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Board of Regents President Robert Doughty leads a meeting at Scholes Hall Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. One of the main points for the meeting was to discuss and approve a new agreement encouraging better communication between the regents and the Alumni Association.

News

Regents extend involvement to Alumni Association following memorial courtyard fiasco

Fin Martinez | September 6

Last week, UNM’s Board of Regents held a special meeting with the Alumni Association to discuss communication between the two organizations in the wake of communication failures which led to a stalled on-campus project costing five times more than was estimated. As a result, the regents are extending their reach of involvement into the association, just months after reintegrating Health Sciences Center governance under the regents' oversight.

Opinion

Letter: Kaepernick should be commended for raising awareness on minority mistreatment by police

Daily Lobo Readers | September 6

In a recent conversation with a friend about NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick's refusal to stand for the national anthem, my friend questioned Kaepernick's sincerity. My friend said, "This guy has played in the NFL for years and all of a sudden he gives a damn about race relations?" The simple fact of the matter is that people can change and only God really knows whats in a man or woman's heart.

Opinion

Letter: Too much evil in the world for a loving God to exist

Daily Lobo Readers | September 6

Would a loving human parent slam and lock the door forever against a son or daughter regardless what evil they have done? Would a loving parent God sentence billions of people, or even one person, to never-ending torture with no pardon, no parole? To all who believe in God, do you believe in hell? I would never want to spend eternity with such a cruel monster God!

The University of New Mexico Hospital is in the beginning phases of creating a expansion to the hospital that will hopefully alleviate overcrowding and wait times.

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New UNM hospital in the works

Sara MacNeil | September 6

As patients wait longer and longer to be seen at UNM Hospital, the University is beginning the early planning phases for a new replacement adult hospital that aims to alleviate the long lines and overcrowding.

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Campus Safety Week to prepare students for potential emergencies

Elizabeth Sanchez | September 6

UNM is launching its inaugural Campus Safety Week this week, with various events and initiative meant to help prepare students for a variety of potential scenarios. Emergency Manager Byron Piatt said he hopes the week of training and awareness becomes a biannual event.

Senior midfielder Chris Wehan, 14, celebrates with his teammates after scoring the Lobos' second goal during the second half on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016 at the UNM Soccer Complex. The Lobos defeated Cal Poly 2-0.

Sports

Lobo Men's Soccer shuts out Cal Poly 2-0, move to 2-2-0 on the season

Isabel Gonzalez | September 4

Not panicking turned out to be the best strategy for the Lobos. New Mexico (2-2) recorded its second 2-0 shutout of the weekend after taking down the Cal Poly Mustangs (0-4) on Sunday night to emerge victorious from the TLC Plumbing and Utility Invitational.

UNM celebrates set point to win the third game of the match against Arizona State on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016 at Johnson Center. The Lobos finished their USF Tournament in Tampa, Florida with a 3-0 victory over Western Carolina.

Sports

Volleyball: Lobos sweep Western Carolina to end Florida trip

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 4

It wasn’t a perfect weekend, but New Mexico closed out the USF tournament by dominating Western Carolina on Saturday afternoon. UNM made the trip to Tampa, Florida despite the threat of Hurricane Hermine, but the six teams who made the trip to the Sun Dome were not affected by the weather.

Senior runner Ruth Haynes crosses the finish line at the Lobo Invitational Saturday, September 3, 2016 at UNM's North Golf Course.

Sports

Cross Country: Lobos remain competitive without starters

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 3

Saturday’s preseason meet featured competing spots, community runners and high school competitors as UNM hosted the Lobo Invitational. Many of the starters for the men and the No. 1 defending national championship women’s squad were sidelined to prepare for the Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational on Sept. 30, when meet results officially count towards standings.

Junior midfielder Claire Lynch fires a shot over a Eastern New Mexico goal keeper Sunday August 14, 2016 at the UNM Soccer Complex. The Lobos tied Weber State 0-0 and will play Idaho State Sunday September 4, 2016.

Sports

Women's Soccer: Abundance of Lobo shots can't find back of the net

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 3

New Mexico put on a shooting clinic in its trip to Weber State on Friday afternoon, but to no avail in a 0-0 tie to Weber State. Right off the bat, the Lobos began to threaten Weber State (1-1-1) by ripping off three shots – two on goal – but sputtered at the danger zone for the Wildcats.

Arizona State's Maya McClendon (3) attempts a kill against UNM's Cassie House (12)  and Mariessa Carrasco (21) on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Johnson Center. The Lobos played their first day in the UFS Tournament on Friday, splitting a doubleheader.

Sports

Volleyball: Strong performances blurred in second game of double header

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 2

Three double-doubles were not enough for New Mexico in game two of the USF Tournament on Friday night. Sophomore Carson Heilborn, alongside seniors Julia Warren and Devanne Sours, individually posted a solid outing against South Florida, but UNM (4-2) couldn’t close in the second match of the day after taking down Stetson 3-1 in the first contest of the day.

Redshirt freshman midfielder Devin Boyce, left, celebrates with senior forward Niko Hansen Friday September 2, 2016 at the UNM Soccer Complex. Boyce and Hansen scored the two goals that lead the Lobos 2-0 victory against CSU Northridge.

Sports

Men's Soccer: Lobo Men's Soccer take first victory of the season at home, 2-0

Isabel Gonzalez | September 2

New Mexico shut out California State University, Northridge in hits home opener by a 2-0 count on Friday night. Not only was the contest UNM’s (1-2) first home game on the year, but it was also the Lobos’ first victory.

Sports

Cross Country: Number one ranking far from focus in only home meet

Liam Cary-Eaves | September 2

As if defending a national championship wasn’t big enough, the women’s cross country team heads into the 2016-2017 campaign as the No. 1 team in the nation. The target on UNM’s back does not intimidate head coach Joe Franklin, he said in a phone interview. The preseason rankings are nothing but a token of respect from what his team was able to accomplish last season.

Marble Brewery's head brewer, Josh Trujillo, makes his rounds threw the brewery where he and others craft all of Marble's beers. Beers such as these could potentially be sold in the newly proposed taproom on UNM's main campus.

News

Campus taproom petition gains steam

Jonathan Natvig | September 2

The petition for a on-campus taproom at UNM has gathered much attention recently, and University administration say they are open to a campus-wide discussion on safety and sensibility if students did have the opportunity to drink alcohol on campus grounds. UNM senior Gus Pedrotty started the petition, entitled "Install a Taproom at the University of New Mexico, on Change.org.

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Brief: La Montanita Co-op and UNM Sustainability Studies collaborate on new scholarship

Matthew Reisen | September 2

UNM has teamed up with La Montanita Co-op to offer a new $1,000 scholarship beginning this month for students minoring in Sustainability Studies in the Department of Biology, according to a University press release.

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Brief: UNM names Interim Chief Information Officer and Deputy

Matthew Reisen | September 2

According to a University release, Duane Arruti, currently Director of IT Applications, has been selected to fill the position of Interim Chief Information Officer at UNM. After conducting a limited internal search, Executive Vice President for Administration David Harris announced Arruti will serve in the interim role, according to the release.

News

Brief: National Science Foundation-funded project focuses on increasing solar cell efficiency

Matthew Reisen | September 2

A group from the University has received a nearly $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation for development and research on developing a way to produce solar cells using nanotechnology, according to a UNM press release.

News

Bursar's office charges more to do less

Matthew Reisen | September 2

UNM students trying to pay for fall classes found themselves being charged an interest rate to use credit cards through a service called PayPath. It's a new tactic used by the University to "outsource credit and debit card processing" to the external party in order to save costs associated with keeping cardholder information, according to an FAQ on the UNM Bursar's Office webpage.

Sports

Women's Soccer: Lobos back on the road without pressure of ranked opponents

Nate Taglialegami | September 2

Another week brings another road trip for New Mexico. This time UNM will head north to take on the Webster State Wildcats Friday night, and the Idaho State Bengals Sunday afternoon.

Junior running back Richard McQuarley, 3, finds a line through South Dakota's defense Thursday September 1, 2016 at University Stadium. The Lobos set the pace for their 2016 season with a 48-21 win over the Coyotes in their season opener.

Sports

Football: Lobos rout South Dakota after slow start

Thomas Romero-Salas | September 1

For a few short minutes it looked like New Mexico might be in trouble against South Dakota. Trailing 14-7 in the middle of the first quarter, UNM let a couple of mistakes – a fumble and a missed tackle – allow USD (0-1) to gain an upper hand. That score didn’t last long as the Lobos went on to score the next 28 points, taking control of a game that would end up being a 48-21 win Thursday night at University Stadium.

Culture

New Mexico True Fest to celebrate local pride

Skylar Griego | September 1

This Labor Day weekend, locals will have a chance to gather at the EXPO New Mexico State Fairgrounds and relish in their New Mexican pride. The New Mexico Tourism Department has teamed up with EXPONM to host the inaugural New Mexico True Fest: a showcase of all things grown, made and raised in New Mexico.