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Officials: Best way to survive the semester? Hit the ground running

David Lynch | August 18

With the start of the semester and new academic year dawning at UNM, many students might elect to hit the snooze button, wait on buying supplies and keep their brains in third gear for another week or two. But University officials said setting the tone for the coming months early is key to having a healthy and successful semester. Sonia Rankin, associate dean of University College, said students will cultivate their characters and discover their passions over the course of the year -- but asking some key questions is important when getting started. “Ask yourself: 'what am I here to accomplish or become? What steps do I need to take to reach that goal? What tools do I need to achieve the steps?'” Rankin said.

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Abundance of freshmen attributed to University reputation, Honors College

David Lynch | August 18

The University is expecting 3,330 freshman in the fall of 2015, compared to 3,132 in 2014, representing an increase of more than six percent, according to a University press release. UNM’s reputation as the state’s flagship university, as well as broader outreach by the Office of Admissions, has been key in the influx of new students, said Terry Babbitt, associate vice president of enrollment management. “It’s gratifying to see the number of traditional students from within and outside of New Mexico who recognize the incredible educational quality we provide,” Babbitt said. Interest in the recently established Honors College is also a key component in attracting not just new students, but driven and motivated individuals, according to the press release.

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Culture

Movie Review: Despite simple plot, 'Man from U.N.C.L.E.' nails action-comedy

Nathan Reynolds | August 18

With boxy German cars and stark, grey walls topped with barbed wire, the first 15 seconds of “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” thrusts viewers directly into 1960s Berlin, the Cold War era, as Napoleon Solo, played by Henry Cavill, crosses from West to East. The opening images of the film tease with the aesthetic of the time, complete with grainy, hand-held images. But this spy thriller never fully embraces ‘60s kitsch: it chooses instead to transpose the imagery onto a glossy Hollywood star vehicle, with the occasional zoom, rainbow sun flare or split screen shot to keep the audience visually in the time period.

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News

Seven faculty members promoted to distinguished professors

David Lynch | August 18

The University recently announced the promotion of seven instructors to the status of distinguished professors, the “highest faculty title” that UNM bestows upon its employees, according to a University press release. They are Bill Gilbert, Hua Guo, Zachary Sharp, Arthur Bankhurst, Robert Sapien, Daniel Savage and Cheryl Willman.

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News

Regents approve 2017 University budget

David Lynch | August 18

A request for nearly $8.9 million in research and project funding was approved by the Board of Regents, and will next go the New Mexico Higher Education Department, according to a University press release. The document stated that the list of proposals is “a preliminary step in developing the University’s fiscal year 2017 budget”. More than a third of the total requested amount – $3,060,000 – would go toward UNM’s Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO), which “improves access to specialty care for underserved patients in rural New Mexico”.

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Sports

Lobos win exhibition vs Fort Lewis

August 17

The UNM women’s soccer team was dull to start its exhibition Monday night at the UNM Soccer Complex, but the Lobos hit their stride as the game progressed and took a 3-1 win over Fort Lewis. The Lobos controlled the ball for much of the first half, keeping the ball in their offensive end for large periods of time.

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News

Movements unite against police brutality for #BlackLivesMatter campaign

Fin Martinez | August 17

On Wednesday, protest chants, car horns and red-and-yellow picket signs appeared in front of the UNM bookstore to draw attention to police brutality. The event, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of Michael Brown’s fatal shooting by a Ferguson, Missouri officer, was held by the Answer Coalition and Red Nation in support of what has been dubbed the #BlackLivesMatter movement. The three movements are social justice campaigns founded on the initiative to end racism and promote peace and equality. This particular event at UNM focused on police brutality and accountability, with each speaker at the event voicing their opinions and relating their experiences of police actions that were directed at their person. One speaker, Joel Gallegos, a coordinator for the Answer Coalition, recalled times in his life when he said he was hassled by law enforcement.

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Sports

Volleyball: New, returning players alike vie for starting positions

Liam Cary-Eaves | August 17

New Mexico’s three starting spots for outside hitter are up for grabs. Head volleyball coach Jeff Nelson said junior Cassie House is the front-runner to fill Chantale Riddle’s big shoes on the right side. However, Nelson said nothing is set in stone, and each of the five outside hitters has a real shot at claiming the position. House, along with fellow juniors Julia Warren and Devanne Sours, is a returning starter from last year’s big hitting position. While Warren switched to libero mid-season, where she earned first team All-Conference honors, she will likely return to her natural position above the net.

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Culture

Five and why with Jacob Lemon

Nick Fjoud | August 17

With another new semester beginning, finding time to delve into a new book might be troublesome. Jacob Lemon, a junior architecture major, said his solution is to switch between long-form narratives and less daunting short stories. The shorter stories help balance his schedule.

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Opinion

Letter: Support for Trump's hatred of immigrants not backed by facts

August 17

ntolerance is courageous? I grieved to read Rev. Mary Woods’ letter “Donald Trump shows courage in illegal immigrant comments.” As director of the NM Faith Coalition for Immigrant Justice, I dread ministers promoting intolerant messages so disconnected from Christianity. The heart of Rev. Woods’ message — that recent events have ignited discussion around racism bringing us to a crossroads — holds truth. Our country has skirted race for too long, and the imperative to address it is now. For someone experienced with racism to justify supposed “protective racism” is counterintuitive.

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News

A vaccine to remember

Matthew Reisen | August 17

Researchers at the UNM Mind Research Network have developed a vaccine that presents the possibility of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Assistant professor Kiran Bhaskar and senior research specialist Nicole Maphis at Molecular Genetics and Microbiology have worked on several projects that relate to Alzheimer’s pathology, including the new vaccine development. Alzheimer’s affects 5 million people nationwide, Maphis said, because it is an age-related disorder and develops over time. The number of Alzheimer’s patients is expected to triple by the year 2020, due largely to the “baby boomer” generation.

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Opinion

Column: Don't just vote - you are ASUNM

Jenna Hagengruber and Alexandra Cervantes | August 17

Who honestly cares about ASUNM? What do they even do (aside from wearing bright colors and harassing people twice a year asking them to vote)? We know that student government can seem irrelevant, and the work we do sometimes doesn’t quite reach the student body in the way we hope it to. But we wouldn’t stand out there in heels, getting sunburns and creepily approaching strangers, if we didn’t believe in something bigger.

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Sports

Lobos down Falcons in rainy preseason match

Isabel Gonzalez | August 17

The UNM men’s soccer team kicked off the 2015 fall sports season with a 2-1 win over Air Force during an exhibition game Saturday. Light rain was frequent, and a 42-minute lightning delay interrupted the first half of the match. However, unpleasant weather was not enough to stop the 1,180 fans who came to support their team. “That was awesome,” head coach Jeremy Fishbein said. “People are behind this team, and you can feel their energy.”

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Sports

Women's soccer: New coaches, veteran athletes

J.R. Oppenheim | August 17

Women’s soccer looks forward to strong season behind returning starters While the New Mexico women’s soccer team features a brand new coaching staff, the Lobos have plenty of experience returning for the upcoming campaign. The team will bring back 10 of its 11 starters from a roster that finished third in the Mountain West Conference. Three of those players — redshirt senior goalie Cassie Ulrich, senior midfielder Dylann O’Connor and redshirt sophomore defender Emily Chavez — earned all-conference recognition a year ago.

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News

GPSA dams flow of paper and ink

Sayyed Shah | August 17

Some graduate students at UNM are perturbed by the Graduate and Professional Student Association council’s decision to no longer provide free printing services to students. The Graduate Resource Center and GPSA provided graduate students the facility to print their assignments and class readings for free. But effective immediately, as a result of the council’s decision, they will have to pay for printing. Adnan Bashir, a computer science graduate student, said that the decision will increase the burden on students. It will be especially hard on those students who are studying at UNM while financially independent, he said.

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Opinion

Letter: It's only a matter of time before Trump backers are disappointed

August 17

It was with a great deal of disgust that I read Rev. Mary E. Woods’ letter entitled “Donald Trump shows courage in illegal immigrant comments.” Trump’s focus and forte center on only political non-correctness. Just because he can yell and scream like a brat, a certain segment of the population thinks that’s cool.

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Culture

A pick-me-up for those down on luck

Imani Lambert | August 17

As the weather begins to cool, people who are homeless and looking for a place to warm up now have somewhere to go for free hot coffee. The opening of a new coffee house, called Witch’s Brew, has brought an Italian concept to the table that will impact the community. The Kick Down Coffee program allows customers to pay for food and coffee for a person who comes into the coffee house, but cannot afford to make a purchase. “People want to help, and this way people can,” store manager Cory Minefee said. “If there is someone who is needy that comes into the coffee shop or any other place and asks for food, usually they get turned away.”

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Sports

Football: QB at wideout shows intellect

Thomas Romero-Salas | August 17

It didn’t take long for Patrick Reed to realize there wouldn’t be much playing time as quarterback for him. All Reed had to do was take one look at the depth chart to see that he was behind incumbent redshirt sophomore starter Lamar Jordan, redshirt junior transfer Austin Apodaca and redshirt freshman JaJuan Lawson. That prompted Reed to propose a position switch during spring football practice: He told head coach Bob Davie that he wanted to go from quarterback to wide receiver. Davie accepted Reed’s proposal, and the redshirt freshman has proven that he’s a capable wideout thus far.

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Sports

Lobos add Notre Dame to 2019 football schedule

Thomas Romero-Salas | August 13

Head coach Bob Davie won’t need a season ticket to watch his former team Notre Dame play in 2019. In fact, Davie will be on the opposite sideline against the Fighting Irish, coaching his current New Mexico team.

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Sports

Lobos adapting to life after Riddle

Liam Cary-Eaves | August 13

New Mexico will sport a completely different look this year than in recent years. After five years, UNM’s dominant right side hitter Chantale Riddle had her NCAA eligibility expire and the volleyball team must find a new identity. A season ago, Riddle was chasing two prestigious milestones in UNM history.