Editor, Evolution is both a theory and a fact. As a doctor and scientist at UNM, I would like to clarify where science actually stands on the issue of evolution. Richard Berthold, in his column published in the Daily Lobo on Nov. 16, claims: "Like Darwinian evolution, the idea that the Earth circles the sun is just a theory.
A couple of years ago, Jeremy Johnson was told he probably wouldn't be able to race again. However, Johnson has managed to compile one heck of a career as a UNM cross country and track and field athlete - and there's a chance he isn't done yet.
The charter for UNM's chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity has been revoked until 2009. Kappa Sigma had been suspended since Aug. 21 after it was reported that a fight broke out at the fraternity's house during a party with alcohol.
There's one outcome of the 2008 House and Senate races that's certain - it will be bad for New Mexico. Heather Wilson, Republican representative of the First District, announced her candidacy for Republican Sen. Pete Domenici's seat shortly after he announced he will not seek re-election.
Head coach Don Flanagan said Amy Beggin is unlike any other athlete he has ever coached. "Amy has more energy than anyone I've ever seen," he said. "She's not even tired after playing 40 minutes. I've never seen anyone that can play at that level for that long.
In the final regular season game of his UNM career, Marcus Smith proved why he is considered one of the most talented football players in the Mountain West Conference. Smith helped lead the Lobos to a 27-6 win Saturday against UNLV at University Stadium with a couple of explosive plays.
The UNM men's soccer team couldn't put away a couple of key opportunities and lost 1-0 to UCLA in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.
UNM President David Schmidly announced Wednesday the members of a board that will help determine the future of the North Golf Course area. Hundreds of people have turned out at rallies for the preservation of the course since February when UNM issued requests for information for commercial development of University-owned property, including the North Golf Course.
Crimes that have gone unsolved for years at UNM are now being put to rest with better technology and a new law, a UNM Police spokesman said. Lt. Pat Davis said UNM Police used to submit fingerprints to the state crime lab to no avail.
The UNM football team went into Saturday's game needing a win to improve its bowl hopes. Thanks to a strong defense and a few big plays on offense, the Lobos boosted their bowl resume with a 27-6 win.
Editor, I am writing in response to Richard Berthold's column published in the Daily Lobo on Nov. 16. Though there are many issues in the column one can address, I want to confine myself to his main conclusion, which is that the Bible cannot be accepted as history.
Editor, Have you ever been so excited about something that you had butterflies in your stomach? This is exactly how I feel when I think about Rep. Tom Udall running for the U.S. Senate. The butterflies in my stomach start to flutter, and I can't push back the excitement.
The UNM women's basketball team relied on its stingy defense to win the Albuquerque Midtown Tournament this weekend. After a 79-49 trouncing of Nicholls State in the first round Friday, the Lobos topped Oregon 65-46 in the championship game Saturday to clinch the title.
With the 31-24 loss to Utah on Saturday, the UNM football team may have fumbled away its bowl hopes. But call me school-spirited - I can honestly say I look at the glass as half full.
Editor, There has recently been a discussion on the campus about the increase in the cost of birth control prices for students. The American College Health Association, of which the UNM Student Health Center is a member, has been working diligently with members of Congress to restore nominal price exemption at university campuses.
Men's soccer The UNM men's soccer team was not selected to host an NCAA Tournament game and will travel to play UCLA in the first round Saturday. UNM head coach Jeremy Fishbein said his team is prepared for the matchup against the Bruins. "It's a good one," he said. "That's a team that everyone dreams ...
Student Matt Robinson said he's tired of being asked if he has a minute for the environment. "It's nice to see that someone cares about the environment, but they are obnoxious," he said. "You see them every day and probably every time you go to class."
Editor, I'd like to clear some of the "basic research" brought up by Dennis Kinzler's letter published in Monday's Daily Lobo. Kinzler tries to use a scientific principle called isostasy to prove that coastal communities have nothing to fear from global warming.
Editor, From my early childhood on, my mother took me with her to many funerals of relatives, friends, neighbors and acquaintances. From an early age, I learned life is not certain. Tomorrow is not guaranteed to any of us. My mother often made me aware that we can never say for sure that we will do something or go somewhere next week or five years from now.
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