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Grad Issue: Julieann Lopez looks forward to next chapter in life

Nichole Harwood | December 10

Julieann Lopez looks back on her positive experiences at the University of New Mexico as she approaches graduation day. This week, she will be earning her Bachelor of Science in exercise science and minor in psychology. “I’ve learned a lot about myself and my interests for the future. I’ve made many lifelong friends while at UNM, and I’m very thankful for my opportunity to come to school here,” Lopez said. Of her experiences, Lopez’ internship seems to stand out the most for her.

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Grad Issue: UNM helps shy student break out of shell

Robert Maler | December 10

Many students are often apprehensive — sometimes even shy or introverted — when they begin their college career, but those are often the ones that have the greatest potential to grow as well. Elizabeth “Eli” Laydon is graduating with a degree in psychology and has big plans for her future. She said she has always been interested in how the mind and body work, and she hopes to end up working as a homicide detective or forensic psychologist.

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Grad Issue: Johnny Ngo proud to be first in family to graduate

Nichole Harwood | December 10

As Johnny Ngo prepares to leave the University of New Mexico behind, his experiences will remain with him. “I've met a lot of prodigious advisors, professors and students, which made my time at the University memorable. Some courses and experiences that really opened up my mind were taking a class on curanderismo with Dr. Cheo Torres, a gender and communication (course) with Dr. Shinsuke Eguchi and various rhetoric courses with Dr. Michelle Kells,” Ngo said. He will earn a bachelor's degree in communications and law with a minor in technical and professional writing for the Fall 2017 semester.

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Grad Issue: Joseph DiVincenzo proves it's never too late to finish school

Tom Hanlon | December 10

Joseph DiVincenzo is the self-described poster child for why it is never too late to go back to school. DiVincenzo, 48, is about to receive his bachelor’s degree in accounting. After a long journey of working at restaurants, call centers and taking a few college-level classes before deciding to earn a degree in accounting, he reflected on his choice to go to college at a non-traditional time in his life. “I’m relieved, thrilled. I never thought that I would actually get my bachelor’s in accounting, never thought I’d be a college graduate,” DiVincenzo said.

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Grad Issue: After 25 years, Hugh Rosen finds college has changed

Gabby Rivera | December 10

Increasingly, a college degree is a standard requirement in many job markets. Even those with many years of professional experience are finding that without a degree, job prospects can be severely limited. It’s become a common sentiment: “In order for me to get ahead, I needed a higher degree.” Hugh Rosen, a non-traditional student who is back in college for the third time, said this was his motivation for attending the University of New Mexico and graduating with a degree in organizational leadership.

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Grad Issue: Amelia Rose Teicher doesn't regret taking time in school

Rebecca Brusseau | December 10

As an incoming freshman at the University of New Mexico, Amelia Rose Teicher assumed her career path would include pursuing math, but her life took a different turn. Teicher knew she had many interests and confidence in her ability to thrive in many different fields of study. Teicher, now 29, is graduating from UNM with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. During her time in college, Teicher experienced hard times trying to manage school while suffering from an eating disorder and depression.

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Carbon monoxide poisoning is an unseen killer

Tom Hanlon | December 6

An unseen killer undetectable by human senses claims more victims this time of the year than any other. As temperatures start to cool off and indoor holiday traditions begin, carbon monoxide poisoning poses a danger to people throughout the state and country. Last year the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy documented 246 CO exposures — the most occurring in December with 72 cases. Susan Smolinske, director of the New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center at UNM, said that while most CO poisoning cases happen throughout the winter, the holidays pose a unique risk.

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DACA’s rescission may deliver heavy blow to New Mexico’s economy

Isaac De Luna and Victor Santos | December 4

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on the New Mexico News Port Nov. 13 and written by Isaac De Luna and Victor Santos. This is part of our project to help connect the Daily Lobo audience to more members of our community. New Mexico is no stranger to a volatile economy, but it seems as though a recent decision from the Trump administration might deliver quite a heavy blow to the state’s much needed economic growth and stability. The USC Dornsife: Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration recently released an interactive map outlining the economic and human impact of the recent decision to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program will have around the country if Congress is unable to find a legislative solution.

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New Mexico placed 15th in the nation for women’s equality

Nichole Harwood | December 4

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published in the New Mexico News Port Nov. 13 and written by Nichole Harwood. This is part of our new project to help connect the Daily Lobo audience to more members of our community. New Mexico ranks 15th among the 50 states in a study of women’s equality. The study was conducted by WalletHub, which compiled existing data from official, mostly government sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and National Women’s Law Center, according to Jill Gonzalez, analyst for WalletHub, which constructs the information into studies and rankings through its methodology.

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A recap of ASUNM's busy semester

Brendon Gray | December 3

For the last three months, the office of the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico, nestled in a corner on the lower level of the Student Union Building, has been bustling with energy as students leaders work to govern the undergraduate student body. The executive administration, led by President Noah Brooks, Vice President Sally Midani with support from the deeply layered ASUNM executive staff — Chief of Staff Mason Martinez, Director of Communications Noah Michelsohn, Deputy Chief of Staff Alice Vernon, Deputy Director of Communications Chelsea Kaban and Senate Aides Selina Montoya and Sara Midani — have been working to accomplish the administration's three campaign goals.

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End of ART construction finally in sight

Madison Spratto | December 3

The long-anticipated end to construction on Central Ave. is finally in sight. From the West Side to the BioPark, the Albuquerque Rapid Transit system is up and running — the rest of the ART corridor is being used for bus drivers to practice the new system. The $126 million project started May 2016 and is projected to be complete by the end of 2017. With a new transportation service comes new road rules drivers need to be aware of.

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In memory of a lost Lobo

Gabriella Rivera | December 3

The University of New Mexico community is mourning the tragic loss of a student, friend and brother. Dezmond “Dez” Ravenel was stabbed in his apartment on Nov. 27 during an altercation with his younger brother, D'Andre Ravenel, who admitted to killing Dezmond when Albuquerque Police Department officers arrived on scene. He claimed Dezmond had become physically aggressive first, but APD found no physical wounds to support this statement. D’Andre has since been charged with murder.

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Sanctuary shelters abused animals

Rebecca Brusseau | December 3

The University of New Mexico Libraries arranged donation boxes throughout campus last week to benefit the Santuario de Karuna, an animal sanctuary for abused farm animals that opened two years ago in Tijeras. The Santuario de Karuna expressed a need for donations in the form of books about animals for children and adults, along with other materials that could benefit the educational events held at the organization’s site. The sanctuary aims to create peaceful living to benefit animals who have come from violent pasts. This organization is a 501 (c)(3) volunteer-based, grassroots vegan farm that seeks to save neglected local farm animals.

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Advisors help students with registration

Tom Hanlon | November 30

The end of the semester is often something to rejoice, but first students must get through dreaded finals and class registration. To ease some stress, the University of New Mexico advisors and staff helped students register for classes during a special event called Operation Registration Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon. The sixth annual event kicked off Monday at 9 p.m. in Hokon Hall with Late Night Registration that ended at 1 a.m. — after registration opened for freshmen students at midnight.

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Giving Tree gives UNM community donation platform

Amy Byres | November 30

Now through Dec. 8, the University of New Mexico community will have the opportunity to give to children in need through the annual Giving Tree, organized by the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico. This year gifts are donated to the UNM Children's Hospital, Albuquerque Public Schools Title I and the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department. A tree in the Student Union Building Atrium is filled with ornaments that have a tag attached to them from a child in need. Each tag lists something a child wants for the holiday season.

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Crime briefs for Nov. 30

Kelly Urvanejo | November 30

Criminal trespass on campus On the morning of Nov. 20, officers were dispatched to the west side of Ortega Hall in reference to a male found sleeping, according to a report. Earlier in the week, officers were dispatched to UNM, because the man was causing a disturbance and refusing to leave the property. He was escorted off the property and told not to return or he would be arrested.

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Remembering a case of sexual assault at UNM

Rebecca Brusseau | November 29

This school year marks eight years since a controversial sexual assault case against the University of New Mexico Hospital. UNMH was the site of a 2009 sexual assault case that involved resident doctors that ended in the accuser being terminated from her position. The case went to trial for a second time this month. Cynthia Herald was the victim of a sexual assault incident when she was a resident doctor at UNMH. Herald reported the incident to her superiors, which led to frustrations in trying to find justice for her attacker. The allegations resulted in Herald’s unemployment and expulsion from her residency program.

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UNM hopes new Banner system will improve user experience

Austin Tyra | November 29

After steadily replacing and updating the Banner system used by faculty and students, a new system will be fully implemented by February of 2018. This affects financial aid, enrollment and other key features. Currently, students use the Banner system feature, “self-service,” which is best associated with registration. Faculty use the system “Bannder Forms,” which includes applications such as enrollment management, financial aid and the Bursar’s Office accounts.

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ASUNM votes to pass funding reform bill

Brendon Gray | November 29

This semester’s student government term ended with a legislative fight — and that fight might not be over. Funding showdown Wednesday night, the senators of the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico held their final meeting. There, senators voted 11-9 to pass legislation that will dramatically change the way ASUNM entities, called student service agencies, are funded. At the conclusion of the meeting, ASUNM President Noah Brooks told the Daily Lobo he planned on vetoing the legislation Thursday.

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New Mexico is a great state to be a nurse

Nichole Harwood | November 29

As graduation approaches, nursing might just be in the cards for many students, and with a 2017 WalletHub study, they may have even more of a reason to pursue it. Out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Mexico was ranked No. 2 for best state to be a nurse in, according to the study. The report was developed by WalletHub’s research team, in conjunction with academic experts in the field who chose the most relevant metrics, said Jill Gonzalez, a WalletHub Analyst. The data used to create the rankings was aggregated from reputable sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Council for Community and Economic Research, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and many more, Gonzalez said.