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Volleyball: Lobos stun Utah State Aggies with a five-set victory

Elizabeth Bolke and Izabella Kubiak-Reseigh | November 11

The University of New Mexico volleyball team won in a nail-biting five-set victory over the Utah State University Aggies on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Lobos beat two Mountain West rival teams in one week, whiplashing UNM fans after their previous nine consecutive losses. UNM rose to 11-13 overall and 4-10 in conference play, keeping the door open for a tournament appearance. Head Coach Jon Newman-Gonchar attributed his team's two wins at home to their resilience on the court and their motivation for a tournament.

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Winter storm leaves thousands of New Mexicans without power, trees damaged

Leila Chapa and Paloma Chapa | November 11

On Thursday, Nov. 7, a winter storm caused 50,000 people to lose power throughout the northern half of New Mexico. Impacted areas included Albuquerque, Valencia County, Santa Fe County and Sandoval County, according to Public Service Company of New Mexico spokesperson Jeff Buell. The University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Public Schools were closed on Nov. 7 due to the snow. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared two statewide emergecies Nov. 7, providing $1.5 million to state agencies that were responding to the impacts of the storm, according to a press release.

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Culture

A guide to post-election mental health resources on campus

Lily Alexander | November 11

A report this year by the American Psychological Association showed that the presidential election was a significant source of stress for 69% of adults. “The future of our nation” served as a significant source of stress for 77% of adults. Below are various resources the University of New Mexico provides that may help students or employees struggling with their mental health following the presidential election. A complete list of mental health resources can be found at mentalhealth.unm.edu.

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From ‘concrete pond’ to ‘center of peace’: Students react to Duck Pond renovation

Shin Thant Hlaing | November 11

The University of New Mexico Duck Pond is scheduled for renovations from Nov. 6 until late spring 2025. Originally named University Pond, the Duck Pond was previously an artificial structure built over the area of a parking lot that lacked surrounding foliage. University Pond was perceived as an obtrusive, tacky structure, until the introduction of ducks made it an “instant hit” among students, according to UNM Campus History. The Daily Lobo called the pond the “Concrete Pond” in an article that ran on Oct. 8, 1975. Today’s Duck Pond, as UNM Over the Years put it, is “almost never devoid of student life.”

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ASUNM denies Lawbook amendment

Elliott Wood | November 11

On Wednesday, Nov. 6, the Associated Students at the University of New Mexico passed 10 appropriations and one bill after ultimately denying a bill that would have, in part, created a new role in ASUNM. Bill 12F would have amended the ASUNM Lawbook to create a position for a student advocate who would have represented any student acting as a defendant in an ASUNM case. The bill also would have allowed for more extensive questioning of witnesses in court procedures.

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Students react to Trump's election

Elizabeth Bolke and LaKya Brents | November 11

On Wednesday, Nov. 6, former President Donald Trump was reelected as president of the United States. Students at the University of New Mexico met the news with mixed reactions. Freshman Arykah Melton and chairperson of student organization Powerful Movement of Educated Sistas, said she is saddened and worried by the election results. She said before the election, she believed Vice President Kamala Harris would win and become the first president who is a woman of color. “There wasn’t a doubt in my mind until I started watching the polls,” Melton said.

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Football: The big bad Lobos defeat San Diego State Aztecs

Izabella Kubiak-Reseigh | November 11

The University of New Mexico Lobos won 21-16 against the San Diego State University Aztecs on Friday, Nov. 8. The Lobos sandwiched a disappointing mid-quarter performance with an exciting beginning and end, ultimately securing the conference win. The Lobos are now 4-6 overall. They only need two more wins to be bowl-eligible this season. UNM led an explosive first quarter with two huge plays by running back Eli Sanders. Sanders had two rushing touchdowns of over 50-yards — one being a devastating 68 yards that left the Aztecs scrambling. Sanders finished the game with 16 carries for 173 yards and two touchdowns — a testimony to the Lobos’ fiery offense.

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Women’s basketball: Lobos bounce back with a win against Morehead State

Maria Fernandez | November 11

The University of New Mexico women’s basketball team took on the Morehead State University Eagles at The Pit on Thursday, Nov. 7. The Lobos won 66-56. The Lobos were fresh off their 80-78 loss against Northern Arizona University on Nov. 4. They came back with improvements on rebounding and defense, Head Coach Mike Bradbury said. The Lobos ran a strong offense for most of the game, thwarting multiple layup attempts by Morehead State, but struggled to consistently put points on the scoreboard.

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Volleyball: Lobos beat Nevada, breaking losing streak

Izabella Kubiak-Reseigh | November 11

The University of New Mexico Lobos were starving for a win after nine consecutive volleyball losses, breaking their losing streak in four sets against the Nevada Wolf Pack on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 7. Head Coach Jon Newman-Gonchar said the results proved the team’s grit. “This team has had a challenging past few weeks, but they have never backed down, and kept committed,” Newman-Gonchar said. “We can’t wait to do it again.”

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Men's basketball: Lobos tip the season off with an opening night win

Rodney Prunty | November 7

The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team tipped the season off against the Nicholls State University Colonels on Monday, Nov. 4. The reigning Mountain West champs came into the game looking to start the season off right. They did just that, beat the Colonels 91-84 to start off the season 1-0. It was obvious in the first half that the Lobos were a bit rusty to begin. They could barely shoot from the three-point line. The Lobos shot a horrendous 18.2% from three. With their three-point game off, the Lobos focused more on their inside game and let center Nelly Junior Joseph go to work down deep.

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Students evacuate from Mitchell Hall after skateboard catches on fire

Lauren Lifke | November 7

At about 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, University of New Mexico students evacuated from Mitchell Hall after an electric skateboard inside the building caught on fire. It is unclear who owned the skateboard or how the fire started, according to UNM Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Cinnamon Blair. Classes will not be held in Mitchell Hall until at least Thursday, Nov. 7 while officials make sure the area is safe, she said. UNM was closed Nov. 7 due to weather.

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New Mexico Election Day recap

Lily Alexander , Addison Fulton , Nate Bernard and Paloma Chapa | November 6

Former President Donald Trump won the presidential election on Wednesday, Nov. 6, after winning enough electoral college votes. Vice President Kamala Harris won New Mexico by about 50,000 votes, according to The Associated Press. Republicans also took control of the United States Senate. Control of the U.S. House of Representatives had not been called by 8 a.m. Wednesday. Here’s how the U.S. Senate and congressional races went in New Mexico.

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New Mexicans vote to pass all bonds on ballot

Maria Fernandez | November 6

Along with the presidential and congressional races on Tuesday’s ballots, New Mexicans had the chance to vote for bonds. The results are as follows, according to the New York Times: Bond question one, which would issue $30.75 million to upgrade facilities for senior citizens, had a 70% vote in favor as of 3 a.m. Wednesday morning.

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What issues do our readers care about the most this election season?

Lauren Lifke | November 5

In August, the Daily Lobo partnered with other newsrooms throughout the state to create a survey that asked readers which issues they care about the most this election season. There were 27 responses to the Daily Lobo survey. Participants were given the option to rank the top three most important issues to them during the upcoming election. Out of the 22 options, the “economy/cost of living” category was deemed most important based on a ranked-choice analysis. The second most important issue to voters was democracy. Climate change was third, followed closely by abortion, international policy, health care and LGBTQ+ rights.

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Albuquerque City Council moves forward with AI policy implementation

Addison Fulton | November 4

On Oct. 21, the Albuquerque City Council voted on a resolution to establish a working group designed to develop an artificial intelligence policy for the City of Albuquerque. Resolution R-24-81 allocates $50,000 to supporting the creation of an Artificial Intelligence Policy Working Group, which will go toward addressing an AI policy for the City. This includes creating a “prioritization matrix” — identifying potential uses and misuses of AI, according to the resolution. The group will also be charged with creating clear and universally understood definitions of “key terms related to AI development and implementation.”

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UNM researchers make discovery about human sleep using fly brains

Arly Garcia | November 4

Last month, a research team led by University of New Mexico professor Mubarak Hussain Syed uncovered a link between neural stem cell development and adult sleep behaviors. Using research from fly brains, researchers found evidence to support the idea that sleep problems in humans are rooted in adolescent development. “We wanted to know what makes sleep neurons ‘sleep-promoting neurons,’” Syed said. Stem cells are unique because they can self-replicate and differentiate into different types of cells. Neural stem cells are crucial to understanding the neural circuits of the brain, according to the UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center.

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REVIEW: “BRAT” remix album transports listeners

Elijah Ritch | November 4

On Oct. 11, Charli xcx released the long-awaited remix album of her zeitgeist-defining record “BRAT.” The new project, entitled “Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat,” features remixes of all 15 tracks on “BRAT,” alongside remixes of two of the album’s three bonus tracks. Every song features at least one new artist, each of whom brings their own sensibilities to Charli’s maximalist vision of life as an endless cycle of sex, drugs and 120 bpm. Part of why the “BRAT” remix album works so well is because the songs are actually remixes. In a pop landscape where music is produced and marketed as quickly and cheaply as possible, remixes have become divorced from their original purpose.

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Culture

Guild Cinema November preview

Elijah Ritch | November 4

Albuquerque’s Guild Cinema, located in Nob Hill within walking distance of campus, is unlike any other place in the city. While the Guild shows some mainstream current films and old favorites, it also consistently screens indie films, local productions, works by University of New Mexico alums, and older films that otherwise wouldn’t see a rerelease in Albuquerque. Here are some highlights from its November schedule.

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Sports

This town ain’t big enough for both of us

Rodney Prunty | November 4

The Lobos’ offense seemed to get back to form against the University of Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday, Nov. 2. There was a standout performance on the offensive side of the ball from running back Eli Sanders, who accumulated 205 yards rushing and two touchdowns while averaging 12 yards per carry. Unfortunately, there are no moral victories in football; you either win or you lose. Despite the great display of offense, the defense could not do its job. The Lobos ended up losing 49-45. The Lobos came out aggressive in the first quarter with a fast-paced offense. On the Lobos’ first drive, they advanced all the way down the field, finding the end zone in only two minutes and 27 seconds. They went for two but failed.

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Students respond to McDonald’s E. coli outbreak

Rodney Prunty | November 4

As of Wednesday, Oct. 30,  90 people across 13 states, including New Mexico, have gotten sick with E. coli after eating food containing onions from McDonald’s, according to the Associated Press. The New Mexico Department of Health released a public health alert declaring the intent to investigate the situation after identifying five cases, including one hospitalization, in Bernalillo County. There are no current additional suspected cases in the state, David Morgan, New Mexico Department of Health public information officer, wrote in an email to the Daily Lobo.