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Isotopes drop first game of the series against the Salt Lake Bees

Rodney Prunty | April 2

The Albuquerque Isotopes had a 15-1 loss against the Salt Lake Bees on Tuesday, April 1. This was the first game of the series between the Isotopes and Bees. To add insult to injury, this was also the Isotopes home opener for the season — one they will look to forget. Pitching and batting were the two biggest issues for the Isotopes all night. The weather for the game could have been a factor in the Isotopes’ struggle, as the wind was intense. But it cannot be used as an excuse, considering the Bees played in the same conditions and scored 15 runs.

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Men’s basketball: Lobos’ season ends at the hands of Michigan State

Rodney Prunty | March 24

The University of New Mexico men's basketball season came to an end on Sunday, March 23 after a loss against Michigan State. The Lobos squared off against the Spartans in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Things looked good at first for the Lobos, but as the game went on, things slowly declined. When all was said and done, the Lobos were sent home after falling to the Spartans 71-63.

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REVIEW: ‘Invincible’ Season Three finishes strong

Rodney Prunty | March 24

This review contains spoilers. The third season of “Invincible” finished up on March 13. Season Three as a whole is very strong and perfectly builds on the seeds that were planted in Season Two. The main conflict of the season comes between Mark Grayson, aka Invincible, and Cecil Stedman as their moral philosophies clash. This conflict can be seen throughout the entire season, making for great storytelling. A lot of characters get really good development. Mark’s story arc is compelling and helps viewers feel for him. Viewers also get some background on Cecil through a new understanding of why he operates things the way he does.

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Men’s basketball: Lobos continue to dance

Rodney Prunty | March 22

For the first time since 2012, the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team won a game in the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the next round. This was the Lobos’ second year in a row making an appearance in the NCAA Tournament after falling short against Clemson last year. This year, however, the Lobos went head-to-head against the Marquette University Golden Eagles, beating them 75-66 on Friday, March 21. Both teams felt each other out in the first few minutes of the game. Then, the Lobos got hot offensively as they started to rack up points.

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OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week — NBA, March 9-14

Rodney Prunty | March 16

Where there’s a victor, there’s a loser, and sometimes certain athletes contribute to their team’s shortcomings. These athletes are favorably called bobbleheads. Another week of NBA basketball has gone by — and with that, another week filled with bobbleheads.

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New Mexican Ukrainian organization, UNM professor react to Trump-Zelenskyy clash

Rodney Prunty | March 10

On Feb. 28, a meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office grew heated and ended with Zelenskyy leaving early. Following the meeting, a New Mexican Ukrainian organization and a University of New Mexico professor shared their reactions to the clash with the Daily Lobo. During the meeting, Trump told Zelenskyy, “You’re not acting at all thankful” in reference to the support Ukraine has received from the United States since Russia’s invasion. Later in the meeting, Vice President JD Vance accused Zelenskyy of running propaganda tours, campaigning for former Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania and being ungrateful for U.S. aid.

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Men’s basketball: Lobos close out regular season with a win over UNLV

Rodney Prunty | March 10

The University of New Mexico Lobos became Mountain West regular season champions for the first time in over 10 years on Friday, March 7 in front of a sold-out crowd at The Pit. The men’s basketball team finished their final regular season game against the University of Nevada Las Vegas 81-67. Offense was the name of the game for both teams, and when the game tipped off, neither looked back. The Lobos came in offensively, disrupting things in the paint as center Nelly Junior Joseph was unguardable down low. Junior Joseph did it all in the paint — whether it was scoring, rebounding or defending the rim. He finished the first half with 18 points, seven rebounds and two blocks.

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OPINION: Bobbleheads of the week — NBA, Feb. 23-27

Rodney Prunty | March 1

Another exciting week of NBA basketball has gone by, and we saw highs, lows and a few players who could’ve played better. Those players in particular are this week's “bobbleheads.” San Antonio Spurs — Chris Paul Chris Paul has had an interesting career to say the least, and this week added to that. The 39-year-old point guard stumbled into the week with an abysmal performance in a loss against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, Feb. 23, only putting up 4 points on 1-10 shooting, going 1-7 shooting from three.

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Santa Fe’s indoor soccer team strives for community first

Addison Fulton and Rodney Prunty | February 24

Overseeing Santa Fe’s indoor soccer team comes with a lot of responsibility, which Santa Fe Gloom’s owner David Fresquez proudly handles. Fresquez started the team in December 2023 because he wanted children and families to have fun in Santa Fe even when the weather was too cold or too hot for outdoor sports. Initially, Fresquez tried to base the team out of the Genoveva Chavez Community Center’s ice rink, but city officials did not approve the plan. Fresquez, however, was not discouraged.

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REVIEW: Cons outweigh the pros in Life Is Strange: Double Exposure

Rodney Prunty | February 24

The narrative-based game Life Is Strange: Double Exposure came out on Oct. 29, 2024, and was the sixth installment of the Life Is Strange series. The game was highly anticipated, as it saw the return of the fan-favorite, time-traveling protagonist from the first game, Max Caulfield. This is the first time in the series that a protagonist from a previous game was thrown into the spotlight again. Despite the game looking promising at first, it failed to deliver on the hype and turned out to be a disappointing game.