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Halloween 5 and why:

Robert Maler | October 29

Holidays can bring a lot of tradition and fun when they come around on the calendar. Halloween usually brings trick-or-treating, parties, haunted houses and of course, scary movies. Cameron Langner, a senior academic advisor, said she remembers these movies having a lasting impression on her. Although these are her favorites Halloween movies, she said she is done with some of them because they were so scary.

Lobos forward Khadijah Shumpert demonstrates her pre-game superstition at the Davalos Training Center Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. Khadijah’s ritualistic superstition involves her washing her hands five times before setting foot on the court.

Sports

Halloween: For sports, superstition is the way

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 29

The wide world of sports is a magical place. So much so, in fact, that obsessive-compulsive tendencies rule its world. A plethora of fans, sports information directors and, of course, the players themselves, have rituals they endure in order to facilitate a positive energy toward their respected teams. Superstition in sports has been around for decades. Tracing back to ancient tales, timeless traditions, and of course longstanding curses, the majestic ambiance has a rightful place in every arena, field or ballpark. New Mexico’s junior outfielder Danny Collier said the feeling can be traced to his freshman Sandia High School baseball shorts.

Opinion

Halloween column: Top 5 offensive costume ideas

Matthew Reisen | October 29

Halloween is a night that means something different for everyone. Kids focus on all the free candy while many of their elders set out to drink obscene amounts of booze. It is a holiday that involves mischief, giving, frights, games and so much more. But above all, Halloween is about dressing up. Whether it’s scary or funny, people love to dress up. Some people choose to dress up with controversial or potentially offensive costumes. Here is a list of 2015’s top five most offensive costumes for those of you looking to piss your peers off this year.

Tommy Cavanaugh (left) and his sister Claire Cavanaugh (right), collect stamps as they navigate Los Poblanos corn maze Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. Los Poblanos gives a family friendly atmosphere during the Halloween season for people who dont like traditional Halloween activities.

Opinion

Halloween column: Things to do for those with Halloween disdain

Matthew Reisen | October 29

Hey, you. Yeah. I’m talking to you. The one who could care less about this paper because it’s Halloween-centered and you hate Halloween. Before you throw this issue aside, I’ll let you in on a little secret: There are other things to do on Halloween. You don’t have to lock yourself away. I have a list of five things to help you to have a good time on Oct. 31 while avoiding the festivities you may find annoying, routine, absurd or just plain boring.

Craig Degenhardt retells a story during a ghost tour through Old Town Albuquerque Friday, Oct. 16, 2015. The 90 minute lantern lit tour takes attendees through 306 years of Old Town history and folklore.

Culture

Halloween: Ghost tour awakens ABQ's dark past

Isabel Gonzalez | October 29

Stories of drama, jealousy and murder echo down the empty streets of the Albuquerque Old Town area every night. To hear them though, you must make a reservation for the Old Town Ghost Tour before 6 p.m. The Old Town Ghost Tour takes visitors through 306 years of history in hopes of rediscovering the long-forgotten secrets that haunt the area surrounding Old Town Plaza.

A worker at Slaughterhouse whos costume is called Leather Face, positions himself at the end of a tunnel to await the houses attendees. The Slaughterhouse is built in a warehouse that after the halloween season is over doubles as a movie production space.

Culture

Halloween: Local haunted houses rated

Skylar Griego , Imani Lambert and Robert Maler | October 29

Halloween is all about fear (among other things). Those who enjoy Halloween either want to scare people or get scared. For those who choose the latter, a popular choice is to visit a haunted house. Depending on how easily scared you are, you may need a scorecard. Worry not. The Daily Lobo has your haunted house picks covered.

Ed Sather, of The Duke City Paranormal Research Society, demonstrates the capabilities of his SB-11 Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015. The device is a radio frequency sweeper utilized to detect radio anomalies during paranormal investigations and is often referred to as the “Spirit Box” by the paranormal community.

News

Halloween: Team prefers hunting ghosts over dressing like them

Jenna Stoff | October 29

While trick-or-treaters may be dressing up as ghosts this Halloween, the Duke City Paranormal Research Society will be hunting for actual ghosts. The trio has investigated local businesses and homes believed to be haunted since February 2014. This is the time of year the team reflects on past experiences and plans for future trips in and out of New Mexico. Team cameraman Ed Sather and his wife, Sara, moved to Albuquerque from Seabrook, Texas in 2009. With a shared interest in the paranormal, they met lead investigator Phillip Ray, who has conducted investigations for 14 years. Together they formed The Duke City Paranormal Research Society.

News

Halloween: NM choirs amplify chills in 'Spooktacular'

Josh Lane | October 29

Violins repeat the same sequence of notes while basses create dark undertones and the chorus chants eerily as the collective ensemble grows faster and louder until exploding in a clangorous climax of the percussion section. A suspenseful soundtrack typifies any great thriller, horror or Halloween film, and it is to be expected of the New Mexico Philharmonic this Halloween at their annual “Halloween Spooktacular.” The New Mexico Philharmonic will perform at Popejoy Hall on Saturday at 6 p.m. in partnership with the New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus and the New Mexico Women’s Chorus.

Culture

Halloween: List of spirited Halloween films without the horror

Denicia Aragon | October 29

Halloween may be all about horror, but the holiday can be fun without it. Many people love Halloween, but hate being scared. Here are some Halloween movies to get you into the holiday spirit without making you keep a night light on all night.

News

Halloween: How old is too old to go trick-or-treating?

October 29

How old is too old to go trick-or-treating?

Bill Raupfer fixes a PVC tool that is used by attendees at McCalls Pumpkin patch to gauge how much their pumpkin will cost. Raupfer is a six year veteran an McCalls whos work responsibilities range from driving tractors to aiding people in their pumpkin picking.

News

Halloween: Pumpkin fun picked out for you

Elizabeth Sanchez | October 29

There are many people who hold Halloween recollections and traditions close to their hearts. From wearing costumes and watching Halloween classics with family, to making festive foods and decorating for parties, there is something for everyone. Perhaps one of the biggest highlights of Halloween, however, is pumpkin picking. Ezrah Jaramillo, a freshman nursing major, said when she goes pumpkin picking, she tends to choose large pumpkins with a curved stem. Afterward, she usually carves funny faces into the pumpkin, uses it as a decorative Jack o’ lantern and bakes the pumpkin seeds with oil for snacks, she said. “Picking pumpkins is fun for me, because it’s something I’ve done with my mom since I was a child. It’s a great memory to relive each year,” Jaramillo said.

News

Halloween: Deputies keeping eyes open despite holiday crime rarity

David Lynch | October 29

Studies have shown that Halloween celebrations in major cities can lead to spikes in crimes such as vandalism, homicide and robbery. However, in Albuquerque, keeping an eye open might be all it takes in a city where the only real terror lies in houses and businesses being draped in toilet paper. “There’s sometimes kids playing pranks, and I shouldn’t say kids, but maybe teenagers playing pranks, and they’re toilet-papering houses, doing different things like that. Other than that, we haven’t seen a real big increase in crime (on Halloween),” said Capt. Ray Chavez of the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department.

News

UNM student wins first prize In Ethics Essay Contest

Matthew Narvaiz | October 28

Every year, the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity presents an award to a student that writes on a topic he or she feels strongly about. The winner this year was Alexandra Stewart, a 2015 UNM graduate, according to wdrb.com. Stewart’s essay was titled “The Ethics of Transcendence,” and it focused on personal encounters she faced dealing with sexual violence. “This experience changed her perceptions of cross-cultural interactions, leading her to believe that ethics must transcend cultural traditions,” KSLA news stated in a release.

Peter Vorobieff (right) and Craig Davidson set up their hybrid propulsion test rig at the Mechanical Engineering Building Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015. Vorobieff and Davidson are using a series of magnets that aid the process of charging ions to create an efficient source of propulsion.

News

Professor working on hybrid engine technology

Sayyed Shah | October 28

A UNM professor is developing a hybrid engine, combining the advantages of chemical rocket and electric propulsion to make travel in space less time consuming and more energy efficient. Peter Vorobieff, a professor of mechanical engineering, is working on this project in collaboration with Dark Sea Industries, a local aerospace company targeted at introducing new propulsion technologies to access space. “This is a prototype of a hybrid propulsion system. Right now, there are two ways to go to space: one of them is through chemical rocket that for example is how cruise gets to the international space station; the other way is mostly deep space travel through Ion propulsion,” Vorobieff said.

Culture

Bone marrow donor registration slated

Imani Lambert | October 28

Many students go to college because they want to make a difference. On Wednesday, UNM students will get a chance by signing up to become potential bone marrow donors for people suffering from blood cancers and other blood-born illnesses. Interested people can sign up outside of the SUB from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Alex Kimura, the director of Share American’s Marrow, and her sister Sam Kimura began this program to raise awareness and register as many people as possible in April 2010. This is the first year a Share America’s Marrow tour has taken place. New Mexico will be the 48th state that the troop will be going to.

Sarah Zachry checks her text book list at the UNM Bookstore Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015. The Affordable College Textbook Act is a proposed grant that would give students the ability to access free text books online.

News

Bill could make college textbooks free, accessible online

Denicia Aragon | October 28

Senators Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Al Franken, D-Minn. and Angus King, I-ME, recently introduced a new bill to Congress intended to make college textbooks free and accessible online to students, professors, researchers and others. According to congress.com, through the Affordable College Textbook Act, a competitive grant program would be created and awarded to universities that creates and adopts free online textbooks to achieve savings for college students.

UNM midfielder Chris Wehan kicks the ball to his teammate at the Soccer Complex on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015. The Lobos lost to Charlotte 0-2.

Sports

Men's soccer: Charlotte's defense too stern for New Mexico

Isabel Gonzalez | October 27

The UNM men’s soccer team fell 2-0 to the Conference USA preseason favorites, the Charlotte 49ers on Tuesday night. New Mexico head coach Jeremy Fishbein said he thought he had an idea of what to expect coming into the game, but unfortunately the Lobos were not able to keep up with Charlotte.

Setter Hannah Johnson digs the ball off of an Air Force attack at Johnson Center Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015. The Lobos beat Air Force 3-0 and play San Jose Thursday Oct. 29.

Sports

Volleyball: Good all-around play gives UNM sweep over Falcons

Liam Cary-Eaves | October 27

The Lobos’ newly acquired identity has translated into recent success. A complete team effort allowed New Mexico to rid of Air Force in a three set sweep in Johnson Center on Tuesday night. With head coach Jeff Nelson’s new lineup, UNM has won four of the team’s last five games.

Opinion

Column: Who are the Regents?

Ryan Berryman | October 27

As a Freshman at the University of New Mexico, I wouldn’t have been able to explain who the regents are. After making a presentation this past week to Emerging Lobo Leaders, an engaging and diverse group of talented young students, I found that many students are as unaware of who the Regents are as I once was. The Board of Regents at the University of New Mexico are assembled of seven members appointed by the Governor of New Mexico. The Board has the power to govern the University, including the fiduciary responsibility for the assets and programs of the University, the establishment of goals and policies to guide the University, and the oversight of the functioning of the University (regents.unm.edu). The Board vests the responsibly of operation and management in the President of the University, Dr. Robert G. Frank. So, why is this important? Because the Regents have been entrusted by the New Mexico Constitution to guide the state’s flagship institution, we address issues that affect the entire campus community. An example may provide further clarification. In September, the Regents approved a resolution for $35M worth of bonds to renovate Johnson Center. This renovation is much needed and affects all parties on campus, including administration, faculty, staff and students. In this scenario, the board’s approval is the first step in a succession of approvals that are required for a new and improved Johnson Gym.

News

Professor at UNM’s School of Architecture and Planning to sign copies of his book

Matthew Narvaiz | October 27

Kuppaswamy Iyengar, a professor at UNM’s school of Architecture and Planning, recently released a book titled "Sustainable Architectural Design". Iyengar is also an associate director and Regents Lecturer at the School of Architecture and Planning. His accolades are plentiful, having more than 50 years of professional experience and receiving degrees in architecture as well as civil and structural engineering. "Sustainable Architectural Design" covers various aspects of architecture. According to a press release, his book “serves as a guide to the sustainable design process that moves from theory, to site and energy use, to building systems and finally to evaluation and case studies.”