by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Kevin Rogers, the chief engineer of KUNM Radio, filed a civil rights suit claiming the station's management retaliated against him because he is a right-wing conservative and a Christian. Rogers filed the suit against the UNM Board of Regents and KUNM (89.
by Maceo Carrillo Martinet Daily Lobo columnist Thanksgiving should be a celebration we have every day, not just a one-day acknowledgment of our blessings and privileges. This past weekend, hundreds of people marched to pay their homage to Petroglyph National Monument west of Albuquerque.
Vanessa Sanchez, Freshman, Nursing "I think it's a good idea. There's a lot of congestion. I'm from the West Side, so it takes me like an hour to get here in the mornings." Jacque Larue, Freshman, Nursing and occupational therapy "I don't think that they should destroy it.
Editor, In response to Tylor Nelson's letter in Tuesday's Daily Lobo: Technically, the framers made sure the people weren't responsible for electing the executive. That's why we have the Electoral College - people like us clearly can't make the right decision.
by Eva Dameron Daily Lobo There is too much separation between artists and scientists, said Dr. Rex Jung from the MIND Institute. But on Monday, he said, they were rubbing shoulders. "Scientists can be less rigid and more creative in their thinking," he said.
by Samara Alpern Daily Lobo columnist Like a truck with no brakes barreling down Raton Pass, the holiday season is fast approaching. It's the time of year when dietitians are probably the least popular. Vicky Mares, a dietitian at Sandia Labs, says, "My office is pretty quiet this time of year.
Editor, I read a letter in Friday's Daily Lobo titled "U.S. terrorism not covered by mainstream media" that accused the armed forces of being "a terrorist organization commanded by the world's No. 1 terrorist, George Bush." I am often shocked by a person's willingness to shirk all responsibility and blame someone else for their actions.
by Apollonia Trujillo Daily Lobo Memphis, a 4-month-old pit bull mix, was named after a detour his rescuers had to take when leaving Katrina-ravaged New Orleans. Adrienne Ledden and Carol Jade rescued Memphis, with nine other animals, including his sister Molly, in September.
Editor, I'm a teaching assistant in the English department at UNM. I've been warned about the problems I could encounter while teaching English 101, but I was neither warned of nor had I anticipated an incident that took place in my classroom on the morning of last Friday.
Editor, This is in response to the letter in Thursday's Daily Lobo written by Mark Justice Hinton, "Public education crucial to free circulation of ideas." Would you rather go to Smith's Food & Drug, Whole Foods Market, Albertson's, Raley's, or to the Motor Vehicle Department, the Social Security office, or Medicaid office? That would be the difference between government schools - the disaster they are now - and voucher schools.
by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo Despite the closure of UNM's Stanford Drive entrance Monday, traffic flow is going better than expected, said Clovis Acosta, director of Parking and Transportation Services. "It's a lot smoother than I thought," he said.
by John Bear Daily Lobo The iPod craze has officially gone too far. The Kenpo Jacket for iPod allows listeners to merge fashion and technology into one slick package. The jacket features a connection built right into the liner and a control panel on the left sleeve.
by Abel Horwitz Daily Lobo Greg Behrendt thinks he's cool. Or, at least, he used to be cool, he said. He does have a lot to stand on - not only was he an executive consultant on HBO's "Sex and the City," but he's written one of the most popular relationship advice books on the market today, He's Just Not That Into You: The No Excuses Truth To Understanding Guys.
by Riley Bauling Daily Lobo When opposing teams prevent senior Mark Walters from scoring for the UNM men's basketball team, the Lobos get along just fine. That's because Tony Danridge is waiting in the wings. After dropping 10 of his 14 points in the first half of the Lobos' 62-48 win against Southern Utah University on Sunday at The Pit, Walters was shut down in the second, and Danridge hopped behind the wheel.
Staff Report The UNM women's basketball team won its biggest game of the season Friday, upsetting 12th-ranked Texas 76-68. Dionne Marsh played a huge role in the victory, putting up 24 points and leading the Lobos to a 3-1 record. The Longhorn defense played physical with Marsh, and she made them pay.
Editor, I am writing concerning the Republican Party's fantastic effort to make the invasion of Iraq a nonissue. Republican officials are dismissing claims that they misled America before the invasion as unfounded. It seems to me the conservatives are telling us not to question or debate the war in Iraq.
by Riley Bauling Daily Lobo The NCAA tournament selection committee got its brush out and painted a target on the back of the UNM men's soccer team on Nov. 14 when it gave the Lobos the No. 2 seed. It's no big deal because the target has been there all year.
by Steven Fernandez Daily Lobo While the UNM football team's regular season ended on a sour note Saturday, head coach Rocky Long did not want to focus on the negatives. What could have been a special day for the seniors turned out to be a loss at home to Air Force.
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