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Dispelling AIDS myths

by Sunnie Redhouse Daily Lobo UNM's Student Health Center and Planned Parenthood of New Mexico participated in World AIDS Day and Final Rubout on Thursday. The day was meant to educate the public about HIV and AIDS, and present an opportunity for students to get free massages before finals.

Lobo defense buries Gophers

by Steven Fernandez Daily Lobo If anyone doubted the women's basketball team belonged in the top 25, the Lobos proved them wrong Wednesday night. No. 10 Minnesota (4-1) came into The Pit and left with a 62-44 thrashing from No. 21 New Mexico (6-1). The Lobos dominated in all phases of the game, and came out with one of the biggest victories in program history.

Vendors get crafty at fair

by Sunnie Redhouse Daily Lobo Former UNM staff employee Ruth Marciano had always wanted to work on her art and sell it at fairs, but she never had the time because she was busy with her career, she said. On Wednesday, she had her chance. Marciano was one of 86 vendors who filled the SUB Ballroom on Wednesday selling handmade crafts, such as jewelry and soap.

Students promote Microsoft for cash

by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo The goal: to promote Microsoft's note-taking program. The reward: $10,000. Two UNM students were selected by Microsoft to promote OneNote 2003. They have been passing out fliers and chalking the sidewalks to get students to download the program.

Gifts that grow on trees

by Sunnie Redhouse Daily Lobo Many Albuquerque children and families who are in need of holiday gifts will be getting help from a different source this season: the UNM Giving Tree. The Giving Tree is set up in the SUB atrium and is decorated with lights and paper ornaments.

Beating costs of heating

by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Students are taking different approaches to dealing with cold weather and high natural gas prices. Student Raquel Otero bought a programmable thermostat that turns on and off at preset times during the day, she said. "I really like it," she said.

Vendors petition to sell on campus

by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo Roger Coffee was homeless for three years, but his life changed when he won two $100 lottery tickets in a week. Coffee said he invested the money in selling jewelry and incense in front of the SUB and made a living out of his small business.

SUB plaque honors top students

by Eva Dameron Daily Lobo Some people demean UNM as just a state school, but the education students receive is comparable to top universities, said Louis Metzger, UNM alumnus and Duke University graduate student. Metzger, a 2003 Goldwater Scholar, was invited to speak Tuesday at the unveiling of a plaque commending UNM students who have received national Fulbright, Truman, Rhodes, Marshall and Goldwater scholarships since 1955.

Grant renewed for research on mental health

by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo A program aimed at undergraduate students wanting to do mental health research recently received a $1.39 million grant extension. The Career Opportunities in Research Program was up for review this summer and has gained eligibility for another five years.

River of Lights gets into flow of Christmas

by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Near-freezing temperatures made this year's River of Lights more enjoyable, said Gloria Radoslovich, who attended the event. "I think it's wonderful because it's so quiet," she said. "Usually it's packed." Sculptures crafted out of Christmas lights adorned the Rio Grande Botanic Garden.

KUNM host leaves radio business

by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo Listeners tuning in to "Morning Edition" will no longer wake up to the same voice Monday. Tom Trowbridge, KUNM's morning show host, left the airwaves on Friday after hosting the program for more than four years. Trowbridge said he found another career dealing with DWI issues for the New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Department.

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Lawsuit filed against KUNM

by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Kevin Rogers, the chief engineer of KUNM Radio, filed a civil rights suit claiming the station's management retaliated against him because he is a right-wing conservative and a Christian. Rogers filed the suit against the UNM Board of Regents and KUNM (89.

Traffic calm despite closure

by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo Despite the closure of UNM's Stanford Drive entrance Monday, traffic flow is going better than expected, said Clovis Acosta, director of Parking and Transportation Services. "It's a lot smoother than I thought," he said.

Art & technology

by Eva Dameron Daily Lobo There is too much separation between artists and scientists, said Dr. Rex Jung from the MIND Institute. But on Monday, he said, they were rubbing shoulders. "Scientists can be less rigid and more creative in their thinking," he said.

Puppies tour campus to raise Katrina funds

by Apollonia Trujillo Daily Lobo Memphis, a 4-month-old pit bull mix, was named after a detour his rescuers had to take when leaving Katrina-ravaged New Orleans. Adrienne Ledden and Carol Jade rescued Memphis, with nine other animals, including his sister Molly, in September.

Petroglyph site draws protesters

by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo UNM student Tobias Major did not go the extra mile to protest the extension of Paseo Del Norte - he went eight miles. Major and ten students walked from UNM to Pubelo Monta§o to show their opposition to the extension of Paseo Del Norte, which will cross over a portion of the Petroglyph National Monument.

Raising consciousness of indigenous issues

by Sunnie Redhouse Daily Lobo Native American Studies at UNM recognized issues facing indigenous people throughout the world Friday. "It was a chance to bring in indigenous people to share issues such as the struggle for land, education and the struggle against globalization," said Gregory Cajete, director of Native American Studies.

Trading bad habits for good decisions

by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo About 15 members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity attended a seminar Thursday night meant to help them make good decisions concerning alcohol. According to a news release, they held the presentation because fraternities get a reputation due to making bad decisions about drinking.