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UNM 125: Rodey Hall dedication memorable occasion
July 18Printed Jan. 23, 1909 Saturday, January 23, 1909, will be a day long remembered at the University of New Mexico.
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UNM 125: Wars end brings hope for peace
July 18Two-Day Holiday Called at UNM by President Wernette On Acceptance of Postdam Peace Terms by Japanese Printed August 17, 1945 With the glorious news of acceptance of the peace terms laid down by the Potsdam Conference and the confirmation of the report by Washington as well as by other great capitals throughout the world, the University of New Mexico’s student body went wild to match the times.
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UNM women gearing up for international tour
Liam Cary-Eaves | July 18Team chemistry and shaping the incoming freshmen for collegiate play is the major focus of the New Mexico women’s basketball team this offseason. Head coach Yvonne Sanchez has added five new faces to a roster containing just three seniors. In order to get her young unit ready, Sanchez and the Lobos will be boarding an international flight to Italy to play four exhibition games in anticipation for the 2014-2015 season.
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Korengal footage becomes new film
Moriah Carty | July 13Director Sebastian Junger is breaking Hollywood’s romantic portrayal of war by showcasing the battlefield’s real face in his follow-up to “Restrepo,” entitled “Korengal.” Junger said he spent a year at America’s deadliest military outpost, Restrepo, in Afghanistan’s Korengal valley to gather footage from the battlefields for his first true-to-life war film.
Culture
Film growth in NM gives locals new opportunities
Tomas Lujan | July 13With the recent approval of a bill that offers greater incentives for both filming and hiring local, the state of New Mexico’s film community is buzzing with excitement for incoming opportunities. Djochoua Belovarski, a senior media arts major and UNM Film Association member, said now is an excellent time to be involved with Albuquerque’s filming community.
Opinion
Pro wrestling is undeniably awesome
Graham Gentz | July 13At my age, out of the blue, I’ve developed a completely new interest: one without irony and with utter devotion. I love professional wrestling.
Culture
Lavender blossoms at market
Katreena Kirkland | July 13A miracle crop that was celebrated this weekend at the Los Ranchos Growers’ Market can be used in medicine, foods and grows easily in the New Mexico climate. It is not red or green, though; it’s lavender. Kelly Ward, village administrator of Los Ranchos, said the Lavender and Garlic Festival has had many iterations throughout the last 10 years, and this year it finds its home at the Los Ranchos Growers’ market.
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Cleaning museum 'asbestos' they can
Moriah Carty | July 13From the heavens to wooden crates, the meteorites in UNM’s Meteorite Museum are in storage during an asbestos abatement. Carl Agee, director of the Institute of Meteoritics, said the present Meteorite Museum is a “barren shell,” while nearly every room in Northrop Hall deals with asbestos removal. The specimens have been placed into storage while those efforts take place, he said.
Culture
Old dishes take on new list with tasty exotic spices
Steve “Mo” Fye | July 13Most folks have a list of dishes they make over and over, which can become dull. Spice up your menu by adding some exotic flavors to the mix. Sumac, cardamom, urfa biber, asafetida and other spices and ingredients can add variety to a tired menu.
Sports
Sports briefs
Thomas Romero-Salas | July 13Scholar-Athletes On Tuesday the Mountain West Conference announced that a record 651 student-athletes were named Scholar-Athletes. Of those 651 student-athletes, UNM had 117 Scholar-Athletes — 25 more than the next-most institution.
Sports
Sol brothers still kicking near season's end
Isabel Gonzalez | July 13In the midst of summer, current and former UNM soccer players could be found spending time together out in the Sol. The Albuquerque Sol, that is. Five Lobo players and four former players spent their summer playing for Albuquerque’s newest team, the Albuquerque Sol FC. The Sol is part of the USL Premier Development League, the top-level men’s amateur soccer competition in the country.
Culture
Dual memorials promise closure to families
Stephen Montoya | July 13Part two in a series The National Hispanic Cultural Center has announced the construction of two memorials for two local men who lost their lives during the Vietnam Conflict. New Mexican sculptor Sonny Rivera will be joined by artists Cristina Gonzales and Jacob Sisneros in creating memorials for Pfc. Manuel Mora and Sgt. Pete Padilla.
Opinion
Offensive columnist lacking etiquette and writing quality
July 13Editor, I was horrified to read Graham Gentz’s review of the play “Painting Churches,” which appeared in the June 30 – July 6, 2014 Lobo. The reader is stricken with the terrible dilemma of deciding which is more offensive: the poor quality of Gentz’s writing or his racist and misogynistic remarks. In describing a leading character: “She has some redeeming moments when she turns the bitch level up to 11 …”
Opinion
Comic book women are not men's sexual objects
Graham Gentz | July 6I went to the Albuquerque Comic Expo recently, and I was utterly dismayed by what I saw. I was introduced to the worlds of “The Fantastic Four” and “the Avengers” when I was only a tiny child, moving with my family from state to state every few years. My father, as a young boy in the ‘60s, read the genesis of Spider-Man, Thor and Daredevil. So when he had boys of his own, he would take my older brother and I to comic book shops no matter where we lived to buy what few comics we could scrounge from bargain bins selling them three for a dollar.
Culture
Curanderismo class uplifting students
Lauren Marvin | July 6Nervous excitement fills the air as 200 people gather to watch the Curandera demonstrate laugh therapy. A woman is called on as a volunteer, but there’s one problem — she hasn’t been able to laugh for 10 years.
Sports
Lobo games to be broadcast
Thomas Romero-Salas | July 6On Tuesday, New Mexico and the Mountain West Conference announced that the Lobos’ Aug. 30 season and home opener against UTEP will be broadcasted by the Mountain West Network at 6 p.m. It will be broadcasted exclusively on the MWN and CampusInsiders.com. UNM’s game against UTEP is one of seven that will be shown on both sites.
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Women get a peek at football life with clinic
Thomas Romero-Salas | July 6UNM will host its 21st annual New Mexico Women’s Football Clinic on July 24th at Branch Field. The clinic gives women a first-hand look at how the Lobo football program operates. Attendees will also get to meet with head coach Bob Davie and his coaching staff.
Culture
Barelas Marines' memorial recovers from stall
Stephen Montoya | July 6The fallen sons of two Barelas neighborhood families are finally being memorialized at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Marine Pfc. Manuel Mora and Marine Sgt. Pete Padilla gave their lives in service during the Vietnam conflict. The NHCC promised in 2000 to honor Mora and Padilla with a park and memorial.
Culture
Music Review: Little Daylight's album catchy, but doesn't excite
Stephen Montoya | July 6Electronic vibes channeled straight from the ‘80s find a fresh revival with Little Daylight’s first full-length release, aptly titled “Hello Memory.” The hooks on some of the tracks of this album are intriguingly misleading. The well-produced album has quite a few things going for it: quality musicians, hooks and beats that curl in close to the listener and a vocalist whose control and range hints at a lot of undiscovered talent.
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UNM basketball assistant takes Highlands head coaching job
J.R. Oppenheim | July 3A New Mexico Highlands spokesman confirmed Thursday afternoon UNM assistant coach Craig Snow has been officially offered and accepted NMHU’s head basketball coaching position. Snow will replace Joe Harge at the helm of the Division II Cowboys, a Rocky Mountain Athletic Association team that went 11-15 last season.
