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Outgoing regent pushes for neutral position on divestment from Israel

By Leila Chapa & Paloma Chapa @lchapa06 & @paloma_chapa88

On Dec. 19, after public comment during the final University of New Mexico Board of Regents meeting of 2024, Robert Schwartz became the first regent to formally speak publicly about University divestment from Israel. Students, faculty members and community members in support of Palestine have been speaking about the topic at Regents meetings since February.

The agenda for the Dec. 19 Regents meeting initially listed “Consideration of Administration Analysis of Recommendations Regarding Divestment from Israel and Certain Companies” as an action item, but it was later removed, according to an email from the Board of Regents’ office provided to the Daily Lobo.

During the meeting, Schwartz said that the decision to remove divestment from the agenda was “cowardly,” and that UNM should take a neutral position regarding divestment.

“I don’t know why the agenda item was removed, but everyone here deserves a discussion of this issue and a decision by the Regents,” Schwartz said.

He also suggested that UNM formally adopt the 1967 Kalven Principles, which were prompted by Vietnam War protests at the University of Chicago, according to the Chicago Maroon. The Kalven Principles state that a university should retain a neutral position in political movements out of respect for free inquiry and diversity of viewpoints.

“I’d spent hours looking at other university policies, so I just summarized what I thought were the most important points, because I’d reached in my own mind a settled conclusion about what the University should do, which is the same position that the president has taken and the (UNM Foundation) has taken,” Schwartz told the Daily Lobo.

Mitchell Freedman, a UNM graduate student who spoke during public comment, said he appreciated that Schwartz spoke up during the meeting.

“I think Regent Schwartz showed great courage in talking about the Regents’ failure to act and failure to really

discuss this openly,” Freedman said. Freedman said he disagrees with Schwartz’s stance on UNM not taking a position.

“I think it goes against what the Regents did in 1985 with South Africa,” he said.

Faculty members Jennifer Tucker and Justin Bendell read a statement on behalf of UNM Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine to the Board of Regents during public comment.

“We are demanding an orderly, transparent process toward divesting from Israeli occupation, war crimes and genocide, one with a clear timeline that fully engages students, faculty, and staff,” the statement reads.

UNMFSJP also said that UNM’s disclosure of its investments provided in August 2024 was “inadequate.”

“Transparency is a pillar of democracy and the foundation for trust between UNM administrators and students, faculty and the greater community,” Tucker said during public comment.

According to the statement from UNMFSJP, the disclosure of the UNM

Foundation’s investments listed securities but did not specify the individual investments or provide information about the companies.

The UNM Foundation has the obligation to invest in what will bring the “greatest return,” according to Schwartz.

“If the return is larger in a way that is politically unpopular — it involves an oil stock, the defense industry or any other political reasons — then we still have an obligation to maximize that return to students,” Schwartz said during the meeting.

The Daily Lobo asked Schwartz if it would be financially possible for UNM to divest specifically from companies like BlackRock, which owns shares in defense contractors including Elbit Systems Ltd.

“Of course we could — we have the legal right to do that,” Schwartz said. “I wouldn’t do it as a matter of policy, just because I think that we should do whatever maximizes the value for students. That’s the only thing I think we should ask, because otherwise we get entangled in political debates where we shouldn’t be making decisions.”

On Dec. 31, 2024, Regent Schwartz’s term as a regent ended after he served for six years. He said he hopes his replacement shares his

views on divestment.

“The University should be where debates are taking place,” Schwartz said. “Everybody should be on equal footing when they take on an issue. If we declare the winner first, we declare who’s morally right, and we’re discouraging that debate.”

About 50 people attended the Dec. 19 Regents meeting in support of Palestine. Some students, faculty members, staff and community members chanted “Disclose, divest, we will not stop, we will not rest” and “Free Palestine” when the meeting concluded.

Three people were removed from the meeting by UNM Police Department officers after speaking up during Schwartz’s statement. One of them — a student — was handcuffed.

In a Jan. 3 press release, it was announced that Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham nominated Christina Campos and Patricia Williams to the UNM Board of Regents.

Leila Chapa is the social media editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at socialmedia@dailylobo. com or on X @lchapa06

Paloma Chapa is the multimedia editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at multimedia@dailylobo. com or on X @paloma_chapa88

City Council passes resolution to prohibit overnight camping in public spaces

By Leila Chapa & Paloma Chapa

Last month, the Albuquerque City Council voted to pass ordinances O-24-56 and O-24-58, which prohibit camping in tents or any other structure intended for spending the night in parks and public spaces.

During a city council meeting on Dec. 16, 2024, O-24-56 passed on a 6-3 vote and O-24-58 passed on a 5-4 vote. Some public commenters expressed concerns about how the ordinances would impact Albuquerque’s unhoused population.

Both bills were sponsored by city councilor Renée Grout, who represents District 9. Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller did not sign either bill but did not exercise his veto power,

meaning both bills went into effect.

According to O-24-56, the purpose of the ordinance is to “preserve the environmental features of the City, allow more efficient park refuse collection, more effective and unhampered custodial care of the premises, and protect the health and welfare of the citizens of the City.”

The purpose of O-24-58 is to “prevent harm to the health and safety of the public and to promote the health, safety and welfare of the City by keeping streets, sidewalks and other public property clear of encampments and to prevent the use of public property in a manner that interferes with the rights of others to use the areas for their intended purposes,” the ordinance reads.

Violators of O-24-56 will be subject to the City’s general penalty, which is a fine not more than $500, imprisonment for no longer than

90 days, or both, “unless a different specific penalty is provided,” according to § 1-1-99.

Grout introduced O-24-56 by telling meeting attendees that it was about all citizens of Albuquerque.

“There are 560,000 people that live in Albuquerque; there are about 1% or 5,000 people that live on the streets, and that’s very sad to me — that’s 5,000 too many,” Grout said. “We spend a lot of money trying to help these people … I also know that we have to listen to everybody in our city.”

Public comment took place before each ordinance was voted on.

During public comment for O-24-56, Alicia Robinson-Welsh said the bill “effectively criminalizes any citizen who does not have a home to go to tonight.”

Steven Holman, who publicly commented in favor of O-24-56, said that

both bills would help make parks and open space safer for children, families, pet owners and communities.

Public commenter Sarah TevisTownes spoke against O-24-58.

“Just because people complain about the tents, doesn’t mean that the people in the tents are actually dangerous,” she said. “The goal should be actual safety, not the perception of it.”

Albuquerque resident Deandre Littlepage lives in a tent near Uptown. Littlepage said he’s been trying to get “help and housing” from Albuquerque Community Safety, a City department composed of behavioral health first responders.

“They just haven’t been able to help me,” he said. “It’s just been a struggle and it’s getting cold out there; a lot of people are dying.”

Littlepage spoke to the Daily Lobo at Target, where he said he was looking for a blanket for his tent and a baby

bottle for his puppies, Forty and Cripp.

“I just pray that they just help us before they try to remove (my tent) and get us housing vouchers for a hotel or something,” Littlepage said.

Littlepage said the police usually come early in the morning to make him move his tent.

“Just put us into apartments so we can be off the streets,” he said. “It’s hard for us to even get off drugs if we don’t have a place to lay our head.”

Leila Chapa is the social media editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at socialmedia@dailylobo. com or on X @lchapa06

Paloma Chapa is the multimedia editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at multimedia@dailylobo. com or on X @paloma_chapa88

UNM students, faculty members and community members carry signs and flags in support of Palestine during the final Regents meeting of the fall semester at the Student Union Building Ballroom on Dec. 19, 2024.

Leila Chapa / Daily Lobo / @dailylobo

Guild Cinema January preview

By Elijah Ritch @dailylobo

Here are a few of the exciting films that Albuquerque’s Guild Cinema will screen during the remainder of this month.

Over the past 93 years, horror maverick Tod Browning’s 1932 classic “Freaks” has built a reputation as one of the most notorious films of all time. Set in a run-down traveling circus, the film follows a group of disabled carnival workers who must contend with abuse and exploitation from their employers, the ableism of their able-bodied coworkers, and the cruel jeers of circus attendees.

Considered too disturbing upon its release, the film only exists in a truncated, 64-minute version, with Browning’s original cut considered lost, according to the Criterion Collection. Over the decades, “Freaks” developed a cult following, and can be seen as a pioneering work in the representation of disabled people on screen. Truly the original midnight movie, the Guild will present “Freaks” at 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 18.

From Jan. 24-27 at 8 p.m., one of

By Emmett DiMaruo @dailylobo

On Tuesday, Jan. 7, Lost Cultures Tea Bar in Albuquerque hosted another Open Art Night: an evening occurrence from 6 p.m. through 10 p.m. every Tuesday. On these evenings, local art is combined with the social atmosphere of the tea bar.

Open Art Night is a communitybased art event. Anyone may stop by Lost Cultures Tea Bar and bring their

the year’s most talked-about films can be seen at the Guild. “Babygirl,”

starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson, has been generating considerable buzz online since production began, with fans of the erotic thriller commending the film for renewing interest in the once-dominant subgenre.

As per usual, Kidman delivers a raw and gutsy performance, which earned her the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the

in September. “Babygirl” was directed by Halina Reijn, who previously helmed the 2022 horror comedy “Bodies Bodies Bodies.” Both films were released by the independent distribution company A24.

Every year, the Library of Congress selects 25 films that are deemed to be “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant” for inclusion in the National Film Registry. One of the films inducted in 2024 was “Powwow Highway.”

own art project from home or begin a new one.

The tea bar website describes the event as a place to “connect and grow the local art scene over some pots of tea or non alcoholic beverages.”

Open Art Night is free to attend.

Bartender Keyanna Carson said the event draws varying amounts of attendees, and at times it can be quite busy.

Carson provided watercolor kits, water, tempera paint sticks and paper, and explained how the tea bar

provides art supplies that people can use. Event attendees can also come in with their own mediums.

Along with a bar, there is a selection of tables attendees can sit at to work on their projects.

The tea bar often sees groups of regulars, according to Carson. Among the regular attendees on Jan. 7 was local artist Nia Reyna.

Reyna worked with alcohol markers and watercolors that evening. The Daily Lobo asked if there is any par-

Released in 1989 by director Jonathan Wacks, “Powwow Highway” is a road movie/buddy comedy about two Cheyenne men from Montana, Buddy and Philbert, who embark on a road trip to Santa Fe to bail Buddy’s sister out of jail.

Starring Gary Farmer, who has acted in beloved works such as “Smoke Signals” and “Reservation Dogs,” Wacks’s film is a milestone in Indigenous cinema, kicking off the wave of independent Indigenous films that were made in the 1990s. The Guild will screen “Powwow Highway” in honor of its induction into the National Film Registry, and as a part of the theater’s recurring Indigenous Cinema series. The film can be seen on Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. Jan. 28-29 at 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., the Guild will show “Lyd,” a documentary about the titular Palestinian city, which was directed by Rami Younis and Sarah Ema Friedland. Referred to in the film as “the city that connected Palestine to the world,” Lyd is depicted as a city that is rich with thousands of years of history, which the documentary traces from ancient times to the present day.

ticular inspiration that she comes to the Tuesday art nights with.

“Just wing it,” Reyna said.

She also brought a friend who was new to Open Art Night.

The art community is small and many artists know each other, according to Reyna. As a result, Reyna said she often sees people she recognizes at the event.

The Lost Cultures Tea Bar website states that it hosts local artists monthly “to give demonstrations and advice on

“Lyd” shows the effects of the Nakba — the Arabic word for the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians — in vivid detail. In a strikingly unique artistic choice, the documentarians imagine what Lyd would look like in a liberated Palestine, which further highlights the damage that has been done to Palestinian history and culture.

Esteemed Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar’s first Englishlanguage feature film “The Room Next Door” can be seen Jan. 31-Feb. 3 at 3:15 p.m. and 8 p.m. Starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, the film depicts the relationship between two friends from youth who reconnect under unusual circumstances. At the Venice Film Festival, “The Room Next Door” was awarded the Golden Lion, the festival’s top prize.

Almodóvar, who is in his fifth decade of filmmaking, has developed his own intricate visual and narrative cinematic language — one that is instantly recognizable for fans of his work. He tells the stories of women and Queer people with a

how to use their preferred mediums.” Open Art Night combines local artistic communities and the atmosphere of a bar space into one experience. People come and go with different artistic styles and expressions, perhaps returning the following Tuesday.

Emmett DiMauro is a freelance reporter for the Daily Lobo. He can be reached at culture@dailylobo.com or on X @dailylobo

The sign for the Guild Cinema in Albuquerque advertises upcoming showings on Nov. 3, 2024.

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Venice Film Festival

1920s-themed musical ensemble performs at Wheels Museum

By Addison Fulton @dailylobo

On Saturday, Jan. 11, the Wheels Museum in the Albuquerque Rail Yards hosted a show by 3 On A Match Kabarett, a 1920s-themed musical duo comprised of lead singer Tina Panaro and pianist Brad Clement.

The duo provided an immersive historical performance, embodying two performers in a German cabaret club around the 1920s. Both were dressed in era-appropriate costuming and the set was decorated with 1920s paraphernalia and red curtaining. The songs included only live vocals and piano accompaniments and were all roughly period-accurate

lounge jazz songs in English, German and French. Clement and Panaro have been performing as 3 On A Match for almost nine years now, Clement said. The two originally met when they were members of other groups that had toyed with the cabaret aesthetic, but never fully committed.

“One of the members of the group that I played with really wanted to forge ahead with an exclusive period piece like this … he has since left the group,” Clement said. “But because we had been doing other songs — other material from those shows — we decided to incorporate it into this.”

The name “3 On A Match” came from an urban legend that circulated

around World War I. It was said that if three soldiers tried to light their cigarettes on the same match, the first cigarette would alert the enemy, the second would allow the enemy to take aim, and the third soldier would be shot. The myth itself, Panoro explained, is false, but was perpetuated by match companies hoping to increase the speed at which customers went through packs.

The third soldier in 3 On A Match’s performance was a mannequin dressed as a soldier missing an arm.

“I think the thing about 3 On A Match that people have a hard time with is we are historical and a lot of people are not familiar with this mu-

Native American Student Art Show highlights Indigenous youth creativity

By Elijah Ritch @dailylobo

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque is currently hosting the 44th Annual Native American Student Art Show. The art show features the works of Indigenous youth from kindergarten through 12th grade who attend schools all across New Mexico.

The exhibition opened on Nov. 23 and can be seen through Feb. 6.

This year, the show’s theme is “Water is life.”

“For Native American youth in New Mexico, this year’s exhibition activates a responsive avenue to channel their understandings of the vitality and sustaining force of water into innovative and artistic

expressions,” a placard in the exhibition room reads.

All of the pieces in the art show are an exploration of what this prompt entails. They range from literal portrayals, which represent the importance of water to Indigenous communities, to abstract interpretations of the theme.

The art show is also a contest, which is judged by multiple individuals and organizations. These include NSRGNTS, a local Indigenous artist collective; Sonny Ray Olguin, a student in the University of New Mexico’s Museum Studies graduate program; and the NMINSPIRES and CHANGES centers, two organizations based at UNM that focus on the impact of climate change on New Mexico.

The exhibition consists of three different categories: Drawing & Painting/2D, Design & Collage/2D and Sculpture & Ceramic/3D. These categories are further split up by grade, with each group organized into K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12.

There are first and second place prizes for each category, as well as an overall Best of Show award.

Artists are able to put their work up for sale, thus making them eligible for the new NM-INSPIRES & CHANGES

Purchase Award, courtesy of the aforementioned environmental organizations. One artist in the Drawing & Painting/2D category and one in the Design & Collage/2D category will be awarded this prize.

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Lead singer Tina Panaro performs with 3 On A Match Kabarett at the Wheels Museum on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Art is displayed on the wall at the 44th Annual Native American Student Art Show at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center on Friday, Jan. 10.

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LOBO SPORTS

Men’s basketball: Lobos remain undefeated in conference play with win over Aztecs

By Jaden McKelvey-Francis @dailylobo

Defense was the order of the day. Coming into the game on Saturday, Jan. 11, the San Diego State University Aztecs were ranked sixth nationally in defensive efficiency. Their defense did not disappoint, as they held the Lobos to 35.8% from the field and only 21.4% from beyond the arc.

However, the Lobos’ defense was equally impressive. The Lobos came out with energy bolstered by the sold-out crowd of about 15,500 fans, eventually winning the game 62-48.

The Lobos ended the game with seven steals and nine turnovers, compared to San Diego’s 14 turnovers. The 48 points scored by the Aztecs were their lowest of the season so far, according to ESPN.

The Aztecs had similar shooting splits to the Lobos as they shot 35.4% from the field and 31.3% from deep.

The Lobos’ defense was held together by guard Tru Washington and forward Mustapha Amzil.

Amzil, despite a rough performance during the previous game against the University of Wyoming Cowboys, was able to bounce back. He finished the night with a doubledouble, two assists and two steals.

Head Coach Richard Pitino praised him after Saturday’s game.

“Stay confident and put in the work — that’s where you get your confidence from, and Mustapha does that,” Pitino said.

Washington provided full-court defense and energy for the Lobos. He also lit an early offensive spark with two quick threes to give New Mexico a lead.

“I just feel like my best games for me come from defense first,” Washington said. “I don’t start on offense.”

Washington finished the game with 13 points, five rebounds and one steal.

Despite the Aztecs trying to limit star guard Donovan Dent, he still led the Lobos in scoring with 16 points. The junior surpassed the prestigious 1,000-point mark early in the second half on a fast break layup. He joins teammates Amzil and Nelly Junior Joseph as active Lobos with over 1,000 career points.

The Aztecs’ defensive scheme revolved around switching on all screens to protect the lane and prevent penetration off of the pickand-roll. This created mismatches down low, where Junior Joseph was being guarded by a smaller player. This created multiple opportunities for the Lobos to grab offensive rebounds over smaller defenders.

The Lobos dominated on the offensive board, ending with 18 offensive rebounds compared to

the Aztecs’ three.

“They knew they had to defend and rebound to win the game, ‘cause offense was going to be hard to come by,” Pitino said.

When the Aztecs chose to doubleteam the post after the entry pass to Junior Joseph, there were open passes to either the strong corner or to the weak side for threes. However, the Lobos struggled to make many open 3-point attempts, going only 6-28.

In the second half, the offensive struggles continued for both teams. The Aztecs were unable to make a field goal. The drought was mostly fueled by players off of the Lobo bench.

Despite their recent success, the Lobos are trying to stay hungry, according to Washington.

“We got the win today but we’re going to treat it like a loss, get back to practice and just keep grinding,” Washington said.

The Lobos will look to continue their win streak on Tuesday, Jan. 14 when they hit the road to visit the San José State University Spartans. This will mark the second time these two teams have matched up this season; the first time, the Lobos secured a rocky win at home 83-77.

Jaden McKelvey-Francis is a freelance reporter for the Daily Lobo. He can be reached at sports@dailylobo. com or on X @dailylobo

Women’s basketball: Lobos take care of business against Wyoming Cowgirls

By Rodney Prunty @rprunty05

On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the Univer-

against the University of Wyoming Cowgirls. Each team came into the game on a three-game winning streak. It was exciting down to the final buzzer, as the Lobos secured a 73-67 victory.

With the win, the Lobos moved their record to 11-6 on the season.

The first quarter was a slow start for

the Lobos. They couldn’t get the offense going early on, and defensively couldn’t stop Wyoming in the paint.

Luckily for the Lobos, they were able to go on an offensive stretch later in the quarter. This helped them build a 16-15 lead to close out the first.

That stretch of offense for the Lobos

persisted throughout the rest of the game; they found their groove from there on out. Guard Vianè Cumber explained why she thinks that happened.

“Everybody just came together: coaches, players,” Cumber said. “Everybody gathered together, got all on the same page and brought energy.”

The second quarter was back and forth between both teams. The Lobos’ offensive production kept them ahead but their inability to stop Wyoming in the paint kept the game tight. The Lobos led 37-33 going into halftime.

The third quarter resembled the second quarter almost to a tee. The Lobos showcased great offense but were still losing the battle in the paint. The Lobos held on to a 53-51 lead going into the fourth and final quarter.

When the fourth quarter began, the Lobos changed the pace of the game. Their defense came to life for a brief period, which helped the Lobos get ahead by 7 points with just under seven minutes left of play.

Wyoming attempted to cut down the score, but the Lobos’ offensive output

remained strong. The Lobos closed out the game victorious.

A major contributor to the night’s success was guard Destinee Hooks, who had 20 points on 9/16 shooting. She had four assists. Cumber was also an important contributor to the win, with 16 points shooting 50% from the field, along with four rebounds.

After the win, the Lobos are on a fourgame winning streak and have won six out of their last seven games since losing to New Mexico State University. Head Coach Mike Bradbury didn’t attribute the team’s current success to specifically bouncing back from that game.

“We just came back to work and knew we had to get better,” Bradbury said.

The Lobos lost their next game against the University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebels 88-73 on Saturday, Jan 12.

Rodney Prunty is the sports editor for the Daily Lobo. He can be contacted at sports@dailylobo.com or on X @rprunty05

sity of New Mexico women’s basketball team had a Mountain West showdown

The bench reacts to a 3-pointer against San Diego State University at The Pit on Saturday, Jan. 11. The Lobos won 62-48.

Lobo center Nelly Junior Joseph (#23) battles at the net against San Diego State University at The Pit on Saturday, Jan. 11. The Lobos won 62-48.

Lobos guard Destinee Hooks (#3) attempts to score facing away from the net against Wyoming State University at The Pit on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The Lobos won 73-67.

Lobos guard Destinee Hooks (#3) cuts inside, attempting to score against Wyoming State University at The Pit on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The Lobos won 73-67.

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By Addison Fulton @dailylobo

I expected to hate it.

In November 2024, Universal Pictures released a new film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical “Wicked,” starring drama actress Cynthia Erivo and pop star Ariana Grande. I thought this was another case of cash-grabbing, stunt-casting and dragging the name of something I’ve loved since elementary school through the mud.

Blessedly, I was completely wrong.

The film looks stellar, to begin with. Everything from the costumes to the sets to the CGI animals is full of life. The color pallet is dreamy and vibrant. At some points, to some viewers, the colors may seem washed out, but the pastels and overexposure lend an

otherworldliness to Oz — something it’s had since 1939 that “Wicked” did not allow it to lose.

I especially loved the film’s big, unapologetic musical numbers. Several numbers feature huge, seemingly school-wide choreo routines. Students stand on tables, twirl through hallways and improvise percussion with books and silverware.

It’s a breath of fresh air in contrast to other movie musicals — 2024’s “Mean Girls” and 2021’s “Dear Evan Hansen” come to mind — which seem to have shunned choreography as a concept. These films beg you to forgive and forget that you’re watching a musical, but “Wicked” leans into its concept fearlessly.

The film adaptation does not change much of “Wicked” the musical’s story because it doesn’t have to. “Wicked” remains timeless and timely.

The film notably only covers the first act.

“Wicked” follows the story of Elphaba — the Wicked Witch of the West — and Glinda — the Good Witch — through their time at Shiz University. Elphaba is the bastard child of the governor, who is shunned for her green skin. She is, however, unnaturally talented at magic.

Glinda is a selfish and spoiled young woman with no natural magical gifts, but a desire to learn. She and Elphaba are paired as roommates who loathe each other at first, but slowly grow close.

Eventually, Elphaba is invited to the Emerald City by the Wizard of Oz. But upon meeting the wizard, Elphaba discovers he is a fraud. The wizard has also been imprisoning and stripping speech from the animal citizens of Oz, who can usually

speak. Elphaba cannot abide by this, so the wizard declares her an enemy of the state, forcing her to flee west.

The story of a talented marginalized woman being shunned and villainized by a snake-oil salesman from the American midwest, all because she tried to speak up for those being unfairly treated, feels all too true.

The friendship between Glinda and Elphaba dominates the runtime, yet at moments it still feels rushed.

Several scenes highlighting the characters’ growth and relationship were left on the cutting room floor, and I wish the film had included them.

Despite the film’s two-hour 40-minute runtime, these moments were needed. Cut something else

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Photo courtesy of IMDb.

By Nate Bernard @natebernard14

Perfect for a dark and stormy night with popcorn and wax vampire fangs — hopefully not at the same time — is the original 1922 “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror” directed by F. W. Murnau. The movie bests the 2024 remake “Nosferatu,” directed by Robert Eggers, in every way possible. It’s not even a contest, it’s a bloodbath.

While some younger people might only recognize the original Count Orlok — the vampire known as Nosferatu — from the SpongeBob SquarePants episode “Graveyard Shift,” the 1922 Orlok is sure to change that SpongeBob smile to a shriek with his eerie and unsettling presence.

Throughout his scenes, the lanky but terrifying Orlok towers over his victims with his bushy eyebrows, black coat, sharp but few teeth and long, claw-like fingers. This differs greatly from the 2024 Orlok, not only because the newest Orlok was nude. The original felt less like a campy movie monster and more like a horrifying entity ready to drain the blood of his victims.

The 1922 film masterfully used makeup, prosthetics and camera angles to display the stalking Orlok without the use of CGI, as the technology was not available at the time. The prosthetics emphasize Orlok’s haunting features without overdoing it.

The practical effects of the 1922 “Nosferatu,” although primitive compared to our modern technology, do a greater job at immersing the audience in the world of 1838 Europe than the remake could.

The original “Nosferatu” is a silent film, meaning there is no sound or dialogue present. Title cards only add to the atmosphere, as well as the gritty, jerky motions of the film, which transport the audience to the 1830s with techniques 100 years closer to its period. The modern film techniques used in the 2024 version, conversely, look identical to every other horror movie.

The 1922 original is undoubtedly original and authentic to this day.

The dialogue displayed on the title cards is unsettling and keeps audience members at the edge of their coffins. Early on in the film, one of Orlok’s minions, Herr Knock,

says to one of the protagonists, “You might have to go to a bit of trouble … a little sweat … a little blood,” before he ventures out to meet Orlok. While the dialogue of the film can seem silly at times, it’s silly in a way that is unique and absent from many million-dollar films today.

The yellow, blue, red and brown tints over the 1922 black-and-white film contribute to its immersive effect. As typically seen in German expressionist silent films of the time, these vibrant colors guide the audience to feel the horror felt in Orlok’s victims. Whenever a scene adopts a blue tint, a terrifying dream sequence occurs with an approaching Orlok with his claws extended.

Without this coloring, the 2024 film isn’t Nosferatu, it’s just a silly vampire movie.

To make up for the lack of sound, composer Hans Erdmann crafted a brilliant and unsettling score for the 1922 film. Although most of the original score was lost, the remaining score was crafted out of Erdmann’s other music. The result is beautiful, with light flutes and violins during happy scenes and harsh staccato

By Elizabeth Bolke @dailylobo

On Dec. 29, 2024, former President Jimmy Carter died in Plains, Georgia in the home that he shared with his wife Rosalynn Carter. During Carter’s 100 years of life, he impacted the United States with his political and nonprofit work.

Carter was the 39th president of the U.S., serving from 1977-81. In 1979, Carter established the U.S. Department of Education with the purpose

of strengthening the federal commitment to ensuring equal access to education, improving education quality and making federal education programs more accountable to the president, Congress and the public, according to the ED.

A year prior, in 1978, Carter signed the Middle Income Student Assistance Act into law which established greater financial aid for low-income and middle-income students.

Carter also passed the Alaska National Interest Lands Con-

servation Act of 1980, which established 13 national parks, 16 wildlife refuges and 26 wild and scenic rivers, according to Politico. One of these was the country’s largest national park: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Alaska.

Carter’s permanent protection of more than 56 million acres in Alaska more than doubled the land area protected under the National Park Service, according to the National Parks Conservation Association.

In 2016, Jimmy Carter was awarded the title of honorary

national park ranger for his exceptional contribution to the National Park System, according to the National Park Service. After his presidency, Carter worked for nonprofit organizations including Habitat for Humanity. At Habitat for Humanity, Carter and his family helped build more than 4,300 homes, according to CBS.

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Entertainment Guide

Monday

Ancora Cafe and Bakery

TCG (Trading Card Games)

All-Day Event

Hours: 6 AM - 9 PM, 148 Quincy St NE

Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Cafe

Chai Happy Hour 3-5pm

Monday: 8am-8pm 2201 Silver Avenue SE

Big Ass Cookies

Order delicious sweets online!

@bigasscookiesllc oterolane@yahoo.com 505-550-9478

Birthright of Albuquerque

Providing love, support, and hope to woman both before and after childbirth.

www.birthright.org/albuquerque

New Volunteers Always Welcome Monday 10AM-1PM 3228 Candelaria Rd NE

Enchanted Botanicals

Medical Monday! Medical patients receive 20% off entire purchase 3417 Central Ave SE

9 AM - 9 PM

JC’s New York Pizza Dept. Buy Pizza, Wings and more with LoboCash through Grubhub

11 AM - 10 PM

215 Central Ave, NW 87102 (505) 766-6973

Mama and the Girls

Cannabis Dispensary and Education Center

8 AM–10:30 PM

915 Yale Blvd SE Ste B

Quirky Used Books & More

Books, Puzzles, Stickers, Mugs, Etc. Mon: 11am – 6pm 120 Jefferson St NE

Sunshine Theater

Check out sunshinetheaterlive.com for more showings! www.sunshinetheaterlive.com/ 120 Central Ave SW, 87102

Test With Truman Be Empowered. Know Your Status.

Walk in HIV Testing Monday: 8am-noon 801 Encino Pl NE

Tuesday

Ancora Cafe and Bakery

Taco Tuesday - All-Day Event

Hours: 6 AM - 9 PM, 148 Quincy St NE

Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Cafe

Chai Happy Hour 3-5pm Tuesday: 8am-8pm 2201 Silver Avenue SE

Big Ass Cookies Order delicious sweets online! @bigasscookiesllc oterolane@yahoo.com 505-550-9478

Birthright of Albuquerque

Providing love, support, and hope to woman both before and after childbirth. www.birthright.org/albuquerque New Volunteers Always Welcome Tuesday

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Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Cafe

Chai Happy Hour 3-5pm

Wednesday: 8am-8pm

2201 Silver Avenue SE

Big Ass Cookies

Order delicious sweets online!

@bigasscookiesllc oterolane@yahoo.com

505-550-9478

Birthright of Albuquerque

Providing love, support, and hope to woman both before and after childbirth.

www.birthright.org/albuquerque

New Volunteers Always Welcome

Wednesday 10AM-1PM

3228 Candelaria Rd NE

Enchanted Botanicals

Wax Wednesday! All Concentrates And Carts 25% off 3417 Central Ave SE

9 AM - 9 PM

JC’s New York Pizza Dept.

Buy Pizza, Wings and more with LoboCash through Grubhub

11 AM - 10 PM

215 Central Ave, NW 87102 (505) 766-6973

Mama and the Girls

Cannabis Dispensary and Education Center

8 AM–10:30 PM

915 Yale Blvd SE Ste B

Quirky Used Books & More

Fiction & Nonfiction

Wed: 11am – 6pm 120 Jefferson St NE

Sunshine Theater

Check out sunshinetheaterlive.com for more showings!

www.sunshinetheaterlive.com

120 Central Ave SW, 87102

Test With Truman

Be Empowered. Know Your Status. 801 Encino Pl NE 505-272-1312

Thursday

Ancora Cafe and Bakery

Open Mic Night at 5:30 PM

Hours: 6 AM - 9 PM, 148 Quincy St NE

Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Cafe

Chai Happy Hour 3-5pm

Thursday: 8am-8pm

2201 Silver Avenue SE

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Big Ass Cookies

Order delicious sweets online! @bigasscookiesllc oterolane@yahoo.com 505-550-9478

Birthright of Albuquerque

Providing love, support, and hope to woman both before and after childbirth. www.birthright.org/albuquerque New Volunteers Always Welcome Thursday 10AM-1PM 3228 Candelaria Rd NE

Enchanted Botanicals

Preroll Thursday! Discounted Blunts and Infused Prerolls 3417 Central Ave SE 9 AM - 9 PM

JC’s New York Pizza Dept. Buy Pizza, Wings and more with LoboCash through Grubhub 11 AM - 10 PM 215 Central Ave, NW 87102 (505) 766-6973

The Lobo Living Room Presents...

Swiftie-nomics: The Art, Industry, and Influence of Taylor Swift Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 5 p.m. UNM School of Architecture and Planning

George Pearl Hall Register now: unmalumni.com

Mama and the Girls Cannabis Dispensary and Education Center 8 AM–10:30 PM 915 Yale Blvd SE Ste B

Quirky Used Books & More

Books, Puzzles, Stickers, Mugs, Etc. Thu: 11am – 6pm 120 Jefferson St NE

Sunshine Theater

Check out sunshinetheaterlive.com for more showings! www.sunshinetheaterlive.com 120 Central Ave SW, 87102 Test With Truman Be Empowered. Know Your Status. Walk in HIV Testing

Thursday: 5pm-7pm 801 Encino Pl NE

Friday

Albuquerque Little Theatre View the 95th season! albuquerquelittletheatre.org

Ancora

Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Cafe Chai Happy Hour 3-5pm Friday: 8am-8pm

2201 Silver Avenue SE Big Ass Cookies

Order delicious sweets online! @bigasscookiesllc oterolane@yahoo.com 505-550-9478

Enchanted Botanicals Flash Flower Friday! Discounted Platinum Strains

6 PM - 8 PM 3417 Central Ave SE 9

JC’s New York Pizza Dept. Buy Pizza, Wings and more with LoboCash through Grubhub 11 AM - 12 PM 215 Central Ave, NW 87102 (505) 766-6973

Mama and the Girls Cannabis Dispensary and Education Center

8 AM–10:30 PM 915 Yale Blvd SE Ste B

Quirky Used Books & More More than 16,000 Used Books Fri: 11am – 6pm 120 Jefferson St NE

Sunshine Theater The Emo Night Tour

January 31st 2025 | 8:00pm $17 | 8:00pm Doors | 18+ Ages 120 Central Ave SW, 87102 Test With Truman Be Empowered. Know Your Status. 801 Encino Pl NE 505-272-1312

Saturday

Albuquerque Little Theatre View the 95th season! albuquerquelittletheatre.org

Ancora Cafe and Bakery Sober UFC Fight Night Hours: 6 AM - 9 PM 148 Quincy St NE

Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Cafe Chai Happy Hour 3-5pm Saturday: 8am-8pm 2201 Silver Avenue SE

Big Ass Cookies Order delicious sweets online! @bigasscookiesllc oterolane@yahoo.com 505-550-9478

Providing paid job-skills training to those in recovery through our non-pro t cafe & bakery.

Mon-Sat: 6am - 9pm Sun: 8am - 4pm 148 Quincy St NE, Albuquerque, 87108

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reverence for classic Hollywood melodramas, which can be seen in his extravagant set designs and glossy color palettes, as well as his frequent allusions to other literary

and cinematic works. His first feature-length film in English marks a milestone in the career of one of the world’s most renowned filmmakers. A complete list of the Guild’s up -

3 On A Match from page 3

sic,” Panaro said.

While not explicitly political, the songs and show had many implied political themes, with jokes and songs harkening the current American political landscape to the fall of the Weimar Republic — the progressive German government that immediately preceded Adolf Hitler’s regime.

Student art from page 3

Additionally, this year marks the debut of the IPCC People’s Choice award. A ballot and ballot box are provided for museum patrons to vote for their favorite artwork, regardless of genre or age categories.

‘Wicked’ from page 5

or commit to being a three-hour film. “Avengers: Endgame” did it, so can you. The true highlight of the film is what I’d initially been most scared of: the performances.

Grande’s Glinda is charming, bright and unapologetic. Other approaches to the role have been self-aware, with the actor — and therefore character — seeming to understand that they are a deconstruction of and satire on the “golden child” and “mean girl” ar-

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cello during scary scenes.

In the beginning of the film, one of the protagonists, Thomas Hutter, travels to Transylvania to Orlok’s castle in the mountains. During his travels, the audience is immersed in steady snare and powerful oboe that replicates the sounds of the Balkans.

If you set aside the general atmo-

The members of 3 On A Match described their show as a “glimpse into history because it repeats itself.”

The most political song, as declared by 3 On A Match, was a number called “Tamerlan” by Rudolf Nelson and Theobald Tiger. The song is about Tamerlane, a notorious Turco-Mongol conqueror. The song, originally written in 1922, discussed the brutality of

A quote in the exhibition room sums up the 44th Annual Native American Student Art Show: “Water is a mainstay of Native American art. We see the representation of water in beings like the frog, the tadpole

chetypes. Grande’s approach is more sincere throughout, making the jokes funnier and the heartwarming moments sweeter, because she is so real. Grande’s vocals are at their best. She sounds extraordinary, whether she is operatic and pure or singing a more grounded, enunciated and almost nasally homage to Chenoweth’s original whiny witch. I think, given the popularity of the overly-autotuned sound that dominated the 2010s pop scene, it is easy to forget how truly tal-

sphere and almost everything else in the 1922 “Nosferatu,” the remake does have the original beat in terms of the theme of sexuality. While sexuality is an undertone in the 1922 “Nosferatu,” with lines like “Your wife has a lovely neck,” its remake emphasizes the theme and makes it inseparable from the story.

This consistent theme helps au -

coming showings can be found on its website.

Tamerlane’s conquest and regime and thereby tacitly discussed the behavior of other dictators or warmongers.

“Warfare throughout history has been a lot about people trying to gain power,” Clement said of the number. “I mean, that’s going on in Gaza; it’s going on in Ukraine.”

The other song with ties to the current American political landscape was

and the dragonfly alongside marks of rainfall. In pottery, the water jar is a foundational vessel. On paper, many artists paint images of nearby rivers using watercolor. In both Native American art and life,

ented Grande is as a vocalist.

Her physical comedy is also second-to-none. She flounces through the film with playful, airy movements, almost resembling a tropical bird’s mating dance. Her expressions are whimsical and bold, lending her an almost cartoonish sincerity.

As much as this movie reminded us that the pop star is a talented singer across styles, it reminded us that Grande cut her teeth on Nickelodeon physical comedy. Glinda is Grande at

diences understand Nosferatu’s intentions, which was more difficult in the original. The remake does well with establishing the theme early and bolstering it until the film’s climactic end.

The combination of the eerie visual style, expressive use of color and Erdmann’s evocative score in the 1922

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“How Can You Tell An American?” by Kurt Weill and Maxwell Anderson, which explained that the hallmark, defining trait of an American — more than looks, language or eating habits — was his disdain for authoritarianism and desire for freedom.

Clement said the show keeps with “the current political climate, not just in America, but all over the world.”

water is ever-present and carries creative expressions throughout places of home.”

On Jan. 24, 3 On A Match Kabarett will perform their act as a free show at the Southside Library in Santa Fe.

Addison Fulton is the culture editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at culture@dailylobo.com or on X @dailylobo

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her best, with “Wicked” allowing her to combine every skill she’s honed in her 15 years in the spotlight.

Erivo is also perfect as Elphaba. Erivo opts to play up Elphaba’s vulnerability and yearning for acceptance, rather than her well-earned cynicism. Her performance is tender and honest, through and through. Your heart constantly aches for her in the best way.

The 2024 “Wicked” adaptation is a swankified take on a beloved story. The aesthetics, narratives and per-

“Nosferatu” creates an experience that bites into the viewer, transcends the limitations of its time and continues to lurk in the minds of audiences today. For those seeking a true vampire experience, the 1922 classic remains a must-watch. It’s not just a film, it’s an experience that has staked its claim and survived for over a century.

formances perfectly balance magic and realism for a delightful, lengthy cinematic experience. I cannot wait for part two.

Addison Fulton is the culture editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at culture@dailylobo.com or on X @dailylobo

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SATURDAY

High Technology Materials

10:00 – 11:00am Leonid Miroshnik, Interdisciplinary Engineering, presents “Liquid Induced Phase Seperation In III-V Heterostructures.”

FRIDAY

Capital Fools Popejoy Hall

7:30 – 9:30pm Capitol Fools takes the spotlight with their witty political satire, spoton impressions, and laugh-out-loud material. Ticket prices range from $25-$70.

Contra Forma

X-Theatre, FAC

8:00 – 10:00pm Contemporary dance, cochoreographed and produced by Elyse Fahey and Madrone Matysiak. The work features Albuquerque dance icons Donna Jewell and Eva Encinias, as well as Yjastros principal dancer, Kayla Lyall. Tickets $35-45

Sports & Recreation

UNM Men’s Basketball vs. Boise State

9:00 – 11:00pm

Art & Music

New Mexico Philharmonic: Mozart vs Salieri

Popejoy Hall

6:00 – 8:00pm Music featuring the Coro Lux Oratorio Society choir and soloists in Mozart’s Requiem as well as Rimsky-Korsakov’s mythical tribute to the rivalry between Mozart and Antonio Salieri. Tickets $30-90.

Contra Forma

X-Theatre, FAC 8:00 – 10:00pm Contemporary dance, cochoreographed and produced by Elyse Fahey and Madrone Matysiak. The work features Albuquerque dance icons Donna Jewell and Eva Encinias, as well as Yjastros principal dancer, Kayla Lyall. Tickets $35-45

MONDAY

Sports & Recreation

UNM Men’s Basketball vs. Fresno State The Pit 3:00 – 5:00pm

UNM Men’s Basketball faces off against Fresno State. Tickets are free for students but must be acquired online.

Men’s Basketball faces off against Boise State. Tickets are free for students but must be acquired online.

CURRENT EXHIBITS

Tamarind at El Zaguán

Through January 18

El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Rd

Apartment 2

An exhibition with works by Judy Tuwaletstiwa and hosted by the Tamarind Institute.

Oaxaca Ingobernable: Aesthetics, Politics, and Art from Below

Through March 14, 2025

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

Oaxaca Ingobernable: Aesthetics, Politics, and Art from Below, explores subversive representations of embodied resistance by Indigenous and Black Oaxacan communities in Mexico and the United States through collaborative artmaking practices and largescale relief prints, on view in the Hibben Center and Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico.

“Nothing Left for Me”: Federal Policy and the Photography of Milton Snow in Diné Bikéyah

Through May 3, 2025

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

This exhibition foregrounds Diné perspectives on the intersecting and ongoing legacies of both photography and American colonialism.

Ancestors

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

Permanent exhibit

Ancestors will lead you through those aspects of modern humanity that makes us unique and successful tracing the path of evolution through the past four million years.

People of the Southwest Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

Permanent exhibit

The exhibition celebrates the cultural history of the Southwest, especially the close relationship southwestern people have had with the land around them. Through time, the connection between people and land has produced a deep spiritual bond that continues today in the daily life of many communities

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