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Computer Science professor recognized in high performance and technical computing

Lissa Knudsen | September 26

Dr. Trilce Estrada, an assistant professor of computer science at the University of New Mexico, was recently named the 2019 recipient of the Emerging Woman Leader in Technical Computing award. Presented by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the international award aims to recognize women in the middle stage of their careers in the field of high performance and technical computing. The Emerging Woman Leader in Technical Computing designation is a biennial award open to women with a background in technical computing research, education and/or practice. According to the ACM website, "this international award creates a new career milestone achievement, and also establishes a cohort of role models for students and professionals who are just getting started in our field."

Culture

Photo Story: Japanese Fall Festival

Sharon Schischilly | September 26

The Land of the Rising Sun illuminated New Mexico on Sunday, Sept. 22. The New Mexico Japanese American Citizens League (NMJACL) hosted its annual Aki Matsuri (Japanese Fall Festival) at the New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial in Albuquerque. For over 40 years, the annual event has celebrated Japanese culture and heritage. The founding families of the NMJACL, Nisei and Sansei (second and third generation Japanese-Americans), started the event in Albuquerque. "The festival is an annual event sharing the Japanese culture with the community," NMJACL President Steve Togami said. "It’s our main fundraiser to try and build a Japanese Culture Center in Albuquerque." Live demonstrations held throughout the event included sushi making demonstrations, origami folding and Ikebana flower arrangements. The food court offered Japanese food: Participants lined up to taste the many flavors of Japan. The food included Japanese hot dogs, sushi, spam musubi and more.

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CIA funds professor at UNM

Alex Heitt | September 26

The University of New Mexico is building upon its relationship with the Central Intelligence Agency through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The memorandum allows the agency to station an active-duty CIA operative on campus. UNM alumnus and CIA agent David Berg arrived on campus earlier this fall. Berg will be stationed at the University for two years, teaching classes and serving as a resource for students seeking career opportunities within the CIA. His classes will begin next semester and include Ethics in Cyber Intelligence, Technology, and Social Media for National Security, and Introduction to Global and National Security.

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Crime Briefs: September 26, 2019

Makayla Grijalva | September 26

The weekly crime briefs are to give the students, faculty and staff at the University of New Mexico a quick look into the crimes reported on campus. They do not provide all perspectives of the incident. All of the information is retrieved through UNM Police Department incident reports. UNM student banned from campus for possession of firearms University of New Mexico senior Steven Do, 21, was banned from campus after police found two handguns and a rifle in his dorm room. The UNM Police Department went to his room in Alvarado hall earlier this month after they received reports that Do was receiving suspicious packages from gun sellers. He consented to a search of his dorm, in which the guns were found along with several other gun parts.

News

UNM sees another decline in enrollment

Justin Garcia | September 26

For the seventh consecutive year, student enrollment at the University of New Mexico has dropped — certain to cause a ripple of effects in funding throughout the University. Undergraduate enrollment fell 6.5% (16,170) for the fall 2019 semester, while combined graduate and professional enrollment fell 6% (6,130), contributing to a five-year decline of 16.67% (22,792). The Albuquerque Journal reported that UNM expects a $4 million budget shortfall as a result of the enrollment decline. In 2018, UNM saw a $10 million shortfall from a 7% decline.

Opinion

Best milkshakes around UNM

Alanie Rael , Megan Holmen and Amanda Britt | September 26

Eating with Wolves is back and shaking things up with another review from the staff at the Daily Lobo. Editors Amanda Britt, Megan Holmen and Alanie Rael rated local restaurants in the Downtown and EDo districts on both their chocolate and speciality milkshakes. As temperatures get colder and fall approaches, Standard Diner, Holy Burger and 66 Diner all offer great options for this end of summer favorite. Each milkshake was rated on the following criteria: taste, atmosphere, service and presentation.

Sports

Lobos claim shootout victory in 110th Battle of the Rio Grande

Alanie Rael | September 23

In a latest iteration of a 110-year running football rivalry, the University of New Mexico Lobos (2-1) defeated the New Mexico State University Aggies (0-4) 55-52 on Saturday afternoon at Dreamstyle Stadium in a tough competition that offered back and forth touchdowns from beginning to end. UNM head coach Bob Davie took a step down for his second game in a row due to medical concerns from earlier in the season. Run game coordinator Saga Tuitele stepped in as acting head coach and said that the victory was for Davie and his family during the postgame press conference.

Opinion

Editorial: UNM Athletics unjustly criticizes Daily Lobo reporter

The Daily Lobo Editorial Board | September 23

On Saturday, the Lobo football team eked out a tight, exciting 55-52 victory against the rival Aggies. It was one of the most electrifying games at Dreamstyle Stadium in recent memory. Better still, it was done before a crowd of almost 30,000 people, suggesting that UNM football can be a desirable product for UNM students, alumni and the community. We’d love to be writing a triumphant editorial, touting the comeback of the once-great football program. Instead, Saturday's game was another reminder of the disgraceful and unjust treatment Daily Lobo reporters receive while covering UNM Athletics. In this most recent dust-up, Assistant Athletics Director of Communications Frank Mercogliano felt compelled to message a student and suggest he was endangering his journalism career.

News

Global climate strike rallies Albuquerque environmentalists

Megan Holmen | September 23

Burqueños gathered in downtown Albuquerque on Sept. 20 for the 2019 Climate Strike, which was also held concurrently in cities across the world. Climate change, drawing attention from millions across the world, was the driving force behind Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller’s public announcement in a meeting earlier this week that the City of Albuquerque passed a motion “Endorsing The Declaration Of A Climate Emergency, Creating A Climate Action Plan For The City Of Albuquerque.” “We have a plan to get to 100% renewable energy within the next 6 years... This emergency is about action,” Keller said. Keller said while other governments continue to use non-renewable resources, Albuquerque will be a leader and innovator in reducing its carbon footprint.

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Outpost Ice Arena remodeled for new team

Alanie Rael | September 23

Outpost Ice Arena, home of the Albuquerque Ice Wolves junior hockey team, is getting a facelift. The brand new junior hockey team has begun their season on the road with an unfortunate 0-6 starting record. The highly anticipated team is using the local ice skating and hockey rink in the Northeast Heights of Albuquerque for practices and games. The rink is currently undergoing renovations, costing team owner and broadcast mogul Stan Hubbard a total of $2 million. The renovations are seeking to upgrade the classic look of the original Outpost. However, according to Alyssa Loroach, the Ice Wolves’ director of communications and marketing, Hubbard is wanting to keep the integrity of the arena despite the new changes.

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Photo Story: Rio Grande Rivalry tailgating

Emille Domschot | September 23

Every year, the annual Lobo vs. Aggie football game draws a huge crowd. This Saturday, Sept. 21, cars packed the South Lot before the game, and Lobo and Aggie supporters alike set up tents side-by-side with food, games and music. For some, the event is a family tradition. Ron Besanti, a registered nurse and proud UNM alum, said his family has held football season tickets for years. “Twenty-eight years, to be exact,” Besanti said. Not only do he and his wife hold master’s degrees from UNM, both of his sons are alumni as well. For others, it’s taken on a special meaning. One couple, who met at a Lobo football tailgate seven years ago, gave their wedding vows under an arch of flowers in the middle of South Lot before this year’s game.

Sports

UNM women's volleyball to begin conference play at CSU

Reyes Gallegos | September 23

The Mountain West women's volleyball conference tournament begins on Sept. 26 starting with a match up between San José State University and San Diego State University and concludes on Nov. 23 with San José facing off against the University of Wyoming. This tournament is comprised of eleven teams in the Mountain West conference. Each of the eleven teams will play a series of games to ultimately determine who will be the Mountain West Champion based on their conference play. The University of New Mexico women's volleyball team will officially begin their Mountain West tournament games against Colorado State University (CSU) this coming Thursday, Sept. 26. The matchup will prove to be a tough task for the Lobo team: Colorado State is the top ranked team in the Mountain West with an overall record of 9-1 and has been on an eight game winning streak, only losing a combined total of five sets in their first ten games.

News

Q&A with UNM women's basketball players

Angelina Pompeo | September 23

University of New Mexico women’s basketball players Aisia Robertson and Bride Kennedy-Hopoate are busy preparing for their 2019-2020 campaign. Robertson is originally from San Francisco and beginning her third year with the team. Kennedy-Hopoate transferred to UNM from Queensland, Australia last year. Although this is her second year on the team, it will be her first year garnering playing time for the Lobos. Both players are majoring in Liberal Arts. After college, both said they hope to play basketball professionally overseas, with Kennedy-Hopoate adding that she wants to eventually coach collegiate basketball. The two players recently spoke with the Daily Lobo about their college experience and playing for the UNM women’s basketball team.

Opinion

Intentional Walk Rule: College should not follow in MLB's footsteps

Caitlin Scott | September 23

On Feb. 22, 2017, MLB changed its intentional walk rule. Instead of four pitches leading to an intentional walk, managers can now signal from the dugout to have the player take first base — sans the four pitches. Players are now told to "take your base" as they near the batter's box. The rule was changed all in the name of shaving off seconds from game times. Yes, we're talking mere seconds of a game. According to SBNATION reporter Kelsey McKinney, eliminating the four pitches saves Major League Baseball one minute per walk. That’s one minute every 2.6 games.

News

17th Annual Red Rally pumps up students for Rio Grande Rivalry

Dan Goodwin | September 23

On Thursday, Sept. 19, about 2,500 people gathered at the University of New Mexico’s Johnson Field to burn down a massive paper effigy of New Mexico State University’s Pistol Pete for the annual Red Rally. The customary conflagration has been celebrated every year since 2003 to encourage school spirit in anticipation of the UNM and NMSU rivalry football game. Red Rally is a product of Lobo Spirit — an Associated Students of UNM (ASUNM) agency — who planned the event and constructed the paper giant through a largely volunteer-driven effort.

Culture

Spirit Band integral part of UNM sports

Amanda Britt | September 23

Members of the Spirit Marching Band, a University of New Mexico musical ensemble, regularly perform and energize Lobo crowds during games and other events on campus and around the UNM community. The band enlivens Lobo fans during sports events and before and after games with their loud music, halftime shows and spirit. They take center stage on the field before kickoff and during halftime at football games, drive school spirit in the student section during games and perform in the tailgate lots. Brandon Rowe, Spirit Marching Band’s third-year co-drum major, said his role as a conductor of the show is to make sure the band has high energy and that they stay on task. He said this year the Spirit Marching Band has around 120 UNM student participants from a variety of majors and backgrounds — not just performance arts and music education majors.

Sports

United's momentum halted in 3-1 loss to Reno 1868

Colin Peña and Dan Goodwin | September 23

In a 3-1 defeat that stayed close for most of the match, New Mexico United lost to Reno 1868 FC at Isotopes Park on Friday, Sept. 20. As a result of the defeat, United dropped to eighth in the USL Championship Western Conference standings, while Reno stayed in second and clinched a playoff berth. Even as the Friday night match attracted only 10,518 supporters — a small crowd for New Mexico in their inaugural season — the stadium began full of excitement. Because the sound system during the singing of the national was unresponsive, rendering the singer inaudible, the home crowd filled in with their own rendition and the game began. The excitement of the game began in the seventh minute as New Mexico forward Santi Moar controlled a pass into the box from UNM alum Devon Sandoval and slotted it into the close corner for a goal.

Sports

Women's soccer coach talks success

Angelina Pompeo | September 23

Last week the Daily Lobo interviewed University of New Mexico Coach Heather Dyche. A homegrown Burqueño, she is the head coach for women’s soccer. Dyche grew up playing soccer and had the chance to play in college. After a year at the University of Nebraska, she transferred to Florida State University and was able to play for a total of three years after being redshirted for her first year. “The team at the time was ranked top five in the nation for three of the four years that I was there, so every year we were trying to win a national championship,” Dyche said. During her time at Florida State, Dyche maintained a GPA of above 3.5. Her team this year mimics that average as they all boast an average of 3.77.

Culture

Downtown taqueria makes international news

Luisa Pennington | September 22

In a small shop off of First Street, just north of Central Avenue, the Urban Taqueria serves tacos with a side of political commentary. With plates such as “Executive Privilege” and “Fake News,” the comfort-food restaurant is generating controversial conversations. Some of the more politically charged plates include “The Wall” burrito, the “Lock Her Up” burrito and the “Wikileaks” taco. Owner Hanif Mohamed said “The Immigrant” taco was often commented on for its sole ingredients: Organic green chile and fried potatoes.

News

Red Rally Preview

Colin Peña | September 19

Red Rally will take place on Johnson Field on Thursday, Sept. 19th at 8 p.m. One of the University of New Mexico’s largest annual events according to the Lobolife website, Red Rally has been rated one of Sports Illustrated’s '102 Things You Have To Do Before You Graduate’ for college students across the country. The classic UNM event is held each year to kick off the biggest football game in New Mexico— UNM versus New Mexico State. Known as the Rio Grande Rivalry, UNM and NMSU have been playing each other since 1894 — years before New Mexico was even a state. To celebrate the Land of Enchantment’s famous rivalry, UNM students will construct a giant version of the NMSU mascot "Pistol Pete" and burn it down. Every year, thousands of students gather to watch and celebrate the incredible sight of a 25-foot tall maroon cowboy being burnt to the ground. As a display of school spirit, the Red Rally is not unique to New Mexico. A longstanding tradition at Texas A&M University also features the burning of a massive bonfire before their rivalry game with the University of Texas. The UNM football team and marching band will be at the event to provide student support and music.