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Here's who might be UNM's next Student Regent

Kyle Land | January 17

The process for selecting a new Student Regent differs from the process of selecting of any other person for the Board, with both the Associated Students of UNM and the Graduate and Professional Student Association producing nominees for the position. UNM President Garnett Stokes then interviews the candidates and sends the list to the Governor’s Office. Lujan Grisham will then pick one student as her official nominee, which acquires approval by the Senate.

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News

CJ Department cancels required class for semester

Makayla Grijalva | January 17

Video Journalism, CJ 360, was cut from the course schedule due to low enrollment. David Weiss, Communications and Journalism department chair, said only four students had registered for the course prior to its cancellation. Weiss said in order for the College of Arts and Sciences to keep a course scheduled there must be a minimum of at least 15 students to register for the class. However, sometimes exceptions can be made if enrollment is close to that amount.

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News

ASUNM holds first meetings of the semester

Justin Garcia | January 17

As students settle back into normal class routines, senators of the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico held their first round of committee meetings for the Spring 2019 semester. Before the meeting, Vice President Emily Wilks appointed new leaders to ASUNM’s three committees. Sen. Holly Gallegos was appointed chair the Finance Committee, Sen. Mohammed Assad to the Steering & Rules Committee and Sen. Emerald Goranson to chair the Outreach & Appointments Committee.

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News

UNM alumni open bookstore in Nob HIll

Megan Holmen | January 17

A brand new books-without-batteries bookstore has opened in the Nob Hill area. Family owned, Organic Books recently opened its doors in a part of town that hasn’t had a bookstore in decades. The Brewer family owns and operates the shop. Seth Brewer, who graduated from the University of New Mexico last spring, said the idea for the store’s name came from the value of reading physical paper books and not just picking up a tablet or a phone to consume literature.

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Music

Big music releases set to drop this weekend

Shayla Cunico and Macey Rose | January 17

With a new year comes new music. Starting off a series of releases dropping this Friday, January 18, are projects put together by Toro y Moi, Future and James Blake. Ariana Grande also made her newest release Instagram official a week ago, with “7 Rings” album art that was very on brand for the artist. These new projects will lead us into a year of anticipated music and surprising releases to entertain the masses. Let’s take a closer look on what 2019 has to offer in the beginning of the new year.

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News

Regents remain a hot topic in government

Danielle Prokop | January 17

It’s no secret that one of the more pressing issues facing New Mexico is education. In higher education specifically, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has an unprecedented number of university governing positions to fill. At the University of New Mexico, she will have to replace five of seven regents whose terms have expired.

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News

UNM opens semester with Welcome Back Day

Megan Holmen | January 17

Welcome Back Day is a long standing UNM tradition where students can learn more about departments, Greek life, student services and even jobs. On Jan. 16, students gathered in the Student Union Building atrium for complimentary drinks, snacks, free glam and a plethora of different information.

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Sports

Men's Basketball: Losing streak hits three after lopsided road loss

Robert Maler | January 16

The needle seemed to be pointing straight up for the University of New Mexico men's basketball team a little over a week ago — but three straight losses has seemingly erased any memory of that figurative instrument. New Mexico had a losing record after 11 games and looked unimpressive in its non-conference slate to that point. But a blowout win over the University of the Southwest and two wins to begin Mountain West play seemed to harbor hope that the squad was beginning to come together.

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News

Mayor Keller gives first State of the City Address

Anthony Jackson and Justin Garcia | January 14

As the opening riff to Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” thundered throughout the room, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller walked to the lectern, giving his first State of the City Address. Keller lauded what he said were many accomplishments of his administration, including improved crime rates, police reforms and an improved economic outlook. “We woke up a few years ago to a city that had gradually slipped behind, worked our way to the top of the bad rankings and bottom of the good,” Keller said. He cited Albuquerque’s 2018 crime statistics which saw a nearly 30 percent decrease in auto burglaries, a 30 percent decrease in auto theft, and an almost 20 percent decrease in commercial and residential burglary. Homicide and robbery saw about a 10 percent decrease according to a 2018 report compiled by the City of Albuquerque.

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News

UNM Athletics hires risk management firm

Danielle Prokop | January 14

Beebe runs a firm offering services for universities to analyze policies and procedures. The firm also provides training, assessment and consulting services to deal with alleged discrimination, retaliation, bullying, sexual misconduct, hazing, NCAA violations, academic fraud and financial impropriety.

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News

How the NM Legislature might affect UNM

Madison Spratto | January 14

The first session for the 54th New Mexico Legislature will have its opening day Jan. 15, beginning at noon.

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Culture

Political cartoonist and UNM alum tackles immigration

Justin Garcia | January 14

Political cartoonist Eric Garcia is not afraid to speak his mind. He’s not afraid to draw it either. On January 10, Garcia stopped by the National Hispanic Cultural Center to speak about his life drawing against oppression. About 80 people were in attendance as the University of New Mexico alumni began his talk. Throughout the talk, Garcia (no relation to the writer) belabored that his cartoons, one of which portrayed Former Attorney General, Jeff Sessions as a Ku Klux Klan member, were more than just a quick buck.

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News

ASUNM offers lobbying training for students ahead of UNM Day

Anthony Jackson | January 14

University of New Mexico students will receive lobbying training in an effort to protect a component of the Lottery Scholarship for the upcoming 2019 UNM Day at the New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe. All students are welcome to receive a one day training session on Jan. 17 or Jan. 23 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Student Union Building in the Fiesta room. The event, hosted by the Governmental Affairs branch of the Associated Students of UNM, expects upwards of 30 students to go to the Roundhouse on Jan. 28, said Libertie Green, the executive director of governmental affairs.

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Sports

Women's Basketball: Lobos rebound after first loss in nearly two months

Robert Maler | January 13

The University of New Mexico women's basketball team got back in the win column after losing for the first time in nearly two months, topping the Colorado State Rams 70-58 on Saturday afternoon. New Mexico (13-2, 3-1 MW) lost for the first time since Nov. 11 after falling 66-57 to UNLV on Wednesday night, ending an 11-game winning streak. But the Lobos regained their footing by opening its two-game home stand with the win, dropping Colorado State to 1-3 in conference play and 7-8 overall. UNM head coach Mike Brabury said he was appreciative of the support from the 5,809 in attendance, especially considering the women played at the same time as an NFL playoff game and the UNM men's basketball game.

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Sports

Men's Basketball: Lobos drop another one, lose 91-76 to Rams on the road

Robert Maler | January 13

Many people are still trying to make heads or tails of the University of New Mexico men's basketball team — as the squad dropped its second consecutive conference game with a 91-76 road loss to the Colorado State Rams. New Mexico (8-8, 2-2 MW) has shown fans and basketball experts plenty of highs and lows already this season. From an unimpressive 6-6 non-conference start that included getting swept by rival New Mexico State for the second year in a row — to a 2-0 start in Mountain West play that showcased an 85-58 beatdown over then No. 6 Nevada — the Lobos have been consistently inconsistent so far.

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News

Albuquerque gives resident chance to recycle Christmas trees

Megan Holmen | January 12

Residents living in the Albuquerque area have the opportunity to recycle their live christmas trees now through Jan. 13 through the City of Albuquerque, Solid Waste Management, Parks and Recreation and Power New Mexico’s “Treecycling” program. The program is free and residents have three metro area locations to choose where they drop off their tree for recycling.

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Sports

Men's Basketball: Lobos fall to UNLV for first MW loss

Matthew Narvaiz | January 9

A shoddy second half was the University of New Mexico Lobos’ demise, as it fell to the visiting UNLV Rebels 80-69 at Dreamstyle Arena on Tuesday evening despite an initially promising first half. It’s the first conference loss for the Lobos, who had won their first two Mountain West games against the likes of Air Force and then-sixth ranked Nevada. Meanwhile, for UNLV (9-6), it’s the team’s first 3-0 start in conference play in 20 years and its first win over the Lobos since the 2016-17 season.

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Sports

Men's Basketball: Lobos look to go over .500 at home and stay perfect in MW play

Robert Maler | January 8

The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team showed what it was capable of on Saturday — unceremoniously dismissing undefeated Nevada 85-58. Now the team will have to live up to the standard it set. Despite the lop-sided victory, the Lobos didn’t necessarily do anything extraordinary against the Wolfpack from a statistical standpoint. Sure, Nevada had an off night — even though New Mexico’s defense probably had something to do with it. But taking care of its own business apparently put the Lobos on the right path.

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Sports

Men's Basketball: Mathis wins first MW Player of the Week honors

Matthew Narvaiz | January 7

In the first week of conference play, Senior guard Anthony Mathis was named Mountain West Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. It’s Mathis’ first of his career.

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Opinion

Sustainability: It's more than just a trend

Luisa Pennington | January 7

It’s 2019 and people are throwing “sustainability” around like we are playing a game of catch. With sound slogans and aesthetically pleasing products, it’s no wonder the term has evolved into a buzzword. I can’t count the number of times I have heard someone recycling, only to receive the adorational response, “Oh, that’s so good of you,” as if the recycler has just solved climate change.