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EA rolls back College Football 27 video game microtransactions after player backlash

Max Ulz | July 15

Video game publisher EA Sports announced Friday that it will be removing paid progression microtransactions in the College Football 27 Dynasty and Road to Glory modes. This decision was made after some players boycotted the game as a form of protest until EA Sports removed the feature. Since the game’s release, players have scrutinized the company for this, since previous iterations of College Football did not require you to pay to progress in a single player, offline mode.

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UNM extends softball head coach Nicole Orgeron

Rodney Prunty | July 13

Coming off of a 28-win season, the University of New Mexico has decided to extend softball head coach Nicole Orgeron’s contract, keeping her in charge through 2028. This past season was Orgeron’s best, as the team finished with a 28-27 record (13-12 in conference), marking her first winning season since taking the position in 2022. The 28-win season isn’t just an accomplishment for Orgeron, but the program itself — it is the most wins in a season for the team since 2015. 

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OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week

Alex Joe | July 13

Where there’s a victor, there’s a loser, and sometimes, certain athletes contribute to their team’s shortcomings. These athletes are favorably called bobbleheads. Egypt's Mostafa Shoubir, Boston's Brad Stevens, and U.S. Goalkeeper Matt Freese

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News

School of Law Dean Camille Carey to serve second term

Paloma Chapa | July 12

On Monday, July 6, University of New Mexico Provost Barbara Rodriguez announced the reappointment of School of Law Dean Camille Carey, who will be serving her second term as dean of the school. Carey’s current term will conclude on June 30, 2027, and her second term will last for three years, beginning July 1, 2027, and ending on June 30, 2030, according to a statement from Rodriquez. 

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Opinion

OPINION: Football: The nails that could pop the Lobos’ tires next season

Edge Garcia | July 11

Every contender enters a season with lingering questions.  For the New Mexico Lobos, those questions aren’t about whether they can drive up the hill with a conference title on the horizon — they’re about recreating a puzzle with the same image, turning potential into production, and capitalizing on opportunities that may have slipped through their hands a season ago.

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Joe Vann to take over as Women’s Tennis head coach

Rodney Prunty | July 10

It took the University of New Mexico just one day to find their new women’s tennis head coach as on Thursday, July 9, the University named Joe Vann to the position. This announcement comes after the former head coach, Vicky Maes, announced Wednesday she would be stepping down to take a new role as the Director of the Lobo Tennis Club.

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Habtom Samuel to go pro

Elliott Wood | July 9

University of New Mexico track & field and cross country star Habtom Samuel announced Tuesday that he would be leaving the University after completing his junior year to begin his professional career via a statement on social media.  Samuel, an Eritrean native who competed as a Lobo for his entire collegiate career, would have had a fourth year of eligibility remaining, and in remarks to the media last month said he would “definitely” return next season for UNM, according to the Albuquerque Journal. 

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PHOTO STORY: Land of Enchantment celebrates 4th of July with fireworks and fun

Alex Joe | July 8

As the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary, the fireworks were out at Balloon Fiesta park for their annual Freedom of the 4th event. The event was filled with great vibes, a number of food vendors and live music before the main event: the pyrotechnic display. This year’s entertainment also included country band The Kickback Counselors, variety group Triple X, a ceremony from the Women Veteran Warriors Color Guard and a performance by WAR. 

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PHOTO STORY: World Cup brings fans together on campus

Alex Joe | July 8

This year’s FIFA World Cup has taken sports fans by storm this summer, as viewers of different backgrounds are able to support their favorite professional soccer players, as well as those representing their country. With the summertime being more quiet and calm on campus, the University of New Mexico has decided to host watch parties for World Cup games in the Student Union Building atrium to keep spirits afloat, as well as connect people.

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A Starr is born in United draw against Atlante FC

Alex Joe | July 8

Following a win vs Sacramento Republic FC during USL Championship action, New Mexico United was back at home to face Atlante FC in an international friendly on Wednesday, July 1. The game turned out to be a very competitive shootout, with United going blow for blow in a 3-3 draw. This game was about the resilience of New Mexico, who made a comeback not once, but twice to end even.

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Culture

REVIEW: Third time's the charm for Olivia Wilde with 'The Invite'

Marley Herndon | July 6

Olivia Wilde’s latest feature film, “The Invite”, welcomes you into the messy apartment and even messier lives of Joe and Angela. The film follows the couple, who have been together for many years, as they invite their upstairs neighbors to dinner.  The film wraps a simple premise into a film with wonderful filmmaking, beautiful performances from the entire quartet that make up the small cast and a script that is as smart with its set-ups and snappy dialogue as it is touching, with deeply human themes of angst and compassion.

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Lobo athletes score top honors in Mountain West conference awards

Elliott Wood | July 1

Athletes from the University of New Mexico took top honors in the Mountain West yesterday, with the announcement of multiple awards  including Male Athlete and Female Athlete of the Year for Habtom Samuel and Pamela Kosgei, respectively, and Scholar-Athlete of the Year for Akili Carris. Samuel and Kosgei’s wins mark the first time in Mountain West history that both Athletes of the Year came from the same school. 

Art

PHOTO STORY: ‘Alebrijes and Nahuales’ brings Downtown to life

Alex Joe | July 1

"Alebrijes and Nahuales" is a touring art project on display at Robinson Park in downtown Albuquerque until Friday, July 17. The pieces are wooden sculptures emulating the titular characters from Mesoamerican folklore. Originally commissioned by the city of Lille, France, the 22-foot-tall sculptures were made by artists in Mexico for an eight-month cultural festival celebrating the latter country in Lille. Among the pieces included are “The Happy Alien” by Constantino Blas,  “The Dog” by Adrian Xuana and “The Rabbit” by Maria Jimenez. 

Sports

Isotopes clip Bees’ wings in tied series

Alex Joe | July 1

Following a successful stretch at home against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, the Albuquerque Isotopes looked to build on that momentum going into their series with the Salt Lake Bees. Albuquerque had its moments, with room to improve as they split the series 3-3.

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Culture

REVIEW: ‘Star Wars’ creature feature too afraid to slow down

Elliott Wood | June 29

Last month, the first “Star Wars” film in almost seven years, subtitled “The Mandalorian and Grogu”, was released in theaters. It follows the titular Mandalorian peacekeeper Din Djarin and his very small companion on another adventure after three seasons of the show that introduced audiences to the characters in 2019.  The first big question that arises after you adapt a show into a movie tends to be, “Is it worth it?” The big budget, the advertisements and global press tour? The answer isn’t quite as obvious as the question, but after reflecting on all of its parts, this film replies “no.”

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Governor, DEA demand investigations amid claims federal agency allowed fentanyl trafficking

Elliott Wood | June 26

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has asked Attorney General Raúl Torrez   to investigate allegations by a former Drug Enforcement Agency agent that the DEA allowed tens of thousands of fentanyl pills to be trafficked into New Mexico in the name of tracing the drugs’ path to make more major arrests from 2023 to 2025, according to a statement the govorner released on Wednesday, June 24.  “If the justification for letting these pills flood our communities was that it would somehow make New Mexico safer down the road through bigger eventual busts, the results say otherwise,” the governor’s statement reads. 

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Football: Lobos continue adding to the pack

Edge Garcia | June 26

The Lobos’ recruiting department continues to score behind the scenes, helping secure six new commitments within the past week. As of publication, New Mexico is up to 15 total commits and counting for their 2027 recruiting class. 

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