Opinion

LETTER: Lobo treats travelers graciously for article

Editor, I would like to thank Clay Holtzman and photographer Lewis Jacobs for the excellent article "World Travelers visit UNM," which appeared in the in the Oct. 23 edition of the Daily Lobo. Their gracious treatment of these foreign guests was gratifying and their patience in conducting a careful, in-depth interview, in spite of the challenges of working with an amateur interpreter (me), produced a favorable impression on the visitors and a complete and accurate report on their journey around the world.

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COLUMN: Pumpkins quirky, interesting

by Ben Everett Columbia Daily Spectator U-Wire I tried free-associating on the word "pumpkin" this morning, and came up with the following: necromancy, lust, good clean fun, muffins. Weird. But also fitting - pumpkins are strange things. After all, what other fruit takes the pan-American spotlight only two days every year, first as a festive lantern, then as a festive pie? To boot, pumpkins tend to pop up in fairy tales, transmogrified into bulbous carriages or blown up to the size of Volkswagens.

LETTER: Kiva apologizes for part in competition

Editor, This letter is to address the events surrounding the Homecoming sidewalk art competition in front of the UNM Bookstore on Tuesday. The intent of the competition was to give student organizations an opportunity to express team spirit and pride for the UNM Lobos in their game against the Utah Utes.

COLUMN: Ballistic fingerprints faulty

Terror inspires faith even in the most flawed of plans. With the yet-to-be-named sniper lurking around our nation's capital, riddling innocent bystanders with bullets, anxiety is aroused and solutions are demanded. In times of crisis, fear and paranoia are louder than reason.

COLUMN: Iraq issue hurting Democrats

by Brian Wagner Columbia Daily Spectator U-Wire It has become quite obvious to politicians that Iraq is going to be the largest influence on the 2002 election season. Democrats, so sure of gaining congressional seats just weeks ago, are now scared of losing seats because their issues are being overshadowed by the Bush administration's sharp focus on Iraq.

LETTER: Pi Kappa members apologize for mural

Editor, On Tuesday, Oct. 22, members of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity participated in a chalk mural competition for the 2002 UNM Homecoming activities. The purpose of this contest was to create a mural that represented the UNM Homecoming theme, "Homecoming on the Range.

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COLUMN: Coffin evidence questioned

by Craig A. Butler Daily Lobo Columnist This week, Andre Lemaire, a paleographer at Sorbonne University, released news of his discovery of an ossuary, a type of coffin common in 1st century Judea, that bears the epitaph, "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus.

Column: States still lack control of campaign spending

by Adam Koeppel Tufts Daily U-Wire It's election time. Television advertisements are beginning to run. Signs are decorating lawns throughout the country. People in suits are standing on street corners, shaking hands and flashing smiles. And candidates are searching for money.

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Column: Human nature overrated?

by Sari Krosinsky Daily Lobo columnist I've often argued that it's pointless to base any argument on human nature, because it's virtually impossible to distinguish between which human attributes are the result of nature and which the result of learning, or even of a combination of the two.

Column: Latest Iraqi debate reminiscent of 90s

by Robert Zelnick Knight Ridder-Tribune Eleven years ago, 45 Senate Democrats and two Republicans voted against granting President George H.W. Bush authority to wage war against Iraq. For months, as Iraq cemented its stranglehold on Kuwait, witnesses before Sen.

Column: Homeland Security Dept. dangerous idea

by Raphael Schweber-Koren The Johns Hopkins News-Letter U-Wire We cried on Sept. 11, watching the twin towers fall and many good men and women die. We listened to the soothing words of the Bush administration: "No one could have prevented this.

Letter: Preparation is also a good self-defense

Editor, Regarding the article about the recent self-defense class taught at UNM, I think it is great that women are being given the opportunity to learn how to defend themselves. However, I think women (and men as well, although women tend to be more vulnerable targets) need to know there are different methods in which they can defend themselves.

COLUMN: Advertising's evolution useless

When psychologist Abraham Maslow developed the Hierarchy of Needs in the early 20th century, times were simpler. Businesses were still after accumulated monetary riches and the effects of the industrial revolution were being seen globally, but products were sold for their utility rather than for their appearances.

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EDITORIAL: Voting: only way to change government

Once again, it's time to harp on what could be considered an overtired subject covered by this particular editor in chief - youth voting (in essence, you 20-somethings, us). The Washington Post just published an article on the altogether too-familiar and too-disturbing subject of youth apathy in voting.

COLUMN: Students can use forum to voice SUB questions

by Jennifer Onuska ASUNM President and Lorena Olmos GPSA President When will the Student Union Building be ready and what can you do about it? That is the question on everyone's mind. By now we should all be aware of the obvious delay.

COLUMN: Congress throws out Constitution for war

by Marc Torney Daily Egyptian U-Wire A defining moment in U.S. history occurred Oct. 10 as both the House and the Senate voted to pass the Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq. These elected officials have done a great disservice to their country.