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Community members rally against $50 million sports stadium bond

  In light of an upcoming vote on bond R-21-187 on Nov. 2,  which would allocate $50 million to construct a multi-purpose sports stadium that would primarily be used by the NM United soccer team, a rally gathered in Albuquerque on Oct. 13 in protest. Organized by the grassroot campaign Stop the Stadium, workers and residents spoke out about the issues of gentrification with the stadium that would heavily impact the Barelas and South Broadway neighborhoods. While many that support that bond speak about the positive economic situation it will bring to Albuquerque, there is major contention is the fact that a majority of the funding is publicly financed. 

UNM women’s basketball predicted to finish second in Mountain West

  The University of New Mexico women’s basketball team were predicted to finish second in the Mountain West Conference in the 2021-22 preseason poll, decided by the Conference’s head coaches and select members of the media and released today. The Lobos received seven first-place votes, only behind California State University, Fresno, who received thirteen. The separation between the Bulldogs and Lobos in total vote count (269-251) and first-place votes is the closest between the predicted first- and second-place finishers since the 2017-18 season, indicating a closer than average gap between the top two teams as perceived by the head coaches and media.

OPINION: ‘Squid Game’ ponders how far people will go to escape poverty

  This review contains spoilers “Squid Game,” a nine-episode South Korean fantasy-survival drama released by Netflix last month, raises the question: “How much would I have to earn to risk my life?”  In “Squid Game,” we see 456 contestants — mostly people with a lot of debt and financial issues — compete in children’s games, like red light, green light or tug-of-war, for the chance to win 45.6 billion South Korean won ($38 million). If a player loses, they are killed. Further into the show, it is revealed that the games are run by a rich upper-class who bet on the outcomes. Ultimately, the deaths of these players are meant to be entertainment for an audience and nothing more.  

REVIEW: ‘No Time to Die’ bids farewell to Daniel Craig with heart and sacrifice

  This review contains spoilers If you have been excitedly and cautiously awaiting Daniel Craig’s latest and concluding return as James Bond, aka 007, which was delayed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you are in for a treat. “No Time to Die,” directed by Cary Joij Fukunaga, is the fifth and final Bond installment with Craig at the helm, and it doesn’t disappoint.  “No Time to Die” is a direct sequel to “Spectre,” Craig’s fourth film with the franchise. Both films feature complex plotlines and Dr. Madeleine Swann (played by Léa Seydoux) serves as Bond’s love interest once again. 

5 and Why: Top 5 things about fall

  University of New Mexico junior Olivia Stanghellini was sitting outside the Student Union Building on a crisp Sunday morning and was willing to talk about her top five things about fall with the Daily Lobo. Balloon Fiesta Stanghellini, who is from California and new to Albuquerque, had never been to the Balloon Fiesta before this year. She had also never seen a hot air balloon in person before, but she said her first experience was magical. Stanghellini said the festivities Albuquerque has to offer are unique in comparison to those of big California cities like Los Angeles or San Francisco, both of which she has spent a great deal of time in.

PLAYLIST: ‘Pride 2021’

  Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, when LGTBQ+ people are encouraged to celebrate who they are, how far they’ve come and the legacy of LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history. In commemoration of queerness, I’ve constructed a non-exhaustive list of my favorite tunes either by or about LGBTQ+ protagonists. “Vogue” by Madonna A classic LGBTQ+ hit song, “Vogue”  is an anthem fit for a groovy, disco moment on the dance floor. “Vogue” was inspired by a dance of the same name born in the 1980’s out of Harlem, New York’s ballroom culture, later made mainstream by Madonna. Frequently heard in “Pose,” a Netflix LGBTQ+ drama, “Vogue” recognizes the Black and Latinx gay communities of which the song was influenced by.

OPINION: Queer representation in the media

  Queer media broaches conversations on queer existence and resilience and gives the opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community to see themselves represented in an accurate way. Here, we’ve laid out some of our favorite and most poignant examples of queer representation through various mediums. Joseph’s picks:  OIL OF EVERY PEARL’S UN-INSIDES, album by SOPHIE SOPHIE was a Scottish trans-woman musician, and her tragic and untimely death earlier this year was painful for many of her fans and the LGBTQ+ community. SOPHIE’s legacy and artistic genius will forever reside in one of her most well-known works, “OIL OF EVERY PEARL’S UN-INSIDES.” Released in 2018, this album is emotional, genre-bending and magnificent. 

Comics October 11, 2021

LOBO PRIDE: LGBTQ+ mentor Frankie Flores champions queer issues on campus

  Everyday, LGBTQ Resource Center director Frankie Flores supports and advocates for queer and transgender communities at the University of New Mexico. National Coming Out Day on Monday, Oct. 11 proves to be no different. Flores started their undergraduate program at the University of New Mexico in 2008, where a feminism action capstone course drove them to get involved with the then-new LGBTQ Resource Center, which has aimed to support education and advocacy efforts for queer and trans communities at UNM.  “There is no right or wrong way to be out,” Flores said. “If you come out to just you and your partner, that’s okay. 

The evolution of language within the LGBTQ+ community

  Language is ever-changing, and this is especially true in the LGBTQ+ community. Words, phrases and acronyms have been evolving for decades in response to the call for more inclusive language and taking back a once persecuted identity. In the past decade or so, there’s been a noticeable addition of the word ‘queer’ as an identifier for many in the LGBTQ+ community. The addition of the “Q” (queer) has different implications than the addition of the “B” (bisexual) or the “T” (transgender) because, according to sociolinguistic researcher Remy Attig, who holds a doctorate in Spanish, the word ‘queer’ means two things: an umbrella term for sexuality and an anti-establishment group.

LOBO PRIDE: Martín Wannam amplifies queer, brown justice through artwork

  With a commitment and passion for creating art which spurs conversations, University of New Mexico graphic design professor Martín Wannam educates “through a brown, queer lens” and broaches an ongoing dialogue on how queer individuals experience social and political systems in Guatemala. The experiences, as well as his identity of growing up in Guatemala and being an immigrant, are critical components in informing Wannam’s art and teaching at UNM. Wannam said queerness and brownness are core themes in his art.   “It’s rare that you can really detach the artist from their own identity,” Wannam said. “It’s impossible to say that my art or my teaching doesn’t revolve around the way that I am.”

LETTER: National Coming Out Day celebrates LGBTQ+ community, defies colonialism

  Happy National Coming Out Day! I am so happy you are sitting in your authentic self. For those who don’t have the capacity for being out, thank you for staying with us and fighting through the hard times, we hold you near to us. National Coming Out Day means so many different things to many of us. For many, this is a day of celebration, a joyous milestone of affirming oneself. For others, it is a somber day, reminding us of those who were not able to live in their authenticity or punished for doing so.  The concept of being out is a colonial construct. Before colonization, trans and queer folks existed not as separate, but as part of the larger community. 

New Mexico’s LGBTQ+ advocacy timeline

  While the history of the LGBTQ+ advocacy movement is still being written and there is still much work to be done, there has been evidence of progress being made in New Mexico throughout the past century. The following is a timeline of the advancement of queer peoples and groups in New Mexico since the 1920s. 1920s: The early part of the LGBTQ+ rights movement had its own start in New Mexico as gay and lesbian artists and writers found safe spaces in cities like Santa Fe and Taos. The move to these cities proved that queer communities were drawn to smaller, rural areas and not just larger, urban locations. 1961: The New Mexico state legislature removed criminal punishment for consensual same-sex relations.

UNM volleyball beats Boise State 3-1

  The University of New Mexico volleyball team beat Boise State University 3-1 in a home match at Johnson Center on Saturday. With this win, UNM is 14-3 for their season and 5-1 in conference play, tied for first in the Mountain West Conference. The Boise State Broncos promised to be one of UNM’s toughest opponents yet as the Broncos entered the match with 14 wins and only three losses. Boise State has averaged a 0.266 kill percentage throughout the season compared to UNM’s 0.248 percentage. “We came into the game knowing it was going to be one of the biggest tests of the season so far and the highlight is we didn’t back down,” head coach Jon Newman-Gonchar said. 

REVIEW: ‘Titane’ proves to be visceral cinematic experience

 This review contains spoilers If you’ve been keeping up with high-profile film releases from this year, then you most likely have heard the film “Titane” being thrown around in conversation. Of course, the reputation this film has earned has likely preceded any positive or negative feelings surrounding it. Luckily, “Titane” largely lives up to its reputation. “Titane” marks the return of French director Julia Ducournau, whose violent and sensual debut “Raw” signified her as one of the most exciting and unique up-and-coming directors. With “Titane,” Ducournau has cemented her place among the top directors currently working in the film industry.

Crowd rallies for missing and murdered Indigenous women

  Dozens of Indigenous families, individuals and allies gathered on Sunday, Oct. 3 at Tiguex Park to march for awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women. The rally featured stories and testimonies from a broad range of people affected by the staggering number of missing and murdered Indigenous people whose cases remain unsolved. Speakers highlighted the apathetic attitudes of law enforcement and the structural ineptitudes of federal, state and tribal agencies to cooperate and share investigative responsibility. In addition, attendees brought up victim-blaming and shaming as barriers to achieving justice for missing Indigenous people. 

5 and Why: UNM alumnus shares 5 best ways to stay healthy

  Just starting a workout session at Johnson Center recently was University of New Mexico alumnus Shiro Ishizu. Before diving into his exercise, Ishizu agreed to let Daily Lobo readers know his top five tips for staying healthy. Drink water while exercising U.S. News & World Report found that part of exercising should be to replace the liquids you’re losing in the process and that drinking water in addition to your daily water intake is necessary to stay healthy. "We lose fluids during exercise primarily through evaporation via sweat and through respiration," board-certified sports dietitian Kelly Pritchett told U.S. News & World Report.

UNM grad student thrives as balloon crew member and RC balloon operator

  Pennsylvania native Deiter Hanbicki grew up in the hot air balloon industry. His parents operated a balloon ride business of their own throughout his childhood, which fueled Hanbicki’s early affinity for the sport. Now, he’s a University of New Mexico nuclear engineering graduate student and self-proclaimed balloon enthusiast, flying and competing across the country. Hanbicki is a part of the crew for Balloon 222, who oversee the mustachioed balloon named Guilty that is owned and operated by crew leader Caryn Welz and her husband, Zerek, who is the pilot. They often participate in hot air ballooning competitions out of state as well. This balloon is a racer balloon, which is able to cut through the air with greater efficiency, according to Hanbicki.

Comics October 4, 2021

OPINION: Tim Burton films lack representation

  A chill in the air and Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew on the menu at Starbucks mean that it’s the perfect time to binge watch spooky movies. However, you should think twice this fall about putting a Tim Burton film with questionable representation into your queue.  Of the 26 feature-length films that Burton has either directed or produced, only four of them have Black actors in supporting roles, and only one has a Black actor in a leading role — Samuel L. Jackson as the villain in “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Extraordinary Children.”   Burton made headlines back in 2016 when the film was released after his interview with the women’s magazine Bustle.