Editor, I strongly agree with Gov. Bill Richardson's innovative idea put forth during the New Hampshire debates in view of the general silence among nations vis-Ö-vis China's violations of human rights, especially toward Tibetans, and with its dozens of prisons which, for Tibetans, are like Auschwitz and Dachau.
Editor, I was initially excited when I read that the UNM regents had approved an arrangement with the Archdiocese of Santa Fe to co-sponsor a new faculty chairperson in religious studies focused on Roman Catholicism. The prospect of the University getting financial support to hire a first-rate scholar of religion seemed like an important addition to our curriculum.
Editor, Is the United States still hunting for 9/11 conspirator Osama Bin Laden in its "war on terror?" After the United States failed to find Bin Laden in Afghanistan and weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, we, the American people, were told that we were fighting for democracy and freedom.
Editor, On April 23, Joe Moser from the staff of Rep. Heather Wilson met with members and supporters of Population Connection in her district to discuss the importance of comprehensive sex education and voluntary family planning programs worldwide. I attended the meeting and would like to express my concern to Wilson for not supporting the Responsible Education About Life Act and the Global Democracy Promotion Act.
Editor, As a UNM alumnus, I know that my degree is most valuable when it represents a rigorous and thorough education. Courses that are either too easy, or too poorly taught - whether by graduate students or tenured faculty - undermine the University's reputation.
by Matthew Chavez Daily Lobo columnist Last week marked the 40th anniversary of the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, a watershed event that revolutionized Israeli power in the Middle East and created the longest-running military occupation in modern history. The Six-Day War also transformed U.
Editor, Birthright is defined as a right, privilege or possession, such as property, to which one is entitled by birth. In his article, "Taking Luck Seriously," Matt Miller suggests that birthright results in the "... inherited package of wealth, health, genes, looks, brains, talents and family.
The move by the Recording Industry Association of America to file lawsuits against 16 UNM network users for illegally downloading music on the Internet raises disturbing questions about music, its commodification and the role of the Web as a carrier to distribute music.
It is in the interest of Morocco to assist the process of enabling the population of Western Sahara to achieve autonomy in the socio-economic development sector.
Editor, I am not shocked that Sens. Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman can't see the large drain on the United States oil supply caused by the armada of war machines the president has deployed in Iraq and around the world. All those tanks get about 5 miles per gallon; jet planes get even less; and Humvees are horribly bad, too.
Editor, Joe Buffaloe's May 7 article on the virtues of graffiti was right on. The author Ian Shoales said it too, adding that he didn't ask for gigantic lurid billboards and pervasive product advertising to be put in public view either. Property owners have a right to resent messages or artwork put on walls or vehicles.
Editor, Students have a problem in lower-level math classes such as math 120 and math 121. I received a D+ for the math 121 class. When I approached the department, I was told, "Oh, we are doing you no favor if we pass you." The department has these classes taught by graduate students, most of whom do not know how to teach.
Editor, The small town of Greensboro, Kan., was ravaged by a tornado that struck with a velocity in excess of 200 mph. In a world where people swear by the ideal of ensuring the well-being of most people, one would expect that people in positions of authority would use their time and energy to provide as much assistance as possible to the people who lived in Greensboro before the tornado destroyed it.
Editor, I commend you on publishing the two letters on May 2 by Juan Carlos Holmes and Isaac Padilla. They allow us to recognize that the student population, unlike ASUNM, understands the predicaments of our times and sees the need to actively participate in politics, as they affect students directly.
Editor, I read with great interest the housing guide in Thursday's Daily Lobo. I completely agree that buying a home instead of renting is a financially sound decision that students should look into. I bought my first home near UNM seven years ago and have seen the value of the house more than double in that time - not a bad return for such a short period of time.
Editor, I find it extremely offensive that a Baptist student group was given permission by the Student Activities Center to set up a tent, co-opt the center of the Duck Pond and use a microphone to proselytize until Sunday night in a marathon Bible-reading session.
Editor, On Friday, I noticed an Albuquerque Police Department Bomb Squad vehicle, a fire truck and police cars speeding to UNM. Obviously, this raised my curiosity concerning what was occurring on campus, especially with the recent shootings at Virginia Tech.
Editor, In response to Katryn E. Fraher's letter in Tuesday's Daily Lobo, I would like to clarify the events detailed. Fraher claims that the UNM Israel Alliance defaced a presentation put up by the Salam Coalition in Smith Plaza on April 26. The SC constructed a representation of the wall being constructed by Israel consisting of a network of fences with vehicle-barrier trenches.
Editor, I agree with Director of Residence Life Randy Boeglin that living on campus is an experience you will never forget. Residing on campus is beneficial to one's academics and social life. While the dorms do offer great amenities, there are other options for living on campus.
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