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January 27

Satellite images may help prevent tsunami damage AUSTIN, Texas (U-WIRE) - Satellite images in areas affected by the Dec. 26 tsunami might save lives in the future, according to one University of Texas professor. Civil engineering professor Ellen Rathje and two other experts in the field of geotechnical engineering presented their findings about satellite imagery and tsunami damage on Tuesday at the first national Geo-Frontiers Conference at the Austin Hilton Convention Center Hotel in Austin, Texas.

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UNM rape stats deceptive

Katy Knapp | January 27

Five rapes were reported to UNM police in 2003, but according to statistics from the Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center, 140 college-aged women in Albuquerque reported being raped in 2004. The statistics, released in early January, reported that women aged 18 to 24 had the highest incidence of rape.

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Research finds male, female brains differ

Krista Pino | January 27

A study conducted at UNM claims men and women think differently. But that doesn't mean one gender is more intelligent than the other, the report states. The paper appeared in an issue of the journal NeuroImage and was published by Rex Jung, an assistant research professor at UNM.

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Lounge serves smoke, oxygen

January 27

by Daniel Trujillo Daily Lobo Downtown has a new bar, but it doesn't serve any alcohol. At C&D's Bubble Lounge, a hookah bar, guests can sit on small couches and puff on Havana brand tobacco in a number of flavors such as apple, grape, mint, melon and cappuccino, just to name a few.

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Speech program hurts for funding

Rivkela Brodsky | January 26

The Communication & Journalism Department used to have a speech and debate program ranked 23rd in the nation. Last weekend, the speech and debate society struggled to send three members of its club to a debate tournament in Colorado Springs, Colo. Daniel Conway was the only member of the team to place in the competition.

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Starbucks coming to Zimmerman

January 26

by Alyson Rimsha Daily Lobo A new Starbucks is moving into Zimmerman Library, but the associate dean of University Libraries said the project is still brewing. "We know it's happening," Fran Wilkinson said. "Plans are being looked at, but we are still waiting for things to be finalized with Starbucks.

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Latinos' access to college discussed

Rachel Stohr | January 26

In an effort to revitalize Chicano studies at UNM, the first of a spring 2005 series of public forums was hosted by Chicano-Hispano-Mexicano studies on Tuesday. Margaret Montoya, law school professor and director of the Southwest Hispanic Research Institute, led the discussion that featured other guests.

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Cops Briefs

January 26

Worker at The Pit reports assault to UNMPD A Pit worker filed a report with UNM police Jan 5. The complaint states a co-worker assaulted him with a broom handle. The man reported he was the supervisor in charge of a cleaning crew that afternoon at The Pit.

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News in Brief

January 26

Bloomfield man arrested 14th time on DWI charge FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) - A Bloomfield man on parole for a drunken driving conviction has been arrested on his 14th driving-while-intoxicated charge over a period of about 20 years, police said. Ernest G. Armenta, 48, was arrested Sunday in Farmington after nearly hitting a vehicle and weaving as he drove, arresting officer K.

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Library repair under way

January 25

by Katy Knapp Daily Lobo It will cost $2.2 million to fix the damage caused by a flood in the Centennial Science and Engineering Library. Joel Straquadine, facilities maintenance manager, said the total could change, but that is the figure the insurance company gave.

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Teachers in NM get money for e-courses

Rivkela Brodsky | January 25

UNM is getting $300,000 in scholarship money to offer New Mexico teachers a chance to take online courses in professional development. The Organization of American States announced last week it will be donating 1,500 scholarships to UNM to train teachers.

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Speaker critiques media, Bush

January 25

by Danielle Bloch Daily Lobo David Barsamian said all capital in America is going to the war machine. "All the money is going to weapons of death," Barsamian said, speaking to a crowd of more than 100 at the SUB on Monday. Barsamian is the founder and director of Alternative Radio, an independent weekly radio show in Boulder, Colo.

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January 25

Statewide ban on smoking in workplaces proposed SANTA FE (AP) - Smoking would be banned in workplaces and restaurants across the state under a proposal backed by a coalition of health groups. Legislation by Rep. Al Park, D-Albuquerque, would prohibit smoking in most indoor locations except a private residence, certain bars, a retail tobacco shop, private clubs, casinos and smoking-designated hotel and motel rooms.

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LANL rep discusses UNM's role in war

Katy Knapp | January 24

UNM might be next to aid Homeland Security's war on terror. Stephen Younger, senior fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory, gave a lecture Friday in the SUB titled "A University's Role in the Fight Against World Terrorism." "Universities have an important role to play in the war on terror," Younger said.

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Disaster stirs debate on God

Rachel Stohr | January 24

Nearly four weeks after much of southeast Asia was devastated by the Dec. 26 tsunami, UNM's Humanist Society is asking, "Where was God?" Members of the secular group presented a series of prepared discussions to less than a dozen students in the SUB on Friday.

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Rally celebrates Roe v. Wade ruling

January 24

by Xochitl Campos Daily Lobo "My body, my choice," was the theme Saturday afternoon at a rally on civic plaza. The rally was held in commemoration of the 32nd anniversary of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision in 1973. Speakers addressed the topics of abortion and the control a woman has over her body.

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Caldera: regent list not diverse

Rivkela Brodsky | January 24

UNM Board of Regents President Jamie Koch said the group of students nominated for the student regent position was not diverse enough to fit the governor's standards or fill the position. Gov. Bill Richardson nominated Rosalyn Nguyen as the student regent in December.

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The Daily Lobo asks you

January 21

"I didn't watch the inauguration, because I was asleep, and I have little faith in all politicians. I only voted because everyone else did. I don't think my vote mattered." Bradford Ericson Campus Visitor "I didn't have time, but I support Bush and his policies and believe that he is making a difference and that we need to stay there (Iraq) longer.

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Groups offer legislative voice

Manuelita Beck | January 21

Even though funding decisions happen in Santa Fe, students can still lobby for their interests. ASUNM President Kevin Stevenson encouraged students to get involved. He said students should call or write their legislators. Stevenson said ASUNM is trying to get students to come to Santa Fe on Feb.

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Students gather to protest Bush, war

Katy Knapp | January 21

Students and local residents gathered on Smith Plaza to protest President Bush's inauguration on Thursday. People began gathering at around 10 a.m. when Bush was giving his inaugural speech. UNM students Aimee Schaefer and Parisa Asgharzadeh organized the event with the League of Democratic Action.