East

September 10

Today: Migrant escapades in hordes to Western Europe as blowback and karmic payback from Middle Eastern and African nations for having their pot churned by Western militaries bombing and fractionating existing factions even further, all in the name of counter-terrorism. Tomorrow?

Justyna Tafoya looks at informational pamphlets laid out by CASAA during Fetal Alcohol Syndrome awareness day. Jerome Romero and other event volunteers handed out free pizza to anyone that took a short quiz at their table.

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FASD event warns students of alcohol risks during pregnancy

Fin Martinez | September 10

The UNM Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Addictions hosted a Fetal Alcohol Syndrome awareness day to inform students and the general public about the syndrome. Jerome Romero, CASAA education and outreach manager, said he believes that the event brought the issue of FAS to public consciousness.

Gov. Susana Martinez looks at Wednesday’s panel of speakers during a conference held in the SUB. Martinez was the keynote speaker, addressing challenges the state of New Mexico faces with higher education.

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Governor addresses UNM on state of education

David Lynch | September 10

New Mexico Gov. Susanna Martinez came to UNM on Wednesday to outline some of her initiatives for higher education across the state, in hopes that new policies will be implemented to help college students finish their studies on time. “We are falling far short of one of the key expectations that New Mexicans have of us: to see students graduate and graduate on time,” she said.