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Students want to check UNM's role in pollution

by Keri Burson Daily Lobo Many students worry that UNM is not doing its part to reduce the air pollution that can lead to health problems in the community. Members of Students for Clean Energy and the University of New Mexico Public Interest Research Group met in Mitchell Hall last Tuesday, to discuss performing an independent audit on campus to discover what role, if any, UNM is playing in Albuquerque's pollution problems.

LETTER: Chicano Studies lacking funds

Editor, I am writing to inform you and the readers what is going on with the Chicano Studies program. The program is one of the poorest funded and supported programs at UNM. Chicano Studies barely survives on a $100,000 yearly budget and a generous donation of $100,000 (which unfortunately might not be available next year) from Dr.

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UNM Ice Wolves melt down against

After dropping the first game 9-6 to the Arizona State University Sun Devils on Friday, the UNM Ice Wolves wanted Saturday's game to bring redemption -- something they could not make happen. Getting out to a one-goal lead early in the first period, the Sun Devils forced the Ice Wolves into an unfamiliar rhythm.

COLUMN: ASUNM plans for spring

by Heather R. Gabel ASUNM Vice President To begin, I would like to take this opportunity to ask for your opinion as students of the University of New Mexico. It has been proposed to the Student Fee Review Board that there be a $25 increase in Student Fee's next year.

LETTER: Anti-war myth about oil needs addressing

Editor, As of late, I have noticed the same tired mantra being repeated over and over again by the anti-war crowd: "No blood for oil." I felt it to be my duty as a fairly well informed American citizen to clear up a few myths/misunderstandings about the issue that is the war on Iraq.

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Fellowship awarded to Navajo staff member

Staff Report A UNM American Indian program staff member has been awarded a post-doctoral fellowship from the American Educational Research Association to study the influence of institutional education on American Indian communities. Beginning this August, Tiffany Lee, who is of Navajo/Lakota descent, will engage in two to three years of research on "Educational influences on the development of Native American identity and communities," in collaboration with mentor Greg Cajete, associate professor of education at UNM and Native American Studies director.

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Athletes of the Week

Freshman forward David Chiotti of the men's basketball team and freshman Kathrin Spendier of the Alpine ski team are this week's New Mexico Daily Lobo Athletes of the Week. Chiotti played a vital role in the Lobos win over Air Force Saturday, leading the game in rebounds, with seven.

Lobo men ground Air Force

Saturday night, outside The Pit, a blistering snowstorm ripped through the Land of Enchantment. Inside, Ruben Douglas and the hot-shooting Lobos blistered through the Air Force Academy to a 73-59 victory. In the battle to stay out of the Mountain West cellar, the Lobos (8-12, 2-5 MWC) jumped on Air Force early and often en route to a 17-point halftime lead.

American doctor details Iraq visit

Local doctor Kathleen O'Malley doesn't care that it is illegal to travel to Iraq and she doesn't care that traveling there means risking death. However, what she does care about is that people are suffering in Iraq due to U.S. sanctions; she cares so much that, despite all of this, she traveled there Jan.

Tree alternatives explored

Most people know that hemp can be a tree alternative for paper products. But, most people probably don't know that the government has explored nearly 500 alternatives to trees. Representatives from one local business said that kenaf, the alternative they use, is the best on the market for saving trees.

Lobos shoot down Cowboys

It was a bitterly cold day on Sunday afternoon, but the UNM baseball team's bats were blazing hot while defeating New Mexico Highlands 28-3. The Lobos scored at will and provided no mercy for their instate rivals from Las Vegas, N.M. UNM scored early and often while demolishing the Cowboy's pitching staff.

LETTER: Chicano Studies in danger of expiring

Editor, I commend those students that came out Thursday, in protest of Dean White's and University College's mishandling of Chicano Studies. As I myself witnessed a poorly attended public presentation by the one and only candidate for the position of director of Chicano Studies and, more recently, a well-attended student demonstration at Chicano Studies, I thought it would be appropriate to share with the entire UNM community the same concerns I have already expressed to Peter White, the dean of University College, and to the steering committee.

Women's basketball loses late lead, defeated by Utah

Staff Report The Lobos suffered a heartbreaking loss Saturday, falling in overtime to Mountain West leader Utah University 64-61, in Salt Lake City. After overcoming a 10-point deficit at the half, the Lobos (13-7, 3-4 MWC) held the advantage for most of the second period, but ultimately lost due to clutch 3-point shooting by the Utes.

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Lobo women felled by BYU, can't kick slump

Staff Report The Lobo women's basketball team has fallen to a record of 13-6, losing to the BYU Cougars last night in Provo, Utah. The Lobos jumped out to a 10-point lead early in the first half. UNM settled into a comfortable rhythm right away, making eight of their first 14 shots.

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