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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.

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Students travel the world using VR

Marco Woods | November 29

Editor’s Note: This is part of a project to better connect the Daily Lobo with the University of New Mexico Communication and Journalism Department. Students had the chance to try out a virtual reality system for themselves on Nov. 15 in conjunction with International Education Week through tours hosted by librarians at the University of New Mexico. The VR tours were directed by tour guides who explored a location via Google Earth VR while explaining some history and tidbits about the place to the students.

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Crime briefs for Nov. 27

Kelly Urvanejo | November 26

Aggravated battery behind the Daily Lobo On Nov. 16, an officer met with a male at the Collaborative Teaching and Learning Center who was bleeding from his face and left hand, according to a UNMPD report.

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Anderson School of Management to host Special Olympics run

Shubham Chadha | November 26

In collaboration with the Anderson School of Management, Special Olympics New Mexico will host the annual Santa Shuffle 5K & Elf Scoot 1K. Participants will convene at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum on Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics New Mexico. “This will be our second year organizing the event, and we hope to see more people,” said Arlene Armijo, a Special Olympics New Mexico representative. “We hope the run will help us raise awareness of Special Olympics New Mexico.”

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ASUNM resolution hopes to edge UNM toward total renewable energy

Madison Spratto | November 26

A resolution to push the University of New Mexico toward 100 percent renewable energy was passed unanimously through the Associated Students of UNM Senate during their Oct. 25 meeting. The resolution, introduced by ASUNM senators Emily Hartshorn and Madeline Starkweather, encourages the University to take “concrete steps” in the transition to alternative energy sources. Starkweather, a junior majoring in biology and a co-sponsor of the resolution, said the purpose of this resolution is to bring awareness that sustainability is an important topic to the Lobo community.

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A refresher on UNM's new on-campus living policy for freshmen

Gabriella Rivera | November 26

The life of a first-year college student will look a little different at the University of New Mexico next year. Beginning in Fall 2018, traditional first-year students at UNM will be required to live on campus, unless they qualify for an exception. With many incoming freshmen making their decisions on college, now may be an ideal time to clear up any misconceptions.

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Harry Potter Day brings magic to the SUB

Tom Hanlon | November 25

The wizarding world of Harry Potter came to life Tuesday when the Student Union Building buzzed with the sights and sounds of the fourth annual Harry Potter Day. The celebration, hosted by the University of New Mexico Student Activities Center and Associated Students of UNM, included: a trivia contest, photo booth complete with props, button making station where students could choose Harry Potter quotes and images to press into a button, facepainting, cookies and free “butterbeer.” Ryan Lindquist, interim director of UNM Student Activities, said Harry Potter Day is a way for students to relax before the two weeks leading up to final exams.

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Award honors UNM students and staff for community service

Austin Tyra | November 23

Three individuals from the University of New Mexico were recognized Nov. 20 for their continued commitment to community service through the Sarah Bell Brown Award. The recipients included two UNM staff members — Kim Kloeppel and Jennifer Moore — and UNM student Jesse Yelvington. Yelvington, who is part of the UNM Honors College, geared her community service toward advocating for and the education of the LGBTQ community.

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Students condemn Sen. Michael Padilla after sexual harassment allegations

Kyle Land | November 22

Democratic student organizations from across the state came together to demand state Sen. Michael Padilla, an Albuquerque Democrat, to withdraw from the 2018 election for lieutenant governor due to recent allegations of sexual harassment. University of New Mexico College Democrats, Young Democrats of New Mexico and Bernalillo County Young Democrats released a written statement Tuesday night condemning the senator. They requested that, along with withdrawing from the lieutenant governor race, Padilla resign from his senate seat, which he has held since 2013. “We reject any candidate who has prior instances of sexual harassment, assault or violence,” said the organizations in a combined statement released to the media.

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Candlelight vigil recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance

Rebecca Brusseau | November 22

Violence against the transgender community is on the rise — to honor those who have lost their lives, Nov. 20 is national Transgender Day of Remembrance. There have been over 300 reported cases of murdered transgender individuals since Oct. 2016, according to Trans Respect Versus Transphobia Worldwide. This number does not account for unreported murders, which could skew the statistics. The LGBTQ Resource Center gathered at the University of New Mexico’s Duck Pond on the evening of Nov. 20 to commemorate transgender people whose lives were lost as a result of hate crimes.

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Friendsgiving provides support for LGBTQ students

Rebecca Brusseau | November 22

It can be difficult to go home for the holidays. It can be even more difficult for members of the LGBTQ community, according to Arielle Scherrer of the LGBTQ Resource Center. The LGBTQ Resource Center opened its doors to students and members of the community Wednesday to celebrate Friendsgiving. “The purpose of this event is to create a safe place for LGBTQ students who cannot go home for the holidays and have to go back into the closet and hide who they are,” Scherrer said. “This is a meal and an event where people can just be themselves and enjoy the company of others.”

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Webinar highlights hate speech vs. free speech

Elias Manriquez | November 22

Editor’s Note: This is part of a project to better connect the Daily Lobo with the University of New Mexico Communication and Journalism Department. The University of New Mexico’s Division for Equity & Inclusion and the Office of Equal Opportunity held a webinar Nov. 15 at the LGBTQ Resource Center to highlight the impact of hate speech and establish methods to prevent it on college campuses. This webinar was presented nationally and online by Senior Campus Counsel Sheila O’Rourke of the University of California, Davis and Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Diversity Raquel E. Aldana of the University of California, Davis.

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A look into the life of a DACA beneficiary

Amy Byres | November 19

Editor’s Note: This is the first profile in a series on DACA recipients. Continue to stay updated with the Daily Lobo for more information. When she was just 2-years-old, Daniela Fry immigrated to the United States from Mexico with her mother. And her life changed when Obama signed the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. “One of the first things that was interesting when DACA came out was how somebody made me feel important,” she said, now 21 and a senior at the University of New Mexico majoring in international management. For the first time in Fry’s life, she saw the possibility of going to college and working legally.

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UNM helps students navigate international study

Gerardo Archundia S. | November 19

Presentations, desserts and study abroad orientations were some of the events that took place during International Education Week last week at the University of New Mexico. Organized by the Global Education Office, the week aimed to teach students about other cultures and encourage them to study abroad and improve their professional skills. “We want to celebrate our international students that are here, and we want to help American students to go abroad and diversify their culture and language skills,” said Annette Mares-Duran, a Global Education Office advisor.

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11 ASUNM senators selected with large voter turnout

Austin Tyra | November 16

On Nov. 15 the University of New Mexico student body elected 11 new students to serve on the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico Senate. Of the newly elected senators, 10 will complete a full term, and one will serve a half-term. The newly appointed senators, in order of the number of votes they received, are as follows: Mohammed Assed, Molly Callaghan, Madeline Kee, Rocky Cordova, Madelyn Lucas, Nadine Oglesby, Rose Cary, Arlin Bustillos, Satchel Ben and Jorge Rios. Lucas Maestas was elected to a half-term.