Lobo Conservatives president Stephen Dinkel has found a new way to make his voice heard - an online radio show. "Mornings with Dink," his biweekly show on BlogTalkRadio.com, focuses on issues ranging from sports to politics to personal stories. Though the show has a conservative slant, Dinkel said he is open to people calling in with opposing views, as long as they're polite.
Mayor Martin Chavez told students the best way to improve Albuquerque's future is by understanding the city's past. A class in the UNM Honors Program invited Chavez to give a lecture on his plans for the city Thursday. Chavez discussed Albuquerque's economic and infrastructure issues, including the film production market and solar power initiatives.
Editor, On Monday, it was conference day, and I was running late. I was racing to meet my creative writing teacher. To make the students comfortable and at ease, she was holding conferences at the SUB. I raced across the quad, ran up the steps, and the uniform shouted, "You can't go in there.
Editor, Yesterday was the last day to register to vote. Many students have chosen to register. About 600 registered yesterday. I say hooray to all those brave souls stepping courageously into the political arena in this election. This letter is addressed to the other group of UNM students - the ones who, for whatever political reason, have chosen not to register over the last three months since organizations have been on campus.
The Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico needs volunteers to provide information and comfort to survivors of sexual assault. Advocates provide 24-hour counseling and education services, in person or by phone, for sex crime victims, said Rosanna Cordova, crisis services manager for RCC.
In 2007, UNM received $12.5 million from an institutional bond for classroom modernizations, but students are petitioning to use the money for Johnson Center. ASUNM President Ashley Fate said the Student Housing and Recreation Committee is exploring options for updating the center, a plan President David Schmidly supports.
Editor, I believe that the school should change the name of the newspaper. It has become increasingly prominent of the Democratic bias in every article in the paper, excluding the sports page. The new name for the paper should be the Daily Liberal. It is actually funny how the paper has tried to change the opinion of many students through persuasion and through very biased articles.
The South Austin Jug Band made its latest album, Strange Invitation, at the Hotel Chelsea. "It was better than my wildest dreams," singer and guitarist James Hyland said. "I was scared we'd go up there and end up sitting in a room looking at each other. It's hard not to be inspired there.
The New Mexico Black Expo will be an open house for New Mexicans who want to learn more about the Albuquerque black community. The expo will be held Friday at the State Fairgrounds from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday at Civic Plaza from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The mechanical engineering department is planning to change its curriculum to prepare students for sustainable jobs. Professor Andrea Mammoli said he thought of starting a renewable-energy program while he was on sabbatical in 2004. "We are trying to put in a curriculum that looks at all aspects of sustainable energy.
Dear Dr. Peg: If your usual body temperature is below the normal 98.6 degrees, do you experience a fever at lower temperatures than normal as well? - Mr. Cool Dear Mr. Cool, As you clearly realize, normal body temperature can differ from person to person. The textbook figure of 98.
Editor, After reading the article written about the Sigma Chi party, I was upset to hear your newspaper failed to mention the other events that occurred that weekend. First, I will mention that I was an attendee at that party. I know the boys who had that party, and it was never intended to be a Sigma Chi event.
In Tuesday's story "New voters' ballots could be thrown out," the Daily Lobo should have made it clear that if you vote early or within your precinct, you will not have to vote on a provisional ballot - unless your registration has not been processed. County Clerk Maggie Toulouse Oliver said her office will be able to process the information of everyone registered before the Tuesday deadline.
Barack Obama and John McCain met in Nashville Tuesday for the second of three presidential debates. As in the first debate, the candidates spoke about the economy, as well as entitlements and foreign policy. The debate was in a town-hall format: The candidates fielded questions from audience members and online contributors.
Michael L. Weinstein said he didn't know what he was getting himself into when he founded the Military Religious Freedom Foundation in 2006. Now the Albuquerque native and his family endure death threats from religious fundamentalists, he said. Weinstein was on campus Monday for a showing of "Constantine's Sword," a documentary about evangelism in the armed forces.
UNM's Parking and Transportation Services is reaching out to students to give them alternatives to the hectic commuter life. PATS hosted the Fall Alternative Transportation Fair on Tuesday, where ABQ Ride, PATS and BikeABQ tried to interest students in their organization's services.
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