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TEDxABQ explores diverse experiences By Hannah Eisenberg @DailyLobo The TEDxABQ event at the Albuquerque Convention Center this weekend discussed the connections humans can draw from their different lives and experiences through mutual understanding, patience and the willingness to listen. More audience members than seats filled the auditorium to listen to 14 speakers and six performers from various cultural and educational backgrounds speak about important discoveries in their lives. The event began with a violinist, Phoenix Avalon, performing segments of his favorite classical pieces. He spoke of his journey to understand how he, as a classical violinist, can fit into today’s fastpaced, technology-driven society. Avalon spoke of the emotional expression he feels playing the violin as a means of connection to what some consider an outdated music. He discovered the relationships one can build through music as he played at the bedside of his favorite teacher in the last days of her battle with breast cancer. Olivia Gatwood, a poet, performed after Phoenix. She made the audience squirm in their seats as she began to recount through poetry her first experience using a tampon. Although her story revolved around elements of queer identity, girlhood and body image, by the end of her poem she had the entire
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Issa Nyaphage talks about the power art has to save lives on Sept. 9, 2017. This year TEDxABQ 2017 featured 18 speakers ranging from entrepreneurs, scientists, artists and leaders from the community.
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Lobos finish just short of comeback Training helps students counter DACA repeal By Cameron Goeldner @goeldfinger Three quarters of stagnant offense and a big night from New Mexico State quarterback Tyler Rogers resulted in the New Mexico Lobos losing the Rio Grande Rivalry for the second year in a row. Things got off to a quick start in the game, as UNM’s Tyrone Owens fumbled on the second play from scrimmage. The Aggies recovered in Lobos territory and quickly capitalized on the turnover with a touchdown. However, things got sticky on the extra point as the Aggies fumbled the snap, and Jalin Burrell returned it 98 yards for the Lobos to notch two points. From there, things slowed down — the teams exchanged punts until New Mexico State broke through again. NMSU quarterback Rogers launched a pass to midfield that went off the fingers of a UNM defender and into the arms of Izaiah Lottie. The wide receiver took the ball into the end zone for an 81yard touchdown pass. This time, the Aggies were able to convert the
extra point to put the score at 13-2, where it remained through the end of the first quarter. Rogers came through with an impressive effort for the Aggies, passing for 401 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Lobos head coach Bob Davie was very complimentary of the fourth-year quarterback following the game. “I think he’s really good, I do,” Davie said. “He’s a fourth-year guy with a really good surrounding cast. It’s hard to find guys like number 16; he’s for real. I think they have a good scheme. I think they have been together now for five years — they have good players, good coaches and I think he’s really a good quarterback. When he doesn’t turn it over, he’s difficult. I thought our defense hung in there, honestly, they really did.” The second quarter started with a strong drive for the Lobos, who marched 56 yards down the field but had to settle for a 23-yard field goal from Jason Saunders following a defensive stand by the Aggies. Both sides were careless with the football at times, which was highlighted by a sequence early in the second quarter where the
Lobos forced an NMSU fumble but gave it right back 17 seconds later when Richard McQuarley dropped the pitch from Lamar Jordan. The Aggies were able to cash in on that turnover as well, adding a field goal to put them up 16-5. After forcing a Lobo punt, the Aggies marched deep into UNM territory but nearly gave it away when Jake Rothschiller forced another fumble. But the Aggies were to recover the the loose ball and eventually end the drive with a touchdown. Undisciplined play hurt the Lobos again in the final minutes of the half, as a hold nullified a touchdown return on the kickoff from Elijah Lily. And instead of scoring on a potential game-changing play, UNM was forced to punt on the ensuing possession. UNM had another opportunity, following a short NMSU punt, to put points on the board and end the half on a positive note. But quarterback Lamar Jordan threw an interception when he took a chance down the right sideline and the teams went into the locker
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By Madison Spratto @Madi_Spratto More than 200 people gathered in the Rodey Theater on the University of New Mexico’s Main Campus on Friday, Sept. 8 for a Know Your Rights training. Sponsored by the UNM Sanctuary Campus Working Group, the training was held in response to the recent decision made by President Donald Trump to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy. “DACA itself was an executive action; it was not law,” said Eduardo Esquivel, education equity organizer for the New Mexico Dream Team and a biochemistry major at UNM. “We knew from the beginning that it was something up in the air — that is, wasn’t going to stay forever.” Anyone with DACA benefits expiring before March 5, 2018 must apply for a two-year renewal by Oct. 5. 2017, Esquivel said. UNM School of Law is offering free assistance from attorneys for students looking to renew their
DACA paperwork. “There (are) a lot of things that could happen in the coming months and the coming weeks,” Esquivel said. “I don’t want to be alarming, but I want to be realistic.” UNM professors have taken a stance on the decision. “We must be ready to step up in different ways and different capacities to protect and defend our students,” said Irene Vasquez, UNM professor and Chicana and Chicano Studies department chair. “Today we are beginning a discussion on these possibilities.” The training showcased several speakers who talked about what individuals can do for undocumented UNM students. “I came, because I wanted to get as much information as I can so that I can help my students or fellow graduate students or anyone that needs it,” said Tori Cárdenas, a graduate student and teaching assistant for the English department. Rebekah Wolf, an attorney for the New Mexico Immigrant Law
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