Opinion
Artic refuge needs popular support
February 5Editor, During the past month, few environmental issues have garnered as much attention as the fate of the Artic National Wildlife Refuge.
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Sports
Lobos come up short in clutch
Francisco Ojeda | February 5UNM’s inability to contain the outside shooting of Brigham Young University and lack of clutch plays down the stretch hurt in its 79-72 loss Saturday night at The Pit.
Sports
Men's shooting woes continue in BYU loss
Ron Gonzales | February 5The UNM men's basketball team scored a season-low 49 points and Brigham Young University converted 16 of its 21 free throw attempts in the second half in dealing UNM its fourth loss in five games 61-49.
Opinion
America should invest
February 5Editor, How can we stand here and say that making an excess amount of money is more important than caring for individuals with less means, money and opportunity. We must invest in human capital!
News
Parking hunt tougher with new construction
Angela Williams | February 5Students, staff and faculty who hunt for spaces in the B-permit parking lot have often found themselves short of parking spaces since the start of the semester. UNM student Andrea Simpson said she could only find one parking space in the B-lot during the last three weeks, forcing her to seek parking elsewhere, such as the pay lots on Yale Boulevard.
Sports
Softball wins season opener
Ron Gonzales | February 2A three-run second inning keyed the UNM softball team’s win in the second game of its season opening doubleheader against the University of Mississippi.
Opinion
Johnson’s ideas detrimental
Jeremy Reynalds | February 2New Mexico was in the national spotlight Monday when — I’m embarrassed to say — Republican Gov. Gary Johnson took to the national airwaves yet again on ABC’s “Nightline” in his seemingly endless criticism of our country’s war on drugs.
Opinion
Ridiculous stunts staged
February 2I don’t entirely agree with Brad-Lord Leutwyler that MTV’s “Jackass” is the downfall of civilization.
Opinion
U.S. has more to lose if it gives up ‘drug war’
February 2I am writing in response to Craig Butler’s Jan. 31 column, “Laws can’t change reality.”
Sports
Lobo teams to play BYU
February 2Both of UNM’s basketball teams will see action this weekend, as the men hit the road for a 4 p.m. game against Brigham Young University Saturday, while the women also entertain BYU in The Pit Saturday at 7 p.m.
News
Flag-raising kicks off Black History Month
Iliana Limn | February 2For Scott Carreathers, the flag-raising ceremony outside of Scholes Hall Thursday that marked the beginning of Black History Month symbolizes the meaning of the February celebration. “Knowing what the colors on the flag mean — red for the blood of our ancestors, black for black people and green for the land and hope — it really encompasses the meaning of this special month,” said Carreathers, UNM director of African American Student Services. Everett Wheeler-Bell, president of the Black Student Union, said the purpose of the ceremony is to recognize black achievements and contributions.
News
hmm...which one?
February 2Gallery attendant Margie Houser serves horseradish at Maxwell Museum Thursday during a Polish lunch, which is part of the museum's monthly ethnic lunch series.
Sports
Ruben's Diary
Ruben Douglas | February 2Monday's 82-78 loss to the University of Wyoming was real tough, but it will be something that the team can grow from. We played hard; it wasn't for a lack of effort. The Cowboys just got the best of us this time.
News
‘Sugar’ is only semi-sweet
Emily Sperry | February 1The first poster that I saw advertising “Sugar and Spice,” released by New Line Cinemas, showed a picture of a blonde “Betty doll” head asking “Why would the most popular girl in school wear a mask?”
News
Film center features foreign flicks
Rafael E. Gallegos | February 1The Southwest Film Center kicked off its new season with two classic films, each monumentally important in film history.
News
`Hip-hop' showcases urban flavor
Justin Bailey | February 1"Hip-Hop Prophets," a play written and directed by UNM senior Ross Kelly, opened Wednesday and will run every night at 7:30 p.m. through Saturday at UNM's Theatre X in the basement of the Fine Arts building.
News
Wife’s hospital dream realized
Iliana Limn | February 1Yolanda Acosta-Villegas fulfilled her dream of honoring her husband’s life by refurbishing the University of New Mexico Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit waiting room. Acosta-Villegas spent the last year and $10,000 redecorating the waiting room and dedicated her work to her late husband Wednesday morning. Her husband, Ralph, was brought to the hospital after an accident in 1998 and died while being treated at the trauma center. Her experience in the intensive care waiting room and memories of her husband prompted her to take action.
News
UNM football player arrested on assault charges
Staff and Wire Report | February 1UNM freshman football player Deario Richardson was arrested Wednesday night on charges related to an alleged domestic dispute. Richardson was taken into custody by Albuquerque police at his southeast Albuquerque home after he allegedly assaulted his female roommate.
Opinion
UNM values image over its principals
Richard Berthold | February 1A day or two after the Sigma Chi fraternity's swastika affair last December, the Daily Lobo published a letter from the president of the Black Student Union, who, in barely comprehensible English, blamed me and my columns for the incident and demanded that I be reprimanded by the administration.
Sports
Softball faces slew of talent as season opens
Anika Amon | February 1The UNM softball team begins its season today with a doubleheader in the Diamond Tournament at Lobo Field against the University of Mississippi today at noon.
