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Sleep apnea sufferers may soon breathe easier

Lauren Topper | October 13

Oneida Aragon awoke in the middle of the night to a disturbing silence: Her husband was not breathing. Again. Worried, she elbowed him in the side. He roused just enough to inhale deeply, then fell back to sleep. She would do this three more times that night.Aragon said her husband suffers from sleep apnea — a condition distinguished by infrequent breathing during deep sleep that, according to the National Sleep Foundation, afflicts more than 18 million American adults. Apart from extreme fatigue, sleep apnea can also cause heart disease.

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Student leaders seek sex crime response reforms

Marielle Dent | October 13

The University’s student governments are working to change the way UNM deals with sexual assault on campus. The Associated Students of the University of New Mexico and the Graduate and Professional Student Association proposed Friday that UNM be proclaimed a Start by Believing campus at this month’s Board of Regents meeting.Start by Believing is a public awareness campaign designed by End Violence Against Women International to change the way people respond to reports of sexual assault and rape.

Sports

Oct. 13 Sports briefs

Thomas Romero-Salas | October 13

VolleyballThe New Mexico volleyball team lost its first two Mountain West matches of the season this weekend at San Diego State and UNLV.On Friday, the Aztecs beat the Lobos 3-2 (25-17, 15-25, 26-24, 22-25, 15-8).Outside hitter Chantale Riddle led the team with 17 kills and a .205 hitting percentage.

New Mexico defensive back Jadon Boatright hangs his head after the game against San Diego State at University Stadium on Friday. The Lobos fell 24-14 to the Aztecs.

Sports

Lobos fall to Aztecs after putting up a fight

Thomas Romero-Salas | October 13

Redshirt freshman quarterback Lamar Jordan tried to reignite New Mexico’s offense when he scrambled to his right and found sophomore halfback Dameon Gamblin downfield for a 20-yard gain and a new set of downs. Down 24-14 in the fourth quarter, it finally looked like the Lobos had some life with fewer than nine minutes to play.One problem: A holding penalty was called on the play, so instead of a 1st down, UNM faced 2nd and 22 from its 8-yard line.It was that kind of night. UNM’s offense couldn’t get anything going; the Lobos gained just 263 total yards of offense in a 24-14 loss to San Diego State at University Stadium on Friday night.

New Mexico guard Bryce Owens practices defensive drills on Saturday. The Lobos open up the season with an exhibition game against Eastern New Mexico in early November.

Sports

Women's basketball: Team will learn from its mistakes

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 13

ast year New Mexico couldn’t win tight games down the stretch, and head coach Yvonne Sanchez said doing so will be a stepping stone for the 2014 women’s basketball season. UNM has lost its last seven games that have been decided by six points or fewer. Sanchez said that was partly due to the immaturity of the team last year, but she expects the squad to learn from those mistakes.“A lot of those close games we just weren’t tough enough to finish. We were just too young,” said Sanchez, whose team opened practice last week. “I’ve learned a lot from that, and it starts with me.”

Sports

Lobos' mental toughness must remain, Davie says

October 10

New Mexico hasn’t always been able to roll with the punches, but in UNM’s 21-9 win over UTSA last Saturday, the team was able to bounce back from a 9-0 deficit to earn its second road win of the season.

Opinion

Dr. Peg's Prescription: Refraining from fondling your face decreases chances of getting sick

Peggy Spencer and M.D. | October 8

Dr Peg’s Prescription – October 3, 2014 – VirusesBy Peggy Spencer, MDWhen I was a little girl, my mother read me the story of Chicken Little.

UNM sophomore outside hitter/middle blocker Cassie House spikes the ball during the game against Utah State at Johnson Gym on Thursday night. The Lobos will play at San Diego State Thursday night at 7 p.m.

Sports

Nelson fields a working volleyball rotation

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 8

Head coach Jeff Nelson has been shifting around his lineup all year in hopes to send a message to the UNM volleyball team to play better.Before conference play, Cassie House had a low .100 hitting percentage that Nelson said was uncharacteristic of the second-year outside hitter.

New Mexico forward James Rogers fends off Florida International University players during Saturday’s game. The No. 12 Lobos find themselves in Boca Raton, Florida, tonight to face Florida Atlantic before heading back on their home field on Sunday to battle Missouri State.

Sports

Lobos continue to outshoot foes but fail to connect

Isabel Gonzalez | October 8

It’s benchmark time for the New Mexico men’s soccer team.With just seven games left in the regular season, head coach Jeremy Fishbein said the New Mexico men’s soccer team has the chance to prove its worth.

Culture

Corn on the fractal cob

Moriah Carty | October 8

Mesmerizing shapes and continuous flurries of reoccurring patterns can be found throughout the Maize Maze taking place in the Rio Grande Community Farm.

News

GPSA student publication funds in a deadlock

Daniel Montaño | October 8

Starting next year, UNM’s student publications will not have to wait for funding from student leadership, said Texanna Martin, president of the Graduate and Professional Student Association.Two of UNM’s literary magazines had to wait to receive funding until last week because the GPSA had to run through legal measures in order to send the money, Martin said.“This isn’t the sort of thing that has a 24 hour turnaround,” Martin said, “But now that everything is in place, there shouldn’t be a problem next year.”The GPSA provides funding to both “Conceptions Southwest” and “Best Student Essays,” but during the last Student Publication board meeting on Sept.

$Lisa Young and Jack Lemelin, 5, participate in a scavenger hunt at the grand opening of the Maize Maze on Friday afternoon. The Maize Maze incorporates learning as a key component for the event. This year’s maze focuses on farming and fractals.$

Culture

Maize maze: Community corn maze suffers from drought

Moriah Carty | October 8

By Moriah Carty“Every year when summer fades into fall, you get the hints, the early mornings starts to cool off, the greenness of the trees begin to dial back, all of your senses waken up, you smell chile roasting in the air, and you smell alfalfa, you hear the balloons in the air and you know it’s fall.” But Matt Schmader, Open Space Division superintendent, said “it isn’t fall until the maze is open.” The farm opened this year after a yearlong break because of the drought, he said.

Spencer G. Lucas shows the remains of Ziapeltasanjuanensis, a new dinosaur species that is unique to New Mexico, on Monday at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. The Ziapelta fossils were found in the Kirtland formation at Hunter Wash, an area in the San Juan Basin located in northeastern New Mexico.

News

Armored dinosaur discovered in northeastern N.M.

October 8

Researchers at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science have discovered a new dinosaur species that is unique to New Mexico.Known as the Ziapeltasanjuanensis, researchers said the novel species offers fresh insights into the evolution and diversity of some of the oldest inhabitants of the state.

Opinion

Lack of knowledge on oral sex leads to STDs

October 8

Editor, After carefully following the discussion surrounding the recent announcement regarding sex education at UNM, I would like to offer my feelings on the matter.

News

Showcase to feature students' song

Jonathan Baca | October 8

By Jonathan BacaTonight nine students will share their creative passion and perform their original songs in a small coffeehouse as part of a unique new music class.The inaugural UNM Songwriting Showcase will start at 7 p.

New Mexico running back Crusoe Gongbay charges down the field on Sept. 26 during the Fresno State game. Gongbay suffered a severe foot injury against UTSA and might be out for the rest of the season.

Sports

After victory, Davie warns against overconfidence

Thomas Romero-Salas | October 8

Apparently Bob Davie is a big believer in momentum.The head coach said New Mexico’s 21-9 win over UTSA was one of the biggest wins for the program since he took over.

Culture

Movie review: Horrible start to horror debut

Graham Gentz | October 7

By Graham GentzA horror story about marriage? Tell me something I don’t know.And here I thought this was a documentary.The premise and metaphor of “Honeymoon,” the writing and directing debut of Leigh Janiak, are pretty straightforward: a newly married couple honeymoon at a small cottage by a lake, and upon sleepwalking in the woods one night, the wife begins acting irrevocably strange.

News

Fire captain fights to keep House seat

Erika Eddy/New Mexico News Port | October 7

Emily Kane looked harried as she left Fire Station One in downtown Albuquerque.“Sorry, we were working out with tires,” said Kane, who is running for re-election in House District 15.Kane, 58, had been flipping tires in order to stay in shape for her day job, a captain in the Albuquerque Fire Department.A Democrat, Kane faces Sarah Maestas Barnes in November to retain her position.

Opinion

Sex Week lectures were informative and necessary

October 7

Editor, I am very grateful to the Women’s Resource Center for sponsoring important talks about communication, consent and creating a safe community at UNM.

American Studies professor Tita Berger works to preserve local historic landmarks. She calls her research method “place ethnography,” looking at what places can tell us about groups of people.

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Professor goes from politics to preservation

October 7

By Lena Guidi As historical and cultural landmarks in New Mexico are threatened by new developments, on American studies professor aims to preserve them.