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Thanh-Lan Sena, left, with her dog and boyfriend, stands near Hodgins Hall on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016. Sena was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin's Lymphoma but beat it and achieved her master’s degree in three semesters.

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Grad Issue: Hodgkin's Lymphoma can't stop Lobo from graduating

Megan Nyce | December 11

Thanh-Lan Thi Sena will be graduating this fall with her master’s degree in public administration, despite the hardships she has faced dealing with cancer. As it turned out, her battle could have, and should have, started much earlier than it did. Born and raised in Albuquerque, the cancer survivor was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2011 while attending UNM. Sena described Hodgkin’s Lymphoma as a twin to Leukemia.

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Campus Briefs for Nov. 28, 2016

Megan Nyce | November 27

UNM Professor Presented with Casimiro Legacy Award According to a University press release, A. Gabriel Meléndez, a UNM professor of American Studies, received the Casimiro Legacy Award at the Colorado Latino Hall of Fame gala event. The event was sponsored by the Latino Leadership Institute at the University of Denver, where the fellowship program honored the Latinos who have made an impact on Colorado’s economic, civic and political history, according to the press release. According to the press release, Meléndez was honored for his written works, which included an introduction about Casimiro Barela and other Hispanic biographical narratives.

Protesters march in front of Scholes Hall in an attempt to address UNM President Bob Frank Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016. Protesters came together in a campus-wide solidarity movement to protest President-elect Donald Trump and other issues.

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The effectiveness of political protests

Megan Nyce | November 20

When it comes to making changes in the U.S., most of the time it takes more than one person. Many drastic shifts in the past have resulted from individuals coming together to protest and convince others to help make desirable changes. “One of the purposes of a protest is that it is a public statement,” said Chris Banks, a local activist who helps organize major protests. “When someone goes to a protest, they’re overcoming disempowerment, and for the first time recognizing the power of the people.”

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UNM, CIA officially announce partnership

Megan Nyce | November 11

Central Intelligence Agency Director John Brennan announced on a visit to to UNM on Thursday that the University is to be the first participant in the CIA’s new signature school program, while also commenting on the security challenges that face the U.S. Brennan, who was introduced by UNM President Bob Frank, has been a part of the CIA for three years, and said UNM could have an impact in the CIA’s mission, saying that, from what he has seen, “the spirit of multidisciplinary learning and innovation is alive” at the University.

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Trump wins, pledges to work 'immediately for the American people'

Megan Nyce | November 9

As the sun set on Election Day, with all eyes glued to TV screens and phones as the major party candidates raced to 270 electoral votes, Donald Trump, the Republican Party candidate, defied expectations and was announced the next president of the United States. Trump beat out Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton — who many had projected to dominate — and a slew of third-party candidates. The race between Clinton and Trump, however, was the highlight of the evening as numbers began to fluctuate between the two throughout the evening.

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Local hotline medical service closing after 10 years

Megan Nyce | November 4

As the end of year approaches, New Mexico will possibly be losing the only program that has provided free medical services to its residents for the past 10 years. NurseAdvice New Mexico is a hotline service that provides medical advice for callers — insured or otherwise — from registered nurses who determine what the best option is for symptoms they are having, whether that be linking callers to resources or educating them.

Albuquerque Police Department officers escort a man who locked himself inside his home after a warrant was issued for his arrest on Monday, June 27, 2016.

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UNM professor: Labels don't help state, even when ranking high in crime

Megan Nyce | November 1

New Mexico has the third-highest violent crime rate and the second-highest property crime rate in the nation, according to recently released FBI crime statistics for 2015. The numbers also showed a rise in crime in Albuquerque specifically, with a 9.2 percent increase in violent crime and an 11.5 percent rise in property crime in the city. Christopher Lyons, an associate professor of sociology at UNM, said that when crime statistics are calculated, the main two categories that are examined are violence and theft.

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Voter's Guide: 2016 Ballot Questions

Megan Nyce | October 30

In addition to voting on candidates in the race for president, House of Representatives and New Mexico Supreme Court, among others, voters will also see on the ballot a number of bonds, amendments and other ballot questions to provide their input on.

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Decision 2016: Socialist Equality Party candidate to visit campus on Monday

Megan Nyce | October 23

Jerry White, a member of the Socialist Equality Party running for president will be visiting campus this week. White is holding a public meeting Monday in the SUB to present on not only what makes him fit to be president of the United States, but also to discuss what socialist equality is all about. “We anticipate that our meeting will be a very unique forum to discuss the ways for the working class and young people, to fight for real socialism,” White said.

Italian lecturer Rachele Duke teaches one of her classes on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 in Ortega Hall. Duke is the last faculty member in the Italian Department and refuses to retire.

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Italian program faces extinction

Megan Nyce | October 11

UNM’s ongoing budget issues have not only caused cuts and hiring freezes — it has also posed a threat to the Italian language program as its last faculty member, Rachele Duke, refuses to retire in order to keep the program alive. “I was going to retire two years ago, but when this story came up — eliminating Italian because I am the only faculty member in Italian, and have been since 1990 — I decided not to because I love the job that I am doing, and as long as I am here they will not cut the program,” Duke said.