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OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week — Stanley Cup Conference Finals edition

Where there’s a victor, there’s a loser, and sometimes certain athletes contribute to their team’s shortcomings. These athletes are favorably called bobbleheads. After a long, grueling playoffs, the Stanley Cup Final is set. The Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers will battle for the Stanley Cup for the second year in a row.The Panthers are making their third finals appearance in as many years and the Oilers hope to be the first Canadian team to win the cup since 1993. Here are the bobbleheads who helped book their teams’ late flights to Cancun.

REVIEW: “Sinners” leaves its teeth marks on audiences

On April 18, Ryan Coogler, director of the “Black Panther” franchise released “Sinners”, a vampire musical-horror film set in 1930s Mississippi. The film follows the “Smokestack Twins,” Elijah “Smoke” Moore and Elias “Stack” Moore — both played by Michael B. Jordan — and their younger cousin Sammie — played by Miles Caton — a supremely gifted blues musician as they prepare for the opening night of “Club Juke,” a club for the black townspeople of Clarksdale, Mississippi. The entire film happens over the course of one day and one night. Smoke and Stack are back in Mississippi from Chicago, where they’d conned the Irish and Italian gangs, likely leading to the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre. They recruit Sammie to play music, but Sammie is more than talented. He is a griot — meaning he has a mystical gift allowing him to pierce through death and time to summon the spirits of his people, past and future.

UNM increases student fees to strengthen Lobo Athletics

On May 20, the University of New Mexico Board of Regents approved a $45 increase in student fees per semester next year and an additional $60, totaling $105 per semester for undergraduates in two years, to fund UNM Athletics for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years. The fee increase is expected to address the athletics funding gaps between UNM and peer universities in the Mountain West Conference, according to a Board of Regents meeting summary document.

“Lowrider Lifestyle” docuseries highlights NM car culture

On May 28, Guild Cinema held a premier of the first season of “Lowrider Lifestyle,” hosted by Bryant Johnson and Candice Neu. The four part docuseries was centered around the 2024 Lowrider SuperShow hosted at The Albuquerque Convention Center. The SuperShow is an exhibition and competition, allowing members of car clubs to show off their vehicles. Prizes, including best of show, are awarded based on era of car and level of customization. The SuperShow features lowrider cars — which are vintage, highly customized cars with specialized hydraulics allowing the car to ride low to the ground. Lowrider culture emerged in the 1940s in Chicano communities in the Southwest. Many of the first lowriders were servicemen returning from World War II who transferred their skills into working as mechanics at auto shops, according to the documentary. Part of reacclimating to civilian life was customizing their vehicles as a means of self-expression.

Lobos close regular season with crucial home series

It was a bittersweet moment on Santa Ana Star Field on May 15-17, as the University of New Mexico Lobos played their final regular season series against the Fresno State University Bulldogs. When the series was all said and done the Lobos said goodbye to the regular season and set their eyes on the Mountain West Tournament. The Lobos started the series out with high energy and were ready to make their last home series count, for themselves and fans.

Paranormal expert teaches aspiring ghost hunters at the Painted Lady Brewery

On Saturday, Feb. 22, the Painted Lady Bed and Brewery hosted a ghostology class with paranormal expert Cody Polston. The class delved deep into the science and history of ghost hunting, then allowed attendees to experiment with various equipment and go on ghost hunts of their own on the Painted Lady Grounds. Cody Polston, an author and paranormal expert, has been investigating ghost sightings since 1985 with his group the Southwest Ghost Hunters association. The presentation covered the science and history of ghost hunting, the traits of compelling evidence of ghosts as well as the various kinds of ghosts. 

OPINION: Is Tony Romo a Hall-of-Famer?

Say what you want about Tony Romo, but it's undeniable Tony Romo is a Hall of Famer. Once you look into his tape, statistics and impact on the National Football League, it’s easy to say he’s possibly one of the most overlooked candidates of his generation. Ask an average football fan if Tony Romo belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, they will probably tell you that “He choked in the playoffs” or some other negatives. The bigger picture is that Romo is one of the most creative and intelligent quarterbacks of the modern era and for that he deserves Hall of Fame consideration.

UNM cybersecurity team responds to Western New Mexico hacking

On April 13, Western New Mexico University's website and digital system were cyberattacked, leading to a two-week disruption in web-based services, including Canvas, the WNMU website, and the University's email system. In the following weeks, news sources including Searchlight New Mexico and Source New Mexico began reporting that a group of foreign hackers, who identified themselves as “Qilin” in messages displayed on University computers, had taken WNMU’s web services hostage, crippling the University’s ability to process payroll, internet access on campus and jeopardizing sensitive employee information.

OPINION: Why Breaking Bad is a representation of Albuquerque culture, from the perspective of a UNM Student

Perhaps the most infamous tourist attractions in Albuquerque are those related to the filming locations of the crime-drama tv series, “Breaking Bad.” “Breaking Bad” is a fictional tv series about an Albuquerque High School science teacher named Walter White who begins cooking and distributing meth with a former student, Jesse Pinkman to support his family after White was diagnosed with lung cancer. White runs into complicated choices as his business grows and he eventually becomes addicted to the act of committing crime and getting away with it.

Isotopes drop game 2, bounce back with game 3 walk off

On May 14 and 15, the Albuquerque Isotopes took on the Tacoma Rainiers for games 2 and 3 of the series. The Isotopes lost the series opener 9-1 to Tacoma on May 13 and looked to take a win and tie the series up 1-1 in game 2 on May 14. The Isotopes got off to a good start in game 2 as after a scoreless first inning by both teams. The Isotopes batted in 3 runs with the highlight coming from Sterlin Thompson who had a two run double.

OPINION: The 5 greatest Lobo women’s basketball players

Since the University of New Mexico’s women’s basketball team was officially established in 1974 — 75 years after the founding of the men’s basketball team — and began playing sanctioned games against other collegiate teams, there have been many outstanding players appearing in The Pit. However, these five are the best of the best. Vianè Cumber, is an honorable mention for this list. The Sandia High School graduate played all four years, from 2021-25 of her collegiate career at UNM and over that career became the all-time leader in three-pointers made at the University. 5. Dionne Marsh

REVIEW: ‘This Cathedral of Learning’ — documentary ‘Zimmerman@75: The Campus Heart’ celebrates UNM library

In 2013, Aracely ‘Arcie’ Chapa filmed a documentary about the history of the University of New Mexico’s primary library. Twelve years later, I wanted to revisit this somewhat unknown but deeply heartfelt, fascinating 30-minute documentary. The original UNM library existed on the first floor of Hodgins Hall, but the need for books and space quickly outgrew the area. In 1926, a smaller library building was built, but the University quickly outgrew that as well. Zimmerman, which would be UNM’s first proper library, had its groundbreaking in 1938, and it remains as UNM’s largest and center-most library.

LETTER: Anti-Zionism is Jew-hatred

The Daily Lobo’s article, “What is the difference between antisemitism and anti-Zionism” is offensive and derogatory to the Jewish community. It perniciously masks the hatred Jewish students and faculty face.  Zionism is the political reality of the nation-state of the Jewish people in our ancestral homeland. Jews have a 3000-year history in the land — even when we were exiled, we maintained a common language (Hebrew), Jewish calendar and culture.

REVIEW: I have a good feeling about Star Wars’

When we first sat down to watch Andor, we were skeptical. The Star Wars universe has been watered down as of late by Disney’s assembly line of turn-your-brain-off content and we were unsure if Star Wars would ever recover. When Disney announced that they would be creating a show centering around one Cassian Andor, we said, “Who?” But, after watching the complete show, we are delighted to say that “Andor” is a must-see and one of Star Wars’ best.

OPINION: bobbleheads of the week – Stanley Cup playoffs second round edition

Where there’s a victor, there’s a loser, and sometimes certain athletes contribute to their team’s shortcomings. These athletes are favorably called bobbleheads. The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is starting to wrap up, with the Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers punching their tickets to the conference finals. While those teams had players who propelled them forward, those knocked out featured players who helped book their teams’ trips to Cancun.

“Tina – The Tina Turner Musical” brings Broadway and rock ‘n’ roll to Popejoy Hall

On Thursday, May 15, “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical,” comes to Popejoy Hall. The musical is a Broadway in New Mexico selection; it tells the story of a woman who breaks through barriers of racism and sexism to rise and become the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” The musical celebrates the comeback story of adversity and rising against the odds. Turner ultimately won 12 Grammy Awards, and held live shows with millions of viewers and more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history, according to the Popejoy website.

United lets crucial points slip against Phoenix Rising

New Mexico United faced off against Western Conference foe Phoenix Rising at Rio Grande Credit Union Field on Saturday, May 10. United entered the contest third in the conference and needing a win to jump Monterey Bay for second place. Phoenix, meanwhile, had a rough start to the season. They came into the match in 10th place and winless in their last three games, including a loss to MLS side Houston Dynamo.

Comic, May 12, 2025

Advertising Manager Nevaeh Lucero graduates after years of dedication

Nevaeh Lucero’s two years as advertising manager for the Daily Lobo comes to a bittersweet ending as she graduates with the spring class of 2025 after just two years at the University of New Mexico. As she reflects on her memories with the Daily Lobo, she shares some of her accomplishments that were made possible from working with the student news publication. In 2023, Lucero graduated from the College & Career High School with five associate's degrees: pre-law, liberal arts, sociology, criminology and applied science in integrated studies. This made it possible for her to more quickly complete her bachelor’s degree in instructional technology & training.

NM public media risks losing millions in federal funding following executive order

On May 1, President Donald Trump issued an executive order instructing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a publicly funded nonprofit that supports public broadcasting, to cease federal funding for National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting Service due to the networks not presenting a “fair, accurate, or unbiased portrayal of current events to taxpaying citizens,” the order reads. The CPB distributes taxpayer money to member stations of PBS and NPR, according to its website. This includes Albuquerque-based PBS member station KNME, as well as NPR affiliate KUNM.