Opinion
Opinion
Controversial `Mary' is only art
April 23Editor, I would like to know what the big debate is about Mary and her Bikini. I, for one, think it is a beautiful interpretation of one woman's view of the Virgin Mary.
Opinion
Stand up for your religious beliefs, do not be silenced
April 23Editor, It is truly a sad indication of the times and an example of people's ignorance when someone who holds a biblical-based Christian worldview is labeled a "bigot" whose opinions are considered "mentally challenged drivel." This is, however, the opinion of many people, including James Burbank.
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Cincinnati police not as racist as columnist thinks
April 23Editor, I realize that the column "Only We Can Prevent Riots" in the April 16 Daily Lobo was pulled off the wire, but that doesn't excuse the Lobo's editors from responsibility for printing such inflammatory garbage.
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Minor sports unnecessary
April 23Editor, On April 24, the Faculty Senate will consider a resolution in support of the reinstatement of three UNM men's intercollegiate athletics programs that were cut in 1999: gymnastics, swimming and wrestling. The Faculty Senate should vote against this resolution for at least three reasons.
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April 20 is not a day to fear
Craig A. Butler | April 23April 20. A day of bad news if ever there was one. Columbine, the day after the Oklahoma City and Waco. It's even Adolf Hitler's birthday.
Opinion
Union members need not worry about raises
April 23Editor, Following the March 22 election to establish a union for education support staff, a number of rumors and concerns have spread around campus.
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Lobo ignores discretion by publishing Reynalds' rants
April 20Editor, Regarding Jeremy Reynalds' bigoted rantings, it is evident that, in this era of political correctness, the only criteria for people to have a column in the Daily Lobo is that they are breathing and they persevere. Content, the editor's stock in trade, has been rendered politically extinct.
Opinion
UNM should join the boycott of World Bank
April 20Editor, This is an open letter to President Bill Gordon and Julie Weaks, vice president for business and finance:
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Money should not be the main goal in life
April 19One glance, and I already know who this person is. The most overused question on campus — “What’s your major?” — has just been asked and the response is, “I don’t know. I just know whatever it is, I want to make money and lots of it.”
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Plan shows UNM doesn't get it
Richard Berthold | April 19The administration's Strategic Planning Task Force has just issued summaries of the strategic directions subcommittees' reports, and it is clear that, this time around, the administration is being much more subtle (more platitudes and meaningless jargon) than it was with the ill-fated UNM 2000.
Opinion
A ballot with clarity would get more students to vote
April 19As an experienced voter who has been reading ballots for 10 years, I have seen many confusing ways in which proposed amendments have been written up.
Opinion
Execution should be televised
April 18Since the last public hanging in 1936, executions in the United States have been private matters. Although they are a function of the state, they have taken place behind closed doors.
Opinion
‘The Cru’ recognizes shame, but focuses on Jesus Christ
April 18Editor, I would like to respond to Keith Wiley’s letter to the editor in the April 6 Daily Lobo. First, I thank Wiley for being interested, asking questions and sharing his opinion.
Opinion
Before you complain inquire, get involved
April 18Editor, This is in response to Monday’s letter to the editor, “Group can get message across better.”
Opinion
Bargain books can be found right around the corner, too
April 17This letter is in response to Elizabeth Butler's article, "Local Shops Offer Readers Best Bargain Book Options," on April 12.
