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Students to test anti-gravity with NASA

March 3

Staff Report Nine UNM students will spend next week floating weightlessly in a series of anti-gravity experiments designed and conducted by NASA. In its fourth year, NASA's Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities Program provides chemical and nuclear engineering students a rare chance to evaluate reduced-gravity experiments they've spent the past year designing, said Robert Busch, UNM engineering professor and the faculty adviser for the UNM portion of the project.

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Service soars to save lives

Ryan Floersheim | March 2

They are ready, 24 hours a day, to take flight in a moment's notice in pursuit of everything from car accident victims to women giving birth. Racking up more than 2,000 flights a year, UNM's Lifeguard service is arguably one of the busiest and most relied on medical transportation programs in the country, said Monte Gallegos, the service's chief flight paramedic.

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Runnin' Rebels escape The Pit with win

Michael Beniash | March 2

There is an adage in college basketball regarding 3-point shooting teams that says "you live and you die by the three." Monday night at The Pit, the UNM men's basketball team and the Runnin' Rebels of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas tantalized the crowd in a thrilling uptempo conference battle.

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Lobos convene over tasty food, talk

Felicia Fonseca | March 2

It may be difficult to get 12 strangers together and have them leave as friends, but add food and that idea becomes more feasible. The idea behind Dinner for 12 Strangers is to put random members of the University community together in an informal setting to make UNM seem a little smaller and friendlier, said Sue MacEachen, program coordinator.

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Speaker asks religions to unite

Matthew Chavez | March 1

Interweaving humor, frequent audience polls and biblical and quranic lessons, a former Christian minister argued Friday night that the world's religions should be united in common struggles and interests. Sheikh Yusuf Estes, who spoke to a packed Woodward Hall about his religious beliefs, greeted the audience with "Asalam Aulakum, y'all!" from behind his laptop as a small camera aired the event over the Internet.

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Athletics may partner with Sysco, Frontier

March 1

UNM officials say the success of the Lobo Club's partnership with Creamland Dairies has convinced them to consider other possible future alliances with local businesses. Darren Dunn, associate athletic director in charge of corporate development, said the University's deal with Creamland, while successful, is nothing new.

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Lobo Classic raises funds for cyclists

Mandi Kane | March 1

Snow, hail, rain and wind did not deter more than 100 collegiate and professional bicyclists from participating in the 2004 Lobo Classic this weekend. "The weather can definitely make things miserable when you are racing, " said Nina Baum, vice president of the UNM Cycling Team and a rider in this weekend's race.

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UNM rugby loses to AFA, gains attention

Ryan Floersheim | March 1

Inexperience proved to be the chink in the armor of the UNM men's rugby team on Saturday when it faced last year's national champion in UNM's first-ever nationally televised game. Air Force's rugby team, known for its demanding conditioning program and ability to outperform its opponents, seemed cold at the beginning of the match as UNM took control of the ball early.

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Creamland, Lobos milk partnership

Ryan Floersheim | March 1

A unique marketing partnership with New Mexico's largest dairy producer is deepening the pockets of UNM's athletic scholarship program and helping promote the University's fund-raising organization. In its fourth year, an advertising promotion deal with Creamland Dairies raised more than $15,000 for UNM athletic scholarships this year alone.

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Band finds home in campus dorms

Marisa Demarco | February 27

Kevin, Dave and Mike got it in their heads to start a band back in Boy Scouts. That was a long time ago, but desires have come to fruition for 8 Fluid Ounces, the Student Resident Center's very own house band. With Kevin Rupp on guitar, Dave Holtkamp on the skins, Mike Petersen on bass and joined recently by vocalist Josh Waldron, this musical act is well on its way.

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The daily lobo asks you:Do you plan on seeing the film "The Passion of the Christ?"

February 27

Amanda Alton Junior Secondary Education "I really want to see it despite the controversy. As far as anyone who's not a devout Catholic or Christian, it's going to be another film people go to for entertainment value." Mario DeFelice Sophomore Pharmacy "I'm not going to see it.

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Lobo accused of battery

Arthur Simoni | February 27

A UNM football player has been accused of battery by a former female student. Sophomore Amanda Rosenbaum was granted an order of protection Wednesday in District Court against junior defensive back Brandon Payne stemming from two incidents in February, one that resulted in criminal charges.

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Enrichment courses offer wide variety

Matthew Chavez | February 27

With courses ranging from Crouching Taxes, Hidden Profit, to Self-Hypnosis for Self- Awareness, UNM's Personal Enrichment Program offers a variety of classes that provide practical knowledge for students looking to broaden their experience without the usual stress of seeking a degree.

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'Passion' fuels discussions

Ryan Floersheim | February 26

UNM's Jewish and Catholic communities are joining forces to extinguish any possible flames of hate that may be sparked by the opening of the highly controversial film on Wednesday depicting Jesus' last days on Earth. "The Passion of the Christ" is the anticipated film version of the Passion play - the theatrical depiction of Jesus' supposed last hours alive.

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Hit-and-run may have caused death

February 26

Staff Report What at first appeared to be the suicide of a UNM student early in the morning on Valentine's Day may have actually been a hit-and-run accident, according to New Mexico State Police. Lt. Pat Werick said State Police investigators originally believed 20-year-old UNM sophomore Serena Houser parked her car on the shoulder of the southbound lane of I-25 and walked into oncoming traffic near the Saint Francis exit in Santa Fe, where she was struck by two vehicles.

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Time at college extended for many

Rachel AlaimoMonson | February 26

Changing majors, transferring from one school to another and stringent graduate school requirements are just a few of the factors keeping college students from graduating in the traditional four years, according to a recent study. The study, conducted by the National Center for Education, shows UNM students are not alone in stretching out their four-year college experience to five or even six years.

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Locals attack underage drinking

Felicia Fonseca | February 26

There are legal risks involved in underage drinking, and one University area neighborhood association wants to make certain residents know that. Danny Hernandez, president of the University Heights neighborhood association, said they plan to use education to try and reduce underage drinking in the University area.

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Early pregnancy tests inaccurate

Ryan Floersheim | February 25

Most over-the-counter pregnancy tests don't live up to their claims of being 99 percent accurate within the first day of a woman missing her period, a UNM researcher says. Only one of the leading pregnancy tests on the market was capable of detecting 95 percent of pregnancies within that time frame, said Laurence Cole, chief of women's health research at UNM.

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Study shows binge drinking linked to rape

Felicia Fonseca | February 25

Binge drinking among college students is directly linked to rape, according to a recent study. The study, conducted by Harvard University, found a college's level of binge drinking to be the biggest factor in determining the risk a female community member can face in becoming a rape victim while intoxicated.

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UNM attendance policy inconsistent

Mandi Kane | February 25

With no formal attendance policy at UNM, students are often left confused and irritated at the differences in rules on attendance among classes. "If some classes are going to force attendance, it should be enforced across the board," said UNM freshman Adelicia Otero.