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.
By Erica Rogers Daily Nebraskan (U. Nebraska) (U-WIRE) LINCOLN, Neb. -- On Feb. 1, 2003, seven astronauts relinquished their earthly privileges and entered the hallowed halls of sacrifice, forever young, forever heroes. As a devout follower of the American space program, I am saddened by the loss of such fine, dedicated people.
Editor, As America titillates itself with the prospect of war, it is not clear whether the nation's urge to attack Iraq is mostly about weapons or oil, our own politics and economy, terrorism or tyranny. It is certain who the conflict, like most conflicts, is not about: children.
by Dave Baldwin Daily Lobo Guest Columnist Have you noticed that it's easier to find your books on the shelves in Zimmerman lately? For the past two years, the General Library at UNM, along with 160 other North American academic libraries, participated in a web-based survey called LibQUAL+.
Editor, When I read Ms. Slayton's opinion in your Friday, Jan. 31, issue, I did a bit of a double take. Can it be that even after the shock and horror of Sept. 11 has dissipated and most of Americans hearts and minds are coming back into balance that there are some people still so terrified and so blind, that they are incapable of thinking about an issue or a president with some skepticism and depth? I too read Terry Mulcahy's opinion, and I had a very different reaction.
by Sari Krosinsky Daily Lobo columnist I was recently reminded of something that I couldn't really forget: anti-Semitism actually does still exist. In one of my classes, someone declared that Jews -- because we don't follow that person's religious beliefs -- are wrong and in our hearts we know we're wrong.
Editor, Your paper has long been called the "Daily Liberal," and for good reason. However, if I complain when you are one-sided in your focus, I must thank you when you are not. Last week, you published several items that convey the other side of the coin in regards to the crisis in Iraq.
by Abigail Wheetley Daily Egyptian (Southern Illinois U.) (U-WIRE) CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The anniversary of Roe vs. Wade was last week. There were speeches, tears, protests and Lifetime movies. All in all, and good time was had in the midst of one of the most controversial topics ever brought before a society -- abortion.
Editor, In response to UNM President Garcia's comments reported in the Daily Lobo Jan. 29, 2003, that UNM faculty took a pay cut in the last year and that this was not acceptable to the University, what is also not acceptable is that UNM staff took a pay cut as well.
Editor, I am a University of New Mexico journalism graduate and former Lobo staffer. I was lucky enough to have had the privilege of knowing and learning from Professor Hank Trewhitt. I remember first meeting him in a public affairs writing class and thinking, "How did the University land this guy?" Of course, that was before I knew that he was a "home-grown hero," so to speak.
Poets and politics -- who would have thought it? After all, history has birthed poets such as Federico Garcia Lorca, who was arrested in Spain for assumed left-wing political associations. Today, Sam Hamill, the founding editor of Copper Canyon Press, was invited to a poetry symposium at the White House, organized by none other than First Lady Laura Bush.
by Jennifer Onuska ASUNM President and Duff Lill ASUNM Lobby Director Once again, its that time of year when all of our local politicians meet in Santa Fe to determine our future as New Mexicans and more importantly students. Some items that they will face will directly affect the University of New Mexico such as funding for the University.
Staff Editorial Northern Star (Northern Illinois U.) (U-WIRE) DEKALB, Ill. -- The FBI is soon expected to order their field supervisors to count the number of mosques and Muslims in their area, according to a report in the Jan. 28 issue of the New York Times.
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