Editor, I, as a woman and a senior - that's as in 62 years old - new to the job force after being retired and a student, agree with you that people should decide for themselves what they shall or shall not wear, eat, think, etc. I love the Daily Lobo. The letters, editorials, ads, classifieds and all.
by Josh Kavanagh Guest Columnist On behalf of the staff of Parking and Transportation Services, I would like to welcome all new students, faculty, and staff to the University of New Mexico. Parking at a University is a very different experience from parking at any other facility.
Editor, I agree with others who have written in to let you know that your advertising policy needs to be addressed. The mail-out summer issue has welcome back on the front page and an offensive advertisement on the back. You reserve the right to edit letters to the editor and other content, why not advertisements? You are the gatekeeper for all content.
Editor, I would like to respond to the silly editorial by Angela Williams defending the running of ads for TD's Showclub and Fantasy World in the Lobo. First of all, this is not a First Amendment issue. Williams seems to think that by allowing TD's and Fantasy World to publish their ads in the Lobo she is courageously defending their right to free speech.
Editor, The Constitution was written to offer freedom to the people as well as protection from hurtful and harmful acts by people with the power to do so, whether elected or not. The Constitution protects free speech - including the expression of the belief or the disbelief in God.
by Robert Batterson Knight Ridder-Tribune Back at the end of the 20th century - in December 1999 (or was that December 2000?) - there was a lot of confusion and debate over when the 21st century actually began; was it Jan. 1, 2000 or Jan. 1, 2001? It was neither.
Editor, I have read the letters from people who are appalled by the strip club ads that have appeared in the Daily Lobo. As a new college student starting off at UNM, I too am disgusted with the strip club ads I have seen in the Daily Lobo. I do not want to fit the typical college stereotype.
by Lorena Olmos Guest Columnist To all fellow graduate and professional students, welcome to all our new and returning colleagues. I am very excited to be serving you as this year's GPSA president. I am beginning my fourth year as a dual degree student in Law and Latin American Studies.
Editor, To all those whining about the TD's ads in the Lobo, I have to be blunt and say grow up. There is such a thing as free speech in America. Is that freedom to advertise limited to the ads these complainers like or approve of? Please tell me that the First Amendment got modified to shelter us college kids from the evils of strip club ads.
by Bill Ferguson Knight Ridder-Tribune Just when you think our collective morality has hit bottom, the floor gives way and you find that we've fallen down another floor. I got that familiar sinking feeling once again when I heard about the new reality show on the E! Network starring former stripper and Playboy playmate Anna Nicole Smith.
by Jennifer Onuska and Heather Gabel Guest Columnists Well, summer is over and it's time to hit the books. As you walk around campus you might notice that there are still cockroaches, the SUB is still under construction and the "Bandido's Man" is hard at work again.
Editor, I am writing in response to the letter I just finished reading sent to you by one Seth Warren Heath. His letter remarked that the pledge defied the Constitution. I would like to point out that in his letter he commented that the government required people to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
I agree with Mr. Bauers' statement concerning the pledge of allegiance. While it seems very trivial, the phrase "under god" is in direct contradiction to the Constitution.
Oh, alligator, where art thou? Surely you remember the snooty little snapper. Perched on the pecs of preppies in the '80s, the Lacoste alligator - and the Polo pony and Yves Saint Laurent's italicized initials - turned the humble T-shirt into the corporate billboard of the late 20th century. For a while there, no one looked prouder than the logo-laden peacocks who overpaid for the privilege of boosting some designer's stock price.
Your July 3 article on the 'Access Expo' by Doctors Without Borders on campus did not cover the panel discussion that Friday evening, which in turn did not cover an equally vital lack of accessibility and affordability of local doctors in the countries they serve.
I was wondering what sound advice I might give this week, when it occurred to me that I'm not particularly fit to advise anyone at the moment. Still, I can make observations.
Once again, as the loveliest time of year in New Mexico approaches, there also is a special feeling of excitement on our campus. A new academic year is about to begin, and the air is filled with the feeling of new opportunities, new faces, new classes - a scene relived every fall as our college community is renewed, rebuilt and revitalized.
When most students return to UNM this fall, they may notice a number of changes across the main, north and south campuses.
Alan Greenspan has coined a new phrase - "infectious greed." In a time of grand corporate scandal, it seems that the Federal Reserve chairman hit right on the money, no pun intended.
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