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Guest lecturer accuses western media of skewed coverage

David Lynch | November 2

On Wednesday, the Israel Public Diplomacy Forum stopped at UNM to give a talk on the problems with western media coverage of conflicts and issues in the Middle East. Dr. Eytan Gilboa, chair and academic director of the organization that seeks to educate and advance understanding of Middle Eastern and Israeli issues, presented on the subject during the group’s New Mexico leg of its three-state trip. His presentation focused on ways that coverage of Middle Eastern affairs is being blurred through specific techniques that western media utilize.

Lori Maclver speaks at a press conference held in front of UNMH Thursday, Oct. 29. Maclver spoke about the troubles nurses are having at the hospital due to staff shortages and managing issues.

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Nurse's union: UNMH policies causing high turnover

Sayyed Shah | November 1

Officials of the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees have accused UNMH management of disrespecting nurses working in the hospital and devising policies that are leading to a large turnover of senior nurses to other areas of healthcare work. The officials said that they believed the turnover of senior nurses to be on track for 17 percent in 2015, far “above the national average of about 12 percent.”

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Haunted house to aid philanthropy foundation

Ashley Neighbor | November 1

UNM fraternity Pi Kappa Phi will host a haunted house benefit raising money for their philanthropy foundation, The Ability Experience, at the Cottages of New Mexico’s clubhouse on Friday. All of the profit made from the event will be donated to The Ability Experience, a foundation that provides “support and advocacy for those affected by mental and/or physical disabilities,” as stated by Pi Kappa Phi’s Lawrence Rael on their Facebook page.

Members of Pi Kappa Alpha and Kappa Kappa Gamma held an event called Bra Pong to benefit breast cancer research on Wednesday afternoon. All proceeds went to the Susan G. Komen foundation.

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Fraternity event draws attention to breast cancer

Sayyed Shah | November 1

The UNM Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, in collaboration with Kappa Kappa Gamma, arranged a fundraiser in Zimmerman Plaza on Wednesday to create awareness about breast cancer and to raise money for breast cancer research. The event consisted of a Bra Pong competition and Hershey’s Kisses sale.

Visiting lecturer David Dixon talks about the Game Theory during his presentation at Parish Library on Wednesday afternoon. Game Theory is the idea of strategy and the best methods to achieve the greatest outcome.

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Visiting professor talks game theory

Fin Martinez | November 1

On Wednesday, visiting economics lecturer Dr. David Dixon spoke in Parish Library on "Game Theory", a concept that addresses decision-making patterns on individuals, and how it can be applied in the real world. Game theory is defined by the Library of Economics and Liberty as "the science of strategy" which "attempts to determine mathematically and logically the actions that 'players' should take to secure the best outcomes for themselves" in situations called "games".

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Halloween: Evolution of the modern zombie

Robert Maler | October 29

In a decade full of remakes, moviegoers have seen many classic supernatural creatures evolve. Vampires now sparkle. Werewolves suddenly control their transformations. Perhaps the latest popular evolution, however, is that of the zombie. Zombies are a lot older than some might think, first appearing in film about 80 years ago, and maintaining a screen presence ever since.

Ed Sather, of The Duke City Paranormal Research Society, demonstrates the capabilities of his SB-11 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015. The device is a radio frequency sweeper utilized to detect radio anomalies during paranormal investigations and is often referred to as the “Spirit Box” by the paranormal community.

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Halloween: Team prefers hunting ghosts over dressing like them

Jenna Stoff | October 29

While trick-or-treaters may be dressing up as ghosts this Halloween, the Duke City Paranormal Research Society will be hunting for actual ghosts. The trio has investigated local businesses and homes believed to be haunted since February 2014. This is the time of year the team reflects on past experiences and plans for future trips in and out of New Mexico. Team cameraman Ed Sather and his wife, Sara, moved to Albuquerque from Seabrook, Texas in 2009. With a shared interest in the paranormal, they met lead investigator Phillip Ray, who has conducted investigations for 14 years. Together they formed The Duke City Paranormal Research Society.

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Halloween: NM choirs amplify chills in 'Spooktacular'

Josh Lane | October 29

Violins repeat the same sequence of notes while basses create dark undertones and the chorus chants eerily as the collective ensemble grows faster and louder until exploding in a clangorous climax of the percussion section. A suspenseful soundtrack typifies any great thriller, horror or Halloween film, and it is to be expected of the New Mexico Philharmonic this Halloween at their annual “Halloween Spooktacular.” The New Mexico Philharmonic will perform at Popejoy Hall on Saturday at 6 p.m. in partnership with the New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus and the New Mexico Women’s Chorus.

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Halloween: How old is too old to go trick-or-treating?

October 29

How old is too old to go trick-or-treating?

Bill Raupfer fixes a PVC tool that is used by attendees at McCalls Pumpkin patch to gauge how much their pumpkin will cost. Raupfer is a six year veteran an McCalls whos work responsibilities range from driving tractors to aiding people in their pumpkin picking.

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Halloween: Pumpkin fun picked out for you

Elizabeth Sanchez | October 29

There are many people who hold Halloween recollections and traditions close to their hearts. From wearing costumes and watching Halloween classics with family, to making festive foods and decorating for parties, there is something for everyone. Perhaps one of the biggest highlights of Halloween, however, is pumpkin picking. Ezrah Jaramillo, a freshman nursing major, said when she goes pumpkin picking, she tends to choose large pumpkins with a curved stem. Afterward, she usually carves funny faces into the pumpkin, uses it as a decorative Jack o’ lantern and bakes the pumpkin seeds with oil for snacks, she said. “Picking pumpkins is fun for me, because it’s something I’ve done with my mom since I was a child. It’s a great memory to relive each year,” Jaramillo said.

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Halloween: Deputies keeping eyes open despite holiday crime rarity

David Lynch | October 29

Studies have shown that Halloween celebrations in major cities can lead to spikes in crimes such as vandalism, homicide and robbery. However, in Albuquerque, keeping an eye open might be all it takes in a city where the only real terror lies in houses and businesses being draped in toilet paper. “There’s sometimes kids playing pranks, and I shouldn’t say kids, but maybe teenagers playing pranks, and they’re toilet-papering houses, doing different things like that. Other than that, we haven’t seen a real big increase in crime (on Halloween),” said Capt. Ray Chavez of the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department.

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UNM student wins first prize In Ethics Essay Contest

Matthew Narvaiz | October 28

Every year, the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity presents an award to a student that writes on a topic he or she feels strongly about. The winner this year was Alexandra Stewart, a 2015 UNM graduate, according to wdrb.com. Stewart’s essay was titled “The Ethics of Transcendence,” and it focused on personal encounters she faced dealing with sexual violence. “This experience changed her perceptions of cross-cultural interactions, leading her to believe that ethics must transcend cultural traditions,” KSLA news stated in a release.

Peter Vorobieff (right) and Craig Davidson set up their hybrid propulsion test rig at the Mechanical Engineering Building Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015. Vorobieff and Davidson are using a series of magnets that aid the process of charging ions to create an efficient source of propulsion.

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Professor working on hybrid engine technology

Sayyed Shah | October 28

A UNM professor is developing a hybrid engine, combining the advantages of chemical rocket and electric propulsion to make travel in space less time consuming and more energy efficient. Peter Vorobieff, a professor of mechanical engineering, is working on this project in collaboration with Dark Sea Industries, a local aerospace company targeted at introducing new propulsion technologies to access space. “This is a prototype of a hybrid propulsion system. Right now, there are two ways to go to space: one of them is through chemical rocket that for example is how cruise gets to the international space station; the other way is mostly deep space travel through Ion propulsion,” Vorobieff said.

Sarah Zachry checks her text book list at the UNM Bookstore Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015. The Affordable College Textbook Act is a proposed grant that would give students the ability to access free text books online.

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Bill could make college textbooks free, accessible online

Denicia Aragon | October 28

Senators Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Al Franken, D-Minn. and Angus King, I-ME, recently introduced a new bill to Congress intended to make college textbooks free and accessible online to students, professors, researchers and others. According to congress.com, through the Affordable College Textbook Act, a competitive grant program would be created and awarded to universities that creates and adopts free online textbooks to achieve savings for college students.

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Professor at UNM’s School of Architecture and Planning to sign copies of his book

Matthew Narvaiz | October 27

Kuppaswamy Iyengar, a professor at UNM’s school of Architecture and Planning, recently released a book titled "Sustainable Architectural Design". Iyengar is also an associate director and Regents Lecturer at the School of Architecture and Planning. His accolades are plentiful, having more than 50 years of professional experience and receiving degrees in architecture as well as civil and structural engineering. "Sustainable Architectural Design" covers various aspects of architecture. According to a press release, his book “serves as a guide to the sustainable design process that moves from theory, to site and energy use, to building systems and finally to evaluation and case studies.”

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UNM’s Health and Science Center creates new project aimed at helping children with Chronic Diseases in Rural Areas

Matthew Narvaiz | October 27

UNM’s Project ECHO plans to bring pediatric care to children with chronic diseases in rural areas. ECHO, otherwise known as Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes, was created at UNM’s Health Science Center under the supervision of Dr. Sanjeev Arora, who is directing the project. Now, ECHO is partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics, and their goal is to reach one billion patients worldwide by the year 2025, according to a University release.

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UNM students raise awareness of sexual assault

Matthew Narvaiz | October 27

On Monday students at UNM rallied at Smith Plaza in front of Zimmerman Library to raise awareness of sexual assault and the victims it has and will affect, according to a University release. The fraternity Alpha Tau Omega and LoboRESPECT teamed up on the effort. They set up thousands of Solo cups bottoms-up to represent victims who have or may experience sexual violence in their lifetimes. LoboRESPECT had another message, though, being that Solo cups are most commonly associated with the consumption of alcohol. According to the release, alcohol consumption has a hand to play in 90 percent of sexual assaults.

Greg Horowitt (center), a co-founder of T2 Venture Creation, talks with provost Chaouki Abdallah and UNM's President Robert Frank outside the SUB. The Rainforest 2: UNM Economic Development Summit was held at the SUB ballroom Monday Oct. 26, 2015.

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New Mexico business leaders gather with UNM students to discuss local 'business ecosystem'

Kayla Root | October 27

The University of New Mexico and STC.UNM co-hosted Rainforest 2, an economic development summit regarding the community’s progress in building an innovation ecosystem, on Monday in the SUB Ballroom. The event’s agenda stated that the summit was being held to reflect upon and discuss the progress made since the first Rainforest summit in September 2012.

Light the Night participants cross the finish line at the WisePies arena on Sunday, Oct. 25. Light the Night is an annual benefit and walk to support reaserch for Leukemia and Lymphoma.

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Walk gives ray of hope to those who suffer leukemia, lymphoma

Elizabeth Sanchez | October 26

On Sunday night, 7-year-old UNMH leukemia relapse patient Nieves Garcia participated in his first Light the Night Walk with his family. Beginning at 4:30 p.m., hundreds gathered around WisePies Arena, aka the Pit, for the fundraiser supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).The annual event included a ‘kid zone’ with a rock wall, grass games, a stage with karaoke, face painting and henna tattoos. It all built up to a remembrance ceremony for those who have lost friends and family to cancer, as well as a one-mile walk in support of the LLS.

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Monday on the Street

Denicia Aragon | October 26

If the Affordable Textbook Act was passed and textbooks were free, would you still purchase a hard copy of the book from the bookstore?