Daily Lobo 10/09/2023

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UNM releases annual crime statistic report

By Lily Alexander & Lauren Lifke @llilyalexander @lauren_lifke

The University of New Mexico released its Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) on Friday, Sept. 30. It includes 609 Clery crimes last year. There is no guarantee the report reflects all campus crime data. Pre-pandemic in 2019, there were 588 crimes. Hate crimes rose to 34 reported in 2022 compared to a reported two in 2019. 23 of these were

thefts related to sexual orientation, according to the report.

For the annual report, Clery coordinator Adrienne Helms is required to reach out to local law enforcement agencies — including but not limited to the Albuquerque Police Department — to request data on crimes that occur in UNM’s Clery geography but outside of UNM Police Department jurisdiction, she said. However, outside agencies are not required to provide any data.

“The Clery Coordinator relies on the information obtained from (local law enforcement) sources but

is not responsible if the information provided is inaccurate or omitted altogether,” the 2023 ASFSR reads.

It is difficult to acquire crime statistics from APD in part because of their high call volume and the lack of resources to examine the location of each report, Helms said.

The ASFSR contains all Clery crimes reported to UNM Campus Security Authorities (CSA) each calendar year, regardless of investigation or court status, according to the report. CSAs include campus police, security personnel, officials with significant responsibility for student

and campus activity and others defined in University policy.

Clery crimes must fall in one of four categories: primary offenses (including sex offenses and murder), Violence Against Women Act offenses, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action and hate crimes. These crimes must take place within Clery geography, according to the report.

The UNM’s Clery’s Geography, or boundaries of enforcement go beyond UNMPD’s jurisdiction. These areas include on and off-campus property owned or controlled by the school or a student organization, as

well as some public property near campus, according to the report.

“Essentially, if you walk into the bookstore and you’re on the public sidewalk, you’re not on campus anymore, but you’re in our public property Clery geography category,” Helms said.

The highest contributor to this year’s report was referrals for penalties for liquor law violations, of which there were 148 in 2022.The second-most prevalent crime in 2022 was motor vehicle theft, with 118 oc-

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Softball: Lobos show out during Fall Ball

By Thomas Bulger @ thomasbulger10

The University of New Mexico’s softball team played a double header against the New Mexico Highlands Cowgirls on Oct. 7.

No official box score was released so stats were kept by hand for game one by the Daily Lobo.

In game one, the Lobos defeated the Cowgirls 12-1. UNM’s offense exploded for runs in multiple innings. They earned 14 hits and seven walks.

Head Coach Nicole Dickson shared what she strives for in the team during Fall Ball and how it can be used to integrate newcomers.

‘‘(I look for) competitive, bouncing back kids who take advantage of opportunities. We’re playing a lot of people right now … What’s been fun is we have about 50 percent returners and 50 percent new kids, but everyone is blending in really well,’’

Dickson said.

The Lobos stole three bases on six attempts in the game. Last season, they were 6th in the conference in steals and attempts going 40-43. When asked if stealing is something Dickson is looking to incorporate more into the offense come spring, she said it has been something they have had an emphasis on in practice.

‘‘We’re trying to be more aggressive on the bases. We’ve got some kids who run really well so we’ve been focused in practice trying to get better jumps and getting them confident with stealing,’’ said Dickson.

UNM sent out three pitchers in the game, each having a great performance. Amber Linton started and went four innings; she gave up two hits. Freshman Brooke Umali came in for relief and went two innings, giving up just one hit. Taylor Snow closed out the final inning, giving up two hits

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ABQ Zine Fest - an annual celebration of DIY publications

By Detroit Kallunki @DailyLobo

Zines are small, self-published booklets that contain artwork, poetry, news and more.

Zines are frequently distributed on a small scale because of the doit-yourself nature of creation, Marya Errin Jones said – ABQ Zine Fest founder. Mass market publication can be a difficult process, so for many creators, self-publication is the best way to make their voices heard.

Albuquerque once had a pro-

Inside this Lobo

Ciccontti: OPINION: 2023 men’s basketball non-conference predictions (pg. 4)

Grossetete: Iosotopes moving onto bigger things and big leagues (pg. 4)

minent DIY scene, Jones said. Zine Fest was started as a revival.

“Albuquerque has a history of writing, publishing and anarchy. With the change of our world and the leaning toward capitalism, a lot of people have left Albuquerque,” Jones said.

Self-publication leaves space for freedom in ways that mass-market publication does not, Jones said. Because of the independent nature of zines, topics can be more freely chosen and communicated without as much worry about censorship, miscommunication and typos.

Zine Fest always takes place on the first Saturday of October, but the

location changes year by year. The migratory space is just another part of the fluid culture of zine creation and distribution. “You know when it’s going to pop up, but maybe you don’t know where,” Jones said.

UNM Graduate students Natalia Tuscano and Gustavo Garcia are proud “zinesters” who run Tierra y Libertad Zine Press. Their press is a collective run by graduate students across universities, focused on creating artwork with friends as well as sharing their experiences with a wider audience.

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Boe: SHAC shakes down midterm woes: offers free mental health workshops (pg. 5)

Treat: PHOTO STORY: Fall Frenzy (pg. 6)

Davidson: REVIEW: October starts off with Wilco (pg. 7)

Secor: OPINION: Childhood scary movies that haunt me all fall (pg. 8)

Smith: PHOTO STORY: GEO goes to Bandelier (pg. 10)

Isabella Frasco / @bellafrasco / Daily Lobo

(From left to right) ABQ Zine Fest Organizers Marya Jones and Liza Bley pose in front of their stall at the ABQ Zine Fest 12 on Oct. 7 at Explora in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Ella Daniel/ @ella_daniel7 / Daily Lobo Pitcher Taylor Snow (14) throws the ball to New Mexico Highlands at the Lobo Softball field on Saturday, Oct. 7.

curring on campus – a 55% increase from the 76 thefts in 2019.

Last year also saw an increase in aggravated assault — an attack meant to inflict severe bodily injury, often involving a weapon. There were 55 in 2022 and 17 in 2019.

UNM is in the process of integrating communication between the Albuquerque Police Department and UNMPD, Helms said.

Once Helms obtains more statistics from APD about crime on public property near campus, some aspects

“As graduate students, we understand the politics of publishing and the politics of knowledge production and dissemination,” Toscano said. “Zines are a fun, creative and popular (way to) share information that isn’t costly, privatized and can be accessible to a wider audience than a traditional book (might) be.”

of the crime report may change. The numbers under the “Public Property” column will likely increase.

UNMPD plans to get a new records management system called Mark43, Helms said, although no timeline was specified. This is the same system APD uses, so both departments will be able to see each other’s reports.

“That will actually streamline a lot of what we do,” Helms said. “We’ll have access to a lot of those reports that we can work on filtering out

For Tierra y Libertad Press, communication about Chicanx identity, cultural identity and politics is central. They also share stories about displacement, immigration communities and political movements in Mexico. They aim to give a platform to people who may not have access to the privileges associated with

throughout the year instead of asking them in one shot.”

The 2023 ASFSR outlines the required contents of Lobo Advisories and LoboAlerts. The 2022 report does not specify these requirements.

A LoboAlert should include information about the nature of an emergency and assurance that a follow-up will be sent when the emergency is clear, according to the 2023 report.

The 2023 report does not mention the required contents of the daily

mass-market publication.

“Oftentimes, in traditional publishing, our experiences and our voices aren’t at the center, so zine-making gives us that space to do so and to collaborate and to work with others,” Garcia said.

Zines are important to people across cultures for a variety of rea-

crime log while the 2022 report does.

Following the Daily Lobo’s reporting that found UNM’s daily crime log was missing data categories, which made it non compliant with the Clergy Act, the log now includes the missing categories, though some of the entries are still empty.

The 2022 ASFSR was reissued alongside the 2023 ASFSR. It was updated to reflect a discrepancy in some crime statistics for 2021.

“So many things influence the numbers, like the police resources,

sons. Primarily, people create zines as a way to communicate their lived experiences, or the lived experiences of others in a way that is often limited by traditional publishing, Garcia said.

“Zine-making gives us an opportunity to write about ourselves in our communities in a way where we have control of our power to be able to des-

changes in culture,” Helms said. “There are a million reasons why the numbers will fluctuate.”

Lily Alexander is a beat reporter at the Daily Lobo. She can be contacted at news@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @llilyalexander

Lauren Lifke is a beat reporter at the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at news@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @lauren_lifke

cribe and talk about the complexities of our experience,” Garcia said. Detroit Kallunki is a senior reporter with the Daily Lobo. They can be reached at culture@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @DailyLobo.

Cast: Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette, Olivia Williams After

Zine from page 1

Isabella Frasco / @bellafrasco / Daily Lobo University New Mexico graduate student Claudia Hermano shares their work at the ABQ Zine Fest 12 on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Explora in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Isabella Frasco / @bellafrasco / Daily Lobo Zines at the ABQ Zine Fest 12 on Oct. 7 at Explora in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Softball from page 1 but no runs.

The Lobos scored first in the bottom of the third inning. Runners on second and third, Ashley Archuleta doubled to score two and Chloe Yeatts followed it up with a double to score a run. Emma Bramson tripled to send her home to go up 4-0.

The Cowgirls lone run came in the top of the fourth inning. With runners on first and third, Highlands attemp-

ted to steal second and on the throw the runner on third took off for home scoring a run.

Lobos took over the game in the bottom of the fifth: scoring six runs. A balanced offense was featured throughout the game with most of the lineup earning a hit.

Outfielder Keyannah Chavez went 2-4 in the game but one of her outs was a pivotal bunt to move the runners

in scoring position. When asked about batting during Fall Ball, she said it’s about being aggressive yet selective.

‘‘I like to just be aggressive – chase after any good pitch – but you have to be selective, really selective at our at bats and wait for those ones,’’ Chavez said.

After the game, Rachel Hathoot was happy with the win but said Fall Ball is more about gaining repetition. She added on defense, getting to

make plays gets the team ready for the regular season.

‘‘In the fall, it’s all about learning so if we can have games now, it can only prepare us for spring … Live reps are huge at this point because we need to fine tune everything right now so that we’re ready come spring time,’’ Hathoot said.

The Lobos will host their Cherry and Silver series in Albuquerque

starting on Oct. 11.

Thomas Bulger is the sports editor for the Daily Lobo. He can be contacted at sports@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @thomasbulger10

Ella Daniel/ @ella_daniel7/ Daily Lobo

Utility player Jewels Hanawahine (9) fist bumps Assistant Coach Morgan Spearman against New Mexico Highlands at the Lobo Soccer Field on Saturday, Oct. 7. (left)

Ella Daniel/ @ella_daniel7/ Daily Lobo Infield player Morgan Spearman (3), infield Emma Bramson (20), and pitcher Brooke Umali (16) huddle against New Mexico Highlands at the Lobo Softball Field on Saturday, Oct. 7.

Ella Daniel/ @ella_daniel7/ Daily Lobo

Utility player Jewels Hanawahine (9) runs towards first base against New Mexico Highlands at the Lobo Softball Field on Saturday, Oct. 7. (above)

LOBO SPORTS

Opinion: 2023 men’s basketball non-conference predictions

By Francesca Cicconetti @ fran_cicconetti

Richard Pitino’s second year as Head Coach at the University of New Mexico proved to be a success. The Lobos were 14-1 in non-conference play and 22-12 overall – a major improvement from the 2021-22 season. Although the Lobos fell behind in conference play last year, they dominated in non-conference and are on track to do so again this season.

Nov. 6 Texas Southern, HomeLast Season: 14-21

Isotopes moving onto bigger things and big leagues

By Ryan Grossetete @DailyLobo

Seven players from the Isotopes have made their Major League Baseball debut this year and have been called up for a current active roster position on the Colorado Rockies. The list includes former Isotopes players, Evan Justice, Karl Kauffmann, Riley Pint, Victor Vodnik, Julio Carreras, Hunter Goodman and Brenton Doyle. Justice, Kauffmann, Pint and Vodnick are all rookie pitchers for the Rockies. Carreras plays third base, Goodman plays first and Doyle is a center fielder.

Goodman, 23, only played 15 games with the Isotopes. He moved

through the minor leagues to the majors in just two years. He had a .371 batting average with 62 at bats while in Albuquerque.

While with the Rockies, Goodman debuted on Aug. 27, 2023 and has a batting average of .200 and slugging average of .386. He has played in a total of 23 games with 70 at bats.

Goodman is ranked as the 12th best prospect for the Rockies, according to MLB. In 2022, he was named the Rockies’ Doug Million Minor Player of the Year, thanks to his performance in Double-A.

Doyle was another player who had a short stay in Albuquerque. He played a total of 21 games with the Isotopes throughout both the 202223 seasons. He had a batting average

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The first home game of the season will be a win for the Lobos against the Southwestern Athletic Conference Champion. The Tigers and Lobos have not played each other since 2015. Both teams finished the previous season on a loss and are hungry for a win. The season opener will be a chance for the Lobos to show how they’ve grown and improved throughout the off season.

Nov. 9 Saint Mary’s, Away - Last Season: 27-8

This should be a competitive win for the Lobos. Last season, UNM overcame the Gaels in a close game, 69-65. With the Gaels’ top scorer from last season gone, the Lobos have the opportunity to show off their athleticism and come home with a win again this year.

Nov. 16 UT Arlington, HomeLast Season: 11-21

The Lobos will be victorious at home against the Mavericks. The Mavericks only averaged 66.4 points per game last season, and with their top scorer gone and a lot of newcomers on the roster, the Lobos will send them back to Arlington with a loss.

Nov. 21 Toledo, Neutral - Last Season: 27-8

The Lobos will come out strong against the Rockets and should be able to pull off a close win for UNM. The Rockets are ranked number one

in the Mid American Conference, but with the MAC being a less competitive conference than the Mountain West, the Lobos shouldn’t succumb to Toledo.

Nov. 22 Rice, Neutral - Last Season: 19-16

The Owls made it to the quarterfinals of the CBI last season and will ultimately give the Lobos their first loss of the season. The two teams had identical three point shooting averages of .352 last season. Both teams will leave it all out on the court, but Lobos will fall just short of a win.

Nov. 24 Pepperdine, NeutralLast Season: 9-22

Pepperdine finished the 2022-23 season on a five-game losing streak. With the Waves having a fairly new roster and the Lobos being the stronger team all around, UNM will finish up the Ball Dawgs Classic with a win.

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of .306 with 49 at bats during the 2023 Isotopes season.

Doyle has played in a total of 126 games and has had 399 at bats while with Colorado. He debuted on April 24, 2023 and finished with a batting average of .203 and with 10 home runs.

Kauffmann is the rookie to spend the most time on the mound for the Rockies – debuting on May 19, 2023. He has started in three games and pitched in 11. He has an earned run adverage of 8.23 and 16 strikeouts in 35 innings.

With the Rockies having a record of 59-103 – the lowest win-loss percentage for the club thus far –they can look forward to what is next with their future prospects with the Isotopes.

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Drew Romo, Joe Rock and Aaron Schunk are all ranked top 30 prospects for the Rockies franchise, according to MLB. They are all current players for the Isotopes.

Romo is ranked at nine on the top prospects list and was assigned to the Isotopes on Sept. 19, 2023 from the Rockies Double-A team. He played only four games with Albuquerque with a BA of .353.

Rock is ranked at 16 as a lefty pitcher. He was assigned to the Isotopes right before the season ended on Sept. 23, 2023. He only played one game and pitched 2.2 innings.

Schunk – ranked at 27 – was with the Isotopes all season long. He played in a total of 116 games with a BA of .290 and 14 home runs.

Rock and Romo are expected to move up to the Major Leagues as soon as 2024, according to MLB.com. Schunk’s estimated league jump was this year but he continued to stay on the Isotopes.

Both the major and minor leagues’ regular seasons are over. The Isotopes finished with a record of 68-82 and the Rockies finished with 59-103. Opening day next season for the Isotopes is March 29, 2024. The Rockies will have their first Spring Training game on Feb. 23 and opening day for MLB is March 28.

Ryan Grossetete is a freelance reporter at the Daily Lobo. He can be reached with sports@dailylobo.com

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SHAC shakes down midterm woes: offers free mental health workshops

By Jaymes Boe @DailyLobo

Stress, anxiety and an existential crisis or two – feelings that college students are all too familiar with, Traye Holland said – a workshop leader and Mental Health Trainer & Development Specialist for Student Health and Counseling. As midterms approach, these feelings come crashing through campus once more.

To combat these concerns, SHAC offers a free mental health workshop to students called “Surviving Midterms.” The webpage is “designed to teach students study skills and selfcare tips,” according to their webpage.

SHAC will continue to host free mental health workshops throughout

the semester covering similar topics.

“Exams are stressful,” Holland said. “I’m a college dropout. I went to another college immediately after that (associates program), and I was struggling with a lot of mental health issues … I was stressed out.”

The workshop discussed methods for identifying and dealing with stress and anxiety. These methods include positive self-talk, breathing exercises and more general self-care tips such as getting proper sleep, time management and having a healthy eating schedule.

The workshop was structured as a slideshow presentation and offered room for more specific questions from attendees. The presentation included information for those that may not have the knowledge or vocabulary regarding stress and anxiety.

“I didn’t necessarily know they were mental health issues at the time because I didn’t have the language for it,” Holland said. “This (workshop) allows me to talk to students about strategies that I wish I had.”

For Holland, these workshops are not just about helping students through a singular struggle, but to give students the tools they need to go through the other stuggles life has in store.

“My biggest hope with these workshops is I always want to provide skills, not only (the skills) that students can use in college, but also skills they can use outside of college for the rest of their lives,” Holland said.

Any student with questions or concerns regarding mental health is welcome at SHAC’s health promo-

tions offices located on the plaza level, no appointment required, Holland said. For those experiencing a more urgent need for resources or someone to talk to, the Agora Crisis Center is free, confidential and their phone line is open 24/7.

Other resources available include the app TimelyCare. Being an online healthcare portal, it is a way for students to reach out to providers and to receive education on mental health and self-care. The app is free for anyone enrolled at UNM and it offers 24/7 access to its resources, including scheduling appointments and online counseling.

UNM Health’s Assertive Community Treatment is also available through referral for those in need of at-home care. “The ACT team delivers

psychiatric counseling and other community services to the homes of patients who have struggled with traditional outpatient care,” UNM Health’s website reads – a service designed around in-home care for those that deal with more difficult episodes concerning mental health.

While the topic of mental health remains a growing discussion, education on access to such resources remains an integral part of the conversation.

Jaymes Boe is a freelance reporter for the Daily Lobo. He can be reached at news@dailylobo.com

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REVIEW: October starts off with Wilco

By BillyJack Davidson @BillyJackDL

October is arguably Albuquerque’s biggest month of the year, thanks to Balloon Fiesta. There was no better way to kick it off than to see a rock ‘n’ roll show.

On the night of Oct. 1, Wilco – an alternative rock band – performed at the Kiva Auditorium to a sold out crowd of enthusiastic fans.

The Kiva Auditorium is located in the Albuquerque Convention Center. It offers a calm and relaxing venue with comfortable seating and a wide stage for all to see. But, fans found no time to sit during their performance;

everyone couldn’t help but stand and dance. The audience was full of a wide range of ages from folks who have known Wilco their whole life to parents bringing their kids to see the show for the first time.

It was certainly rock ‘n’ roll, including an epic performance from drummer Glenne Kotche on their hit song “Via Chicago.” However Wilco feels they should be put into a category of their own because the sound they produce also provides a calming feeling.

Wilco was formed in 1994 by singer-songwriter and guitarist Jeff Tweedy and bassist John Stirratt. Wilco has gone on to release 13 studio albums, including “Cousin,” which was released this past Sept.

Albuquerque was the fourth stop on the “Tour To Infinity” – their newest album – and it seems like the band is only picking up speed.

The band consists of Tweedy on vocals and rhythm guitar, Nels Cline on lead guitar, Stirratt on bass, Kotche on drums, Mikael Jorgenson on keyboard and Patrick Sansone who is a multi-instrumentalist – changing from keyboard to guitar or other percussion instruments. There was not a single unengaging member on stage; all of them performed on such a level that made the show brilliant to those who hadn’t seen Wilco before. There wasn’t a moment where you could take your eyes off of the stage. Staring at the expertise of lead

guitarist, Cline, performing exceptional twenty minute long solos on songs such as “Impossible Germany,” the crowd was captivated. The dually dynamic and artistic lighting and backdrop that displayed huge kaleidoscopic displays behind the six musicians held the audience just the same.

On top of the expert-level musicality of each song, Tweedy’s soft vocals and poetic lyrics set the tone for the night. While Tweedy is the front man of Wilco, he released over twenty studio albums in total throughout his career and published three of his own original books. Tweedy’s most recent book, “How To Write One Song,” was available in the merchandise section of the venue.

Oct. 1 was Wilco’s first ever performance here in Albuquerque and the band members were happy to perform to the crowd of jovial fans.

The show ended like a sustained note of an electric guitar in such a way that left an afterglow effect on the audience, making everyone go home with huge smiles on their faces.

BillyJack Davidson is a beat reporter at the Daily Lobo. He can be reached at culture@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @BillyJackDL

BillyJack Davidson / Daily Lobo / @BillyJackDL Wilco performs their recent album, “Cousin,” at The Kiva Auditorium Sunday, Oct. 1.

OPINION: Childhood movies that haunt me all fall

By Elizabeth Secor @ esecor2003

Everyone has movies from their childhood that have stuck with them — often mildly traumatizing or outright terrible. Three of my favorite fall scary movies fit that description: “Coraline,” “Monster House” and “Practical Magic.”

Coraline

“Coraline” is a fan favorite, and with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 90% and a fan score of 74%, that is no surprise.

The claymated movie follows young Coraline (Dakota Fanning) as she moves to a new home and discovers another world – one containing her “other” mother. As Coraline gets pulled deeper into this world, more dangers appear and she is soon left fighting for her and her parents’ lives.

“Coraline” is a movie that, to this day, scares me when I watch it, even though I have every twist and jumpscare memorized. The storyline stands out even as an avid watcher in my twenties. I am drawn into the fantastical “other” world Coraline enters and I’m on the edge of my seat as it falls apart around her.

The storyline is not the only part of this movie that makes it one of my go-to scary movies, but also the sheer beautey of the animation.

“Coraline” is a claymation film that is impressive enough on its own, but when taking in the film and how ut-

terly amazing the scenes are, it makes my jaw drop at the idea of how much work went into the film.

The animation fits the creepy vibes of the movie and elevates it. There will always be something unsettling about claymation – at least for me – and I could not imagine the film any other way.

Years down the road, I think I will always find myself tuning in to watch “Coraline” when the season turns just right.

Monster House “Monster House” was a movie that I was obsessed with when I was little. It was my go-to Halloween movie and I would sit and watch it repeatedly.

“Monster House” follows a young boy, DJ (Mitchel Musso), and his two friends, Chowder (Sam Lerner) and Jenny (Spencer Locke), as they spy on DJ’s neighbor, Nebbercracker (Steve Buscemi), and conclude that his house is a monstrous sentient being. They’re also right.

The opening scene of the girl

biking through all the falling leaves is peak fall vibes, and the story starting a day before Halloween makes it even better.

The storyline turns devastating towards the end as the audience learns that the house is possessed by Nebbercracker’s wife, and that for years, Nebbercracker has been a grumpy old man to protect both his home and the lives of the neighborhood.

The people in the movie are portrayed in a claymation-style, which is impressive given the movie is

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Chinese American Citizens Alliance

Albuquerque Chapter Presents

The 7th Annual Albuquerque

Chinese American Film Festival

“CHINESE AMERICAN PIONEERS”

Saturday October 21, 2023 @ the South Broadway Cultural Center 1025 Broadway Blvd SE, ABQ, NM

Chinese American Citizens Alliance Albuquerque Chapter

actually computer-animated.

Aside from the movie being creepy, it is also fairly humorous. There are many times throughout when I find myself genuinely laughing.

As more and more is learned about the house and its monster qualities, the movie gets scarier and scarier. One of these moments shows, Bones (Jason Lee), being drawn into the house that is shown having a uvula, which still sticks with me to this day.

Recently having rewatched it, the movie does not scare me the same as it did when I was little, however, it still stands up as a favorite.

Practical Magic

Halloween movies from my childhood would not be complete without a movie that was definitely not for children, “Practical Magic.”

The film “Practical Magic” follows sisters Sally Owens (Sandra Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Nicole Kidman) who are witches under a family curse that plagues them; any man who falls in love with them will die. The conflict of the film is when the sisters kill Gillian’s abusive boyfriend and he begins to haunt them.

“Practical Magic” always gets me in the fall witchy mood, just in time for the spooky season. This movie features scenes that are genuinely terrifying, like Gillian’s ex coming back and possessing her, which leads

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Chinese American Citizens Alliance Albuquerque Chapter Presents

Presents

The 7th Annual Albuquerque Chinese American Film Festival

The 7th Annual Albuquerque Chinese American Film Festival “CHINESE AMERICAN PIONEERS”

“CHINESE AMERICAN PIONEERS”

Saturday October 21, 2023 @ the South Broadway Cultural Center 1025 Broadway Blvd SE, ABQ, NM

Films this year include: “American Revolutionary: Grace Lee Boggs”, “A Tale of Three Chinatowns”, “Blurring the Color Line”, “Anna May Wong”, and “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the TenRings”

Saturday October 21, 2023 @ the South Broadway Cultural Center 1025 Broadway Blvd SE, ABQ, NM

Films this year include: “American Revolutionary: Grace Lee Boggs”, “A Tale of Three Chinatowns”, “Blurring the Color Line”, “Anna May Wong”, and “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”

Admission is free and all films are in English.

Films this year include: “American Revolutionary: Grace Lee Boggs”, “A Tale of Three Chinatowns”, “Blurring the Color Line”, “Anna May Wong”, and “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”

Admission is free and all films are in English.

Admission is free and all films are in English.

Free Meet & Greet with Director Lisa Mao

Free Meet & Greet with Director

Sunday 10am @UNM

Free Meet & Greet with Director Lisa Mao Sunday 10am @ UNM

Lisa Mao Sunday 10am @ UNM

Courtesy Photo/ IMDB

Stills from “Practical Magic,” “Coraline,” and “Monster House.” Photo courtesy of IMDb.

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to an exorcism – a moment that is both scary and devastating.

While scary, it also has happy fall vibes following the incident; they “clean” the house of Gillian’s ex by sweeping him out, which makes for a joyful scene. It also does have a

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Nov. 29 Louisiana Tech, HomeLast Season: 15-18

The Lobos should manage a win at home against Louisiana Tech. Both teams suffered losses to the Wyoming Cowboys last season, but the Lobos overcame the Cowboys at their second meeting and should pull off a similar close win against the Bulldogs.

Dec. 2 New Mexico State, HomeLast Season: 9-15

After the cancellation of last year’s matchups and having to forfeit the last portion of the 2022-23 season, the Aggies have not played a game since they lost to Grand Canyon University. With newcomers on the team and a brand new coaching staff, the Lobos will win this home court matchup and send the Aggies back to Las Cruces with a loss.

Dec. 6 UC Santa Barbara, Home - Last Season: 27-8

The Gauchos are currently ranked second in the Big West and will be the ones to give the Lobos their second loss of the season. The Lobos and the Gauchos are a pretty even match-up when comparing last season’s statistics, but even with the Lobos higher point and rebound averages, they will need to dominate on the court if they want to overpower the Gauchos.

Dec. 9 Santa Clara, NeutralLast Season: 23-10

The Broncos will be a hard team for the Lobos to go up against, but it

significant romantic subplot between Sally and the police investigator, Gary (Aidan Quinn).

The movie ends with one of my favorite “witchy” quotes and something that cements “Practical Magic” as a memorable childhood film: “Always

will be a close win for UNM. Last season, the Broncos lost to San Jose State in non-conference play and both times to Saint Mary’s in conference play — both teams the Lobos had competitive wins against last year. With some fresh faces on the Broncos roster, if the Lobos stick to what they know, they should take the win.

Dec. 15 New Mexico State, AwayLast Season: 9-15

Without the adrenaline from the fans at The Pit, the Lobos could struggle, but this will be another win for UNM. If the Lobos maintain their rebound and three point averages from last season, they can beat the rival Aggies.

Dec. 20 UC Irvine, Home - Last Season: 23-12

The Anteaters are ranked number one in the Big West, but the Lobos will be the ones to walk off the court with a win. This will be a good matchup between two competitive teams with similar 2022-23 season stats, but the Lobos will take the win at home.

Dec. 29 Eastern New Mexico, Home - Last Season: 17-12

The Lobos will dominate the visiting Greyhounds. With the standout team UNM has, there is no question that the Lobos will overpower the Greyhounds on the court. With the Lobos average of 80.9 points per game last season and the Greyhounds with 74, there is no

throw spilled salt over your left shoulder. Keep rosemary by your garden gate. Add pepper to your mashed potatoes. Plant roses and lavender, for luck. Fall in love whenever you can.”

So now, when the leaves change colors and a chill is in the air, I love

competition between the two New Mexico teams. The Lobos will finish the first half of the season on a win before beginning conference play.

With this prediction, the Lobos will finish non-conference play 11-2 with two wins against the New Mexico State Aggies and a major win over a top Big West school.

The fans showed up and showed out for their team last year, averaging 11,411 fans per home game — the second most in the conference. If Pitino keeps the momentum rolling like last season, fans are sure to be cheering on the Lobos every step of the way again.

Francesca Cicconetti is a beat reporter at the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at sports@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @fran_cicconetti.

to snuggle up in bed, watch scary movies from childhood and have fun reminiscing. These three movies are always sure to get me in the mood for spooky season.

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