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Opinion

Mubarak will be forced to flee unless he grants civil liberites

February 1

Editor, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and several other heads of state urged the Egyptian government on Sunday to implement democratic reforms and to stop further violence against protesters. Merkel told Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in a phone call that she expects him and his newly nominated government to grant the Egyptian people freedom of information and the right to assemble, government spokesman Steffen Seibert said in a statement. She urged Mubarak, in a lengthy conversation, to open dialogue with the country’s citizens and focus on Egyptian youths’ concerns.

Culture

For Your Ears

Andrew Beale | February 1

Feb. 8 Reverend Horton Heat Launchpad 21 and up $20 The seminal sound of psychobilly, a cross of rockabilly and hardcore punk rock, means it kind of works as country music for people who think country music is lame.

Culture

Two-wheeled charity pedals on

Alexandra Swanberg | February 1

“Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” Miriam Beard, Historian For two San Diego cyclists, the idea of living is a charitable cause on wheels. And “Give a Bike” has Adam and Christy Coppola traversing the country.

News

Students fight to get tuition credit eliminated

Shaun Griswold | February 1

SANTA FE — More than 80 UNM students rode the Rail Runner to the Roundhouse with a message: University students cannot sustain further tuition increases.

News

Memo: SFRB exempt from act

Hunter Riley and Ruben Hamming-Green | February 1

University Counsel ruled the Open Meetings Act does not apply to the Student Fee Review Board process, according to a counsel memo sent to ASUNM President Laz Cardenas on Jan.

News

Get rid of ‘I’ word, ethnic center says

Kallie Red-Horse | February 1

GPSA unanimously passed a resolution to support the elimination of the word “illegal” in reference to people. The El Centro de la Raza presented the resolution at Saturday’s GPSA Council meeting and asked members to endorse the “Drop the I” campaign.

Opinion

How to reduce study-related stress

February 1

I doubt you needed the just-released UCLA survey to tell you, but you might have been surprised that apparently more than half of freshmen think they are emotionally less healthy than their neighbor.

News

Breaking Down Borders

Andrew Beale | January 31

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. — More than 400 people from the U.S. and Mexico met at the border fence Saturday in a display of solidarity with people affected by violence in Juárez.

News

Activists: Keep allowing licenses for undocumented

Barron Jones | January 31

UNM students will join activists from around the state to protect undocumented-resident access to driver’s licenses and higher education.

News

Governor balks at new regent process

Chelsea Erven | January 31

Two Board of Regents positions remain available after Gov. Susana Martinez rejected a regent selection process proposed by the UNM Faculty Senate.

Sports

For Ross, home base is here

Ryan Tomari | January 31

Cody Ross had a November that he will never forget. Ross, who is from Portales, N.M., and a graduate of Carlsbad High School is a Major League Baseball player who won the 2010 World Series with the San Francisco Giants. Ross said winning the Fall Classic was bigger than life to him. “It’s surreal,” he said. Ross was honored by UNM and head Lobo baseball coach Ray Birmingham on Friday night at a UNM-sponsored banquet to celebrate Ross’s achievements at Ladera Golf Course.

Sports

A step in the right direction

Tyler Johnson | January 31

For the UNM track and field team, this weekend’s meet was the equivalent of a college-prep test, and the Lobos already look to be in top shape.

Sports

Aggies get served in ABQ

Brandon Call | January 31

Revenge is sweet for the UNM men’s tennis team — especially when it comes against its biggest rival. After dropping a disappointing 4-3 decision to rival New Mexico State last season, the Lobos rebounded for a 5-2 win Saturday at the Linda Estes Tennis Complex. Head coach Alan Dils said his team waited a year for vindication. “We didn’t like losing in Las Cruces last year,” he said.

Sports

BYU Goes Belly-up

Ryan Tomari | January 31

In Section 21 of The Pit, three BYU fans showed up with a sign that read, “You Got Jimmered.” Unfortunately for the Cougars and their fans, BYU got “Snelled” on Saturday.

Opinion

U.S. government should walk the walk on Egypt democracy

January 31

Editor, Democracy? I need help understanding why the government of the United States, which claims to always be promoting democracy for the people in all other nations on this planet, appears to be threatened when the people in nations like Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Jordan and Yemen take measures in their own hands to oust an oppressive ruler who denies them democracy, and replace that oppressive government with a democratic one based on the principle of “government of, by and for the people.” I think I already know the answer to that, and I do not like the answer.

Opinion

Death penalty costly, ineffective

Danny Hernandez | January 31

On the first day of the legislative session, Gov. Susana Martinez told a packed House chamber that she will work to reinstate the death penalty.

Opinion

Tunisia and Egypt revolts should prime lethargic youth

January 27

Editor, I read about the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt and am at once enthralled and saddened. I am enthralled that ordinary people are standing up and fighting for their rights in a peaceful and objective manner.

Opinion

Political drama at the Legislature

Danny Hernandez | January 27

Ever since New Mexico Speaker of the House Ben Luján, (D-Nambe) won his primary by a fewer-than-100-vote squeaker last June, there has been much talk about the possibility of losing his leadership position. Shortly after the November general election, a challenger emerged in the form of Joseph Cervantes (D-Las Cruces). With a House divided 37-33 (last session, the split was 45-25), Cervantes needed a coalition made up of the 33 Republicans plus three Democrats, himself included, to win the speaker’s seat. A similar coup d’etat took place 10 years ago in the Senate when Richard Romero (D-Albuquerque) with the help of a coalition of all the Republicans in the chamber plus two Democrats, removed Manny Aragon (D-South Valley) from the President Pro Tempore position. This coalition, however, had different dynamics.

Sports

Brace for scoring menace

Ryan Tomari | January 27

Jimmer Fredette. It’s a name worth about 30 points. After ending a three-game losing skid with a 71-46 victory over TCU on Wednesday at The Pit, the UNM men’s basketball team will now face off with No.

Sports

Beyond the call of baseball

Isaac Avilucea | January 27

Whatever Ray Birmingham is, it can be argued that he’s not just a baseball coach. Maybe a bit of heavy-handed hyperbole, Birmingham is more a dreamer and a creator.