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National program offers rewarding teaching jobs

Seniors about to graduate have an opportunity to land jobs and boost their resumes at the same time.

Safety an issue after 'Coronado Creeper'

All three of the doors opened by the “Coronado Creeper” last Tuesday night had doorknobs that did not lock automatically. The “Creeper” broke into Coronado Hall and entered three unlocked rooms.

'We bungled,' administrators say

Straight from UNM President David Schmidly: The University of New Mexico “bungled” its investigation into the Sept. 20 physical altercation between first-year head coach Mike Locksley and former wide receivers coach J.B. Gerald. Flanked on the right by Athletics Director Paul Krebs and on the left by Vice President of Human Resources Helen Gonzales, Schmidly repeatedly denied that the University concealed any findings of its investigation.

Holiday declared in author's honor

Mayor Martin Chavez declared a new holiday in Albuquerque. Oct. 30 is Carlos Fuentes Day. In a statement, Chavez declared the holiday in honor of “Mexico’s greatest living writer,” who visited UNM Friday. Chavez did not attend the campus event. Fuentes, whose most recent work is The Death of Artemio Cruz: A Novel, gave a speech titled “Mexico in a Nutshell” in the SUB Ballroom, and was available for book signing afterward. Fuentes recounted the history of Mexico from the time of the Aztecs to present day.

Students organize health care rally

With the health care debate sweeping the nation, four UNM graduate students have united to organize a rally in favor of a public option. Justin Thompson, Erica Martinez, Amber Whiting, and Angelica Baca started organizing the event as part of a course, Thompson said.

Case of dorm room 'creeper' investigated

A man wearing only underwear broke into three second-story rooms in Coronado Hall last Tuesday night and touched two female residents while they slept. UNMPD Spokesman Robert Haarhues said the police have a suspect. If convicted, the suspect will be charged with criminal sexual contact and burglary.

Heritage celebration gains support

American Indian Heritage Month should be exciting, thanks to a host of events from American Indian Student Services. Members of the Walatowa dance group will perform in the SUB Atrium today, and a UNM President’s Office representative and the director of Native American Studies will speak, said Pamela Agoyo, director of American Indian Student Services. Agoyo said this year’s recognition of American Indian Heritage month has had more community participation than in past years. “I think that this year we’ve had a more concerted effort and collaboration across campus between our office and Native American Studies and our student organizations,” Agoyo said.

Daily Lobo Spotlight

Daily Lobo: What do you like in fine arts? Ashley Peralta: I like to dance, but that is not what I’m majoring in.

Get to work: Job fair coming Wednesday

Do you want to work for The Man? More than 70 employers from federal, state and municipal governments will present job opportunities as part of the Public Service Career Showcase in the SUB Ballrooms on Wednesday, said Mary Montano, Career Services event coordinator. President David Schmidly encouraged students to attend the fair in his Monday-morning message Oct.

Pit to open despite construction

For nine months, the sounds of machinery and clanking metal have replaced the sounds of bouncing basketballs at The Pit. But that’s about to change. Tonight, UNM’s 42-year-old arena will open up to the public when the Lobos take the court in an exhibition match against New Mexico Highlands.

Question and Answer

Anne Lippert is a second-year graduate student in the psychology department at UNM. She is doing research that could lead to a better understanding of psychopathic behavior.

Harvard is not out of reach for UNM grads

Harvard wants UNM graduates. The Harvard Law School Dean of Admissions, Joshua Rubenstein, traveled to campus Friday to make the Ivy League school seem less pretentious.

Not all religious sects are anti-abortion

A pro-faith and abortion-rights lecture at north campus on Thursday encouraged students to consider how these two concepts, which are often thought to be at odds, can work together. Life begins when a fetus is able to live outside the womb, some time in the second trimester, said Frank Yates, a Protestant minister. “In most Jewish and Protestant conceptions, breathing is the issue,” he said.

Bras strewn over bridge raise cancer awareness

Bridges don’t usually wear bras. But thanks to Bras Across the Bosque, more than 1,000 bras covered the Montano Bridge on Friday in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Gerald to University: Expect lawsuit

J.B. Gerald, the Lobos’ former wide receivers’ coach, said he had faith that the University would expose the truth at the conclusion of its investigation into a Sept. 20 physical altercation between him and head coach Mike Locksley. But during a 50-minute interview with the Daily Lobo on Saturday, Gerald said it became increasingly apparent throughout the process that the University wasn’t concerned with determining exactly what happened that day.

Zionists say protective state for Jews is essential

Noel Pugach, professor of foreign relations and Jewish studies, gave an in-depth history of Zionism in the SUB on Thursday. About 15 students attended the event, which was sponsored by the UNM Israel Alliance.

Parking structure funds shifted to Health Sciences

Funds for another parking structure on campus may go toward projects at the UNM Health Sciences Center instead.

Candy swap carnival to educate community

The American Medical Student Association is trading candy bars for fruits and veggies during their Healthy Halloween Carnival to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. The carnival is taking place in the Honors Forum, on the ground level of the Student Health Center, on Friday and will include a silent auction, live music and painting and games for children.

Question of the week

Students protest theater department

About 50 UNM students stood outside in the cold on Wednesday to circulate a petition describing their grievances with the UNM theater department. Student Morgan Harris was among the protestors in front of Popejoy.