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Men's Soccer: Lobos will try to avoid falling into deeper conference hole against Florida International

Isabel Gonzalez | September 30

After a disappointing result last weekend, the UNM men’s soccer team is looking to get back on the winning track. The Lobos (5-3, 0-1 C-USA) fell 1-0 to the Kentucky Wildcats last Sunday during their Conference USA opening match. The statistics showed New Mexico edging Kentucky 12-6 in shots and 8-3 in corner kicks, but in the end it was only the Wildcats who got on the scoreboard.

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HSC Brief: Those with rare immune cancers may find help with new treatment

Matthew Reisen | September 30

According to a UNM HSC press release, a new drug,tested at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center is showing potential to help patients with advanced mastocytosis, and possibly many other types of cancer. The drug, called midstaurin, extended the lives of those with advanced mastocytosis, an average of 28 months longer than patients receiving the current treatment, according to the press release.

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HSC Brief: $1.9 million National Institutes of Health grant awarded to UNM for pediatric clinical trials

Matthew Reisen | September 30

According to a UNM HSC press release, HSC will become part of a network of universities that will conduct clinical trials of drugs and treatments for children. This is all possible thanks to a new four-year, $1.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the support of the UNM Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC).

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HSC Brief: Healthy Neighborhoods Albuquerque looks to create Main Street jobs

Matthew Reisen | September 30

According to a UNM Health Sciences Center press release, HSC is leading a coalition of local health care and educational institutions to create “Main Street” jobs in Albuquerque, by buying and hiring locally in a strategy to keep more money in the area economy. The coalition, called Healthy Neighborhoods Albuquerque, is made up of six “anchor institutions”: UNM HSC, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque Public Schools, First Choice Community Healthcare and the City of Albuquerque.

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Alumni tapped to provide opinions on UNM seal

Cathy Cook | September 30

In the ongoing debate over whether or not to abolish UNM’s official seal — which some call offensive for essentially glorifying the conquest of indigenous people — another important part of the University’s population was asked to provide insight. A forum on Wednesday provided UNM alumni the opportunity to voice their opinions.

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Presidential Candidate Gloria La Riva visits campus

Sara MacNeil | September 29

Gary Johnson and Jill Stein are two names that voters are discussing as an alternative to the major party nominees, but New Mexico voters have another option as well. Socialist Presidential Candidate Gloria La Riva visited UNM Tuesday to inform students that she’s actually on the ballot in New Mexico.

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Opinion

Letter: UNM budget cuts should come from well-paid 'Bobs'

Daily Lobo Readers | September 29

Governor Susan Martinez’s plan to reduce funding to UNM has resulted in another budget shortfall. The deficit has already resulted in faculty and staff hiring freezes with an additional upcoming round of staff cuts. As students you can see this with increased class sizes, less staff on campus and a 2.5 percent tuition hike.

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Opinion

Letter: Bob Frank's special 'job' is a slap in the face to UNM staff members

September 29

When UNM wants to get rid of someone, they know how to do it in style! Take President Frank. As he is instituting a hiring freeze for all main and branch campuses, he is busy negotiating a sweetheart deal with the Health Sciences Center, which just so happens to be exempt from the hiring freeze (although they are facing a large budget deficit, too, but that’s another story).

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Sports

Football: Defense looks to create turnovers in Homecoming game

Robert Maler | September 29

New Mexico head coach Bob Davie said the young season has seemed to have had a lot of starts and stops, but things are about to ratchet up with nine straight weeks of football on the slate. The Lobos have put in a lot of practice for three games that were unconventionally spaced out from each other. The season opener was on Sept. 1, but the team has played only two games since after to last week’s bye.

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Culture

Movie Review: 'Neon Demon' takes viewers on an enticing and vile ride

Audrin Baghaie | September 29

“The Neon Demon” is a psychological thriller film written, directed and produced by Nicolas Winding Refn. Refn, known for his particular style of cinematography, is the mind behind films such as “Drive” and “Valhalla Rising.” Elle Fanning stars in “The Neon Demon,” portraying an aspiring young model trying to succeed within Los Angeles’ salacious beauty industry. Keanu Reeves and Jena Malone also appear in supporting roles.

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Sports

Volleyball: Lobos to face two tough California teams over the weekend

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 29

With two starters on the New Mexico bench, the Lobos will look to steal a couple victories on the team’s trip to California. UNM is coming off a split in its first two conference home games of the year, winning the opener 3-0 against Air Force on Sept. 22, and dropping a 3-2 series to Boise State on Saturday. “Considering where we’re at, it wasn’t a bad weekend,” Nelson said. “We feel like we should’ve gotten both wins, but we’re playing down two starters.”

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News

Zimmerman Plaza to light up for silent disco

Gabriela Garcia-Huff | September 29

This year, the Associated Students of UNM, Lobo Spirit and Student Special Events have partnered with University Communication and Marketing to bring students a modern take on the classic homecoming dance. Silent Lights, as it’s being called, will take place Thursday in Zimmerman Plaza from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. It has the unique distinction of being the University’s first attempt at a silent disco.

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Alcohol sales at football game nets $20,000

Brendon Gray | September 29

Beer and liquor sales raked in $40,000 for the UNM Athletic Department in the Lobos’ season-opening football game in early September, with a net profit of around $20,000 on the night. Though it’s too early to tell how liquor sales will fare in future games, Deputy Athletic Director for External Operations Brad Hutchins, said the University is optimistic. “Concessions were positive after one game, and we look forward to selling more in the future,” he said.

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Opinion

Letter: Gov. Martinez's degree expectations a burden, unfair

Daily Lobo Readers | September 29

When speaking before an audience of higher education stakeholders this past Friday, Gov. Susanna Martinez expressed her discontent with New Mexican students taking more than four years to complete a college degree, belittling them for getting “off track,” burdening taxpayers and ultimately hurting our state economy.

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CNM offers beer history course

Cathy Cook | September 29

“Happy Days Are Beer Again,” read the powerpoint. The classroom resembled a brightly lit lounge, with its loosely spaced tables and small bar. Steve Fye stood at the bar polishing glasses in a massive white chef’s hat.

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Sports

Cross Country: 'Eye-opening' season begins Friday at Notre Dame

Bo Yu | September 29

The New Mexico cross country team is ready to officially start its 2016-2017 season with high expectations at the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational this Friday in Notre Dame, Indiana. It was at the Notre Dame Invite last year that the New Mexico women’s cross country team finished in first place, and then stormed to its dominant performances in the program’s first-ever national title in November.

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Opinion

Letter: Americans need to vote for candidates who will spread peace to the world

Daily Lobo Readers | September 29

In this election season when Americans are paying slightly more attention to politics, let's examine the issue of empire. An empire is defined as, "An extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress." Many political observers have stated that since World War II, and especially since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the majority of the world has been under the patronage of the U.S. government and under the authority of the U.S. military.

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News

APD Forward, POB collab on police reform in ABQ

Nikole Mckibben | September 29

The National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement held its 22nd conference this week, focusing on confronting systemic injustice. APD Forward — a community coalition working to reform APD — and the Albuquerque Civilian Police Oversight Agency outlined their plan for creating effective police reform within the Albuquerque Police Department.

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What happens to abandoned bikes at UNM?

Sarah Trujillo | September 29

Have you ever wondered what happens to those disassembled and stripped bikes that remain locked to the rack for days, weeks or months on end? The Physical Plant Department, in collaboration with UNMPD, is in charge of removing abandoned bicycles, as well as bicycles that are unsuitably secured at or near building entrances, handrails or locations other than designated bicycle lockers or racks.

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Crime Briefs for Sept. 29

Elizabeth Sanchez | September 29

Crime Briefs for Sept. 29