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Hockey: ASUNM approves reduce appropriated funding for team

Alanie Rael | October 4

On Wednesday night, AJ Goff, the UNM Lobo hockey President, went in front of the ASUNM finance committee to determine the budget the team would receive for the 2018- 19 school year. The approval issued in the meeting came late after a filing error was made when the Lobo hockey club submitted its application, originally postponed the approval. UNM Hockey was the first order of business on ASUNM’s agenda Wednesday night.

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Opinion

Column: Why everyone needs to check their privilege

Megan Holmen | October 4

No matter where you go or what you do in your lifetime, there will likely be someone better off than you, and there will be someone worse off than you. This is — in its essence — a very basic definition of privilege. There are many types of privilege, including white privilege, male privilege, Christian privilege, straight privilege, rich privilege, able-bodied privilege and more. These factors impact the way an individual is treated, the ability to move up in the social system and their quality of life. It is a well-known fact that people are born into circumstances beyond their control, be that negative or positive. Often these factors may be both a blessing or a curse, and only defined by the beholder. Still, much of what surrounds us when we are brought into this world is completely out of our control.

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Sports

Football: UNM hope to bounce back against UNLV

Matthew Narvaiz | October 4

Once again junior Sheriron Jones will lead his University of New Mexico teammates as the starting quarterback, this time as the Lobos travel to Las Vegas to take on UNLV in their conference opener. But New Mexico (2-2, 0-0 MW) has many things to fix, point one being turning the ball over less, especially for Jones. “We have things we need to correct,” UNM head football coach Bob Davie said on Tuesday at his weekly press conference. “The goal is no different than it would be if we beat Liberty, or however the ebbs and flows of the season goes we have to continue to get better.”

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Sports

Men's Soccer: Lobos drop sixth straight home match, bested by Loyola Marymount in overtime

Robert Maler | October 3

University of New Mexico men's soccer dropped its third consecutive match overall and sixth straight at home after succumbing to Loyola Marymount at the UNM Soccer Complex in overtime. New Mexico (3-8, 1-2 C-USA) started the season with a promising 4-2 win over then-No. 22 Seattle, but the Lobos have failed to win a match on their home pitch since. It has been a rare sight for the Lobos to even hold a lead during the current skid and even that didn't work out — UNM lost a halftime advantage the last time out after surrendering three goals in the final 45 minutes against Florida International en route to a 4-2 loss.

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News

New taproom in SUB finally opens

Tom Hanlon | October 3

University of New Mexico students don’t have to go far to get their craft beer fix anymore. On Monday, Oct. 1, UNM’s new taproom, Draft & Table, officially opened for business. Students were lined up at 11 a.m. when the taproom’s large, steel sliding door opened. Dustin Schwartz, a senior studying earth and planetary science, was one of the first students to enter Draft & Table on Monday. He said he liked the interior of the taproom and the convenience of it being on campus.

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Culture

"Under Milk Wood" tells unique story

Veronica Apodaca | October 3

The University of New Mexico’s theatre department opened its season on Sept. 26 with “Under Milk Wood,” a lyrical depiction of life in a small Welsh town. Originally written by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas as a radio play for the BBC, the story examines how memory and imagination impact the interactions between people in their daily lives. Unlike plays which rely on realism, Thomas’ poetic descriptions of the events in the town create a unique storytelling atmosphere, with the audience being very aware that they are witnessing a performance.

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News

ASUNM Committees: Student org pulls charter

Justin Garcia | October 3

Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE), a student organization that builds and races Formula One cars, announced their intention to withdraw their charter from Associated Students of the University of New Mexico during the Finance Committee meeting Wednesday night. The future of FSAE’s funding came into question when Vice President Emily Wilks announced on Sep. 19 that ASUNM was investigating if FSAE was in violation of the lawbook. In a statement signed and read by FSAE’s project manager Gabriel Brown during the public comment section, FSAE said, “While the organization of the SAE has remained consistent since our initial charter with ASUNM, it appears that our respective missions are no longer in agreement.”

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News

Congressional candidates participate in debate at UNM

Megan Holmen | October 3

Editor’s note: Daily Lobo News Editor Madison Spratto co-moderated this debate, however, she was not involved in the reporting or editing process of this piece. The Associated Students of the University of New Mexico held a New Mexico Congressional District 1 debate between Republican candidate Janice Arnold-Jones, Democratic candidate Deb Haaland and Libertarian candidate Lloyd Princeton. Students and community members gathered to listen to the the candidates discuss 13 questions compiled by ASUNM. All three candidates said public debates are a key part of campaigns because they allow constituents to listen to positions on important issues and ask questions.

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News

Northwestern professor speaks on journey in Syria

Hazel Simmons | October 3

As part of the 2018 Fall Lecture Series on Migration Stories, Wendy Pearlman spoke at the University of New Mexico Oct. 1 about her journey told in her newest novel “We Crossed a Bridge and it Trembled.” Pearlman is an award-winning Associate Professor of Political Science at Northwestern University and author of three books and more than a dozen publications focusing on sharing the causes of political violence and the aftermath as told by the people. To expand her studies of comparative politics of the Middle East, Pearlman has traveled to over nine countries and interviewed with more than 400 displaced Syrians since 2012.

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News

UNM starts annual "Gives Campaign"

Anthony Jackson | October 3

The University of New Mexico kicked off its annual Gives Campaign with Donut Wednesday, a morning coffee and donut event, in front of Hodgin Hall on Oct. 3. The event highlighted the University’s partnership with United Way of Central New Mexico (UWCNM). UWCNM is a nonprofit whose mission includes improving high school graduation rates, providing better resources to victims of domestic violence and preparing students to enter the workforce. A pamphlet distributed by UWCNM at the event said the organization “funds over 82 nonprofit social service programs.” Donations go toward Tax Help New Mexico, the Family Advocacy Center, the 2-1-1 helpline and the Center for Nonprofit Excellence.

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News

Researchers use new tech to reconstruct ligaments

Gabriella Rivera | October 3

A team of researchers at the University of New Mexico is looking to revolutionize how the field of orthopaedics handles ligament reconstructions through the development of new technology and surgical methods. Overseen by the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation on North Campus and the Engineering Department on Main Campus, Assistant Professor Dr. Christina Salas and a rotating team of about 15 engineering students are looking to solve the problem of surgical grafts degrading over time, which causes problems down the line for patients who receive them. Typically, surgeons will take part of a tendon from another area of the patient’s body to replace the damaged ligament.

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Culture

USITT helps students with careers in theater management

Veronica Apodaca | October 3

The University of New Mexico’s chapter of United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), held its first meeting this week on Oct. 3. This is a group of students studying the technical elements of theatre, such as stagecraft, stage management and lighting and costume design. The group said that it is important for students to be prepared to enter careers after graduating, and USITT helps them gain education and form connections in their chosen fields. USITT meets every other Tuesday at 4 p.m. in UNM’s Center for the Arts. The main purpose of these meetings is to prepare for the annual USITT conference.

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Sports

Cross Country: Women place third, Kelati receives conference honors

Robert Maler and Mark Jacobson | October 3

The University of New Mexico cross country team competed at the Wisconsin Nuttycombe Invitational last Friday and earned a top-3 finish for the women and a 26th place performance for the men as several runners saw their first action of the season. UNM head coach Joe Franklin said prior to the event that Nuttycombe would feature several ranked schools and said the talented men’s and women’s field that would be among the most competitive that will be seen all season. “The quality of the meet is the closest that you will find to the NCAA Championships,” the head coach said.

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Music

The best tracks of August 2018

Colton Newman and Shayla Cunico | October 3

“Chewing Gum” by Blood Orange In Blood Orange’s latest laid back album, “Negro Swan,” one of the more lively songs “Chewing Gum” is all about being tired. Devonte Hynes spends most of the song repeatedly asking “what do you want from me?” as if someone is constantly asking hims for more and more stuff that he’s just tired of supplying. A$AP Rocky contributes nicely with a Frank Ocean esque feature that’s just catchy as hell. “breathin” by Ariana Grande In another run of the mill pop ballad filled Ariana album, “breathin” is one of the most attention demanding songs. In what seems like a note to self song about staying calm and bringing one’s self back down to earth, Ariana vocally seems near the edge of a break down during the delivery of the track’s hook. It’s a much welcomed fresh track that is sure to control the radio waves in the coming fall months.

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Sports

Hockey: Lobos outpaced in consecutive losses

Alanie Rael | October 2

The University of New Mexico hockey club took on the Colorado Mesa Mavericks this weekend at home, but were unable to overcome the challenges Mesa brought to the rink. With alternative captain Garrett Inman out for the season due to an injured knee, the Lobo team faced obstacles going into the weekend’s matches. On Friday night, the Lobos came onto the ice with a competitive attitude that was evenly matched by the Mavericks. Nate Taglialegami, center for the Lobos, pitched in the first goal of the night with no assists. UNM held their small lead through both the first and the second period.

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News

Protests against Kavanaugh continue as full senate vote looms

Matthew Zank | October 2

Tensions were high on the corner of Central Avenue and 1st Street Monday night as activists took to the streets to protest the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Members of the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL), as well as members of the community, gathered to criticize Kavanaugh and what his nomination could mean for the country. “We can’t allow these people to sit on our Supreme Court,” said Deandre Totten, a University of New Mexico student. “We don’t need the justice system more right-wing than it already is, we don’t need more black and brown people sent to jail, we don’t need women’s rights rolled back...so we came out here to agitate and push back against Kavanaugh.”

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News

College of Education hosts research showcase

Tasawar Shah | October 2

The University of New Mexico Center for Collaborative Research & Community Engagement (CCRCE) in the College of Education (COE) organized a research showcase in Travelstead Hall on Friday Sept. 28 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event was hosted by the Alumni Relations Office and College of Education. CCRCE is a new center that was officially given the stamp of approval on Feb. 1 of this year. The center is still under development. Its advisory board consists of different members, including five faculty members from different departments of the COE, an indigenous tribal member, one representative from non-profit organizations and one representative from the Albuquerque Public School district.

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Opinion

Column: There's nothing wrong with finding your passion

Gabriella Rivera | October 1

Stanford and Yale psychologists recently published a paper titled “Implicit Theories of Interest: Finding Your Passion or Developing It?”. They conducted several studies that claim those who seek to “find their passion” — which they define as believing one has “fixed interests” as opposed to believing your interests change over time — might develop mindsets that make them less successful. They conclude with a warning that “urging people to find their passion may lead them to put all their eggs in one basket, but then to drop that basket when it becomes difficult to carry.” Why does there have to be a dichotomy between finding your passion and developing it?

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Culture

SUB and Satellite offer tea tasting event for students

Luisa Pennington | October 1

The University of New Mexico’s Student Union Building, in part with Satellite Coffee, hosted a tea tasting event Friday, Sept. 28, as part of the UNM’s UNI Nights, students were invited to taste a variety of teas and eat from a selection of foods. Students with a valid ID were allowed free entry and the first 60 guests were gifted a tea mug embellished with a lobo. Upon entering, students were given a raffle ticket for chances to win a hydro flask or a hammock at the end of the night. Once students entered the SUB, they were invited to eat from a variety of hors d'oeuvre and desserts including spring rolls, quiches and scones. Before the tea, flavored water was also provided.

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Sports

Football: Lobos get burned in homecoming game

Matthew Narvaiz | October 1

Homecoming didn’t go as planned for Bob Davie and his University of New Mexico football team, as they fell 52-43 to the Liberty Flames at Dreamstyle Stadium on Saturday afternoon. After being down 42-10 at one point, the Lobos managed to rally back within striking distance in the second half with a resurgent offense that saw junior quarterback Sheriron Jones take over for Tevaka Tuioti, who fractured his clavicle early in the first quarter. Tuioti will have surgery on Monday, and is likely to miss the rest of the season, Davie said.