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Opinion

Letter: Case law cited in suspension unconnected to funding issue

April 9

I find the ruling of ASUNM Justice Seth Barany against Sen. Rebecca Hampton, and the Daily Lobo article covering the ruling, disturbing on many levels. First of all, it is irresponsible, dangerous and unacceptable for Justice Barany to incorrectly quote a U.S. Supreme Court case to legitimize a ridiculous decision by ASUNM. Second, the ASUNM law that is cited applies to ASUNM as a whole, not to a single senator.

Opinion

Editorial: Daily Lobo will now include non-gender-specific pronoun

Daily Lobo Editorial Board | April 9

In a recent edition of the Daily Lobo, the staff was faced with a new issue that is likely to crop up more and more: gender-specific pronouns. A source asked that we not use a gender-specific pronoun and instead asked that we use they/them when referring to this person. In a news story, this is a nearly impossible request to honor — when an article includes quotes and voices from multiple people, using they/them to refer to a single person can make it confusing for a reader to know who is being referred to. We understand there was no simple solution. None of the standard journalistic references offer a guideline on this and conversations on the subject offer widely varied and often conflicting solutions. While the Daily Lobo editors did their best to handle this request immediately, it is obvious that a good long-term solution is needed.

Culture

Food column: Uses plentiful for that dusty, ol' waffle iron

Steve “Mo” Fye | April 8

It sits on a shelf gathering dust most of the year, only used on the occasional lazy Sunday. It may have been a gift or handed down. Now, instead of being stored away, the waffle iron may become one of the most used appliances in the kitchen. The waffle iron can be an amazingly useful and versatile tool for cooks with a bit of creativity. Since a waffle iron heats from both sides and has a fairly wide range of heat settings, it can be used to make everything from hash browns to grilled cheese.

News

State lawmaker says dispute over Lottery Scholarship is pure politics

Jonathan Baca | April 8

New Mexico Sen. Michael Sanchez is a Democrat representing the 29th District. He has served the Legislature since 1992 and is currently the Senate Majority Leader. Sanchez introduced the original legislation that created the Lottery Scholarship in 1995, and he has been working to keep the scholarship accessible and able to pay 100 percent of tuition ever since. With the Lottery Scholarship facing a major shortfall, it is possible that next year UNM students who receive it may only get 80 percent of their tuition paid for. The Daily Lobo talked to Sanchez about the work he’s done to protect the scholarship, and possible solutions for fixing it.

Culture

Ten things college students say vs. what they mean

Sophie Earle | April 8

College students are notorious for procrastination and laziness. While student’s grades waiver from “oh crap” to “dang, I’m good”, some try to appease family and friends with white lies but mean something completely different.

News

Student Court suspends ASUNM senator

Marielle Dent | April 8

The Associated Students of UNM Student Court on March 27 suspended one of their senators for voting on an appropriation based on personal bias. The court sided with a College Democrats representative who claimed Sen. Rebecca Hampton denied the student organization funds because of personal bias.

Nobel Peace Prize nominee John Dear speaks to a crowd gathered in the SUB Atrium Tuesday morning, discussing topics of world peace and his experiences combatting violence. Dear is a Catholic priest, author, lecturer and peace activist who leads an annual peace vigil at Los Alamos National Labs against the use of nuclear weapons.

News

Nobel Prize nominee urges peace

Lena Guidi | April 8

Nobel Peace Prize nominee Father John Dear encouraged nonviolent strategies for grassroots peace and justice movements during a speech at UNM’s Student Union Building on Tuesday. The lecture was followed by a panel discussion with community leaders regarding ways to mobilize people to work for interrelated social, political, and environmental causes.

Culture

Movie review: Everyday moments of 'Boyhood' ring true

Nathan Reynolds | April 8

“Boyhood”, which almost won Best Picture at the Academy Awards, was produced over the course of over 20 years; utilizing the same actors for the duration; but director Richard Linklater is not for gimmicks, he is one of moments.

Opinion

Don't overlook benefits to state from solar industry

April 8

Editor, You might wonder who is benefitting from solar PV being installed on homes, businesses, schools and cities in New Mexico.

Opinion

Red Faction supports Muslims, other groups

April 7

Editor, As a co-founder and member, of a politically left student club on campus, I would like the opportunity to speak to some issues that have been raised in the Daily Lobo these past few weeks. I would like to start off by giving some background information on who we are. Red Student Faction is a chartered student club at UNM that has been on campus for one year. Our guiding principles are to critically interrogate systems of oppression and join others in systemically challenging oppression and exploitation.

Sol de la Noche band performance at the SUB Ballroom on Feb 25. Sol de la Noche will be one of the bands to performance at the Fiestas at the Johnson Field this Saturday.

News

Student groups present annual concert fiesta

Matthew Reisen | April 7

Associated Students of UNM-Student Special Events is holding its annual Fiestas outdoor concert at Johnson Field this Saturday, keeping up with decades-old tradition. Festivities begin around 1p.m. and run until 9p.m. The event is open to the public but UNM students are “especially encouraged” to attend, said Krista Marrs, executive director at SSE.

UNM Clinical Law Program director April Land, center, helps law students Daniel Dietz, left and Lynne Canning, who work in general law in the Law Practice Clinic. UNMs School of Law has a high ranking in clinical training.

News

Law program ranks in top 10

Sayyed Shah | April 7

The Clinical Training Program of UNM’s School of Law has been ranked 10 in the country in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2016 Best Law Schools List. According to the report, the UNM School of Law has a high law school ranking in clinical training as it offers programs for law students such as the Business and Tax Clinic, the Community Lawyering Clinics and the Southwest Indian Law Clinic.

Opinion

ISIS panel was an attack on Christians, non-believers

April 7

Editor, In defense of Michael Noah Guebara, the ISIS panel did in fact turn the discussion into a personal attack session against Christianity. As the student who sat right behind Guebara, and also engaged the imam throughout the entire discussion session, I can attest to the fact that the imam was presenting a whitewashed version of Islam that does not exist in reality. There are several points that need to be addressed, but before that it must be mentioned that the Muslim Student Association did not upload the entirety of the discussion – there is an important part of the discussion missing, which is about jihad.

Culture

Five & Why, what Lobos love to watch: With Robert Burford.

Skylar Griego | April 7

Television shows can be a good form of entertainment, introduce viewers to different cultures and explore social phenomena’s. However, television has its downside.For Robert Burford, student conduct officer for the Dean of Student’s Office, the schedule changes are the worst. Burford said that most of his favorite shows are not running anymore, and he didn’t know what to do with his Thursday nights after one of his favorite shows ended.

Artist Harriett Tsosie, center, talks to art goers during her exhibit Linguicide Friday evening at Weyrich Gallery. Tsosies artist talk will take place on April 25 at Weyrich Gallery.

Culture

Artwork keeps language alive at Linguicide exhibit

Moriah Carty | April 7

In effort to bring awareness to dying and dead languages, one New Mexico artist is looking to her past for inspirations. Last Friday, the Weyrich Gallery opened a new exhibit titled Linguicide from local artist Harriette Tsosie. The inspiration came, she said, from a DNA test she did after rummaging through her grandmother’s belongings. What caught her attention the most was the diary her grandmother kept from 1900 to1968, she said.

News

Campus briefs for April 7

April 7

On March 30, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez signed HB 170, the Higher Education Endowment Act, one of UNM’s priority pieces of legislation, according to a UNM press release. The bill will allow an infusion of $5.5 million to the Higher Education Endowment once Martinez signs the state budget. Universities and colleges can compete within their sectors for funding from the endowment to attract endowed chairs, professorships and research positions in fields like science and engineering, as long as the school provides some private funds, according to the press release.

Opinion

ISIS discussion was intended to denounce religious violence

April 7

Editor, Has the quality of education in America become so empty and meaningless that a UNM student would actually post an online video claiming the Muslim Student Association was holding a pro-ISIS rally at UNM? I am seriously concerned for the future of my country if a man can actually earn a high school diploma and be accepted at a university while being so woefully inadequate on such a basic level of critical thinking. Let me attempt to disabuse some of my fellow human beings at UNM about the MSA’s alleged support of ISIS.

UNM freshman Daniel Lam competes the long jump on Saturday afternoon in the Don Kirby Tailwind Invitational.

Sports

Lobos dominate home turf

Staff Report | April 6

The New Mexico men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams won six events at the Don Kirby Invitational on Saturday. Distance runner Peter Callahan, thrower Michael Ellis, jumper Logan Pfilsben and distance runner Sophie Connor all claimed gold, while the UNM’s men’s and women’s 4x400 meter relay teams took first.

UNM freshman forward/midfielder Sam Gleadle tries to steal the ball from Air Forces Ryan Ward on Saturday afternoon at Robertson Field. The Lobos defeated the Falcons 2-1 in overtime.

Sports

Match against AFA ends in overtime

Isabel Gonzalez | April 6

The UNM men’s soccer team earned a 2-1 victory over Air Force Saturday in its last home spring match of the season. The Lobos hosted the Falcons at Robertson Field and to pull off the win after 90 minutes of regulation time and 20 minutes of overtime.

UNM outfielder Mariah Rimmer catches the ball on Friday afternoon at Lobo Field against Nevada. The Lobos lost their third game 7-4.

Sports

Lobos fall short in series

Liam Cary-Eaves | April 6

New Mexico’s inability to find the strike zone late in the game hindered the Lobos’ chances of sweeping Nevada. In the top of the sixth with the game tied at 4, junior pitcher Lauren Soles was all over the zone in her short relief attempt. Nevada took advantage of the righty’s wild outing, scoring three runs in the top of the sixth eventually leading to the Wolf Pack’s 7-4 victory at Lobo Field on Saturday.