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Cuba's relations with the U.S. could ignite progress

David Lynch | April 1

It’s a natural inclination for one to want to be with their family in their home country when a parent passes away. Victor Santos, a UNM student who in 2009 came to the U.S. from Cuba with his family as political refugees, wasn’t afforded that opportunity when his father died earlier this year. The arduous process of getting a Cuban passport prevented him from doing so, as well as the cost – it’s about five times higher than getting a U.S. passport.

New Mexico will hire Wright State basketball coach Mike Bradbury to be the Lobos women's basketball head coach, the athletic department announced Wednesday afternoon.

Sports

Women's Basketball: Bradbury takes the wheel for New Mexico

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 31

Mike Bradbury traded his gray sports coat for a red one as New Mexico introduced the sixth head coach in UNM women’s basketball history. Bradbury said at Thursday afternoon’s press conference that he is still getting acclimated to the concept of deciphering between red and green chile, having only been in Albuquerque all but three days. However, the head coach said he knew he chose the right place to move because of the history, the fanbase and the tradition at the University of New Mexico.

Opinion

Letter: Board of Regents decision shuts out student voice

March 31

On March 14, during spring break for many UNM Health Sciences Center (HSC) students and with insufficient notice, the UNM Board of Regents voted 4-2 to restructure the UNM HSC Governance. Among other changes, the HSC Board, previously comprised of seven voting members (five Regents and two community members), was reduced to a three member board solely comprised of Regents. For a comprehensive list of changes, see the full agenda from the Board of Regents meeting.

The UNM seal has been called a racist symbol by two local groups, The Red Nation and Kiva Club. The seal features a frontiersman and a conquistador, while the groups say it should celebrate indigenous heritage.

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Groups campaigning to abolish UNM official seal over racism

Denicia Aragon | March 31

The Red Nation and Kiva Club are campaigning to abolish the UNM's official seal, saying it is racist towards Native Americans. "The UNM [official seal] celebrates genocide and conquest—both are violations of basic human rights and belong in a museum of a bygone era," said The Red Nation co-founder Nick Estes. "It’s 2016 and UNM is still celebrating crimes against humanity – colonialism and genocide – and Natives are still underrepresented at all levels at the University.”

Opinion

Letter: Lack of diversity in STEM programs not due to racism

March 31

I recently read several articles in the 28th of March edition of the Daily Lobo and I have several rebuttals to make. The first being to the divisive Ted talk that just took place. I am a white student in a STEM program and want to point out many of the fallacies and bigoted thinking that permeated this article. First off, if you’re not white, you can still be a racist. Look up the definition of the word. Secondly, I’m fairly certain I didn’t get lost on my way to African studies and wind up in the Engineering complex by mistake. It was a personal choice, the same personal choice that most students have in which educational route to take.

Junior Lise Rugland rushes to hit the ball back to set Devanne Sours up for a kill against a Colorado Mesa player March 18, 2016 at Lucky 66 Bowls sand volleyball courts. The Lobos beach volleyball program was ranked in the top 20 programs in the nation by DiG magazine.

Sports

Beach Volleyball: Lobos among NCAA elite

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 31

New Mexico has joined the nation’s elite, jumping in among the nation’s top tiered schools, according to DiG magazine, the official publication for beach volleyball. The weekly poll releases the top 20 programs in the nation, though the NCAA only ranks the top-10 schools.

The Lobo bench erupts in celebration as a shot was made against Boise State at WisePies Arena. Head coach Craig Neal held his end-of-season press conference this week, saying his young team gained valuable experience this season.

Sports

Men's Basketball: Lobos grew during up-and-down season, Neal says

J.R. Oppenheim | March 31

The youth and inexperience on this year’s New Mexico men’s basketball team became a consistent thread throughout the season. Almost every time head coach Craig Neal met with the media, he made mention to it. Moving forward, Neal said, the Lobos won’t be able to rely on the youth theme next year. Simply put, he said they can’t.

Opinion

Letter: On-campus parking should be free for students

March 31

Not that I don't love getting tickets for parking in crappy, pot-hole-riddled, mostly empty lots two miles from my classroom, but I’m starting to suspect that UNM's parking enforcement program doesn’t make any valuable contributions to the learning process at UNM.

Culture

Albuquerque bands to play at showcase

Skylar Griego | March 31

Local bands will get a huge opportunity to show off their musical talents this Friday. From noon to 7:30 p.m., Albuquerque based bands will perform at the 2016 Local Band Showcase at Civic Plaza, presented by the City of Albuquerque Cultural Services Department in collaboration with Civic Plaza.

News

Event aims to get Black women involved in medicine

Elizabeth Sanchez | March 31

UNM faculty and students will come together on Friday to discuss the role of black women in the field of medicine, and brainstorm solutions to lack of participation from the underprivileged community in the field. The event titled “Face of Medicine: Black Women in Medicine” will be held at the Domenici Center. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) black women comprise just over one percent of faculty in academic medicine. Friday’s event is an attempt to raise awareness about the lack of representation of black women in academic medicine and to inspire attendees to take a stance on the subject, event organizers said.

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UNM professors help dub 'Finding Nemo' to Navajo

Elizabeth Sanchez | March 31

Since 2014, Joe Kee Jr. and Jennifer Wheeler have been translating and dubbing the script of the popular film "Finding Nemo" into Navajo through the Navajo Nation Museum, in the hopes of preserving the language for future generations. Navajo Nation Museum Director Manuelito Wheeler said the translated film recently premiered publicly throughout New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. He said there will eventually be future screenings once the museum finalizes a DVD release on April 26, when DVD copies will be available at the Navajo Nation Museum gift shop and Walmart.

Senior Elmar Engholm competes in a distance event at the Mountain West Championships Feb. 28, 2016 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The Lobos will compete in the Don Kirby Tailwind Invitational this Saturday.

Sports

Track and Field: Women crack top 25 before home opener

Robert Maler | March 31

The New Mexico men’s and women’s track and field will add many athletes to the roster as the team hosts its first and only tournament as the team begins its outdoor season Saturday at the Don Kirby Tailwind Invitational. The women’s team also adds a new ranking that is tied for the best in the program’s history. It cracked the top 25 in the preseason U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association ranking, coming in at No. 17.

Junior Chris Devito bats against a San Jose State pitcher March 20, 2016 at Santa Ana Star Field. The Lobos will have their first outing of a three game set against UNLV Friday in Albuquerque.

Sports

Baseball: New Mexico returns home to take on UNLV

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 31

New Mexico will return to league play this weekend against UNLV after taking to the road the past six games. Across those six games on the road, the Lobos only dropped a one-game series against Texas Tech, while the squad was able to sweep Sacramento State on Tuesday, and nearly completed a sweep over SDSU over the weekend.

Opinion

Letter: Religion is an infection, unification its cure

March 31

The huge number of Christians killed and maimed recently on Easter Sunday at that public park in the cultural capital of Pakistan makes the global battle lines between Christians and Muslims stand out in stark relief.

Sophomore Jorge Escutia braces to return the ball at the McKinnon Family Tennis Stadium. The Lobos will play Utah State and Boise State this weekend in Albuquerque.

Sports

Tennis: Both men, women play at home this weekend

Robert Maler | March 31

Nearly three full months into the season, the New Mexico men’s and women’s tennis teams will get a chance to see each other play as both squads compete in Albuquerque on the same weekend for the first time in 2016. Women’s head coach Kelcy McKenna said the team is excited to return home after enduring a six-match road trip in which the team went 2-4. She said the team has continued to get better as the season has progressed.

Sports

Women's Basketball: New Mexico hires Mike Bradbury to lead women's basketball

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 30

New Mexico has appointed Mike Bradbury as the sixth head coach for the UNM women’s basketball program. Bradbury will join the Lobos after serving six years at Wright State University to replace former UNM head coach Yvonne Sanchez.

Redshirt sophomore guard Elijah Brown attempts to cross a San Jose State player at WisePies Arena. Head basketball coach Craig Neal said in his end of season press conference Tuesday afternoon that Brown will attempt to garner interest from the NBA  ahead of the draft this year.

Sports

Men's Basketball: Brown to enter NBA draft, could pull out and return to Lobos

J.R. Oppenheim | March 30

Like many Lobo players before him, shooting guard Elijah Brown will see if he has what it takes to jump to the NBA level. However, the junior-to-be could still maintain his eligibility with the Lobos if that route doesn’t pan out at this time. New Mexico head coach Craig Neal, at his end-of-season press conference Tuesday, announced Brown, who had a breakout first season with the Lobos, will put his name into the NBA draft scheduled for June 23.

Junior Carson Shneider pitches at Santa Ana Star Field. The Lobos beat Sacramento State in the final game of a two game series, 12-3, in Sacramento, California.

Sports

Baseball: Lobos sweep Hornets to finish up six game road trip

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 30

New Mexico finished up its two game stint on the road against Sacramento State, completing the early week sweep over the hornets in a 12-3 rout. The Lobos (17-8, 7-2 MW) who have been on a tear as of late, have won 11 of their last 14 contests, dropping only a one-game series in the process.

Skulls stand on display at the Health Sciences Center. UNM regents approved a 4.5 percent increase in the cost of health care for all University employees, effective July 1.

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New health plan for UNM employees increases costs

Sayyed Shah | March 30

The UNM Board of Regents has approved changes to the health benefits plan for University employees despite strong opposition from staff members. As a result of the changes approved by the board, health care costs for UNM employees will increase by an average of 4.5 percent beginning July 1, University officials said.

Robert Del Campo, an executive director for the Innovation Academy guides a student in an Internship Fair which was held in Science and Technology Park Building on Tuesday evening. This fair was Innovation Academy's first attempt to involve six companies to guide students with their application documents.

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Job fair connects local businesses with students

Bryce Owens | March 29

The Science and Technology Corporation at UNM, a branch of the University invested in the creation of local intellectual and technological properties, held its first ever Innovation Fair on Tuesday to expose students to new opportunities. The event invited startup companies in New Mexico as well as UNM students who are looking for internships in the entrepreneurial or technology field. The potential and interest was meant to be mutual, as students provide a unique opportunity for companies present at the fair, said Rob DelCampo, executive director at UNM's Innovation Academy and a professor at the Anderson School of Management.