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Committee mounts search for University provost

The provost search committee will look for someone who is compatible with President David Schmidly.

Gay people don't deserve fair and equal treatment

Editor, In response to several liberal opinions on homosexuality, I take a different approach. Many supporters point to the notion that couples who engage in homosexual relationships are consenting, loving couples. The supporters contend that discrimination against this group is on the same level as discrimination during the Civil Rights era.

Bankroll battle between Kanye West and 50 Cent is a nail in hip-hop's coffin

Kanye West outsold 50 Cent the week of Sept. 11, and thus concludes the great hip-hop swindle.

Daily Lobo spotlight

Clayton Rabourn Sophomore Sociology and music Daily Lobo: What do you want to do when you graduate? Clayton Rabourn: I plan to go to graduate school. DL: What do you want to do in graduate school? CR: I want to eventually teach sociology. DL: Do you have any sociology professors you look up to? CR: ...

Students can and should be active in U.S. politics

Editor, I am writing in response to the editorial published in the Daily Lobo on Wednesday regarding GPSA's resolution demanding the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. The opinion comes from one of the many apathetic young students of UNM. This student proves to have little knowledge of the historical role of university students throughout the world.

Scalo helps fund program to fight child exploitation

The owner of Scalo in Nob Hill wants to put his money to good use. Steve Paternoster said he will donate a portion of Wednesday's sales to Tiny Stars, an organization dedicated to exposing and stopping the commercial sexual exploitation of children around the world.

The best Cuban food in town

Savvy foodies know Don Yasmany Cuban Restaurant and Bakery is the best Cuban restaurant in the city.

Flying the red, white and green

Contrary to popular belief, Mexico's independence day is not the holiday of Coronas and sombreros many Americans know as Cinco de Mayo.

NCAA investigating potential violations

UNM announced Friday that the Athletics Department received notices from the NCAA of four potential violations regarding members of the football coaching staff. Three unnamed coaches, not including head coach Rocky Long, helped four recruits and one student athlete get course credit they did not earn from Fresno Pacific University, the notice states.

Balancing mind, body in the park

More than 50 people spread out on mats among the trees at Roosevelt Park Saturday. They stretched, and held position as part of Yoga in the Park. The free event, sponsored by the mayor's office, was held to promote healthy living in the city, the event's organizer said.

Sports in brief

Men's golf The UNM men's golf team wrapped up its home tournament with a seventh-place finish this weekend. The Lobos were led by Steve Saunders, who finished the William H. Tucker Invitational with a 1-under 215. Saunders was in the running going into Saturday's final round after shooting 70 and ...

Suspect charged with battery in attacks on UNM students

The man suspected of attacking more than 20 Indian students over the past several months was charged Thursday with battery, police said.

Hog throwdown

Homosexuality isn't wrong even if called unnatural

Editor, Recent letters on the question of the naturalness of homosexuality have gotten me thinking. What's natural anyway? Maybe natural means the way things would be if humans weren't always messing things up. Whatever the definition is, certainly we heterosexuals never do anything unnatural.

Love should not be limited by artificial boundaries

Editor, In his letter to the Daily Lobo published Tuesday, Jason Brown wrote, "As a Christian, I do not believe that homosexuality is a morally acceptable lifestyle." In its general appeal to the authority of the Christian religion, the statement appears to be speaking for all Christians.

Soccer beats Gauchos, match ends in scuffle

In perhaps the most physical game of the season, the UNM men's soccer team knocked off defending national champion UC-Santa Barbara 2-1 on Sunday at the UNM Soccer Complex.

Staff Council didn't vote on hate crime proposals

Editor, I am writing to correct the impression given in an article published Wednesday that the Staff Council rejected the hate crimes proposals. In fact, the executive of the Staff Council withdrew consideration of this measure from the last council meeting agenda, so the body never had a chance to discuss it or vote for or against it.

Selfishness can lead to discrimination, separation

Editor, Why is there so much separation? Each day, I walk out of my dormitory to start another day. I walk all around UNM, dine at La Posada, engage in frequent dormitory antics, attend parties, and spend a great deal of time observing people. From my experience, humanity brings me joy and feels great to be involved in, but there is a trend I find disconcerting - our continual tendency to produce psychological and conceptual separations between ourselves and others.

Volleyball loses first conference game

The UNM volleyball team opened its Mountain West Conference schedule with a loss. The Lobos fell 30-27, 30-25, 30-19 to Colorado State on Saturday in Fort Collins, Colo.

UNM to host top-ranked teams

If focus was a concern for the UNM men's soccer team, this weekend's home tournament should provide all the motivation it needs. Starting Friday at the UNM Soccer Complex, the No. 28 Lobos will host one of the most prestigious tournaments in the country, with all four participating teams nationally ranked.