By Maria DeBlassie Daily Lobo Crime novelist Pari Noskin Taichert uses Small New Mexican towns as backdrops for mystery and mayhem. Born and raised in Albuquerque, Taichert said she's lived a lot of others places, none of which can compare to the Land of Enchantment.
Editor, Darwinians and Creationists agree - they just don't know it. Reading last week's Daily Lobo opinion column entitled "Teach all sides of origin," I once again am saddened by the fanatics on both sides. There is a fundamental problem with the author's statement, "With a Western scientific paradigm comes the acceptance that life was not created for any purpose or with any goal, but is an outcome of many years of random, physically based occurrences.
They wanted something that had an appealing quality to it but was also tasteful. That was the idea behind the nickname "Bombshells" for the UNM women's ultimate Frisbee team. "Frisbee girls' team names are kind of goofy like that," junior Katie Marconett said.
by Riley Bauling Daily Lobo Sometimes the ball - or maybe in this case the shot put, javelin or track cleat - doesn't bounce your way. UNM track and field head coach Matt Henry knows that better than anyone after the NCAA Championships, which ended June 12.
Editor, New Mexico recently had a record-breaking spring season for precipitation, so it is easy to think that water conservation is the last thing UNM should be worrying about. But take a look at the land you live on - it's a desert. Those green grassy fields and brilliantly colored flowers are not natural products of the harsh region of the Southwest.
It seems like UNM students are always picking up the tab. When administrators were putting together the University's budget for next year, they wanted to raise tuition 12 percent to pay for everything money from the state didn't pay for. Now, the administration wants students to pay for renovations of educational facilities.
Join the Boba-lution and suck it up. That's what Vi and Hoa Luong, owners of Noble Collectibles and CafÇ O, say. They have opened a store that they want to be like a Starbucks for the younger generation. The grand opening was June 7. "(The young) generation is more sophisticated," Vi Luong said.
by Daniel Schrader Daily Lobo He was a high school standout in Albuquerque baseball first. Now - one year into his baseball career at UNM - Jordan Pacheco is a collegiate standout. Pacheco was selected last week to the Louisville Slugger Freshmen All-American team.
Editor, I read Maceo Carillo-Martinet's column concerning religion and science published in last week's Daily Lobo with great interest. As a scientist, my first inclination was to ask him about his thoughts concerning the underlying epistemology of science - that miracles and supernatural explanations are not accepted as scientific explanation.
The band the Secret Machines is very fond of guitar effects pedals. Just when The Edge, guitarist for U2, was the undisputed master of oversaturated melodies drowning in an electronic sea of flange and chorus, this band comes along to lay claim to the title.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Newly-painted walls were one of the only improvements made to biology labs in Castetter Hall since they were built in 1952. UNM wants to increase student fees $56 per year for five years to update and construct modern educational facilities.
by Katy Knapp Daily Lobo A fitness center is moving into the SUB this fall. The center will replace the Art Student Association's gallery in the Quiet Lounge on the bottom floor of the building.
The band the Secret Machines is very fond of guitar effects pedals. Just when The Edge, guitarist for U2, was the undisputed master of oversaturated melodies drowning in an electronic sea of flange and chorus, this band comes along to lay claim to the title.
by Maceo Carrillo Martinet Daily Lobo Earlier this month there was a court hearing over proposed changes on how to teach the theory of evolution in schools. The debate took place in Kansas, but received both national and international attention. Kansas is no newcomer to the debate between religion ...
The Santa Fe police have finished their investigation of an incident where a UNM teaching intern allegedly duct-taped several Chaparral Elementary School students to their desks. However, the police are not releasing further details, and no charges have been filed.
by Katy Knapp and Tamara Gaskill Daily Lobo Noodles and sushi will be replacing smoothies this fall in the SUB. Miso, which specializes in Oriental noodles and sushi, will be moving into the space Zia Juice occupied.
by John Bear Daily Lobo The opening hook on Year of the Beast, the latest offering from rapper C-Rayz Walz, promises cheap sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. But it soon becomes apparent that this will not be the main theme of the album. He is being sarcastic and proclaims that proudly.
by Eva Dameron Daily Lobo Tony Hillerman said the Southwest has every color but green, and green is the color of money. The Southwest is where people come to escape greed, he said. Hillerman kicked off the third annual Voices of the Southwest lecture series on June 7 at the SUB.
by Nick Layman Daily Lobo A groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday marked the beginning of a $4.2 million renovation of the gymnastics building next to The Pit. The building will be turned into a 26,100-square-foot practice facility for both basketball teams, as well as housing offices for Lobo basketball coaches and staff.
by Steven Fernandez Daily Lobo One just isn't enough. For junior decathlete Dan Feltman, he likes ten times the challenge of a normal track and field athlete. "I get bored if I just do one event," he said. "I always like a good challenge." On the way to his first NCAA Championship appearance, Feltman is about to take part in the biggest meet of his career so far.
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