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Torran Kahleck, the UNM student who designed UNM Pocket Archivist, demonstrates how the new app works Friday morning. The new app can be downloaded for free on iTunes.

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From dusty tomes to your smartphone

Zach Pavlik | June 29

A new smartphone application allows users to take the reins in their exploration of UNM, offering interactive tours of the campus and its rich history. First made available on iTunes June 6, the UNM Pocket Archivist, which is available without an internet connection, includes an interactive map of main campus, historical building information, photos, three walking tours and information on points of interests within various buildings, according to application details on iTunes.

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Professional Science program put on hold

Zach Pavlik | June 29

The Professional Science master’s degree program has seen its federal funding dry up and its existence put on hold, but hopes remain that the future might bring reinstitution as a University program with University funding. Dr. Kevin Malloy, director of the PSM program during its existence, said the program operated for five years on National Science Foundation funding in the form of fellowships covering full expenses of education for students during their time in the program.

Anti-police brutality protesters march on Central Avenue near UNM on Saturday afternoon. This was the first major march since the Department of Justice determined, in April, that the Albuquerque Police Department has a habit of using excessive force.

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Hundreds protest APD violence

Zach Pavlik | June 22

Hundreds of people gathered Saturday afternoon to raise awareness of police brutality and honor its victims. Sixty-five community members spent six weeks planning the roughly three-mile march that began at Roosevelt Park, according to organizer Danny Hernandez.

Patricia Crown, a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology, discusses her archaeological research on Thursday. Crown was elected to membership in the National Academy of Sciences in April.

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Crown still humble after National Academy honor

Zach Pavlik | June 22

Anthropology professor Patricia Crown has enjoyed numerous accomplishments and recognitions in the field of archaeology, and uses her passion for the field to instruct her students. One of Crown’s more recent accomplishments is her election to membership in the National Academy of Sciences as one of its 2013-14 inductees, she said. The call was unexpected – and early.

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King ready to face Martinez for governor title

Chloe Henson and Zach Pavlik | June 4

Attorney General Gary King won the spot for Democratic Party candidate for the state governor race last night. King beat contenders Lawrence Rael, Alan Webber, Linda Lopez and Howie Morales for a chance to face off against incumbent Gov. Susana Martinez in the Nov. 4 general election.

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Students say parking situation still lacking

Zach Pavlik | May 6

Students said price, efficiency and crowding were their chief concerns with the parking and transportation system at UNM. Sophia Gruskos, a senior psychology major, said she chooses to park off campus because of the price of on-campus parking and because the parking meters on campus where she would park only allow payment by card.

A parking citation sits on a car outside of George Pearl Hall, where parking is not allowed, on Monday afternoon

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ASUNM parking summits give drivers a voice

Zach Pavlik | May 6

The Associated Students of the University of New Mexico and Parking and Transportation Services are collaborating to incorporate student voices on the University’s parking availability. Jenna Hagengruber, ASUNM senator and vice-president elect, said when she was elected to the Senate, her most immediate goal was to communicate with PATS about the student complaints she heard regarding a perceived lack of parking and the fines incurred from citations.

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Our UNM seeks diverse reforms

Zach Pavlik | May 4

Members of the student movement Our UNM demanded more student inclusion on administrative decisions, advocated for greater transparency and insisted on increased accountability of administration and student government.