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Festival jams gypsy jazz

Gypsy jazz music dates back to the swing days of the '30s and '40s and in some cases as far back as the impressionist art period. And the late French guitarist Django Reinhardt was the first to fuse Eastern European sounds with American jazz. "Although gypsy jazz isn't heard by everybody, there is now a revival for this unique style of music," said Archtop Eddy, a guitarist for Mango fan Django, a band scheduled to play at Albuquerque's DjangoFest The festival runs from Thursday to Sunday at venues throughout the city.

Column: The Console Wars

Nintendo needs to reach back into the innovation bag and try again. The company announced the third revision to the Nintendo DS line last week, with nothing spectacular to show for it. The DSi - as Nintendo in its infinite wisdom deigned to call it - is almost exactly like the current DS Lite.

Pearce: Veterans benefits need work

Senatorial candidate Steve Pearce said the veterans benefits system is like a water pipeline full of leaks. "If you visualize, let's say, a pipeline running along from Washington to here, we put a lot of water into the pipeline, but there are a lot of leaks, and so very little water actually gets out of the end of the pipeline to the veteran," Pearce said.

Daily Lobo Spotlight

Daily Lobo: Are you from here? Nathan Giannini: Yes. Well, I guess you could say I moved here about four or five years ago, but - DL: Where did you move from? NG: California. DL: Do you like it here? NG: It's a little bit dry, but yeah. DL: Have you found anything you like to do around Albuquerque? NG: There's some science labs around here that allow you to walk in.

Program uses endorphins, music to fight drug abuse

The Endorphin Power Company, a transitional housing program and community center, helps people ease back into society from a life of substance abuse. Director Ruby Lathon said there are 18 units for people to live in, as well as a gym. EPC stresses fellowship, education, community service and fitness, she said.

Play brings together humor, heinous acts

"Betty's Summer Vacation" is not about a relaxing stay at the beach. The Theatre X play contains very little leisure time at the ocean. Instead, it features dismemberment, blood and body parts in a refrigerator. Death, sexual harassment, incest, abuse, violence and rape are themes throughout the show.

Living modestly can solve America's greedy addictions

Editor, I enjoy living simply and healthily at much less than half the U.S. poverty level for a single person. I lived well for all of 2007 on $3,542 for my total expenses - rent, food, etc. I have no right to more than I need while others in this world have less than they need.

Uranium mining jeopardizes well-being of Navajo Nation

The Navajo Nation has struggled for years to keep uranium mining off its lands. However, with two leading presidential candidates now supporting the expansion of nuclear energy, American Indians may soon lose the power to decide who uses their land and its resources.

McCain's economic policies will widen gap between tax brackets

Editor, There are a lot of reasons why I will not vote for John McCain. The aspect of McCain's platform I dislike the most is his position on the economy. In contrast to the economic plan proposed by Barack Obama, I believe the McCain economic plan is decidedly not looking out for the best interests of the vast majority of Americans during a critical time in which we face major economic problems.

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Election should focus on current crises, not slandering candidates

Editor, I want to thank Hunter Riley for her story about the visit of Sen. John McCain to UNM. Riley reported that after McCain asked the crowd "Who is the real Barack Obama?" someone shouted out "terrorist." McCain didn't speak out against this ignorance; he just laughed along with the rest of the crowd.

Health center sets up clinics to battle flu

New Mexico's flu season will be in full swing from November until March, and UNM Student Health and Counseling is urging students to get their flu shots now. SHAC will hold flu clinics around campus, with the last clinic on Oct. 31. For students with a UNM ID, the shot costs $13.

The Lobo Threesome

Ani DiFranco Red Letter Year Available Now 2/5 I guess if the self-obsessed Ani DiFranco got over her issues, she'd have nothing left to sing about, and that is why her songs never evolve. Her new album, Red Letter Year, adds pretty musical flairs and nuances and all those little things any genius can whip up in the recording studio.

Administrators say relocation won't diminish Student Services

About 200 students filed into the SUB Atrium and pelted administrators with questions about the Student Success Center on Wednesday. President David Schmidly and several vice presidents addressed questions about how the proposed facility in the Lockheed Martin building will affect student services such as financial aid, registration and advisement.

UNM sets up for success with sweep of Air Force

The sizzling UNM volleyball team was too hot to handle Saturday night. The Lobos blazed past Air Force 25-9, 25-13, 25-18 in front of 2,086 fans at Johnson Gym. With the win, UNM improves to 15-4 overall and 5-3 in the Mountain West Conference. Air Force drops to 5-16 and 0-8.

Howl lets players show off skills to set season's tone

Basketball racks lined the court as the steady sound of 3-pointers shredding nylon sent the crowd into a frenzy. Friday night at The Pit signaled the return of college basketball with the annual Lobo Howl. "We just wanted to let the teams run up and down the court a bit and let the fans get a first look at the players," men's head coach Steve Alford said.

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Feature Photo: Silent Protest

Moving services center will tie students to weapons maker

Editor, I read the Oct. 13 article "Town hall to address plans for Student Services" in the Daily Lobo and was troubled by its implications. First, President David Schmidly assured us (in the dehumanized parlance of neoliberalism) that moving vital services to the Lockheed Martin building off campus would "improve customer service.

Survey asks students how UNM can improve parking, transportation

ASUNM is asking students to take a survey in an effort to improve UNM's parking and transportation. However, many students doubt Parking and Transportation Services will listen to their complaints. In a survey conducted from Sept. 8 to Sept. 12, most students said parking is the No.