Opinion
DL reporter's conduct, content unprofessional
November 4Editor, I would like to use my right to respond to the Sub Culture article recently published in the Daily Lobo.
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News
Crimson Country
Ruben Hamming-Green and Chelsea Erven | November 3In an optimistic atmosphere, New Mexico Republicans watched poll results roll in, and supporters celebrated a national Republican takeover Monday night at the Albuquerque Hilton. Susana Martinez rode national momentum and defeated Diane Denish in New Mexico’s governor’s race. “Tonight we have made history,” Martinez said in her victory speech in Las Cruces.
News
E-mail merger improves ease of use
Sofia Sanchez | November 3UNM Hospitals, Information Technologies and the Health Sciences Center will merge GroupWise e-mail systems Friday. The merger will improve communication between UNMH and HSC and faculty and staff on main campus, said Sally Bowler-Hill, program operations director for Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center.
Culture
Artist purees 50s housewife myth
Chris Quintana | November 2Kristianna Smith dropped out of high school around 13 and applied to community college courses at 15.
Culture
'Absurd' isn't quite the word
Graham Gentz | November 2Contrary to what it may seem, Fusion Theatre Company’s production of “Happy Days” is not part of a chain reaction of existentialism tearing through Albuquerque. The writer, Samuel Beckett, is best known for writing “Waiting for Godot” and kicking it with Jean-Paul Sartre.
Culture
Stop thinking; start writing
Antonio Sanchez | November 2While it may take some writers years to compose a full-length novel, one group asks would-be authors to churn one out in a month. Nov.
Opinion
It's not 'fine' to neglect the arts building or academic mission
November 2Editor, This is in response to the “Desperate Times” feature on Oct. 29, “Economic picture bleak for photo dept.” I noticed a few things in the article that really caught my attention, especially since I’m a part of the fine arts department.
Opinion
It's criminal to build freshmen dormitory in crime-ridden area
November 2Editor, If there is an image that reflects how important UNM students are to the University and the City of Albuquerque, the crime map I printed Tuesday from the APD website is it.
Opinion
Frontier's apology over incident should have been sufficient
November 2Editor, In regards to the breast-feeding incident at the Frontier Restaurant, the establishment apologized for its error.
Opinion
Daily Lobo's coverage on Frontier breast-feeding incident notable
November 2Editor, I want to commend the Daily Lobo on the great information it added to the story about breast-feeding and discrimination.
Opinion
Student requests follow-up on red light camera review
November 1Editor, This is not a letter so much as a request for a follow-up. Since May, when UNM was commissioned to impartially review statistics on red light cameras, I have not heard where progress stands, or whether the study was funded.
Opinion
Firing of analyst for bigotry shows move toward tolerance
November 1Editor, In what felt like a small victory for humanity against the media’s war on Islam, NPR took a bold step and fired Juan Williams.
Opinion
Stewart's anti-Marxist remarks more Red Scare than sane
November 1Editor, Jon Stewart’s keynote speech for the “Rally to Restore Sanity” no doubt addressed a vital issue.
Culture
Student-run gallery opens doors
Andrew Beale | November 1It was one of those three-in-one events — a gallery, music show and costume party — that displayed a grab bag of UNM students’ artistic endeavors. Except it wasn’t affiliated with the University, even though UNM students organized it. The Monster Mash was the first show at the newly opened Hydra Gallery on Lomas Boulevard.
Culture
Local acts unplug at the El Rey
Alexandra Swanberg | November 1Project Acoustic mandates that bands strip down music to its base — that is, without the bass. Local acts from Albuquerque will play acoustic sets Friday at the El Rey Theater. Event organizer Helmut Perzi said acoustic minimalism is unusual in concerts. “What we’re trying to do is — you see a lot of these bands, and you see them in their same way all the time,” he said.
News
Students' requests for more recycling 'implausible'
Alexandra Swanberg | November 1Since sustainability became one of its core values in 2008,UNM has pushed for a greener campus, but student apathy has hindered efforts. Mary Clark, program specialist at the Office of Sustainability, said UNM has an award-winning recycling program with a 40 percent diversion rate (the percentage of waste that is recycled). She said students think the department isn’t doing enough to encourage participation in sustainability efforts. “There’s still a lot of work to be done, and a lot of that is because we’re an ever-changing population, and we need to keep educating them,” she said. Linda McCormick, the resource conservation manager, said the recycling program that began in the early 90s didn’t involve students, but she has taken steps to curb the issue.
News
Graduate students form union to tackle cuts
Danielle Boudreau | November 1UNM graduate students are organizing to find another way of tackling budget cuts that have left many uncertain about their jobs. Graduate Student Liza Minno-Bloom is forming Graduate Employees Together, a committee that advocates for graduate and teaching assistants. She said half of all UNM classes are taught by graduate students, and most estimates under-represent their impact.
News
New Pit, new season: Arena opens for business
Ryan Tomari and Ruben Hamming-Green | November 1The renovated and less-falling-apart Pit opened Monday for the first time since the $60 million upgrades were completed.
News
Rugged and redeemed
Ryan Tomari | November 1From chumps to champs Want to watch a winning football team? Well, OK, it’s not football, but to Europeans rugby is considered the father good ol’ American pigskin. The UNM rugby team, another successful club team, has changed its culture and become a top-10 club squad, rugby team member Drew Riordan said. “Right now the rugby season is a yearlong season,” he said.
Sports
Youngsters ready for season
Levi Lewis | November 1The UNM baseball team is set for its annual Cherry and Silver World Series, Nov. 2-4 at Lobo Field.
