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Congressional candidates clash over economy, energy

Congressional candidates Martin Heinrich and Darren White can't seem to agree on issues such as the economy and energy independence, but both have said they will seek a solution to health care and create affordable programs for everyone. Heinrich, the Democratic candidate for the First Congressional District, said he will work for better health care programs by continuing to stand up to large insurance companies.

International arena

Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are sharply divided on foreign policy questions, such as how to exit Iraq and how to deal with Iran. Obama voted for a bill that would put a timeline on the Iraq War. "What I've said is we should end this war responsibly," Obama said during the first presidential debate.

Bookstore's technology center debuts with computers, software

Sophomore Andrew Riordan gasped in disbelief as UNM President David Schmidly announced him the winner of a new MacBook. The computer giveaway was part of Monday's ribbon-cutting ceremony for the technology center of the UNM Bookstore. Melanie Sparks, director of the Bookstore, said she and the administration decided to revamp the technology area of the store to better serve the UNM community.

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Workshop offers tips on safety, avoiding crime

Students interested in learning how to avoid the tricks of the petty criminal trade can attend a personal safety workshop today from noon to 1 p.m. in the SUB Fiesta rooms. UNM Police Chief Kathy Guimond and Trish Hoffman of the Albuquerque Police Department's Women Against Crime program will be guest speakers.

Bond D funds upgrades to some UNM buildings

UNM will receive $17 million if General Obligation Bond D is passed on Nov. 4. Two million dollars will go to UNM's South Campus Student Success Center; $5 million will go toward renovating and expanding the Biology building; and $4 million will be given to the Film and Digital Media Building.

Addressing the crisis

In the past six months, the economy has undergone a mortgage crisis, a credit crisis and a number of stock market dives. The dollar's drop in value has had a ripple effect through the markets in other countries and dragged them into a global recession. Sens.

3 bonds target county infrastructure

There are 10 bonds on the ballot this season, and some are causing students and community members to pause at the polls. Three in particular deal with improving Bernalillo County's infrastructure: the Roads, Public Facilities Construction, and Storm Sewers and Wastewater Systems bonds.

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University might get less funding from Legislature

UNM's funding from the Legislature could take a hit in 2009. The Roundhouse gives UNM about $360 million each legislative session, said Marc Saavedra, UNM's director of government affairs. Saavedra said UNM has received 10 to 20 percent of the money in the Legislature's special projects bill in recent years but that this year, Santa Fe has less money to give away, which could mean less funding for UNM.

Bond B gives $780K to UNM libraries

Libraries around the state look to Bond B for funds to purchase new books and pay for online services, journals and other media. UNM's libraries - including Zimmerman, Fine Arts & Design, Parish Memorial and Centennial Science and Engineering - would receive $780,000 from this bond, said Martha Bedard, dean of University Libraries.

Dinner workshop teaches students proper business etiquette

With folded napkins and freshly polished silverware, UNM's Career Services department put on an extravagant professional dining experience Monday night. The formal three-course dinner was held to help UNM students gain insight into the world of business etiquette.

Thousands turn out to vote early at UNM polling location

More than 4,500 people have voted early at the Student Union Building, making the SUB polling location the fourth most popular in Albuquerque, according to the County Clerk's Office. Of the 4,561 people that have voted at the SUB, 3,184 were registered Democrats and 441 were Republicans.

Processing provisional ballots

Official election results will not be available until more than a month after Nov. 4 because of provisional ballots, but Bernalillo County races could be called before then. Bernalillo County Clerk Maggie Toulouse Oliver said every vote will be counted but that provisional ones will go through a verification process that can take up to 34 days.

Battle for the Senate

State Senate candidates vying for the District 15 seat say they will fight to improve UNM students' futures. District 15 is located between Carlisle and Wyoming boulevards and Constitution and Hallmark avenues. H. Diane Snyder, a Republican, is up for re-election this year.

Chartwells slow in giving nutrition facts

When Chartwells took over UNM's food-service contract in June, the company promised healthy choices on campus. But Chartwells has been slow to provide nutrition facts for its on-campus eateries. "We are in the process of developing all of that information onto the dining Web site," said Michelle Giles, the Chartwells retail manager at the SUB.

Daily Lobo Spotlight

Daily Lobo: What instrument do you play for UNM's marching band? Patrick Beare: This is called a snare drum. It's part of the drum line, the percussion instruments that are actually marched on the field. DL: How long have you played it? PB: I started in the fifth grade, so I guess that would be about eight years.

Health care conundrum

The cost of health care has skyrocketed in recent years, and Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain believe the U.S. will need to cut those costs. Todd Sandman, director of government relations for Presbyterian Healthcare Services, said the health care system in New Mexico needs attention.

Electoral College brings attention to New Mexico

If it weren't for the Electoral College and New Mexico's swing-state status, Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain might not have bothered to come to UNM this election season. "Despite being a pretty small state population-wise, we're obviously gathering a ton of national attention," said Gabriel Sanchez, assistant political science professor at UNM.

Obama: 'We are in this together' (Slideshow)

Presidential candidate Barack Obama discussed his economic policy and stressed the importance of early voting in front of about 45,000 people at Johnson Field on Saturday. "Al Gore won New Mexico by 360 votes," Obama said. "John Kerry lost New Mexico by a little over 6,000 votes.