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Only 17 percent of Distinguished Professors at UNM are female

Derek Olsen | August 13

A list of Distinguished Professors on the Provost’s website shows that since the 2004-2005 academic year, the University of New Mexico has promoted 92 professors to this rank. Out of those 92, 16 of them are women. Dr. Alex Lubin said the Office of the Provost is fully aware of this disparity and its employees are working to remedy it. Lubin is the associate provost for faculty development. He has been with UNM since 2002, when he was an assistant professor in the Department of American Studies. One of his responsibilities includes managing the Distinguished Professor process.

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Stephen Hull named new director of UNM Press

Derek Olsen | August 12

The new director of the University of New Mexico Press will be Stephen Hull, who starts on September 17. Richard Schuetz is currently the interim director of UNM Press and has been for about a year. When Hull takes over, Schuetz will transition to the position of associate director of business affairs. Schuetz is from Waco, Texas, where he earned his B.A. in business from Baylor University. He received his MBA from the University of Central Florida and has been with UNM Press since 2002.

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Music

G-Eazy and co. own the night at Isleta Amphitheater

Colton Newman | August 12

One of Albuquerque’s most loyal recording artists, G-Eazy, blew through the 505 for a show full of bangers on his “Endless Summer Tour,” with help from Lil Uzi Vert, Ty Dolla $ign, P-Lo, Murda Beatz and more. Opener Ty Dolla $ign brought his much welcomed lush vocals to a trap filled concert with selections from his albums, “Free TC” and “Beach House 3.” Ty entered his performance with dreads tied back, fully clothed and filling the air with lavish radio hits and soulful vocals. Ty ended his set with dreads lashing in every direction, his tattooed chest on full display and playing a cover of Post Malone’s “Psycho” which he is heavily featured on. Co-headliner Lil Uzi Vert, mostly known for his assisted entrance into the mainstream with his feature on the Migos massive hit, “Bad and Boujee,” has since found his own fame through his hit “XO TOUR Llif3.” Uzi’s set was littered with an abundance of satanic references which brought an interesting aspect of darkness and grime to a fairly commercial tour. In the end Uzi was one of the highlights of the evening, as his setlist was well constructed with songs flowing effortlessly from one to another.

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News

UNM scientists study 4.6 billion year old meteorite

Mikhaela Smith | August 12

Researchers at the University of New Mexico, NASA’s Johnson Space Center and Arizona State University recently had their research titled Silica-rich volcanism in the Early Solar System Dated at 4.565 Ga published in Nature Communications after uncovering the oldest igneous meteorite on record. The meteorite, known as Northwest Africa (NWA) 11119, is 4.6 billion years old, making it 65 million years older than Earth and 2 million years younger than the earliest fragments of the solar system, according to UNM professor and Director of the Institute of Meteoritics Carl Agee.

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UPDATE: Attorney General says Regents violated Open Meetings Act, UNM denies wrongdoing

Danielle Prokop | August 10

The New Mexico Attorney General’s office sent a letter to the University of New Mexico stating last month’s Board of Regents meeting to cut sports “violated” the state’s Open Meetings Act (OMA). In response, the University said it did nothing wrong. “Although this issue is moot in light of the upcoming meeting and agenda, the University would nevertheless like to address the alleged non-compliance because (1) it was never the University's intent to be vague or overly broad in the agenda item and (2) the University believes that the agenda item complied with the guidance provided by the AG Compliance Guide,” Associate University Counsel Patrick Hart wrote in a letter.

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Sports

Football: UNM alum Urlacher inducted into Football Hall of Fame

Robert Maler | August 6

Former University of New Mexico football player Brian Urlacher was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on Saturday. Urlacher was part of eight inductees that comprised the 2018 Hall of Fame class. He was a first-ballot selection after having played his entire NFL career with the Chicago Bears, joining some elite company as one of just 318 total Hall of Fame members. But he also became the fourth Chicago Bear middle linebacker to join the ranks, rewriting the record book along the way as the team’s leading tackler — continuing the team’s impressive tradition of legendary players at that position to wreak havoc against opponents on the field.

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Music

The Rise of G-Eazy

Colton Newman | August 3

Most recording artists seemingly appear out of thin air and their rise to fame seems almost random, something they just happened upon. Gerald Earl Gillum otherwise known by his superstar persona G-Eazy, on the other hand has publicly fought his way to the top with the goal of fame and fortune always just out of grasp until his 2016 hit “Me, Myself and I.” G-Eazy is a Bay Area native who wears his homage proudly and has continuously given back to his community through fundraisers and community events. Although a household name now, many day-one fans can look back to his days of rapping over 50s and 60s-esque beats and features in what was his first form of slick back hair and an his unemotional stone face.

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Culture

Photo Story: Thousands gather for 2018 Summerfest

Madison Spratto | August 3

Thousands gathered on July 21 to celebrate a U.S. historic treasure — Route 66. Nob Hill in Albuquerque came to life during the Route 66 Summerfest with live music, including headliner Irma Thomas, known as the Soul Queen of New Orleans. Central Avenue from Girard Boulevard to Washington Street was lined with street performers, vendors and food trucks.The heat didn’t stop Burqueños of all ages from rock climbing, dancing and carnival games. The Old Route 66 Car Show brought some of that old fashion feel back to the road with more than two blocks of cars lined up, hoods popped.

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UNM grad begins business career at Cheba Hut

Justin Garcia | July 31

The lunch rush has come and gone at Chēba Hut. Its employees shuffle around cleaning tables and helping customers. Isaac Montoya is working the register. As a Pink Floyd song reaches its climax, Montoya finishes inputting a customer’s order, a French Dip sandwich named after a strand of weed, the AK-47. As the customer heads towards his table, he’s wearing a smile he didn’t have when he came in. Montoya is a graduate of the Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico, and the franchise owner of the Albuquerque Chēba Hut.

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UNM ranked among most LGBTQ-friendly online campuses

Derek Olsen | July 31

The University of New Mexico’s online college has been ranked as one of the most affordable and LGBTQ-friendly universities in the nation. OnlineU is a website that annually publishes many lists of the most affordable online U.S colleges. Their lists differ based on various demographic traits. This year, UNM rank 11th on their list of most affordable LGBTQ-friendly online colleges.

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Culture

Movie Review: "I Feel Pretty" fails at promoting body positivity

Timber Mabes | July 26

Released on April 20, “I Feel Pretty” was one of the most exciting upcoming movies of the year because it was produced by and starred A-List comedian, Amy Schumer. Best known for her recent role in the 2015 film “Trainwreck” and her long history of work as a popular stand-up comedian, Schumer’s casting provided this film with a lot of potential.

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Opinion

Column: Why I still believe in UNM

Kyle Land | July 22

To say that morale is low at the University of New Mexico would be a dramatic understatement. Following the Board of Regents’ approval of eliminating four sports from the University, including the successful and beloved men’s soccer program, feelings toward New Mexico’s flagship institution have soured beyond recognition.

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Sports

Full Analysis: Board of Regents accept reduction in sports

Robert Maler | July 19

Hundreds of people were packed into the ballroom at Thursday's University of New Mexico Board of Regents meetings at the Student Union Building, where the fate of several sports programs hung in the balance. The meeting lasted nearly four hours as dozens of advocates — head coaches, current and former student-athletes, alumni and other members of the community — made statements to the regents urging them to table the issue or reject the motion to eliminate sports. But the parade of testimonials from supporters wasn't enough to sway the minds of the board, which voted unanimously to approve the proposal submitted by NM President Garnett Stokes and Athletic Director Eddie Nuñez to eliminate four sports programs and impose roster management mandates on two others.

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News

Regents approve recommendation to cut four sports

Daily Lobo Staff | July 19

Boos and jeers rang out as the Board of Regents unanimously approved a proposal by the Athletic Department to eliminate four sports from the University of New Mexico. The sports included Men's Soccer, Women's Beach Volleyball, the diving portion of Women's Swimming & Diving, and both Men and Women's Skiing. Track and Field is also receiving a sizable reduction in athletes, but will remain a sport at the University. The decision affects a total of 63 athletes and was made, in part, due to struggles the Athletic Department has had with finances and Title IX compliance.

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UNM community reacts to Athletics cuts

Madison Spratto and Austin Tyra | July 19

The final whistle will be blown for four University of New Mexico sports next July. After an emotional four and a half hour special Board of Regents meeting, the regents voted unanimously to cut men’s soccer, beach volleyball, women’s diving from the swimming and diving team, and men’s and women’s skiing.

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Sports

UNM recommends cutting four sports, pending regent vote

Cameron Goeldner | July 18

The University of New Mexico Athletic Department will cut men's soccer, women's diving, men's and women's skiing and beach volleyball, pending a vote from the Board of Regents.

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News

Six UNM faculty become Distinguished Professors

Derek Olsen | July 18

Multiple professors at the University of New Mexico were promoted s to the rank of Distinguished Professor last week. The recipients are professors Timothy Graham, Greg Taylor, Vallabh Shah, Mohamed El-Genk, Karl Karlstrom and Mahmoud Taha. Distinguished Professor is the highest rank and title one can earn at UNM. The process of becoming one is exceptionally thorough and unarguably objective. The process begins by a professor being nominated by a colleague, but the nomination is not required to originate from a colleague in the same department.

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News

Three killed, dozens injured in bus crash on I-25

Kyle Land | July 16

During a journey from Denver to El Paso, a bus carrying dozens of people crashed and flipped on its side on Interstate 25 near Bernalillo, killing at least three people and injuring 24, according to a Sandoval County Sheriff's Office press release. The press release stated that initial findings have indicated that the bus crash was part of a series of accidents that occurred around 2 a.m. Sunday morning. The first accident involved a truck rear-ending a car while heading southbound on I-25. The truck’s driver was ejected while the truck continued moving into oncoming traffic.

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Opinion

Column: My trip to Italy

Mikhaela Smith | July 15

Spaghetti alla carbonara in Rome, squid ink pasta in Venice, Margherita pizza in Naples and gelato everywhere in between. These are just some of the dishes I had the opportunity to try this summer during my five-week study abroad experience in Italy. I do not speak a word of Italian, but I took a leap of faith and traveled with a University of New Mexico professor and three other UNM students to the hilltop town of Perugia, Italy to take a course called Writing Italian Food at the Umbra Institute.

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Music

Music Review: Deafheaven continue to break barriers on new album

Kyle Land | July 15

Those unfamiliar with the world of heavy metal music might be surprised to find out what an insular universe the genre really is. For a scene filled with outcasts, loners and other "rejects" of society, those heavily involved in its subculture are often quick to accuse others of bastardizing and muddying the music they hold so dear. Deafheaven are no strangers to such labels. Formed in 2010 in San Francisco, Deafheaven are one of the biggest and most controversial acts to come out of the atmospheric black metal scene that seemed to explode in popularity over the past decade. Their sounds venture far beyond typical metal sounds, incorporating features of post-rock, shoegaze and post-hardcore into their aesthetic.