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Thanksgiving holds international appeal

Krista Pino | November 24

Although Thanksgiving isn't until tomorrow, some international students have already celebrated the holiday. On Friday, host families prepared a lunch of traditional Thanksgiving dishes for international students, and a dance was held afterward. Linda Melville, advisement specialist for the International Studies Program, said the office has considered celebrating Thanksgiving on Thursday several times, but have held the event on different days because international students typically do not celebrate it.

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Financial system brings headaches

Marisa Demarco | November 24

Sarah Lentz says the Banner system at UNM is twice as much work as the old paper-based system - for now anyway. "We knew there were going to be problems," said Lentz, administrator for the Department of Theatre and Dance. "They warned us that any big move like this, there's going to be a huge transition period, so it was to be expected.

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Prof scours Antarctica for meteorites

Rivkela Brodsky | November 23

Not many people get the chance to go to Antarctica. Barbara Cohen, research assistant professor in Earth and Planetary Sciences, waited seven years to spend six weeks looking for meteorites in Antarctica. "I really wanted to go," she said. "It's hard to get to Antarctica.

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News in brief

November 23

Plane crashes on its way to pick up former president crashes HOUSTON (AP) - A private jet that was en route to Houston to pick up former President Bush clipped a light pole and crashed Monday as it approached Hobby Airport in thick fog, killing all three people aboard.

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Professional weighs in on accreditation

Felicia Fonseca | November 23

Not all journalists are journalism majors, nor have they all graduated from an accredited program. New Mexico had two accredited journalism programs until UNM's journalism program withdrew its application for accreditation two years ago. Faculty and students discussed whether the loss would affect students' chances to find a job in journalism.

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The Abbey offers cheaper dorms, fewer amenities

November 23

by Paula Bowker Daily Lobo Dorms aren't just on campus. The Abbey, located at 1625 Gold Ave., offers off-campus dorm rooms for UNM and TVI students. Owner Al Moye said they take in any student who wants to live in a dorm setting that is less expensive than on-campus student housing.

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C & J acts on board's criticism

Katy Knapp | November 23

It's been two years since UNM's journalism program withdrew its application for accreditation. The accreditation board's report stated there were six problems the journalism program needed to address: governance, diversity, instruction, advisement, internships and alumni relations.

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Honor society volunteers time to help ill children

Katy Knapp | November 22

UNM students joined forces with Ronald McDonald on Saturday at the second annual World Children's Day Block Party. People donated money to the Ronald McDonald House by purchasing game booth tickets. All proceeds from the event went to the Ronald McDonald House.

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Event to exhibit diverse student work

Rachel AlaimoMonson | November 22

Today 450 undergraduate students will present their research on a variety of topics ranging from science to theater. It's part of the first UNM Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium, which will take over every room in the SUB for 12 hours starting at 9 a.

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ASUNM works on school's ranking

Rivkela Brodsky | November 22

ASUNM President Kevin Stevenson is on a mission. He wants to make sure student surveys for the Princeton Review give the University credit for its academic programs. UNM has been included in the Princeton Review's publication The Best 357 Colleges since 1991.

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News in brief

November 22

Doctor gives up license after three suspensions (AP) - An Albuquerque doctor whose medical license had been suspended three times has voluntary surrendered it. The New Mexico Medical Board accepted Dr. Jonathan Burg's voluntary surrender Thursday. Burg, who practiced physical medicine and rehabilitation, said he was tired of legal battles over allegations of misconduct.

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Students see sweatshop brutality

Rachel Stohr | November 22

At least 1 million workers in more than 3,000 maquiladora plants make $4 a day. A student delegation that traveled to Juarez, Mexico, the site of many maquiladoras, or U.S. assembly factories, said they saw the brutal treatment of Mexican laborers firsthand.

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Correction

November 19

In "Coaches' pay dwarfs professors,'" in Thursday's Daily Lobo, it was stated the Lobo football team is bowl-eligible for the third season. The Lobos are bowl-eligible for the fourth season. Also, Ritchie McKay, men's head basketball coach, signed a 5-year contract in 2002, not in 2000.

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Terrorism from the media's eyes

Rachel Stohr | November 19

The politics of terrorism rely on shock, said Steve Coll, managing editor of the Washington Post. "It is meant to produce a visceral and gut reaction," he said. "The politics of terror isn't of the head or the heart, but of the stomach." Coll spoke to a full room in the SUB Thursday night as part of a weeklong international symposium and discussion series on terror and human rights.

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ASUNM Senate results

November 19

Brittany Jaeger 501 Chewy White 459 Charlotte Woods 436 Matt Gallegos 435 Jackie Garcia 372 Kelly Shaffer 366 Erin Muffoletto 361 Adelicia Otero 358 Jason Koury 356 Andrea Roussel 354 Constitutional amendment Changes the number of required ASUNM senators to the Outreach and Appointments Committee from "three to five" to "five to seven" senators.

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Activist reflects on drunk driving

Felicia Fonseca | November 19

A trip to buy cigarettes turned into something she can still feel the effects of years later. Melissa Roberge, a victim of a drunken driving crash in 2002, said she suffers from post-traumatic stress syndrome. Every time her fiancÇ sneaks up behind her, she said she can feel the effects of the crash like it just happened.

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Benefits of onions outweigh bad breath

Katy Knapp | November 19

There are dysfunctional foods, and there are functional foods. "Dysfunctional foods are very good for our emotional well-being," said Irwin Goldman, associate professor of horticulture at the University of Washington, while showing a slide with photos of Little Debbie snacks.

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the daily lobo asks you:How do you think movie downloaders will be affected now that the Motion Picture Association of America is suing them?

November 19

Crystal Smiley junior, biology "I don't think everyone who downloads will be punished. I don't see how they could punish everyone, but I still think something should be done about downloading, because it is illegal." Stephen Madrid junior, communications and journalism "It's OK to download before the movie has been released into stores.

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UNMH sued for records

Felicia Fonseca | November 18

Community Coalition for Health Care Access members have tried to dig up dirt, but they have hit an obstacle. UNM Hospital failed to grant the group access to public records. A lawsuit was filed in state District Court on Tuesday against the University. The coalition made an appearance at the groundbreaking ceremony for the UNMH expansion project Wednesday carrying signs that read, "Paid for all, made for all?" - referring to the tax money that funds the hospital.

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Panel advises using plagiarism to teach

Marisa Demarco | November 18

A student in Donna Knaff's class plagiarized a paper. As part of his punishment, he was supposed to attend a panel discussion about plagiarism with her on Wednesday. The student didn't show. "I have never in my career seen so many students not willing to come meet with us," said Dean of Students Randy Boeglin, a panelist.