by Sari Krosinsky Daily Lobo columnist Shocking as it may seem, I actually agreed with Scott Darnell's column last Friday -- up to a point. I agree that it's really yucky when people condemn other people for holding a particular set of beliefs, or declare that anyone belonging to a certain race or ethnicity is required to hold a certain set of beliefs.
Editor, I am thankful that I was born in today's historical epoch than any other. This is because our American society is finally making great leaps toward the "Promised Land" that Dr. King once dreamed of. In many ways we are about to say goodbye to the ways of the past in which we discriminated against others because of the color of their skin.
Editor, Thank you for giving the issue of pedestrian fatalities front-page coverage. After five years of crossing the intersections you mention, my inference is that fatalities could not result mainly from pedestrians crossing illegally. Let us focus instead on driver behavior.
Editor, In light of the fact that our economy is struggling, unemployment is down and the fate of Social Security and Medicaid is uncertain, those 'persons' from the government who are here to help us have come up with a solution. They're going to increase nuclear spending back to the levels of its greatest height back in the Cold War hey days of the 1980s.
Editor, Thursday, as I was walking back to my dorm room from class, I stumbled on a group walking by the Duck Pond. They were of Hispanic descent and all were carrying cardboard signs. As I passed by, I happened to look at one of the signs. On it was the phrase "White isn't right.
Editor, I am writing to inform you and the readers what is going on with the Chicano Studies program. The program is one of the poorest funded and supported programs at UNM. Chicano Studies barely survives on a $100,000 yearly budget and a generous donation of $100,000 (which unfortunately might not be available next year) from Dr.
Editor, I commend those students that came out Thursday, in protest of Dean White's and University College's mishandling of Chicano Studies. As I myself witnessed a poorly attended public presentation by the one and only candidate for the position of director of Chicano Studies and, more recently, a well-attended student demonstration at Chicano Studies, I thought it would be appropriate to share with the entire UNM community the same concerns I have already expressed to Peter White, the dean of University College, and to the steering committee.
Editor, As of late, I have noticed the same tired mantra being repeated over and over again by the anti-war crowd: "No blood for oil." I felt it to be my duty as a fairly well informed American citizen to clear up a few myths/misunderstandings about the issue that is the war on Iraq.
by Heather R. Gabel ASUNM Vice President To begin, I would like to take this opportunity to ask for your opinion as students of the University of New Mexico. It has been proposed to the Student Fee Review Board that there be a $25 increase in Student Fee's next year.
Editor, Reading the Daily Lobo on Wednesday, Feb. 5, I was reminded of an old clichÇ: guys with expensive sports cars are trying to compensate for a lack somewhere, hrm . . . below the belt. The first article to catch my attention was the news brief about the plans to build the tallest building on earth at the ground zero WTC sight.
Editor, Last week, you printed an article by Keith Hudson titled "U.S. Must Take Action." In it Mr. Hudson accused Saddam Hussein of invading Iran for oil, killing innocent people and bullying other countries. All of these accusations are true. Hussein invaded Iran in the '80s.
by Scott Darnell Daily Lobo Columnist Is Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas a white person trapped in a black person's body? How about Secretary of State Colin Powell, National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice or Congressman J.C. Watts? Unfortunately, portions of the black community and many black leaders are saying "yes.
Editor, While reading the letter by Autumn Slayton the other day, I couldn't help but wonder how it is that Americans could possess such little insight and knowledge of the Constitution and American society. The answer is something that could likely be part of a doctoral thesis.
President Bush's remarks during the State of the Union Address, combined with his enthusiastic mispronunciation of the word nuclear, (it's "nuclear," George, not "noo-cyoo-ler!") made the threat of war with Iraq more imminent than ever. Using skewed and clichÇd rhetoric like "justice," "suffering" and "torture," Bush aimed to incite a spirit of patriotism in the American public, a spirit that seems to be predominantly absent.
Editor, This is in response to the recent controversy concerning the Lobo football players and the fake identification. First of all, I say leave the Lobos alone. As much as the state, city, and University exploits these players for their talent to obtain tax revenues, bowl game money, publicity, ticket sales and so on, they should keep their mouth shut.
Editor, I found the head in yesterday's Lobo, "Not all advisers qualified," insulting and degrading. I am Arturo Sierra, and I have served as the director for the College of Enrichment Program for the last 12 years. Throughout my tenure I have worked hard with advising centers across the university and for the most part the advisers have provided quality service to their respective students.
Editor, After reading your Feb. 3, article, "Not All Advisers Qualified," I feel I must respond. I have 15 years experience in undergraduate and graduate admissions and academic advising and other student services positions. I've held several different offices with the Texas Academic Advisers Network (TEXAAN), National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and the New Mexico Academic Advisers Association (NMAAA.
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