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LGBTQ pioneer Michael Sam speaks at UNM

Kyle Land | February 14

Students were filled with both tears and cheers when Michael Sam, the first openly gay athlete drafted by a major American sports league, spoke at the University of New Mexico on Tuesday night. The public speaking event was held in the Student Union Building ballrooms, where hundreds of students and community members gathered to hear Sam tell his life story. “I have an amazing opportunity to share my story and going around the nation to do that,” Sam said in an exclusive interview with the Daily Lobo.

News

Incoming student regent hopes to build relationships

Tom Hanlon | February 14

The University of New Mexico Board of Regents’ primary responsibility is making critical decisions for the University that affect it financially, and greatly impact its management and goals. While six of the seven regents are established members of the community, one of them brings a unique perspective to the table — the student regent. Melissa Henry, a Ph.D. candidate at UNM working on her doctorate in counselor education and supervision, was appointed on Feb. 9 by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham as the student regent for a two-year term. Henry said she did not originally expect to be appointed to the position.

Sports

Baseball Season Preview: Birmingham, Lobos ready for a fresh start

Matthew Narvaiz | February 13

What word best describes this year’s baseball squad — it depends on who you ask. Jared Mang, a captain and senior outfielder for the University of New Mexico baseball team, described this Lobos team as “competitive.” If you ask Justin Watari, a junior infielder, he’ll say “chemistry.” And if you ask head coach Ray Birmingham how to describe this season’s team, he’ll give you a witty, yet informative, take on his players.

Culture

Student helps kids express themselves through writing

Cade Guerrero | February 12

University of New Mexico senior Reina Davis started writing at a young age and is now inspiring young kids to do the same. “I’ve been writing since I was really young. I was always really really shy, and poetry gave me a way to talk about stuff and think about things that made things approachable and sacred,” Davis said. Davis has been teaching for about six months through a program called “Burque Revolt” under Warehouse 508, a non-profit that works with the youth in non-traditional art such as graffiti, spoken word and rap.

News

Five unusual student jobs you can find at UNM

Danielle Prokop | February 11

Working on campus doesn’t always mean sitting behind a desk or patroling the halls as a Residential Advisor. If you’re looking for a way to get some hands-on experience in your field, or just some cash on the side, you might want to check out these jobs offered at the University of New Mexico.

Culture

Four internships to help you get a head start

Luisa Pennington | February 11

As internships open up and deadlines are quickly approach, the Lobo recognizes you may be swamped with this Spring’s coursework. This is why why we did some searching for you. For students seeking employment opportunities, here are four unique internship positions:

Culture

ASUNM Craft Studio offers fun, creative hobby

Sophia Sambrano | February 11

Sophomore Gabriela Escarcega is the executive director of the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico Craft Studio, where she oversees all studio programming and staff. The ASUNM Craft Studio is a jewelry and craft workshop open to UNM students, staff and community members and houses several student employees. As a studio arts minor, Gabriela learned of the job during a summer arts apprenticeship.

News

The secrets to perfecting your job interview

Anthony Jackson | February 11

Applying for jobs is a time investment, but sometimes the return can yield a chance to get your foot in the door. The interview can be one of the most loathsome parts of the process — you have to dress up and speak without stumbling over your words. It’s a little known fact that every semester the University of New Mexico has classes to teach students how to do their best during an interview, Communication and Journalism 344. Evan Ashworth, is part of the term teaching faculty in the C&J Department — he also taught the interviewing class.

News

Governor Lujan Grisham appoints five new UNM regents

Anthony Jackson | February 9

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced her appointment of five new members of the University of New Mexico Board of Regents on Saturday, according to a press release from her administration. Those nominees will now be sent to the senate for a confirmation vote at the New Mexico State Legislature. Lujan Grisham nominated three women and two men: Sandra K. Begay, nominated for a four-year term; Kimberly Sanchez Rael, nominated for a six-year term; Douglas M. Brown, nominated for a four-year term; Robert Schwartz, nominated for a six-year term; and Melissa Henry, a UNM student nominated for a two-year Student Regent position.

News

ASUNM budget dwindles in latest meeting

Justin Garcia | February 7

Four weeks into the spring semester, over $25,000 was appropriated to 11 student organizations at Wednesday's Associated Students of the University of New Mexico Full Senate meeting. With about $40,000 spent this semester, there is just under $64,000 left in the ASUNM budget for fiscal year 2018. According to ASUNM budget documents, Senators appropriated over $68,000 in the fall semester. Finance Chair Holly Gallegos said she was concerned that funding could run out before the semester ends. She added that most of the big appropriation requests had already gone through, however.

News

Krebs charged by New Mexico Attorney General on five counts

Kyle Land and Cameron Goeldner | February 7

The New Mexico Attorney General’s Office has formally charged former Athletic Director for the University of New Mexico, Paul Krebs, with five criminal complaints. The complaints listed include money laundering, tampering with evidence and fraud amounting to a total of $20,000. “We are focused on the misuse of public tax dollars that should go to higher education opportunities for our students,” said Attorney General Hector Balderas in a written statement. “We are prepared to present this important case at trial.” In an interview with the Daily Lobo, Attorney General spokesperson David Carl said Krebs would not be placed under arrest at this time, adding that any future decision relating to the matter would be decided upon by the courts.

UNM Men's Basketball Against San Diego State

Sports

Men's Basketball: UNM comes alive in second half for big win over San Diego State

Robert Maler | February 7

Dreamstyle Arena aka The Pit has historically been a tough place for opponents to get a win, but that hadn't been the case for the University of New Mexico men's basketball team so far this season. New Mexico (10-12, 4-6 MW) entered Tuesday evening's game against San Diego State with a losing record, 5-6, at home. And the Lobos started to fall behind early — another undesired trend — trailing by double digits within the first five minutes of the game.

News

Free HIV/AIDS testing to be held in the SUB

February 7

The University of New Mexico will recognize National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Feb. 7, by holding free, confidential testing from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Student Union Building, in Cherry Silver and the Alumni rooms on the third floor. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Human Immunodeficiency Virus — or HIV — is a condition that kills vital T-cells weakening immune responses. It’s transmitted through mixing body fluids such as blood, semen, breast milk and in utero transmission. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the final and most severe phase of HIV infection, and is subject to opportunistic infections or cancers, which weak immune responses cannot fight off. N’MPower is a under Planned Parenthood leadership in New Mexico, and will be assisting in providing HIV testing at UNM.

Opinion

Column: Homelessness affects students as well

Andrew Gunn | February 7

Raoul Thompson is one of the many thousands of undergraduates enrolled at the University of New Mexico. He attends classes, participates in student organizations and spends endless hours studying at Zimmerman Library. His aspirations of obtaining a degree and excelling mirror the ambitions of many students on university and college campuses around New Mexico and the rest of the United States. He has a hunger to prove himself and mold his life into one of success, on his own terms. He also has a secret. Thompson has no house, no apartment, no condominium — no bed to go home to at night. He has been experiencing homelessness off and on again since 2013.

Opinion

The arguments for and against the Oxford comma

February 7

Few grammatical debates have created more controversy than the Oxford Comma. Below, ASUNM Attorney General Emily Hartshorn and Daily Lobo Editor-in-Chief Kyle Land attempt to argue for and against the usage of the hotly debated punctuation mark. No matter which side you fall on, hopefully this gives you an insight as to why others use or do not use the serial comma.

Culture

Art exhibit celebrates women and coding

Sophia Sambrano | February 5

Master’s of fine arts student Amy Traylor’s art exhibit, “Making House,” imagines new futures where women are able to create their own realities through computer coding. The exhibit showcases textiles, prints, 3D projections and a virtual reality experience. At the exhibit’s opening reception on Feb. 1 at the University of New Mexico’s Center for Fine Arts (CFA) Downtown Studio, gallery attendees were able to experience Traylor’s reality in many forms. “Everything in the room is made with code,” Traylor said.

News

City hosts ABQ Artwalk

Tiffani Watteyne | February 5

On the first Friday of every month, the ABQ Artwalk comes to Downtown Albuquerque. The event allows artists across New Mexico to come and receive more exposure of their artwork. A variety of artists participate — painters, jewelers, musicians and much more. This year’s first Artwalk had 23 locations participating in the event. Artists at the Artwalk included La Luna Bakery. The vegan community was in need of representation in the Artwalk. After being sought out by coordinator, Victor Florrez, La Luna Bakery was added to the list of locations for the event. “I don’t think it’s the art that brings in the customers, it’s the artists themselves and we love having them here to show off their stuff,” said Maria Galipeau, owner of La Luna Bakery.

Culture

Cat cafe offers yoga classes

Anthony Jackson | February 5

Tables and chairs pushed to the edge of the wall created a wide open space at Catopia, a new cat cafe in Northeast Albuquerque. One by one, yoga mats of various colors were unrolled on the wooden floor as the cafe’s residents introduced themselves to guests in workout wear. The assortment of calico, grey and tabbys of all shapes and sizes walked through aisles that the guests made. “It’s also a fun place for people to hang out — by being here, they’re helping socialize the cats and makes them a little more adoptable when they’re used to being around people,” said Sandy Dierks, the owner of Catopia. “That’s our underlying purpose is to get these guys homes.”

Music

J.I.D. packs the SUB in sold-out show

Katie Monette | February 4

On Friday, the University of New Mexico Student Union Building ballrooms were transformed from a drab conference space into an electric concert scene to host rappers Aphelion Barz and J.I.D. “I thought it was gonna be a little weird, just because I’ve never heard of anything (like this) in the SUB,” said Julian Garcia, who attended the concert. Aphelion Barz kicked the show off, hyping up the crowd with chants of 5-0-5.

News

UNM Athletics runs then pulls Trump Hotels ad

Justin Garcia | February 3

If you blinked, you might have missed it. If you saw it, you could have been eligible for a three night stay at one of 13 Trump Hotel locations. This was according to an advertisement that ran on the University of New Mexico Athletics Department’s Facebook page on Friday night, but has since been pulled down. The caption above the ad read, “Calling all Lobo’s! We want to send you on a luxury getaway. One lucky winner will choose from the eleven amazing Trump Hotel properties. Enter here to win a trip of unparalleled service and extraordinary experiences!”