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New UNM site informs on HPV vaccine

Marielle Dent | April 16

After five years of research, UNM’s Health Sciences Center has created an interactive website to help parents and their daughters make an informed decision about the human papillomavirus vaccine. HPV is common and many types can cause cervical cancer and genital warts. Today, it is highly recommended that girls ages 11 to 13 get the vaccine. At a Communications and Journalism research colloquium on Wednesday, Gill Woodall, a communication professor and researcher, discussed the website and the research that went into building it.

Kate Blaker, left, a speech- language clinic instructor, trains SHS grad student Jennifer Romero for World Voice Day event. The UNM Speech and Hearing Science Department will host an event Friday where people can test their vocal health.

Culture

Clinic focuses on voice care

Lauren Marvin | April 16

One program will bring a unique hands-on experience to UNM’s graduate students on Friday. The Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences will celebrate World Voice Day 2015 by sponsoring free vocal education as well as hearing and vocal screenings. Jennifer Romero, a speech-language pathologist and clinical instructor, said World Voice Day is important because it provides education about vocal hygiene.

Culture

Album Review: 'Blue Bright Ow Sleep' flows through psychedelic journey

Skylar Griego | April 16

If only one word could be used to describe the newest Frogbelly and Symphony release “Blue Bright Ow Sleep,” it would be “trippy.” The sound of “Blue Bright Ow Sleep” is an interesting fusion of ‘70s psychedelic rock and modern-day indie rock. Listeners may feel as if they’ve been given hallucinogens after listening to the progressive folk rock album, in a good way. The opening track, “Minderbender,” leaves an excellent impression on listeners with frontwoman Liz Hanley’s resonant vocals complemented by heavy riffs and a groovy beat. There couldn’t be a more perfect opening for the record.

Culture

Movie review: Visual feast pays homage to Coen brothers

Graham Gentz | April 16

“Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter” is a love letter to many things. First, it is loosely based on the urban legend of the 2001 death of a young Japanese woman said to have been looking for the buried money from the Coen brothers film “Fargo.” Emphasis on loosely. The opening title card of “Fargo” is even recycled for “Kumiko,” in which it falsely claims to be a true story. Since “Kumiko” is a movie that claims a fictional event to be true, which in turn involves a movie that claims a fictional event to be true. The levels of “truthiness” in how stories are told is chiefly of concern here.

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Crime briefs for April 16, 2015

April 16

On April 7, an employee at the Student Union Building received a disturbing voicemail about the Muslims Student Organization event on March 31, which some considered to be a pro-ISIS talk. According to a UNM Police Deparmentreport, the recording was of a male voice that cussed at the employee and suggested she kill herself because she invited pro-ISIS people onto campus.

Opinion

Letter: Claims of God's benevolence are false advertising

April 16

I wish we had a fair, loving, all powerful parent God who would rescue all who fervently prayed for help from war, starvation, cancer, addiction, tornadoes, drought, drunk drivers, rape, family violence, blindness, false charges, drones, torture and much more. Hundreds of millions of people throughout human history have prayed desperately to God the best they knew how and received no help. Did Jesus of Nazareth actually live? If he did, did the writers of Mathew, Mark, Luke and John in the Bible accurately tell Jesus’ teachings and actions? In centuries since, did those people who copied and translated the original writings do a good job and make no important mistakes? Huge questions! Who knows for sure? The Bible says Jesus spoke often about God as a loving Father who would answer prayers and give what we ask for.

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Annual UNM festival increases cuisine options

Matthew Reisen | April 16

The Global Education Office is hosting the annual International Festival on campus today outside the SUB with new additions to the event since last year. While many food options will be available in booths, this year many food options will be served in trucks. The event, described as “a true celebration of culture and diversity at UNM --- featuring food, crafts and performances from all over the world,” by its organizers at GEO, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the Cornell Mall, east of the SUB and west of Mesa Vista Hall.

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Mixer event gives young pro opportunity to network

Sayyed Shah | April 16

The MiABQ Millennial Project and The Young Professionals of Albuquerque are organizing the first-ever city-wide young professionals mixer event, coming Friday. The event will provide an opportunity for young professionals in the Albuquerque area to meet colleagues, network, mingle and join a new organization if not already involved with one, the organizers said. “This will be a great opportunity for young professionals and UNM community to get involved with the wide variety of organizations in Albuquerque, and network with other professionals and colleagues,” said Jaclyn Myers, social committee chair for the Young Professionals of Albuquerque, a non-profit organization.

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C&J professor earns top honor

Matthew Reisen | April 15

Tema Milstein, an associate professor of communication, was awarded the Presidential Teaching Fellowship Award earlier this month. It is the highest honor for faculty on campus. The Presidential Teaching Fellowship Award “promotes excellence in teaching by establishing a core group of faculty who are given the highest recognition for their effective teaching,” according to UNM’s Center for Teaching Excellence website.

Carlos Wiggins eludes a defender during the Lobos spring training April 8. at Tow Diehm Complex.

Sports

Receiver Carlos Wiggins grows from track and field

Thomas Romero-Salas | April 15

By Thomas Romero-Salas The importance of running track and field became clear to Carlos Wiggins after last year. The New Mexico wide receiver combined to run only two races last indoor and outdoor track season and paid for it during football.

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Research group probes zinc finder proteins

Marielle Dent | April 15

While zinc is a vital part of the human immune system, some researchers at UNM are delving a little deeper to understand just how it works. Zinc finger proteins play a major role in the day to day life and are an important part of the human proteome, the entire set of proteins that can be present in the human body. They also repair DNA that has been damaged by carcinogens such as UV radiation or arsenic.

UNM catcher Lane Milligan bats the ball Tuesday night at Lobo Field against Grand Canyon. The Lobos play Grand Canyon again tonight at Lobo Field.

Sports

Lobos leave Grand Canyon in the blowing dust

Liam Cary-Eaves | April 15

New Mexico utilized the fierce winds Tuesday night to blow past Grand Canyon University 7-3 at Lobo Field. Not normally known for its power in the lineup, the Lobos connected on two pitches early in the contest to put pressure on GCU. New Mexico never looked back after jumping to a 7-0 lead against the Antelopes.

Vice President of UNM Sigma Chi Joe Trujillo talks to Jeff Dan Herrera, middle, and Liz OReilly, left, about their fundraising event that took place at the Texas Roadhouse Tuesday evening. Sigma Chi will hold different events throughout the week.

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Greeks organize cancer fundraiser

David Lynch | April 15

UNM’s chapter of Sigma Chi is hosting Derby Days, the fraternity’s largest philanthropic event, for the first time since the fall of 2012 this week in an effort to raise money for cancer research while providing friendly competition between sororities. According to the Derby Days Facebook page, there are events held by Sigma Chi every day for the rest of the week.

Opinion

Dr. Peg's Prescription: Emergency contraception more than a pill

Dr. Peggy Spencer | April 15

Have you ever had a pregnancy scare? The condom broke in the middle of the action, or you were too swept away (or drunk) to even think about protection? Or you forgot to take your pill? If you aren’t ready to be a parent the rest of your life, or to face decisions about termination or adoption, a pregnancy scare can be terrifying. The good news is it may not be too late.

Annapurna employes give out samples of their gluten-free vegetarian muffins at the Naked Food Festival on Saturday. The fair was a market where people brought locally grown, organic food for sampling and purchase.

Culture

Fair features organic, locally grown produce

Kevin Haaf | April 14

Once in a while, an event takes place that breathes new life into the barren storehouses and broken windows of the Albuquerque Rail Yards. On Saturday, that event was the Naked Food Fair.

Culture

Five & Why, what Lobos love to watch: Pablo Colon

Imani Lambert | April 14

Japanese anime is not just for children. Anime contains complex story lines, tantalizing artwork and makes viewers question their own reality. Pablo Colon, a freshman business major, said anime is a childhood comfort and pleasurable pastime.

Paris Premdas, Aroonsri Khamsamran and Marlene Rios look through movie clips in undergoing post production editing as they work April 7. Khamsamran and Rios are the director and producers of the IFDM programs Jubilation movie while Premdas is the post production supervisor for the movie.

Culture

IFDM short film project reaches funding goal

Lauren Marvin | April 14

Reaching a goal can cause jubilation, but for some, it can even help pave the road for the future. The fifth cohort of the Interdisciplinary Film and Digital Media program is finishing up “Jubilation,” a live-action short film, which has taken more than nine months to complete.

News

UNMPD: Campus guests' vans burglarized at Soccer Complex

Lauren Marvin | April 14

A group of 64 out-of-town visitors left the UNM Soccer Complex with their six passenger vans burglarized, according to UNM Police Department report. The report stated every piece of luggage in the six vehicles was stolen.

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UNM student voters approve pronoun initiative

David Lynch | April 14

At last week’s Associated Students of UNM elections, voters passed a constitutional amendment that will make all pronouns in the ASUNM Constitution gender-neutral. All pronouns in the constitution will now consist of they/them/they’re as the primary form of identification.

UNM Provost Chaouki Abdallah talks about next years budget at the Board of Regents meeting Friday at the SUB ballroom. The regents approved a 3.37 percent increase in tuition and fees.

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UNM regents approve tuition increase, graduation incentive

Lena Guidi | April 13

The Board of Regents approved a 3.37 percent increase in tuition and fees, as well as a tuition plan that incentivizes four-year graduation, during the annual budget summit on Thursday. Both will take effect in the fall semester. The decisions were made in light of a $3.6 million tuition and fee revenue shortfall in the 2015 fiscal year. President Robert Frank attributed a large part of that budget deficit to a 1.5 percent decrease in overall enrollment during this academic year, which he said is part of a larger national trend. The budget plan for 2016 included a projected flat enrollment rate.