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Women's Basketball: Fresno State bests Lobos in close match

Robert Maler | February 18

California hasn't been kind to the University of New Mexico women's basketball lately, as the team just dropped two of three games there this month. New Mexico (20-4, 10-3 MW) dropped a close one, 61-59, to San Diego State on Feb. 6, which snapped a six-game winning streak. And though the Lobos got back on track with a win over San Jose State on Wednesday, they faded Saturday in the second half in a 77-70 loss at Fresno State.

Culture

Wind Symphony concert cycle starts on high note

Katie Monette | February 18

Marking the beginning of this semester’s concert cycle, Popejoy Hall hosted the University of New Mexico’s Wind Symphony on Monday. The ensemble was under the direction of Dr. Eric Rombach-Kendall, and featured soloist John Marchiando, associate professor of trumpet. The hour-long program was highlighted by two selections, one of which being “Concerto for Trumpet and Wind Ensemble” featuring Marchiando. This jazzy piece was written by Spanish composer, Luis Serrano Alarcón. If the listener closes their eyes during the performance, they might find themselves in a smoke-filled bar circa the Golden Age.

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Sandra Begay brings experience to Board of Regents

Anthony Jackson | February 18

Sandra Begay first started her University of New Mexico career when she received her Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering in 1987. After working at a national laboratory and leading science and engineering programs, Begay, a native New Mexican, returned to the University in 2000 and served on the Board of Regents until 2006. In 2008, Begay served on the Board of the Trustees through the UNM Foundation. Now, she is returning to the Board of Regents after more than 10 years. When Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Begay’s nomination, Begay said she was very happy.

Culture

Column: Disney fans should give live-action "Aladdin" a chance

Makayla Grijalva | February 18

Disney and live-action remakes are beginning to become synonymous. In 2019 alone they are planning to release a live-action remake of “Dumbo,” “Lion King” and “Aladdin” — arguably the most controversial of the three. While many Disney fans are skeptical about the “Aladdin” remake for various reasons, I trust Disney to successfully execute the film and to hold up the integrity of the original 1992 animated version. “Aladdin” was a clear candidate for the next Disney live-action remake. The original 1992 version was a staple of the Disney Renaissance period, and helped pull the Walt Disney company away from the financial and commercial struggles they had in the 1980s.

Sports

Men's Basketball: Lobos exploit Spartan weaknesses from 32-point win

Robert Maler | February 17

San Jose State stood toe-to-toe with the University of New Mexico men's basketball team for a while, but the Lobos eventually wore the Spartans down and cruised to a 32-point blowout on Wednesday evening. New Mexico (11-13, 5-7 MW) registered the first points of the game after sophomore point guard Keith McGee drilled a 3-pointer to open the scoring. But Noah Baumann answered right back to tie things up, one of eight first-half ties along the way.

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Baseball: No. 8 Oregon State capitalizes on UNM’s late-inning pitching mistakes

Matthew Narvaiz | February 15

After a strong start at the plate, in which the University of New Mexico baseball team had as much as a 4-0 lead on No.8 Oregon State, it was pitching in the final innings that led to the Lobos’ demise. New Mexico (0-1) gave up three runs in the seventh and three in the bottom of the ninth, ultimately surrendering a victory to the Beavers (1-0), 6-5, on Friday afternoon in Surprise, Arizona. It was the season opener for both teams.

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Lottery Scholarship bill up for debate

Danielle Prokop | February 14

The Lottery Scholarship mandate is up for debate in the Roundhouse — again. New Mexico Senate Bill 283 passed the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday, encountering only a single dissenting vote, and now heads to the Senate floor. This bill is sponsored by Democratic State Senators Jacob Candelaria and John Arthur Smith, who also serves as Senate Finance Committee Chairman.

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UNM faculty push for unionization

Kyle Land | February 14

Over 1,600 faculty members at the University of New Mexico’s five campuses declared their desire to start a union for full-time and part-time faculty members. The collective bargaining unit will go under the name of United Academics of the University of New Mexico (UA-UNM). The 1,600 faculty members are comprised of more than one half of all faculty at UNM. The union must prove that 30 percent of employees want a union in order to organize. According to the UA-UNM website, members will be required to pay dues, which will average around one to two percent of an employee’s base salary. The union is also working in conjunction with the American Federation of Teachers and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).

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Five regents finish time on board with $45 million in funding for HSC

Cameron Goeldner | February 14

The University of New Mexico Board of Regents, in what will likely be the final meeting for five of the members following nominations from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, approved over $45 million in capital outlay funds requested by the Health Sciences Center Committee for a variety of projects. The majority of that money, over $40 million of it, will go towards funding for program management and architects/designers for a new “Modern Medical Facility.” The new facility, which has been discussed for nearly ten years, would expand the bed capacity of UNM Hospital by up to 96 beds. The project will cost between $400 and $470 million depending on the number of beds that end up in the facility. Broaddus & Associates, based in Austin, Texas, was awarded a $6.8 million contract to handle management of the product, while a joint bid between HDR Architects and local firm FBT Architects won the right to design the facility.

Culture

ASUNM President Becka Myers shares her five favorite books

Justin Garcia | February 14

From tragic to uplifting and cheerful to sobering, Associated Students of the University of New Mexico President Becka Myers’s five favorite books cover a wide range of time and genre. “It has to be good but it also has to have impact,” Myers said describing why she chose these five books. “All of these books have had some sort of larger contextual things behind why they are my favorite books.”

Culture

LGBTQ pioneer Michael Sam speaks at UNM

Kyle Land | February 14

Students were filled with both tears and cheers when Michael Sam, the first openly gay athlete drafted by a major American sports league, spoke at the University of New Mexico on Tuesday night. The public speaking event was held in the Student Union Building ballrooms, where hundreds of students and community members gathered to hear Sam tell his life story. “I have an amazing opportunity to share my story and going around the nation to do that,” Sam said in an exclusive interview with the Daily Lobo.

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Incoming student regent hopes to build relationships

Tom Hanlon | February 14

The University of New Mexico Board of Regents’ primary responsibility is making critical decisions for the University that affect it financially, and greatly impact its management and goals. While six of the seven regents are established members of the community, one of them brings a unique perspective to the table — the student regent. Melissa Henry, a Ph.D. candidate at UNM working on her doctorate in counselor education and supervision, was appointed on Feb. 9 by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham as the student regent for a two-year term. Henry said she did not originally expect to be appointed to the position.

Sports

Baseball Season Preview: Birmingham, Lobos ready for a fresh start

Matthew Narvaiz | February 13

What word best describes this year’s baseball squad — it depends on who you ask. Jared Mang, a captain and senior outfielder for the University of New Mexico baseball team, described this Lobos team as “competitive.” If you ask Justin Watari, a junior infielder, he’ll say “chemistry.” And if you ask head coach Ray Birmingham how to describe this season’s team, he’ll give you a witty, yet informative, take on his players.

Culture

Student helps kids express themselves through writing

Cade Guerrero | February 12

University of New Mexico senior Reina Davis started writing at a young age and is now inspiring young kids to do the same. “I’ve been writing since I was really young. I was always really really shy, and poetry gave me a way to talk about stuff and think about things that made things approachable and sacred,” Davis said. Davis has been teaching for about six months through a program called “Burque Revolt” under Warehouse 508, a non-profit that works with the youth in non-traditional art such as graffiti, spoken word and rap.

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Baseball: Program starts "rebuild" with First Pitch Banquet

Robert Maler | February 11

The University of New Mexico baseball team held its "First Pitch Banquet" on Friday afternoon as the team welcomed an ESPN personality to the local baseball community and attempted to raise funds for the upcoming season. UNM baseball head coach Ray Birmingham said he is tasked with raising $150,000 every year through donations and the banquet was a step toward accomplishing that goal.

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Softball: Lobos take two of three in New Mexico State Invitational

Cameron Goeldner | February 11

The New Mexico Softball team started their season off at the New Mexico State Classic in Las Cruces this weekend, playing three games over two days and recording a 2-1 record to start the season. Victories over UTEP and Creighton were followed by a one-run defeat to the Aggies on Saturday afternoon.

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Five unusual student jobs you can find at UNM

Danielle Prokop | February 11

Working on campus doesn’t always mean sitting behind a desk or patroling the halls as a Residential Advisor. If you’re looking for a way to get some hands-on experience in your field, or just some cash on the side, you might want to check out these jobs offered at the University of New Mexico.

Culture

Four internships to help you get a head start

Luisa Pennington | February 11

As internships open up and deadlines are quickly approach, the Lobo recognizes you may be swamped with this Spring’s coursework. This is why why we did some searching for you. For students seeking employment opportunities, here are four unique internship positions:

Culture

ASUNM Craft Studio offers fun, creative hobby

Sophia Sambrano | February 11

Sophomore Gabriela Escarcega is the executive director of the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico Craft Studio, where she oversees all studio programming and staff. The ASUNM Craft Studio is a jewelry and craft workshop open to UNM students, staff and community members and houses several student employees. As a studio arts minor, Gabriela learned of the job during a summer arts apprenticeship.

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Career Expo gives students taste of job market

Andrew Gunn | February 11

The University of New Mexico’s annual Career Expo will be held in the Student Union Building ballrooms on Feb. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, hosted by UNM’s Office of Career Services, will be free to all jobseekers: students, alumni and community members alike. Billed as an “all majors” internship and job fair, recruiters from over 100 local, national and international organizations in various industries will be on hand to sell prospective applicants on the merits of their employers.