Editor, The conviction of Rutgers University student Dharun Ravi for a “hate crime” against his white roommate, Tyler Clementi, is a misapplication of justice.
Editor, The column published on Wednesday by Devon Stevens, “Art classification is strictly subjective,” makes several good points, most importantly that art which has mass appeal is not without artistic merit.
Editor, On Wednesday a letter was printed from a student who agreed with Rush Limbaugh that Sandra Fluke’s call for Georgetown University to pay for contraceptives is unconstitutional — a violation of the separation between church and state. I applaud any student taking a stand, but the facts are muddied here.
Editor, I’m writing to you about the lack of transparency when it comes to enrolling in independent study courses offered here at UNM.
April is National Donate Life month. Are you an organ donor? If you are, thank you on behalf of a child or adult who will benefit from your generosity.
Reflecting on the Tucson shootings last January, our nation’s president asked us to engage in civil dialogue while discussing the issues we are called on as citizens and community members to address.
How does one determine what is high-class and low-class literature? How does one tell the difference between classy and trashy films or TV shows?
Editor, About once a month when walking to and from classes, I get asked “Do you have a minute to help save the children?” I am talking about the men and women from Save the Children.
Editor, I enjoy living in my sunny, bright, 9 ½ foot by 12 foot home — 114 square feet — with six windows.
Editor, When I think of all the things a person could say about a woman that would be considered misogynistic, calling one a “slut” is definitely one of them.
I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about character flaws of my own. We’ve all got them — and we’ve all got to deal with them. Unfortunately, sometimes other people have to deal with a couple of mine.
Editor, During spring break, while students were looking to relax without breaking the bank, when not a single student was in the room, regents met and suggested raising student fees $80 to fund Athletics and libraries.
Why is the greatest nation on earth still debating sexual politics? U.S. political discourse is becoming dominated by bitter debates over personal morality and “family values” at the expense of real, substantive issues.
I consider myself a libertarian. The fewer laws the better, as far as I‘m concerned. There are some laws I agree with, though.
Dear Dr. Peg, What is the harm of taking Adderall if I don’t have a prescription? It always helps me get my work done, and I don’t feel any negative side effects.
Editor, The UNM administration and regents are lucky that they rule over a campus of apathetic cowards.
Instructional columns are “in” right now, and have been since the 60s, so today, instead of screaming at you to adjust your opinion to mine and embarrassing this newspaper, I thought I’d do you a favor and tell you how to ride the bus.
Editor, In response to Friday’s article on the $6.2 million health care shortfall, I have a concept for UNM HR.
Editor, I would like to invite students, staff and faculty to join us for a protest beginning at noon tomorrow in front of the UNM Bookstore against growing violence at UNM.
I get really frustrated waiting for my life to happen. I feel like I’m wasting my time when I could be doing something more productive.
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