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Q & A: Fall 2017 Commencement speaker encourages students to feel confident, pursue dreams

Madison Spratto | December 13

Dreamstyle Arena will likely be packed Friday, but not with basketball fans. The long-awaited Fall 2017 commencement is finally here. To help honor graduates, Faith Roessel will be this semester's commencement speaker. Roessel graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1981 and is currently practicing law. The Daily Lobo had the chance to chat with her about her connection to UNM. Q: How did your time at UNM influence your life? A: Well, it got me on my career path of becoming a lawyer. It helped me forge relationships with my peers that have lasted to this day.

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News

UNM Winter Setback Program turns 10

Tom Hanlon | December 13

From Dec. 22 until Jan. 3, the University of New Mexico’s Main Campus will resemble a ghost town. The annual Winter Setback Program will take effect, as the majority of campus buildings, including many of the residence halls, will be locked. The UNM Physical Plant Department will set back temperatures in certain buildings in an effort to save the campus money and conserve energy. This year will mark the 10th anniversary of the program which, according to the University, has saved the campus hundreds of thousands of dollars since it was started by the PPD, according to UNM’s district energy system.

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Sports

Football: Sheriron Jones commits to New Mexico

Cameron Goeldner | December 12

Sheriron Jones, a former Tennessee quarterback who played this past season at Mt. San Jacinto College, has committed to New Mexico, according to 24/7 Sports. Jones was listed as a four-star recruit by all four major recruiting sites coming out of Rancho Verde High School in Moreno, California. He joined the Volunteers in 2015 and redshirted his freshman season. Following his redshirt season, Jones transferred to Colorado. However, his stay at Colorado was short-lived, as less than two weeks later he returned to Tennessee.

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Opinion

Column: Why isn’t Dead Week really “dead”?

Madison Spratto | December 12

It’s that time of year again — students are sleeping less, studying more and questioning if they really need a college degree. That’s right, it’s finals week. Wheather someone is a Chemistry major, or a journalism major like myself, chances are they are counting down the days until winter break, and calculating exactly what grade they need on their final to still pass — C’s get degrees after all, right? Preparing for finals has become so notorious for contributing to an exponential rise in stress that many students refer to it as “Dead Week."

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Sports

Men’s Soccer: Beaulieu and Spangenberg named CoSIDA Academic All-Americans

Cameron Goeldner @goeldfinger | December 12

University of New Mexico men’s soccer players Jason Beaulieu and Simon Spangenberg were named to the College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-America Men’s Soccer Teams, CoSIDA announced last week. Beaulieu and Spangenberg are the 21st and 22nd CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in program history, which is the most in the country at any level for a men's soccer program. 20 of those honorees have come during the tenure of current head coach Jeremy Fishbein.

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Sports

Men’s Soccer: Herrera named All-Southeast Region First Team

Cameron Goeldner | December 12

Aaron Herrera of the University of New Mexico men’s soccer team was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Southeast Region First Team for his efforts on the field this season. This is the first All-Region honor for Herrera, who is the next on a list of impressive names from Lobo soccer to receive this honor. Last year, Niko Hansen and Chris Wehan were named to the first team. Being named to the All-Region team, makes Herrera eligible for an All-American honor, which will be announced at a later date. Herrera led the Lobos this year, piling up 15 points on five goals and five assists as a defender, leading the team in both categories. He was moved up front during the season as the Lobos looked to generate some additional offense, something that was severely lacking in the latter half of the season. He started all 17 games he played and notched three game-winning goals in 1,539 minutes on the field.

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News

Nicotine may help treat Alzheimer's patients, according to UNM Memory & Aging Center

Madison Spratto | December 11

Nestled far back on the University of New Mexico’s North Campus is a building dedicated to trying to cure what is arguably one of the most formidable conditions — its most common form: dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. UNM’s effort to better understand, diagnose and treat dementia is embodied by the UNM Memory & Aging Center. Operations at the center began in 2015, but an open house was held on Dec. 6 to showcase its progress and research. Dementia is a condition that results in the deterioration of cognitive function, including a decline in memory, reason and the ability to learn. Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease that has no cure, according to the Centers for Disease and Prevention Control.

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Culture

Holiday Market showcases local food and crafts

Timber Mabes | December 11

A holiday market, complete with local musicians, food trucks, over one hundred New Mexican vendors and a tarot card reader with a goose, made its way to the Albuquerque Rail Yards site Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Stands sold everything from knitted stuffed animals to repurposed vegetable cans to Hatch chile ristras in a rustic, abandoned rail yard site that has been recovered and paved and has walls fixed with colored glass panels. May through October, the historic site houses the Rail Yards Market every Sunday, but this special Holiday Market only takes place for two days in December.

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Sports

Football: Gildan festivities kick off with coaches luncheon

Aaron Cowan | December 11

Preparation for the 2017 New Mexico Bowl between Colorado State University and Marshall University officially kicked off this week with the Intralot press luncheon hosted at the Four Hills Country Club. Radio sportscaster and Gildan ESPN Executive Director Jeff Sembieda served as the master of ceremonies, introducing the coaches and athletics directors from each school. He spoke at length about the records that both of these Group of Five teams have achieved and what this bowl game means for New Mexico. “This is a great kickoff for our bowl community and for the media to meet these people and get excited,” Sembieda said. “I love bringing in this intraregional game with two of the most successful group of five teams in conference history”.

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News

Q&A: Steve Pearce talks Lottery Scholarship, GOP tax bill and more

Kyle Land | December 11

Republican Rep. Steve Pearce sat down with the Daily Lobo Saturday to discuss his run for governor in 2018, as well as the many issues facing New Mexico and the country right now. Topics of discussions included the Lottery Scholarship, the GOP tax bill and the status of public lands in New Mexico. He visited the University of New Mexico Saturday to speak to UNM College Republicans. Q: What brings you to Albuquerque today? A: “Just always the campaign. We’ve got a little bit of congressional work to do. Every weekend I come home, or pretty close.”

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Culture

River of Lights illuminates ABQ for holiday season

Timber Mabes | December 11

The Albuquerque River of Lights continues to bring wonder to the hearts of adults and children alike this holiday season with over one million holiday lights. From illuminated farm tractors, Frosty the Snowman, moving dinosaurs, flying unicorns and a UFO working to abduct a strobe-lit cow, the River of Lights features over 500 light displays and light projections.

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News

Photojournalism created ​"a place to feel alive" for graduate Kevin Maestas

Christian Marquez | December 11

Editor's Note: As part of our graduation issue, we would also like to acknowledge the staff at the Daily Lobo who are graduating this semester. Kevin Maestas is a current staff photographer at the Daily Lobo. He has been working with our publication since the Spring 2017 semester and will be graduating this fall. We will miss his beautiful photography and excellent storytelling skills as he embarks on the next chapter in his life.

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News

Grad Issue: Exchange student Gerardo Archundia returns to Mexico, looks back at time at UNM

Jose Couvillion | December 11

Editor's Note: As part of our graduation issue, we would also like to acknowledge the staff at the Daily Lobo who are graduating this semester. Gerardo Archundia S. is a current multimedia reporter at the Daily Lobo. He is a foreign exchange student who has been working with our publication since the beginning of this semester. His journalistic skills will be missed, as he finishes his time as an undergrad at the University of New Mexico this semester.

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News

Grad Issue: Logan Jones attributes leadership and teamwork skills to ROTC

Ludella Awad | December 11

As Logan Jones nears the end of his time in college, he will begin a new journey as an officer in the United States Air Force. Logan Jones will be graduating on Dec. 16, 2017 from The University of New Mexico, receiving his bachelor's in exercise science. He joined the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Air Force program his second semester at UNM, a program he participated in throughout his time at the University. After Jones graduates, he will join his wife as an officer in the Air Force next month.

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News

Grad Issue: Cassidy Gardner has big plans after business school

Nichole Harwood | December 11

Cassidy Gardner’s experience at the University of New Mexico has been pretty phenomenal, giving her the necessary knowledge to pursue her dreams past college, she said. Gardner was a study abroad student, in addition to her time at UNM Main Campus, and will be graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in business and international management. “UNM is a really great University, especially for business,” Gardner said. “(The Anderson School of Management is) very difficult but worth it, if you will to be able to get a degree from such a well known institution.” Gardner studied abroad in Brazil for six months in 2016, one of the most impactful experiences she had as a student, she said.

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News

Grad Issue: Vanessa Espinoza hopes to take photojournalism to the next level

Austin Tyra | December 11

First-generation college students face unique challenges — challenges that soon-to-be graduate Vanessa Espinoza can relate to. Espinoza is originally from El Paso, Texas, and the challenges she faced are likely experiences many students enrolled at the University of New Mexico may relate to. Being the first in her family to attend a four-year institution, the lack of experience and knowledge about attending college proved to be challenging. Nonetheless, Espinoza persevered and began her undergraduate career as a dental hygiene major. But she said that she eventually discovered the discipline left her uninspired, and she decided to change majors.

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News

Grad Issue: Alison De la Concepcion finds triumph in tragedy

Brendon Gray | December 11

A few years ago, Alison De la Concepcion was not even planning on going to college. Now, she is graduating with a degree in family studies and looking toward a master’s program. Her journey was not easy. Raised in a military family, De la Concepcion travelled across the country throughout her young life. She heard of the University of New Mexico for the first time when her father received a deployment in Albuquerque, but she was hesitant to enroll. “At first, I didn’t want to go to college. I was against it,” she said.

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Sports

Men's Basketball: Lobos show improvement, but blow second-half lead in loss to the Aggies

Robert Maler | December 11

Last month the Lobos and Aggies met in Las Cruses, New Mexico for round one of the Rio Grande Rivalry as NMSU ran the New Mexico out of the gym en route to a lop-sided victory. Things did not go down to the wire in the 75-56 victory for New Mexico State on Nov. 17, but that was precisely the case on Saturday night. The teams were separated by just two points at halftime and neither team held a double digit lead in the game. UNM held a nine-point advantage with 10 minutes to play, but hit just one field goal the rest of the way as the Aggies took advantage of the opportunity and take control.

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News

Grad Issue: Kelly Urvanejo is grateful for her experience, while embracing the future

Gerardo Archundia S. | December 11

Editor's Note: As part of our graduation issue, we would also like to acknowledge the staff at the Daily Lobo who are graduating this semester. Kelly Urvanejo is currently the crime beat reporter at the Daily Lobo. She has been working with us since Spring 2017. Her hard work and talent will be missed as she graduates this semester.

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News

Grad Issue: Sabrina Romero overcomes homesickness, financial troubles and other challenges

Shubham Chadha | December 10

In many ways, Sabrina Romero represents the struggle of every rural student at a large university. However, it is the way she overcame these challenges that makes her impact significant and her experiences unique. Romero grew up in Clovis, New Mexico, where she developed a close relationship with her mother and her little brother. After graduating from Clovis High School, Romero was eager seek the city lifestyle and broaden her experiences by attending UNM to pursue a degree in business administration.