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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.

Groups meet to combat advisement problems

The Provost’s Office is teaming up with the Board of Regents and University College to streamline advisement all across campus.

Bill addresses sexuality-based hate crimes

President Obama will sign an expansion of the Federal Hate Crime law today, making it a federal crime to physically attack a person because of their sexual orientation.

Grant aids autistic children

The Daniels Fund awarded a $15,000 grant this month to support a summer camp for children with autism in New Mexico. UNM’s Center for Development and Disability organizes Camp Rising Sun, which serves more than 80 children ages 8 to 13 in two summer sessions.

UNM braces for financial hardship

The UNM administration is gladly accepting federal stimulus funds to replenish half of the Instructional and General budget cuts, but the University is also looking past the one-time stimulus package to next fiscal year, when the government might not be so generous.

Study explores effects of media violence

Media violence can’t be avoided in today’s society, thanks to video games, films and music, according to a study by UNM professor of pediatrics Victor Strasburger. Strasburger’s study found that media violence has led to an increase in adolescent aggression.

Daily Lobo Spotlight

Daily Lobo: What do you study? Galen Billings: I’m a freshman, man. I haven’t really gone in any direction right now, but I’m thinking journalism. DL: I’m studying journalism myself.

United Way campaign goal set to $1 M

Nonprofit organizations around New Mexico may soon see a boost in funding — even in hard economic times. Faculty, staff and students are teaming up for the annual UNM and United Way campaign called “UNM Lives United,” which began Monday. United Way is a national nonprofit organization that raises funds for issues such as education and health care. This year, UNM’s goal is to raise $1 million for the organization.

High school grads choose to stay home

Graduates from Albuquerque high schools are increasingly attending UNM rather than schools out of state and simultaneously choosing to live off-campus, according to data provided by the offices of Enrollment Management and Student Housing. Ten percent more Albuquerque high school graduates — including high schools in Rio Rancho — have attended UNM since the beginning of the recession, according to Enrollment Management.

4,000 local volunteers participate in service day

On Sunday, volunteers around the country united to participate in the largest community service effort in the nation — Make a Difference Day.

Fraternity repairs bikes for charity

UNM’s chapter of the Lambda Theta Phi Latin fraternity spent the weekend giving bicycles to children who need them. About 15 members of the fraternity volunteered to help the Community Bike Recycling Program.

UNM's advising ratio twice the national average

UNM and its peer institutions are finding themselves with an influx of students who need advisement, but the universities don’t have the money to hire more advisers. UNM’s University College student-to-adviser ratio of 770-to-1 is the highest of 16 peer institutions that had data readily available, and it is more than twice the last recorded national average.

Eco-Reps advocate recycling on campus

A group of environmentally-conscious students have organized to promote recycling in the dorms. Eco-Reps — a collaborative effort between UNM Recycling, Residence Life and Student Housing and a service learning class — is a group of students who want more recycling opportunities on campus, said Elyse Jalbert, the group’s president. “Eco-Reps are elected student leaders who basically encourage sustainable living and recycling in the dorm,” Jalbert said. Since 2004, UNM Recycling has attempted to install permanent recycling bins near the residence halls — including a 30-yard bin between lower Johnson and Santa Ana residence halls — but they have been placed sporadically and are removed without notice, said Linda McCormick, president of UNM Recycling. McCormick said the bins were moved to south campus and there are no plans to return them closer to the dorms. “They were moved out of there for a variety of reasons and they are now located on the south side of the Pit,” McCormick said. There are several cardboard recycling bins near the dorms, and McCormick said students should use them until more substantial bins are provided. “The ones that I put near the dorms — they can put bottles and cans in a bin and they can also put cardboard or paper or anything else in the other bins,” McCormick said.