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Search for LAII director ends

Ryan Floersheim | January 12

After a lengthy, sometimes difficult search, UNM's Latin American and Iberian Institute has a new director, but the appointment has drawn mixed reactions from the community. Cynthia Radding, a history professor at the University of Illinois, was named to the position after a 10-month, nationwide search that drew criticism from local activists who felt the position should be filled by a Hispanic person.

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Electric cars to assist security

Clay Holtzman | December 23

UNM police and security officers are banking on a $30,000 investment they hope will help them to better patrol and secure the campus. The cars, Chrysler Gems, are powered entirely by 72-volt electric motors that can travel as far as 40 miles on a single charge and can go as fast as 25 miles per hour.

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Giving Tree embraced by UNM

Clay Holtzman | December 15

Maybe it's just because it's that time of the year, but UNM is in a giving mood. The UNM Giving Tree in the SUB Atrium has been such a hit that organizers have added an additional 74 foster children to their original list of about 120 in need of gifts and basic items this holiday season.

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Consequences of fake I.D.s outweigh fun

December 15

With the semester ending in less than a week, local liquor establishments face the inevitable challenge of combating underage drinkers who use false identification. "Fake I.D.s are a dime a dozen," said Mikey Numbers, a manager at Maloney's Tavern, 325 Central Ave.

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UNM employees get longer winter holiday

December 15

Staff Report UNM President Louis Caldera announced recently that Dec. 22 and 23 will be included in the upcoming days off for the University's winter holiday. The winter holidays at UNM officially begin Monday, Dec. 22 and extend through Friday, Jan.

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Beavers trounce Lobos 55-14 in Las Vegas Bowl

Parker Phil | December 15

by Phil Parker Daily Lobo LAS VEGAS - The Lobos waited until the last game of the year to play their worst football. UNM (8-5) was completely dominated in a 55-14 loss to Oregon State (8-5) in this year's Las Vegas Bowl on Christmas Eve. "We played as bad as you can play," said head coach Rocky Long after the game.

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Architecture program ranked 28th

December 15

Staff Report UNM's School of Architecture and Planning has been ranked among the top 40 architectural programs in the country for its value. DesignIntelligence, which ranked the UNM program as 28 in the United States, also ranked the University's architecture faculty ninth in the country for national teaching awards.

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University expands research

Jeff Proctor | December 11

UNM has been selected, with 12 other universities, to further the research and development of nanotechnology through a five-year program funded by the National Science Foundation. Top University administrators and researchers lauded the selection as a step toward UNM becoming a major player in nanotechnology.

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Professor aids disabled

December 11

Staff Report James Ellis is quickly becoming one of the most recognized and decorated lawyers in the nation. Ellis, a UNM law professor, is best known for his groundbreaking work to ban executions of the mentally retarded. The New Mexico Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Association of Retarded Citizens of New Mexico, also known as ARC, and his alma mater, Occidental College, honored him last month for his efforts.

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Nelson rallies support

Ryan Floersheim | December 11

Miles Nelson realizes the odds of being elected to Congress are against him. He said, though, that the United States is in such disarray that he has to try. "We are living in a very dangerous time," said the Albuquerque resident at a Democratic rally on campus Wednesday.

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Crime Watch

December 11

UNM police cite student for smoking marijuana University police cited a UNM student after he admitted to smoking marijuana while driving around campus in his car, according to police reports. UNM police stopped Matthew Munoz, 21, on Dec. 2 after an officer on bike patrol noticed he was not wearing his seat belt.

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News in Brief

December 10

National Gore urges Democrats to unite behind Dean CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) - Al Gore endorsed Howard Dean's presidential bid Tuesday, praising the front-runner's fervent opposition to the Iraq war while urging Democrats to unite behind Dean five weeks before the first votes are cast.

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Students struggle to pay back loans

Ryan Floersheim | December 10

Economic uncertainties, a diminishing job market and rising tuition costs are being blamed for the second student loan default rate in 10 years this year, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Default rates - the proportion of students failing to repay their college loans on time - rose nationally to 5.

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Regional anesthesia aids patients

December 10

Patients who undergo major surgical orthopedic procedures can now recover at home instead of at the hospital. Thanks to the UNM Outpatient Surgery and Imagining Service, also called OSIS, patients now have the option of choosing regional anesthesia over other methods.

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Electric cars to assist security

Clay Holtzman | December 10

UNM police and security officers are banking on a $30,000 investment they hope will help them to better patrol and secure the campus. The cars, Chrysler Gems, are powered entirely by 72-volt electric motors that can travel as far as 40 miles on a single charge and can go as fast as 25 miles per hour.

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Regents plan for Legislature

Jeff Proctor | December 10

Top UNM officials are gearing up for what so far appears to be an uphill battle with the state Legislature in January to fulfill the University's legislative priorities. One major topic at Tuesday's Board of Regents meeting was a rift between what UNM wants and what the state may give regarding salary raises for faculty and staff and tuition increases.

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Players barred from bowl game

Jeff Proctor | December 9

The Lobo football team likely will be two players light when it looks for redemption in the Las Vegas Bowl against Oregon State University Dec. 24. Head coach Rocky Long suspended starting wide receiver Adrian Boyd and backup receiver/special teams player Jonathan Harrell for academic reasons.

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New faces to lead Greeks

Ryan Floersheim | December 9

UNM's Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils are full of new faces, but their missions remain the same. Cari Crappell, the incoming 2004 Panhellenic president and Kevin Stevenson, who will assume the role of Interfraternity president for the next year, both said they want to improve fraternity and sorority relations.

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Donation to attract top-notch lecturer

December 9

Staff Report UNM's History Department has received a $100,000 endowment to attract a top-rate candidate to become a lecturer in ancient history. Funding from the Gorham Endowed Faculty Lectureship will go toward travel expenses, research costs and professional development, said History Chairwoman Jane Slaughter.

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Greeks grow in diversity, numbers

Ryan Floersheim | December 9

Since 2002, UNM's Greek community has seen an explosion of growth. Not only has the number of Greeks on campus increased from 556 to 716, but several culturally based organizations have sprung up, including one sorority that only exists at UNM. "Our goal is to make the Greek community represent the student body as a whole," said Allison Holcomb, Greek Life adviser at UNM.