Editor,
I have just returned from a visit to the UNM campus for a weekend of activities. I have to say I am extremely disappointed with the negative and pessimistic approach the Daily Lobo has taken with its sports coverage. Focusing on the football so absolutely negatively with no regards for the athletes and the effort they are giving on the field is so apparent in every article. In is a known fact they have struggled, but have you no other approach to the news coverage of this team? Do you really think the average student on the campus’s opinion — which everyone’s you printed was negative towards the coach or team — is really helping? How about the other sporting events? Did the Daily Lobo purposely leave out of Tuesday’s paper that there was a rivalry match for volleyball against New Mexico State?
Does your school not promote the Rio Grande Rivalry? Do you think your sports coverage is not news worthy unless there is controversy? There are obvious changes to the Daily Lobo since last year and years past. One of which I see is the managing editor. I can say it was a bad change from the many people I spoke with last night at the volleyball match. Cheer up people! Spread the word not the gloom!
Joanne Michaelsen
Community member
Editor’s note: Joanne, please be advised the Daily Lobo covered the UNM volleyball team’s match against New Mexico State. You can pick up a copy of Wednesday’s paper at Marron Hall or read the story online.
