Editor, As a firm tobacco adversary and a member of the on-campus coalition against tobacco, EXPOSE, it is painful to watch the countless number of students, staff and faculty at UNM who are slaves to the little drug called tobacco. What is even more painful, though, is seeing those who do not partake ...
Editor, I just read Sen. John Grubesic's proposal to memorialize cockfighting as the official disgrace of New Mexico. Talk about a slap in the face. Not only are the claims inaccurate, they are verbatim of those from the out-of-state special interest groups that have been coming to New Mexico for ...
Editor, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' testimony this morning made one thing perfectly clear: President Bush believes that he need not gain permission from the federal judiciary or Legislature before labeling anyone in the world a target of his so-called War on Terrorism. He has said publicly ...
Editor, Thank you, Richard "Bugman" Fagerlund, for the wonderful reminder in Tuesday's Daily Lobo of why we should all avoid the "gravest show on Earth" - the circus. The circus is a barbaric ritual no more civilized than the mass slaughter of animals and humans in the Coliseum in ancient Rome. If ...
Editor, After reading the article in the Daily Lobo on Thursday about how the UNM Police Department was going to start ticketing for breaking the new 5 mph speed limit near the construction sites, I decided I would try slowing down and obeying the law. After all, going my normal 18-20 mph would soon ...
Editor, The president of the United States and commander in chief of the American armed forces has vowed to protect and defend Israel, militarily if needed, against Iran. It's a good thing we just helped out the Shiite Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution win those theocratic elections in Iraq. I ...
Editor, President Caldera will be receiving a "retirement" package of approximately $700,000, money for which the University will receive absolutely no services whatsoever. For 31 years as a full-time faculty member, I was paid a total of approximately $755,000.
Editor, Before you go to the circus this year, think about Kenny and Tia. A roadside attraction in Iowa wanted an elephant to give rides and entertain the public. In May 1991, Tia was purchased and sent to an elephant training facility in Wisconsin. Upon arrival, she was led inside a barn and all ...
Editor, For the first time ever, I logged on to vote in the Daily Lobo poll to voice my opinion on the question: "President Bush said in his State of the Union address that America is 'addicted to oil' and promised to reduce American dependence on foreign oil. What should be done about this?" I was ...
I don't believe in the myth of technology any more.
Editor, When Louis Caldera was being hired, a few brave souls pointed out that he lacked the skills and qualification to be president of UNM. We said he should not be hired. Most people found a way to compromise with Gov. Bill Richardson's hand-picked president. The governor wanted to put someone ...
by Andrew Price Daily Lobo columnist I have a beagle who is one of my best friends. I shouldn't say "have" because our relationship is more like that of roommates. In order for him to do as I say, he needs to agree with the suggestion - otherwise, he will more or less do as he pleases. Up until ...
You asked for it, and you got it.
Editor, I admit I did not give this a lot of thought, and would probably add to it if asked to deliver to the nation and the world, but I think it is a good start. My State of the Union address would be short and right to the point. Here it is: Good evening, good people of this nation and ...
Editor, While I left UNM before Louis Caldera took office, and therefore cannot really offer a student viewpoint on his tenure, I feel that Regent Jamie Koch's comment in the Albuquerque Journal on Jan. 26 merits a closer look. Koch said the next president should "understand the culture here," ...
Editor, In regards to Danielle Townsend's letter in the Daily Lobo on Monday, I believe the term that best describes my reaction is "flabbergasted." For the purpose of this letter, I will not even try to argue whether it is morally defensible to bring an innocent child into this horrible, pain-filled ...
While playing "World of Warcraft" late one evening, I wondered whether I was wasting the Internet.
Editor, Last semester I wrote a letter to the Daily Lobo to protest the placement of Smokers Station ash receptacles not five feet from entrances to many of the dormitories. I am writing now to elaborate on what I believe is a needed change in the smoking policy for the residential area of campus ...
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