Editor,
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox recently visited UNM where he gave two presentations to describe his background and work during his presidency. The Daily Lobo failed to cover the event except to provide one image of questionable quality on the front page. The day Fox delivered his speech and attended a Q&A, Lobo News Editor Pat Lohmann took the time and print space to write about protests concerning Fox’s visit and quote his detractors.
Lohmann didn’t think it was important to cover either of Fox’s presentations to present a balanced perspective of what the former Mexican president had to say related to what was reported from those opposed to his campus visit. University campuses have long been places of thoughtful debate. I was pleased that the University community came out and engaged in meaningful dialog and peaceful, respectful protest. I regret that the Daily Lobo editorial staff thought it was more important to cover the State Fair and cultural events unconnected to UNM than to cover a visit from a former head of state.
Carolyn Gonzales
University Communication and Marketing Staff
Editor’s note:
For Monday’s article “Speaker’s fee raises eyebrows,” Pat Lohmann sought comment from the University Communication and Marketing staff, but at that time no representative was willing to give an interview.
He also sought, and did not receive, interviews with representatives from the Provost’s Office and the Latin American and Iberian Institute, which co-organized the event.
The Daily Lobo covered Fox’s presentation at Popejoy Hall. The video is available on our multimedia page at DailyLobo.com.
