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Valentines for Richardson

January 31

The student chapter of NMPIRG is gathering valentines to send to Gov. Bill Richardson in support of proposed legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The valentines aim to encourage Richardson to sign an executive order that would require public buildings to get 30 percent of their energy from renewable sources, such as solar and wind power. Vicky Scheidler, co-director of PIRG's student chapter, said the valentines are part of the Campus Climate Challenge, a national campaign to raise awareness about global warming. The valentines aim to encourage Richardson to sign an executive order that would require public buildings to get 30 percent of their energy from renewable sources, such as solar and wind power.

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Sports

Coach comes with impressive record

January 31

The UNM volleyball team has found its new head coach. Lobo Athletic Director Paul Krebs announced Monday that Jeff Nelson will replace Kelley McKee, who resigned after five seasons Dec. 5.

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News

Meet the Presidential Candidates: Daniel L¢pez

Caleb Fort | January 31

New Mexico Tech President Daniel L¢pez, a candidate for president of UNM, visited campus Tuesday to meet with students, staff and faculty. Candidate Meredith Hay will visit campus Thursday. Here's a look at each of Tuesday's meetings: Students About 70 students attended the meeting with L¢pez, where he discussed diversity and his successes and failures. Minorities should have full access to education, he said. "The issue is, how do you utilize human capital?" he said. "Not so long ago, we really discouraged women from going to college and getting careers. Can you imagine what would have happened to the country's work force if we had a system that disenfranchised half the population?" In order get more diverse faculty members, UNM has to graduate more minority students, he said.

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Culture

Mainstream media pushes quality rap into the underground

Damian Garde | January 30

While Lupe Fiasco counts his Grammy nominations and T.I. pops bottles with models, a whole cadre of underrated rappers get slept on more often than Sealy.

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Culture

While film shares many themes with 'Labyrinth,' it isn't your average fairy tale

Daniel V. Garcia | January 30

We all remember the '80s fantasy film "Labyrinth" that featured a young Jennifer Connelly and a mullet-adorned David Bowie as the Goblin King.

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Opinion

Media must acknowledge resolution to impeach Bush

January 30

Editor, On Tuesday, a resolution was introduced in the New Mexico Legislature calling for the impeachment of both President Bush and Vice President Cheney. I saw no mention of it in the Daily Lobo or elsewhere. I went to the press conference for its introduction at the Capitol in Santa Fe, and there was very strong public support for the resolution.

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News

Morning-after pill available for students at Health Center

Caleb Fort | January 30

Everyone makes mistakes. But if one of those mistakes might cause a pregnancy, emergency contraception such as Plan B should be readily available, student Arielle Nylander said. "It should be available everywhere," she said. "I've taken it. It's so helpful to have something like that. It's really a great pill."

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Opinion

U.S. development of nukes will kill thousands in future

January 30

Editor, For decades, Sandia and Los Alamos laboratories have prepared to commit mass murders worldwide, thousands of times larger than the atrocities on Sept. 11, 2001. The nuclear weapons designed at Sandia and Los Alamos terrorize many whole nations. U.

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Culture

Screening to honor Ireland's struggles

Marcella Ortega | January 30

Thirty-five years after Bloody Sunday, the Irish Freedom Committee is still looking for justice.

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News

Nicotine comes in all shapes, sizes

January 30

If you're itching for a cigarette and your hands are dry, Bill Whalen said he's got just the thing for you. Blue Whale, a company that produces alternatives to tobacco, sells a hand lotion with nicotine and a dip that's made of tea leaves.

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News

NATO adapts to worldwide changes

January 30

NATO is transforming to combat the global violence of today, said Royal Navy Lt. Commander Tania Price. Because the alliance was formed to combat the Cold War in Europe, it is not suited to fight problems across the world.

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Opinion

Safeguard your right to vote

Mario Hernandez | January 30

Since the dawn of civilization, there has been the need for government.

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News

Daily Lobo spotlight

January 30

Jordan Spence Sophomore Business Daily Lobo: What do you do with your friends? JS: Eat and talk. DL: What do you talk about? JS: Whatever's cool at the time - politics, church - whatever's going on, I guess. DL: Where do you go to church? JS: I go to Evangel Christian Center. DL: What do ...

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News

Student center opens doors for business

January 29

Business students have a new headquarters to call home. "We're overjoyed to have the place up and running," said Chuck Crespy, dean of Anderson Schools of Management. "Our goal was to have Anderson be less like a Wendy's drive-thru and more like a day at the office. We didn't have a home for our students." Crespy spoke at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday for the Anderson Student Event Center and Financial Services Center. The project cost $1.6 million. About 60 alumni, donors, Anderson faculty and students gathered for the ceremony. The center has high ceilings, a rounded wall of colorful glass windows and chairs that flip into tables. There is also a video wall on the second story that holds 10 screens displaying stock market numbers for students managing portfolios.

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Opinion

Regents need faculty input to hire the best candidate

January 29

Editor, We have five finalists for our presidential position. Shortly after Valentine's Day, the regents will decide on who gets the position. This is a huge decision. No one person is pegged for the job. For the next five to 10 years or more, the regents' choice will guide us and represent us not only to the local community, but far beyond.

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Opinion

NM's eminent domain laws need fixing and clarification

January 29

Editor, Since the U.S. Supreme Court's Kelo v. City of New London decision last year, citizens across the nation have declared, in no uncertain terms, their support for private property rights and opposition to the use of eminent domain for private gain. Eminent domain is the power of the government to take private property against the owner's wishes.

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Sports

Playing up to expectations

Steven Fernandez | January 29

The UNM women's basketball team gave fans a glimpse of how well it was expected to play this year. The Lobos pounced on the University of Nevada-Las Vegas early en route to a 77-56 victory Saturday at The Pit.

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Opinion

Students must participate in hiring of UNM president

January 29

Editor, The candidates have been narrowed down to five, and now it's the students' turn to meet the finalists for UNM president. In the upcoming weeks, each of the five finalists will be visiting the University and meeting with various groups on campus, including students.

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Sports

Lobos' win will boost outlook for season

Marcella Ortega | January 29

Despite a 24-point loss to Texas Christian on Wednesday, Katie Montgomery remained optimistic about this season. The UNM women's basketball team's senior guard was enthusiastic that the Lobos could turn things around.

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Sports

Running with nation's best fuels Lobos' endurance

Matthew Kappus | January 29

The UNM track and field team continued to build on its early season success over the weekend at the Dan DeHart Invitational. The Lobos had some positive individual results Friday and Saturday at the Albuquerque Convention Center.