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Story of Wilco's battles with label chronicled in film

by Michael Sanchez Daily Lobo "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart" is a new rockumentary from first-time director Sam Jones, chronicling the now infamous story of Wilco's album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. Hailed by fans, Rolling Stone - who called it "a masterpiece" and "the first great album of [2002]" - and alternative press alike, the incredible journey this album took on its way to finally being released is now well-known.

'Death' brings satire to life

by Nathan Jacquez Daily Lobo By the time you read this, the "Words Afire" play festival will already be barreling along. The annual play festival is host to many up and coming local playwrights and directors at various venues across Albuquerque.

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COLUMN: Not voting wastes a privilege

Daily Lobo Columnist If you don't vote, you're trespassing. As an idealist, I believe that a post-gubernatorial column is worthwhile as long as it encourages at least one individual who consciously threw their license to vote in the gutter on Tuesday to vote next year.

LETTER: Kiska's retirement-age comment petty

Editor, I am responding to Mr. Kiska's comments in the Wednesday, Nov. 6 regent's article: "there is a problem with University employees that have reached retirement age." I resent Mr. Kiska's insinuations that employees he feels should "be retired" are worthless to this institution.

COMICS

Exhibit shows creative student photography

by Dustin Habermann Daily Lobo Well kids, we're in that final relaxed moment of the semester -- right after midterms and well before finals. In three short weeks you will not have the time to shower, do laundry, eat, sleep, or perform many functions usually under the jurisdiction of your medulla oblongata.

LETTER: Journalism accreditation loss taken far too lightly

Editor, Kudos and congratulations are in order for the University of New Mexico! Way to go, losing your accreditation for the journalism program in the C&J Department. After all, it was just one more pesky thing that the school had to do to prove it was an upper-level institution of higher learning.

Bills honored, UNM ranked 22nd in nation

Staff Report The UNM men's soccer team received national recognition Monday. After posting two key victories last weekend, the Lobos moved up to 22nd in national-rankings and clinched the number one seed in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament.

Top UNM singles player to compete in championship

Staff Report UNM senior Bart Scott is part of the elite in men's tennis - he is one of only 32 players competing for a national singles title at the 2002 Omni Hotels National Indoor Intercollegiate Championships. Scott was invited to the choice tournament based on his first-rate performance in the Region VII Regional Championships Oct.

Journalism students voice concerns

by Arthur Simoni Daily Lobo Brad Hall, chairman of the Communication and Journalism Department, met with concerned students Tuesday to explain why the department decided to withdraw its application for reaccreditation. The department withdrew its application last week when it became apparent that it was not going to be reaccredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.

UNM officials speak up on relevance of accreditation

by Arthur Simoni Daily Lobo With the recent controversy over the UNM Communication and Journalism Department losing its accreditation that it had held for more than 50 years, accreditation has become a concern among many departments across campus. The University of New Mexico currently holds institutional accreditation from the North Central Association accrediting body.

UNM Child Care expands

by Mira Poling Daily Lobo The population of UNM changes each semester and students can expect some knee-high additions this particular winter - 70 new children will enter UNM's Child Care Center. The space for additional children is available due to the center's recent merge with Manzanita and the use of a new larger facility.

COLUMN: Some ads needlessly vicious

by Craig A. Butler Daily Lobo Columnist Well, the election is over. Once again the campaign season was long, competitive and at many times downright nasty. Despite every candidate's professed dislike for attack ads, our airwaves have been filled with mudslinging so thick that it's hard for anyone exposed to it to feel clean.

COMICS

MWC no place for UNM revenge

by Kenn Rodriguez Daily Lobo The UNM women soccer team's Mountain West Conference Championship tournament opener would be perfect for Fox Sports-like hype. Here is the storyline. This afternoon, the third-seeded Lobos (10-7-1, 3-2-1 MWC) take on the sixth-seeded Air Force Academy.

Former presidents welcomed back

by Kayla Anderson Daily Lobo Who can "swim like a fish, but doesn't need to because he can walk on water?" William Davis, UNM's 11th president, said the answer is the future leader of the University. Six former UNM presidents were welcomed back to campus yesterday at Zimmerman Library in an event to discuss UNM's history of leadership and the qualities that the University's future presidents should possess.

LETTER: C&J chairman lacks leadership qualities

Editor, I read Thursday's edition of the Lobo with a real sense of disappointment and disgust upon learning that for the first time in 50 years, the UNM journalism program will not be receiving accreditation from the Accrediting Council in Journalism and Mass Communications.

Program's accreditation makes committee agenda

The recent loss of the journalism department's accreditation became a major topic of discussion at the Board of Regents' Academic/Student Affairs Committee meeting Tuesday. The committee also listened to presentations about the pros and cons of retirement-age employees and efforts being made to prevent students from dropping out.

Women's team prepares for regional championships

by Michael Beniash Daily Lobo The UNM women's tennis squad concludes its fall season this weekend in the friendly confines of the UNM Tennis Complex -- the first home competition for the Lobos. UNM plays host to the University of Houston, Boise State University and intrastate rival New Mexico State University in the annual Lobo Fall Invite.