Editor, I am writing in response to Richard Berthold's column published in the Daily Lobo on Nov. 16. Though there are many issues in the column one can address, I want to confine myself to his main conclusion, which is that the Bible cannot be accepted as history.
Editor, Evolution is both a theory and a fact. As a doctor and scientist at UNM, I would like to clarify where science actually stands on the issue of evolution. Richard Berthold, in his column published in the Daily Lobo on Nov. 16, claims: "Like Darwinian evolution, the idea that the Earth circles the sun is just a theory.
There's one outcome of the 2008 House and Senate races that's certain - it will be bad for New Mexico. Heather Wilson, Republican representative of the First District, announced her candidacy for Republican Sen. Pete Domenici's seat shortly after he announced he will not seek re-election.
Editor, I'd like to clear some of the "basic research" brought up by Dennis Kinzler's letter published in Monday's Daily Lobo. Kinzler tries to use a scientific principle called isostasy to prove that coastal communities have nothing to fear from global warming.
Editor, I take exception to Donald Gluck's use of the word "theory" in his letter published in the Daily Lobo on Tuesday. He states that "evolution, a theory, which among other complexities . does not warrant 'an incredibly high probability of being correct.
Editor, I would like to commend Dennis Kinzler on one of the finest examples of trolling I have ever seen in the Daily Lobo. For those who don't know the term "trolling," it refers to the practice of posting an intentionally incendiary missive to an Internet message board in order to provoke a hostile response.
Editor, I am greatly offended by the blatant ignorance of Dennis Kinzler's two letters. Both of them represent a dangerous distortion of scientific evidence and reasoning that threatens not just the legitimacy of scientific pursuit in the eyes of the public, but also the ability of people to recognize legitimate scientific warnings and respond appropriately.
Editor, There has recently been a discussion on the campus about the increase in the cost of birth control prices for students. The American College Health Association, of which the UNM Student Health Center is a member, has been working diligently with members of Congress to restore nominal price exemption at university campuses.
Editor, From my early childhood on, my mother took me with her to many funerals of relatives, friends, neighbors and acquaintances. From an early age, I learned life is not certain. Tomorrow is not guaranteed to any of us. My mother often made me aware that we can never say for sure that we will do something or go somewhere next week or five years from now.
by Matthew Chavez Daily Lobo columnist On Nov. 8, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that, if ratified in the Senate, will remove trade and investment obstacles between the U.S. and Peru. The bill's supporters laud it as a new labor - and environment - friendly free-trade model that enjoys bipartisan support.
Editor, Richard Berthold, in his column published in the Daily Lobo on Friday, begins with, "Like Darwinian evolution, the idea that the Earth circles the sun is just a theory. But like evolution, it is a theory with an incredibly high probability of being correct .
Editor, When I leave my evening classes, it is completely dark outside, and there are almost no bright lights around the main walkways. I don't feel safe at night when I am on campus. Recently, money was spent to install huge lights on Johnson Field, and they are wonderful.
Editor, OK, so the ignorance of equating Darwin's writing to the Bible and Quran while also denigrating Islam made Dennis Kinzler's ideas out to be the ranting of a fool. But in Monday's Daily Lobo, he outdid himself. I'm not sure what NASA reports he looked at, but a casual Google search confirmed that NASA - I was looking at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, which may be the source of confusion - has, among other articles, one titled "Arctic Ice Meltdown Continues With Significantly Reduced Winter Ice Cover.
Editor, I'd like to respond to James Connolly's letter published in the Daily Lobo on Thursday about recycling bins and sustainability. It's obvious that Connolly was upset by the changes in the location of recycling bins in Northrop Hall. Yes, the state fire marshal required recycling bins to be removed from the halls, but the recycling department worked diligently with the building coordinator to locate substitute sites to place the bins.
Editor, After researching global warming, it seems that natural events cause most of it, despite all the fear thrust upon us by professors and the global warming crowd. I have found some interesting studies and articles to prove this point that emanate from scientists.
Editor, This letter is addressed to UNM President David Schmidly. My name is Joseph Bell, and I'm a psychology student at UNM. As I understand it, "establishment of goals and policies to guide the University and oversight of the functioning of the University" is a role carried out by your offices.
Editor, I applaud the Daily Lobo for following up on the Indian students assault case. This shows the commitment of the newspaper in ensuring that students on campus are safe and secure. Turan Johnson has accumulated more than 20 court cases against him in the past three years.
Editor, I know many people must be sick and tired of hearing about the possible smoking ban on campus, but I have a few thoughts to share. First of all, I am not a smoker, but I think it would be ridiculous to try to ban smoking on campus. I used to work in a restaurant where many people smoked, and they would go crazy if they didn't get their smoke break.
by Richard M. Berthold Daily Lobo columnist I have remained out of the ongoing debate on evolution versus intelligent design, because it is simply silly. As Thomas Aquinas discovered, reason and faith are separate orders of truth, and ultimately, neither can budge the other.
Editor, I'm sick and tired of constantly being asked if I have a moment to spare for the environment by people with clipboards who stand around campus all day long. No, I don't have any money for you, so buzz off. Every day, they bombard me, desperately trying to get me to donate money.
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