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Archbishop of Santa Fe reflects on the life of Pope Francis

On April 21, Pope Francis died at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican. In an interview with the Daily Lobo, Archbishop John C. Wester described the Pope as a humble, kind and gentle man who put people at ease. “I think Pope Francis brought the virtue of compassion and mercy to the forefront of his ministry,” Wester said. “I think people picked up on that: Catholics and non-Catholics alike, worldwide and in New Mexico. He was a parish priest, and he looked upon the world and the whole Catholic Church as his parish.” Francis’ motto throughout his papacy was “A merciful God has called me,” which was a message he lived by, Wester said.

Former Daily Lobo photographer recounts Occupy Wall Street movement coverage

When students and community members established the 25-day occupation of Yale Park at the University of New Mexico during the 2011 Occupy Wall Street movement, it was all hands on deck for Daily Lobo journalists. The Occupy Wall Street movement was a protest against economic inequality and corporate corruption, during which protesters occupied a park in the New York Financial District, according to Britannica. This inspired similar occupations across the country. The protest in Albuquerque, which took place at UNM, was called (un)Occupy to honor Indigenous people.

From Johnson Field to CBS Sports: Daily Lobo alums reflect on their journeys

For many University of New Mexico students, the Daily Lobo isn’t just a student newspaper — it’s the start of a lifelong career. Two former reporters, Ryan Tomari and Isabel Gonzalez, carved their own paths from the Lobo newsroom to the world beyond. Ryan Tomari Tomari’s journey into journalism began before he ever stepped onto UNM’s campus. A natural storyteller and lifelong sports fan, Tomari worked as a high school sports reporter, inspired by a teacher who had once written for Stars and Stripes. After deciding to stay closer to home, he ended up at UNM, where he found his place at the Daily Lobo in 2008.

War, fraud and golf: New Mexico journalist recounts the Daily Lobo in the 2000s

At the Daily Lobo in the early 2000s, Jeff Proctor cut his teeth covering campus protests against the Iraq War, uncovering billing fraud at the University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Center, and chasing stories on the golf course — all of which helped him launch his career into investigative journalism. Proctor was the assistant news editor for the Daily Lobo over the 2002-03 school year. He later worked for the Albuquerque Journal, the Santa Fe Reporter, New Mexico In Depth, KRQE and is currently the executive producer of New Mexico PBS.

A review of a review of ‘The Shining’ from the ‘80s

In July 1980, Daily Lobo reporter Lester Slick published his review of Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining.” He did not like the movie very much, calling it “spotty” and “so-so.” Now it’s my turn to write for the Lobo. I love “The Shining,” so here’s my critique of his critique. “The Shining” is a psychological horror film about novelist and recovering alcoholic Jack Torrance, who takes a temporary job caring for the Overlook Hotel during its offseason. The hotel is haunted and plagued with a supernatural “shine,” though as Jack descends into madness, no ghost could be more terrifying than him.

Daily Lobo alum reflects on his 2020 protest coverage

During his two years at the Daily Lobo starting in early 2020, Liam DeBonis worked first as a reporter before becoming photo editor, and later, copy editor. His coverage included the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests held in Albuquerque, which DeBonis said helped him discover his voice as a journalist and photographer. “I think one of the most important things that we covered during my time was the climax of the national anger and rage and conflict,” DeBonis said. “I was out in the street pretty much every day, every event, every protest — whether it was anti-lockdown, pro BLM, or counter BLM. Whatever the case, I was out there with my team, and we were trying to cover it the best we could.”

Guild Cinema May preview

Here are a few of the many films that will be shown at Albuquerque’s Guild Cinema in May. Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 1997 film “Cure” is a masterpiece of Japanese horror. The film follows a worn-out detective, played by renowned actor Kōji Yakusho, investigating a series of murders — each of which have been committed by a different person, but with the same calling cards left behind. His search leads him to a troubled young man who refuses to provide any answers. “Cure” is set amid the metropolitan malaise of late-‘90s Tokyo. Its abandoned buildings and haunting shadows provide the perfect setting for an existential horror/noir mash-up. Kurosawa’s film is all the more terrifying because it could easily be real.

Limón Romero’s journey from Daily Lobo journalist to LA Times sports editor

Iliana Limón Romero is the assistant managing editor for sports at the Los Angeles Times, but before her job at the sixth-most circulated paper in the nation, Limón Romero wore more hats at the Daily Lobo than many people have in their closet at home. “I was a reporter, I was an assistant news editor, I was managing editor,” Limón Romero said — on top of being a photographer and, during her final year at the Lobo, the editor-in-chief. “I did some copy editing shifts and some design shifts, and tried my hand at a lot of things.” From 1998 to 2002, Limón Romero studied journalism and Spanish at the University of New Mexico after growing up in El Paso, Texas. She joined the Daily Lobo her freshman year.

Baseball: Final showdown ends in victory — Lobos sweep Aggies

The University of New Mexico Lobos faced off against the rival New Mexico State University Aggies for the last time this season and delivered a game-winning strikeout April 22, ending the final match up 7-6. The Lobos faced the Aggies four times this season, which all ended in victories. Leading 7-6 on the scoreboard and having two outs, the Lobos struck out the last batter, eliminating the possibilities of a tied game. This is the first time this season the Lobos had a one-run advantage over the Aggies, where victory was truly on the line.

REVIEW: Japanese Breakfast make a triumphant return on ‘For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)’

On March 21, indie-pop band Japanese Breakfast released its fourth album, “For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women).” The record comes four years after the band’s previous album, “Jubilee,” and lead singer Michelle Zauner’s memoir, “Crying in H Mart.” The lyrics of Japanese Breakfast’s early work, as well as the content of Zauner’s memoir, centered around her grief following the death of her mother. On “For Melancholy Brunettes,” the band’s explorations of sadness are not as grief-centric. Instead, Japanese Breakfast is more concerned with the concept of sadness itself.

‘Safe State’ photography show opens at Bingo Studios

On April 12, the photography exhibit “Safe State” by Jimmy Himes-Ryann opened at Bingo Studios art gallery in Albuquerque. The exhibit intends to explore through a visual medium what it means to be a transgender person in a “safe state.” Himes-Ryann is a journalist, photographer and adjunct professor in the communication and journalism department at the University of New Mexico. As they explained, much of the exhibit was inspired by state laws meant to protect seekers and providers of reproductive and gender-affirming care, leading many people to use the term “safe state” to describe New Mexico. Through their work, Himes-Ryann questions — and invites others to question — what a “safe state” really means.

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Cherry Reel Film Festival celebrates 10th anniversary

The Associated Students at the University of New Mexico Southwest Film Center celebrated the 10th anniversary of its annual Cherry Reel Film Festival on Friday, April 18, awarding Golden Cherries for Best in Fest, audience’s choice and best animation, cinematography, script, acting, directing and experimental. Submissions for Cherry Reel are free for all UNM students. Entries must be 12 minutes or less and submitted by someone involved in the project. Cherry Reel Chair Jax Maloney said the festival has especially grown within the past few years. This year welcomed a new award category for best acting, as well as the return of the animation category that was introduced during the 2024 festival.

United fizzles out against rival El Paso

New Mexico United faced off against Western Conference rival El Paso Locomotive in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, April 16. The stakes were high: the winner would advance to the Round of 16. Early on in the match, United struggled with turnovers and sloppy passing. Just 20 minutes in, El Paso capitalized on a crucial corner, with forward Daniel Carter converting it into the game’s first goal.

Two arrested for arson on campus

Just before 5 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, the University of New Mexico Police Department responded to a fire that reached five feet in height outside of the Communication & Journalism building. The officers and Albuquerque Fire Rescue successfully extinguished the fire, according to the incident report. At the scene, officers contacted the two suspects, who claimed they saw the fire and walked over to get warm. One suspect claimed he saw another person walking away from the fire when they arrived, according to the report.

Students, faculty and staff walk out and rally during ‘Higher Education Week of Action’

On Thursday, April 17, hundreds of University of New Mexico students, faculty, staff and community members joined a walkout and rally in front of Scholes Hall to protest against President Donald Trump’s policies on higher education. Faculty and student speakers discussed the graduate worker union, UNM’s changes to diversity, equity and inclusion and affirmative action policies, federal research funding cuts, academic freedom and free speech during the rally. Various organizations were present at the rally, including the United Graduate Workers of UNM, United Academics at UNM, UNM Students for Justice in Palestine, UNM Leaders for Environmental Action and Foresight, Stand Up for Science and UNM Law Students Against Imperialism.

Regents’ affirmative action policy changes take effect

Changes to two Regents’ policies on affirmative action at the University of New Mexico went into effect on Tuesday, April 15. The revisions largely remove UNM’s commitment to affirmative action. This comes amid proposed changes to similar policies in the University Administrative Policies manual. The Regents’ Policy Manual consists of policies adopted by the Board of Regents for the governance of UNM. It serves as a resource on the fundamental policies of the University and the operational procedures of the board, according to the manual’s preface. 

UNM president and provost address federal actions at ASUNM meeting

On Wednesday, April 16, University of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes and Provost James Holloway addressed the Associated Students at the University of New Mexico senate during a meeting to discuss pressing University topics and field questions about UNM’s response to executive orders, funding loss threats and more. "A lot is going on for university leadership,” Stokes said during the meeting. “There is a lot of pressure on higher institutions, and UNM is feeling that pressure.” Stokes’ meeting with ASUNM followed the termination of some international UNM student records and proposed — and actual — changes to UNM affirmative action policies.

Governor signs bill requiring training for university regents

On April 8, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 19 into law, requiring all members of university boards of regents to undergo 10 hours of training. The training, required for regents at all universities and public post-secondary educational institutions, will cover topics such as state law, financial and fiduciary responsibilities, student success, available state and nongovernmental resources and ethics and accountability, according to the now-law. “I've always felt like we should be looking for regents who have a lot of experience and passion in higher education, and I feel like that's not always the case in the people that get selected,” Sen. Jeff Steinborn (D-Las Cruces), who sponsored the bill during the legislative session, said.

OPINION: Stanley Cup Playoff predictions — round one

It’s the most wonderful time of the year as the quest for the Stanley Cup began Saturday, April 19. Only one team will claim the hardest trophy to win in professional sports. Here are my predicted winners for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.