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1920s-themed musical ensemble performs at Wheels Museum

Addison Fulton | January 13

On Saturday, Jan. 11, the Wheels Museum in the Albuquerque Rail Yards hosted a show by 3 On A Match Kabarett, a 1920s-themed musical duo comprised of lead singer Tina Panaro and pianist Brad Clement. The duo provided an immersive historical performance, embodying two performers in a German cabaret club around the 1920s. Both were dressed in era-appropriate costuming and the set was decorated with 1920s paraphernalia and red curtaining. The songs included only live vocals and piano accompaniments and were all roughly period-accurate lounge jazz songs in English, German and French.

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Albuquerque’s art community comes together at Lost Cultures Tea Bar

Emmett Di Mauro | January 13

On Tuesday, Jan. 7, Lost Cultures Tea Bar in Albuquerque hosted another Open Art Night: an evening occurrence from 6 p.m. through 10 p.m. every Tuesday. On these evenings, local art is combined with the social atmosphere of the tea bar. Open Art Night is a community-based art event. Anyone may stop by Lost Cultures Tea Bar and bring their own art projects from home or begin a new one. The tea bar website describes the event as a place to “connect and grow the local art scene over some pots of tea or non alcoholic beverages.”

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100 years of Jimmy Carter

Elizabeth Bolke | January 13

On Dec. 29, 2024, former President Jimmy Carter died in Plains, Georgia in the home that he shared with his wife Rosalynn Carter. During Carter’s 100 years of life, he impacted the United States with his political and nonprofit work. Carter was the 39th president of the U.S., serving from 1977-81. In 1979, Carter established the U.S. Department of Education with the purpose of strengthening the federal commitment to ensuring equal access to education, improving education quality and making federal education programs more accountable to the president, Congress and the public, according to the ED.

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Men’s basketball: Lobos remain undefeated in conference play with win over Aztecs

Jaden McKelvey-Francis | January 13

Defense was the order of the day. Coming into the game on Saturday, Jan. 11, the San Diego State University Aztecs were ranked sixth nationally in defensive efficiency. Their defense did not disappoint, as they held the Lobos to 35.8% from the field and only 21.4% from beyond the arc. However, the Lobos’ defense was equally impressive. The Lobos came out with energy bolstered by the sold-out crowd of 15,428 fans, eventually winning the game 62-48. The Lobos ended the game with seven steals and nine turnovers, compared to San Diego's 14 turnovers. The 48 points scored by the Aztecs were their lowest of the season so far, according to ESPN.

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Guild Cinema January preview

Elijah Ritch | January 13

Here are a few of the exciting films that Albuquerque’s Guild Cinema will screen during the remainder of this month. Over the past 93 years, horror maverick Tod Browning’s 1932 classic “Freaks” has built a reputation as one of the most notorious films of all time. Set in a run-down traveling circus, the film follows a group of disabled carnival workers who must contend with abuse and exploitation from their employers, the ableism of their able-bodied coworkers, and the cruel jeers of circus attendees.

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REVIEW: 1922 ‘Nosferatu’ out-vampires its remake

Nate Bernard | January 13

Perfect for a dark and stormy night with popcorn and wax vampire fangs — hopefully not at the same time — is the original 1922 “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror” directed by F. W. Murnau. The movie bests the 2024 remake “Nosferatu,” directed by Robert Eggers, in every way possible. It’s not even a contest, it’s a bloodbath. While some younger people might only recognize the original Count Orlok — the vampire known as Nosferatu — from the SpongeBob SquarePants episode “Graveyard Shift,” the 1922 Orlok is sure to change that SpongeBob smile to a shriek with his eerie and unsettling presence.

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REVIEW: ‘Wicked’ — A festivating film adaptation

Addison Fulton | January 13

I expected to hate it. In November 2024, Universal Pictures released a new film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical “Wicked,” starring drama actress Cynthia Erivo and pop star Ariana Grande. I thought this was another case of cash-grabbing, stunt-casting and dragging the name of something that I’ve loved since elementary school through the mud. Blessedly, I was completely wrong. The film looks stellar, to begin with. Everything from the costumes to the sets to the CGI animals is full of life. The color pallet is dreamy and vibrant.

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REVIEW: Not the coup of the century — ‘Mufasa’ better, not great

Addison Fulton | January 13

In December 2024, Disney released “Mufasa: The Lion King,” a live-action/photo-realistic CGI prequel to “The Lion King” that follows the origin story of Mufasa, Simba’s father and the first Lion King. The story is framed as a tale that Rafiki, the eclectic mandrill, tells to Kiara, Simba’s daughter. Mufasa — voiced by Aaron Pierre — is a young lion who loses his parents in a flash flood. He nearly drowns but is saved by Taka — voiced by Kelvin Harrison Jr. — a young lion prince who will eventually become Scar. Taka takes in Mufasa as a brother, despite his father’s hatred for strays. Mufasa is raised by the lionesses, learning to track, hunt and fight. Then, the pride is massacred by a pride of white lions led by Kiros, voiced by Mads Mikkelsen.

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Women’s basketball: Lobos take care of business against Wyoming Cowgirls

Rodney Prunty | January 13

On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team had a Mountain West showdown against the University of Wyoming Cowgirls. Each team came into the game on a three-game winning streak. It was exciting down to the final buzzer, as the Lobos secured a 73-67 victory.

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About 85 students in Coronado Hall to be relocated for spring 2025

Maria Fernandez and Elizabeth Secor | December 11

By Dec. 14, about 85 students in the 200 wings of Coronado Hall will be relocated for the entirety of the spring 2025 semester due to construction to update the bathrooms on each floor to a pod-style layout, according to an email from University of New Mexico Resident Life and Student Housing. Once the construction project’s timeline was confirmed, RLSH provided Coronado Hall residents who had to relocate “as much advance notice as possible,” according to Megan Chibanga, director of Resident Life and Student Housing at UNM.

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Guild Cinema December preview

Elijah Ritch | December 11

Here are some of the noteworthy films screening at Albuquerque’s Guild Cinema this month. From Dec. 17-19, the Guild will present a double feature of films by renowned French animator René Laloux. His seminal 1973 masterpiece “Fantastic Planet” will be presented alongside a new restoration of the original version of his 1982 film “The Time Masters.” A wild sci-fi vision from the future, “Fantastic Planet” is set on a planet where humans, called Oms, are the pets of giant blue humanoids called Draags. The film has been a midnight movie staple for 50 years — thanks to its outlandish psychedelic animation and bold countercultural message as an allegory of the evils of authoritarian governments.

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UNM Palestine solidarity encampment protesters reflect after final dismissed charges

Leila Chapa and Paloma Chapa | December 11

Last month, the final criminal charges were dismissed against protesters who were arrested during the April occupation of the University of New Mexico Student Union Building in support of Palestine. Months after the event, protesters are reflecting on its impact. UNM alum and community organizer Siihasin Hope was the only protester who had damages attached to their criminal trespass charge. Hope’s attorney’s office confirmed via email on Nov. 13 that all their charges were dismissed with prejudice.

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UNM Bookstore to begin charging flat rate for textbooks

Jaden McKelvey-Francis | December 11

Starting in the fall 2025 semester, the University of New Mexico Bookstore will implement a model that will charge undergraduate students the same flat rate for all textbooks, regardless of degree type or the number of credits they are taking. According to a UNM Bookstore proposal presentation shared with the Daily Lobo, all students will be automatically opted into the new textbook model — called the Equitable Access model — but can choose to opt out.

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New Mexico certifies election results

Shin Thant Hlaing | December 11

On Nov. 27, the results of the 2024 election were certified in New Mexico, according to Source New Mexico. Below is a look at the final results for various races. Presidential Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris won New Mexico's five electoral votes. She surpassed Republican President-elect Donald Trump with 52% of the votes, or about 55,000 more votes — a 6% lead over Trump, according to the New Mexico Secretary of State website.

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UNM researchers explore efficient synchronization

Arly Garcia | December 10

Biology and technology converged in research published in October by a team in the University of New Mexico’s mechanical engineering department. Researchers found potential pathways for technological systems to increase efficiency. UNM Professor Francesco Sorrentino and doctoral student Amir Nazerian partnered with researchers at the United States Naval Research Laboratory and the University of Genoa to investigate synchronization efficiency. Synchronization is the process of coordinating multiple parts to operate in unison or in sequence. Something is efficient when it achieves the desired result without wasting resources. Living systems naturally optimize efficiency, Sorrentino said.

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REVIEW: PEEKABOO, ‘GNX’

Rodney Prunty | December 9

During the summer, rapper and songwriter Kendrick Lamar had everyone saying “They not like us,” but for the winter season, he has everyone screaming “Mustard.” On Nov. 22, Lamar released “GNX,” his first album since “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers,” which came out in 2022. The album features a total of 12 songs. This album did not see much promotion, and it seemed to come out of nowhere. The only indication that it would drop occurred when Lamar posted a teaser for the album on Instagram a few minutes before it was released.

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Family of Matthew ‘Solo’ Garcia speaks at city council meeting

Leila Chapa and Paloma Chapa | December 9

During an Albuquerque City Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 2, the family of Matthew “Solo” Garcia was joined by community members and activists to request accountability from the Albuquerque Police Department after officers fatally shot Garcia while he was handcuffed in the back of a police car during a code enforcement on Oct. 18. About two weeks before the meeting, Albuquerque Police Department Commander Kyle Hartsock revealed in a public briefing the names of the two officers who shot Matthew Garcia: Precious Cadena and Zachary Earles. A total of 11 shots were fired, 10 of which struck Garcia, Hartsock said during the briefing.

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Men’s basketball: Aggies stun Lobos

Rodney Prunty | December 9

On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Rio Grande Rivalry was put on the forefront as the New Mexico State University Aggies traveled up from Las Cruces to face the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team at The Pit, resulting in an 89-83 loss for the Lobos. The game was sold out as fans flooded in to see how it would unfold. The Lobos came into the game after their win against San Jose State, while the Aggies came in on a five-game losing streak. The Lobos started the game looking sharp; the offense looked the most consistent it had looked all year. Center Nelly Junior Joseph got his night started fast as he was dominating down low early on.

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Women’s basketball: Lobos slip up in second half against Aggies

Izabella Kubiak-Reseigh | December 9

The University of New Mexico women’s basketball team faced off at The Pit against its rival, the New Mexico State University Aggies, on Friday, Dec. 6. They fell to the Aggies 81-71. The Lobos move to 5-4 in the season, unable to rack up some wins before facing conference rivals starting at the end of the month. The tone for the night was set very early. It was a back-and-forth battle between both teams until the fourth quarter, when the Lobos couldn't keep up with the Aggies.

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UNM football team to see mass exodus

Izabella Kubiak-Reseigh | December 9

The University of New Mexico football team has been plagued by sudden roster changes since the start of this month, with two staff members — including Head Coach Bronco Mendenhall — and at least 11 players announcing their upcoming departures. Mendenhall, along with offensive coordinator Jason Beck, quarterback Devon Dampier, wide receiver Luke Wysong, safety Bryson Taylor, running back Eli Sanders, edge Max Lantzsch, running back Javen Jacobs, cornerback Noah Avinger, tight end Everett Hunter, offensive lineman Wallace Unamba, tight end Trace Bruckler and wide receiver Caleb Medford have all announced this week that they do not plan on returning next season.