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Law speeds check processing

Marisa Demarco | October 28

The days of writing a check on Saturday for money that will be deposited on Monday are over. Thanks to a federal law called Check 21, starting today, checks can be processed much more rapidly - even on the weekends. "People who have become accustomed to some kind of float time, they aren't going to have that float time any longer," said Janet Molenda, a district manager at the New Mexico Federal Educators Credit Union.

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Lack of resources angers employee

Felicia Fonseca | October 28

It's all about resources. If a department doesn't have them, it can't provide them to students. When architecture students want to cut a piece of wood in half, they can't do it themselves. They have to have Fred Mahinfarahmand do it for them. Mahinfarahmand is one of the School of Architecture and Planning's limited resources - he is the only one capable of running the model shop.

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Movie rebuts claims of "Fahrenheit 9/11"

Felicia Fonseca | October 27

The College Republicans returned to the SUB after a Sen. John Kerry rally Tuesday, but they weren't campaigning. Instead, the group joined other students to view "Farenhype 9/11," an analysis of "Fahrenheit 9/11" and its creator Michael Moore. "We want people to take two sides when they go to the polls," said Jeremy Landrum, activities coordinator for the College Republicans.

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Profile:Neighborly woman befriends students

Deborah Harvey | October 27

Students move in and out of the University area. Evelyn Abbott, 84, said each coming and going gives her a chance to meet new people. "If I need a can open, I take it outside and stop the first student I see to open it for me," she said. "They put down their books and take the can and opener and open it for me.

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NM one of Kerry's last

Rachel Stohr | October 27

Looking to close the deal in Albuquerque, Sen. John Kerry held a rally at Civic Plaza on Tuesday. Gov. Bill Richardson, Lt. Gov. Diane Denish and Sen. Richard Romero joined Kerry onstage. Supporters gathered to hear the man they hope to see elected as the 44th President of the United States in just six days.

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Keeping memories alive

October 27

by Darcy Burford Daily Lobo A crowd of about 50 faculty, staff and students gathered Tuesday for the blessing of the altar, one of the many customs associated with the Mexican holiday D°a de los Muertos. El Centro de la Raza organized the event by putting up decorations and bringing in special guests to bless the altar.

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Groups work to dispel voter apathy

Felicia Fonseca | October 27

New Mexico is a swing state - maybe that's why there are more young voters registered this year. Young voters traditionally have the lowest turnout in elections. Less than 5 percent of undergraduate students vote in campus elections, but voter groups are hoping 50 percent of young voters will turn out for the presidential election.

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Symposium open to variety of work

Krystal Zaragoza | October 26

Undergraduates will get their chance to present research in this year's first Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium. The event, which is organized by University College, is expected to fill the SUB with presentations by undergraduate students for 12 hours on Nov.

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Program parts with 'Chicano' in its title

Felicia Fonseca | October 26

Enrique Lamadrid said he would try anything to get more students into Chicano studies - even change the program's name. In the fall 2005 catalog, the program's name will be changed to Southwest Hispanic studies. "In no way does it stop being Chicano studies," Lamadrid said.

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Professor's story remembered

Rivkela Brodsky | October 26

Everett Rogers was known as a storyteller, and now others are recounting their stories about him. Rogers, 73, was a communications professor at the University who died from kidney cancer Thursday. Brad Hall, chair of the Department of Communication & Journalism, said Rogers was a well-loved professor who often told anecdotes to his students.

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Lecture scares up proof of paranormal

Rachel AlaimoMonson | October 26

If it seems unexplainable, he'll explain it. Peter Jordan has proof that knives suspended in a kitchen wall, people spontaneously combusting, and stigmata are not just freak accidents. He said they happen in real life over and over again. On Monday night, Jordan brought his evidence for paranormal existence in photos and on film to the SUB ballroom.

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Forum debates election, tribal sovereignty

Alex Williams | October 26

The Native American studies department held a forum Monday in Woodward Hall to discuss the presidential candidates' platforms in relation to American-Indian affairs. Republican John Gonzales and Democrat Laura Harris debated whether President Bush or Democratic Sen.

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Event recruits for Egypt program

Krista Pino | October 25

Belly dancers punctuated films and lectures to entice people to join an Egypt interest group Saturday. Supporters of the New Mexico Interest Group of the American Research Center in Egypt put together its first lecture and film series. The nonprofit organization funds archeological research in Egypt, covering aspects of Egyptian culture from before pharaohs to modern day.

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Gov. pitches higher education plans

Manuelita Beck | October 25

Gov. Bill Richardson said he wants to change the way funding decisions are made for UNM. The governor told UNM faculty, staff and students on Thursday he wants to eliminate the New Mexico Commission on Higher Education in favor of creating a cabinet-level secretary to administer New Mexico's 26 colleges and universities.

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Former chief discusses sovereignty, image

Krystal Zaragoza | October 25

Every day is a good day. That is the message Wilma Mankiller expressed Thursday when she spoke about the hardships American Indians faced and gave encouraging advice for the future. Mankiller, author of Controlling Our Own Image: Public Perception as a Sovereignty Protection Issue, was the first woman elected chief of the Cherokee Nation in 1987.

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Homecoming crown won by ASUNM reps

Erin Raterman | October 25

Wearing a red dress brighter than a Lobo uniform and a smile as big as the team's win against San Diego State, she accepted the title of 2004 UNM Homecoming queen. In front of the fifth-largest crowd for a UNM football game, Elizabeth Schomburg and Carlos Guillen were crowned 2004 Homecoming queen and king Saturday.

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News in brief

October 25

Family, friends mourn UNM student's death in Iraq war When enemy fire ended the life of 26-year-old Christopher Merville in Iraq, friends and family say he died as the man he dreamed of becoming - an American solider. "We celebrate a man who dedicated his life to giving us freedom," the Rev.

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Class on Vietnam opens eyes about war era

Felicia Fonseca | October 22

There was a time when Americans absolutely believed and trusted the president, said Paul Hutton, UNM history professor. It's something he said he has a hard time getting students in his Vietnam Era course to believe. "Maybe we were being naive, but now there is an expectation of deceit," he said.

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the daily lobo asks you:What is the importance of having a Homecoming king and queen?

October 22

Michele King senior public relations "Homecoming king and queen serves more than just a status. It actually becomes an alumni relations tool. You are becoming the icon of the students and the alumni." Michael Mooney junior business "It keeps the University active, and it keeps college traditions alive.

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Romero encourages students to vote early

Rachel AlaimoMonson | October 22

The debates are over, and the election is less than two weeks away. Democrats and Republicans are shifting focus to get voters to the polls. On Thursday, democratic congressional candidate Richard Romero came to UNM to rally student enthusiasm for the election.