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UNM Libraries host last Crafternoon of the semester

Marina Olmstead | November 24

A ball of yarn, a streak of a pen and glue on a marble magnet were all things seen at the University of New Mexico’s seventh and final Crafternoon of the year on Nov. 19 and 20. It was an event for all students to come and choose from the variety of crafts, or create their own, to express their creativity. Kate Costello, an undergraduate engagement team librarian, said that Crafternoon was created at UNM to take advantage of the chill library environment for students to explore their creativity and catch a break from classes, as well as a hope for libraries to be third spaces.

Culture

Chicana and Chicano Studies Department sponsors national Latinx Vision 2.0 conference

Marina Olmstead | November 22

The University of New Mexico’s Chicana and Chicano Studies Department sponsored the Latinx Vision 2.0 “One Planet-Many Worlds Online Conference” on Nov. 3 through 7. On Nov. 3, speaker Jessica Hernandez gave a powerful presentation on “Indigenous Science and the Diaspora” hosted via Zoom. Joining her presentation was Divana Olivas, an assistant professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies Studies at UNM. Hernandez, a Binnizá/Zapotec and Maya Ch'orti’, is a Indigenous scientist, climate justice leader, best-selling author of “Fresh Banana Leaves: Healing Indigenous Landscapes through Indigenous science” and founder of Earth Daughter, a transnational Indigenous-led nonprofit dedicated to empowering Indigenous women and youth through mutual aid and climate justice initiatives.

Culture

Women’s Resource Center holds ‘Plant and Rant’ event

Marina Olmstead | October 27

The colors of paint and plants blossomed at the University of New Mexico Women’s Resource Center as students planted slips of paper with wishes to grow alongside their plants, and built connections to grow with their college experiences. “Think of a goal you want to manifest, and you can put it in your pot so it can grow too,” WRC administrative assistant Kylie Hanson said at the event, encouraging students who were gathered to paint clay pots. On Thursday, Oct. 23, the UNM’s WRC held its “Plant and Rant” event in the courtyard of the WRC, hosted by the UNM-WRC Women in STEM and Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Center.

News

UNM opens video production studio for staff and student use

Marina Olmstead | October 20

Equipped with high-definition cameras, microphones, studio lighting, a green screen, teleprompters and all the equipment needed to create media, a former professional recording studio has opened for student and staff video production. The studio is in Room 138 of the University of New Mexico’s Woodward Hall. Having opened Aug. 18, the studio is free for all users after completing a mandatory training. The studio brings access to these tools closer to students located on Main Campus, where they would previously need to visit the Mesa del Sol Aperture Center, a media creation site on South Campus.

Culture

Lobos y Lowriders shifts into gear

Marina Olmstead | September 22

Polished rims, shiny hoods and big smiles kicked off the Lobos y Lowriders event on Wednesday, Sept. 17. In the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month, New Mexico’s lowriders proudly showed off their sweet rides and unique culture, bringing color and shine to the University of New Mexico Student Union Building courtyard. “If this car could talk; imagine what it would tell you,” Frank “Poncho” Chavez, the president of the Duke’s Car Club Albuquerque and owner of a 1959 Chevrolet Impala, said.

Sports

UNM Volleyball takes home win against NMSU

Marina Olmstead | September 19

The University of New Mexico Women’s Volleyball team had a rivalry match with the New Mexico State University Aggies on Tuesday, Sept. 16. NMSU came with fire, but UNM was not going to let go of their winning ways. NMSU came for blood in the first set of the match, with the score being tugged back and forth between the two teams. With outside hitter Uliana Yastrub bringing in UNM’s first kill, the score quickly turned in favor of the Lobos. The first break was called with a score of 15-11 with the Lobos on top. Only seconds back into the game, middle blocker Zoe Leonard slammed down NMSU’s attempt at a point. A timeout was called by NMSU, as they were hurting from a 23-17 score. NMSU brought back the heat, creeping up on the Lobos, but the first set ended in triumph for UNM as they secured it 25-21.

Sports

Lobo Aquatics hosts Jeff Mortensen Memorial Open

Marina Olmstead | September 15

The Lobo Aquatic Club hosted the Jeff Mortensen Memorial Open swim competition on Sept. 13-14 at the University of New Mexico Seidler Natatorium. Under the lead of their coach, Jarrod Trainor, the Lobos were eager to show off their hard training during the home meet. The competition itself is dedicated to Jeffrey Mortensen, who died in 2016. Before his death, Mortenson was a prominent member of the Lobo Aquatic Club Masters Swim Team, as well as a supporter of UNM’s women’s swim team.