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Frat member arrested on sex assault charges

The alumni adviser to UNM's Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter was the father of pledge Michael McGuffin, who was arrested Tuesday on rape charges. John McGuffin's position as adviser did not afford his son any special treatment, a spokesman for the fraternity said.

Tennis tournament has open invitation

The UNM men's and women's tennis teams are dusting off their rackets and gearing up for the Lobo Labor Day Tournament. The tournament, held Aug. 31 through Sept. 3 at the Lobo Tennis Club, serves as a great way for Lobo players to get back into playing shape, men's head coach Alan Dils said.

UNM lacks respect for students with disabilities

Editor, The New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation required me to take a psychology class at UNM this summer, which I did and passed with a B-plus. Still, I am unable to register for the classes I paid for and was forced to withdraw as a result of being struck by a skateboarder as I was leaving the social psychology class and trying to access the disability ramp in the spring.

Practicing early for a head start

Head coach Rocky Long threw a new twist into two-a-day practices for the UNM football team this summer. And even though waking up at 6 a.m. may not be appealing for players, Long is confident the pros will outweigh the cons.

Frat house resident arrested on rape charges

UNM Police arrested a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on charges of raping a minor. Michael McGiffin, 24, was arrested on 11 felony counts, including criminal sexual penetration, criminal sexual contact with a minor and sexual exploitation of children, said Lt.

Accepting church's funds limits academic freedom

Editor, The patronizing attitude of correspondents like Matt Gallegos, in his July 16 letter to the editor, is all too typical of the Catholic Church. This smugness, based on the church's assumption of possessing superior truth, should be reason enough to spurn its offer of an endowed chairperson.

Johnson Center abandons students during summer

Editor, Johnson Center may be in the process of installing lights for night sports on Johnson Field. It also may pride itself on its recently acquired stretched hours - remember all the wonderful banners boasting that it would remain open until almost midnight? But it seems that summer is a different story.

Professor captivated his students, inspired faculty

David Moy said his son, Tim, was a great teacher, even as a child. "He always liked to teach or explain things, whether it was to his younger sister, cousins, classmates or friends," David Moy said. "He loved to explain how things work and why, and he was very patient and would always get into a great level of detail without making things difficult to understand."

People in power must be accountable to citizens

Editor, It is sometimes dangerous to believe that those in power necessarily know what they are doing. It comforts me, therefore, when I see or hear someone question authority, as professor Hugh Witemeyer did in the July 16 Daily Lobo. Referring to President David Schmidly's statements about the search for a new provost, Witemeyer writes, "The president's remarks suggest that he does not understand the principles of shared governance .

New volleyball coach sets up for success

First-year head coach Jeff Nelson is attempting to rebuild the UNM women's volleyball program. In 2006, under head coach Kelley McKee, UNM went 10-20 overall and finished 5-11 in conference play, taking eighth in the Mountain West Conference.

Nob Hill gelato store offers dizzying array of decadent desserts and drinks

Nearly everyone has downed a pint of ice cream on a bad day, but there's a better way to chase the blues away.

Wu-Tang Clan delights concertgoers in Santa Fe

I used to hate on crotchety old music fans who swore by their dusty LPs from yesteryear and railed against anything the pizza-faced mall rats were feeling. That is, until I became one.

Friendly rivalry gets medieval

If you see a group of guys at Roosevelt Park next weekend attacking each other with steel swords, don't be alarmed. There will be a tournament noon on Saturday at Roosevelt Park for Intense Medieval Combat, a group of people who battle with real weapons and armor constructed in medieval design.

Comedy juggles art, zaniness

As I prepared to watch Simon Pegg's second foray into feature film, "Hot Fuzz," I was braced for a major disappointment.

Ten students indicted in Bookstore theft case

A little more than a year after authorities were tipped off about a theft ring at the UNM Bookstore, the case is almost closed. Ten students were indicted; two of them have been sentenced to conditional probation, seven were deferred to pre-prosecution probation and one awaits sentencing, said Chris Schultz, assistant district attorney.

College a grand adventure

Welcome to all of you who are new students of the University of New Mexico. Whether you're an incoming freshman or a transfer from another college or university, we are delighted to have you join our UNM community. And if you're a returning student, we are equally delighted to welcome you back to what we promise will be new and exciting times at UNM.

Daily Lobo Spotlight

Daily Lobo: What do you like best about UNM? Angela Gonzales: Just the diverse group of people. I just love the diversity here. I guess that's what every college has to offer, but I just love the environment, honestly. DL: What don't you like about it? AG: I heard that they're trying to do the no-smoking ban thing here.

Shop brings sex from bedroom to classroom

Two Albuquerque entrepreneurs are capitalizing on sexuality. At Self Serve: Your Sexuality Resource Center, at 3904B Central Ave. S.E., you can feel comfortable browsing for anything from gourmet chocolate to affordable sex toys.

Q&A: Reed Dasenbrock

The House of Representatives passed the College Cost Reduction Act on July 11. The act is designed to cut college costs by increasing federal financial aid. It would reduce the amount of subsidies the federal government pays to lenders, and that money would be put into federal financial aid.