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UNM confronts concussions in sports

Liam Cary-Eaves | November 2

Not speaking up after a hard hit, often times leaving an individual dazed and weary, used to mark strength and durability in football culture. Yet what was once taken as a sign of toughness is now taken as a sign of danger. Although far from being a new concept, the effects of multiple concussions can no longer be ignored. The situation has convinced the NFL to change football culture with respect to concussions, in order to take the issue more seriously.

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Culture

UNM student works to help the homeless through photography

Jenna Stoff | November 2

Every morning before school, 20-year-old Ariane Crummer walks past Golden Pride and sees the same woman stationed outside the restaurant without food. She has an oversized coat that appears too hot to wear, as well as a collection of dirt beneath her fingernails. To Crummer, a junior psychology major, these features are just a handful of many that indicate homelessness. “Her name is Linda ... she is the sweetest old lady,” Crummer said.

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News

Green Jeans Farmery trapped in permit purgatory

Ryan Lotz | November 2

Green Jeans Farmery, Albuquerque’s new uniquely-styled shipping container development, was supposed to celebrate its grand opening last Tuesday, but permit complications have caused a delay. Located off of Carlisle Boulevard and I-40, the establishment will be home to 12 tenants, all of which are locally owned businesses. However, only Santa Fe Brewing, which opened in September, has an occupancy permit from the city. City Planning Director Suzanne Lubar said the delay has been caused by unapproved, unrevised changes to the development’s original design, called a “shell drawing”.

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Sports

Tennis: UNM leaves Lobo Invitational unscathed

Robert Maler | November 2

The New Mexico women's team ended the Lobo Invitational Sunday they same way they began it: with a win. The Lobos won all six singles matches against the University of Texas-El Paso, capping the weekend without a blemish in singles competition at the McKinnon Family Tennis Center. “It’s similar to the format that we would be playing in the spring,” head coach Kelcy McKenna said. “For our three new (team members), it’s just nice to kind of get a taste for what it’s like.”

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News

Guest lecturer accuses western media of skewed coverage

David Lynch | November 2

On Wednesday, the Israel Public Diplomacy Forum stopped at UNM to give a talk on the problems with western media coverage of conflicts and issues in the Middle East. Dr. Eytan Gilboa, chair and academic director of the organization that seeks to educate and advance understanding of Middle Eastern and Israeli issues, presented on the subject during the group’s New Mexico leg of its three-state trip. His presentation focused on ways that coverage of Middle Eastern affairs is being blurred through specific techniques that western media utilize.

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Opinion

Letter:

November 2

Editor, Hands - we enjoy using our hands to work, to garden, to play musical instruments, to prepare and eat meals, to pleasure our genitals, to make love with others.

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News

Nurse's union: UNMH policies causing high turnover

Sayyed Shah | November 1

Officials of the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees have accused UNMH management of disrespecting nurses working in the hospital and devising policies that are leading to a large turnover of senior nurses to other areas of healthcare work. The officials said that they believed the turnover of senior nurses to be on track for 17 percent in 2015, far “above the national average of about 12 percent.”

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Haunted house to aid philanthropy foundation

Ashley Neighbor | November 1

UNM fraternity Pi Kappa Phi will host a haunted house benefit raising money for their philanthropy foundation, The Ability Experience, at the Cottages of New Mexico’s clubhouse on Friday. All of the profit made from the event will be donated to The Ability Experience, a foundation that provides “support and advocacy for those affected by mental and/or physical disabilities,” as stated by Pi Kappa Phi’s Lawrence Rael on their Facebook page.

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Fraternity event draws attention to breast cancer

Sayyed Shah | November 1

The UNM Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, in collaboration with Kappa Kappa Gamma, arranged a fundraiser in Zimmerman Plaza on Wednesday to create awareness about breast cancer and to raise money for breast cancer research. The event consisted of a Bra Pong competition and Hershey’s Kisses sale.

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News

Visiting professor talks game theory

Fin Martinez | November 1

On Wednesday, visiting economics lecturer Dr. David Dixon spoke in Parish Library on "Game Theory", a concept that addresses decision-making patterns on individuals, and how it can be applied in the real world. Game theory is defined by the Library of Economics and Liberty as "the science of strategy" which "attempts to determine mathematically and logically the actions that 'players' should take to secure the best outcomes for themselves" in situations called "games".

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Sports

Women's soccer: Lobos settle for third place after loss to SDSU

J.R. Oppenheim | October 30

The New Mexico women’s soccer team showed it can keep pace with the Mountain West’s best team, but San Diego State proved it’s the tournament’s No. 1 seed for a reason. SDSU forward Leah Pruitt broke a 1-all tie as the Aztecs dropped the Lobos Friday night at a rain-soaked UNM Soccer Complex.

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Sports

Women's soccer: Lobos can clinch MW tourney's No. 2 seed Friday

J.R. Oppenheim | October 30

New Mexico has a couple different scenarios to lock up a No. 2 seed in next week’s Mountain West women’s soccer tournament.

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Sports

Cross Country: Eight straight conference titles for top-ranked New Mexico

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 30

Streaks were continued while others ended for the New Mexico Cross Country team during the Mountain West Cross Country Championships on Friday. For the women, UNM’s runners extended their dominance in the Mountain West for eight consecutive titles. However for the men, the Lobos six straight conference titles came to a close in Reno, Nevada

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Sports

Men's soccer UNM shooting for seventh, shot at C-USA tourney

Isabel Gonzalez | October 30

With just two games left in the regular season, the UNM men’s soccer team is feeling the pressure more than ever. The Lobos (7-5-3, 1-4-1 C-USA) are yet to earn their spot in this year’s Conference USA Championship. The top seven teams in the conference will be able to compete, and although the Lobos are currently in the seventh spot, that could change very quickly—for better or worse.

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Sports

Women's basketball: Preseason accolades are hearsay; Lobos ready to play

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 30

Preseason accolades allow for speculation in anticipation for the upcoming season. New Mexico head coach Yvonne Sanchez said her interests lie with how her squad is going to play, not how people think her team is going to perform. Sanchez said she knows teams are going to be gunning for the Lobos this upcoming season after the tremendous finish the team had last year.

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Sports

Swimming: UNM seeks victory in winnable dual meet

Mathew Narvaiz | October 30

After UNM’s loss last weekend to Wyoming at home, the swim and dive team looks to turn things around with a win against Northern Colorado. UNM (2-1) lost in a dual meet against Wyoming at home last weekend, with a final score of 170-130. It wasn’t a tragic loss, though, with great performances from UNM’s freshmen. Adriana Palomino, a freshman from Tempe, Arizona, won three events, while another freshman, Mareike Foster, finished first in the 200-meter breast stroke.

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Sports

Volleyball: Lobos break out the brooms on Thursday in sweep over Spartans

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 30

For the second straight match, UNM’s defense has propelled the squad to consecutive sweeps on their home court. Halfway into the Lobos’ four game home-stand, New Mexico has yet to lose a set. On Thursday night, the Lobos got off to a sluggish start, but really got things clicking en route to a 3-0 sweep over the San Jose Spartans.

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Sports

Cross Country: Lobos seek sweep in conference championships

Robert Maler | October 29

Conference titles will be on the line at the Mountain West Cross Country Championships this Friday in Reno, Nevada. The women’s team, ranked No. 1 in the nation, will be the conference favorite. Among the Mountain West field they will be battling Boise State University, who is ranked No. 9 in the nation. The men’s team currently resides at the four spot in the conference behind Boise State, Air Force and Colorado State.

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News

Halloween: Evolution of the modern zombie

Robert Maler | October 29

In a decade full of remakes, moviegoers have seen many classic supernatural creatures evolve. Vampires now sparkle. Werewolves suddenly control their transformations. Perhaps the latest popular evolution, however, is that of the zombie. Zombies are a lot older than some might think, first appearing in film about 80 years ago, and maintaining a screen presence ever since.

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Culture

Halloween: Classic horror flicks to brave this holiday

Fin Martinez and Nathan Reynolds | October 29

Perhaps the most classic of Halloween traditions is kicking back in your costume and watching your favorite scary movies. Many people prefer to rent their favorite cult classics from the video store and binge-watch the cheesy horror. Others, however, may wish to experience some horror on Halloween without going to the rental store. Whether you’re a cult lover or a Netflix binger, here are some great horror film suggestions, some of which are available for streaming on Netflix.