Opinion
Shakespeare-loving professor should be honored, remembered
March 3Editor, A bright source of joy and inspiration vanished from the world the day Elizabeth “Lizz” Ketterer died.
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US government suspiciously similar to a dictatorship
March 3Editor, Is the modern definition of a dictatorship, “A government that exports the jobs of average workers to other countries for the benefit of corporations; destroys the economy by converting the stock market from a place to invest for the future to a place where a few speculators can make vast fortunes in a short period of time at the expense of everyone else; bankrupts the school system, pension funds, health care and the country’s infrastructure; and takes away the right to organize from average citizens?” If so, how close is the U.S.
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Efficient, electric cars not norm because of nation’s oil addiction
March 3Editor, What does environmental science have to do with the recent uprisings in the Middle East? The technology exists for vehicles that do not consume oil.
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New York Times proposal misrepresented in article
March 2Editor, As a member of the GPSA Council, I am disappointed in the representation of the New York Times proposal in reporter Kallie Red-Horse’s story, “Grads want ASUNM to pay more for Times tab.” The desire to collaborate with ASUNM was repeatedly voiced during consideration of this proposal, but the article presented yet another division between the two student governments.
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Does the Daily Lobo plan to cover professor’s death?
March 1Editor, Why hasn’t there been anything in the Daily Lobo yet about the death of professor Elizabeth Ketterer?
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Lack of communication causes problems at UNM branch campus
March 1Editor, I am a student at UNM’s Santa Fe campus where there is a terrible problem with its bachelor of fine arts program.
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Frontier ‘flavorable’ after 40 years
Danny Hernandez | March 1I recently had the privilege of celebrating the Frontier Restaurant’s 40th anniversary with owners Larry and Dorothy Rainosek, local celebrities, former and current UNM presidents, Rainosek family and friends from Texas and throughout the country, Frontier employees and Frontier regulars, like me.
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Everyone, pile on the Fredette express
Ryan Tomari | March 1Originally, I wasn’t aboard the Jimmer Fredette train. Now, after BYU lit up San Diego State on Saturday, I am dangling by one hand on the caboose.
Opinion
So-called herbal alternatives are risky, need regulation
February 28Editor, As a lecturer for the psychology department and an instructor of the drugs and behavior class, I was pleased to read that a state senator is looking to regulate and outlaw “Spice” and similar products.
Opinion
Don’t let a breakup break you
February 28Dear Dr. Peg, What is the best way of dealing with the depression that occurs after a breakup? Dear Broken Up, The end of a relationship is always painful, no matter what the relationship, how it ended or who ended it.
Opinion
Center of the Universe used to have meaning, not garbage
February 24Editor, The “Center of the Universe,” Bruce Nauman’s art piece outside Ortega Hall, and reporter Alexandra Swanberg’s Feb.
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Who dictates NBA talent market?
Isaac Avilucea | February 24The NBA arms race is leading us down a path to Cold War. The leveraging of power between players and owners will inevitably lead to a standoff, and we all know what that means.
Opinion
Had to return cat to shelter; someone please rescue her
February 24Editor, I was so surprised and shocked to see the picture of the shelter cat on the Daily Lobo’s front page Wednesday morning.
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Vending machine chronically unstocked, wastes electricity
February 24Editor, The only vending machine in Woodward Hall has been out of order for three weeks now. There is no number listed on the machine to report problems, and obviously, no one is even coming to stock it. It is drawing electricity, keeping the overpriced Pepsi beverages nice and cold.
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We must seek to understand instead of judging, blaming
February 24Editor, It seems to me that far too many human beings have stopped being aware that we are imperfect and thus subject to saying and doing things, at times, that are not consistent with our basic characters.
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Former Mennonite pastor questions Bible’s dogma
February 22Editor, I write as a former sincere Bible believer. I majored in Bible in college. I pastored an Illinois Mennonite church from 1966-68.
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Appointed student regent has UNM’s interests at heart
February 22Editor, Susana Martinez selected Jake Wellman on Monday as her appointment to the student regent position for the UNM Board of Regents.
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Guv student regent appointee brings wealth of experience
February 22Editor, I write in support of Gov. Susana Martinez’ appointment of undergraduate political science major Jake Wellman. I have had the opportunity to work with Wellman on the Student Fee Review Board (SFRB) in 2010-11.
Opinion
Run and hide; the flu has arrived
February 22The flu is here. It’s late this year, but it’s here now. We are seeing lots of wretched masses in the clinic.
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UNM Nourish chapter needs help for Nicaragua projects
February 20Editor, The UNM chapter of Nourish International is in its first year, but it’s off to a great start.
