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COLUMN: No peace for Christmas this year

December 6

It may be too much to ask that there be peace on earth this Christmas. After all, peace is bad for the economy and your paycheck is dependent on the military industrial complex. The United States, the bastion of consumerist Christmas, is the world's leading trader of arms, and without constant war, our holidays would be less spectacular. Your sleigh, so filled with goodies headed toward Israel and Colombia and Taiwan, is using U.S. tax dollars to make arms manufacturers rich.

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COLUMN: Holidays a time for unity, reflection

December 5

There's an old Chinese painting that shows three wise men standing around a vat of vinegar. Each man has dipped his finger into the vinegar and tasted it. The first man wears a sour expression. The second is frowning at its bitterness. The third man is smiling.

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LETTER: Protesters need to grow up

December 5

Never in my getting-to-be-long life have I seen such a pathetic claim of victimization as expressed in Sari Krosinsky's column from Monday's Daily Lobo. My God, give it to the psychology department as a case study in human pathos.

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COLUMN: Bush defense of women hypocritical

December 4

As bombs drop, marines move in, and a company makes headlines by "playing god" in a sterilized lab, our collectivized fear is cushioned in blankets of self-congratulatory speeches. Bush, Colin Powell, and several others have recently commented on our "heroic mission" in Afghanistan as bringing freedom to Afghanistan women.

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LETTER: All bicyclists should follow campus rules

Amber L. Earls | December 4

Enough with the whining about the bicycle racks already. While I sympathize with those who have the horrible misfortune of having to lock their precious modes of transportation out of their sight, welcome to the real world!

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LETTER: Bauer declares ignorance by not researching topic

December 4

From the letter "Never underestimate the power of human stupidity." I was introduced to the mind of UNM staff member John Bauer. He became obsessed with rationalizing instructor Bob Anderson's affiliation with this University.

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COLUMN: Queer bashing at bar confronted

December 3

When I was about six years old, I called myself a girly tomboy. Somehow, the description still fits.

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EDTORIAL: Give us a break

December 3

It's that time of the year again. It's one week before finals and the campus is teeming with frazzled students who have bags under their eyes that could pass for carry-on luggage.

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LETTER: Students pay for absent security in parking lots

December 3

I am writing regarding the lack of security around campus parking lots. During the first week of school, my vehicle was broken into and several items of value were stolen. I filed a report with the campus police and have yet to hear anything about my valuables

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LETTER: City has emergency plan

November 30

This is a response to Bob Anderson's letter earlier this month as to whether Albuquerque has an emergency evacuation plan.

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LETTER: UNM self-serving, hinders all cyclists

November 30

Once again, the powers-at-be at UNM act to penalize students for the University's own narrow vision. Yes, it is a shame that bicyclists are parking their bikes in such a way that they impede access to others.

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LETTER: Bike rack removal source of problems

November 30

While I empathize and understand the frustration that students who are challenged physically may have with bicycles locked to railings and benches, I see the problem more as one with the removal of pre-existing bike racks than rogue students with bikes bent on making others' lives more difficult.

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COLUMN: Study reflects improved equity

November 30

There is good news for people who care about equality. The American public is becoming more accepting of gays, lesbians and bisexuals. A recent study from the Kaiser Family Foundation showed that three-quarters of survey respondents say they would support anti-discrimination measures for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals when it comes to issues like housing and employment. A majority also says they wouldn't mind an openly gay, lesbian or bisexual teacher or doctor.

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LETTERS: Small classes shouldn't obstruct computer use

November 29

The computer pod in Dane Smith Hall consists of a pod and three classrooms, all containing computers.

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LETTER: Katz, Sanchez spew tired leftist rhetoric

November 29

In response to yet two more anti-American voices that felt the need to join the chorus of disgruntled and unhappy "Americans" in the Nov. 20 Daily Lobo, I am compelled to speak. I am wondering where Mr. Avrum Katz got the idea that America is a "secular nation."

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COLUMN: The world, love it or leave it

November 29

A few days ago I ran into three men waiting for the bus, arguing about politics. At times the debate got hairy, and I was afraid they might start slitting throats, but alas the bus came and they were freed to sit apart from each other.

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LETTER: Never underestimate the power of human stupidity

November 29

Bob Anderson's letter earlier this month in the Daily Lobo calling for an emergency evacuation plan for Albuquerque piqued my curiosity.

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COLUMN: Society's message to women rife with contradictions

November 29

American society is full of contradictions, but one fitting for our overindulging during the upcoming holidays is that of our body weight.

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LETTER: Spradling family thanks UNM community

November 29

We have a few words we're yearning to say.

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COLUMN: Alcohol poisoning a serious problem

November 28

About 50 students from universities and colleges across the nation die from alcohol poisoning annually - almost one every weekend! This statistic suddenly took on a personal meaning this month when Kevin Johns, a bright, and well-respected UNM freshman, succumbed to alcohol poisoning after reportedly consuming more than 20 shots of liquor at an off-campus party.