by Daniel S. Archuleta Daily Lobo The Air Force Academy spoiled Senior Day for the UNM football team Saturday. The Falcons beat the Lobos 42-24 in UNM's last game of the season, ruining the last game at University Stadium for 21 seniors. The Lobos finished the year 2-3 at home and 4-2 on the road.
by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo UNM student Tobias Major did not go the extra mile to protest the extension of Paseo Del Norte - he went eight miles. Major and ten students walked from UNM to Pubelo Monta§o to show their opposition to the extension of Paseo Del Norte, which will cross over a portion of the Petroglyph National Monument.
Editor, Discrimination can take many different forms, but there is no question every form is damaging - especially when a public university is perpetrating it. I am amazed at the level of incompetence in the administration of UNM's nursing program and the lack of oversight by UNM's administrators.
by Sunnie Redhouse Daily Lobo Native American Studies at UNM recognized issues facing indigenous people throughout the world Friday. "It was a chance to bring in indigenous people to share issues such as the struggle for land, education and the struggle against globalization," said Gregory Cajete, director of Native American Studies.
by Daniel S. Archuleta Daily Lobo David Chiotti's plans for the UNM men's basketball team this season are straightforward. "Our expectations are to start off this preseason good, get ready for league and be Mountain West champions again," he said. Chiotti, along with Mark Walters and Tony Danridge, was chosen as a team captain and will share the load in leading the Lobos to another MWC crown.
Editor, I strongly support the governor's plans to expel junk food for a healthy new year in New Mexico schools. When I first pitched this idea to legislators in 1999 in the context of creating the New Mexico Nutrition Council, with express powers to reject harmful food additives even if they were FDA approved, 14 out of 42 state senators agreed to cosponsor it.
2005-2006 Men's basketball schedule 11/18 South Carolina State 6 p.m. The Pit 11/19 Mississippi 6 p.m. The Pit 11/20 Southern Utah 4 p.m. The Pit 11/23 at Kansas State 6 p.m. Manhattan, Kan. 11/26 UTEP 2 p.m. The Pit 12/3 at New Mexico State 10:05 p.
Editor, The infamous remarks of Air Force football coach Fisher DeBerry are obviously stereotypical and not based on fact. However, in her delayed reaction to his comments, F. Michelle Touson revealed some personal stereotypes that are equally unacceptable.
by Daniel S. Archuleta Daily Lobo The UNM football team will have its last home game of the season Saturday when it faces the Air Force Academy Falcons at University Stadium. Saturday will be senior day for the Lobos, as 21 seniors will play their last game at University Stadium.
by Steven Fernandez Daily Lobo Senior Abbie Letz's endorsement of the UNM women's basketball program sounds a lot like a movie review. This is a movie she wants people to see. "I've loved it (at UNM)," she said. "I would totally do it again, and I would recommend it to anyone.
by Steven Fernandez Daily Lobo To people looking at a roster, Dionne Marsh may be the only name recognizable on the UNM women's basketball team. Any opponents who believe she is the only threat the Lobos are sorely mistaken. While Marsh has earned all the kudos she has been given, UNM is anything but one-dimensional.
by Kristie Boudwin Daily Lobo Four years ago a coach from Oregon State and an athletic kid from Highland High School joined the UNM men's basketball program. Head coach Ritchie McKay said he watched senior and team captain Mark Walters make tremendous strides since they began their careers at UNM.
by Brandale Mills Daily Lobo Last year, about 280 staff members were enrolled in courses at UNM. This year, the University hopes to register more than 300. Staff members from all departments on campus registered for classes for the spring semester at UNM on Thursday in the SUB.
Editor, Once again, politicians are denouncing oil companies for their record profits and accusing them of gouging consumers. Lost in the general outcry is the fact that oil companies made their profits by productive work. They didn't just happen to be at the right place at the right time.
by Eva Dameron Daily Lobo About 100 people gathered outside the SUB on Thursday to protest remarks made by Air Force Academy football coach Fisher DeBerry. DeBerry said on Oct. 26 that his team did not win against Texas Christian University because the team does not have many American-American athletes, stating "Afro-American kids can run very, very well.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo About 15 members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity attended a seminar Thursday night meant to help them make good decisions concerning alcohol. According to a news release, they held the presentation because fraternities get a reputation due to making bad decisions about drinking.
Editor, If 67 percent of Daily Lobo readers believe the commander in chief of the United States armed forces lied to start a war, according to the poll on the Lobo's Web site, I hope they have the courage to stand up and do something about it. For over a week, I have been following the reports that U.
Editor, Regarding F. Michelle Touson and her comments in Tuesday's Daily Lobo about Air Force Academy football coach Fisher DeBerry's compliments concerning the running abilities of African-Americans: I advise everyone of either gender not to tell her that she is pretty.
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