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Judge: No time for ID rule changes

Marisa Demarco | September 9

District Court Judge Robert Thompson ruled that requiring first-time voters to present ID at the polls would cause more harm than good. "Because the plaintiffs' request for extraordinary relief comes approximately 60 days before election, granting the relief the plaintiffs require would likely cause disruption of the conduct of the election and would disrupt the ability of a significant number of voters to cast their votes," Thompson stated in the order.

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Gloom hits 80th anniversary

Mandi Kane | September 9

A 50-foot man stuffed with shredded prison documents will go up in flames tonight at Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe. Zozobra, or "Old Man Gloom" is burned to rid spectators of their troubles of the previous year. Thousands of people, including UNM students, will attend the 80th burning.

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Political internships double in '04

Matthew Chavez | September 9

The political science department is giving students the opportunity to go toe-to-toe with the political world for academic credit. Fifty-eight UNM students are participating in political internships this election year. Twenty-five of them are enrolled in political science 291 and 491 and are supervised by Ellen Grigsby, intern program coordinator.

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Vaccines essential to student health

Erin Raterman | September 9

University students are at high risk for transmittable diseases, according to the UNM Student Health Center. Five hundred and forty-eight students walked into the Student Health Center's Allergy and Immunization Clinic during the month of August and received an immunization, said Nikki Beneke, a registered nurse at the center.

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Daily Lobo wants to know

Rivkela Brodsky | September 9

UNM senior administrators don't have to do anything right or wrong to lose their jobs. They can be let go if the position is not the right fit or if the president of the University wants someone else in the position, said Susan Carkeek, vice president of Human Resources.

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Campuses in the news

September 9

Indiana U cross country team suspected of hazing (U-WIRE) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - A week after eight freshmen were arrested near Indiana University's Bill Armstrong Stadium for public indecency, the Office of Student Ethics will look over the case and decide whether to pursue the incident as possible hazing.

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Agora educates students on suicide

Matthew Chavez | September 8

Agora Crisis Center put up an art exhibit in front of Zimmerman Library today in observation of Suicide Prevention Week, which lasts until Saturday. The exhibit features a tunnel of cloth with more than 300 handprints representing the number of New Mexicans who committed suicide in 2002, which is the most recent data available.

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Judge rules no ID required

Marisa Demarco | September 8

An injunction requiring first-time voters to present IDs at the polls was denied Tuesday by State District Judge Robert Thompson. "This is a victory for young people," said James Moore, state director of the New Voters Project. "One hundred and twelve thousand new voters have registered in the last year and a half.

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I-40 roadwork modified for fair

September 8

by Deborah Harvey Daily Lobo The New Mexico State Fair is well under way and with it comes more traffic. Many businesses have already been affected by the construction of the Louisiana/I-40 interchange scheduled for completion Nov. 15. "Our business has been affected in a big way," said Joseph Trujillo, manager of the Burger King on the corner of Lomas and Louisiana boulevards.

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News in brief

September 7

Border Patrol seizes drugs near Alamagordo ALAMOGORDO (AP) - Border Patrol agents who searched a car at a checkpoint on U.S. 54 near Alamogordo seized $4.2 million in cocaine. Agents who stopped the car at the inspection station about 1:30 p.m. Saturday said the driver displayed "unusual mannerisms," so they sought and were given permission for a search.

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Binge drinking related to college attendance

Felicia Fonseca | September 7

Alicia Baca always planned to go to college, and that might be what led her to binge drink during her freshman year. According to an analysis by Steven Bloch, senior research associate for AAA, more young adults not planning to go to college reported binge drinking than those who planned to attend college.

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Union: UNMH violated pay contracts

Matthew Chavez | September 7

Labor union representatives told the UNM Hospital administration Friday some employees have been denied pay raises. The representatives told the administration it is in violation of the Public Employees Bargaining Act that took effect July 1, 2003. The act requires the hospital to provide information to union members to verify pay raise contracts are implemented properly.

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Correction

September 7

The Daily Lobo would like to clarify that in the Aug. 24 article "'Modern Art' delivers wonder to Cornell Mall," Gary Beals built the stainless steel centerpiece. Betty Sabo is the artist.

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Cougars steal a win in the 4th

September 7

by Daniel S. Archuleta Daily Lobo Despite breakthrough performances from wide receiver Hank Baskett and running back DonTrell Moore, the Lobos still lost a heartbreaker to the Washington State Cougars, 21-17. The Lobo football team dominated for three quarters at University Stadium on Friday night.

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Rabble-rouser

Marisa Demarco | September 3

Jes£s Mu§oz, campaign organizer for the Young Voters Alliance, speaks to protesters outside the Second Judicial District Courthouse on Thursday. The protesters were waiting to hear the results of a court case that will determine whether first-time voters have to bring ID to the polls.

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Fair in town for Labor Day

Katy Knapp | September 3

Those who go to the New Mexico State Fair don't get to watch the celebrity goat-milking contest this year, but there isn't a shortage of attractions. Concerts, art exhibits, sheep sheering, extreme-sports shows, midway rides and rodeos are being offered this year.

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The daily lobo asks you:Do you think it's possible for the United States to win the war on terrorism?

September 3

Matt Herman senior finance major "The Bush administration incites such resentment in countries around the world that there's always going to be groups who'll resort to terrorism to be heard. Until we take a more humble approach to international affairs, the war won't be won.

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Cotton Candy King stuck to throne

Felicia Fonseca | September 3

Matt Pankuch's battle station is not out on a field - it's behind a cotton candy machine at the New Mexico State Fair. People call Pankuch the Cotton Candy King. "I can put out cotton candy if I'm just running machine probably in a matter of 30 seconds," he said.

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Graduates don't go far from home

Katy Knapp | September 3

UNM graduates just can't get enough of the University. A graduate survey administered by Career Services found the majority of graduates are employed at UNM. The survey was sent to all 2,414 spring 2003 graduates, and 814 responded. After UNM, the top employers were Albuquerque Public Schools, Sandia National Laboratories and the State of New Mexico.

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Iraqi women praise U.S. war

September 2

by Margarita Ortega y Gomez Daily Lobo During the 1991 Iraqi uprising, when Saddam Hussein's Republican Guard was brutally suppressing civilians, Surood Ahmed Falih fled Kirkurk after being injured and losing her sister, aunt and stepmother. "There were bodies covered in blood (in the street), each one shot three times," she said.