PREVIEW: Improvement imminent for men’s basketball
410 Views In Richard Pitino’s first year as the head coach of the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team, the Lobos finished with an overall record of 13-19 — an improvement from the 2020-21 season where the Lobos only won six games. With significant players transferring to UNM and some exciting freshmen recruits, men’s […]
Fall 2022 Daily Lobo photo contest winners
446 Views On Sept. 27, the Daily Lobo asked students at the University of New Mexico to submit their best photos for a chance to be featured on the cover of our Art and Photo issue, published this past Monday, Oct. 17. Here, the three winners provide a brief statement on their photographs and the stories behind […]
UNM Students react to upcoming gubernatorial election
476 Views With governor elections coming up on Nov. 8, students at the University of New Mexico are preparing to make their voices heard by exercising their right to vote. To many students on both sides of the aisle, this election is crucial in determining the future of the state.
Champion South Dakotan balloonist flies at Balloon Fiesta
513 Views Balloonists from all across the nation gather yearly to fly their hot air balloons at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which runs until Sunday, Oct. 9. One such balloonist this year is Kelli Keller — originally from South Dakota and winner of the U.S. Women’s National Balloon Championship.
Lobos slot receiver forges new legacy
565 Views Since he was four years old, University of New Mexico sophomore and Lobos slot receiver Luke Wysong knew he wanted to play football. Playing catch with his dad in their neighborhood’s cul-de-sac would begin a lifelong obsession with the game of football.
Santa Clara hall flooding leads to distress for residents
411 Views Students frustrated over lackluster response One of the University of New Mexico residence halls, Santa Clara, experienced flooding on the first floor and basement during Sept. 17 and 18, causing disruption and concern for residents in the building. For some, the incident itself and response from UNM Residence Life and Student Housing highlighted […]
UNM responds to protest against Tomi Lahren presence on campus
575 Views ‘I felt safer with the protestors than I ever would in a room full of Turning Point-aligned individuals’ Since protesters gathered at the Student Union Building on Sept. 15, the University of New Mexico has released a statement condemning actions made that night that caused speaker Tomi Lahren to leave early. The Daily Lobo spoke to 11 […]
Students of color denied entry at Turning Point event at UNM
736 Views UNM students unite in protest against Tomi Lahren event on campus Multiple students of color were denied entry at the Turning Point USA-sponsored “Talking With Tomi” event at the University of New Mexico Student Union Building’s Ballroom B on Thursday, Sept. 15. Students who were denied entry did have tickets but were turned […]
Silent Lights set to illuminate Smith Plaza
480 Views Silent Lights is an annual event put on by the Associated Students at the University of New Mexico, Lobo Spirit, Student Special Events, and University Communication and Marketing. When they enter the event, students will be given wireless headphones that they can use to tune into one of three DJ stages playing different […]
Legal cannabis lowers Big Pharma’s stock market value
489 Views UNM researcher studies cannabis’ economic impact With recreational and medicinal cannabis now becoming legal in many states, the newly formed legal cannabis industry is showing an effect on many pharmaceutical firms’ stock market value.
