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Review: 'The One I Love' deserves to be let go

Graham Gentz | September 3

Indie film “The One I Love” may have attracted attention at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, but it doesn’t live up to the hype. Instead, this movie clearly demonstrates that the Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic system is broken. “The One I Love”? More like “The One I Shove” in front of a bus. It’s an abysmal movie; don’t see it. Unfortunately, I did, so I’m going to very specifically and carefully explain how and where it sucked the most.

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Doughnut donations benefit food pantry

Stephen Montoya | September 3

Hundreds of runners climbed, balanced and went through an obstacle course in order to help less fortunate families that face much harder challenges every day. The inaugural Rebel Donut Dash’s 5K run raised money for The Storehouse so it can continue to support many of Albuquerque’s homeless and poverty level citizens. Carrie Mettling, owner of Rebel Donuts, said she had the idea of hosting a food related fundraiser as she made doughnuts in her local shop on morning.

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Five and Why: Rachel Williams

Skylar Griego | September 3

Books have the power to reveal who we are, and they also have the power to influence what we do. The Associated Students of the University of New Mexico President Rachel Williams said she feels books have changed her perspective on the world. Aside from being the president of ASUNM, Williams is a senior with a double major in political science and international studies.

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UNM could face fines for not complying with Cleary Act

Jyllian Roach | September 2

UNM could be looking at heavy fines if the Department of Education turns its eye on the University. According to an internal auditor’s report released in mid-August, UNM is “not substantially compliant” with the Clery Act, which requires schools to properly communicate and monitor campus safety issues. The school is working immediately to resolve the issues, said Deputy UNM Police Chief Christine Chester, who was also named interim Clery coordinator based on the auditor’s recommendation.

A row of bicycles sit parked at a bike rack on campus Tuesday evening. The UNM Police Department reported a 70 percent increase in bicycle thefts 2013-14 school year compared to the previous year.

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Bicycle thefts on campus increase

Sayyed Shah | September 2

The number of bicycle thefts on campus increased by 70 percent during the 2013-14 academic year, the UNM Police Department reported. UNMPD and the UNM Global Education Office are trying to find ways to counter bike thieves operating on campus by employing random security sweeps, bicycle registration and increased outreach and awareness efforts. “From Aug.

Opinion

Racism toward Indian Americans must end

September 2

Editor, It is an outrage that many Americans acquire our views of minorities from television, not from the classroom.

Danny McCarthy, a senior dual major in art history and studio art, works on a project in the Fine Arts woodshop on Tuesday. McCarthy, along with other staff and students, has been affected considerably by the lack of funding to the Fine Arts department.

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Fine Arts lacking vital money for upgrades

Matthew Reisen | September 2

Facing aging equipment and leaky roofs, some professors in the Fine Arts department are struggling to help their students succeed with limited resources. Randall Wilson, a professor in the sculpture area, said equipment is severely outdated and money to fix the problems is just not arriving.

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UNM crime briefs

Erika Eddy | September 2

A skateboard, laptop, insurance card, scooter and camera were all reported stolen within two days last week. Aug.

Michael Kelly, director of the Southwest Research Center, walks through the aisles of rare books, photographs, manuscripts and blueprints inside Zimmerman Library on Aug. 27. The main purpose of the Southwest Research Center is to make the more than one million rare items and materials available to students and researchers throughout the world.

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Southwest Research Center archive holds treasures

Lauren Marvin | September 2

Some of New Mexico’s unique historical artifacts are conveniently located just a few steps from many UNM classrooms — or even as close as a computer. Michael Kelly, director of the Southwest Research Center, said the center’s collection includes rare books, manuscripts, photograph collections and architectural blueprints, with more than 100,000 of these items online in the New Mexico digital archive. “We are constantly putting more and more things online of our unique materials for everybody in the world to find and of course for students to use.” The main purpose of the Southwest Research Center, he said, is to make all the rare materials, more than a million items, available to students and researchers.

Culture

Q&A: Nu-metal vets form Palms

Stephen Montoya | September 2

Deftones lead singer Chino Moreno joins the remaining members of Isis to form the latest nu-metal supergroup, Palms. The future looked uncertain for three of the five original Isis members after their breakup in 2010.

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Record & Review: Palms

Stephen Montoya | September 2

Veteran song writers combine forces to create a dense atmosphere of sound layering and slow-burning crescendos in the nu-metal supergroup Palms. Along with Deftones lead singer Chino Moreno, Palms consists mainly of three members from the now disbanded Isis: Clifford Meyer, Aaron Harris and Jeff Caxide.

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World briefs

Jonathan Baca | September 1

Ukraine NATO announced on Monday the creation of a “very high-readiness force” in response to Russian military aggression in Ukraine, CNN reports. The force will be part of a Readiness Action Plan designed to help allied countries respond to security challenges, in addition to dealing with Russia, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said in a speech.

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New UNMPD chief vows to rein in assaults

Erika Eddy | September 1

Lowering the number of sexual assaults on campus and improving general safety will be the new goals of the UNM Police Department. The department’s new chief, Kevin McCabe, said he hopes to accomplish these things by collaborating with the Albuquerque Police Department. “The focus is on the educational experience — to provide a safe campus for everybody that is a part of the UNM family: students, faculty and staff,” McCabe said. UNM hired McCabe over the summer to replace the outgoing police chief Kathy Guimond.

In an online video posted Friday, Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry describes why he vetoed a five voter initiatives that, if pass, would have decriminalized marijuana and raised taxes.

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Albuquerque mayor cans marijuana proposal

Tomas Lujan | September 1

On Friday Albuquerque Mayor Richard J. Berry said he vetoed five voter initiatives because he does not want to approve the decriminalization of marijuana or raise taxes in Albuquerque. Berry exercised his veto authority on R-14-91 because of last-minute provisions added by the City Council that he said lack detail or circumvent state and federal law. “This is a bill that has the potential to raise the taxes of the citizens of Albuquerque without any clear or concise plan as to how those tax resources will be spent,” Berry said in a video posted to YouTube.

Sports

Sports briefs

Thomas Romero-Salas | September 1

Cross Country The New Mexico men’s and women’s cross country teams were ranked 17th and 11th, respectively, in the preseason National Coaches Poll on Tuesday. The U.S.

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UTEP edges out Lobos in football season opener

Thomas Romero-Salas | September 1

In the words of head coach Bob Davie, New Mexico football’s first half against UTEP on Saturday was “wobbly.” If that’s the case, then by the end of the game it was a breakdown. The Lobos rallied from a 24-7 halftime deficit to tie the season opener at 24 in the fourth quarter, but their comeback attempt was stopped thanks to three turnovers in the last six-and-a-half minutes.

UNM redshirt sophomore Christopher Wehan defends the ball from Akron blueshirt freshmen Richie Laryea during the game against Akron at the Lobo Soccer Complex on Saturday night. The Lobos won the game to a 1-0.

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UNM men's soccer starts off on the right foot

Isabel Gonzalez | September 1

“Tonight’s the night! Our quest for a National Championship begins at 7 against Akron! Will you be there?” Thus reads a status on the Lobo men’s soccer Facebook page. Though it may be too early in the season to be talking about a national championship, the team certainly got off on the right foot. The No.

Lobo redshirt junior setter Hannah Johnson encourages the team after their loss against the Texas Longhorns Friday night at Johnsons Gym. The Lobos lost to a 0-3 outcome.

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Dazzling performances in opening volleyball tournament

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 1

Fresh faces on the hardwood presented exceptional skill during the New Mexico volleyball team’s opening tournament. The Lobos (2-1 for the season) seem to have found comfort with redshirt freshman Ashley Kelsey cleaning things up from the libero position and with a junior transfer out of Grossmont College, middle blocker Simone Henderson. Henderson helped her squad earn wins over Seattle U (1-2) and UTEP (0-3), and was a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy night against No.

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Lobo defense pulls together in second half

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 1

The New Mexico football team showed signs of defensive improvement in Saturday’s season opener, despite an early deficit. Both sides of the ball came out of the gates in sluggish form during UNM’s 31-24 loss to UTEP — but, bolstered by a strong defensive effort, UNM’s second-half play came within striking distance.

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The Howl: Aug. 30 episode

August 30

Check out this week's episode of The Howl, the Daily Lobo's online newscast.