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Popejoy welcomes Pilobolus, human movement, dance, storytelling

Leila Chapa | April 10

World renowned dance company Pilobolus, known for its storytelling through movement and human expression, will take the stage at Popejoy Hall this Saturday, April 11. Since its founding by students at Dartmouth College in 1971, Pilobolus has claimed its title in performing arts, exploring dance, physicality and the human body. The company has performed on Broadway, at the Oscars and the Olympic Games, and created over 160 dance works, according to Popejoy press release.

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REVIEW: ‘Undertone’ breaks molds for horror

Lexis Lovato | April 10

From A24, the studio that created “Hereditary” and  “The Witch,” “Undertone” brings a fresh take on horror with minimal acting, setting and cinematography to emphasize fear through sound, effects and audios. The film follows a woman named Evy, played by Nina Kiri, who recently moved in with her terminally ill mother to take care of her as she nears the end of her life. Evy is the co-host of The Undertone podcast where she and her cohost talk about paranormal subjects and cases. Evy seems to have a close friendship with Justin, her cohost, who is voiced by Adam DiMarco but never appears on screen. The only characters to make a regular on-screen appearance are Evy, and Michèle Duquet as her mother.

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Sports

Aces spoil opening week at Isotopes Park

Elizabeth Bolke and Marley Herndon | April 8

After dropping their first series in Oklahoma City, the Isotopes returned to Albuquerque last week and dropped four of their six games against the Reno Aces. On Tuesday, March 31, starting pitcher Gabriel Hughes began the first game of the series by collecting two of his eventual eight strikeouts that night, tying his career record. Albuquerque and Reno traded runs in the second inning, but both clubs sat at a standstill until the Aces broke through with third baseman LuJames Groover's go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning. The score held at 2-1 through to the eighth inning, when the Aces scored 6 runs, highlighted by a 3-run double from center fielder Ryan Waldschmidt. With a final score of 8-1, the Aces spoiled the Isotopes’ home opener.

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Sports

OPINION: NFL first round mock draft, defensive ends fly off the board

Edge Garcia | April 6

With the 2026 NFL Draft just a few weeks away on April 23-25, many fans are wondering which of their favorite athletes could get picked. Giving more clarity on what holes each team needs to fill on their roster long-term, here's an early look at how night one of the draft could shape out.

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Sports

Women’s Tennis: Lobos lose momentum after doubles match

Paulina Acosta-Marta | April 6

After the Lobos took the win from Colorado State University, the University of New Mexico women’s tennis team seemed to have fallen back with a defeat from the University of Wyoming Cowgirls. UNM women’s tennis team secured a narrow 4-3 victory over Colorado State on Thursday, April 2, rallying after losing in doubles. The Lobos dominated singles play, winning four of six matches.  Lobo Head Coach Vicky Maes shared her expectations before the game.

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ASUNM meetings broadcasting bill awaiting approval from legal counsel

Shin Thant Hlaing | April 6

The Associated Student at the University of New Mexico STREAM Act — mandating ASUNM Full Senate Meetings be live streamed or recorded — passed last October, but the bills implementation and official inclusion into the lawbook still awaits approval from the Office of University Counsel, ASUNM President-Elect Hope Montoya said. University Counsel is a body that provides legal advice to various administrative organs including ASUNM, according to the Office of University Counsel.  “I guess you could kind of call it a stoplight system. Green signifies that the bill is okay to be included into the lawbook. Yellow signifies that there are parts of the bill that require edits. Red means no, don’t include it in the lawbook,” Montoya said. 

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Pay-what-you-can model debuted in SUB

Shin Thant Hlaing | April 6

Last month, the La Ventana hot food location in the University of New Mexico Student Union Building’s Mercado convenience store began piloting the new Fare Share program, which aims to alleviate food insecurity across Main Campus.  The program allows anyone with a valid LoboID to choose one entree, one side and one drink from La Ventana’s selection of food and beverages, then pay whatever they wish for what they’ve chosen. Fare Share may be used by customers once a day. Any excess revenue, meaning payment that exceeds the cost of providing the meal, is donated directly to the Lobo Food Pantry.

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Law school faces alleged failure to protect students against sexual misconduct

Paloma Chapa | April 6

After law students sent an open letter on March 2 raising concerns about the University of New Mexico Law School administration, the University continues to face pressure with renewing Law School Dean Camille Carey’s contract.  The letter alleges multiple failures, including protecting students and ensuring accountability in disciplinary matters involving Associate Dean Steven Homer and Carey, including a case of sexual misconduct. On Feb. 26, the ACLU wrote a letter to the Provost’s Office alleging that “problems at the law school are serious and merit attention.”   

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Page beats out incumbent Broadhurst for GPSA President

Elliott Wood | April 6

Marisa Page will be the new president of the University of New Mexico’s Graduate and Professional Student Association, defeating incumbent Travis Broadhurst in the election held from March 23-27, according to unofficial results posted after the ballots closed.  Page, a GPSA council member and Native American Studies doctorate student, defeated Broadhurst 135 votes to 120, amounting to a 5% margin of victory. 

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Culture

UNM hosts ‘Venezuela After Maduro’ talk with NYT journalist

Maria Fernandez | April 6

Native New Mexican and international correspondent for the New York Times, Simon Romero, has spent most of his career writing for Bloomberg and the New York Times in Venezuela, Brazil and Mexico. On Thursday, April 2, the University of New Mexico Latin American and Iberian Institute hosted “Venezuela After Maduro,” a talk with Romero discussing the political and socioeconomic changes in the country in the wake of Nicolas Maduro’s capture by the United States in January.

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Montoya, Salinas win ASUNM election

Jaden McKelvey-Francis | April 6

Hope Montoya and Owen Salinas will be the next president and vice president of the Associated Students at the University of New Mexico, according to unofficial results from the ASUNM Elections Commission. Montoya and Salinas ran on a platform of expanding advocacy for students. Their major policy plans are “Lobo Print+,” to give students a credit for printing on campus, and continuing an effort to partner with ride share apps Lyft and Uber to get discounts for UNM students. This Spring election saw 1,408 students cast their ballots in an election that had three candidates for ASUNM president and vice president and 11 candidates for senate. Montoya won with 581 votes and Salinas with 567.

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Culture

Alum shares story of cerebral palsy, self-advocacy, success

Addison Fulton | April 6

Travis Davis is a University of New Mexico alum, having graduated in 2016 with a master’s degree in adapted physical education. Since completing his degrees, Davis has worked as a disability advocate, consultant, coach and public speaker. He said that what he wanted to impart to students was the importance of thinking big and not limiting oneself. “Having a visible disability or using crutches or a wheelchair, it just adds extra attention,” Davis said. “In order for me to be a self advocate, in order for me to get the things that I want as a person with a disability, I have to be vocal. In order for me to be vocal, I have to communicate, and that really pushed me out of my comfort zone, because if you’re not vocal about what you want and what your needs are, you’re never gonna get them.”

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Sports

Lobos make their case for the NFL draft

Edge Garcia | April 6

The Lobos had 15 NFL teams represented by scouts at their annual Pro Day on March 23, 2026. After a successful 2025 season for the University of New Mexico Lobos under Head Coach Jason Eck, the Lobos are gaining national recognition, including from the NFL, as we inch closer to the 2026 NFL Draft.  The 15 teams in attendance included the Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers. 

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MEN’S BASKETBALL: Golden Hurricanes end Lobos’ season in Indianapolis

Alex Joe | April 6

The New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team had an excellent showing in the National Invitational tournament, winning three games at home against the Sam Houston State University Bearkats, George Washington University Revolutionaries and Saint Joseph University Hawks in The Pit by double digits. Their spirit was not enough to carry them to a complete victory in front of fans in Indianapolis, as they came up short in a close game, battling the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricanes in the semifinals 74-69.

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Culture

Natural History Museum makes roaring return

Elizabeth Bolke | April 6

Once again inspiring the imaginations of all, the Natural History Museum has reopened its doors to the public after seven months of renovation. The Saturday, April 4, grand reopening had been a long-awaited event for a museum that has long been a staple in Albuquerque. The day started with the ribbon-cutting to open the museum. Outside the event, guests enjoyed performances of lion dancers as they ate food from food trucks, and then were guided in by staff wearing dinosaur costumes.  Executive Director of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Anthony Fiorillo said 1,600 tickets were sold online prior to the reopening.

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Culture

Students react to Albuquerque record heatwave

Leila Chapa | April 6

As Spring began, many in the Southwest experienced a heat wave, sweeping through Albuquerque, which hit daily new record high temperatures.  Temperatures in March reached 91 degrees Fahrenheit, while normally averaging with highs in the lower 60 degrees Fahrenheit, according to Extreme Weather Watch. The warm weather caused vegetation to wake from hibernation and bloom early. Some University of New Mexico students have noticed the shifting weather patterns and associated impacts.

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Satire

Is ‘Lobo Wrapped’ cool or cruel? It’s certainly unusual

Shin Thant Hlaing | March 30

While students look forward to their Spotify Wrapped each year, the newly unveiled Lobo Wrapped feature has brought about mixed feelings among students. The feature places students in categories, similar to Spotify Wrapped. Some felt the Wrapped understood and validated their existence and habits, while others felt called out and ashamed. Lobo Wrapped was intended as a personalization and accountability tool, presenting students with a summary of all the activities undertaken using their LoboID, such as accessing on-campus libraries, the gym, and even where and how often they use their meal swipes. Access is also analyzed based on time of day and relative frequency and employs algorithmic analyses of possible driving factors for student choices. 

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Satire

ChatGPT to replace UNM libraries

Leila Chapa and Paloma Chapa | March 30

Last week, University of New Mexico Libraries announced that the generative AI chatbot ChatGPT will be replacing all libraries on Main Campus. The change comes after the majority of books in libraries were found to be more useful for paper-eating silverfish and booklice than for students. On a single flier posted on Zimmerman, UNM Libraries announcement stated that books are now “dead weight” and by switching to ChatGPT, students have access to information in seconds rather than having to roam the stacks to find a book. UNM librarian Rita Book said replacing UNM Libraries with ChatGPT would streamline the library system and ultimately save space on campus when the libraries are demolished.  

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Satire

McCringleberry and Shower-Handle among many football recruits

Rodney Prunty | March 30

The University of New Mexico Lobos football team had a very busy offseason, recruiting many players to help the program get to a national championship this upcoming season. Among the new recruiting class, four players stand out: Hingle McCringleberry, Javaris Jamar Javarison-Lamar, The Player Formerly Known As Mousecop and Davion Shower-Handle. All four players have incredible accolades, with their most notable being playing in the East/West bowl.  McCringleberry comes to the Lobos after playing for the Hazelton School of Design and Professional Football Rhinos. 

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Lobo Lift to start offering piggyback rides

Jaden McKelvey-Francis | March 30

A new way to get around campus has arrived for University of New Mexico students. The Lobo Lift program, which offers rides in golf carts for students around campus, has expanded to offer piggyback rides, available by calling the Lobo Lift hotline. The program consists of a fleet of over 50 so-called “human vehicles” available from 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. After the piggybackers are dispatched and arrive at a user’s location, they simply input their destination and hop on.  “Human vehicles” must complete an extensive training course that includes running a five-minute mile while carrying 6.3572 cinder blocks, holding their breath for 15 minutes in a tank filled with carp and carrying a 0.31 GPA.