The No. 64 UNM women's tennis team snapped a two-match losing streak with two wins at home this weekend. The Lobos defeated Boise State and Western Michigan to improve to 5-4 on the season. "We came back from Louisiana, and especially with that second loss, and I told the team, 'We need to have a good two weeks of practice,'" head coach Kathy Kolankiewicz said.
Editor, After reading Joachim Oberst's letter in Thursday's Daily Lobo, I can only assume his faith is one of hate and malice toward those who do not share his views. He is a stated instructor at UNM, but of what? Ten Ways to Bash Christianity? Here is a man who has complained about everything about the legitimate and legal presidency of President Bush.
Staff report UNM's budget for the 2008-09 fiscal year will be discussed today from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in SUB Ballroom C. The budget, which will go into effect on July 1, will be presented to the Board of Regents at its March 12 meeting. President David Schmidly said the goal of the summit is to discuss the recommendations of UNM's main constituencies: Associated Students of UNM, Graduate and Professional Student Association, Faculty Senate, Dean's Council and Staff Council.
More than 1,000 people walk, jog and play golf at the UNM North Golf Course. And that's one reason why the University must preserve it, said Sara Koplik, president of the North Golf Course Community Advisory Board. "It's such an important open space in the middle of the city," she said.
Students can learn about countries and their cultures without having to go farther than UNM. The World Language Expo 2008 will be hosted in Ortega Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The event will have presentations on languages and cultures from all over the world.
Senior lefty Jacob Norton flourished in his first start of the season, and the offense provided more than enough power. The UNM baseball team improved to 5-0 after beating Texas Tech 7-3 on Wednesday at Isotopes Park. Norton pitched 6 1/3 innings and gave up two runs on five hits and two walks, striking out three.
The historic Golden West Saloon caught fire at around 6 a.m. Thursday. Investigators have yet to determine the cause. Melissa Romero, spokeswoman for the Albuquerque Fire Department, said firefighters went into the bar to stop the flames. But the fire was too intense, so firefighters went outside to put it out, she said.
Editor, There must be a typo in the article, "University unveils diversity plan," published in the Daily Lobo on Thursday. The article quotes the U.S. Census and states, "Hispanics make up the largest ethnic group in New Mexico - 45 percent of the population.
Audrey Wilson Junior Art studio I think that there's a lot of things to take advantage of. You have a lot of different choices but not a whole lot of time between classes, so that's not a lot of time to go get food. Jeremy Torres Junior Physical education It's pretty good.
Editor, My dad was a referee throughout my childhood. I've heard rabid fans call him names that I wouldn't call my worst enemy. Because of that, I'm the last person to point a finger at an official for error or bias, as I know the kind of pressure they're under.
Editor, We've established it. Aramark's contract is up for renewal, and students are working to create new, healthier food options on campus. What appalls students so much is that it's the only food we have here and - my gosh - we eat the same food prisoners do.
Editor, Let the article in Wednesday's Daily Lobo be a rally call for all of us who want healthier lungs and are allergic to second-hand smoke. At least 80 percent of Lobos stay away from tobacco. UNM President David Schmidly should take steps to improve the lives of all visitors to our beautiful campus.
Staff report UNM's Sandy Fortner secured a spot at the NCAA Indoor Championships with a breakthrough first-place title in the pentathlon at the Mountain West Conference Indoor Track and Field championships Thursday evening. The junior smashed the previous school record by her former coach, Keren Sari-Bentzur, by 160 points with a final tally of 4,005.
There'll be a slew of young men clad in yellow Monday. The student group Black Men in Motion is hosting a student fashion show - "De La Sol" - in the SUB at noon. The group's last two shows featured a green color scheme for the gentlemen and peaches and cream for the ladies.
Richardson blocks access to unapproved bingo parlor SANTA FE (AP) - Gov. Bill Richardson ordered state police to block access to a high-stakes bingo parlor built in southern New Mexico by Oklahoma's Fort Sill Apache Tribe. Richardson said he had to take action after receiving no assurances from the federal government that it would either approve or reject the tribe's plans for a gaming operation.
Editor, I read the UNM Daily Lobo Spotlight in Tuesday's edition and I realized how irrelevant the whole thing is. The questions directed to the students are basic and so are the curt replies. For example, Paul Baker was asked, "Where are you from?" The reply was simply, "I'm from Texas.
UNM has long advocated the need for diversity on campus, but it's time to turn words into action, said Rita Martinez-Purson, interim vice president of institutional diversity. "We need to walk our talk in terms of diversity," she said. "What we're looking at is not every aspect of diversity, but what actions need to be taken to advance social equity and inclusion to promote a healthy campus climate.
Editor, Eat on campus? No thanks. Since last semester, I have been reading in the Daily Lobo about the controversy over food on campus. The article in Monday's edition on the renewal of the contract of UNM's food service provider, Aramark, made me sick to my stomach.
Editor, We live in dire straits. The average American must feel sorry and pity the nation. Today, not even the most stubborn patriot can muscle up enough impertinence to claim against all odds that we live in formidable times. Too many illusions have been destroyed during George Bush's illegitimate and criminal presidency.
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