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Column: Conservative response to Dallas shooting appalling

This week in Dallas, five police officers were killed and many more were injured as gun violence continues in the United States. The murder of the Dallas police officers took place Thursday night at a peaceful demonstration for the black lives lost in Minnesota and Louisiana earlier this week. The shooter said his actions were a result of police brutality towards black people, and he specifically wanted to kill white officers.

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Monday on the Street: Campus in the Summer

What is it like being on campus during the summer months?

UNM hockey team gives fans something to root for

The University of New Mexico Men’s Hockey team is one of the longest active club sports teams in school history dating back to the late 1960s. Currently, the team comprises the only upper level competitive hockey program that the state of New Mexico offers, which makes it unique. The Lobos sold out almost every single game last season, and is continuing to grow a tremendous fan base.

Poor animation shouldn't deter Berserk fans from new show

It doesn’t take much to see why many fans are upset over the newest adaptation of Berserk. After just one episode, fans of the long-running manga were crying foul over some of the stiffest and ugliest 3D animation seen in an anime. It seems that Berserk may never get a faithful anime adaption - or at least one with a decent budget.

Community comes together in ceremony of light and love against violence

On Friday morning, members of the SouthWest Organizing Project (SWOP) and Generation Justice came together with Remembering Ancestors ­Inspiring Culture­ Empowering Self (RAICES) at Tiguex Park for a ceremony, at the end of a week filled with news of violence across the country. The gathering was the latest installment of the “Interfaith and multicultural project of standing together in light and love against violence and hate.” RAICES, a group dedicated to educating the community on traditional medicine, said that healing has been important in the region for generations, especially healing together as one.

Activists convene at UNM to protest police brutality

In the wake of this week’s police shootings resulting in the deaths of two black men that many across the country deemed as avoidable, dozens of demonstrators gathered to stage an anti-police brutality protest outside of the UNM bookstore on Thursday evening. After speakers spread messages encouraging community involvement, hope, unity and change, protesters occupied the intersection of Cornell Avenue and Central Drive for several minutes, bringing traffic to a brief standstill. 

Disorganization causes strife at UNM department

Professor Dirk Gibson has been a faculty member at the Communication and Journalism Department for 20 years. In that time, much has changed around the department, but very little progress has been made, he said. When he first arrived at UNM in 1996, Gibson said the department was “the neatest place.” His first year with the department was a time when scholarly giants roamed the halls, “and they acted like giants”, he said, referring to academic figures such as intercultural communication expert John “Jack” Condon, Jean Civikly-Powell, and former department chair, the late Everett Rodgers.

UNMHSC woes continue over alleged fetal tissue usage

The UNM Health Sciences Center (HSC) and the abortion clinic at Southwestern Women’s Options (SWWO) have been criminally referred to New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas after an investigation carried out by the Selective Panel for Infant Lives under The Energy and Commerce Committee. According to the findings of the investigation, SWWO and the HSC may have violated a federal statute through transfer of fetal tissue, specifically for valuable consideration; that is, any benefit, money or services exchanged in a contract.

Bus security should be higher priority than ART

Your article on the proposed Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) does a good job encouraging all to take the bus. But in a town like Albuquerque in particular and a country like the USA in general, bus-taking is still considered for poor and indigent people, the kind who may not be able to afford anything in Snob Hill.

UNM alumna creates poetry contest with donation

UNM alum starts writing contest with generous donation. Karen McKinnon, a UNM alumna from the class of 1960, has donated funds to create a poetry competition that will be run by the English Department.  There will be a 1,000 dollar first prize, with second and third place prizes for 500 and 250 dollars respectively, McKinnon said.

Monday on the Street: Celebrating Independence Day

What’s the best way to celebrate Independence Day? Caroline C. Senior, Evolutionary Anthropology “For me, it used to be about fireworks and going out with family.

Greek life on the rise despite number of abandoned houses

UNM greek life is on the rise, contrary to popular belief stemming from abandoned houses. The abandoned Greek houses on the Northwest side of UNM Campus have gathered a lot of media attention in the last few months, as they have endured vagrants, fire, and negative attention.

Women's Tennis: Co-captain brings big things to UNM

Big things come in small packages — unless perhaps you are talking about someone with seemingly endless energy, fierce competitiveness and a larger than life personality, so much so that everything just won’t fit. Emily Olivier is anything but a small package.

UNM takes far reaching strides against cancer

A new study by Anita Kinney, associate director at the UNM Cancer Center, finds over-the-phone genetic counseling for breast and ovarian cancer to be just as effective as in-person counseling. Kinney said over-the-phone genetic counseling empowers those at risk with life-saving information.

UNM student-athletes set new highs in the classroom

In two straight semesters, New Mexico athletes have broken GPA records in the classroom. According to a UNM release, the Lobos have broken the record three times in the past five semesters. The 3.31 achieved by student athletes in the Spring of 2016 just edged out the 3.30 plateau reached in the Fall of 2015.

UNMH, hospital union negotiations end in walkout

Local representatives of the National Union of Hospitals and Health Care Employees walked out of negotiations with UNM Hospitals last Friday.

Track and Field: Frerichs set for professional debut; signs contract with Nike

Courtney Frerichs has continued to ride her extraordinary collegiate career and has raced right into the waiting arms of a contract with Nike. The former Lobo runner who ran her way a team national championship in cross-country and an NCAA record in the 3,000 meter steeplechase, garnering an individual gold medal. Her time of 9 minutes 24.41 is sixth best in U.S. history.

Men's Basketball: Neal signs Glenn Cain to head Athletic Performance

New Mexico Craig Neal has added another member to his staff, the University of New Mexico announced on Monday. Glenn Cain will trade his Jayhawks’ attire for Lobo gear after signing as the new Athletic Performance Coach for the men’s basketball program.

Women's Basketball: Shumpert heads to Greece to chase professional dreams

Former Lobo Khadijah Shumpert’s collegiate career may have come to a close, but her professional playing days have just begun. After signing a contract with the Panathlitikos Sykeon in Thessaloniki, Greece, she will be the second Lobo in as many years to take a plunge overseas to pursue a career in basketball, across the Atlantic.