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UNMPD to begin using body-worn cameras

Lauren Lifke and Lily Alexander | August 26

The University of New Mexico Police Department will obtain and begin using body-worn cameras within the next six months. The decision follows reporting in November 2023 and March of this year by the Daily Lobo that discussed a loophole in a 2020 statute requiring most New Mexico police departments to use the devices. The Daily Lobo’s investigation — along with reporting from KOB in April — prompted new discussions about UNMPD getting body cameras, UNM Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Cinnamon Blair said.

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Culture

OPINION: Magic mirror on the wall, who’s the most profitable of them all?

Addison Fulton | August 26

At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on Aug. 11, Disney announced plans to build Villains Land as a new expansion of the Magic Kingdom section of Walt Disney World. The area will be themed around iconic Disney villains from various films. The promotional video posted to the Disney Parks Instagram teased Lady Tremaine from “Cinderella,” Gaston from “Beauty and the Beast” and the fairest of them all: the Evil Queen from “Snow White.” Disney is probably attempting to draw in more visitors and ticket sales with the announcement of Villains Land, seeing as the parks are no longer drawing in the revenue they once did. Reuters reported earlier this month that Disney's experiences segment ,that includes parks and consumer products, recorded an operating income drop of 3%.

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Stokes discloses UNM Foundation holdings

Lily Alexander and Nate Bernard | August 23

University of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes disclosed UNM Foundation holdings in her “President’s Weekly Perspective” email on Monday, Aug. 19. The 83-page document lists the funds the UNM Foundation invests in, but only lists the individual investments within 25 out of 84 of those funds. The investments within a fund are known as “securities.” This comes ahead of the first Board of Regents meeting of the academic year on Thursday, Aug. 22, during which Stokes is expected to discuss the disclosure, according to the UNM Palestine Solidarity Camp Instagram. The meeting will take place at the UNM Valencia campus.

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Pro-Palestine rally in held in Old Town

Leila Chapa and Paloma Chapa | August 21

On the morning of Sunday, Aug. 18, over 100 people gathered at Tiguex Park for a pro-Palestine rally and march calling for a permanent ceasefire and an arms embargo on Israel. The Albuquerque rally was one of several “Not Another Bomb” rallies that took place in cities across the country before the Democratic National Convention, which began on Monday, Aug. 19, according to Mother Jones. Uncommitted New Mexico primarily led the rally. “Uncommitted” is a national movement applying pressure on the Democratic Party and warning that they could lose voters this presidential election without an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and an arms embargo on Israel, according to Politico.

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Mayor Keller delivers State of the City address

Paloma Chapa | August 19

On the evening of Saturday, Aug. 17, the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo welcomed over 1,300 people to watch Mayor Tim Keller’s sixth State of the City address. Two topics that surfaced frequently throughout the address were the challenges of crime and the unhoused community in Albuquerque. Keller also mentioned the issues of gun violence and fentanyl. Keller highlighted some of the City’s upcoming projects and initiatives, including $200 million for redeveloping Downtown and the expansion of the Gateway Center, which he said will accept hundreds of unhoused individuals and families and provide them with health resources.

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News

Crime brief: Week of Aug. 11

Lauren Lifke | August 19

From Sunday, Aug. 11 through Saturday, Aug. 17, there were 19 crimes reported on or near the University of New Mexico campus that were entered into its daily crime log. The crimes listed below were entered into the log during the week. The list includes crimes that were entered last week but allegedly occurred before that. It does not include crimes that may have occurred but weren’t entered into the log.

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Sports

A look at the Lobos and New Mexico athletes in the Paris Olympics

Leila Chapa and Paloma Chapa | August 19

Sixteen athletes with connections to New Mexico competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics, according to the Albuquerque Journal. The athletes represent 10 different countries, many of whom are former Lobos. Here is a breakdown of the Olympic sports that New Mexico athletes competed in. Track and field Weini Kelati is a former University of New Mexico cross country athlete originally from Eritrea; at 27 years old she represented the United States in Paris. As a Lobo, she was the Mountain West individual champion and was the conference’s Athlete of The Year twice, according to Go Lobos.

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News

PATS doubles ticket fines, increases permit prices

Lily Alexander and Nate Bernard | August 19

Over the summer, University of New Mexico Parking and Transportation Services increased fines for parking citations from $25 to $50. This is one of a handful of changes PATS made to its operations ahead of the 2024-25 academic year amid student criticism. PATS also increased rates for permits. Costs for campus resident permits and commuter permits increased by 3%. Costs for Reserved Proximity Tier 1 and 2 permits — reserved for faculty and staff — increased by 7% and 5%, respectively.

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Culture

OPINION: A Daily Lobo photographer’s guide to New York City

Maria Fernandez | August 19

This summer, I took a trip to visit New York City. A vibrant, youthful place, “The City that Never Sleeps” is overflowing with bright lights, live music everywhere you look and some of the best food I’ve ever tasted. I visited almost every major picture-worthy and memorable spot across three of the five boroughs and these are my top picks. Brooklyn Bridge Park Brooklyn Bridge Park is by far one of the coolest sights to catch in New York City. Nestled along the western edge of Brooklyn, this park offers stunning views along the waterfront of the Manhattan skyline and the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.

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News

OPINION: Contribute to the Daily Lobo’s election coverage

Lily Alexander | August 19

When I stepped into the role of editor-in-chief of the Daily Lobo at the University of New Mexico, I told my colleagues that we would never report from the perspectives of people in power. Instead, we would report from the perspectives of the people affected by the decisions of people in power. Our coverage of the upcoming unparalleled general election will stick to this idea. To do so, we need your voices. We want to broaden our reach beyond the conversations our reporters have time for between classes and the other responsibilities that come with being student journalists. Those are valuable, too, but we want to increase the scope of our connection with the campus community.

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Culture

Albu-crazy Film Fest raises funds for local film

Addison Fulton | August 19

On Saturday, Aug. 10, the Guild Cinema hosted the third annual Albu-crazy Film Fest Fundraiser, a charity film festival to raise funds for local film. The New Mexico Film Foundation and the OffSet Web Series jointly presented the festival and charity auction. Tickets were $5, and raffle tickets for various prizes were an additional dollar. The OffSet was originally founded in 2017 by “G.I.” — “Good Intentions” — Joe Lonesome as a way to highlight local talent and allow newer filmmakers a chance to explore the film industry and make art and connections in a friendly, low-stakes environment.

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Opinion

OPINION: Tim Walz: America’s wholesome dad?

Shin Thant Hlaing | August 16

According to the internet, Kamala Harris is “brat” and Tim Walz is “Midwest Princess,” both references to artists who have had meteoric successes in 2024: Charli XCX and Chappell Roan, respectively. Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Walz as her running mate in the 2024 presidential race on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Walz’s experience as governor, midwestern appeal, chemistry with Harris, social media energy and more help explain why Harris chose him and what he brings to the table policy-wise.

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Culture

REVIEW: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ might be the resurrection Marvel needed

Elizabeth Secor | August 12

“Deadpool & Wolverine,” released on July 26, was an anticipated summer blockbuster for me as a fan of the last two movies in the series. The film, directed by Shawn Levy, did not disappoint. It became one of my favorite recent Marvel Cinematic Universe-released projects, maybe even since “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021). When the Walt Disney Company — which owns Marvel — got the rights to Deadpool after acquiring 20th Century Fox in 2019, I was apprehensive of what Disney would do with the raunchy, F-bomb-dropping, R-rated antihero. However, it did not tone him down.

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News

UNM psychology department members release statement supporting campus protesters

Leila Chapa and Paloma Chapa | August 12

On July 19, individuals from the University of New Mexico psychology department delivered a statement to UNM leadership, calling for the University to drop all charges against pro-Palestine protesters and to support student rights to activism and free speech. The statement also highlighted the potential mental health effects of the responses by UNM leadership and police to the UNM Palestine Solidarity Encampment, dismantled by police in May. “We are alarmed with these reported incidents of police violence against peaceful protestors, as these actions infringe on students’ civil liberties and right to peaceful protest. Police violence negatively impacts mental health and social determinants of health,” the statement reads. On July 26, the Board of Regents acknowledged receipt of the statement via email. As of Sunday, Aug. 11, UNM leadership has not responded to the statement.

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Over 200 crimes recorded on and near campus over the summer

Lauren Lifke | August 12

Since the end of the spring semester at the University of New Mexico, over 200   crimes on and near University properties have been reported and entered in the UNM   Police Department’s daily crime log. Each crime warrants an individual entry,   meaning that one incident can prompt more than one entry if multiple crimes were   allegedly committed. The most common types of crimes were assault and battery, totaling at 64 entries   over the summer. The second most common category included burglary, robbery   and theft-related crimes, which totaled 48 entries. The 10 total categories of crime also include property crime, noncompliance with   law enforcement officers and Violence Against Women Act-related offenses: sexual   assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and related crimes.

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Culture

First-year fast track: Advice from around campus

Marcela Johnson | August 12

New Mexico students. This is what the community said first-years need to know to get started right. “Trust your own pace and trust yourself,” Kaycee Stine, a sophomore majoring in theatre, said. Although it can be cool to be part of clubs, starting the college experience is something completely unique and it is important to protect your peace and stress levels, she said. Sophie Anderson-Haynie, a junior majoring in English-Philosophy, emphasized the importance of exploring in college. She said it is unrealistic to expect first-year students to know exactly what they want to do.

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Opinion

OPINION: ‘Kamalanomenon’: Is hope possible?

Addison Fulton | August 12

As of Aug. 11, TikTok account @kamalahq has over 3 million followers, which is no small feat. But it’s not that many people for the account of a public figure like a politician. What makes Kamala HQ different is that it’s an account dedicated to memes. And it seems to be helping her campaign. “Cool factor” and vibes may prove essential this November. As Sam Wolfson of the Guardian wrote, “Trump was almost assassinated by a sniper, but what resonated was how cool he looked in AP photos afterwards. Kamala Harris became the first Democratic nominee in modern times not to go through a primary process, but what really landed was Charli xcx tweeting ‘Kamala is brat.’”

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Culture

New Mexico runs on Humble

Addison Fulton | August 12

On Saturday, Aug. 10, Humble Coffee Co. celebrated its 10th birthday with a bash and block party at its Nob Hill location. The party was not just a celebration of Humble Coffee, but a celebration of local businesses in Albuquerque as a whole. The area around the coffee shop teemed with local artists, handmade jewelry, circus performers, taxidermy artists, tarot readers and food trucks. Event organizer and owner of Heck Yeah Vintage, Virginia Hilliard, said that part of the importance of events like the Humble birthday bash is to bring people together and give small artisans a place to showcase their wares.

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Culture

The history of the newspaper arts and culture section

Addison Fulton and Dannely Verduzco | July 26

The arts and culture section is a mainstay of many established newspapers. The Daily Lobo is no exception. The New York Times, the Washington Post and Fox News all have arts and culture desks that go by various names. People have been discussing and commenting on culture for as long as it has existed, but the prominence of the culture desk has not always been so universal. There is a delay between the advent of journalism and when journalistic publications began to dedicate print space to arts and culture. Journalism began as far back as 3400 B.C.E., when early civilizations used hieroglyphics in clay to transmit news, according to the Science Survey.

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Sports

The origin of Lobo Louie

Addison Fulton | July 26

Across the United States, over 172 sports teams – from high school to college to professional – have a wolf as their mascot, according to the Mascot Database. While the University of New Mexico’s mascot is also a wolf, the Lobo has a unique history and connection to New Mexico. UNM was founded in 1889, but for its first 30 years, the University had no official mascot. The sports teams were known only as “The University Boys” or “Varsities,” according to the UNM Traditions website. In the fall of 1920, George S. Bryan, the student manager of the football team and editor of UNM Weekly – which would later become the Daily Lobo – suggested “Lobo” as the name and mascot of the teams.