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September 29, 2009
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Assistant coach: Locksley hit me by Isaac Avilucea Daily Lobo
J.B. Gerald
Mike Locksley has jokingly likened himself to former Death Row Records CEO Marion “Suge” Knight, and they’re starting to mirror each other in reputation as well as appearance. To date, Locksley has more legal troubles than wins. The list includes a pending sexual harassment lawsuit and, now, allegations of battery. According to an Albuquerque Police Department report he filed Sept. 20, wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator Jonathan “J.B.” Gerald said Locksley approached him in an “aggressive manner” after the two exchanged words in a “heated” conversation during a coaches’ meeting that day. “Locksley grabbed him by the collar, and as other coaches were attempting to intervene coach Locksley punched him in the mouth, causing a small cut on the inside of his upper lip,” according to the report.
Gerald, who’s been on staff since late January, was not available for comment on Monday. In a news conference Monday, Athletics Director Paul Krebs said Gerald won’t file charges. Gerald has been on paid administrative leave since last week. Krebs said he hopes everything gets smoothed over and Gerald opts for a return to the Lobos’ sidelines. “We would welcome J.B. back to the program,” he said. “That issue rests with him right now.” In a written statement, Locksley didn’t dispute some of the facts outlined in the police report. “I acknowledge that an altercation took place last Sunday between myself and assistant coach J.B. Gerald during a meeting with the offensive coaching staff,” Locksley said. “I apologized to coach Gerald, the coaching staff and our team for my poor judgment. I would also like to apologize to Lobo fans. Like I remind our players, when
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Israeli grassroots activist to speak Staff Report Daily Lobo
Former Israeli Defense Forces soldier and grassroots activist Micah Kurz will host a discussion today about grassroots organizations in Jerusalem. The Coalition for Peace and Justice in the Middle East, a UNM student organization, organized Kurz’s lecture, which will take place at the SUB. Kurz said the discussion will focus on his work to map out the many local organizations in Jerusalem. He said his organization, Grassroots Jerusalem, is creating a network with the various groups. “There are a bunch of different grassroots organizations in Jerusalem,” he said. “They all work creating a civil foundation for society.” The groups are nonpartisan and provide help wherever they can, Kurz said.
“Where there’s a humanitarian need, they take care of it without paying attention to religion,” he said. Guida Leicester, co-chairwoman of the CPJME, said Kurz will speak about how UNM students can help bring peace to the Middle East. “(He will cover) the most effective ways we UNM students can directly network … to encourage human rights, justice, nonviolent communication and social and environmental stability,” Leicester said. Kurz said his talk should encourage UNM students to take part in grassroots activism. He said American students on exchange programs in Jerusalem are also helping with his project. CPJME co-chairman Elvis Recinos said Israelis aren’t the only ones to blame in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. He said
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that after serving for IDF, Kurz offers a well-rounded perspective on the centuries-old fight. “Clearly, (the Palestinians) have done plenty of wrongdoing,” Recinos said. “What we’re seeking for is justice for both sides.” Recinos said the speech will emphasize the human element on both sides of the conflict. “We’re trying to make this as nonpartisan as possible, showing the reality of the situation,” he said. “It’s not just the plight of the Palestinians, or the plight of the Israelis, it’s the plight of humanity.”
Micah Kurz Today Noon - 2:30 p.m. SUB Fiesta Rooms A & B
UNM seeks degree nominees by Tricia Remark Daily Lobo
The Office of the University Secretary is accepting honorary degree nominations. The University awards honorary degrees to those who have made significant contributions to a certain field but don’t have the ultimate degree in that subject area. The Honorary Degree Committee, a subcommittee of the UNM Faculty Senate, picks degree recipients from nominations they receive. Tim McElvain, president of McElvain Oil and Gas Properties, received an honorary doctor of science degree in 2009 for his work in the field of geology. He also set up a foundation to help students at UNM study geology. “My geological research led to
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the discovery of the Santa Fe impact crater and eventually to an honorary doctorate degree in geology,” McElvain said. “I continued my research, and in addition set up a foundation for the study of impact cratering. The foundation has helped fund students in their investigation of the possible impact structures near Santa Fe, N.M., and other areas around the world and solar system.” Dena Kinney, Honorary Degree Committee chair, said nominees who set up scholarships or foundations or do other community service projects are strong candidates for an honorary degree. “The committee is looking for outstanding contributions in various areas such as science, cultural studies, improvement to the community and service — service is very important,”
Honorary degree nominations Deadline Oct. 9 Office of the University Secretary Scholes Hall, room 103 Graduation.unm.edu she said. Up to three honorary degrees are awarded each year, Kinney said, and past recipients include Tony Hillerman in 1990 and Gov. Bill Richardson in 1998. Kinney said that there aren’t any set criteria for nominees. “What you’re trying to achieve is recognition by your peers or others in the University and in the community,” she said. Kinney said University staff,
Jory Vander Galien / Daily Lobo Daniel Rolison, left, Jon Lens, center, and Miguel Jaramillo practice for their guitar ensemble class Monday at Popejoy Hall. The trio will perform with Seth Didomenico (not pictured) Nov. 18 at 7:30 in Keller Hall.
faculty or administration members cannot get honorary degrees, because recipients shouldn’t just be remembered for their time at UNM. Kinney said faculty, students, community members and people who aren’t affiliated with the University can submit nominations. University Secretary Vivian Valencia said the Honorary Degree
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Committee reviews and picks nominations, but the regents must approve recipients. The degrees are awarded at each spring commencement, she said. “Each honorary degree recipient sits on the stage at commencement as part of the platform group and is recognized individually by the (UNM) president,” Valencia said.
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