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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
by Mike Wolff Daily Lobo In 1990, the White House slipped up and let out a report justifying the first Gulf War in economic terms, claiming that it would stabilize world oil prices and supply. The people rose in protest, shouting, "No blood for oil!" The tactic was quickly changed and war was from then on out about good and evil.
Editor, In the "Student claims discrimination" article, published Oct. 15, the Lobo reported that an Albuquerque bar denied entry to a UNM senior because she was pregnant. The Lobo reporter misquoted me about the possible legal duties of a public drinking establishment.
Editor, It seems like many students at UNM complain about a lack of things to do on campus. Well, guess what . . . problem solved! Next week is Homecoming. The ASUNM Homecoming Committee has been hard at work planning a plethora of activities. This year, the committee has done an excellent job to reach out to more students on campus in order to increase participation.
Editor, We are blessed in this country to have many rights and freedoms. We can worship how we wish, we can say what we want, we can vote for who we desire. However, one of these fundamental rights is not, "the right to diminish the health of others because it is fun.
by Richard M. Berthold Daily Lobo Columnist The Cheney-Bush Administration Lexicon: African-American (Black): a Negro. Air Force: diplomatic instrument for imposing peace. Ally: any country that does what we say and Israel. Ariel Sharon: a) a man of peace; b) an advertisement for Jenny Craig.
Editor, According to an Albuquerque Journal poll published Tuesday, Oct. 15, 62 percent of Bernalillo County residents say they would support a law that would completely prohibit smoking inside public places. When asked about bans in more specific locations, 61 percent support such an ordinance in restaurants and eateries while only 30 percent say they would support a complete ban on smoking in bars or taverns.
Editor, President Bush has no idea what he is getting us into with his paranoiac fixation on Saddam Hussein. The entire Arab world isn't going to sit back and watch as we destroy Iraq. Visualize this scenario: Iraq launches missiles at Israel, who responds in kind.
It's undeniable - media coverage tends to be negative. The argument always comes around to the same old journalistic fallbacks, such as "If it bleeds, it leads," or some other such nonsense. Also, the media are the cause of all skewed perceptions. The media are to blame for sensationalism of the most mundane and inane topics, but also are guilty for not covering overlooked stories such as missing children and domestic violence.
by E.R. Shipp Knight Ridder-Tribune Just when black women - from rapper Mary J. Blige to tennis champ Serena Williams to some women twice their age - felt comfortable going blonde came word that blondness is facing extinction. Naturally occurring blondness, that is.
by Liam Scheff Daily Forty-Niner U-Wire Today is a historic day. Congress is in a lopsided debate regarding whether to grant President Bush the sole right and power to wage a war, in the name of all of us, all of the citizens of this country, on the people, not the government of Iraq, one of the richest oil-nations in the world.
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