Opinion
Letter: Israeli PM's threat ignored by media
November 13Editor, It is no secret that the “special relationship” between the United States and Israel has been strained as of late.
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Culture
Sweater yourselves; winter is coming
Courtney Salinger | November 13It’s the time of year when soft, warm, cozy fall sweaters take over most clothing stores. Their dark, smoldering and sometimes fun appeal attracts many fashion-savvy women. But what is it about fall sweaters that gets a fashionista’s heart racing? It’s all about the versatility. Fall sweaters are versatile in ways unimaginable. They can be worn over a dress, with a skirt and with leggings. The possibilities are endless; they are interchangeable. Fall sweaters usually consist of darker colors and thick, comfortable fabrics. They are great to wear because they keep one looking dashing and snug while adding a bit of class and flair to any ensemble.
Culture
Flamenco group rebounds after fire guts studio
Moriah Carty | November 12Not even a fire can put out the passion of New Mexico flamenco dancers. The non-profit organization, National Institute of Flamenco, and dance company Yjastros held their biannual show at the National Hispanic Cultural Center last weekend after a fire of unknown cause destroyed the institute last December. Marisol Encinas, a fourth-generation flamenco dancer, said Yjastros performs “Vivimos” every spring and fall, but after the fire, the company was unable to hold their spring performance because they lost most of their costumes and practice space.
News
UNM crime briefs
November 12Frat house break-in On Oct. 30, UNMPD responded to an alarm around 10:20 p.m. at the Alpha Chi Omega House.
Opinion
Abortion is an abomination in the eyes of nature
November 12Editor, In my early 20s I didn’t care about the subject of abortion. I figured it was a woman’s right. The first president I voted for was President Bill Clinton, who was a major supporter of abortion. As I matured in my own education, I began to oppose legalized abortion more and more.
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UNM Hospital receives a D in safety score rating
Marielle Dent | November 12UNM Hospital received a D in safety from an industry watchdog group, but a spokesman for the hospital said the numbers are not what they seem. The D rating came from the Fall 2014 update to the Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Score website, which assigns a standard letter grade to hospitals based on their ability to prevent medical errors. But UNMH spokesman John Arnold said the hospital doesn’t accept the assessment.
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Event showcases local researcher's various projects
Tomas Lujan | November 12The College of Education is set to host the fourth annual IFCE Research Showcase, an event bringing together a diverse group of UNM researchers to present their work in the spirit of collaboration. More than 45 different research projects will be on display demonstrating the efforts of some of the brightest students and faculty at the UNM COE in an event that is free and open to the public.
Sports
Lobos ripe for Conference USA tournament
Isabel Gonzalez | November 12The UNM men’s soccer team ended its regular season on a high note, but now it’s crunch time. The No. 5 seed Lobos will begin their tournament season today as they face the No. 4 seed and Conference USA host, Old Dominion.
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Ladies' night shows women fun without alcohol
Matthew Reisen | November 12It’s ladies night with a twist — and not a twist of lime. The Campus Office of Substance Abuse and Prevention is hosting Lobo Ladies Night, an event with the goal of showing women that drinking is not the only way to have fun, but just one of many options.
Culture
Play review: Budding actors show promise in '¡Bocón!'
Graham Gentz | November 12It’s easy to tell just by walking in that something different is happening in the theater space at Working Classroom. The actors stand frozen onstage, set amidst disquieting ambient music and a cityscape of newspapers permeating the background.
Culture
Food column: Small kitchens demand the essential tools
Steve “Mo” Fye | November 12Novice cooks dream of a kitchen stocked with high-end appliances, costly silverware and cooper-clad cookware, but few get the opportunity to use the tools. Is it possible to be a good cook without thousands of dollars of equipment? Cooks don’t need expensive gear to be able to cook good food.
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New Mexico college graduates struggle with loan debt
Sayyed Shah | November 11New Mexico colleges have the highest number of student loan defaults in the nation, according to the U.S. Department of Education. The recently published Cohort Default Rate shows New Mexico’s student loan default rate was the highest in the country at 20.8 percent in the financial year 2011, whereas the national average percentage was 13.7, according to the press release.
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German Club commemorates fall of Berlin Wall
David Lynch | November 11“Freedom is for everyone.” “No more walls, no more wars.” “Forbidden.” These phrases and others were scrawled in German and English on a replica of the Berlin Wall erected by the UNM German Club on Monday in front of the Humanities building.
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Professor studies perils of mixing medications
Lauren Topper | November 11Start with daily allergy medicine. Then throw in something stronger for cold and flu season.Add a helping of painkillers for that splitting headache or your lingering sports injury. Each of these things by itself may be harmless enough, but together they could be a recipe for disaster.
Culture
Salva rocks Red Party at the SUB
Meagen Twyeffort | November 11Students raised their flashing glow sticks in the air and raved to the pulsing techno beat at the third annual Red Party. Hundreds gathered in the SUB ballroom on Thursday to enjoy music from internationally-known disc jockey Salva and local DJ Nathan New last Thursday.
Opinion
Much at stake in heated Land Commissioner race
Adeline Murthy | November 11The Land Commissioner is one of the most important public offices, but most voters are only faintly aware of how the management of state lands impacts wildlife and ecosystem function. The State Land Office manages 13 million subsurface acres and 9 million surface acres of public trust land for the benefit of New Mexico’s public schools and hospitals. In the 2012-13 fiscal years alone, UNM received $8.9 million from the State Land Office.
Culture
Breaking Bad fans flock to Albuquerque
Ana Jayme | November 11With Walter White look-a-likes and hazmat suits galore, a pilgrimage of “Breaking Bad” fans made their way to Albuquerque for the inaugural Breaking Bad Fan Festival. Costume and trivia contests, panel discussion with the cast and crew along with a VIP-after party filled the two-day event held at the Albuquerque Convention Center, Tractor Brewery and Albuquerque Indoor Karting.
Culture
Albuquerque boasts Chilean songwriter
Mateo Rocha | November 11The spark of a passionate fire has been lit, and it yearns to ignite interest, emotion and cultural understanding through the power of music.
Opinion
Incarceration companies turn profit for imprisonment
November 11Editor, If you haven’t already heard, this week marks the second annual “Free the Prisoners” week here at UNM. A collaborative effort between a variety of student and community organizations, Free the Prisoners week draws attention to the plague of issues related to the Prison Industrial Complex as it criminalizes our communities locally and internationally.
Sports
UNM falls short at home in 60-49 shootout
Thomas Romero-Salas | November 10One more yard was all New Mexico needed to extend Saturday’s game. For the first time in the game, UNM found itself trailing Boise State 53-49. The Lobos were able to drive the ball to midfield on their next possession, but faced a critical fourth-and-2 situation at their own 48-yard line with 4:11 remaining. After a timeout, redshirt freshman quarterback Lamar Jordan tried to dive for the first down by keeping the ball on an option run. At first the referees signaled that Jordan had gained enough for a new set of downs. However, the play was reviewed and subsequently overturned as the replay official saw Jordan’s elbow hit the turf before he made it to the first-down marker.
