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Baseball: Lobos' losses come by the skin of their fangs

Thomas Romero-Salas | March 23

One costly error and a lack of clutch hitting stopped New Mexico’s rally short in an 8-7 loss to No. 24 Houston on Sunday. UNM (11-10) has now lost four straight games by one run and have lost six straight overall. The Cougars won the first two games of the series by the same score of 6-5. “It’s a shame, but I just have to keep them confident and keep them fighting,” head coach Ray Birmingham said. “They’re a good baseball team; they just played a good baseball team. We could’ve won all three, and we lost all three.”

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News

Biologist studies, saves NM heritage

Lena Guidi | March 20

Esteban Muldavin gained a passion for the natural world — and its conservation — at an early age. The director and senior ecologist of Natural Heritage New Mexico said spending his childhood on a ranch in northern New Mexico deeply impacted his decision to become a scientist. “I grew up, in part, between Santa Fe and Las Vegas on my family’s ranch, and since my early days as a kid I used to wander around,” he said. “It’s like a lot of ecologists and biologists: We grew up outside, and it became part of the fabric of our being.” In addition to having an environment to explore, Muldavin said he was also influenced by his grandmother, who was the first female member of the San Miguel County Water Conservation District. He said she was engaged in environmental efforts throughout the area during the 1960s and ‘70s.

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Opinion

Letter: Resolution 6S ignores violent history and bigotry of Islam

March 20

First, I’d like to thank David Lynch for showing fairness in publications and allowing fact-based criticisms of Islam to be openly voiced. The opposition to Resolution 6S is important because its intentions were made clear: attempting to treat “Islamophobia” as a hate crime. Allowing Resolution 6S to go unnoticed, unchecked or without consequences would set the precedent for future actions of bigotry to become accepted. It should also be noted that although ASUNM President Rachel Williams insinuated that Resolution 6S was not meant to force anybody into accepting a certain ideology, Resolution 6S and ASUNM urged the UNM administration to openly support the resolution. This goes beyond the realm of the “student body” and is a political attempt to enforce the resolution through UNM staff members. This action is an invitation for UNM staff members to become bigots themselves, as they show favoritism to Muslims and attempt to stigmatize, harass, intimidate or show prejudice against people who voice their anti-Islamic beliefs.

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Sports

Football: Rivalry fierce for top spot

Thomas Romero-Salas | March 20

The quarterback competition for New Mexico isn’t bothering Lamar Jordan at all. Instead, Jordan, the redshirt freshman incumbent starter, is embracing the fact that several signal-callers are gunning for his job. Quarterbacks Caleb Kimbro, Jajuan Lawson, Patrick Reed and junior college transfer Austin Apodaca are all in the running for Jordan’s spot this upcoming fall. “I feel like you never get better unless you have competition,” Jordan said. “The shy people shy away from competition. I’m a wolf: I’m going to get what I want. I’m going to compete with whoever it is, no matter if he’s bigger than me or smaller than me.”

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News

Campus briefs for March 20, 2015

Sayyed Shah | March 20

CAMPUS BRIEFS UNM School of Medicine ranked third in the nation The University of New Mexico’s School of Medicine has been ranked third in the U.S.

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News

Psychedelic studied as treatment from alcoholism

Fin Martinez | March 20

Experimenting with drugs is not uncommon on college campuses, but UNM is one of the only universities in the country conducting research on possible medical uses for hallucinogenic mushrooms. Dr. Michael Bogenschutz, a psychiatrist at UNM School of Medicine, said he is studying the use of psilocybin — the active psychedelic compound in many species of hallucinogenic mushrooms — for the treatment of alcohol abuse and addiction. “There were a number of trials that had been done with LSD back in the early 1950s through 1970s that were pretty promising, but not entirely conclusive,” Bogenschutz said. “There was a growing body of literature exploring the effects of psilocybin in normal volunteers and also in patients with anxiety related to a cancer diagnosis.”

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Sports

Softball: Strong team starts MW

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 20

Quality performances from the pitching circle have granted New Mexico the ability to win without relying solely on offensive production. Head softball coach Erica Beach said hitting has been a strong point for the Lobos all season, but the pitching staff gives New Mexico a new dimension to have confidence in as the squad enters Mountain West play against Utah State today. “For our pitchers to have really been hitting their stride right now is something that we’ve needed,” Beach said. “We’re looking forward to seeing what they can do in conference.”

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News

Sun power rises in West

David Lynch | March 20

A new solar energy array was recently unveiled at UNM West in Rio Rancho, which constitutes another step by the University toward being environmentally friendly. Jeff Zumwalt, interim director of UNM’s physical plant department, said it took about six weeks for the solar panels to be installed. The array cost $465,000 and will account for almost three-quarters of UNM West’s energy needs. “We’re hoping it’ll offset 70 percent of the building’s electricity,” Zumwalt said.

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News

Zoo penguins still a long way from reality

Taylor Mallak | March 20

Since 2008 talk has circulated about the Albuquerque zoo getting penguins, but little progress has been made. Barry Bitzer, Director of Development for the BioPark, said the reason as to why the penguins have yet to make progress in New Mexico is funding. The type of penguin the zoo is trying to get has many needs. “This is an $8 million project,” Bitzer said. “Because we’re talking Antarctic penguins, that means chiller systems and backup chiller systems.”

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News

School of Law ranks in top 100 in country

Sayyed Shah | March 19

UNM’s School of Law has been ranked among the top 100 in the country in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2016 Best Law Schools List. The school was placed 71st among 149 law schools, according to the report. It shared the position with American University, Pennsylvania State University and University of San Diego, according to the ranking list.

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Culture

Café hosts meals for people of all walks of life

Kevin Haaf | March 19

Every Thursday between noon and 3 p.m., the Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice is alive with conversation as a diverse crowd gathers to enjoy free food. Starting off with just a few people, the Peace Café now averages about 30 people at its food offerings, said Mollie Wilkie, coordinator at the café. It even draws as many as 50 people at times, she said.

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Opinion

Ask Dr. Peg: Things to consider before your next Brazilian wax

Dr. Peggy Spencer | March 19

Question: Is it dirty if I don’t shave my private parts? Will I get sick if I don’t? To answer your question, it is not dirty to have hair on your pubes any more than it is dirty to have hair on your head. Hair is natural, as normal as fingernails or eyelashes. You will not get sick from keeping your pubic hair, although you could get sick or injured if you remove it. More on that in a minute

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Sports

Postseason drought ends with 54-51 win in Johnson Center

Liam Cary-Eaves | March 19

For the first time since 2010, New Mexico captured a postseason victory with a 54-51 decision over North Dakota in the Women’s Basketball Invitational Wednesday night at Johnson Center. Although Johnson Center is typically home to UNM’s volleyball team, the women’s basketball team played its game away from Wise Pies Arena due to scheduling conflicts. However, the Lobos made due with the 1,471 fans, the smallest home crowd of the season, to pull out a tight victory.

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News

ASUNM, GPSA urge election turnout

David Lynch | March 19

As students return from spring break and the semester chugs on, UNM’s student governments are gearing up for one of their biggest events of the year – elections. The Associated Students of UNM as well as the Graduate and Professional Student Association both have their elections in early April, with the presidential seats in both governing bodies for the 2015-16 school year up for grabs.

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Culture

Food column: Spring means lamb season

Steve “Mo” Fye | March 19

It is nearing springtime, when a young cook’s fancy turns to lamb. Lamb is a traditional late winter and early spring protein. It is leaner than beef or pork, and often more flavorful. However, lamb must be handled with care or it becomes tough and gamy. Mutton, which is from adult sheep, has a strong, sometimes unpleasant flavor. Lamb, however, is far more delicate, with an earthy flavor reminiscent of farms and meadows.

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News

Crime briefs for March 19

March 19

On March 13, a Bursar’s Office employee reported to UNM police in reference to fraud. According to the report, $8,769 was deposited into a student’s bursar’s account on March 3. The deposit was made via automated clearing house. On March 6, the deposit was then returned for non-payment, which resulted in a net-loss for UNM.

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News

Grads hurting in job market

Thomas Romero-Salas , Liam Cary-Eaves and Aaron Anglin | March 19

Receiving a diploma often warrants admiration and a sense of accomplishment on many levels, but can also bear the uneasy feeling of life after school. The majority of UNM students are not joining the workforce following graduation, according to data from UNM’s Office of Career Service. Jenna Crabb, UNM’s director for career services, said colleges and potential employers have begun to encourage students to get experience in their respected field instead of solely obtaining a degree and expecting a job.

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News

Geek Edition: Princess alum creates as role model for NM kids

Marielle Dent | March 18

The early experiences people have as children tend to shape the interests, values and beliefs they carry throughout adulthood. Paula Bauman, a communications alumna, understands this. She is working to become a role model for children—particularly young girls—with the creation of her original character, Princess Unicorn.

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Culture

Geek Edition: Players, collectors keep Magic gathering

Imani Lambert | March 18

Magic: The Gathering is filling player’s pockets with a different type of paper. The tactical fantasy trading card game has seen a popularity boom in recent years, with growth of 20 percent in 2014 alone.

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News

Geek Edition: Some still feel excluded from geek community

Jyllian Roach | March 18

It’s a long-standing image: A guy, usually pale, usually in glasses and a button-up shirt. He spends his days in a science lab and his nights playing games with similar-looking friends. While most people would immediately recognize this as a description of a geek, the reality of who fits the geek mold is changing.