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Dannelle Kirvin graduating as beloved UNM student leader

Daniel Ward | December 8

As a first-generation college student, Dannelle Kirvin has made a huge impact on campus every year she has been at the University of New Mexico. Majoring in multimedia journalism with a minor in criminology, she came to UNM knowing exactly what she wanted with her heart set on making a difference and standing up for what's right. Kirven held a variety of different leadership positions — President of Zeta Phi Beta sorority and President of the Black Student Union (BSU). Since the fall of 2015, she held a work-study position in the computer lab of African American Student Services (AASS), but she recently started working there as a professional support intern.

Opinion

A Guide to not going completely crazy during finals week

Spencer Butler | December 8

Well, here we are. The final week of the semester should bring joy, happiness and adulation. Instead, it brings dread, hopelessness and much-unneeded stress. This sense of impending doom comes in the form of final exams, as they are the major reason for the massive loss of hair and mental breakdowns. But, with a plan of action and with a little luck, you can survive and thrive during your final exams. I am not an expert in the field of finals, but these are the things that I have done to do better on the most important exam of the semester.

Culture

New Nob Hill bookstore features unique titles

Makayla Grijalva | December 8

Tucked in the corner of the newly opened Little Bear And Stuff Retail Collaborative, colorful books speckle sand-colored bookshelves and light up the industrial space. Harvest Moon Books opened on Small Business Saturday — along with the rest of the retail collaborative — and has already seen customers browsing its unique literature collection. The small bookstore sells a variety of titles, both new and used, with a focus on people of color and indigenous and queer authors.

Culture

Graduating Daily Lobo staff look to outdoors in next chapter

Alex Hiett and Loreena Cain | December 8

The stresses of modern education and deadline anxieties are coming to an end, and three of the Daily Lobo’s own staff are looking forward to having time to spend enjoying the outdoors. Culture Editor Luisa Pennington, Sports Editor Alanie Rael, and Photographer and reporter Kristina Tanberg are three of the seniors departing from the University of New Mexico this week, diplomas in hand.

Culture

Carmen Carretero Martinez wants to give back to world through architecture

Alyssa Martinez | December 8

Carmen Carretero Martinez has always been “the different kid.” Born in Spain and anchored in Bioko Island for her early teen years, Carretero Martinez found fragments of ‘home’ in New Mexico during her time at the University of New Mexico, she said. The journey for the 19-year-old architecture graduate, however, was not without turbulence.

Culture

LARPing builds medieval community in ABQ

Alanie Rael and Andrea Solis | December 8

Heroic sword fights, champions dressed in handmade armor, assassins lurking through a battlefield. Actions of these sorts seem to be straight out of a medieval storybook, but for one Albuquerque community, these stories come to life through live-action role-play — or more popularly known as LARPing. Every Saturday, non-profit group Amtgard of Albuquerque - Pegasus Valley, takes to Taylor Park to engage in medieval battle games that consist of combat weapons made of foam to replicate swords, daggers, arrows and other feudal weapons.

News

Climate strike demands UNM to call state of climate emergency

Amanda Britt and Liz Pritchard | December 7

Students, staff and members of the University of New Mexico community called for the University to declare a state of climate emergency Friday afternoon. University President Garnett Stokes was not in attendance to hear that message. The climate strike included a march from Johnson Field to the outside Stokes' office in Scholes Hall. UNM LEAF — a climate group — and Fight For our Lives led the march in order to present Stokes with a letter demanding a regenerative campus, investing in education on climate change action and the elimination of UNM’s investment in the fossil fuel industry.

News

Law students offer legal advice to Española residents with contaminated water

Makayla Grijalva and Amanda Britt | December 5

University of New Mexico law students are assisting Española community members with legal advice as the town faces water contamination through the Environmental Law Clinic. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiated a remedy a decade ago but has reported that the fix was inadequate at cleaning the deeper portions of the aquifer, which remain contaminated.

Sports

Lyle catches fire as Lobos escape in conference opener

Joe Rull | December 5

The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team (8-2, 1-0 MWC) triumphed 80-78 Wednesday night against Boise State (4-3, 0-1 MWC), now having recorded a victory in their conference opener for the ninth consecutive season. Boise State got off to a hot start from the field, shooting 9-for-11 in the game’s opening minutes, including an opening 8-0 run. For much of the first half, UNM played catch-up, managing just 24 seconds with the lead in the first half.

News

A small family for a small farm

Alanie Rael | December 5

While 100% sustainability may be the long-term goal for some environmental activists, Santa Fe locals Kim Brown and Melissa Willis are far more interested in making a change with the land they have at their feet. As human beings, sustainability is more crucial than ever with increased climate change occurring over the last century. For some people, total sustainability is the overall goal. The thing about being human is that 100% sustainability isn’t 100% realistic — ever.

News

UNM sexual assault cover-up suit settled

Justin Garcia and Andrew Gunn | December 5

The University of New Mexico settled a civil lawsuit pertaining to the school’s handling of a 2016 rape allegation by a former student. What UNM will pay the plaintiff — or to what degree they will admit fault — remains unclear. The settlement stemmed from a civil lawsuit brought by former UNM student Teriana Bagley, on Jan. 23 this year which alleged: “a campaign of misinformation, intimidation and retaliation (was) being conducted by and through Coach (Bob) Davie and the UNM football program.” UNM declined to provide a statement about the settlement or its terms except to say “the settlement is confidential per state statute.”

News

ASUNM plans for NM Legislature

Alyssa Martinez and Alex Hiett | December 4

As 2019 comes to a close and next year’s New Mexico legislative session nears, ASUNM President Adam Biederwolf is preparing to request new capital outlay funds from the Roundhouse, While previous ASUNM President Becka Myers’ capital outlay request has yet to see completion. Last spring, Myers’ administration secured capital outlay from the legislature to fund solar panel installations on the roof of the Student Union Building (SUB). Before the project could start, it was discovered that the SUB roof had extensive weather damage.

Culture

Local designer brings a unique look to recycled clothing

Amanda Britt | December 1

You may have seen him around the university, but have you seen his style? HappyxLoco, a fashion and clothing community lifestyle created by local artist and designer Jeremy Salazar brings a unique and innovative way to wear recycled clothing and support a sustainable clothing brand.

Music

The Aux: Netflix’s 'Daybreak' is the Gen Z ballad nobody asked for

Justin Garcia | December 1

I wanted this show to be good. Instead, "Daybreak" disappoints despite the actors’ best efforts and the show's endless onslaught of timely memes. Released on Netflix in late October, "Daybreak" is a genre blend between a teenage coming-of-age story and "Mad Max" style post-apocalyptic sci-fi, with just a dash of YouTube meme culture. Only teenagers survived a biochemical/nuclear apocalypse, leaving adults as wandering "ghoulies" doomed to crave human flesh and to repeat their last thought. As such, the Gen Z traits and tenets become the mainstream. The 10-episode series primarily follows protagonist Josh Wheeler (Colin Ford) as he navigates his first sexual relationships, high school cliques, grief and roving cannibals. Despite each episode running just shy of an hour — and despite at least three occasions of being outright disgusted by the show (a defecating pug comes to mind) — I managed to get through it.

Culture

NUTmobile stops at UNM

Daniel Ward | December 1

Instead of going nuts and stressing over classes, students were able to have a more enjoyable crunch time by snacking on some deluxe mixed nuts when the Planters NUTmobile visited the University of New Mexico. The massive peanut-shaped bus rolled onto Smith Plaza at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22. Mr. Peanut took photos with students while two brand ambassadors were handing out Planters stickers and bags of nuts.

Sports

Holm hosts IncredAble workout

Amanda Britt | December 1

Local celebrity and UFC fighter Holly Holm hosted a workout training for her Albuquerque community on Nov. 23, benefiting IncredAble Adaptive MMA at the Jackson Wink MMA Academy. According to IncredAble’s website, their mission is to "empower and provide youth and teens, who experience a variety of environmental, physical and cognitive challenges with the skills and benefits of Mixed Martial Arts." The class cost $40 to attend, and all of the proceeds went toward funding the program.

Sports

Davie's last game delivers ninth consecutive loss for Lobos

Spencer Butler | December 1

The University of New Mexico’s football team lost it's final game of the Bob Davie era, falling to Utah State, 38-25. The loss extended the Lobo losing streak to nine consecutive games, finishing off their 2019 season. Before the game began, the 21 seniors leaving the program were honored with a ceremony. This included a brief moment of silence in memory of Nahje Flowers, the Lobo defenseman who took his own life in November.

Sports

Bragg carries Lobos to win at home against Montana

Joe Rull | December 1

A huge 20-point, 14-rebound double-double from senior forward Carlton Bragg proved to be the difference in the University of New Mexico men’s basketball (7-2) team’s 72-63 triumph over the University of Montana Grizzlies (3-5) on Sunday afternoon. With the win, UNM improved to 7-2 and maintained their perfect record at home going into the start of conference play later this week. UNM’s shooting struggles continued Sunday as the Lobos shot just 43.1% (22-for-51) from the field and 62.9% from the line (22-for-35), including a nine-minute stretch in the first half where UNM failed to record a good field goal.

Sports

Lobo basketball finishes third in Roman Legends Classic

Joe Rull | December 1

For the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team (6-2, 0-0 MWC), this week’s Roman Legends Classic told a tale of redemption. After getting routed by the 18th-ranked Auburn Tigers 84-59 Monday night, the Lobos bounced back Tuesday and locked down the Wisconsin Badgers 59-50 while securing their first win over a Power 5 conference team since 2012.

Opinion

What is a sugar baby?

Christina Kaskabas | December 1

A sugar baby is someone who receives financial and or material gifts in exchange for a relationship. The sugar daddy or momma is usually much older than the sugar baby, according to Urban Dictionary. It is common for people to believe that only women can be sugar babies, but the term is universal. A sugar baby can be anyone that fits the definition, regardless of their gender or expression.