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Nonsmokers need to be strong, confront bothersome smokers

September 28

Editor, UNM’s recent decision to limit tobacco use on campus has become a point of contention among the entire student population, but no group has been more outspoken than UNM’s nonsmoking students. According to their multiple letters to the editor and their testimony offered to any peer within hearing distance, nonsmoking/anti-smoking students feel that despite the fact that this long-awaited “restricted tobacco use” regulation has finally been instituted, it remains unenforced by campus security.

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Locksley is not special, should be fired for poor performance

September 28

Editor, UNM football head coach Mike Locksley should immediately resign or be fired. Locksley is becoming more of a distraction for the football program than a benefit to it.

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Athletics sponsors should demonstrate good character

September 27

Editor, I was not surprised at the tastelessness of the Lobo Louie ad described in the Sept. 25 article, and the lack of judgment shown by the Athletics Department.

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Strategy for Afghan war needs improvement

September 27

Editor, Our anguish began when we left Afghanistan to fend for itself after the expulsion of the Red Army in 1989.

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UNM ‘failure factory’ has only 44% of students graduating

September 25

Editor, Did you know the overall graduation rate for UNM undergraduates, six years after enrollment, is only 44 percent?

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Washington should listen to public on war in Afghanistan

September 25

Editor, While many analysts are claiming that the Obama “surge” in Afghanistan will result in turning around the “good” war against terrorism, top military officials and public polls demonstrate the contrary.

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Students struggle to juggle time

Peggy Spencer/Daily Lobo columnist | September 25

Q: I’m often in a position in which I must choose between getting 8 hours of sleep or exercising. Is it healthier to sacrifice sleep in order to make time for a morning workout? — LG A: This is a great question, LG!

Opinion

Smoking ban needs to be enforced for others’ health

September 24

Editor, Since the Lobo has been discussing the issue of smoking on campus recently, I wanted to bring up a few additional points. First, smokers are not respecting the “no smoking on campus” policy. There are plenty of smokers lighting up cigarettes as they are walking to class, walking along Smith Plaza, and standing outside their dorms — all in non-smoking spots. Second, there is no reprimand for a smoker breaking the non-smoking policy.

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Design to blame for death of birds near George Pearl Hall

September 24

Editor, September is a time of bird migration in New Mexico. On Saturday morning I came to George Pearl Hall to study.

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Fox a classic puppet-head, only protects power of few

September 22

Editor, Upon hearing the speech of former Mexican President Vicente Fox at Popejoy Hall, it became obvious why he was considered a great leader by many dignitaries of the United States.

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Lobo needs more balanced coverage of Vicente Fox's visit

September 22

Editor, Former Mexican President Vicente Fox recently visited UNM where he gave two presentations to describe his background and work during his presidency.

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How House Democrats sold their souls

September 21

Sex slavery is illegal. This should be obvious to most Americans. However, a few people still fail to comprehend it.

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Sniffers and huffers deserve own designated-use areas

September 20

Editor, Student and faculty glue-sniffers and paint-huffers have just as many rights as the smokers.

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Increase in surveillance could reduce campus violence at a cost

Adelin Grema/UWire | September 20

Most people think college campuses across the U.S. are generally safe. Although relatively minor cases of theft or assault are common across campuses, it is not every day that we hear about atrocious crimes in universities.

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Businesses need tax credit to continue competing overseas

September 17

Editor, I read the other day that President Obama is trying to eliminate international tax credits on U.S.

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After-date text breaks the deal

Chris Nelson/UWire | September 17

Imagine you’re on a date. The moon is full, the air is crisp and you’re standing toe-to-toe, saying good night. On your way home, you keep thinking about the taste of her lips and how excited you are to see her again. Then your phone lights up and the screen reads, “Thanks for the great night,” with a tacky smile afterwards. Now, for me, this is one of the biggest turnoffs after any date. When you drop someone off, even if you had a great night, you dropped him or her off.

Opinion

Parties unite in support of observing Veterans Day

September 16

Editor, The debate involving the observance of Veterans Day is absurd and irrational. Honoring our veterans, on their day of national recognition, is a simple way we can give back to the brave men and women who have served and are currently serving our military.

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Healthy lifestyle choices shouldn’t break the bank

September 16

Editor, I sympathize with people who can’t afford health insurance, and I agree that health care costs are too high, but that is only a symptom of a much bigger problem.

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H1N1 kills, consider health of others before sneezing

September 16

Editor, I cringe every time someone sneezes. I sit anywhere — in class, the commons in Dane Smith, even outside on this gorgeous campus — and it always seems that all around me people are sneezing and coughing, causing their germs to spread throughout the area. As a general rule of thumb in a closed room, like a classroom, those germs are still prevalent within the air that we, your classmates, breath.

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Make a difference in your community this Veterans Day

September 15

Editor, I have been reading the debate in the Daily Lobo over service to our country, the wording of “true heroes” and the observance of Veterans Day.