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Candidates seek Homecoming vote

by Eva Dameron Daily Lobo Student Ethan Maese was dressed in a banana costume on Wednesday to support his friend's campaign for Homecoming King. "I'm bananas for Alex Hughes," he said. "I offered to do it because I've known Alex for a long time now and he's a stand-up guy.

Sampling global flavors

by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo Free food and massages were provided to students and staff on Tuesday at Smith Plaza to celebrate this year's World Food Day. World Food Day, which is Oct. 15, was celebrated early by UNM's Student Health Center because of Fall Break, said Maya Trujillo of Peer Educators.

Honoring the Navajo language

by Sophie Sorenson Daily Lobo Long black hair waved, soft shoes pattered and thick turquoise jewelry jingled at the Hibben Center on Wednesday night. Dineh Tah Navajo Dancers entertained an audience of about 100 people Wednesday night for the 35th anniversary of Navajo language instruction at UNM.

Campus polls convenient for residents

by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo Student residents didn't have to go out of their way to vote in the city election on Tuesday. Students living on campus were able to cast their vote at the SRC Commons Building. Anyone registered in precinct 049 was able to vote on campus.

Students tour study abroad opportunities

by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Dane Smith Hall was filled with about 25 booths advertising study abroad opportunities for students on Tuesday. The booths were run by UNM groups and several other colleges and private organizations. One booth, run by a student travel magazine, gave students a chance to win a $1,000 airplane ticket to anywhere in the world.

Damage done by skaters declines

by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo UNM Physical Plant spent more than $5,000 last year repairing building damages created by skateboarders. Joel Straquadine, manager of facilities maintenance, said that money could be used for better things, like repairs and paint jobs to old buildings.

Aiming to help United Way

by Annette Herrera Daily Lobo The UNM Young Leaders' Society and UNM President Louis Caldera encouraged faculty and staff to donate to United Way at a brown bag lunch at the SUB on Monday. Caldera said faculty and staff could support United Way through a one-time annual donation or a monthly payroll deduction.

Mayoral hopefuls make final push

by Katy Knapp Daily Lobo For five hours, in a little room at his campaign headquarters, Eric Griego was busy making phone calls. He was calling undecided voters on Monday trying to sway their decision for today's election. "People like the fact that mayor candidates take the time to talk to them," he said while taking a break.

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta lifts off

by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo About an hour before the sun peered over the Sandia Mountains on Sunday, UNM alumna Anna Nichols watched 12 balloons illuminate the sky. "It's sweet," said Nichols, who attended the opening weekend of the 33rd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Campus made over during Fall Frenzy

by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Chelsea Armstrong, director of ASUNM Community Experience, said Fall Frenzy was a success, despite difficulties in recruiting volunteers. Armstrong, who organized the Sept. 30 event, said in the end, it didn't matter how many people volunteered, but the kind of people who donated their time.

Architect accepts alumni award

by Amanda Stevens Daily Lobo Van Gilbert, a local architect whose projects include the Albuquerque Aquarium and the Lobo Tennis Club, gave a tearful thank you to his family as he accepted a UNM alumni award. "This is a man who never breaks a sweat," said Gilbert's former colleague and friend, Pam Hurd-Knief.

Center surveys women at UNM

by Aidan Turowski Daily Lobo The Women's Resource Center is conducting a survey to find whether women feel they are treated equally at UNM. The survey began Sept. 6, and results will be available Nov. 31. Sandrea Gonzales, director of the Women's Resource Center, said the 150-question survey will explore the issues that affect women - such as equality, fairness and how they feel about their treatment on campus.

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"Honestly, I don't think it can really be placed on any one person, because it's a new situation for the country. We've never had to deal with a natural disaster of this magnitude." "I'd say he should be the one to blame. I mean, he was the director of FEMA.

Prof to study the blame game

by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo UNM professor Lonna Atkeson received a $69,000 grant to study public opinion on the government's handling of Hurricane Katrina. The National Science Foundation awarded the grant to Atkeson, political science associate professor, and colleague Cherie Maestas of Florida State University.

More help coming to UNM's storm victims

by Katy Knapp Daily Lobo Michael Perea said he could really use some extra money. "I'm completely broke," he said. "It's been tough having to buy everything again." Perea, from Tulane University in New Orleans, is one of 47 students displaced by Hurricane Katrina attending UNM.

Regents to ask state for High Tech High funding

Staff Report The UNM Board of Regents approved a proposal to request $7.3 million in capital outlay from the Legislature for High Tech High next year. Capital outlay is money granted by the Legislature for purchase of equipment or buildings, which includes renovations.

ASUNM scrutinizes costly sale of bonds

by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo The Associated Students of UNM met with members of UNM's administration Wednesday night to discuss the $125 million bond sale that took place Aug. 24. Matt Gallegos, ASUNM senator, said he was unhappy most of the planning for the bond sale happened over summer break.

Car catches fire in parking structure

by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo Smoke rose from the Cornell Parking Structure Tuesday afternoon when a vehicle caught fire. Joe Finley, a sophomore at UNM, said he was walking to his vehicle when he smelled burning wires and saw smoke rising from a vehicle.

Lobo arrested at bar

by Riley Bauling Daily Lobo According to a criminal complaint, UNM men's basketball player Aaron Johnson was charged with four counts of battery on Albuquerque police officers early Sunday morning. In a statement released Sunday, head coach Ritchie McKay said he dismissed Johnson from the basketball team.