News
Spotlight: Kelsey Heileman
March 4Daily Lobo: Do you like it here at UNM? Kelsey Heileman: Yes and no. I wish that it was a little bit more academically rigorous.
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Governor's bill might give UNM $70 million
March 4Gov. Bill Richardson signed a $180 million bill in the SUB on Monday. The bill was part of the general obligation bond act that would give $70 million to UNM. About 10 percent of that money would be allotted for a potential dental intern program. David Harris, executive vice president of administration, said New Mexico residents will vote on the issue in November.
Culture
Studio lets students ditch stress for arts and crafts
Sara Cobble | March 4The ASUNM Crafts Studio in the bottom level of the SUB is a mystery to most students, studio technician Marie Gardner said. "It feels a little like being in a zoo sometimes," Gardner said. "Like people are pointing and saying, 'Look! Look at the artist.'" She said few students realize the studio is not an isolated group of artists.
Culture
Lost German dance comes to life on stage
March 4Rota is considered a lost dance. "It's an important part of our legacy - our dance history," said Mary Anne Santos Newhall, who is helping direct the 1930s German dance for the upcoming show "Rotation," put on by the UNM dance department. "A lot of things happened in that period of time.
Opinion
University fails to enforce existing anti-smoking act
March 4Editor, I'm glad to see interest rekindled in the discussion on banning smoking on the UNM Main Campus. For my money at this public institution, I want every opportunity to give my lungs and olfactory senses a break from carcinogens and foul odors. Let's face it: This is the 21st century and we now know what smoking does to both smokers and bystanders.
Culture
BSE calls for student nonfiction
Marcella Ortega | March 4Best Student Essays has extended its spring submission deadline to Monday. The deadline for submissions is now March 10. BSE publishes all genres of nonfiction writing, foreign language nonfiction writing and photo essays. "Students can submit to us nonfiction of any type, whether it's been written for UNM coursework or outside of class," BSE editor Jay Reidy said.
Opinion
Albuquerque's cronyism drives out talented people
March 4Editor, Albuquerque is a fascist entity. What do I base this opinion on? Albuquerque's insular and parochial nature - the utilization of fear by local politicians and an unaccountable police force that is hyper-reactive. Albuquerque is a parochial town, insular and bubble-like.
News
Summit opens discussion of UNM budget allocation
March 3The associate vice president of Student Life recommended that UNM not renew its contract with Aramark. Walter Miller said no decision has been made on which company will receive the new contract. But he said he will not recommend Aramark. The Board of Regents will make a final decision on the contract at its March 12 meeting.
Sports
3 seniors to leave their legacy
March 3Tuesday night's battle with UNLV will mark the last regular-season home game in the careers of J.R. Giddens, Jamaal Smith and Darren Prentice. Here is a breakdown of the seniors' final seasons: J.R. Giddens Giddens has been outstanding this season, averaging 15.
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Building represents bond of fraternity
Xochitl Campos | March 3The small, unassuming structure on University Boulevard and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue is shrouded in mystery to most people. Some think it houses the campus water sprinkler system, while others mistake it for a storage shed. But the real purpose of the building is known to only 30 male students on campus.
Opinion
The Iraqi people are freer than any time since 1983
March 3Editor, Joachim L. Oberst's diatribe in Thursday's Daily Lobo is the typical drivel of the hate-Bush people. Not until the last sentence of the fifth paragraph does he say anything that gives us an inkling of the issue - "a genocidal war based on blatant lies.
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Administrator supports ending Aramark contract
Brandon Call | March 3Students, staff, faculty and administrators met in the SUB on Friday to talk about the budget for the 2008-09 fiscal year. President David Schmidly said this year's budget will include about $1.8 billion. "We don't get all of our money from the state of New Mexico," he said.
Opinion
Unsatisfied with Aramark? Mom can pack your lunch
March 3Editor, As a student and an employee of Aramark at La Posada, it is interesting to me how vitriolic some people can become when the subject is their belly. First, facts, my fellow students. After all, that is why we are here, is it not, to be buried under all the tired old facts that keep this white man's institution afloat? Sonic is the one food concession that has no connection to Aramark.
News
AP Briefs
March 3Gov. Richardson not sure if he'll make endorsement SANTA FE (AP) - Gov. Bill Richardson remains undecided on whether to make an endorsement in the Democratic presidential race, but said Sunday the party needed to unify behind a nominee to avoid a protracted and negative campaign.
Opinion
Race, ethnicity shouldn't hinder access to education
March 3Editor, I want to correct a statistical error in Alberto Belmares' letter in Monday's Daily Lobo. I just looked at the 2007 U.S. Census that he quotes. It is not that 13 percent of the college degrees went to Hispanics but 13 percent of Hispanics have college degrees, compared to 29 percent nationwide.
Sports
Sports in Brief
March 3Softball UNM used solid pitching and defense to sweep Oklahoma State at home this weekend. The Lobos improved to 9-5 on the season and have won five games in a row. UNM won Friday's season-opener 5-4 in dramatic fashion, as Sara Loeffelholz hit a walk-off double in the seventh inning to break a 4-4 tie.
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Greek Week aims to give back to community
Brandon Call | March 3UNM will find out which of its seven sororities and 11 fraternities is the best during Greek Week competitions this week. "It's all about bragging right," said Jacob Salmon, public relations chairman for Greek Week. "There's not any kind of trophy or anything rewarded to the winning house, just the knowledge that you are the best chapter on campus.
Opinion
Cutting salaries could pay for a new food provider
March 3Editor, This letter is in response to Jamie Koch's comments published in the Daily Lobo on Monday in the story regarding the controversy over Aramark's food contract with UNM. From the comments, it is easy to pick out verbiage which reflects Koch's political past.
Sports
Tournament bid could hinge on UNLV game
Andre van der Merwe | March 3The UNM men's basketball team has a chance to make a statement before entering the Mountain West Conference Tournament when it faces UNLV on Tuesday at The Pit. In the first meeting this season, the Rebels beat the Lobos 79-60 at the Thomas and Mack Center, which is hosting the MWC Tournament for its second consecutive year.
Sports
Lobos look to end season with strong performance
Steven Fernandez | March 3When UNLV came into The Pit on Feb. 2, Amy Beggin went off for a career-high 26 points, and the UNM women's basketball team cruised to a 96-64 win. But when the Lobos travel to UNLV on Tuesday, coach Don Flanagan said he will be more concerned with how his sophomore point guard handles the ball than how many points she puts up.
