Editor, I have been hearing on UNM campus and seeing in the Daily Lobo a lot of foolishness vis-a-vis voting or not voting in the upcoming election. The 2000 election showed that individual votes matter. In retrospect, it also showed that there is a huge difference between a Democrat and a Republican victory.
Editor, On Monday, I watched a comedy on a major television network in which the main character said she didn't want to go to church because Christians hate gay people. I found that disturbing. Of course, there is the occasional fringe group, but the great majority of Christians don't hate gays.
by Peggy Spencer Daily Lobo columnist Dear Dr. Peg, I'm freaking out. I went to a great party last night and had a fantastic time, but I guess I had too much to drink, and there was this really attractive person, and one thing led to another, and we had sex.
by Matt Martinez Daily Lobo guest columnist An exhibit by Justice for All - a nonpartisan, nonreligious organization - is now in the last day of its stay at UNM. The group's goal of creating dialogue about the issue of abortion was a success, as hundreds of students engaged in critical thinking about a sensitive and under-discussed issue on campus.
After reading history of the Church Street CafÇ, I was excited to visit this small New Mexican restaurant.
Fifteen 8-foot-wide, two-story-tall panels displaying aborted fetuses are stirring debate in Smith Plaza, south of Zimmerman Library. The exhibit is presented by Justice For All, an anti-abortion organization with a UNM chapter. Student Mohammad Bundrage said it's a one-sided presentation.
With Halloween just around the corner, it's the perfect time to tell ghost stories.
Gov. Bill Richardson announced Monday that he will ask the state Legislature for $750,000 to expand UNM's Center for Development and Disabilities. The money would be part of a $5.8 million package to help disabled New Mexican children. "The year of the child is coming to a close - in fact, we're coming into the year of water - but we want to keep helping children," Richardson said. "I want to do something for disabled kids."
Since the dawn of the Atomic Age, nuclear-energy issues, carrying the terrifying implications that they do, have always been simmering in one way or another, whether it's Chernobyl, the doomsday clock making its march toward midnight or frustration about uranium isotopes seeping into aquifers that cute 5-year-olds drink from.
Editor, Last week, President Bush signed the Military Commissions Act of 2006, which gives the president extreme powers over those he arbitrarily labels enemy combatants. This can be anyone who the government has a suspicion of involvement in terrorism, which could conceivably include giving money to the wrong charity, associating with the wrong people or hindering the war effort by protesting government's policies.
Editor, This year, I was basically forced to park in South Lot. I hate parking in this lot. Parking there adds an extra 10 minutes to my commute, plus another couple of minutes for the shuttle ride. Last year, I parked in G Lot and absolutely loved it. I was planning on buying a permit for that lot again this year but was not allowed.
Brian Aragon, age 40, expediter for Physical Plant Where do you work? Physical Plant Area 4. The Physical Plant is the maintenance and construction for the University buildings. I am an expediter. I get all the material - for plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters - all the material they need ...
Editor, In response to J.P. Farish and Richard Doerfler's anti-voting letters in Friday's Daily Lobo, I must note that this seems to be a disturbing trend. Some intelligent, politically conscious people seem to be under the impression that by choosing not to vote, instead of just neglecting to do, they have more of a voice in the government than a citizen of a dictatorship.
Despite a loss, senior Kelly Therkelsen made history on Saturday. The UNM volleyball team fell to the Colorado State Rams 3-0 in Johnson Gym, but Therkelsen became the second Lobo in history to have 300 blocks.
A report from the University's audit department concerning Anderson Schools of Management revealed that some members violated the faculty handbook. The report prompted the Board of Regents to ask for recommendations of action from Faculty Senate on Thursday to address violations of the handbook regarding extra compensation and outside employment limitations.
The UNM women's soccer team hung with No. 16 Brigham Young University through two overtimes. Unfortunately for the Lobos, they didn't put away late opportunities, and the game ended in a 1-1 draw Saturday at the UNM Soccer Complex.
Editor, Attempting to defend the terror detainee bill signed by President Bush on Tuesday, Sen. John McCain, who is endorsing Rep. Heather Wilson in her race against Attorney General Patricia Madrid, admitted the CIA likely violated procedures related to torture, outlawed by this bill.
Editor, I am writing in response to Ronnie Garcia's letter in Thursday's Daily Lobo. I think Garcia misunderstands why some of us don't want fraternities on our campus. It is not that the University is forcing fraternities off campus because of stereotypes that students or administrators may believe, but instead, because of the stereotypes that fraternity members have about society - that is, their ideas of what it is to be masculine and heterosexual.
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