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The Setonian
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Security vulnerability plagues SafeConnect

Imagine a University policy which requires that you share access to any private computer you use at the University, such as your laptop, tablet or your computer in the dorms. For example, when you use your computer on campus, a University network administrator is able to install arbitrary programs on your computer.


The Setonian
Opinion

Economic policy best if not led by profit, idealism

Editor, It has been a long while since I last wrote to the Daily Lobo. I had no intention of joining in this debate over capitalism because I dislike what the opinion section of the Lobo has become: an extension of petty comments from anonymous critics who, for some reason unbeknownst to me, have a particular affinity for caps lock and rabble-rousing. Now, after reading the ongoing thread between Damian and Jose, I felt compelled to enter into the discussion with a plea for reasonable discourse and proper reflection on the argument. I do not agree that “a return to capitalism” is what this country needs; indeed, I am perplexed by such a statement.



The Setonian
Opinion

Tuition used to cost $450 per semester

Hello, I am a “non-traditional student” here at UNM. What makes me non-traditional? I received a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from NMSU in 1987. After graduating, I worked for the U.S.


The Setonian
Opinion

Restoring capitalism will benefit economy

Editor’s Note: This letter is response to Jose Flores’ letter printed in Wednesday’s Daily Lobo,“Economy steals from poor, gives to rich,” which decried the current American economic system. Editor, First off, we do not live in a true capitalist system.



The Setonian
Opinion

Harassment jobs easy to come by

Why is there fear of the job market among incoming students? There’s still a few jobs to be had in the harassment industry. Start while you’re still a student, and you will get plenty to put on your résumé. Practice right here in the dorms by knocking on that dweeb’s door early in the morning, every third morning for three months, and then run right back to your room and take three deep, morning breaths. If you’re too nerdy to have the guts for the above, fall back to more cyber-bullying, just like in junior high.



The Setonian
Opinion

Oil addiction leads to deceit over Libya

Editor, If anyone has ever been addicted to drugs, or knows someone who has been, then both parties know the addict develops a skill for lying. This deceit is used in many ways so that the junkies can get their fix.


The Setonian
Opinion

Good journalism needs good quotes

Editor, “I heard s**t went down.” Luke Holmen, quoting a student who clearly hasn’t put any thought into his remarks ultimately loosens the overall effectiveness your article has.


The Setonian
Opinion

Greeks do right without complaint

A reader at DailyLobo.com responded to last week’s letter, submitted by Lisa McBride: “List of Greeks’ positives could fill the Parthenon,” about the biased view of Greek life on UNM campus: by Barbara Vidal posted Monday “This is completely disgusting. I know tons of great, awesome, genuine people involved in Greek life who do amazing things for UNM and their respective houses, yet the difference [between] them and you, Lisa McBride, is that fact they are in Greek life because it fits into their lives and it calls to who they are; it is an important part of their lives and will continue to be one.


The Setonian
Opinion

Norway terrorist didn’t hurt country’s freedom

Editor,   It’s nice to know that the government of Norway has decided to counter the horrendous terrorist acts perpetrated upon it with “more democracy” instead of doing what America did, which is the exact opposite. Following 9/11, this country’s leaders passed the Orwellian, unconstitutional PATRIOT Act in October 2001, apparently deciding that restricting the rights of its citizens was the best solution to prevent future terrorist threats.



The Setonian
Opinion

A new Pledge of Allegiance to suit these unjust times

Editor, A revision of the Pledge of Allegiance: I pledge allegiance to the Segregated States of America, and to the reputation of politicians for which greed and no ethics of restrictions stands, one nation, under financial debt, without a concern for those less fortunate, that is dividing us all.





The Setonian
Opinion

All the news that’s fit to print

The summer is over. It had to happen sometime. And I while I hate to be the bearer of bad news, you do have to come back to class, but in the spirit of keeping you informed, I wanted to take a little time to remind you of the issues UNM faces this year.



The Setonian
Opinion

Politicians primed to destroy house Founding Fathers built

Editor, It must be comforting to American citizens to know that so many of today’s politicians follow in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps by supporting low or no taxes for the wealthy and corporations and high taxes for the middle class and poor.

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