Culture
Photo Story: Chiang Mai markets showcase unique Thai qualities
Jenny Liang | February 22I traveled to Chiang Mai, Thailand over winter break and captured a few photos along the way.
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Alum hopes to make campus more bike-friendly
Ariel Lutnesky | February 22If someone spends any amount of time on the University of New Mexico campus, they know there’s a big mix of cyclists, skateboarders, rollerbladers and pedestrians on the sidewalks. This mix is concerning to some, such as recent UNM graduate Channing Hofman, who said that the lack of structure between pedestrians and non-pedestrians is hazardous. “Biking around campus has always proved to be difficult at best,” Hofman said. “It's always crowded, there are no clear directions or anything and it's always frustrating getting from class to class. That's kind of what sparked the idea of getting some folks together to try to make UNM a better place to bike.”
News
ASUNM, UNM Food Services and Chartwells offer food aid scholarship
Madison Spratto | February 22A scholarship tailored to giving Lobos the chance to experience La Posada Dining Hall was awarded to four students for the Spring 2018 semester. The Associated Students of the University of New Mexico, UNM Food Services and Chartwells — UNM’s food service provider — combined forces to award four Teal Club Memberships to deserving Lobos through the Food 4 Lobos Scholarship. The scholarships will last throughout the semester and have a total value of $7,800, said Mason Martinez, chief of staff for ASUNM President Noah Brooks.
Sports
Women’s Basketball: Lobos fall in nail-biter to first place Wyoming
Matthew Narvaiz | February 21On her first 3-point attempt this season, junior post Jaisa Nunn nailed it with confidence — and off of the backboard, of course. But that shot wasn’t enough. Wyoming — who had an answer for the Lobos at every corner — was already up by four points with just two seconds to play. The shot was, in essence, meaningless as the Lobos fell, 63-62, at the Pit on Wednesday evening.
Culture
Movie Review: "Black Panther" comes just shy of greatness
Hector Valverde | February 21Light plot-related spoilers are ahead. Oh man, Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” is almost there. Almost. The themes echoed across the piece are not just societally relevant, but universal. There couldn’t have been a more perfect director hired than Ryan Coogler of “Creed” and “Fruitvale Station” fame (and hey, Michael B. Jordan as well). And the magnificent art design of the fictional Wakanda is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.
Opinion
Letter: Gun control doesn't address the roots of mass shootings
Daily Lobo Readers | February 21Editor, While stricter gun control might help curb gun violence in the U.S., do not fool yourselves into believing it's the root of the problem. We have deeper-seeded issues causing these crises, and we need to be more proactive in weeding them out to solve them. To be clear, this is not an argument against gun control — just an observation of the faults in our problem solving. As long as our society is producing damaged individuals, proper safety precautions should be enforced to prevent further harm. However, it is our job as a society to look beyond reactionary solutions and be more proactive in finding the origin of the damage.
Music
Maxwell Museum hosts exhibit supporting refugees
Megan Holmen | February 21The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico is taking an anthropological perspective on the current political climate. Now through March 3, the museum’s open-to-the-public exhibit, “No Hate, No Fear,” will focus on immigrants and refugees in the United States. Devorah Romanek, the curator of exhibits at the Maxwell Museum, said that this particular exhibit is part of a series that addresses contemporary anthropological issues that are in the news.
Opinion
Letter: Purpose versus excuse — Why Congress might buy Trump's food stamp reform plan
Daily Lobo Readers | February 21Editor, Politico reports that the Trump administration wants to partially replace "food stamps" with "a box of government-picked, nonperishable foods every month." Under the plan, recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, which these days are delivered as debit card balances rather than as physical — "stamps" — would receive about half as much money to buy food with. The other half would be replaced by the "America’s Harvest Box," stuffed with "100 percent U.S. grown and produced food" such as shelf-stable milk and canned goods.
Sports
Baseball: Lobos host Central Michigan in four-game slate
Matthew Narvaiz | February 21After a disappointing showing in the College Baseball Classic in Surprise, Arizona last weekend, the University of New Mexico baseball team has the chance to right its wrongs starting Thursday when they host Central Michigan at Santa Ana Star Field in a four-game series. The Lobos (1-3), who played the likes of Oregon State, Gonzaga and Cal Poly last weekend, dropped three of their four games, including two to the Beavers. Their lone win came on Saturday in extra innings against Cal Poly — a game they won 3-1.
Sports
Baseball: Lobos drop 3, win 1 over the weekend
Matthew Narvaiz | February 20The University of New Mexico baseball team was not able to close out its final game on Monday afternoon in Surprise, Arizona. Instead, No. 2 Oregon State walked away with a dominating 15-2 defeat in the two teams’ second matchup over the weekend. The Lobos dropped their season opener to the Beavers, 5-2, Friday while also dropping their game to Gonzaga on Sunday. They did, however, pick up a win on Saturday against Cal Poly.
Sports
Men's Basketball: Lobo men face tough road task at Wyoming
Robert Maler | February 20The University of New Mexico men's basketball team has a pair of big games ahead of it as the team will square off against two squads the Lobos are currently tied with in the conference standings. New Mexico (13-14, 8-6 MW) will get to host UNLV this weekend, but will first be faced with a road test against the Wyoming Cowboys (17-10, 8-6 MW). Robert Maler is the sports editor for the Daily Lobo.
Sports
Women’s Basketball: Lobos host Wyoming on Wednesday
Matthew Narvaiz | February 20With a week off since its last game, Wednesday’s matchup for the University of New Mexico women’s basketball team is not going to be easy. Instead, the Lobos will host Wyoming—who’s tied for first in the Mountain West alongside UNLV. UNM has already faced the Cowgirls once this season, when they lost on the road, 66-55, on Jan. 10. In that matchup, senior guard Cherise Beynon exploded for 28 points on 11-of-20 from the field. She also had two of the Lobos’ three 3-pointers that game, and was the only UNM player outside of N’Dea Flye (10) to score in double figures for the team that game.
News
Nonprofit supports homeless on National Random Acts of Kindness Day
Anthony Jackson | February 20University of New Mexico alum Ryan Evans spent his Saturday participating in National Random Acts of Kindness Day and giving back to Albuquerque. Evans and 10 other volunteers involved in Heart of Albuquerque — a nonprofit organization — distributed over 100 sacked lunches to homeless and struggling community members in Downtown Albuquerque. National Random Acts of Kindness Day is not his first time volunteering. He has also volunteered in food drives and in classrooms, discussing college prep-plans.
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Black History Month read-in celebrates diversity
Tasawar Shah | February 20Project for New Mexico Graduates of Color at the University of New Mexico organized a “read-in” in honor of Black History Month. Held Thursday, the event invited readers from all walks of life to read and share with the audience any kind of publication of their choice created by African Americans. The pieces ranged from political speeches to scholarly works. PNMGC Project Assistant Glenda Lewis said she decided to host a reading event in observance of Black History Month, because it is “something that is currently not being done. It’s something that allows students to use their voice.”
Music
Music Review — Top songs of the month: January
Colton Newman | February 192018 is here, and musically it is starting off on a good foot. This is a list of the top tracks, whether they’re singles or tracks off albums released in the month of January. Migos — “BBO,” feat. 21 Savage “Culture II” is here, and it was not well received. It was just shy of two hours long with a surprisingly weak tracklist. But within the slew of messy songs, tracks such as “Stir Fry,” “Motor Sport” and “BBO” shine bright. BBO featuring 21 Savage is one of the best Migos songs to be released in January, its fresh beat lightly sprinkled with trumpets, courtesy of Buddah Bless and Kanye West, make this song an instant classic.
Sports
Baseball: Lobos drop close one to Gonzaga in Surprise, Arizona
Robert Maler | February 19The University of New Mexico baseball team responded with a win after dropping its season opener, but couldn't quite get by Gonzaga University Sunday at the Surprise Tournament in Arizona. Gonzaga (1-2) lost its first two games of the year by one run — losing the season opener in extra innings — but finally ended up on the right side of the ledger with a 4-3 win over New Mexico. The loss dropped the University of New Mexico baseball team to 1-2 on the young season, with a rematch against No. 2 Oregon State still to come.
News
Symposium focuses on harmful effects of oil
Donald Amble | February 18“The Last Oil” symposium is a multidisciplinary event put on by eight on-campus departments that calls for an end to the oil industry. The event begins Wednesday at Keller Hall at 5 p.m. and continues Thursday at 8 a.m. in the Student Union Building Ballroom C and returns to Keller Hall at 5:30 p.m. The symposium ends Friday with talks in SUB Ballroom C from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and later with a lecture from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Woodward Hall.
Culture
After classes, UNM student performs comedy
Nichole Harwood | February 18University of New Mexico graduate student, Jesse Barben, is a man of many talents — beneath the surface of this family man lies the heart of a comedian. He starred as the headliner for the comedy show at the Rio Bravo Brewing Company Friday evening. At 11:10 p.m. Barben took to the stage as he explored the variety of challenges that came with being a family man, all the while reflecting his own personal experiences as both a child and an adult, highlighting the past and present in a comedic light. The audience responded positively with laughter following the majority of Barben’s jokes.
Opinion
Letter: No U.S. citizen should support war with a foreign nation
Daily Lobo Readers | February 18Editor, When would it be right for an enemy nation to murder your family? If never, how can it be right for the United States to murder families in enemy nations? Would I, as an openly gay man, celebrate acceptance into the mafia? Would I, as an openly gay man, celebrate acceptance into a violent street gang? Would I, as an openly gay man, celebrate acceptance into a band of drug dealers or bank robbers?
Opinion
Letter: Students shouldn't be ashamed of food insecurity
Daily Lobo Readers | February 18Editor, I am a senior citizen, longtime auditing UNM student and now food-insecure person. Food insecurity is the current term for hunger in the U.S., and nearly 50 million of us are affected, which is shameful in this wealthiest and one of the highest-food-producing countries in the world.
