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Grads hurting in job market

Thomas Romero-Salas , Liam Cary-Eaves and Aaron Anglin | March 19

Receiving a diploma often warrants admiration and a sense of accomplishment on many levels, but can also bear the uneasy feeling of life after school. The majority of UNM students are not joining the workforce following graduation, according to data from UNM’s Office of Career Service. Jenna Crabb, UNM’s director for career services, said colleges and potential employers have begun to encourage students to get experience in their respected field instead of solely obtaining a degree and expecting a job.

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News

Geek Edition: Princess alum creates as role model for NM kids

Marielle Dent | March 18

The early experiences people have as children tend to shape the interests, values and beliefs they carry throughout adulthood. Paula Bauman, a communications alumna, understands this. She is working to become a role model for children—particularly young girls—with the creation of her original character, Princess Unicorn.

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Culture

Geek Edition: Players, collectors keep Magic gathering

Imani Lambert | March 18

Magic: The Gathering is filling player’s pockets with a different type of paper. The tactical fantasy trading card game has seen a popularity boom in recent years, with growth of 20 percent in 2014 alone.

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News

Geek Edition: Some still feel excluded from geek community

Jyllian Roach | March 18

It’s a long-standing image: A guy, usually pale, usually in glasses and a button-up shirt. He spends his days in a science lab and his nights playing games with similar-looking friends. While most people would immediately recognize this as a description of a geek, the reality of who fits the geek mold is changing.

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News

Geek Edition: Quelab is 'hackerspace' for creativity

Jonathan Baca | March 18

For all those people who took apart their Nintendos and put them back together as kids, for those who build things with wood or steel or circuits or wool — there is a place for you in Albuquerque. Enter the nonprofit “hackerspace” Quelab, a literal warehouse full of tools and supplies of every kind, from sewing machines and soldering irons to 3D printers and high tech laser engraving machines.

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Sports

Geek Edition: Pro wrestling is made of pure genius

Thomas Romero-Salas | March 18

Professional wrestling is a niche like no other. There’s no other form of entertainment that can take you on the psychological ride like wrestling does. Yes, you must suspend your disbelief for a couple of hours, but that’s the same with movies and no one complains about that.

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Culture

Geek Edition: A sharp-dressed man is hard to find

Moriah Carty | March 18

Nate Gempesaw-Pangan changed his clothes four times before he sat down for an interview, trying to find the perfect outfit. Gempesaw-Pangan, a productions coordinator for Rip Williams Photography, said dress slacks would be too formal, so he opted for earthy tones, rolled up his sleeves, added a cravat and called it good.

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News

UNM out two regents

Jonathan Baca | March 17

The Democrat-controlled New Mexico Senate voted not to confirm one nominated regent and another veteran regent resigned in protest of the Senate's actions. Former Clovis prosecutor and Republican Matt Chandler was appointed to the board by Gov.

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Culture

Play Review: First one-acts at CNM a hit and miss

Graham Gentz | March 17

CNM has a brand new theater and Madrid’s production is some of the first plays to be produced there. And the $5 ticket price is particularly enticing. It’s always nice to see the setting-as-character of New Mexico played to its strengths.

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News

Criticism from resolution leads to ASUNM to post copy

David Lynch | March 17

For the first time in about a year, the Associated Students of UNM have posted a copy of a finished and signed resolution online to address backlash and criticism that have hit the student governing body since its passing. Several University students and Albuquerque citizens voiced their criticism of Resolution 6S, which passed unanimously at ASUNM’s March 4 meting, and urges University administration to state their “opposition of Islamophobia, and related hate crimes”.

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Culture

Album review: Electronic duo offers vivid tunes

Moriah Carty | March 17

Canadian duo Purity Ring released its second album earlier this month. It seems the CD, titled “Another Eternity,” has racked up more plays than any other CD that is played through my stereo, at least 50 times.

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Opinion

Letter: ASUNM aims for transparency with posting of resolution

March 17

Editor, ASUNM Joint Resolution 6S, as passed by the Associated Students of UNM on March 4, is inherently designed as a statement against hate crimes such as Islamophobia.

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Opinion

Methane gas regulation to impact New Mexico

Will Brewer | March 17

New Mexico will likely be among the states most impacted by President Barack Obama's renewed effort mitigate climate change through the regulation and reduction methane gas emissions. New Mexico is an outsized methane polluter.

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News

Tent City community moves to new location

Matthew Reisen | March 17

Tent City residents have moved yet again – this time closer to UNM’s campus – while advocates hope to find a permanent solution to help them stay grounded. Tentatively called Camp Resurrection, the new lot is situated on a plateau on the Northeast side of Lomas Boulevard and I-25.

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Culture

Five & Why, what Lobos love to read: With Regina Carlow

Culture , cmn_mailfeed and cmn_appfeed | March 17

Many people enjoy listening to songs that take them back to their childhood. Regina Carlow, associate dean for the college of fine arts, said her five favorite songs are ones that remind her of her time in Pennsylvania and the people in her life growing up.

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Opinion

Antisemitism is as important an issue as Islamophobia

March 16

With the ASUNM unanimously passing a cautionary resolution urging UNM administration to state their opposition to Islamophobia, 

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Sports

Skiing: Close losing scores cost team the podium

Staff Report | March 16

Two of the top times in the NCAA National Championships were not enough to propel the New Mexico ski team to a medal in Lake Placid, New York this weekend. UNM finished in 5th on Saturday, ending the season with 402 points. The University of Colorado took home the national title with 505 points. In her final race as a Lobo, senior Mateja Robnik facilitated an All-American bid as she finished eighth in the giant slalom. Robnik took the All-American stand with a combined time of 1:58.70. The two totals edged Mary Sackbauer from Middlebury College by just .04 seconds, for the final spot on the All-American team.

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Sports

Column: Next year's men's Lobos shows promise

Kyle Tomasi | March 16

New Mexico’s season was not of the caliber fans have come to expect from UNM. There were a lot of speed bumps, there was a lot of inexperience, and there was an unprecedented eight-game skid. After winning three consecutive Mountain West championships, the Lobos finished 15-16 and were bounced in the first round of the conference tournament against the Air Force Falcons. The loss was senior guard Hugh Greenwood’s first in MW Tournament play throughout his four-year career at UNM.

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Opinion

'Islamophobia' resolution is attack on free expression

March 16

Editor, I am writing as a concerned citizen who pays taxes that are used to help fund grants and scholarships to the University.

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News

Albuquerque becoming a hot place for a cold one

Mychal Miltenberger , Kyle Lord and Scott McCoy | March 16

By Mychal Miltenberger, Kyle Lord and Scott McCoy The craft brewing industry is alive and well in Albuquerque.  The city boasts 26 breweries and brewpubs, with reports of more on the horizon this year.