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Series offers chance to hear unfinished works

by Sari Krosinsky Daily Lobo The pieces you'll hear at a Works-in-Progress reading may be unfinished, but they are still well worth hearing. After all, how often do you get to hear good writers share their work before it's received the final polish? Works-in-Progress is a more or less monthly reading series featuring unpublished, unfinished poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction by graduate students, faculty and local writers.

Noise bill quiets downtown

Do you think your neighbors can hear your stereo? Can they hear your alarm clock? How about your band practicing on a Sunday afternoon? When you go see live music at one of the Downtown venues, do you want to have to shush your friends so you can make out some muted band's sound freshly castrated by the noise ordinance? These questions remain relevant since the final vote on the noise ordinance was cast Monday, Oct.

Petty album skewers music industry

Once upon a time Tom Petty was an angry young man. Petty's a little older now - OK, he's a lot older - but he's still angry. Judging from his latest CD, The Last DJ, he's got his razor tongue in his cheek. Ably backed by his band of more than 20 years, the Heatbreakers, Petty has crafted a concept album of sorts that skewers the music industry while decrying the loss of innocence pop music has endured these last 20 or so years.

Column: Homeland Security Dept. dangerous idea

by Raphael Schweber-Koren The Johns Hopkins News-Letter U-Wire We cried on Sept. 11, watching the twin towers fall and many good men and women die. We listened to the soothing words of the Bush administration: "No one could have prevented this.

Presidential search advertisement approved

The UNM Presidential Search Subcommittee met Monday for a short meeting where committee members approved the position announcement and the search firm contract. Committee members edited the presidential position advertisement, which will appear in the Chronicle on Higher Education, Black Issues in Higher Education and the Hispanic Outlook on Higher Education, said UNM Public Relations Director Frank Martinez.

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Column: Human nature overrated?

by Sari Krosinsky Daily Lobo columnist I've often argued that it's pointless to base any argument on human nature, because it's virtually impossible to distinguish between which human attributes are the result of nature and which the result of learning, or even of a combination of the two.

EDITORIAL CARTOON

New degree offered

by Shelby Kocurek Daily Lobo Greg Cajete, the new director of UNM's Native American Studies, said he has plans to transform the program's minor into a bachelor's degree program. Cajete, a long time resident of New Mexico and member of the Santa Clara Pueblo, was appointed director in 2001, but because of sabbatical, he officially took over the position in May 2002.

First Homecoming party will have murals, music

by Jessica Quinn Daily Lobo Homecoming on the Range will kick off its first party on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m., with chalk murals, live music from CIVITAS, and a chance to meet the candidates for King and Queen in front of the UNM Bookstore. The chalk murals are one of a series of Cherry/Silver competitions that student organizations can participate in.

COLUMN: Advertising's evolution useless

When psychologist Abraham Maslow developed the Hierarchy of Needs in the early 20th century, times were simpler. Businesses were still after accumulated monetary riches and the effects of the industrial revolution were being seen globally, but products were sold for their utility rather than for their appearances.

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COLUMN: Students can use forum to voice SUB questions

by Jennifer Onuska ASUNM President and Lorena Olmos GPSA President When will the Student Union Building be ready and what can you do about it? That is the question on everyone's mind. By now we should all be aware of the obvious delay.

New skate shop facilitates talent

Skateboarding is arguably the fastest growing sport in America. With its popularity swelling from coast to coast, the once nearly deceased sport is basking in the limelight. With the surge in skateboarding's popularity has come the birth of a new skate shop.

UNM to show school spirit for Homecoming pep rally

by April Hale Daily Lobo This year's Homecoming theme is "Homecoming on the Range" and the entire pep rally committee will be dressed in western wear to help provide the spirit. The Homecoming Pep Rally will be Friday afternoon on the west side of Zimmerman Library.

Development lecture offers insight into urban nature

The need for a shift among city planners from over-developed, crowded urban areas to a more people-friendly and less crowded city was the topic of discussion in a lecture given Sunday by Rutherford Platt. The lecture, "The Ecological City," was the sixth presentation in a seven-part interdisciplinary lecture series entitled "Visions for the American West.

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Errors earn Lobos a loss in overtime

The University of New Mexico football team saw its chances of making a bowl game this year all but slip away with a 45-44 loss to Utah State University on Saturday. A combination of mental and physical errors doomed the Lobos in what might be the most disappointing loss of the season.

Athletes of the week

UNM running back DonTrell Moore and the women's soccer defensive unit are this week's Daily Lobo Athletes of the Week. Moore had the best performance of his career on Saturday against Utah State in a 45-44 loss to the Aggies. The freshman had 166 yards on 24 carries and two touchdowns, becoming the first UNM freshman to top the 100-yard rushing mark.