Opinion
Lobo fails to acknowledge power outage as ‘home run’
August 23Two outs, bottom of the ninth and you hit the big home run and win the game.
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COLUMN: Construction reigns at UNM
Craig A. Butler | August 22Funny thing I notice as I look around campus. Last time I saw the place was at the end of spring semester, and I had hoped that most of the construction projects would be done by the time I got back. Instead, things are even more torn up, with more orange barrels and fences than before.
Culture
Clever lyrics, autumnal music fuel ‘Lullabies’
Jacey Campbell | August 22“The first rock band I fell in love with was U2,” lead vocalist Jimmy Gnecco of the summer bloom group, Ours, confesses in his press release. With a fan base crying out for more in New York, the band’s debut album, Distorted Lullabies has found its way into my hands as the summer draws to a close.
Opinion
LETTER: Campus should offer more noncorporate food choices
August 22I am a graduate student in American Studies. To be frank, I never eat the food provided on campus due to the lack of availability of healthy, organic, non-corporate alternatives.
News
Movin’ on up
August 22Junior Isaac Gonzalez climbs the UNM Treadwall set up by the Natural High program near the Duck Pond during Tuesday’s Welcome Back Days activities.
Culture
‘CrashPalace’ a mental road trip
Heather Harrison | August 22The recent self-titled release by CrashPalace could have been a fitting soundtrack for the ‘60s mental asylum drama “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”
Culture
Albums herald rock comeback
Kori Kim | August 22It seems as if no matter where rock fans tune into for music these days, they can’t seem to escape from the recurring rap-rock beats of Limp Bizkit, Korn and even new artists, Linkin Park. Fortunately, the pure rock sound of the bands we’ve loved since the mid ‘90s is making a comeback — and sounds like it’s here to stay. Boy Hits Car may potentially be one of them.
News
Planning key to finishing in four years
Alma Olaechea | August 22So, how does one graduate from UNM in four years?
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UNM helps community, students set business plans
Misty Salaz | August 22UNM Anderson Schools of Management students have provided Albuquerque area businesses with free consulting for 23 years and will continue their work this semester, a spokesperson said.
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Task force recommends tactics to improve UNM
Iliana Limn | August 22Along with a comprehensive assessment of where UNM is and where it is going, the Strategic Planning Task Force has outlined tactics the University should take to meet its goals.
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Water works
August 22Fire systems technician Mike Salazar demonstrates a fire sprinkler system Tuesday near the Duck Pond. The system is a model of those installed in several UNM buildings.
Opinion
LETTER: Protests had nothing to do with job center
August 22I never cease to be amazed by the behavior of people. Case in point: protesters screaming and whining because they weren’t permitted to disrupt an important event. The Barelas Job Opportunity Center represents education and empowerment of the people, by the people.
News
University earns AAA award
Adrian Gomez | August 22The UNM’s Campus Office of Substance Abuse Prevention received a $1,000 check and an award from the AAA of New Mexico on Tuesday for its designated drivers program.
Culture
Arts in Brief
August 22The International Library of Poetry is accepting submissions for their International Open Poetry Contest. To enter, send one original poem, 20 lines or less on any subject and in any style to The International Library of Poetry, Suite 19912, 1 Poetry Plaza, Owing Mills, Md., 21117. Each entry must be accompanied by the poet’s name and address, which should appear at the top of the page. Submissions must be postmarked or sent via e-mail by Oct 31. For more information, go to www.poetry.com.
Sports
Women’s team loses player
Francisco Ojeda | August 22The UNM women’s basketball team signed six new players during the recruiting season last year, but that number was trimmed down one on Monday when it was announced that incoming freshman Kirbi Wilson will no longer attend the University.
News
UNM earns computer grant
Andrew Webb | August 21UNM’s College of Education was one of 10 colleges chosen nationwide to participate in a program with Hewlett-Packard Company aimed at studying the impact of technology on K-12 education.
Culture
B.R.M.C. fuse subtle lyrics, subdued noise
Benjamin S. Rogerson | August 21The self-titled debut album from the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, also known as B.R.M.C., produces an ethereal sound. It is truly an essential rock ‘n’ roll album — darkly provocative with white noise that infiltrates the mind.
Opinion
Italian Cage should have convincing accent
August 21I have not yet seen “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin,” so I have no idea whether Nick Cage has a convincing Italian accent but he ought to.
News
Pizza anyone?
August 21Students stand in line at a Pizza Hut kiosk Monday that was vandalized Sunday night.
Culture
Nichols details past, inspirations
Iliana Limn | August 21Authors rarely give their audience a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes and an honest look at the agony that is the writing process.
