by Rinita Mazumdar Daily Lobo columnist The word feminism evokes anger, curiosity, disdain, laughter and jeers from men and women around the globe. In so far as this reaction is concerned, feminism shares its fate with other resistance and new social movements, such as the workers' movement in the 19th century.
Students involved in Colleges Against Cancer might not be directly affected by cancer, but they know someone who is. "I know a lot of people who have it," Molly Maguire-Marshall said. "This year, my best friend's mom was diagnosed with cancer."
The demise of Irysh Mac's provided an opportunity for Rasoi, an Indian restaurant, to prevail in its wake. Owner Lareesa Agarwal said she opened the restaurant near campus in response to student requests.
The 2008 presidential election campaigns are well underway despite being more than a year away. Hillary Clinton is favored for the Democratic nomination, and Rudy Giuliani is favored for the Republican nomination. The Daily Lobo sat down with political science professor Tim Krebs and asked him about the 2008 election.
Gypsy music is coming to town this weekend. John Sandlin, organizer of Django Fest and guitarist for Le Chat Lunatique, said the music will span jazz, gypsy jazz, and gypsy, brought by the band Carute Roma, which translates to "gypsy wagon."
Editor, While sitting and studying my biology notes on my lunch break the other day, this question came to mind: If religion has no place in our academic community, then why does evolution? My point here is not to overtly go through all the contradictions, for most of us have had all of these beliefs shoved down our throats for years.
Two UNM students died over fall break after their vehicle crashed near Cuba. Rachael McCoy and Michael O'Neill, both 18, were on their way home to Farmington when the crash happened, said Tim Lucero, undersheriff for Sandoval County.
Editor, There are still nice people in the world, and they've been caught on our campus. I know it's hard to believe it these days with the power struggle over flags - which, face it, if you didn't read the rules concerning raising a foreign flag on campus or anywhere in the U.
The Best in the Southwest animation and graphics festival explored the art and business of graphic design. "We went to a lot of conferences where we learned some techniques, and we saw some inspiration, but it was always just pieces or things, and we thought, well, what do we really want to know?" festival coordinator Becky Padilla said. "We aren't finding it out there, so let's do it."
There was tension in Smith Plaza on Monday when abortion-rights groups and an anti-abortion group presented their opposing viewpoints.
Sandeep Panta Graduate student Computer engineering Daily Lobo: Where are you from? Sandeep Panta: The south of India. DL: What do you think about New Mexico? SP: New Mexico is good only because I have a lot of friends here. I haven't gone to a lot of places in New Mexico. Other people always ...
Editor, I empathize with Julie Kidder, who expressed concern in her letter published in the Daily Lobo on Wednesday about recyclables being thrown away in the SUB. It's sad that so many in the UNM community haven't realized how important it is to start working toward a sustainable future.
The flammability of flatulence was one of the myths Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage confirmed Saturday at Popejoy Hall.
Instead of decorating the pavement with spray-paint graffiti, artists are going to the gallery to display their artistic crimes.
UNM Hospital received a $12.3 million grant to study Valencia County children from gestation to age 21. Doctors and nurses from the hospital will keep tabs on 1,000 children's health as part of a national study, said Robert Annett, principle investigator for the project.
Editor, One cannot help but notice the addition of motor scooters to the ebb and flow of traffic around campus. Many people I have conversed with are of the opinion that these rather chic-looking vehicles are a nuisance and should be banned. However, I say nay - let the scooters stay.
Trapt Live! Available Now In an attempt to revive its flagging popularity, Trapt has released a live album recorded during a concert two years ago. The album also includes two new studio releases, "Stay Alive" and "Everything to Lose." While live records are excellent additions to the catalogs of ...
U.S.-Turkish relations rattled this month as two crises converged. The House Committee on Foreign Affairs passed a nonbinding resolution labeling the Ottoman Empire's post-World War I killing of 1.5 million Armenians "genocide," infuriating Turkish officials who deny it occurred.
GPSA passed an anti-discrimination resolution Tuesday, but it cut more than half the original bill. GPSA president Joseph Garcia said the resolution had been stripped of its teeth after almost three hours of debate, but it still tackles important issues on campus.
Editor, I read a jury awarded a former McDonald's employee $6.1 million because she was forced to strip naked and was sexually assaulted by a manager's boyfriend. The backstory was a caller impersonating a police officer saying this woman stole from a customer and that he had the corporate office on the phone.
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