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Dazzling performances in opening volleyball tournament

Fresh faces on the hardwood presented exceptional skill during the New Mexico volleyball team’s opening tournament. The Lobos (2-1 for the season) seem to have found comfort with redshirt freshman Ashley Kelsey cleaning things up from the libero position and with a junior transfer out of Grossmont College, middle blocker Simone Henderson. Henderson helped her squad earn wins over Seattle U (1-2) and UTEP (0-3), and was a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy night against No.

Lobo defense pulls together in second half

The New Mexico football team showed signs of defensive improvement in Saturday’s season opener, despite an early deficit. Both sides of the ball came out of the gates in sluggish form during UNM’s 31-24 loss to UTEP — but, bolstered by a strong defensive effort, UNM’s second-half play came within striking distance.

The Howl: Aug. 30 episode

Check out this week's episode of The Howl, the Daily Lobo's online newscast.

Voting on pot penalties in Berry's hands

Mayor Richard Berry must decide today whether he will give residents the chance to to vote on decriminalizing marijuana in Albuquerque. On Aug. 18 the city council passed an election resolution of five ballot initiatives, including a measure that would decrease penalties for personal possession of marijuana under an ounce to a $25 civil fine. If Berry vetoes the resolution, all five initiatives would not be brought to voters on the upcoming November ballot.

For Copy: Now that the guns have been silenced By Alon Ben-Meir The new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has immediately raised the same old question: will it last, or is it merely just another pause, providing the prelude for the next round of fighting? My reading of the situation that brought ...

The police really fit the description

The killing of an unarmed young black man in Ferguson, Missouri and the brutal response of police forces there to protesters brought down much needed media examination of the practices of police forces in the US. Several interviews reveal stories of constant police harassment, showing the singling out of minorities by law enforcement to be a common thing. It’s a sadly familiar occurrence. Yet, sometimes particular cases shine a magnifying glass on the overall injustice by way of driving home the central absurdity in it. On Aug. 22, around 5 p.m. local time, a black man walking down LaCienega Boulevard in Beverly Hills, California, was surrounded by police, cuffed, searched for weapons and detained on a six-figure bail demand.

Hokona's Cellar soon to get a facelift

The Cellar recreation area in Hokona Hall may be getting a makeover for the first time in 40 years. The proposed budget, at nearly $400,000, will add 10 fixtures to the existing bathrooms, which will be the first improvements since The Cellar was established as a recreation area in the 1970’s, Chris Vallejos, Institutional Support Services’ associate vice president, said. The renovations would reduce wait times at the bathrooms in The Cellar, where two stalls each in the men’s and women’s restrooms serve about 750 people. But the project needs to be approved by the Higher Education Department, according to a memorandum submitted to the board of regents.

President Frank challenges Lobos to join cause

Nearly $2,200 has been raised since President Bob Frank challenged the UNM community to donate to ALS research after taking the Ice Bucket Challenge on Wednesday. Frank took the icy bath with several other top UNM administrators in Smith Plaza in front of Zimmerman Library after being challenged by Mayor Richard Berry and head Soccer Coach Jeremy Fishbein last week, Ethan Rule, University marketing representative, said. Frank said campus administrators will collectively match the donations up to $1,000 dollars.

Volleyball: Deep bench, tough foes

For the first time during his eight years at New Mexico, head volleyball coach Jeff Nelson doesn’t have to worry about the Lobos’ lack of depth. The team will have the ability to adjust the rotation based on matchups that will determine playing time from the versatile middle blocker position. With such a deep bench, it is often difficult to choose the starting rotation. However, each roster spot on this team appears to be filled after Nelson appointed Simone Henderson to starting duties at the middle blocker position for the season opener today.

Soccer: No margin for error in opener

A battle between two ranked soccer foes kicks off the 2014 season tonight. The New Mexico men’s team will officially open its season against the Akron Zips with a home match at the UNM Soccer Complex. The No. 13-ranked Zips lost both of its exhibition games this season. Akron first fell to Maryland 3-0 and then to Syracuse 2-1.

Football: Lobos need time to flourish

Expectations for the New Mexico football team have been low the past several seasons. There’s not much to expect from a program that has gone 10-49 the past five years. Under head coach Bob Davie, the Lobos have gone 7-18 the last two seasons. This year’s prospects for UNM appear bleak despite the fact that the Lobos have depth at almost every position and the team is filled with experienced players.

Sandia's cliffs filled beauty, history

The Sandia Mountains have more than just the nation’s longest aerial tramway. They also draw rock climbers to their steep, granite cliffs. Marc Beverly, owner of Beverly Mountain Guides and a UNM Ph.D. student in exercise science, said climbing is unlike any other sport he has tried. “Rock climbing is hard to explain if you don’t experience it,” said Beverly, who has been climbing since he was 13. “It’s like, ‘why be a race car driver?’ but when you’re in the driver’s seat it’s like there’s nothing else, so it’s kind of the same feeling — you get the feeling of freedom, being outside. It’s beautiful.”

Protesters object to APD shooting contest

Two upcoming shooting competitions are drawing community members’ interest, but not in a positive way. Protesters rallied at Civic Plaza Wednesday against the Albuquerque Police Pistol Combat Tournament and the NRA Police Shooting Championship. The tournaments, scheduled for Sept. 10-12 and Sept. 13-18, respectively, are co-sponsored by the Albuquerque Police Department and the National Rifle Association. David Correia, an associate professor of American studies at UNM, has been actively involved in recent protests against APD shootings and said he is a proud advocate for families affected by APD’s alleged use of excessive force.

Lobo researchers make 'most-cited' list

Three University of New Mexico researchers have been named among the ‘World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds.’ XueXian Yang, Vittorio Cristini and Dr. Mauricio Tohen were recently recognized by Thomson Reuters on their list of Highly Cited Researchers. The list honored more than 3,000 of “the standout researchers of the last decade” from around the world in 21 different fields, according to ScienceWatch.com. “I think it’s a great pride for UNM,” Cristini said. “It’s about 3,000 researchers worldwide, in all disciplines of science, medicine, everything — and UNM has three of them. It’s pretty good, right?”

Five and why: Elisio "Cheo" Torres

A lot can be said about a person through their book collection. They reveal little secrets about our lives and personalities. Every person interprets a book in a different way, and the connections we form to it are as telling as the written stories themselves. Eliseo “Cheo” Torres, vice president of Student Affairs, said he came here in 1995 from Texas A&M University-Kingsville after being nominated for the position here.

Column: Questions to keep in mind as sports kick off

I’m not gonna lie: taking this Daily Lobo managing editor gig after having the state’s top sports beat – New Mexico men’s basketball – was a challenging choice for me. But you know what? I can’t completely separate myself from the sports coverage arena. Although I won’t be a primary sports reporter anymore, I’m staying on board as a regular sports columnist here at the DL. My goal is to bring you a column at least every two weeks, but weekly when possible. I’ll give my thoughts across the UNM sports landscape, the Mountain West and college athletics in general. Pro stuff? You can get that elsewhere.

Column: Certified green chile tips and recipes

Now more than ever, green chile is the defining flavor of New Mexico. Unfortunately, our most famous crop is being counterfeited by producers across the United States and as far away as China. New Mexico chile production has taken a tumble in recent years because of foreign growers marketing hot peppers as coming from New Mexico or even Hatch — the center of chile production in the state — when it is actually grown hundreds or thousands of miles away. Local chile acreage has declined from about 35,000 acres in 1992 to just 9,600 in 2012, according to the New Mexico Chile Association’s website. In April 2011, Gov. Susana Martinez signed the New Mexico Chile Advertising Act, which outlawed advertising any pepper as New Mexico chile unless it was grown in New Mexico.

VIDEO: UNM president takes Ice Bucket Challenge.

On Wednesday morning, President Robert Frank and leaders at UNM took the Ice Bucket Challenge to draw awareness to ALS. Check out this video.

Growers' Market sprouts love of produce

Low income students can double their money at a UNM-area market. Nancy Erickson, manager of Albuquerque Growers’ Market at Presbyterian, said her market price matches any EBT or SNAP purchases up to $20, doubling the amount of food those customers can purchase. The market, which is located in the Northeast corner of the Downtown Presbyterian Hospital parking lot, focuses on providing excellent food from local growers, she said. “I have a deep appreciation for fresh local food that goes back as far as I can remember”, she said. The market has been operating for three years, every Tuesday from 7 a.m.

Art students rapidly fill up student-run gallery

One of the few free student art space’s in Albuquerque is filling up surprisingly fast. The John Sommers Gallery is in such high demand that there are no current spots available for the academic year, gallery director, Kristin Calhoun, said. “Most other places in town have a fee associated with their space,” Calhoun said.