Opinion
Decision to cut Lobo funding a big mistake
March 26Editor, I was absolutely floored to learn that ASUNM's funding to the Daily Lobo could be dropped to the tune of $36,000 per year.
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Construction noise disrupts learning process on campus
March 26Editor, In recent weeks a great deal of construction work has occurred on campus. The noise, especially in close proximity to a classroom building, is not only distracting but causes problems for those who are trying to concentrate on a lecture.
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Lobo funds belong to groups
March 26Editor, The Associated Students of UNM Senate passed amendment 5B not because it wanted to punish the Daily Lobo, but because we want to put $38,000 of unused student fees back into the hands of student groups and organizations.
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Youth's punishment fits committed crime
March 26Editor, In response to Jason Gil Bear's letter "Justice system fails teenager with life sentence," it is not the justice system or the WWF that is to blame in this situation. The only thing to blame is the failure of a capable 12-year-old's judgment.
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Ecstasy's `benign, fun' image distorts its effects
March 23Ecstasy use in the United States is growing at an alarming rate. Originally found only at raves or dance clubs, ecstasy has infiltrated Middle America. Just recently, Matthew Perry of the hit TV series "Friends" entered drug rehabilitation, claiming that ecstasy was one of several drugs he had problems with.
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Christians feel Turner's roar
March 23It appears that CNN founder Ted Turner, well-known for his outrageous anti-Christian statements, just can't help himself. You'd think that branding Christianity as a religion for losers would be enough, but, after an all-too-brief hiatus, Ted's back in the saddle again singing his same old song.
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Faculty members support staff as they head to polls
March 22This is an open letter to President William Gordon: We, the undersigned faculty of UNM, express our support for the University staff who are involved in an organizing campaign that will result in a secret-ballot election today.
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Union will best represent staff
March 22I am proud of my education and the two degrees that I have from UNM.
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Senate says student paper is expendable
March 22The New Mexico Daily Lobo staff is extremely disappointed by the decision student government made Wednesday night to pass an amendment to cut the newspaper’s funding it receives from student fees.
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Ecstasy's `benign, fun' image distorts its effects
March 22Ecstasy use in the United States is growing at an alarming rate. Originally found only at raves or dance clubs, ecstasy has infiltrated Middle America. Just recently, Matthew Perry of the hit TV series "Friends" entered drug rehabilitation, claiming that ecstasy was one of several drugs he had problems with.
Opinion
Union better than status quo
Richard Berthold | March 22Today, University staff members have the opportunity to vote on unionization, and though I am a member of the faculty, I would like to urge all staff members to seriously consider voting in favor of establishing a union.
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Cell phones finally silenced
Craig Butler | March 21Cell phones — everyone and their dog seems to have one now, and they just love to go off at the wrong time and in the wrong places.
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UNM staff heads to polls to vote on collective bargaining
March 21As staff members at UNM, we march to battle Thursday. As in any battle, there may be some fear and uncertainty.
Opinion
Senate bill hurts more than it helps students
March 21The ASUNM Senate will vote tonight on a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the student government’s funding of the New Mexico Daily Lobo.
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Donating old cell phones can further worthy cause
March 20Editor, The recent trend of everyone having one of the new, small, slim cell phones leads me to believe there must be many of the older types put away in closets or drawers that are no longer being used. There is a critical need for all cell phones.
Opinion
Bargaining unit could end individual rights
March 20Editor, As much of the University community is aware, an electionis coming up during which staff members with certain job titles will decide if they wish to be represented by a collective bargaining unit.
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Money can buy ‘democracy’
Mike Spahn Michigan Daily University of Michigan | March 20(U-WIRE) ANN ARBOR, Mich. — WANTED: Money-minded, corporate big shots to fill cushy foreign-service jobs in beautiful locations. Openings include Paris, London, Rome and Vienna.
Opinion
Free trade at workers’ expense
Ben Tucker | March 19If you have been watching the network news lately, you might not have heard much about issues of free trade and globalization.
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Justice system fails teen-ager with life sentence
March 19Editor, I am deeply saddened with the recent news of a 14-year-old boy being sentenced to life in prison for a crime he committed at the age of 12.
