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Loida Maritza Perez explains a poem by Paula Gunn Allen before reading it at the SUB on Friday during the Paula Gunn Allen Benefit weekend.

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Poets gather to help a colleague in need

Nancy Seplveda | February 19

A group of writers joined forces Friday to help one of their own. A poetry and prose reading was held at the SUB to raise funds for New Mexico poet Paula Gunn Allen, whose home was destroyed by a fire on Oct. 15, 2006. The event was part of a two-day benefit. The suggested donation for attending was $10, and authors sold their books at the event. All proceeds went to the Paula Gunn Allen Fund. About 120 people attended the event, which included readings of Gunn Allen's poetry and readings from Jimmy Santiago Baca, Evelina Lucero, Allison Coke, Judith Van Gieson, Sara Ortiz, E.A. "Tony" Mares, Maritza Perez and Levi Romero.

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Provost announces finalists for dean of largest college

February 19

Now that UNM has chosen a president, it has another decision to make. Interviews begin today for dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Provost Reed Dasenbrock announced five finalists for the position Thursday.

Author John Ross gives a lecture at the UNM law school Thursday while discussing Mexican insurrection, the country's economy and its 2006 presidential elections. Ross arrived Wednesday for a three-day tour to present his new book, Zapatistas! Making Anoth

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Latin American struggles an inspiration to author

Bryan Gibel | February 16

Poet, author and political activist John Ross is in Albuquerque to make people think about Mexico.

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Faculty endorses two candidates

Caleb Fort | February 16

Faculty members voted Tuesday to recommend Meredith Hay and Robert McGrath to the regents for UNM's presidency. About 70 faculty members voted, said professor Richard Wood, who ran the meeting. Hay was the only candidate who received unanimous approval.

ASUNM President Brittany Jaeger, left, talks with Erin Muffoletto, ASUNM's lobby director, in the SUB while making labels Thursday in preparation for UNM Day at the Legislature in Santa Fe on Friday.

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Students to lobby against tuition increase at Capitol

February 16

ASUNM is busing students to Santa Fe today to lobby the Legislature on issues that affect students. Erin Muffoletto, ASUNM's lobby director, said about 50 people signed up to go to Santa Fe. About 12 students went last year, she said.

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Breaking news: Regents choose Schmidly for president

Caleb Fort | February 16

David Schmidly was selected by the Board of Regents today as the next president of UNM. The regents made the announcement after a three-hour closed meeting.

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February 16

Jessica Griego Sophomore Speech pathology Nothing. I was snowed in at my house. Naomi Martinez Sophomore Psychology I worked, and I didn't have school. Paul Formisano Graduate student English I went out to dinner with my wife. Louie Alvarado Graduate student Anthropology My ...

Rocky Long, head coach of the UNM football team, speaks at a press conference in the Tow Diehm Athletic Center about the future benefits of an indoor practice facility before a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday.

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Lobo football to get new practice facility

Caleb Fort | February 15

UNM broke ground Wednesday on a $6.4 million indoor football practice facility. Although the football team can usually practice outside, it's still important to have the option to play indoors, said Paul Krebs, director of athletics.

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Struggling for a chance

Nancy Seplveda | February 15

For some who live in America, the land of opportunity becomes the land of obstacles. Illegal immigrants face hardships under U.S. systems of higher education, said Andrew Gonzalez, a student programs specialist at El Centro de la Raza.

Residents at the student family housing complex have many concerns about the condition of the facility, shown here, including damaged concrete and deteriorating wooden posts, according to a report from the GPSA and Family Housing Task Force.

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Grad students demand housing

February 15

If UNM wants to increase enrollment, it has to build a better community on campus, not pour money into athletics and marketing ploys, said Joseph Garcia, president of GPSA.

Lobo guard Julie Briody fights for possession of an offensive rebound during Wednesday's 77-66 win over Colorado State at The Pit.

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UNM continues winning streak

Steven Fernandez | February 15

It wasn't the cakewalk some people might have expected. After the UNM women's basketball team throttled Colorado State in a 31-point win on the road last month, Wednesday's rematch at The Pit was a battle until the final minutes.

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Q & A: David Schmidly

Caleb Fort | February 14

Daily Lobo: What do you think is the most important issue facing higher education? David Schmidly: I actually think there are four, and they're all interrelated, and you have to balance them. They are access, affordability, excellence and student success. Those are the four issues driving higher education ...

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Candidate denies allegations in lawsuit

February 14

Concerns about a lawsuit involving UNM presidential candidate David Schmidly dominated the open question portion of the faculty's meeting with him.

Presidential candidate David Schmidly talks at a meeting with students in the SUB Ballroom on Tuesday.

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Meet the Presidential Candidates: David Schmidly

Caleb Fort | February 14

David Schmidly, the final presidential candidate to visit UNM, met with students, staff and faculty Tuesday. Schmidly has been the president and CEO of the Oklahoma State University System since 2002. The regents will name the president by Feb. 23. Here's a look at each of Schmidly's meetings:

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Classes Cancelled Past 3 p.m.

February 14

Special UNM Weather Closure Notice -- February 14, 2007 Effective at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14, classes at UNM for the remainder of the day, including evening classses, will be canceled. In addition, UNM employees in non-critical areas, unless otherwise specified by their respective supervisors, may also leave for the remainder of the day.

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Provost is a finalist for top job at Hawaii

February 14

The University of Hawaii-Manoa named UNM Provost Reed Dasenbrock as a finalist for its vacant chancellor position Feb. 12. Dasenbrock was nominated for the position by a professor at the university. He will visit the university Feb. 26 and 27 to meet with faculty, staff and students. The chancellor functions as a president for that university branch and reports to the president of the University of Hawaii System.

Ray Robinson, left, of L3 Electronic Technologies, explains how his company's components are used on commercial and NASA satellites to sixth-grader Seth Taylor at the Space Technology and Applications International Forum on Monday at the Hotel Albuquerque

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Forum offers a look at future of aerospace

Caleb Fort | February 13

As a child, the president of Sandia National Laboratories did not understand engineering. "I lived in a small town, so I had this vague idea that an engineer had something to do with trains," Thomas Hunter said. "I had no sense of what an engineer was or what an engineering education entailed. But I did know what Sputnik was."

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ASUNM: Students deserve more time with candidates

Caleb Fort | February 13

An ASUNM senator is gathering signatures for a letter to the Board of Regents stating that students were not given enough time for meetings with presidential candidates. Sebastián Pa°s, who started the letter, said he is unhappy with the amount of input students were given.

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Daily Lobo Spotlight

February 13

A.J. Tongate Junior Psychology and communication Daily Lobo: What's the most interesting psychology class you've taken so far? A.J. Tongate: Positive psychology. DL: What was that about? AT: Encouraging positive characteristics instead of focusing on what's wrong with people. It develops what's ...

A man talks on his cell phone while driving Monday on Central Avenue. A bill that bans handheld cell phone use while driving a vehicle was signed by Mayor Martin Chávez on Monday. The Albuquerque Police Department will issue warnings for the first

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Mayor signs cell phone ban; law to take effect Saturday

February 13

Mayor Martin Chávez signed a bill Wednesday that bans cell phone use while driving a vehicle unless a hands-free device is used. The Albuquerque Police Department will issue warnings for the first 60 days after the law takes effect Saturday. Starting April 18, it is $100 for the first citation and $200 for each citation after that.