Spring has officially sprung at UNM. The grass is green, the sprinklers are overshooting onto the sidewalks and the trees that smell like semen are in full bloom. I decided to do some spring cleaning over break, which is when I discovered that I am a hoarder.
Freedom of the press is dwindling in the United States, according to a recent study. The Reporters Without Borders annual World Press Freedom Index ranked the U.S. at number 46 out of 180 countries for press freedoms, putting the country just below Romania and just above Haiti.
Police are investigating an incident in the Santa Clara dormitory in which someone carved a swastika on a resident’s door over spring break. According to the report from the UNM Police Department, the resident of the vandalized room discovered the offensive icon on Sunday upon returning to the dorm from spring break. He had left the dorm on March 14.
UNM students on Saturday will party for 13.1 hours straight to benefit sick kids. LoboTHON will host the University’s first ever LoboTHON Dance Marathon event on Saturday in the Johnson Recreational Center, with the goal of raising $14,000 for UNM Children’s Hospital.
Albuquerque’s local comedy scene has grown in recent years, and is getting better, A.J. Martinez, local stand-up comedian, said. Martinez, who has been performing stand-up comedy for six years, is one of many local comedians who host an open mike comedy show in Albuquerque, where anyone has the opportunity to perform.
Seven pairs of hands held up a black plywood coffin Tuesday night at the intersection of Central Avenue and First Street. The coffin had a white wooden cross on its top cover. One of its sides was covered with amateur, almost blurry home photos of various men. Another side read “APD KILLED US” in blue marker.
After four hours of presentations and discussion, the UNM Board of Regents decided to postpone the decision on next year’s tuition and fee rates.
Coaching can make a dramatic difference. That’s what New Mexico head coach Bob Davie is betting on with changes he made to his defensive staff.
On March 17, UNMPD dispatched an officer to the GR parking lot at 1800 Mesa Vista Drive on report of a stolen truck. The victim alleged that his red 2000 Ford Ranger pickup was stolen between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 5:15 p.m.
Heading into 2014’s spring practice, UNM head football coach Bob Davie knows what issues his team faces. They’re the same problems that have plagued the New Mexico football team for the past two seasons: inexperience and defense.
Editor, I find the photo in the TD’s North Show Club advertisement in the Daily Lobo’s Tuesday, March 25 issue to be very offensive, discriminatory and possibly unlawful harassment in the workplace.
Editor, I saw a video released by Bearing Arms this morning that is purported to show a justified shooting. I would like to suggest that you look at the video with some questions in mind before you watch.
Editor, I strongly support legalizing marijuana. Booze, cigarettes and prescription drugs kill millions worldwide every year, but I know of no one killed from using only marijuana.
Welcome back! If you’re not quite out of the Spring Break mindset, check out these free events to stretch out the fun a little longer.
The UNM Police Department has boosted patrol at south campus parking lots to combat theft in the area. UNMPD public information officer Tim Stump said the department is warning the public of an increase in criminal activity in the area.
Theater has a bit of a PR problem. People have a lot of preconceived notions about what it is and what it can do. I would even go so far as to generalize that most people have zero interest in watching plays.
The UNM Police Department on Friday arrested a woman who threatened to shoot a Lobo Village security officer after a heated argument. Amber McDonald, wife of Kenneth McDonald, who is also a Lobo Village security officer, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly pulling a handgun on a female officer.
When contract negotiations went sour between Presbyterian Health Plan and the University of New Mexico Hospital, more than 13,000 Presbyterian plan members were denied access to providers and services at UNMH.
Dear Dr. Peg,While shopping at my local grocery store, I stopped by the pharmacy to measure my blood pressure. The machine told me that it was 127/75. Is this a healthy blood pressure?
Growing up, Heidi Hopkins used to eye cockroaches as they stuck their long, thread-like antennae out from beneath her furniture. Wondering why these critters get so much disdain, she decided to study them. “I’ve always been a fan of the underdog,” she said.
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