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.
‘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.
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.”
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.
Cell phones make us slaves to technology
April 17I was glad to see Thursday's column about cell phones in the Daily Lobo, and I'd like to add my two cents.
Only we can help prevent riots
April 17(U-WIRE) RALEIGH, N.C. - When President Kennedy was killed in November of 1963, a young minister in the Nation of Islam named Malcolm X commented that JFK's murder was a case of America's "chickens coming home to roost."
Reynalds’ ravings muffle <i>Lobo’s</i> independent voice
April 16Editor, It’s difficult to make a case for the Daily Lobo as the “Independent Voice of UNM” when the paper continues to print the fundamentalist editorial flotsam of Jeremy Reynalds.
Reynald’s views are misguided
April 16Editor, Mr. Reynalds, I am a taxpayer as well, and I want my tax money to support public art. I want art to be available in museums, I agree, for public debate and discussion.
A great tan at what expense?
April 16As droves of people begin to patronize tanning salons to get a head start on their tan this spring season, one question lingers: Is it more important to have healthy skin, or skin that is bronzed and beautiful?
The Connection will work for the students
April 16Editor, On behalf of Andrea Cook, myself and The Connection slate’s senators-elect, I want to thank all UNM students for their overwhelming support of The Connection on Wednesday.
<i>Lobo</i> ad can trick readers into thinking it is a story
April 16Editor, I was disturbed to see a religious advertisement being passed off as an “article” in the April 3 edition of the Daily Lobo.
Group can get message across better
April 16Editor, Everyone has noticed the red writing on the concrete all around campus that reads, “I was raped here.” I suppose this is done by a rape awareness organization. However, is this the manner to get your message across?
Reynalds’ argument is rife with hypocrisy
April 16Editor, Isn’t it ironic that while the Daily Lobo refuses to censor Jeremy Reynalds, he takes advantage of his privileged position as a columnist to promote censorship?
<i>Lobo</i> couldn’t have won without students
April 13Thank you. That is what I have to say to the 765 students who voted against Amendment One that was on Wednesday’s undergraduate student government ballot.
Tuition increase only a bargain if you make a lot
April 13Editor, A 23.5 percent tuition increase in a little more than one year is another “only in New Mexico” phenomenon.


