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Flag-raising kicks off Black History Month

Iliana Limn | February 2

For Scott Carreathers, the flag-raising ceremony outside of Scholes Hall Thursday that marked the beginning of Black History Month symbolizes the meaning of the February celebration. “Knowing what the colors on the flag mean — red for the blood of our ancestors, black for black people and green for the land and hope — it really encompasses the meaning of this special month,” said Carreathers, UNM director of African American Student Services. Everett Wheeler-Bell, president of the Black Student Union, said the purpose of the ceremony is to recognize black achievements and contributions.

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February 2

Gallery attendant Margie Houser serves horseradish at Maxwell Museum Thursday during a Polish lunch, which is part of the museum's monthly ethnic lunch series.

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Ruben's Diary

Ruben Douglas | February 2

Monday's 82-78 loss to the University of Wyoming was real tough, but it will be something that the team can grow from. We played hard; it wasn't for a lack of effort. The Cowboys just got the best of us this time.

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‘Sugar’ is only semi-sweet

Emily Sperry | February 1

The first poster that I saw advertising “Sugar and Spice,” released by New Line Cinemas, showed a picture of a blonde “Betty doll” head asking “Why would the most popular girl in school wear a mask?”

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Film center features foreign flicks

Rafael E. Gallegos | February 1

The Southwest Film Center kicked off its new season with two classic films, each monumentally important in film history.

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`Hip-hop' showcases urban flavor

Justin Bailey | February 1

"Hip-Hop Prophets," a play written and directed by UNM senior Ross Kelly, opened Wednesday and will run every night at 7:30 p.m. through Saturday at UNM's Theatre X in the basement of the Fine Arts building.

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Wife’s hospital dream realized

Iliana Limn | February 1

Yolanda Acosta-Villegas fulfilled her dream of honoring her husband’s life by refurbishing the University of New Mexico Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit waiting room. Acosta-Villegas spent the last year and $10,000 redecorating the waiting room and dedicated her work to her late husband Wednesday morning. Her husband, Ralph, was brought to the hospital after an accident in 1998 and died while being treated at the trauma center. Her experience in the intensive care waiting room and memories of her husband prompted her to take action.

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UNM football player arrested on assault charges

Staff and Wire Report | February 1

UNM freshman football player Deario Richardson was arrested Wednesday night on charges related to an alleged domestic dispute. Richardson was taken into custody by Albuquerque police at his southeast Albuquerque home after he allegedly assaulted his female roommate.

Opinion

UNM values image over its principals

Richard Berthold | February 1

A day or two after the Sigma Chi fraternity's swastika affair last December, the Daily Lobo published a letter from the president of the Black Student Union, who, in barely comprehensible English, blamed me and my columns for the incident and demanded that I be reprimanded by the administration.

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Softball faces slew of talent as season opens

Anika Amon | February 1

The UNM softball team begins its season today with a doubleheader in the Diamond Tournament at Lobo Field against the University of Mississippi today at noon.

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Fresh faced Senate off to rocky start

Alma Olaechea | February 1

New and old Senators already began clashing as the ASUNM Senate kicked off its first Senate meeting Wednesday.

Sports

UNM track and field athletes break records

Richard Berthold | February 1

Two UNM track and field athletes broke school records at the Air Force Academy Invitational last weekend in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Opinion

Government should not fund faith-based charities

February 1

I never thought I’d ever agree with Jeremy Reynalds on anything political, but he’s right about keeping government and faith-based charities separate.

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Pantera kicks off tour at Convention Center

Ron Gonzales | February 1

I’ll never forget the first time I heard Pantera. The song was “Cemetary Gates” from the Cowboys From Hell release, as I would come to find out. Hearing it in 1990 on a local station was a turning point in radio, I think. Never had I heard that kind of dissonance, melded with a soaring/screaming/melodic voice. It also was a turning point in music.

Opinion

MTV viewer Darwin candidate

BradLord Leutwyler | February 1

Nothing warms the depths my heart like hearing about a new candidate for the Darwin Awards.

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Group assails Bush order

Angela Williams | January 26

A global women's issues panel at the UNM Law School Tuesday raised lingering concerns about President George W. Bush's recent action on reproductive rights. The order, signed during the elder Bush's administration and suspended when Bill Clinton was elected, blocks U.S. funds for groups that provide abortions and counseling internationally.

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Company captivates crowd

Yvette Montoya | January 26

The audience at the Kiva Auditorium sat spellbound as the dancers of the Brigham Young University Ballroom Dance Company showcased their talent in a seemingly flawless performance Friday night. At times, the BYU dancers seemed to defy gravity and float across stage.

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Spahn proud of team as season nears end

January 26

The UNM swimming and diving team's season ended this weekend, with only the Mountain West Conference Championships Feb. 14-17 in Oklahoma City, Okla., remaining. Coach Bill Spahn said the conference championship is the most important meet of the year and the team will take 17 swimmers and two divers to the meet with the hope that some will qualify for the NCAA Championships in Indianapolis, Ind.

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Parts of N.M. in state of emergency

January 26

Richard Nunn of Hobbs was on his way to Albuquerque when he skidded off the icy road south of Vaughn. "I'm not very happy," Nunn said Tuesday after hitching a ride to Vaughn, where he waited for a wrecker to come deal with his car.

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Student earns grant to curb substance abuse

Alma Olaechea | January 26

UNM student Lawrence Shorty was awarded $75,000 to encourage American Indians to stop smoking outside of ceremonies and to explain the differences between traditional and manufactured tobacco.