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UNM working to close in on national average with faculty pay

Jon Natvig | November 1

Compared with other research institutions across the country, UNM faculty members are compensated less, and although there is no immediate solution, the University intends to continue to study and correct pay gaps with respect to national averages. According to an Office of the Provost report analyzing faculty compensation, 30 percent of UNM tenured and tenure-track faculty are paid “below the 25th percentile of the average of salaries at 76 other public research universities.”

Albuquerque Police Department officers escort a man who locked himself inside his home after a warrant was issued for his arrest on Monday, June 27, 2016.
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UNM professor: Labels don't help state, even when ranking high in crime

Megan Nyce | November 1

New Mexico has the third-highest violent crime rate and the second-highest property crime rate in the nation, according to recently released FBI crime statistics for 2015. The numbers also showed a rise in crime in Albuquerque specifically, with a 9.2 percent increase in violent crime and an 11.5 percent rise in property crime in the city. Christopher Lyons, an associate professor of sociology at UNM, said that when crime statistics are calculated, the main two categories that are examined are violence and theft.

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Women's Basketball: Mike Bradbury to make debut as Lobos head coach on Tuesday night

Bo Yu | November 1

New Mexico women’s basketball will officially kick off its 2016-2017 season with a pair of exhibition games, hosting its first opponent, Fort Lewis, on Tuesday in WisePies Arena aka The Pit. The Lobos were selected No. 6 in the Mountain West preseason poll, with a total of 176 votes, including one first-place vote. Fort Lewis was tabbed eighth in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference preseason poll, with 111 points.

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Social media the newest way for politicians to connect to voters

Cathy Cook | October 31

Throughout U.S. history, politicians have used different mediums to connect directly with their constituency, from Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s “fireside chats” in the 1930s to the contemporary White House YouTube channel, which posts videos of the Obamas checking out science fair projects and greeting visitors, alongside videos explaining policy and political issues. To this end, presidential candidates in the 2016 election have used the ever-expanding opportunities of social media in traditional and innovative ways, said Jessica Feezell, a political science professor at UNM who focuses on American politics. Feezell said Clinton’s use of Instagram has been novel, utilizing video posts and allowing other people to post for her for a day, as she did with running mate Tim Kaine.

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Election 2016: Trump makes another stop in ABQ just nine days from election

Matthew Reisen | October 31

Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump visited Albuquerque 10 days after his running mate and just nine days before the finish line, raising the energy of his campaign while also emphasizing the high stakes of this election. Inside an aircraft carrier, Trump addressed a crowd of thousands who waited patiently for his plane to arrive. “It is so great to be here in New Mexico,” the presidential candidate said as he took stage. “In nine days we are going to win this state, and we are going to take back the White House.”

Redshirt midfielder Chris Wehan celebrates with his teammates after he lands the Lobos' first goal against South Carolina Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 at the UNM Soccer Complex. 
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Men's Soccer: Lobos remain undefeated at home with 2-1 win over South Carolina

Isabel Gonzalez | October 31

The New Mexico men’s soccer team grabbed a big win on Sunday night after earning a 2-1 decision over the No. 25 South Carolina Gamecocks. With the win, the Lobos (9-6-1, 3-3-1 Conference USA) remain undefeated at home. They now have 10 points and hold on to the fifth spot in the conference standings. South Carolina (9-6-1 overall, 4-2-1 C-USA) dropped to third with 13 points. The Charlotte 49ers (11-2-1, 6-1 C-USA) currently lead the conference with 18 points.

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Fewer LoboAlerts means fewer crimes

Sarah Trujillo | October 30

LoboAlerts, the University’s emergency text messaging and email alert system, has only sent out a single alert to UNM students and staff this semester — a test message, on Sept. 6. Byron Piatt, emergency manager for the Center of Disaster Medicine, said the University has been fortunate this semester to not have to send out any notifications. He said between the 2015-16 academic year, LoboAlerts were issued a total of 82 times, mainly for training purposes.

The Lobos huddle together and celebrate a kill against San Jose State Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 at Johnson Center Gym. The lobos swept San Jose State 3-0. 
Sports

Volleyball: Lobos win third straight in conference play

Bo Yu | October 30

New Mexico volleyball continued its revenge campaign to sweep San José State in Johnson Center on Saturday. The Lobos (14-12, 4-8 MW) climbed two spots to No. 8 in the Mountain West conference after sweeping the Spartans (10-14, 3-9 MW) 25-17, 25-17, 25-20 to extend their winning streak to three-straight in conference play. “It’s a great weekend for us, and we moved up a couple spots in the conference,” New Mexico head coach Jeff Nelson said in an interview.

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Voter's Guide: Secretary of State race

Johnny Vizcaino | October 30

On the ballot in 2016, a special election will determine who serves the remaining two years as New Mexico secretary of state after the mid-term resignation of former Secretary Dianna Duran, R-NM, last summer. Duran, reelected to office in 2014, pleaded guilty to six charges including embezzlement, and admitted to using campaign funds to fuel gambling trips to Sandia Resort and Casino during her first term. Her plea deal involved light jail time, five years probation and allowed her to keep her public pension.

Culture

Q and A: Mikul of Autograf

Fin Martinez | October 30

The Chicago-based trio Autograf has mesmerized crowds with their unique electronic music, playing a style called “future house.” The group will be performing on Halloween at Albuquerque’s historic El Rey Theater. Before the band’s show on Monday at the El Rey Theater, the Daily Lobo got a chance to sit down with Mikul, a member of Autograf, to discuss the group’s music, history and creative influences.

Protestors stand together against the Dakota Access Pipeline at the University of New Mexico Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016.
Opinion

Op-Ed: Dakota Access vs. the American Way

Thomas Knapp | October 30

CNN reports that protesters from around the world continue to congregate in North Dakota in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux and their struggle to stop construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline through (or placed so as to negatively affect) tribal lands. The issues and the divide between sides seem to be fairly conventional: Promises of jobs and economic growth motivate the pipeline's supporters. Its opponents cite environmental concerns (especially the prospective damage to tribal lands) and allege violations of the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1851 in Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners' wheedling of land use permissions out of federal and state governments.

Culture

Best movies to watch on Halloween

Emma Citizen | October 30

These classic Halloween movies range from cute and nostalgic to mature and consistently frightening for people of all ages. Enjoy one of these fun or scary movies to set up your Halloween mood.

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Voter's Guide: Supreme Court seats

Cathy Cook | October 30

The New Mexico Supreme Court has five justices who serve eight-year terms. The current court consists of Chief Justice Charles W. Daniels, along with justices Petra Jimenez Maes, Edward L. Chavez, Barbara J. Vigil and Judith K. Nakamura. While it is up to voters to retain Vigil’s seat, Nakamura will run against Michael Vigil for her seat.

Assistant coach Alan Huss walks down the court and instructs the Lobos during a practice drill Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 at WisePies Arena. The Lobos will face off in a series of exhibitions starting this Wednesday against Western New Mexico. 
Sports

UPDATED: Men's Basketball: Lobos warm up for new season

Isabel Gonzalez | October 30

Before the official season kicks off on Nov. 11, the Lobos are warming up with two exhibition matches this week. Preseason has been an exciting time for the program so far. New Mexico was selected to finish third in the Mountain West for the 2016-17 season in the conference's preseason poll. Two Lobos made the Preseason All-MW Team: redshirt junior guard Elijah Brown and redshirt senior forward Tim Williams.

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Voter's Guide: 2016 Ballot Questions

Megan Nyce | October 30

In addition to voting on candidates in the race for president, House of Representatives and New Mexico Supreme Court, among others, voters will also see on the ballot a number of bonds, amendments and other ballot questions to provide their input on.

Culture

ABQ skater defies skating's bias against women

Luisa Pennington | October 30

Born into an industry dominated by men, 19-year-old Mariah Duran represents New Mexico as one of the few female professional skateboarders. This year alone, she defeated gender norms by taking silver in the 2016 X-Games and signing to go professional. Having grown up in Albuquerque, Duran started skating at the age of 10 after her brother suggested she try the sport. Since then, she has been sponsored by BZ skate shop, eS shoes, and Meow Skateboards.

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