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Stone mixes technology, acoustics to perfection

If a music major and a computer science major were to go out on a date where would they go? Besides the occasional program using the sonata form, or a musical piece based on the Fibonacci sequence, what could they possibly find in common besides a vast resource of incompatible jargon? The answer to the second question lies simply within the realm of live electro-acoustic music, the use of technology to create sound within the context of a live performance.

Lobos charge forward

LAS VEGAS — Mandi Moore took on the role of scorer in the first half of the Lobos 54-49 first round victory over San Diego State University Wednesday. The sophomore point guard, who more often than not leads in intangible statistics like diving for loose balls, scored 11 first half points en route to a 34-22 first period lead.

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COMICS

'Psychopaths' not typical play

by Mar°a B. Del R°o Daily Lobo Grubb Graebner's play, "A Couple of Psychopaths Sitting Around Waiting for the Drugs to Kick In," directed by Miguel Martinez, is one large dose of a dysfunctional family. Add the drugs to that and you got yourself a big psychotic mess.

Quails influenced by grrl music genre

The Quails rocked the house on Tuesday night at the Launchpad -- in a very formulaic way. Early 1990s Seattle-area bands such as Bikini Kill, Le Tigre and the Breeders quite obviously heavily influence the trio from San Francisco. The Quails put a twist on the genre and, get ready for this, there's a man in the band.

COLUMN: Religious beliefs may threaten U.S. liberties

The Daily Lobo recently pub-lished letters outlining the connec-tion between Marxist movements and the anti-war movement. Their letters only scratched the surface of the threat to our rights and liberties these pseudo-Marxist anti-freedom groups represent.

University professor treks to Antarctica for research

by Lisa J. Tabet Daily Lobo A research professor from the UNM Physics and Astronomy department is braving the harsh elements of Antarctica to research the effects of the sun on earth’s weather patterns. Stuart Jefferies, who is making his fifth trip to the country with a team of researchers, has several objectives including determining why the sun’s outer layers are hotter than its surface.

Frontier owners given award

The Frontier Restaurant has been named Restaurant Neighbor of the Year by the New Mexico Restaurant Association. The award was recently presented to Larry and Dorothy Rainosek, the owners of both the Frontier and Golden Pride BBQ Chicken and Ribs Restaurants in Albuquerque, at the annual Hospitality Industry Awards.

Right to dance is not a crime

There are so many issues in this world to be concerned about — who knew one of them was going to be the simple act of dancing? The RAVE (Reducing American’s Vulnerability to Ecstasy) Act is not a new topic of discussion, but is still a major issue concerning our very basic rights and freedoms.

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COLUMN: New bill mocks academia

by Richard M. Berthold Daily Lobo Columnist The New Mexico State Legislature is confirming a suspicion I have entertained for 30 years: its only serious interest in the University of New Mexico is that it provide winning football and, especially, basketball teams.

Speaker credits Spain for American independence

Historian and guest speaker Thomas Ch†vez said that the American Revolution was actually a world war and Spain was at its forefront. Ch†vez, the executive director for the National Hispanic Cultural Center, spoke Wednesday during the General Library’s “Open Doors: Regional Scholars and Writers Series” in Zimmerman Library’s Willard Reading Room.

CROSSWORD

Alumni art displayed at Masley exhibition

by Jacque Oldfield Daily Lobo UNM's Masley Art Gallery unveiled the Art Education Alumni Exhibit on Tuesday, March 11 featuring over 50 works by 35 different alumni artists. Masley Gallery Curator Melissa Bruce and Gallery Faculty Director Linney Wix assembled the collection and had the difficult job of selecting which pieces would be displayed in the scant 800 square foot gallery space.

Student focus groups organized by library

by J. Martin Eidsath Daily Lobo The UNM General Library is seeking student input on library services as part of its strategic planning process. To gather input, separate focus groups are being held for undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduates are invited to attend a focus group on March 24.

Fraternity presidents reconcile differences

Staff Report Two UNM fraternity presidents have reportedly reconciled the differences that existed between the groups after a March 1 incident that left the property of one house littered with beer cans and broken glass. Campus police were called to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house twice after receiving phone calls regarding loud music and beer bottles being thrown in the direction of the Phi Gamma Delta house.

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Department to commemorate anniversary

by Jodi Hunley Daily Lobo UNM's Department of Anthropology is turning 75 this year and to kick off the year-long celebration, a longtime Southwest archeologist is presenting a lecture on the history of the department and its research in the field.

Art exhibit twofold: to enjoy, teach

The show on display at the UNM Art Museum, "Highlights of the Collection," is too rich to see in just one visit. In spite of the depth of the collection, on many days the museum is almost empty. "More people nationally and internationally know about this collection than people on campus," said Michael Certo, curator of the education and public programs for the museum.