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Lobos hit their stride against NMSU

Some teams exemplify the lion-lamb paradox - a ferocious, competitive beast cloaked in a sheepish, genteel veil. NMSU is not one of those teams. And on Thursday at The Pit, the UNM women's basketball team sheared the Aggies' lambish coats and turned them into pillows on the way to an 80-48 thrashing.

Anti-abortion advocates need to broaden their perspectives

Editor, Upon reading the latest addition to the debate on abortion, I thought it might be useful to broaden the discussion to include the rest of the world's population and to address the specific issue of our health dollars that go to international programs to alleviate suffering.

Question of the Week

How will the economy affect your holiday plans? Elijah Esquivel Junior Business "It does kind of suck for family members who have jobs that are kind of on the edge, because they can't really spend as much. So you feel bad for them. But it's not going to affect me too bad, because I don't have a job that I'm worried about losing, because I'm still a student.

Kast breaks out in win over NMSU

Because she's a local talent, Valerie Kast brings the entire Pit to its feet every time she scores for the UNM women's basketball team. Until Thursday, those moments had been scarce, as the junior from Gallup averaged only nine minutes and 3.7 points per game in the Lobos' first seven contests.

University to forge ahead on construction projects in face of budget fears

UNM will move forward on costly building projects, despite budget concerns and feared legislative cutbacks. Administrators said it is financially prudent for the University to build now instead of waiting for the recession to end. Finance and Facilities Committee members on Thursday discussed the capital projects that will take place on campus next year, including classroom modernizations and renovations of The Pit.

Transgender people shouldn't force views, situation on others

Editor, I was disappointed to see a one-quarter-page ad in the Nov. 21 Daily Lobo issue alerting readers of "Transgender worship: Creating a trans-inclusive campus." To begin with, I personally don't have a problem with anyone who claims to be transgender.

Abortion prevention should be based on culture, not law

Editor, I feel abortion is immoral. I also feel it would be irresponsible and naive to outlaw abortions in this country. The problem with outlawing abortion is that it doesn't solve the problem. Even if we were to outlaw abortions, women would still receive them.

Obama's administration will end lies about medical cannabis use

Editor, One change we can expect to see in president-elect Barack Obama's administration is the end of government lies, half-truths and propaganda concerning medical use of cannabis. Due to many government-recorded and verifiable facts, some Americans know the Bush administration's Garrison Courtney, spokesman for the Drug Enforcement Administration, is not telling the truth when he claims "There is no such thing as medical marijuana.

Music-lovers don ugly sweaters for charity

For the past two years, Local iQ has put on the Funky Sweater Get Down, a music event where people donate food and clothing to charities. The Funky Sweater Get Down kicks off Friday at 8 p.m. at the Launchpad. "We call it an 'ugly-sweater party' because we like people showing up wearing their used sweaters," said Kevin Hopper, Local iQ's editor.

A twist on a classic (w/ Slideshow)

Choreographer Shira Greenberg does "The Nutcracker" nuttier than the traditional ballet. "Nutcracker on the Rocks" is a modern dance performance set to the music of Van Morrison, the Velvet Underground, Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday and Medeski Martin & Wood.

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Provost: Grad students' jobs currently safe

Provost Suzanne Ortega asserted the safety of graduate and teaching assistant positions Wednesday, despite rumors that these jobs would be among the first cut as UNM deals with the effects of the recession. "I can't promise you, but we haven't reached a single scenario where we'll have to back out of our commitments to graduate students," Ortega said.

Scholarship unites students, donors

About 475 UNM students are receiving merit-based scholarships this year - but they could lose their funding if they don't write a thank-you note. The UNM Presidential Scholarship pays for students' tuition and fees and offers financial help with housing and meals.

Schrader's lifestyle not an issue; government the real problem

Editor, Andres Saenz, Don Schrader may be called an Albuquerque fixture. What's interesting is that your response fixates upon and into individual style or level of thinking that has held us back from progress and momentum of which we are or all can be equal in.

CAPS: studying properly can ease stress of finals

With less than three weeks of the semester left, students should begin reviewing for their exams as soon as possible, said Ellee Cushing-Cruver, CAPS program coordinator. Cushing-Cruver said students should find out how much time they have to study for each class instead of cramming for finals at the last minute.

Question & Answer

Astrid Kodric-Brown is investigating mating habits of fish in UNM's Biology Department. Daily Lobo: Could you tell me a little bit about what you are studying at UNM? Astrid Kodric-Brown: Sure. I am studying these fish called pupfish. I have some live examples downstairs (at Castetter Hall).

CAPS helps students prepare for finals

With only two weeks before finals, students may want to consider starting on papers now and getting help from the Center for Academic Program Support. CAPS is being used by more students as final exams and paper deadlines near, said Alicia Lacovara, a senior intern in the program.

Regents vote to pull funding from energy unit installation

The Board of Regents voted at its meeting Oct. 24 to redirect $6 million that would have paid for a second cogeneration unit, which would produce energy for campus. David Harris, executive vice president of Business and Finance Administration, did not specify where the funds would go.

UNMPD: Auto thefts on the rise

Student Kirby Kleeberg has parked his vehicle on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue for three years. He thought his Mustang was safe in the well-lit area. However, his car was broken into twice in as many weeks when he parked it there this semester, Kleeberg said.