Writer and poet Scott Laudati is the author of “Play The Devil,” “Hawaiian Shirts in The Electric Chair,” among other creations. He sat down with the Daily Lobo to discuss his latest addition to the world of poetry, “Bone House.” The New Jersey native said he started writing at the young age of 14.
The Jim and Mary Lois Hulsman Undergraduate Library Research Awards recognized the six winners of their inaugural competition Wednesday afternoon in Zimmerman Library. The awards recognize students who produce outstanding research using library resources and sophisticated information literacy skills. “The idea for this program came from our library faculty and staff,” said Associate Dean of Public Services Mark Emmons. “They lobbied to create a recognition program that would celebrate outstanding research done by our (University of New Mexico) undergraduate students.”
The University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning is working in collaboration with Central New Mexico Community College on a paid internship for students to create sustainable and affordable housing through a project called ecoMOD. According to John Quale, chair and professor at the School of Architecture and Planning, this program originally began at the University of Virginia in 2004. When Quale began working at UNM in 2014, he brought the project with him.
Students at the University of New Mexico received free haircuts and signed a pledge to end sexual assault on campus Friday as part of a sexual assault awareness campaign in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Associated Students of UNM hosted seven barbers and hair stylists at Shear Empowerment, an event held in the Student Union Building, which was the first of its kind at UNM. According to a press release by ASUNM, bringing hair stylists was meant to reflect the increasing recognition that sexual assault and domestic violence survivors often confide in their hair stylist or barber.
In response to a tweet from President Trump threatening to launch a missile strike against Syria, the Act Now to Stop War and End Racism Coalition, or the ANSWER Coalition, held a protest Thursday against the potential renewal of military action in Syria — the United States launched an airstrike the next day. On Wednesday, President Trump said on Twitter he was considering the launch of an airstrike on Syria. The President proclaimed outrage over the Assad regime’s suspected use of chemical weapons on its own people.
“Tyler Perry’s Acrimony” does not live up to its trailer. With the movie’s tagline being “hell hath no fury,” I went into the theater expecting to sit through a drama about a wife’s actions after she learned her husband was cheating. Maybe she would threaten to reveal his secrets to everyone he knows, maybe she would leave him for her girlfriends or another man. All I knew from the tagline was that she was going to "bring hell."
The University of New Mexico is in the process of collecting data for the 2018 College Climate Survey on Sexual Misconduct. UNM has been conducting the survey annually since 2015 — it aims to help college campuses understand how many students are experiencing things like sexual harassment and gender discrimination, as well as how effective the school’s resources and reporting policies are, said Heather Cowan, UNM’s Title IX coordinator.
The University of New Mexico baseball team was swept by the Nevada Wolf Pack over the weekend in Reno, Nevada, as they lost all three games, including its last nine games in a row. On Friday in the series opener, the Wolf Pack (20-13, 14-4 MW) dismantled the Lobos (12-21-1, 6-12 MW) in a 15-2 victory. Nevada held UNM to just four hits while striking out nine Lobos during the game. In the process, sophomore pitcher Justin Slaten gave up seven hits and six runs in his 4.1 innings on the mound. The second matchup of the series on Saturday saw the Wolf Pack defeat the Lobos again, though that game was much closer than the first — with Nevada edging UNM by a score of 5-2.
Editor, Seventeen years ago, April 7 was the last time I rode in any car! I have not owned a car for 38 years. I condemn wars for oil! I condemn fracking. Cars cause catastrophic climate chaos. Cars poison the air. Highways, streets, parking lots and garages smother millions of acres of fertile soil needed for growing food and trees. Trees soak up the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide, and provide needed oxygen. I save much money! No car repairs, no parking and traffic tickets, no car vandalism, no flat tires, no car insurance, no monthly payments, no car theft.
The University of New Mexico Entrepreneurs began in 2016 as a chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization and has since grown, hosting workshops, talks and creating a space for those interested in entrepreneurship. “Entrepreneurship isn’t a billionaire business owner or someone who makes business deals every day. Entrepreneurship is a characteristic defined by people who want to make a difference in the world,” said Juan Unger, one of the lead marketers on UNME’s board.
I appreciated reading the Daily Lobo’s recent article about the history of the Lottery Scholarship, as it is extremely concerning to many students that the Lottery Scholarship is covering less and less of our tuition every year. As reported, students almost lost more scholarship funding during this past 2018 legislative session because of a bill that would have eliminated the law guaranteeing the scholarship fund 30 percent of lottery revenues and replacing that guarantee with a $38 million, later $40 million, floor. As it was introduced, this bill provided no incentive for the New Mexico Lottery to ever expand our scholarship fund, or even continue to provide the $42 million a year that it has received on average for the past decade.
The University Advisement Center changed its name to the Exploratory and Pre-Professional Advising Center, which went into effect on April 1. Manager of Academic Advisement Marlene Sanchez said the name change was appropriate to better describe the mission of the center.
“There’s a lot of struggle with imposter syndrome and feeling like you’re not up to par with your peers, even though you are and that can be difficult,” said the Society of Women Engineers President Maria Kelly. Kelly pushes past “imposter syndrome” and utilizes her position to help give other girls in the science technology engineering and mathematics program a sense of confidence.
The next Daily Lobo editor-in-chief was selected by the Student Publications Board Friday. Kyle Land is a current news editor for the Lobo and will officially take office as the editor-in-chief for the 2018-2019 school year on April 30. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Land came to the University of New Mexico to pursue international studies, but switched his major to history with a minor in English.
President Garnett Stokes opened the doors of University House to students Thursday afternoon, serving up root beer floats and fun times for all. “I’m really happy with the turnout, and I think everyone else is happy,” Stokes said. “A lot of these people have never seen the house before, so I’m glad we could open it up to them.” Many students poured through the doors throughout the afternoon. Some brought housewarming gifts, such as plants and flamingo lawn ornaments, while other students asked to take Snapchat selfies with her.
Michael Brasher was selected as the new member of the University of New Mexico’s Board of Regents less than a month ago and already faces criticism for what some consider a conflict of interest. The criticisms surround Brasher’s seat on the State Board of Finance as well as the Board of Regents. Brasher was appointed as a regent by Gov. Susana Martinez on March 21, according to the UNM Newsroom. Prior to his appointment, he served for three terms as a member on the State Board of Finance, where he still serves today.
Undergraduate students will have the chance to make their voices heard during the Associated Students of University of New Mexico senatorial elections this week. Online voting will take place starting Monday at 9 a.m. and will close Wednesday at 5 p.m. Students can access the online ballot by logging into their myUNM accounts, according to the ASUNM Elections Commission website.
The past, present and future from University of New Mexico men’s soccer team gathered to play its annual alumni game on Saturday. And after showcasing speed, energy and sharpness in their play, the current Lobos outscored the UNM Alumni squad 5-2 to win the match. Although often a laid-back meeting given the nature of the match, the quality of touches — accompanied with the competitiveness and will to win from both teams — was evident from the outset. “Today was a fun game. Our alumni are very good players," UNM head coach Jeremy Fishbein said. "They weren’t as fit, but it was fun to see everybody play, and for our guys to realize they are part of something bigger.”
Two out, two in. In two days since it was announced that freshman N’Dea Flye and Jasmine Smith would not return to the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team, but head coach Mike Bradbury has already found a use for their vacated scholarships. On Wednesday, the program announced the addition of Nike McClure, a graduate transfer from Washington State University. On Thursday, they added Ahlise Hurst, a freshman from Bendigo, Australia. McClure stands at 6-3, and will provide the Lobos with some additional depth in the paint behind rising senior Jaisa Nunn. McClure is a native of Tenino, Washington and will be eligible immediately for the Lobos since she has earned her degree.
Is there anything on Earth as pure as a dog’s love? It’s obvious how much Wes Anderson adores our canine companions in his animated love-letter to man’s best friend, “Isle of Dogs,” a film that’s as grungy and loveable as the fur on a mangy mutt’s back. In a nightmare future, Japan has exiled its entire dog population to Trash Island after an outbreak of dog flu virus.
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