Paulina Acosta-Marta

Culture

Earth Day at UNM-Valencia flourishes fun, environmental awareness

Paulina Acosta-Marta | April 27

To celebrate the progress made towards a more sustainable future and learn more about what more can be done, students came together at the University of New Mexico-Valencia campus during its Research and Earth Day. The Tuesday, April 21 event hosted various presentations, including the art club demonstrating how to recycle paper, a biology class on how to make bird feeders with recycled materials, another class raising awareness of the effects of fast fashion and the event’s tradition of showcasing baked cookies with a solar oven. Professor of English and member of the community garden’s table, Anicca Cox said she loved the event.

News

REVIEW: ‘Project Hail Mary’ makes unique twist on alien subgenre

Paulina Acosta-Marta | April 13

When the world is full of darkness and existential threat, how can science fiction adapt? When Earth can be more frightening than space, how can we tell captivating stories that take place beyond our world? You go the other way; you make them heartwarming. That’s exactly what Phil Lord and Chris Miller did. “Project Hail Mary” is a sci-fi film based on the novel of the same title, released in March 2026, starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Lord and Miller. The movie starts with Grace, played by Gosling, waking up in space and having no recollection of how he got there. After discovering he’s on a mission to save Earth from a sun-consuming microbe, Grace must overcome odds, finding a best friend along the way.

Sports

Women’s Tennis: Lobos lose momentum after doubles match

Paulina Acosta-Marta | April 6

After the Lobos took the win from Colorado State University, the University of New Mexico women’s tennis team seemed to have fallen back with a defeat from the University of Wyoming Cowgirls. UNM women’s tennis team secured a narrow 4-3 victory over Colorado State on Thursday, April 2, rallying after losing in doubles. The Lobos dominated singles play, winning four of six matches. Lobo Head Coach Vicky Maes shared her expectations before the game.

Earth Day at UNM-Valencia flourishes fun, environmental awareness

REVIEW: ‘Project Hail Mary’ makes unique twist on alien subgenre

Women’s Tennis: Lobos lose momentum after doubles match

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