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Business brings smiles (and food) to kids

Marielle Dent | October 29

A local sandwich shop has teamed up with an Albuquerque charity to give a slice of happiness to homeless children. Which Wich Superior Sandwiches has been donating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to the CLNkids since May in participation with the chain’s national initiative Project PB&J.The project was created by Which Wich founder, Jeff Sinelli in Dallas. For every peanut butter and jelly sandwich sold, the franchise donates two of them to people in need.

Kathryn Frietze, post doctoral fellow in molecular genetics microbiology, pipettes vaccine candidates in a laboratory on Tuesday. Researchers at UNM have developed a new strategy for the creation of vaccines that use virus-like particles, which can be attached to molecules that the body wouldn’t normally identify as a threat.

News

Researchers find alternative to vaccine creation

Lauren Topper | October 29

A team of researchers at UNM has developed a new strategy for the creation of vaccines with near limitless applications, from malaria and cancer to high cholesterol. The project is spearheaded by Health Sciences Center professor Dr. David Peabody and assistant professor Dr. Bryce Chackerian.Typically, vaccinations involve injecting someone with a harmless version of the virus, teaching their body to recognize and quickly destroy that virus. Instead, this new strategy employs proteins that simply look like a virus, termed virus-like particles, which can be attached to molecules that the body wouldn’t normally identify as a threat.

Blood-shot eyeball appetizers (eggs tossed in paprika and dressed up with black olive slices).

Culture

Column: Easy illusion foods to freak out party-goers

Steve “Mo” Fye | October 29

If something looks like it was pulled out of a dark black hole, served on a fancy plate and called food – it must be time for Halloween. Weird or creepy appetizers and party foods are de rigueur for a successful Halloween party, but illusion food is by no means a new invention.In the middle ages, cooks would often show their skills through subtleties, or presentation foods. The rear half of a suckling pig might be stitched onto the front half of a goose and roasted, then presented as a cockatrice (a mythical beast).

Opinion

Paying federal taxes supports the murder of innocents

October 29

When would it be right for an enemy nation to murder your family?If never, how can it be right for the United States to murder the families of people in our enemy nations?Would I, as an openly gay man, fight to be accepted into the mafia? Would I, as an openly gay man, fight to be accepted into a violent street gang? Would I, as an openly gay man, fight to be accepted into a band of drug dealers or bank robbers?

News

Grant allows Cancer Center to reach rural patients

Sayyed Shah | October 29

The UNM Cancer Center has received a $7 million grant from the National Cancer Institute’s National Community Oncology Research Program to expand the clinical trials network in New Mexico. As the parent institution for the NCORP grant, UNM Cancer Center will work closely with the New Mexico Cancer Care Alliance, the statewide health care partnership for cancer clinical trials, according to a press release issued by UNM Cancer Center.“We serve all New Mexicans and this NCORP grant will help us reach more of our rural and underserved population,” said Cheryl L. Willman, director and CEO of the cancer center.

Culture

Play review: Adapatation's wish unfulfilled

Graham Gentz | October 28

With a lesson so blatantly stamped across its forehead, “The Monkey's Paw” could be easily be confused for “The Gift of the Magi” or an Aesop's Fable.

Marina Resh holds a duck near a farm house during the Haunted Barn & Fall Festival fundraiser at Mandy’s Farm in southwest Albuquerque on Oct. 18. Mandy’s Farm provides support to people with disabilities, such as residential, supported employment and day services.

Culture

Mandy's Farm aiding those with disabilities

Mateo Rocha | October 28

The cool autumn breeze brings the fragrance of a growing pasture, community and positive energy emanating from a local farm.

News

Land Office raising record revenues

Isabel Gonzalez and Dominic Aragon | October 28

In the last few years, the New Mexico State Land Office has been breaking records, raising the highest amounts of revenue in state history.The office raised $817 million during the 2013 fiscal year.

2014 election ballot features three General Obligation Bond questions.

News

If passed, state bonds to bring new jobs

Tomas Lujan | October 28

Voters will have choose whether or not to approve more than $50 million in funding to improve and renovate UNM Main and branch campuses.On the ballot in November are General Obligation Bonds B and C, which if approved, would grant UNM the funding to expand University libraries at all campuses as well as renovate and develop campus facilities like the Farris Engineering Building and Health Sciences Center, respectively.

Culture

Lookin' Fresh: Homemade outfits don't break the bank

Courtney Salinger | October 28

Finding the right Halloween costume is basically a game of trial and error. When it comes to finding the right costume, students have three options: buy a new one, buy accessories that compliment what they already have or make their own.

Opinion

Martinez did not help expand New Mexico Medicaid

October 28

Editor,In honoring Gov. Susana Martinez with this year's UNM Presidential Award of Distinction, UNM President Bob Frank sites her "critical contributions to the health and well-being of New Mexicans." Specifically, the governor is being recognized for her efforts to expand health care coverage under federal guidelines.

Opinion

Editorial cartoon shows Daily Lobo's immaturity

October 28

Editor,Monday’s “editorial” cartoon, Our Lady of Marijuana, is possibly your worst yet.

News

President recognizes doctor, governor with award

Daniel Montaño | October 28

UNM President Bob Frank announced Sunday that he will be awarding his 2014 Presidential Awards of Distinction to Neurosurgery Department chair Dr. Howard Yonas and New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez.

Opinion

Conservation efforts continue after zoo tragedy

October 28

Dec. 18, 2013, was a remarkable day for Albuquerque BioPark. Ten years of effort was rewarded when the local zoo became one of two in the nation to have a Tasmanian devil exhibit – four animals arrived from Australia as part of a Tasmanian devil ambassador program, with the goal to aid in the survival of the species.

News

Professor honored for early research

October 28

A UNM professor has been awarded a Presidential Citation from the American Psychological Association for her early career accomplishments in research.

New Mexico midfielder Katie Hinman, right, and Wyoming midfielder Kasey Curtis battle for possession of the ball during the game on Sunday at the Lobo Soccer Complex. The Lobos defeated the cowgirls 2-1, scoring both of their goals in the second half of the game.

Sports

Women's soccer: Late-game goal a winning memory

Kyle Tomasi | October 27

A freshman midfielder ensured that her senior teammates would have a final home game they’ll never forget. Claire Lynch scored the game-winner in the 86th minute Sunday to give the Lobos a 2-1 Senior Day win over Wyoming.“I can’t imagine anything better. We went down, but our team physically didn’t go down mentally,” senior midfielder Alexis Leyba said. “To score in the last five minutes of the game is unreal and I will never, ever forget that.”

New Mexico midfielder Niko Hansen dribbles the ball downfield against Old Dominion on Saturday night at the Lobo Soccer Complex. The Lobos won 4-0.

Sports

Men's soccer: Lobos end Monarchs' three-game streak

Isabel Gonzalez | October 27

The New Mexico men’s soccer team played one of its best games of the season on Saturday night, shutting out the Old Dominion Monarchs 4-0. The Lobos, who wore pink as part of their “Lobos Love Pink” cancer-awareness promotion, were coming off a painful 0-1 loss against Kentucky. Old Dominion, on the other hand, came in on a three-game winning streak.But that did not shake UNM’s confidence. Still disappointed from last week’s performance, the Lobos pulled themselves together to turn things around at the UNM Soccer Complex.

News

GPSA meeting, in brief

Lauren Marvin | October 27

On Saturday the Graduate and Professional Student Association held its monthly council meeting. There were 24 representatives from the College of Education, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Law and Anderson School of Management in attendance.

News

UNM to pay $350,000 in wrongful termination suit

Daniel Montaño | October 27

A jury has ordered UNM to pay more than $350,000 to a former employee who was fired for leaving work after an anxiety-fueled situation. Janet Alroy, a human resources employee, was fired in 2009 after having an intense panic attack, leaving her office and not returning for two days, according to court records.Tim White of Valdez and White Law Firm, who represented Alroy in her wrongful termination lawsuit, said the case has been ongoing for nearly five years and was originally ruled in favor of UNM. But White appealed the decision and won the case earlier this month.

Opinion

Compassion should prevail over all acts of violence

October 27

The attempt by some unknown individual or group to firebomb the Islamic Center of New Mexico this past Friday should serve as a wakeup call to members of our community that Islamophobia is a real phenomenon.