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Movie Review: Del Toro creates another masterpiece

Hector Valverede | January 25

Guillermo del Toro has been one of the best working auteurs in Hollywood for several decades now — and for good reason. As a director, del Toro has the unique ability to go all-in big in his films while retaining thoughtful storytelling substance. In combination with very fun yet thoughtful scripts, his love of practical effects often conjures up twisted creatures and sequences that always make for memorable cinematic experiences.

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Sports

Men's Soccer: UNM adds midfielder and forward to its roster

Cameron Goeldner | January 24

Head coach Jeremy Fishbein announced in a press release that the Lobo men’s soccer team has added two offensive-minded transfers: attacking midfielder Colin Brezniak, from the University of Pittsburgh, and forward Matthew Puig, from the University of Tulsa. Both players will be eligible for the program’s spring schedule, which begins in March and have three years of eligibility remaining.

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Culture

Movie Review: All-star cast makes "Downsizing" worth a watch

Hector Valverde | January 24

We live in an uneasy geopolitical climate these days. Whether that concerns international relations, social troubles or impending environmental doom to you, these matters are of undoubtedly high relevance in our contemporary politics. Not to be defeated by these trying problems, Alexander Payne has addressed them in a challenging but inspiring way in his latest film, “Downsizing.” Set in a contemporary future, Paul Safranek (Matt Damon) lives an unfulfilling life as an occupational therapist at Omaha Steaks.

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News

UNM discontinues Lynda.com services

Amy Byres | January 24

The University of New Mexico’s subscription to Lynda.com, a tutorial website for Adobe programs, Microsoft programs and more, was officially discontinued on Dec. 20, 2017, according to an email sent out to Lynda.unm.edu users by the Information Technologies Center for Student Success at UNM. “Increasing licensing costs, ongoing budget reductions and low overall utilization of Lynda.unm.edu all contributed to the difficult decision to discontinue this service in favor of competing priorities,” said IT Chief Information Officer Duane Ej Arruti.

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Opinion

Letter: Don't take life for granted - go out and enjoy it

Daily Lobo Readers | January 24

Editor, We applaud people who feel like doing something. In an age where so many people spend so much time sitting or who are doing nothing, let's celebrate the people who are doing something. Celebrate their living. I've always been blessed with energy. Energy is a good asset. As a young adult growing up, I wanted to be in the middle of whatever was going on. I always enjoyed playing sports, swimming in the lake or creek, riding a bicycle for miles or being in the middle of the dance floor. I've always enjoyed movement. 

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Opinion

Guest Column: BioBlog — Under the shell

Erin Watson | January 24

Hundreds of millions of people suffer from snail borne parasitic diseases. Some of these parasites, like the schistosome worms that live in blood vessels, are considered world health concerns. 

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Opinion

Column: Programs against poverty benefit everybody

Nichole Harwood | January 24

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Medicaid, Student Loans, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) — these are all programs that many individuals have used at some point in their lives, even if they didn’t know it. All generations, whether it is Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millenials or the upcoming Generation Z, have felt the ripple of poverty that has left its impact throughout the history. Not all individuals were born with a silver spoon. Despite the fact that poverty has long been a factor in any society, American or otherwise, there is often a stigma to it.

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Opinion

Letter: Stormy Daniels scandal adds little to what we already know about Trump

Daily Lobo Readers | January 24

Editor, In October of 2016, a Wall Street Journal article claims Donald Trump's lawyer paid $130,000 to buy the silence of Stephanie Clifford, better known to viewers of adult films, at any rate as "Stormy Daniels." Daniels, it's alleged, was set to tell the story of a 2006 sexual encounter with Trump on Good Morning America and in Slate. Now-president Trump and Daniels deny — through the attorney — both the encounter and the alleged payoff, but as I write this, In Touch magazine now claims to have the true scoop. In 2011, the magazine claims, Daniels described the encounter in an interview and passed a lie detector test to substantiate her story.

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Culture

First Poet Laureate of ABQ to give talk at UNM

Aaron Cowan | January 24

Hakim Bellamy, the first Poet Laureate of Albuquerque, will give a talk through the Alumni Association at Hodgin Hall on Jan. 25 on his journey in the creative community, since coming here in 2005. Bellamy, a writer, actor and award-winning activist said these kinds of pursuits were not originally part of his intended career path.

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News

Burqueños protest anti-panhandling ordinance

Madison Spratto and Rebecca Brusseau | January 24

Two months ago, former Mayor of Albuquerque Richard Berry passed an ordinance regulating interactions between panhandlers and motorists — Wednesday evening residents took to the streets in protest. On Jan. 24, the intersection of San Mateo Boulevard SE and Central Avenue was the site of a demonstration led by Act Now to Stop War & End Racism Coalition and the American Civil Liberties Union Albuquerque Chapter condemning the city’s anti-panhandling ordinance. The ordinance, called the “Pedestrian Safety Ordinance,” restricts panhandling within Albuquerque metro areas — it was passed unanimously by City Council in early November 2017.

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Culture

Photo Story: Ice climbers make annual pilgrimage to Colorado mountains

Colton Newman | January 24

Every year Ouray Colorado, popularly known as the Switzerland of America, holds the world’s largest gathering of ice climbers. This year’s 2018 Ouray Ice Festival was held from Jan. 18 through 21. During these four chilly days the usually dormant, sleepy town hidden in the valley of towering mountains of Colorado comes alive with festivities.

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News

Rolling Stone reporter to present at Kiva

Madison Spratto | January 23

In today’s information-saturated world, it can be challenging to separate which reporting is legitimate or “fake.” Matt Taibbi plans on tackling this topic in a presentation Wednesday evening at the Kiva Auditorium. Taibbi is an award-winning investigative reporter for Rolling Stone Magazine and the author of several books, such as “I Can’t Breathe: A Killing on Bay Street.” His talk, “The Problems of Reporting in the Internet Age (and How to Counter Them),” will address issues directly relevant to journalism students, said David Weiss, department chair and associate professor for the Department of Communication & Journalism, who will facilitate the event. However, the information will also be of interest to the Albuquerque and University of New Mexico community.

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News

Lottery Foundation to lobby decrease in Lottery Scholarship funds

Madison Spratto | January 22

The Lottery Scholarship could be facing more defunding this week. The Lottery Foundation is lobbying to decrease funding Tuesday, according to a press release from the Associated Students of the University of New Mexico Director of Communication Noah Michelsohn. In 2017 the Lottery Scholarship, which benefits around 26,000 students a year statewide, decreased from covering 90 percent of tuition to 60 percent.

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Sports

Men’s Basketball: Jackson named MW Player of the Week

Matthew Narvaiz | January 22

As of late, things have only gotten better for the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team. Winners of four of their last five games, the Lobos now sit at third in the conference behind Nevada and Boise State. The Lobos can add on to that trail of success, too, as senior guard Antino Jackson was named Mountain West Player of the Week on Monday.

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Opinion

Column: Trump's first year in office

Nichole Harwood | January 21

Jan. 20 marked a full year since Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. Love the current president or despise him, few can deny that his first year has been anything but ordinary. Trump’s approach to his candidacy for the White House was widely viewed as unorthodox, and he has continued this approach into his presidency. Trump has involved himself on social media far more than any of his predecessors and used Twitter as a form of communication to spread both his positive and negative views on national and international politics.

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Culture

UNM students host unique medical fundraiser

Nichole Harwood | January 21

Positive energy sizzled through the air as men and women of all ages attended the First Annual Masquerade for Medicine at Hotel Albuquerque Saturday night. The masquerade was a 21-and-over fundraiser. Proceeds benefitted One Hope Centro de Vida Health Center and Albuquerque Opportunity Center Clinic. VIP tickets included a session beginning at 7 p.m. with hor d'oeuvres, live music, guest speakers and live artist Erin Vega working on a painting.

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Culture

Movie Review: Franco brothers deliver excellent performance in "The Disaster Artist"

Hector Valverede | January 21

“Oh hi, Mark.” Anyone even remotely familiar with the film “The Room” (not to be confused with “Room,” an Oscar-winning film) can attest to its place as possibly the best worst film ever made. Teeming with surreally bad dialogue and puzzling performances all around, “The Room” has become a cherished cult classic in recent years, thanks to its sheer ridiculousness. “The Disaster Artist” is a delightful adaptation of Greg Sestero’s memoir of the same name chronicling his experiences in making “The Room.”

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Opinion

Guest Column: BioBlog — The secret life of poop

Aurora Kraus and Heather Mercer | January 21

Poop is funny. As scientists, we have many euphemisms for it: guano, scat, feces and frass. But no matter what you call it, or how old you are, poop makes you laugh. However, most people don’t appreciate the health benefits of having healthy poop.

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News

Q&A: The Daily Lobo sits down with future UNM president

Kyle Land | January 21

Starting March 1, Garnett S. Stokes will begin her five-year contract as the next president of the University of New Mexico — the first female president in UNM history. She has held the position of provost, executive vice chancellor for academic affairs and interim chancellor at the University of Missouri, according to the UNM Newsroom. Stokes also held the positions of interim president, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Florida State University. Her positions at the University of Georgia also included: dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and head of psychology. The Daily Lobo sat down with Stokes to discuss her experience, where she thinks the University stands and her plans for the road ahead.

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Opinion

Letter: The worst thing about federal government "shutdowns"

Daily Lobo Readers | January 21

The second worst thing about federal government "shutdowns" is that they're almost entirely meaningless theatrical productions — tales told by idiots, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing — from beginning to end. The worst thing about such "shutdowns" is that they end, usually in a way that undoes most of what little good they accomplished in the first place.