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Trials moving ahead for treatment of most aggressive form of brain cancer

Sayyed Shah | February 16

The UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center has started phase 2 clinical trials, targeting glioblastoma patients. Glioblastoma is a particularly aggressive type of brain cancer. Only about one fifth of adults diagnosed with it survive two years or more after their diagnosis, UNM researchers said. “Unfortunately, it is also the most common form of primary brain tumor, about 70 percent of newly diagnosed primary brain tumors,” Omar Chohan, director of Neurosurgical Oncology and a part of the clinical trials team said. A new two-drug combination, currently in use in the clinical trials, might help people diagnosed with glioblastoma to fight the disease, according to a UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center press release.

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Culture

Ugly Robot's Marshal Broyles talks about his many projects on and off campus

Audrin Baghaie | February 16

Originating from Albuquerque's indie music scene three years ago, local electronic-rock outfit Ugly Robot are taking venues by storm and exhibiting to listeners a unique take on multiple genres. From behind the curtain, audio engineer and multi-instrumentalist Marshall Broyles meticulously arranges sound for both his band and local artists, as well as for various events around UNM. Broyles works under the student body government as the executive director of Student Special Events. The SSE organizes a variety of affairs around UNM, ranging from the annual Fiestas event held on Johnson Field to more high-profile concerts, such as Jack White's performance at Popejoy Hall in February 2015.

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News

Counseling center provides care for community, experience for students

William Longenbaugh | February 16

The Manzanita Counseling Center allows students and residents alike in the Albuquerque metro area to receive professional counseling services at no charge. Director Rhonda Neswald-Potter said Manzanita has the CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs) accreditation, which is the highest standard for a counseling supervision program. "Other counseling centers across the country would aspire to the standard we hold here,” she said. “There is so much need in our community for free or reduced fee care.”

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Culture

KNOWHERE Concert to highlight original choreography

Isaiah Jordan | February 15

The KNOWHERE Concert focuses on UNM students performing new choreography in flamenco and contemporary dance that sets to inspire audiences in the performing arts and build confidence and professionalism in dancers. KNOWHERE allows students to engage and support their fellow Lobos in the dance department.

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Sports

Men's Basketball: Fans at WisePies Arena get behind Cullen Neal

J.R. Oppenheim | February 15

Cullen Neal’s statistics didn’t factor much into Saturday afternoon’s game against San Jose State: six points, three rebounds. But his presence resonated throughout WisePies Arena. Neal, the starting point guard for the New Mexico basketball team, received uproarious support from fans during the game just days after his father, head coach Craig Neal, said that he has received death threats. In his press conference heading into the game this past Thursday, Craig Neal said his son changed his phone number twice and deleted social media accounts due to continuing and increasingly harsh criticism that, he felt, crossed the line.

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News

Online fees now apply to all students

Denicia Aragon | February 15

University of New Mexico’s financial and enrollment officials have proposed to the Board of Regents that the University shift online course fees from students taking online classes to all students attending UNM. “The funding source that we are using wasn’t matching up with what the money was being used for. We are charging students $100 for an online course and then we’re taking it and supporting the Learn system so that every student can see their syllabus, course materials and grades online,” said Andrew Cullen, associate vice president of Office of Planning, Budget and Analysis. “We feel that it should be a mandatory fee because all students are benefiting from it.” The proposal disperses the cost of online classes to all UNM students with a mandatory online delivery fee.

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News

Board of Regents moves to make UNM more global

Sayyed Shah | February 15

The UNM Board of Regents approved recommendations for the establishment of a university-wide, sustainable, interdisciplinary Global and National Security Policy Institute. The board also voted, on Thursday, for the creation of an interdisciplinary, nontraditional, module-based masters program in Global and National Security, an interdisciplinary undergraduate National Security Certificate (already in place) and an interdisciplinary graduate National Security Certificate (preliminary stages).

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Sports

Women's Basketball: Last second turnover plagues New Mexico in Spartan loss

Liam Cary-Eaves | February 15

It came down to the final seconds, but New Mexico’s second-half surge fell just short in a 59-58 loss to San Jose State on Saturday. The Lobos’ six-point second quarter on the road proved to be too big a hole to climb out of, yet UNM still managed to make the contest an intriguing one. “You score six points in the second quarter, that’s just not going to cut it,” head coach Yvonne Sanchez said in her post game radio interview. “We didn’t come out with the same fire that we had in the first quarter.”

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Opinion

Column: ASUNM prioritizing parking lot safety

Jenna Hagengruber | February 15

Safety. A big word, carrying a lot of weight and meaning for each student, staff, and faculty member at the University of New Mexico. How do we promote a safe yet open campus? Over the course of the past year, ASUNM has taken a special interest in the safety of each student on campus. We want to make sure that YOU feel both comfortable and at home at UNM, and we have taken some big steps towards creating a safer environment for YOU. Each year, ASUNM is able to ask for capital outlay money from the Legislature. We focus on areas throughout campus that may need renovation, remodeling or revamping explicitly in the interest of students.

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Sports

Track and Field: Lobos' season only getting better

Robert Maler | February 15

A handful of Lobos set personal and school records, while a former Olympian set a new track record at the Don Kirby Invitational over the weekend. Georganne Moline, who finished fifth in the 2012 Olympics in the 400 meter hurdle, competed in the women’s 600 meter run on Friday. The extra 200 meters didn’t seem to faze her, as she cruised to a first place victory, setting a new Albuquerque Convention Center record with a time of 1:26.70. New Mexico saw several athletes register performances that likely earned them a trip to the national championships. Head coach Joe Franklin said qualifying was very positive and important.

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News

Monday on the Street: When does criticism of an athlete go too far?

Matthew Reisen | February 15

When does criticism of an athlete go too far?

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Sports

Women's Tennis: Lobos remain unscathed at home

Robert Maler | February 15

New Mexico improved to 4-2 on the season and remain unbeaten at home after defeating the University of Denver in a tightly contested matchup on Friday. UNM got off to a hot start when Rachana Bhat and Ludivine Burguiere defeated Charlotte Derbyshire and Evy Van Genechten, 6-1 in doubles play. Denver’s Morgan Barnhill and Bianca Mok responded by winning the second matchup against Ruth Copas and Andrea Leblanc, 6-2. Dominique Dulski and Emily Olivier were able to garner the coveted doubles point by taking the third and final doubles match against Julia O’Loughlin and Maureen Slattery, 6-4.

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Sports

Baseball: Chemistry lights up locker room to start Lobo's season

Liam Cary-Eaves | February 15

The sun was shining, the thermostat read mid-60s and the New Mexico players dressed in turquoise uniforms were all smiles during what felt like a midseason day at Santa Ana Star Field on Friday. UNM head coach Ray Birmingham said on baseball media day that the goal remains the same: to put another Mountain West championship year on the outfield wall. This year, Birmingham has a lot of confidence as the baseball season is set to begin in Hawaii on Friday, he said. The big thing that Birmingham said stands out is the atmosphere in the locker room.

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News

Small business owners fear Rapid Transit system will kill businesses

David Lynch | February 15

Now that nearly $70 million in federal funding has been approved for Mayor Richard Berry’s passion project, it’s full steam ahead on a new bus rapid transit system that will run down Central Avenue from Unser to Tramway Boulevard. However, many small business owners along the proposed route believe the Albuquerque Rapid Transit, or ART, spells an end to their shops, as well as the quirky personality of the Nob Hill area in particular. “I’m thankful for living in a country where I don’t go to jail for fighting my government, but on the other hand, I shouldn’t have to fight my government. So that’s what we’re doing...because they’re not listening to us,” said Steve Schroeder, owner of Nob Hill Music.

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Opinion

Letter: Pregnant and parenting students should be encouraged to finish school

February 15

Students for Life UNM was able to hand out 30 Valentines Day bags and over 40 roses to women at our pregnant and parenting support table today! Each bag contained a rose, a pregnancy test, a referral to both the nearest pregnancy recourse center and Care Net’s STD Mobile Unit, information on our outreach, Pregnant on Campus and an invite to our next meeting. Why did we give away pregnancy tests, you may ask? Are we telling students to get pregnant? According to recent polls, nearly 26 percent of undergraduate students (4.8 million) are parents of a dependent child, many of whom are single mothers. This is a high number, and is not always recognized on campuses.

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Culture

Program provides support for students making the transition to graduate studies

Isaiah Jordan | February 15

The UNM Ronald E. McNair and Research Opportunity Program has helped students with financial need and students who are part of underrepresented groups find opportunities in doctoral studies for years. Now, they are opening applications for an program online. The McNair and ROP Program was installed in 2,000 to help students transition from undergraduate to graduate studies. The program provides students with research opportunities from various mentors. By giving the students resources such as mentors, advisers and support from their peers, the program’s goal is to establish students in various graduate programs around the nation, allowing them to pursue their career. “The program works to narrow achievement gaps for people who don’t have a level playing field,” Sr. Student Program Advisor Kyle Farris said. “It is specifically to help underrepresented people have opportunities in continuing on to these levels of education.”

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Sports

Men's Tennis: Lobos split California double header

Robert Maler | February 14

The New Mexico men’s tennis team earned a split in California on Saturday in a doubleheader against UC Irvine and Pepperdine. Head Coach Bart Scott shook things up by separating doubles partners Hayden Sabatka and Bart Van Leijsen. The pair began the season as the eighth ranked doubles team in the nation.

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Sports

Softball: Lobos open season 2-3 at Arizona tourney

Daily Lobo staff report | February 14

The New Mexico softball team opened its 2016 season with two wins and three losses at the Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, Arizona, over the weekend. The Lobos started the tournament Friday afternoon with a 2-1 victory over San Diego, with runs from right fielder Jade Gray and shortstop Michala Erickson.

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Sports

Men's Basketball: Lobos move forward, clamp down on San Jose State

J.R. Oppenheim | February 13

Head coach Craig Neal often talks about always moving forward and not focusing on the past. His Lobos are doing a better job in that regard. Following back-to-back losses at San Diego State and Utah State, New Mexico responded and shut down San Jose State’s offense in a 74-58 victory.

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Sports

Women's Basketball: Sanchez tightening the bench with new look

Liam Cary-Eaves | February 12

The days of getting everyone into the game is over. New Mexico head coach Yvonne Sanchez said she has given players opportunities to take advantage of, but simply haven’t gotten it done.