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COMICS

Photographer captures ocean timelessly

by Elizabeth Romero Daily Lobo Photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto uses inordinately long exposures, a 19th century camera and 8" x 10" film to make images that are as much about time as about the sea. In an age of speed and digital technology, Sugimoto is actually timeless.

UNM dishes out student financial aid

Nearly seven out of 10 students who attend UNM receive some form of financial aid, according to new University numbers. The figures, compiled by the UNM Bursar's Office, show that of the 23,649 students at UNM's main campus, 15,179 -- or about 64 percent -- are receiving some form of financial assistance for the 2002-03 academic year.

LETTER: Give Lobo football players some room

Editor, This is in response to the recent controversy concerning the Lobo football players and the fake identification. First of all, I say leave the Lobos alone. As much as the state, city, and University exploits these players for their talent to obtain tax revenues, bowl game money, publicity, ticket sales and so on, they should keep their mouth shut.

Flamenco flourishes in Kimo

Farruquito and Juana Amaya are two of the greatest living flamenco dancers in the world right now and to miss them this Friday at the Kimo Theatre would be a betrayal to the Force. In attempting to describe Farruquito's abilities as a flamenco dancer, one cannot help but use an extended metaphor comparing him to a Jedi Master.

COLUMN: NASA vital to U.S. history

By Erica Rogers Daily Nebraskan (U. Nebraska) (U-WIRE) LINCOLN, Neb. -- On Feb. 1, 2003, seven astronauts relinquished their earthly privileges and entered the hallowed halls of sacrifice, forever young, forever heroes. As a devout follower of the American space program, I am saddened by the loss of such fine, dedicated people.

South Korea native calls UNM home

by Michael Beniash Daily Lobo When people think about South Korea, what usually comes to mind? Some might think of the Olympic games, tantalizing Korean food and the first time the United States was defeated in war. Nothing comes to mind about snow covered peaks and the burning passion for extreme skiing in the heart of Korea.

COLUMN: Zimmerman survey enhances efficiency

by Dave Baldwin Daily Lobo Guest Columnist Have you noticed that it's easier to find your books on the shelves in Zimmerman lately? For the past two years, the General Library at UNM, along with 160 other North American academic libraries, participated in a web-based survey called LibQUAL+.

Research professor to start optics enterprise in Africa

Staff Report UNM Research Professor Arthur H. Guenther has been asked by the International Commission for Optics to focus his research at the University's Center for High Technology Materials on starting an optics enterprise in Africa. Guenther, who had just finished his three-year term as president of the optics commission when the request to refocus his research was made, attended the sixth Annual African Laser, Atomic, Molecular and Optical Sciences Network Symposium in Tunis, Tunisia recently.

Physicist to provide terrorism viewpoint

Richard Wilson, a research professor of physics at Harvard University, will discuss problems with nuclear protection and safety and provide alternatives to dealing with the threat of terrorism. "A physicist knows few absolutes," Wilson said in an online abstract, "Making the country absolutely safe is not possible and attempts to do so may be counterproductive.

LETTER: War possibilities vary

Editor, As America titillates itself with the prospect of war, it is not clear whether the nation's urge to attack Iraq is mostly about weapons or oil, our own politics and economy, terrorism or tyranny. It is certain who the conflict, like most conflicts, is not about: children.

Comics

Vocalist wins nationals

A UNM student majoring in vocal performance recently took first place in the National Opera Association's Vocal Competition in Washington, D.C. Senior Andrea Clayton attributed her success at the Jan. 18 competition to the unwavering support of family and friends, as well as the guidance of internationally acclaimed opera singer and director Marylin Tyler, who directs UNM's Opera Studies.

LETTER: Adviser accusations untrue

Editor, After reading your Feb. 3, article, "Not All Advisers Qualified," I feel I must respond. I have 15 years experience in undergraduate and graduate admissions and academic advising and other student services positions. I've held several different offices with the Texas Academic Advisers Network (TEXAAN), National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and the New Mexico Academic Advisers Association (NMAAA.

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City recognizes prevention efforts

UNM has received an award from the City of Albuquerque for striving to reduce the amount of pollution within the community. The city's Public Works Department, the Albuquerque City Council, the Wastewater Utility Division, the Industrial Pretreatment Program and the Pollution Prevention Program presented UNM with the Pollution Prevention Award of Excellence on Jan.

Lobos rally in final round

TUCSON, Ariz.-- The UNM men's golf team began the 2003 spring season Feb. 3-4 with a promising, though uneven performance at the PING Arizona Intercollegiate in Tucson, Ariz. The Lobos showed intermittent flashes of brilliance at the 6,785 yard, par-71 Arizona National Golf Club, eventually finishing at 4-under-par 848, in a tie for sixth with Arizona State University.

UNM ski team gains accolades

One of the best and most consistent athletic teams this year at UNM has gone largely unnoticed -- the ski team. With the men's basketball program having possibly its worst season in 20 years, perhaps more attention should be focused on a ski team that has consistently gone out and competed in every tournament it has entered.

LETTER: Advisers well qualified

Editor, I found the head in yesterday's Lobo, "Not all advisers qualified," insulting and degrading. I am Arturo Sierra, and I have served as the director for the College of Enrichment Program for the last 12 years. Throughout my tenure I have worked hard with advising centers across the university and for the most part the advisers have provided quality service to their respective students.

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