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UNM Presidential Award winners announced

Sayyed Shah | December 1

The UNM administration has announced the recipients of the 2015 Presidential Award of Distinction. According to a UNM press release, Jeffrey Binker, distinguished and Regent’s professor in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering with an appointment in the Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology, and Patricia Crown, distinguished professor of Anthropology, will be honored with the award at a Dec. 11 ceremony at WisePies Arena aka the Pit. “From cancer to coffee, the recipients of the 2015 Presidential Award of Distinction have portfolios of research accomplishments that separate the scientists from many others in their fields. Both, C. Jeffrey Brinker and Patricia Crown have dedicated their lives to studying culture and health in anthropology and engineering, respectively,” the release stated.

The Savi Scout is a tool used to detect breast cancer tissue by implementing a reflector that is used to locate tissue that needs to be removed.

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New device streamlines breast cancer surgery

Matthew Reisen | November 30

The UNM Cancer Center has a new device for examining breast cancer that is efficient while also offering patients an easier transition to surgery. Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery Stephanie Fine said UNM is currently the only institution in New Mexico that has the SAVI SCOUT device, from Cianna Medical, which is FDA-approved but not commercially available until 2016.

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UNM grad student names new beetle species after old mentor

Elizabeth Sanchez | November 30

Grey Gustafson, a graduate student at UNM studying biology, has discovered and named a new species of whirligig beetle in the southeastern United States. Whirligig beetles, part of the family Gyrinidae, are commonly found in streams in this region of the country.

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Man on the Street: Dead Week

Denicia Aragon | November 30

How do you prepare for Dead Week?

President Bob Frank outlined on Nov. 20 strategies for combatting budget short falls.

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High retention, graduation rates pose issues for UNM

David Lynch | November 30

UNM graduation rates are higher than ever, according to UNM President Bob Frank, but that has led to some struggles when it comes to the University’s finances. During his report to the Board of Regents on Nov. 20, Frank said that the graduation rate at UNM for six-year students is at 49 percent, with the University also holding a 79.5 percent retention rate. “We’re thrilled to have those, and we want to continue (our success),” he said.

Businesses get ready for the holidays in Old Town Albuquerque on Monday night. Luminaria tours will be given in the weeks to come.

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Holiday Time: New Mexico's holiday traditions enchant the land

Ryan Lotz | November 25

New Mexico is a land of enchanting traditions and beauty year-round, but much of the state’s rich heritage relates to life around the holidays. One of New Mexico’s trademark holiday decorations takes the form of luminarias, or farolitos, depending on what part of the state you're from. Consisting of sand and a candle in a brown paper bag, these decorations are common all over the state and offer a unique holiday style that is not commonly seen outside of the Land of Enchantment.

Raul Valencia helps a young mother register at the Toys For Tots registration at the Alamosa Center on November 19.

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Holiday Time: Toy, food drives request donations, volunteers for holidays

Elizabeth Sanchez | November 25

Perhaps Saint Francis of Assisi was right when he said that when people give, they also receive something in return. At least, that sentiment resonates for Valarie Sheffey, a junior computer science major. “None of us was born in a bubble,” she said. “Our communities shape us into the adults we are now and give us opportunities. It is only natural we show gratitude by returning the favor.”

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Holiday Time: A list of minor presents to give one's major supporters

Fin Martinez | November 25

Late November: the tail end of the semester where finals, cold weather and winter break leave students on the brink of stress-induced insanity. The relief of the holidays comes to students after final exams that, in some cases, could not have been passed without the assistance of friends and family. A binge session of Netflix or a drink or two for those of legal age sometimes isn’t enough to fully show appreciation for the presence and deeds of those friends. Oftentimes friends aren’t shown the appreciation they deserve, they provide company, they help you move, they help you out with flashcards for quiz terms, and between the late nights and the long study sessions they stick around for better or for worse.

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Holiday Time: Gift-giving traditions across the globe

Sayyed Shah | November 25

The tradition of gift giving has been around for as long as humans have lived in society. However, the nature of the gifts given depends a lot on time and space. The Daily Lobo has compiled a list of gift-giving traditions practiced in various countries on six continents.

Barrels filled with donated books for The College of Education's annual book drive stand at Travelstead Hall on Nov. 18. The books go to participating teachers associated with the College of Education.

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Holiday Time: College of Education donations grant the gift of literacy

Liam Cary-Eaves | November 25

In recent years the UNM College of Education has found a way to spread holiday cheer by giving students new reading material. Since 2011, the Center for Student Success has teamed up with the GSLA for an annual book drive, offering new and gently used books to K-12 students in the community. The “2015 Book Fiesta” has enticed donors by planting giant bins across campus for anyone willing to donate reading materials.

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Holiday Time: Grant wishes with local products this year

Matt Reisen | November 25

Every year many Americans flock to mega stores like some sort of high-speed pilgrimage. As a result, stampedes and violent altercations have become synonymous with the holidays themselves. The name “Black Friday” evokes chills down the spine that run deeper than the frigid winter itself. Avoid the frantic shoppers and corporate products to support those closest to you. Give your loved ones the gift of New Mexico’s best. Here are some gift ideas that reflect the best our beautiful state has to offer, while also supporting the local culture.

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Holiday Time: On the street

David Lynch | November 25

How do you decide what gifts to get for family and friends?

Clients sit outside St. Martin’s day shelter and soup kitchen, located in downtown Albuquerque, on Friday, November 2. St. Martin’s will see an influx of clients in the month of December.

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Holiday Time: St. Martin's gives food, shelter, opportunity to those in need

Isabel Gonzalez | November 25

For a lot of people, the crisp autumn mornings are a friendly reminder that the holiday season is just around the corner. But for others, the falling leaves are a reminder of the harsh winter months to come. According to data from the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness, in 2013 there were almost 1,200 homeless people in Albuquerque. This number fell by more than 800 people after 2009, but there’s still work to be done.

A Christmas tree is decorated with a star and bows at the UNM Bookstore. The bookstore has deals for the holidays on technology, apparel and other school-related items.

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Holiday Time: Top 5 things to get at UNM Bookstore

Denicia Aragon | November 25

For many people, buying gifts are the most stressful of the holidays. Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list without sending every cent in your bank account leaving you with only ramen to eat for all of January, most people don't know where to begin. The UNM Bookstore is a hidden utopia of gifts and ideas for everyone on your list, without causing your bank account to have a heart attack.

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UNM School of Medicine honors professor with Living Legend Award

Sayyed Shah | November 24

The UNM School of Medicine recognized the services of Robert Philip Eaton, emeritus vice president for the UNM Health Sciences Center, by honoring him with a Living Legend Award. According to a UNM Health Sciences Center press release, Eaton’s leadership and vision helped elevate UNM HSC to the forefront of cutting-edge medicine. “Eaton, with the help of UNM’s health sciences community, initiated and developed a strategic plan with a 20-year vision. He wanted New Mexicans to have access to the best in health, education and discovery that science can provide,” the release states.

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UNM scholar wins three awards for best publication

Sayyed Shah | November 24

An associate professor of history at UNM has received three scholarly prizes for his article “Latino Landscapes: Postwar Cities and the Transnational Origins of a New Urban America,” which was published last December in the Journal of American History. According to the a UNM press release, in the article, Andrew Sandoval-Strausz challenges “the paradigm of the postwar decades as a period of urban crisis in which cities lost population and violent crime soared.” Sandoval-Strausz in his article stresses the simultaneous counter-trend of massive urbanization that characterized much of the world, especially Latin America, and explains how this process soon became a transnational one as it expanded to include U.S. cities, according to the statement.

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UNM Center for Participatory Research gets $2 million grant

Sayyed Shah | November 24

The University of New Mexico’s Center for Participatory Research has been awarded a grant of $2 million by the National Institute of Health. The grant will help researchers at the center address key gaps in how community-engaged research projects are evaluated, according to a UNM HSC press release. Nina Wallerstein, director of the Center for Participatory Research, said that the grant is the next step for the community-academic engagement, as partnerships with communities continue to grow. “The field needs methods and tools to measure and strengthen partnerships that promote community ownership and sustainability,” the press release quoted Wallerstein as saying.

Saeed Assed (left), Melanie Yazzie (center) and Samia Assed participate at a Student Justice in Palestine organized demonstration in front of the UNM BookStore Oct. 14, 2015. A recent letter was sent to President Bob Frank in regards to cutting funding from the Muslim Student Association and Student Justice in Palestine student groups.

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Student groups reject claim UNM is 'terrorist-friendly'

David Lynch | November 23

At the end of October the David Horowitz Freedom Center named UNM one of the top 10 most terrorist-friendly universities in the country, due in part to students groups like the Muslim Student Association and Students for Justice in Palestine. Now, the center is asking University President Bob Frank to take action.

Senator Ryan Boyle speaks at ASUNM’s last senate meeting Wednesday Nov. 18. Boyle proposed a piece of legislation that would support students' ability to bring pepper spray on campus.

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ASUNM Senate: Pepper spray should be allowed on campus

David Lynch | November 23

At their final senate meeting of the semester on Wednesday, the Associated Students of UNM unanimously voted its support for students carrying pepper spray on campus for their safety, something that might soon be allowed pending a policy change. Resolution 3F states that the undergraduate student governing body “supports the adoption of a policy to allow pepper spray on campus as a commitment to promoting safety ... and empowering students with the ability to protect themselves.”

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UNM Libraries move away from e-reserve system

Matthew Reisen | November 23

UNM Libraries is moving its databases from e-reserves to the Learn system, giving students a one-stop shop for class materials. Library Operations Manager Aaron Blecha said they began to advertise the switch in June, and the process is currently underway, with e-reserves to no longer available after Dec. 11.