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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.

UNM's head football coach Bob Davie walks out onto Branch Field. Davie has agreed to a two-year extension with UNM that will last through 2021.

Sports

Davie's out

Alanie Rael | November 25

The University of New Mexico Athletic Director Eddie Nunez announced on Monday that head coach Bob Davie will be “parting ways” from the UNM football team at the conclusion of the 2019 season. "After meeting with Coach Davie this morning, we both agree that the time has come for a new direction for our football program," Nuñez said in a press release issued on Monday afternoon. "I'm appreciative of the work that coach Davie has done at UNM." The parting of ways comes after another unsuccessful season for the football program. The Lobos overall record is 2-9 with a losing streak of eight of those games after Saturday’s loss against Air Force (44-22).

Culture

Water, remixes and master printers: Upcoming art exhibits

Megan Holman | November 24

The University of New Mexico is home to numerous undergraduate fine arts programs, masters of fine arts programs and a large collection of various types of art. Year-round there is at least one art exhibit up for viewing — if not more.

Opinion

A guide to hiking in central New Mexico

Colin Peña | November 24

From climbing massive mountains then skiing down them up North, to desert backpacking and rock climbing down South, there are outdoor activities year-around in New Mexico. For many students at The University of New Mexico, these outdoor activities are popular, but it is not always necessary to take a three-hour drive to have a good time outside. Exploding 5,000 feet above the Rio Grande, the Sandia Mountains sit in Albuquerque’s backyard. No Albuquerque local can find the eastern direction without looking for them, but the Sandias are often forgotten when talking about New Mexico’s natural beauty.

Culture

Dogs in dorms, cats on campus

Daniel Ward | November 24

There is just something about dogs that brings joy and happiness to the people around them. Luckily for students at the University of New Mexico, the campus is a popular place to walk them. Aluna is a two-year-old staffer terrier mix. She has short hair with black fur on her back and white hair on her snout and legs. Serving as a therapy dog for Latin American studies junior Lisette Camarillo, they go on walks about four times a day.

Culture

Arts & Culture issue: LGBT clubs on campus

Beatrice Nisoli | November 24

Thousands of people across the state identify as LGBT, according to a 2017 Gallup poll. Students at the University of New Mexico have created a number of safe spaces where these titles of ‘gay’ and ‘student’ can intersect. Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM) were founded in 2018. Jennifer Restrepo, a Junior majoring in Chemical Engineering, was one of the groups original founders. The club has grown significantly since then, with Restrepo acting as the club’s current President.

Culture

Arts & Culture Issue: The culture of skateboarding at UNM

Makayla Grijalva | November 24

From hot summer days to chilly November afternoons, skateboarders are almost always rolling around “the bricks” — also known as Smith Plaza — outside the University of New Mexico’s Zimmerman Library. “One cool thing about this place is that you can come here on most any given day and there’s always gonna be at least one person skating,” senior film student Carlos Renfro said. “I come here without my skateboard and guys will be here (and) they’d be like ‘hey, you know, come skate with us,’” Renfro said. He added that, on occasion, the other skaters lend him a board.

Culture

Teen trends across New Mexico

Caitlin Scott | November 24

When it comes to trends, teens tend to jump on board early. Whether it's fashion, technology, games, music, celebrities or social media, there's a trend for it all. Erin Wood, a high school senior at Tierra Encantada Charter School in Santa Fe, is a writer for the school’s online newspaper, TECS Stinger. Wood said several styles are currently trending around her school. Boots have been popular with everyone. High school girls have also been drawing stars and hearts on their faces with makeup and glitter.

Culture

Arts & Culture Issue: Albuquerque sex shop offers more than toys

Lissa Knudsen | November 24

As visitors walk into the bright open shop, they notice right away that it isn’t a typical sex entertainment venue. There are no posters with women in suggestive lingerie or striking come-hither poses designed to appeal to the “male gaze.” This is Matie Fricker's Self Serve Sexuality Resource Center’s. Fricker, the owner of Self Serve, said people of every gender, from ages 18 to 80 goto Self Serve to learn about how to achieve sexual satisfaction for themselves and for their partners.

Culture

Arts & Culture issue: Fashion front-runners at UNM

Alyssa Martinez and Joseph McKee | November 24

From time treasured trappings to future-forward fits, these five University of New Mexico undergraduate students showcased their style for the Daily Lobo.

Sports

Women's basketball undefeated through five games

Angelina Pompeo | November 24

On Tuesday, the University of New Mexico (5-0) played its fifth game at the University of Texas at El Paso (3-1). After a heated first quarter, the Lobos broke ahead and kept their distance to win the game 93-78 at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso. The win continued the Lobo’s undefeated title after the UNM women brought down New Mexico State University over the weekend. The team defeated their Aggie rivals 86-67 with Jaedyn De La Cerda dominating in shooting for the Lobos. De La Cerda sunk 26 points and left the court with the most assists of anyone in the game.

News

And that's a wrap: ASUNM Senate closes for the semester

Alyssa Martinez and Alex Hiett | November 24

In the culmination of the fall 2019 semester defined by budget concerns, the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico held their final full senate meeting of the semester on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The liveliest debate of the night centered around Resolution 3F, supporting Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s proposed “Opportunity Scholarship.” Senator Matthew Zank decreed the resolution as partisan legislation which would set a “precedent” for politicizing Senate business. He also took issue with the Senate passing a bill that Zank said not all students would agree with.

Sports

Weir notches first win against former team in Rio Grade Rivalry

Joe Rull | November 22

Fresh off their first loss of the season Thursday night to UTEP, the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team (5-1, 0-0 MWC) bounced back with a last-minute 78-77 win against in-state rival New Mexico State University (2-3). A pair of late free throws by senior forward Carlton Bragg sealed UNM’s victory in a battle between the state’s only Division I programs. Thursday night’s matchup brought all the usual Rio Grande rivalry drama, with seven ties and 12 lead changes throughout the close contest. Neither team held a double-digit lead during the entirety of the game.

News

UNM to terminate internet service at SFH

Colin Peña | November 20

The University of New Mexico provided internet service at the Student Family Housing (SFH) apartment complex will be terminated in July 2020 — leaving residents to pay for their own internet. SFH is an off campus UNM Resident Life & Student Housing complex of 200 apartments designed specifically for “UNM students, both undergraduate and graduate, with spouses, domestic partners or families,” according to the UNM housing website. According to an internal survey conducted by the SFH community, most of the residents at the SFH are graduate students and are employed by the University as teaching assistants or graduate assistants.