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Union election this week; results ready for Friday

Makayla Grijalva and Justin Garcia | October 17

The University of New Mexico faculty is set to vote for or against the formation of collective bargaining units on Oct. 16 and 17. If enough faculty vote “Yes,” a full-time and part-time union would begin to form as United Academics of UNM (UA-UNM.) If “No” wins out, it’s unclear what would happen to the multi-year effort to unionize. After months of dramatic showing by pro-union professors — covering the campus in signs reading “Yes” and flooding previous Board of Regents meetings in matching UA-UNM t-shirts — the "no" argument made itself heard.

Culture

UNM tops off Hispanic Heritage Month with Dia de la Raza

Alanie Rael | October 17

As the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, Dia de La Raza was held as one last function put on by the University of New Mexico to help bring Hispanic culture to life. Time Magazine defines Hispanic Heritage Month as “an official celebration of American citizens whose ancestry can be traced back to Spain, Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean.” This definition applies to the events that have been put on by student cultural groups on campus and El Centro from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Many events included traditional foods and music that celebrated the large Hispanic population at UNM.

Culture

UNM community favorite Richard Perce leaves for new opportunites

Luisa Pennington | October 16

The campus-renowned manager of the Satellite in the Student Union Building walked away from a legacy of iced coffee, warm muffins and University of New Mexico connections, last Friday. Richard Perce, former community staple at the SUB, experienced his last day of work at Satellite on Friday, Oct. 11. Though many people have seen Perce behind the shiny metal counters of Satellite, he has spent many days outside of the SUB, as well. Not only did he manage to help out with last year's Raza Graduation, but he assisted with University events such as Late Night Breakfast and Friday Night Live, as well. Though his prominence and impact on campus life may allude to him being at UNM for decades, he has only been at the SUB Satellite location for seven years. Before that, he had been working for the company, off and on, for 19 years.

Culture

El Centro de la Raza embraces National Hispanic Heritage Month

Alyssa Martinez | October 16

Although National Hispanic Heritage Month is coming to a close, the celebration and cultivation of Hispanic cultures are a constant at El Centro de la Raza, the Latino resource center at the University of New Mexico. Rosa Isela Cervantes, special advisor to the president on Latino affairs and director of El Centro de la Raza, said El Centro has been serving students at UNM for just over 50 years through outreach events, academic help and personal assistance.

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President Stokes catches up with ASUNM

Alyssa Martinez and Alex Hiett | October 15

The University of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes made a guest appearance at Wednesday’s Associated Students of the University of New Mexico full senate meeting immediately following the ASUNM senate election results. Stokes answered questions from the 16 present senators about a variety of questions, ranging from issues with UNM’s enrollment to advertising initiatives. Stokes began her introduction by saying she was “not sure what all has happened (in ASUNM)”, since she had last visited because she has been busy hiring new administrators. The last time Stokes visited ASUNM was February of 2019.

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UNMH neurosurgery residency program canceled

Megan Holman and Lissa Knudsen | October 14

The University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) neurosurgical residency training program has been canceled due to a lack of mentorship for the residents, according to Dr. Paul Roth the Executive Vice President, Chancellor for UNM Health Sciences Residents are physicians who have finished medical school and are receiving training in a specialized area, such as neurosurgery. They practice medicine under the supervision of a senior physician registered in their specialty. The UNMH accreditation period officially ends in the summer of 2020, however, six of the eight neurosurgery residents have already left for other hospitals because they are scheduled to finish their seven-year program after the accreditation period will end. Only two will remain at UNMH since they will be able to finish their program before summer 2020.

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PHOTO STORY: Female pilots of the Balloon Fiesta

Emille Domschot | October 13

One of the first balloons to inflate last Saturday morning at the 2019 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta was Black Magic Woman, and in the basket controlling the flame was pilot Lori Van Sant. As a female balloon pilot, Van Sant is in somewhat of a minority at the annual Fiesta. She said this was her 13th year attending and that she had been ballooning since July 2007. Beside her as she rose above the park was an adjacent balloon piloted by her husband, Kurt Van Sant, a long-time balloonist. According to him, they had met through their mutual interest in ballooning and been married for three years. As the sun came up, more and more balloons popped up all over the field. One of these — bouncing up and down as its crew tried to keep it on the ground — was manned by Karalynn Mumm, a balloonist from Nevada.

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ASUNM tables student fee increase for a week

Alyssa Martinez and Alex Heitt | October 13

Undergraduate student government tabled a constitutional amendment on Wednesday, Oct. 9 that would raise undergraduates government fees from $20 to $25 per semester. After hours of back-and-forth between the 17 senators — the Student Union Building minutes away from closing — Associated Students University of New Mexico Vice President Madelyn Lucas approved a special session to rehash the bill on Wednesday, Oct. 16 in the Kiva classroom. The full senate meeting began with ASUNM president Adam Biederwolf asking senators to vote yes for the bill. He referred to it as an “opportunity to make change,” following it by asserting that the fee raise could raise student morale on campus.

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Centralized city homeless shelter proposal meets resistance

Andrew Gunn | October 13

As the homelessness crisis in Albuquerque continues to escalate, the city is hoping voters will approve a general obligation bond that would allocate $14 million toward the construction of a centralized emergency shelter. The city’s plan, conceptualized in a presentation released by the Family and Community Services Department, would relocate Albuquerque’s city-run shelter on the far West Side to a site more central location within the city in an effort to focus resources and integrate homeless services under one roof. Others, including service providers and advocacy groups, are skeptical that the city is on the right track. At issue is the concept of a single site for the facility, which would be “centrally located” and operate on a year-round, 24/7 schedule. While the city contends that building the shelter at a single location would consolidate services and reduce costs, critics have been largely unified in opposition and instead are advocating for multiple, smaller shelters distributed across the city.

Sports

Lobos drop the ball against CSU

Alanie Rael | October 13

The Colorado State Rams football team took full advantage of the University of New Mexico’s mistakes in their Friday night matchup, ending the game 35-21 Rams. The game kicked off with CSU pushing through New Mexico’s defense and putting in the first touchdown by tight end Trey McBride after a 42-yard pass from Rams quarterback Patrick O’Brien. Leading the Lobos 7-0, the game stayed neutral for Colorado until the 10-minute mark when the Letayve Beaton of New Mexico forced a fumble. It was recovered by Lobo safety Brandon Burton. The recovery gave UNM the opportunity to catch up to CSU but the team came up short and were forced to kick the ball away on the fourth down.

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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.

Opinion

"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.

Culture

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.