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Culture

Press’ health critical, but stable

Alexandra Swanberg | March 7

Pressing through stormy financial times and evolving mediums, UNM Press’ ink hasn’t run dry. Staff reductions have coincided with steadily declining book sales, but the press’ reputation as the go-to for scholarly writers, novelists and poets endures. Editor-in-Chief Clark Whitehorn said that when the economy tanked in 2008, publishing became unstable, and about half the staff was lost because of layoffs or resignations.

Sports

Trio gets awards galore

Ryan Tomari | March 7

Ever since head coach Steve Alford took over the UNM men’s basketball team, the Lobos have made winning league awards seem like a given. On the backs of reliable point guard Dairese Gary, double-double machine Drew Gordon and lanky guard Kendall Williams, the Lobos notched their fourth straight 20-win season under Alford.

Opinion

Two- and four-wheelers need to share one road

March 7

Editor, As one of the many two-wheeled UNM students, I would like to speak about my biking experience.

Opinion

Muslim religion diluted by culture; Allah has solution

March 7

Editor, Sometimes the deepest wounds are self-inflicted. This is the case when we look at the Muslims.

Opinion

Spring break party fouls to avoid

March 7

Next week is spring break. You have worked hard and you deserve a break. What are you planning to do?

Opinion

Gaddafi has shown true colors; let’s act now and show ours

March 7

Editor, Muammar Gaddafi has clearly stated his stance; he is not voluntarily relinquishing the position of power he currently occupies.

Opinion

Immigrant bills abound this year

Danny Hernandez | March 7

One of New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez’s first acts in office was to issue an executive order requiring the New Mexico Department of Public Safety to check immigration status during the discharge of its duties. Oh, how the political pendulum swings! Eight years ago, newly elected Gov.

Sports

Losing streak struck out

Levi Lewis | March 7

It didn’t take until the 11th hour for the UNM baseball team to get its first win of the season. The Lobos, finding momentum after an eight-game losing streak, took three games from the University of Texas-San Antonio in a four-game series over the weekend at Isotopes Park. Pitcher Bobby Mares threw seven scoreless innings to help the Lobos defeat the Roadrunners 8-3 Sunday. Head coach Ray Birmingham said he has been impressed with the way Mares performed in three season starts.

Sports

Swept, but not left in the dust

Brandon Call | March 7

The Washington softball team showed exactly why it’s a national powerhouse. The undefeated, fifth-ranked Huskies swept the UNM softball team in a three-game series over the weekend at Lobo Field.

Sports

Gary’s Work Cut Out

Ryan Tomari | March 7

It was pretty much like any other game played at The Pit in the last four years. Like so many times before, it was point guard Dairese Gary’s pass-first mentality that led to the Lobos’ first points — this time in the UNM men’s basketball team’s 66-61 victory over Air Force.

Sports

Gary’s Work Cut Out

Shaun Griswold | March 7

It was a milestone and a memory-maker all wrapped up in one. The previously slumping UNM men’s basketball team gave its coach and senior leader a reason to celebrate after dispatching Air Force 66-61 Saturday at The Pit.

News

Alumni office renovations run over $2M budget

Hunter Riley | March 7

The amalgamation of construction tape, scaffolding and plastic sheets known as Hodgin Hall has been out of service for more than a year, and it’s also nearly $1 million over budget. The original renovation budget was $2 million, according to University Communications and Marketing, but the budget is now $2,937,497, according to a document from UNM Office of Capital Projects, and officials said they underestimated the amount of renewal and replacement the project required.

News

Gay rights protests stop traffic

Cody Jo | March 7

As many as 250 brightly dressed protesters marched in support of gay marriage and civil rights Saturday afternoon in Nob Hill.

News

House says no more immigrant licenses

Diego Gomez | March 7

After two days and 13 hours of deliberation, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed a bill that would prevent some undocumented residents from obtaining driver’s licenses. HB 78 passed 42-28 on Friday and is now in the Senate’s hands.

Sports

Knicks’ redemption at hand

Isaac Avilucea | March 4

Long ago, the New York Knicks were an esteemed franchise. They hadn’t won an NBA title since 1973, but the Knicks nevertheless went to two championships during the 1990s.

Sports

BYU win brings back bubble talk

Ryan Tomari | March 4

How big was the UNM men’s basketball team’s win against No. 3 BYU? Try gigantic. UNM’s 82-64 victory Wednesday in Provo, Utah, dampened the Cougars’ now-slim chances for a No.

Opinion

SFRB doesn’t understand how COSAP benefits students

March 4

Editor, A UNM student just left my office. I spent about 40 minutes with him this afternoon listening as he told me about what he was going through with his heroin addiction.

News

NM stations: Cuts won’t force us off air waves

Barron Jones | March 4

The House of Representatives passed a bill that could leave Sesame Street and other public radio and television programs homeless. The House of Representatives in February voted 235-189 along party lines to eliminate federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and the 368 public television stations and 934 radio stations under its umbrella, including several New Mexico stations. The CPB will receive $430 million federal dollars in 2011.

News

UNM decorates campus canvas

Kallie Red-Horse | March 4

UNM representatives sifted through hundreds of art pieces Thursday to decide which ones to add to the University’s collection. Representatives from various campus departments attended an artwork selection meeting Thursday, choosing pieces from a 600-piece assortment.

Culture

Show is a must-see for opera first-timers

Alexandra Swanberg | March 3

Opera isn’t just for men with monocles and women in ball gowns, but also for college students in tattered jeans.