Steve Alford has had more than his share of attention since being hired as the head coach of the men's basketball team. Due in part to his $975,000 annual salary, Alford's hiring has been one of the most analyzed topics in Albuquerque. Fans have criticized and praised UNM for its decision to hire the former Iowa coach.
In the past six years, Soular has come a long way from recording demos and performing in Albuquerque clubs.
You shouldn't believe everything you see on TV, especially when it comes to Islam, said student Saba Afsar. "The media portrays it as a harsh religion," Afsar said. "It gives us a bad name, like Muslims are taught to shoot and kill people. I couldn't even kill a spider, let alone a human." Afsar organizes activities for female members of the UNM Muslim Student Association, which is sponsoring Islamic Awareness Week. The group has an informational tent in Smith Plaza from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Friday. The week's activities include lectures, ethnic food and Turkish drum performances. Afsar said the purpose of the event is not to convert people but to clear up misconceptions about Islam, such as the oppression of women. "When you look at it, Islam is one of the first religions to grant women's rights," she said. Student Samah Kamal, a member of the association, said women have had more rights under Islam than any other religion, including the right to own land and the right to vote.
Editor, On Monday, student Rachel Fredman responded to a March 26 Daily Lobo article about Palestinian Hisham Jabi, who spoke at UNM about life under the Israeli military occupation. Fredman attacked Jabi's reported comments as "particularly absurd." She described herself as "an occasionally hawkish Jewish American" and president of the UNM Israel Alliance.
Research isn't just for professors or graduate students. Undergraduates should get practice researching and presenting their findings, said Marla Wyche-Hall, who helped coordinate this year's Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference.
I know Jesus is supposed to be the superstar, but this time, it's Judas' turn to shine. After years of sporting my mom's old "Jesus Christ Superstar" shirt, I finally saw the real deal at Popejoy Hall on Friday.
Editor, As an ASUNM senator, it is my responsibility to provide information to people who are unable to attend ASUNM meetings. Two weeks ago, a bill was introduced that would change the voting procedures for ASUNM to allow online voting and would put a polling station in Mesa Vista Hall.
Five New Yorkers are stuck in the proverbial mud at a local Bronx dive in the '80s. The play "Savage in Limbo" takes place one night in which some local slackers, all 32 years old, question what they've done with their lives and how they might make something of themselves.
John Sumrow Junior Fine arts Daily Lobo: What's your job on campus? John Sumrow: I'm a senior graphic designer. DL: What do you do? JS: All the billboards statewide. If they want a magazine, I design that - do the layout and a lot of photography. DL: What do you like about your job? JS: I ...
Crime Mob Hated on Mostly Available Now If you want to listen to great hip-hop beats, look no further than Crime Mob's latest album. But if you want lyrical substance on top of those beats, you'll have to keep looking. Even though it has been almost three years since its last commercial hit, "Knuck ...
From Elvis to Robin Thicke, our fairer friends have never had a problem adopting the music of their more pigmented brethren.
Editor, These past few weeks, the actions of some ASUNM senators have been both honorable and appalling. However, I would like to make a few points as to what has happened and what I hope to see for this election. To begin, I feel the sanctity of ASUNM is lost when those representing the student body are told to keep their opinions to themselves and not address tough issues.
Every year, some of the nation's best fighters gather in Albuquerque to showcase their abilities.
About 250 people marched down Avenida CÇsar Chávez on Saturday to celebrate the life and accomplishments of a human rights activist who died in 1993. CÇsar Chávez founded the United Farm Workers of America and organized nonviolent boycotts, marches, strikes and political demonstrations to fight for the rights of farm workers and immigrants.
The UNM baseball team fell short of sweeping San Diego State this weekend but won its first series in conference play.
Editor, Caleb Fort's article on Wednesday about Steve Alford's salary presented an argument that, at its heart, carried the premise that people have to justify the salary of a basketball coach beyond pointing out that it is a response to the free market and leaving it at that.
The UNM volleyball team has a lot to feel good about after last weekend. The Lobos went 4-0 at Johnson Gym on Saturday, showing promise in their first matches under head coach Jeff Nelson.
Editor, I am writing in response to (or perhaps in an attempt to build on) Toby Kramer's letter in Wednesday's Daily Lobo about sexual violence in prison. This is a terrible problem, and the fact that we've become so callous to it - that it's become nothing more than a joke - is truly horrifying.
The $233.8 million, 476,555-square-foot Barbara and Bill Richardson Pavilion was dedicated Saturday at UNM Hospital. It was a milestone for medicine in New Mexico, said Hazel Tull-Leach, executive director of the hospital's Development and Marketing. "It shows that someone had a vision, a dream and that they were able to go full circle," she said. Barbara Richardson said the pavilion helps address the greatest need in the state. "There is truly no more important mission than providing health care," she said. The six-story facility specializes in care for children with a pediatric and adult emergency room, themed nursing units and an interactive, Star Wars-themed infusion center, said Shannon Skinner, a hospital spokeswoman.
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