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Mother of five juggles school, kids

Kallie Red-Horse | November 22

It is difficult to imagine anyone finding time to study at the bustling Compton household. Political science major Cara Valente-Compton, 42, somehow completes homework amid the chaos of four children, four cats and a dog scrambling around. The Compton household is a hectic atmosphere, Valente-Compton said, but her family has supported her drive to get an education. “My experience here has enhanced their desire to complete their education,” she said.

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Potential retirees angry at proposal

Ruben Hamming-Green | November 22

Proposed changes to retirement plans have UNM faculty scrambling in the face of diminishing benefits, higher costs and a longer time before retirement. The New Mexico Educational Retirement Board released a draft proposal of changes to retirement policies that would affect the University and public school faculty and staff on the plan.

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Grads take on SUB catering

Sofia Sanchez | November 21

GPSA passed a resolution at Saturday’s meeting to form an ad-hoc committee to discuss how the SUB’s catering prices are restricting student groups from using its facilities. Graduate student Japji Hundal sponsored the resolution.

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Former student sues UNM

Danielle Boudreau | November 21

Former UNM medical student Chad Cunningham filed a civil suit against UNM’s Board of Regents and the National Board of Medical Examiners for alleged refusal of disability accommodation during his medical exams.

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UNM golf courses in the rough with deficit

Alexandra Swanberg | November 18

When it comes to balancing budgets, UNM’s golf courses aren’t par for the course. The courses’ $4.6 million deficit is the result of declining over 20 years, said Chris Vallejos, vice president of the Institutional Support Services.

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ASUNM: Reduce book cost, not GAs

Ruben Hamming-Green | November 18

ASUNM senators passed resolutions supporting graduate student employees and lowering textbook costs at Wednesday’s meeting.

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Festival honors indigenous writers

Alexandra Swanberg | November 18

Students have a chance to get acquainted with what Native American writers, poets and novelists have to offer today and Friday. Kathleen Washburn, professor of Native American literature, said the book festival familiarizes students and community members with Native American literature. “I think whether you’re specifically interested in indigenous literature or not, it’s always interesting to see young writers and young filmmakers and to see creative people who are making their way in that field,” she said. Organized by the Institute for American Indian Research, “Claiming the Word” recognizes Native American month.

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The Afro American Experience

Eva Dameron | November 18

UNM sophomore Jo Ann Smith sang for President Obama in New York once, which is pretty cool by anyone’s standards. And she doesn’t like the N-word. Jo Ann Smith: Nigga is not a good term. I mean I can understand you saying “negro.” That’s black in Spanish. It’s literal. But saying “nigga,” saying “oh my nigga, my homie” — that was used to demean us. We were hung from trees and dragged and beaten and called that constantly. And being belittled. That’s used as a belittlement to even call your friend a nigga. Like, no! Daily Lobo: So what do you think about rappers throwing that word around?

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Art building shortens hours

Ruben Hamming-Green | November 18

Students are fuming about a recent change to the art building’s open hours. Because of a change to security guards’ schedules, UNMPD Lt.

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Making the glass greener

Kallie Red-Horse | November 17

New life is springing from Albuquerque’s recycled materials. A new partnership between the city of Albuquerque and Growstone, a subset of Santa Fe-based company Earthstone, has landfill glass waste being turned into a hydroponic gardening tool. “Glass makes up about 8 percent of municipal landfills,” said Patrick Beare, Growstone’s vice president of sales.

Four Loko, sold at The Quarters liquor store on Yale Boulevard, is banned in four states because critics contest its mix of malt liquor and energy supplements is deadly.

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Alcoholic energy drink boasts high sales despite risks

Shaun Griswold | November 17

Albuquerque store owners that sell the malt-liquor-infused energy drink Four Loko are surprised that several state bans and a series of bad press have spurned curiosity about the drink.

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Few attend planning forums

Chelsea Erven | November 17

The Lobo Development Corporation has hosted forums since August to give students, faculty and community members input on campus construction plans, but few showed up. Lobo Development collaborated with American Campus Communities to build student housing on south campus, and now has plans to begin more construction on main campus, according to its website. But a post on the Lobo Development Facebook page suggests that many students don’t know about what the construction entails or how it affects them.

Dist. 5 Councilor Dan Lewis (left) talks to Brad Winter from Dist. 4 while Tim Cass, the UNM Senior Associate Athletics Director gives his remarks supporting UNM’s waiver to sell alcohol during football and basketball games at Monday’s city council meeting in the Vincent E. Griego chambers. The council denied the request by a 6-3 vote

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City Council: Alcohol in Pit a bad idea

Shaun Griswold | November 16

The Albuquerque City Council voted 6-3 Monday to deny UNM’s liquor-license waiver to serve beer and wine in The Pit club level suites, University Stadium and during special functions at the SUB.

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Navajo transgender shares story

Andrew Beale | November 16

Mattee Jim always knew she wasn’t like the other kids she went to preschool with. “I felt I was a little girl instead of a little boy running around in jeans,” she said. Jim, a transgender Navajo, shared her life story with students and community members at the Ethnic Center Foyer in Mesa Vista Hall on Monday.

Chris Jennell, body piercer at Evolution, Inc Body Piercing on Central Ave., stretches out a glove before getting to work on Monday.

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Think before you ink

Chelsea Erven | November 16

Oscar Marquez, owner of Heart and Soul Tattoos and Body Piercing on Central, says his patrons call him “St.

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Standing room only in show fit for a queen

Josh Wondra and Chelsea Erven | November 15

The SUB ballroom was filled with glitter, wigs and glam Saturday night at the UNM Queer Straight Alliance’s second annual drag show. QSA event organizer Adam Quintero reprised his role as Lady Gaga for this year’s show.

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UNM studies, encourages healthy eating habits

Andrew Lyman and Chelsea Erven | November 15

Nutritionists recommend thinking before eating to avoid extra pesky pounds Between class, work, studying and social activities, it can be hard to avoid the infamous “freshman 15,” but a few easy lifestyle changes can prevent gaining extra pounds.

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Lobo's Got Talent

Alexandra Swanberg | November 12

This year, Lobo Village is sponsoring the Lobo’s Got Talent show, and that makes it possible for the Student Activities Center to offer cash prizes for first, second and third place.

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Group: Veterans Day not about politics

Sofia Sanchez | November 12

Put your politics aside. That’s the message Elise Wheeler wanted to send this Veterans Day. The director of the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) said the holiday is meant to honor servicemen and women — and that’s it.

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Rec center plans take a breather

Ruben Hamming-Green | November 12

Plans for a student-funded recreational center have been put on hold. Tim Gutierrez, with the office of Student Affairs, said the project idea came from students and will continue only with student support.