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Nob Hill Flying Star reopens after renovations

Beatrice Nisoli | November 20

The anticipation is over. The Nob Hill Flying Star — the closest Flying Star to campus — has just reopened its doors to hungry and eagerly waiting for Burquenos. After a three-month remodel period, the local establishment is resuming regular business at its location in 3416 Central Ave. SE. The Flying Star originated as a Double Rainbow Ice Cream in the bright age of 1987, and this location operated consistently until Aug. 1 of this year.

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Asbestos found in the Humanities Building

Alyssa Martinez and Lissa Knudsen | November 20

The Humanities building in between the Student Union Building (SUB) and Woodward Hall, and opens out to Smith Plaza, is sometimes overlooked. However, an asbestos alert sent out via email took some students pause and raised questions about transparency and safety of the building. At around 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, English graduate students were sent an email notifying them that an asbestos abatement team would begin working on the second floor of the building the following day. In the email, Sandy Rodrigue, a department administrator for English Language and Literature, said it was confirmed: “that there is asbestos in the drywall” and that the drywall would need abatement before the previously planned hallway construction could start.

Sports

Holm to host MMA academy in Albuquerque

Alanie Rael | November 20

UFC fighter and Albuquerque native Holly Holm is taking time away from traveling to host a workout training benefiting IncredAble Adaptive MMA at the Jackson Wink MMA Academy. The event is centered around Holm guiding community members through workout techniques she uses to train as an MMA fighter. "Holly will take you through a 90 minute workout and show you some of the same moves she uses to stay fit," a press release describing the event said. "This is an event where you can go at your own pace or challenge yourself to keep up."

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Crime Briefs: November 21, 2019

Makayla Grijalva | November 20

Editor's Note: The weekly crime briefs are to give the students, faculty and staff at the University of New Mexico a quick look into the crimes reported on campus. They do not provide all perspectives of the incident. All of the information is retrieved through UNM police department incident reports.

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UNM Money-Makers

Makayla Grijalva | November 18

The Executive Vice President and Chancellor for the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Paul Roth announced his retirement this month, setting an end date to the school's highest-paid employee. In addition to Roth’s other duties, he also wore the hats of the dean of the School of Medicine and chief executive officer of the UNM Health System. According to the UNM sunshine portal, Roth makes a total of $676,127 per year as of 2019 — about 50,000 dollars more than the next highest-paid University employee. The Daily Lobo took a look at the highest annual salaries at UNM and the jobs connected to them.

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New Mexican-grown Capitol Christmas Tree makes way to D.C.

Luisa Pennington | November 18

Cut out of the Carson, the Capitol Hill Christmas tree is currently en route to Washington D.C. According to the Capitol Christmas Tree website, the tradition of the Capitol Christmas tree began in 1964. Each year since, the Capitol architect pairs with the United States Forest Service in order to provide Christmas trees for U.S. Capitol Building’s lawn. Capitol Christmas trees are selected from a variety of states. This year, a little piece of New Mexico will be represented in the country's capital. New Mexico has been awarded this honor only two times before.

Sports

Running back Ahmari Davis reflects on a record-setting season

Angelina Pompeo | November 18

This season, University of New Mexico senior Ahmari Davis ran over 100 yards in three different games. During New Mexico’s game against Hawaii, he rushed for 200 yards total. According to Davis, that was also his favorite game of the season. “Certain games you feel it more than others, and I could say, that game I really just felt it.” Davis said about playing against Hawaii. “I felt my speed was coming back. I felt aggressive. That morning, I prayed and felt protected. I just felt like having fun that game. I ended up with 200 yards and two touchdowns. It was great.” Davis starts as running back for the football team. This season was his second year on the team and at UNM. He spent his freshman and sophomore year at Laney College in Oakland, California, Davis' home city.

Culture

Five and Why: Charis Lillene Fleshner

Caitlin Scott | November 18

Charis Lillene Fleshner is a former University of New Mexico student who is currently working as a conceptual mixed-media artist and art teacher. Her studio practice primarily focuses on soft sculpture, craftivism, and the merging of feminism and art. Fleshner’s exhibition about sexual assaults on college campuses, titled “Lobo Alert” was on display at the CFA Downtown Studio and was available for viewing from Oct. 23rd to Nov. 9th. UNM was not involved with the making of the art exhibition. Here at the Daily Lobo, we were curious as to reasons she did this art exhibition and why. This is what she said.

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UNM GEO celebrates international education week

Beatrice Nisoli | November 18

The nation will collectively recognize International Education Week from Nov. 18 to 22. The week commemorates the significance of international education and exchange across the world and celebrates international students on university campuses, American students studying abroad and faculty members teaching and performing while traveling. The International Education Week initiative is government-sponsored and occurs annually, according to the UC Davis Global Affairs website. The International Education Week initiative has its own website, complete with promotional materials to be distributed in local communities.

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Students socialize at Speed Friending Uni Night

Daniel Ward | November 17

Socializing was made easy for University of New Mexico students at the first ever Speed Friending event with Uni Nights at the Student Union Building on Nov. 15. The event itself functioned similar to speed dating but instead gave students the chance to make new friends on campus. There were three tables lined up in the SUB ballroom with chairs on each side. Everyone was given two minutes to talk to the person in front of them before moving to the next person down the table.

Music

Parasite: The must-see film of 2019

Makayla Grijalva | November 17

Before seeing "Parasite," I was instructed to not seek out information about it. Listening to this advice made the movie the wonder it was. The lack of knowledge beforehand made the confusing ride even more exhilarating. Although I had no preconceived expectations going into the film, this Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or winner still exceeded all of them. It is the first Korean-made film to receive the honor. Likely to be an award-show favorite, the film has already been nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards and quickly gained buzz in the United States since its October release.

Culture

Yu-Gi-Oh! players duel it out at the Convention Center

Spencer Butler | November 17

It was finally Time to Duel! On Saturday Nov.16, Yu-Gi-Oh! fans competed against each other at the Albuquerque Convention Center, for the 2019 Yu-Gi-Oh regional qualifiers. Hosted by Core TCG, this was the first officially sanctioned Yu-Gi-Oh event in Albuquerque since 2008. The event was held in the upper floor of the convention center. Inside, many tables were set up where players would throw down their cards and play the game competitively.

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Update on UNM football player's death

Alanie Rael and Justin Garcia | November 13

Editor’s note: This updated story contains discussion of suicide. If you’re feeling suicidal, you are not alone. Please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit Student Health and Counseling at UNM. Nahje Flowers, 21, took his own life on Oct. 5, according to current and past friends of the University of New Mexico football player and Albuquerque Police Department spokesman Gilbert Gallegos. University and Athletics spokespeople did not respond to requests for comment before this story was published. The story will be updated if they respond with a comment

Culture

UNM activates trap card: Albuquerque hosting largest Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament since 2008

Sal Mangiacapra | November 13

Albuquerque will soon be on the map again. This time, for hosting a Regional Level Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament at the Albuquerque Convention Center on Nov. 16. No other "Yu-Gi-Oh!" event of this caliber has been hosted in Albuquerque since 2008. Many who grew up in the early 2000s remember an anime series called “Yu-Gi-Oh!” and its numerous sequel series’. What is less known is that the card game played in this shows still thrives with an international competitive community.

Music

The Aux: MediEvil remake is frustrating - just like it's always been

Caitlin Scott | November 13

In a remake of MediEvil, fans of the original will have a strong sense of nostalgia with MediEvil, remade. On Oct. 25, game developer Other Ocean Emeryville and publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment released the new MediEvil. The game was released exclusively on the PlayStation 4 (PS4). MediEvil, an action-adventure, hack and slash game remake of the 1998 version, brings the comical and spooky story of Sir Daniel Fortesque.

Sports

Lobo women's basketball start of season strong

Alanie Rael and Angelina Pompeo | November 13

On Tuesday, the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team (3-0) defeated the Houston Cougars (1-1) at the Dreamstyle Arena. This was their third game of the season after previously winning their first two games against Northern Arizona and the University of California, Riverside. Starting the game were Lobo sophomores Ahlise Hurst and Jayla Everett, junior Antonia Anderson, and seniors Najala Howell and Jordan Hosey. In the first three quarters, the Lobos outscored the Cougars. Although New Mexico lead for three quarters of the game, Houston outscored UNM 26-11 in the final quarter. UNM left the game with their third win of the season, with the final score of 81-71.

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ASUNM holds final committee meetings of semester

Alyssa Martinez and Alex Heitt | November 13

Throughout the night, over $2,000 was appropriated, seven pieces of legislation were approved and final term senators gave goodbyes to their fellow committee members in the final Associated Students of the University of New Mexico committee meeting of the fall semester. Of the senators not returning in the spring, Wednesday night was Finance Chair Gregory Romero’s final. Romero notably co-authored the recent advocacy scholarship with Senator Ryan Regalado and Bill 6F, the original failed bill that would have raised student fees by $5.

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PHOTO STORY: Prickly Pear Festival teaches locals about beneficial fruit

Amanda Britt and Kristina Tanberg | November 13

Foragers in the Albuquerque community were given the opportunity to taste and learn about the prickly pear cactus, a native plant to Mexico and the surrounding southwest, with an interactive and hands-on experience at the Kiwanis Learning Center. The fourth annual Prickly Pear Harvest allowed members of the community to pick, juice and taste the fresh fruit, all while learning about different prickly recipes and the health benefits of eating the local fruit.

Culture

Students go head-to-head in 'Cards Adjacent Humanity' tournament

Daniel Ward | November 13

The crowd was small, but the laughs were loud in the University of New Mexico's Student Union Building Ballroom during the first-ever Cards Adjacent Humanity Tournament hosted by the student organization Tabletop Tavern on Nov. 9, 2019. Students were welcome to hang out, enjoy the food and play the popular adult card game Cards Against Humanity, or other games, during the four-hour event. It was $5 to get in, and everyone had the chance to win one of three prizes: the Cards Against Humanity Green Box extension pack, Monopoly for Millennials or a $21 gift card to Spencer’s. As for the tournament itself, 18 players were divided into three tables. The groups played until only two people remained from each table. The six winners then joined for a final game where the first person to get five black cards won the main prize. The players continued until someone else won second place, and then again until someone won third. Whenever a winner was declared, everyone in the room applauded them energetically with a standing ovation.

Music

'The Lighthouse' bends time as the leads slowly drift into madness

Andrew Gunn | November 13

In retrospect, Ephraim Winslow shouldn’t have spilled his beans. But, if that were the case, the world would be without a whirlwind cinematic portrayal of a working-class bromance and unraveling conceptions of reality that promises to be an awards circuit darling. Watching someone else’s descent into madness, after all, is a schadenfreude that’s tough to resist.