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PHOTO STORY: Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

Sharon Schischilly | October 9

The Albuquerque horizon was splattered with color as hundreds of hot air balloons painted the sky in the Land of Enchantment on Sunday, Oct. 6. Balloonists got the green flag to launch during the early morning Mass Ascension at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta this weekend. A Destin, Florida couple’s colorful 90,000 cubic foot Whirlaway balloon was among the hundreds of hot air balloons to launch. Pilot Jim Lynch is a retired airline captain for Delta Air Lines, and he used to fly DC -9’s, MD -88’s and more.

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PHOTO STORY: Fashion at UNM

October 9

From chunky sneakers to neon colors, to fanny packs 2019 has brought back a high juxtaposition of older trends from the 1990s to the early 2000s. Selectively choosing and deciding what you wear every day is a very important decision. We sought out outfits that showcased a high sense of individuality, self-expression, and an awareness of current trends. We believe these UNM students deserve to have their creativity in fashion showcased. Big brands like Nike, Adidas, Fila, Champion and Supreme are the forefront within the newly forming activewear trend. Individuals wearing activewear is rising at the University of New Mexico campus and throughout social media.

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PHOTO STORY: Trump in New Mexico

Justin Garcia | October 9

President Donald Trump held a campaign rally Sept. 16 in support of his 2020 presidential reelection bid at the Santa Ana Star Center. He drew a crowd of thousands, which also included protesters. It was ultimately a peaceful affair, although words flew between protesters and Trump supporters outside of the venue. Outside the Star Center, around 200 protesters gathered in a designated “peaceful assembly” area with signs reading “Dump Trump,” and “stop pretending your racism is patriotic,” among others.

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PHOTO STORY: Beekeeping club

Makayla Grijalva | October 8

Honeycomb glistened with golden morning hues as local beekeeper Bobbybee “Bee” Blanquez showed off one of his three honeybee hives to the University of New Mexico Beekeeping club. Blanquez and his wife, Camille Cunningham, have been keeping bees since 2012. “My name is Bee. That’s one reason (I began to keep bees),” Blanquez said. “We heard about bees dying, and once the bees go on Earth, you know that’s it. Our food supplies go out. We have bees because we want to support them.” The couple doesn’t keep bees for the honey harvest, but rather primarily for their pollination abilities. They haven’t harvested honey from a hive since the spring of 2018, when one of their colonies abandoned the hive leaving honey behind. “It's not for the honey, it’s for them. We do it for the bees,” Blanquez said.

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PHOTO STORY: The International Faces of UNM

Kristina Tanberg | October 8

Ever wonder what it’s like for foreign exchange students to study at the University of New Mexico? The Daily Lobo set out to interview exchange students currently attending UNM. We asked them what country, city and university they were from, as well as what they study. Alessa Fabienne Brock, Cai Thomas, Sonder Waardenburg, and Luigi Morrone are all international students attending the university this year. When asked what their favorite experiences have been so far in New Mexico, this is what they said: Brock: “So far, my favorite part about New Mexico has been meeting so many great new people, the food, and the beauty of the desert.” Thomas: “I really have loved the outdoors and the weather so far here in New Mexico, because it’s actually NOT raining all the time.

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Grecian festival brings in Albuquerque community to celebrate Greek culture

Megan Holmen | October 7

Opa! Aromatic, authentic Greek food, upbeat lyrical music, the sound of people laughing and heels clacking against the dance floor — thousands came out to the Albuquerque Grecian Festival over the weekend. The festival, located in downtown Albuquerque at the Greek Orthodox Church off of High Street, is held the first weekend of October every year. It features traditional Greek food and dance shows, a craft fair, a children’s carnival area, cooking lessons and dance lessons — all with the aim to immerse the Albuquerque community in Greek culture. Mary Anne Kay, an active member of the community and volunteer, runs a booth at the festival. Kay said she has been doing this for many years and is passionate about it.

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ASUNM moves forward on fee increase

Alyssa Martinez and Alex Hiett | October 7

The Associated Students of the University of New Mexico’s (ASUNM) Steering and Rules committee approved an amendment last Wednesday, Oct. 2 that would effectively raise a portion of the fees all undergraduates pay. The government fee would increase from $20 to $25. The bill was passed 3-1 by the Steering and Rules committee, with one abstention. In order for the fee increase to take effect. It would have to be passed by full Senate, signed by ASUNM President Adam Biederwolf, approved by the student body with a two-thirds vote during Senate elections, and certified by the Board of Regents, UNM's highest governing body.

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"Catherine: Full Body" improves upon the original

Caitlin Scott | October 7

"Catherine: Full Body" is still as weird as the original while adding more movie-like elements to the game. On Sept. 3, game developer Studio Zero released "Catherine: Full Body" in the United States and Europe. The game's initial release in Japan was on Feb. 14. Although this game is a remaster, there are many reasons why players of the original (released in 2011) should play this game. There are 13 distinct endings, new levels, new music and another love interest added to the game. Even with these additions, the game will still feel familiar to returning players. To those who never played "Catherine," they will be coming into a more polished version of the original.

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ABQ Zine Fest showcases diversity, art Downtown

Caitlin Scott | October 7

Page-turning text and eye-catching art lined various tables at the National Hispanic Cultural Center this past weekend as the ninth annual Albuquerque Zine Fest (ABQZF) took shape. ABQZF is now the longest-running zine event in New Mexico. Zines are self-published magazine-type booklets. Often, creators will use them to showcase their original artwork and literature. The ABQZF has created a noncompetitive, diverse, queer-friendly and creative environment for such artists for almost a decade. The event is founded and run by women of color and featured 62 diverse artists.

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Everything you need to know about UA-UNM

Makayla Grijalva and Justin Garcia | October 7

Professors and instructors at the University of New Mexico will make a historic decision regarding the future of the University later this month. On Oct. 16 and 17, UNM faculty — part-time, full-time and at branch campuses — are set to vote on whether they want a collective bargaining unit to represent their interests. How the Union might affect the University and its students is still unclear and depends on who you ask.

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Nonprofit confronts social, economic injustices with grassroots organizing

Alyssa Martinez | October 7

Novel solutions for New Mexicans are culminating in the small SouthWest Organizing Project (SWOP) building on the corner of Park Avenue and 10th Street — but its history has long been established in the foundations of New Mexican activism. SWOP is a nonprofit community-based group which focuses on organizing and empowering la gente (the people) to achieve social and economic justice as well as racial and gender equality, according to the Executive Director of SWOP George Luján Luján said SWOP does this in three primary ways: Education, organizing and events.

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Burqueños get opportunity to walk on the moon

Natty DeAnna | October 7

On Friday, Oct. 4 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., the Natural History Museum of New Mexico (NHMNM) hosted the annual Observe the Moon Night. This event occurs in either September or October, when the moon is around the first quarter – a great phase for evening observing, according to NASA’s website. International Observe, the Moon Night has been held annually since 2010. Each year, thousands of people participate at museums, planetaria, schools, universities, observatories, parks, businesses and backyards around the world. Everyone can participate. Although Friday started out rainy and cloudy, the sky cleared up by the time night fell with only a few clouds scattered in the evening sky by 7 p.m. Telescopes were provided by the museum, and the Albuquerque Astronomical Society also set up telescopes along the observation deck for use.

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Photo Story: SOMOS welcomes thousands in event's new location

Kristina Tanberg | October 3

Thousands of people gathered in Downtown Albuquerque's Civic Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 28 to celebrate the beauty and brilliance of our city. Last year, the event welcomed 25,000 attendees and estimates from event organizers estimated this year’s event brought event more — hence the move to Civic Plaza. The festivities included local games, food and drink, vendors and local music. This year, the musical lineup included Def-I, Whipped Cream, Felix Cartal, Chicano Batman, Fad Vandals and BTSM as the headliner. Additionally, many local musicians and artists got the chance to perform and show off their talent to the public.

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PAÍS building completes construction

Colin Peña | October 2

Located at the intersection of Yale and Redondo and overlooking Central avenue, the Physics & Astronomy and Interdisciplinary Science (PAÍS) building recently finished construction. But classes and research won’t be starting so soon. “We’ll be fully up and ready to serve everyone in the spring semester and we’ll probably do a formal ribbon cutting in March but it is being occupied today,” Mark Peceny, the dean of the college of arts and science said. The $67 million project was mainly funded through an institutional bond pay for by an uptick in student fees, as well as a $27 million from a state general obligation (GEO) bond, according to Peceny. “This new building is constructed in a way that allows people to do 21st-century science,” Peceny said.

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2019 Black Cultural Conference promotes 'radical self-care'

Dan Goodwin | October 2

The University of New Mexico African American Student Services hosted the 2019 Black Cultural Conference at UNM on Sept. 19 and 20. According to organizers, around 450 people were in attendance and included students from universities across the Southwest. Local community members, high school students and representatives from the City of Albuquerque also participated. The conference, subtitled "Blackness Unchained," was focused around "Radical Self-Care.” It included several workshops throughout its two-day duration with a concentration on mindfulness techniques. It also included seminars on leadership and community capacity building.

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Campus remembers legacy of political science professor

Makayla Grijalva and Beatrice Nisoli | October 2

Kendra Koivu, an associate professor at the University of New Mexico’s political science department, passed away on Sept. 27 after a long battle with breast cancer. "She will be dearly missed by her friends, colleagues and students at UNM, and she will be remembered for her striking wit, tenacity and extremely gifted academic mind," said Timothy Krebs, the chair of the UNM political science department in an email sent to students in the department. The UNM political science department will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 3 so faculty and students alike have the opportunity to attend her services.

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QB Tuioti reflects on loss of grandfather, looks ahead

Alanie Rael and Dan Goodwin | October 2

The University of New Mexico's clash against in-state rivals New Mexico State University was an edge-of-your-seat kind of game for the 2019 football season. With the game being so close (55-52), it came down to how much fighting spirit the Lobos brought to the field. "After the game, it was about my grandfather," Quarterback and third-year player Tevaka Tuioti said in an interview with the Daily Lobo. "His family service was coming up on Sunday with a burial Monday morning." Tuioti was essential to UNM’s success over the Aggies, throwing for 355 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. After the win against NMSU, Tuioti gave brief remarks in the postgame press conference. He wasn’t on his way to celebrate the Lobos' victory with his teammates — he had a flight to California to catch.

Opinion

Opinion: Video game preservation necessary to measure cultural impact

Caitlin Scott | October 2

Video game preservation is a relatively new concept. It wasn’t until the preservation of other types of media (such as movies, television shows and/or music) in which consumers started taking video game history seriously. Most video games created throughout history are no longer accessible to study and play. This is because interactive media is a quickly evolving industry. Games that are merely a year old are considered outdated today due to the constant development of new technology. Older games are hard to come by because developers would throw out source code, computers and even the games themselves. An example of this is the mass burial of video game cartridges, consoles and computers in Alamogordo, New Mexico. These artifacts were buried in 1983 and weren’t discovered until 2014.

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SHAC launches new online counseling service

Beatrice Nisoli | October 2

The University of New Mexico Student Health and Counseling Center (SHAC) has launched a platform for online counseling services, called Therapy Assistance Online (TAO). The self-help tool includes educational development and a skill set improvement in areas such as mindfulness, communication and problem-solving. “TAO is an online mental health platform that can help people who don’t come into counseling or can’t come into counseling, address mental health issues on their own,” Counseling Director at SHAC Dr. Stephanie McIver said. Students are encouraged to sign up for TAO through the SHAC’s website (shac.unm.edu). Registration is a simple process requiring only one’s name, school email address and demographic information. Also, registering comes at no cost to users.

Culture

Species in Peril: Downtown exhibit spotlights biological crisis

Megan Holmen and Colin Peña | October 2

Inside of the 516 ARTS gallery in Downtown Albuquerque, the Species in Peril art exhibit aims to bring recognition and acknowledgement to the pressing issue of biological extinction focusing on the Rio Grande watershed. The collaborative project is centered in Albuquerque but has satellite exhibits up and down the Rio Grande watershed. Along the 1,885 mile long span of the river, thousands of species are threatened by human activity directly or indirectly. Human activity often reduces their habitats, threatening them with extinction. These species include large mammals like the American bison, which historically lived on both the river in the United States and Mexico, and the endangered silvery minnow, which used to have an expansive range but has now been reduced to just a few miles in central New Mexico.