UNM quarterback Kole McKamey knows people have doubts about whether he can lead the football team in the 2005 season - and he's just fine with that. "My name isn't even in the back of people's heads," he said. "I don't go to Web sites to read about it, or go to any chat rooms.
After a 2004 season in which they lost one game, the UNM men's soccer team begins the season ranked No. 6 in the CollegeSoccerNews.com Preseason Top-30 poll. The Lobos return seven starters from a team that went 17-1-2 last year - the only team in the NCAA to have only one loss.
As the rain soaked Downtown Albuquerque on Saturday night, the 2005 National Poetry Slam finals were under way inside the Kiva Auditorium. After three days of intense competition, the 75 teams that traveled from all over North America, as well as one team from Paris, sat down to watch the championship bout.
by Colin Donoghue Daily Lobo columnist The national energy bill signed by President Bush on Aug. 8 at Sandia National Laboratories will once again have our tax dollars working in the wrong direction. The bill will not raise the fuel mileage requirements of our vehicles or significantly support renewable energy such as solar, wind, hydrogen fuel cells or ethanol fuel.
Editor, Recent articles in New Mexico newspapers have addressed the need for a new era of consumer protection. What an intriguing idea. Perhaps it is naive in this era of corporate controls, but nonetheless made clearer because of so many abuses of Americans' health: The spraying of horrible chemicals near waterways to get rid of salt cedars, mercury-filled vaccinations and smokestack emissions, chemically sensitive people with serious and worsening medical problems, toxic mold that causes crippling illnesses and fatigue syndromes.
by Eva Dameron Daily Lobo Bad habits are something to laugh about. And so is the Tony Award-winning play "Bad Habits," a two-part comedy penned by playwright Terrence McNally in 1974. "It's about addictions and habits," director Marty Epstein said. "It's about two approaches to treating them but done in a very comic sense.
Editor, At the risk of being obvious and bringing the house down on my head, I believe that before bonuses the size of staff salaries around here - or more - are given to UNM administrators, it behooves UNM to understand that hard work and excellence are not only found within the upper administration.
by Katy Knapp Daily Lobo Sophomore Ben Chwerka lived in Hokona Hall for a year before he decided to move off campus. "I lived the experience and wanted to see what is was like to own a house," he said. Ben cosigned on a loan with his parents to purchase a house near the University.
Ahoy there, fellow schoolmaties. Welcome to a new school year at the UNM. Many times during the semester, people come into the newsroom or ask those who work here questions about the way the paper works. The crew at the Daily Lobo wanted to give our readers a fun and interesting look into the way the newspaper operates.
Daily Lobo: What is ASUNM? Brittany Jaeger: It's the undergraduate student government; it's comprised of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The executive branch is myself. I have a presidential aide, I have a webmaster, and then I also have seven executive agencies underneath me, which go from Craft Studio, Southwest Film Center, Lobo Spirit, Student Special Events, and the Lobby Committee.
Daily Lobo: Most students are not knowledgeable about the various roles of a UNM regent. To get a better understanding, can you describe the main function of the UNM Board of Regents? Sandra Begay-Campbell: Our main function is to oversee and implement policies that pertain to the University of New Mexico.
by John Bear Daily Lobo He may have a hit show on Comedy Central, but if you call an upscale hotel in New York City and ask for Carlos Mencia, odds are you will be transferred to housekeeping. That's what happened when I called. But he didn't seem at all concerned with it.
by Maria DeBlassie Daily Lobo Slam is the extreme sport in the world of poetry. That's what Ken Rodriguez, coach and member of the Albuquerque Slam Team, said. "The definition of slam poetry is to take poetry back to the people," he said. This year Albuquerque will be holding the National Poetry Slam, and publicity director Don McIver said the events are located in various venues Downtown.
Staff Report Josh Jenkins has been suspended indefinitely from the UNM men's basketball team, head coach Ritchie McKay said in a statement issued July 27. Jenkins played one season at New Mexico State before transferring after the 2005 spring semester to UNM and joining the Lobos as a walk-on.
Daily Lobo: What advice can you give students to help manage their time better? Randy Boeglin: Get a day planner or PDA (Personal Digital Assistant). DL: What are the most reoccurring problems that students come to you for? RB: Managing finances, keeping track of obligations and complex relationship issues.
by Kristie Boudwin Daily Lobo Amazing speed and tailback experience could combine to make Marcus Smith a wide receiver that will torment opposing defenses this season. Smith will be a starting wide receiver and return kicks as a sophomore this season for the UNM football team.
by Riley Bauling Daily Lobo He might not have all the amenities that usually come with a professional contract, but Andrew Weber said he's just fine with that. For now, at least. The ex-goalkeeper for the UNM men's soccer team signed a contract with D.C. United of Major League Soccer on June 3.
Editor, I fail to understand why UNM has the money to provide bonuses to top executives - for simply doing their jobs - when the Legislature gave UNM a set percentage wage increase. I don't see bonuses for UNM staff who do their jobs well or even extremely well.
by Steven Fernandez Daily Lobo Becca Barras might have already reached the global stage, but UNM head diving coach Abel Sanchez said that's where Barras will begin to realize her full potential. The former Lobo will compete at the World University Games in Izmir, Turkey, from Aug.
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