Culture
Sci-fi fest hits Albuquerque
Estaban Sena | August 23Serious science fiction fans attend conventions throughout the country each year.
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Culture
Single on Central
August 23I'm in love with an Irishman. But since that Irishman exists in some parallel universe along with fluffy sheep, the Bushmills factory and naturally occurring grass, my relationship status here in Albuquerque still qualifies as single.
News
Master's students balance work, ambition
Bryan Gibel | August 23by Bryan Gibel Daily Lobo Student Max Fitzpatrick said he wasn't planning on getting his master's degree from UNM until forces of nature intervened. "I got a fellowship to do a master's in Latin American Studies at Tulane in New Orleans," he said.
Opinion
Untended uranium mines pollute west New Mexico
August 23Editor, New Mexico calls itself the Land of Enchantment, but if Gov. Richardson, our legisla- tors and environmental regu- lators do not take a stand, we may well become known as the Land of Hazardous Waste and Polluted Water. Uranium min- ing companies are clamoring to begin again operations in New Mexico.
Opinion
Diatribe against church ignorant, inappropriate
August 22Editor, Recent letters to the editor regarding the announcement of creating a chair position of Catholic studies clearly demonstrate religious biases. Why is it when a Western religion is recognized in a public setting, it is chastised? I detect a sense of fear that the courses will be over-spiritualized and under-objectified.
Sports
From the sports gutter
Adrian Doerfler | August 22The middle of the summer is usually the least active time of year for the active sports fan.
Opinion
Bookstore strives to make books more affordable
August 22Editor, I just wanted to clarify some of the facts regarding the Bookstore's buyback program to eliminate any confusion. Buyback begins when faculty members give the Bookstore their textbook orders for the next semester. Once we get those orders, we are able to put them on the buyback list.
Sports
From the sports gutter
Andre van der Merwe | August 22Summer of 2007 will forever live in my memory as the Summer of Scandal. I've never seen three major sports get hit so hard in such a short amount of time.
Opinion
Presidential candidates should support sex ed.
August 22Editor, The presidential debates have been addressing many issues that have been ignored, brushed over or considered unimportant by the mass media and general public. A great change is about to occur, not only within our nation, but around the world. This requires a good understanding of all current situations.
News
For some seniors, risk-taking paid off
Xochitl Campos | August 22Senior Stephen Miera wasn't afraid to take chances with his education. "College should be about risks," he said. "What other time can you risk it? Get into trouble, stay out - one or the other. That is what it is all about."
Sports
On track to move ahead of the pack
Steven Fernandez | August 22The UNM men's cross country team might not be on many peoples' radars this season. In a Mountain West Conference preseason coaches poll, the Lobo men are slated to tie with Colorado State for fourth.
News
Daily Lobo chats with
August 22The amount of five major painkillers sold at retail establishments rose 90 percent between 1997 and 2005, according to Drug Enforcement Administration figures.
News
Summer a busy time for UNM Police Dept.
Michael Montalvo | August 22While most students were on summer vacation, the UNM Police Department was on campus fighting crime. "We are not taking the summer off, and we are still working and solving cases," said Lt. Pat Davis, spokesman for the department. "We want offenders to know that if they are going to come here and victimize our folks, then we are going to look for them."
News
University to adopt energy-saving plan
Michael Montalvo | August 22UNM could save as much as $57 million over 10 years because of an energy conservation plan being negotiated by Lobo Energy Inc.
Sports
Season looking brighter for tennis
Brandon Call | August 22The UNM women's tennis team's 2006-07 season can be defined by one word - challenging. The problems began last fall when a top freshman recruit didn't show up for the first day of practice.
Opinion
Free textbook exchange available for students
August 22Editor, I want to mention that Accessibility Services in Mesa Vista Hall has a student book exchange going on. Students can log on to As2.unm.edu/phpbe for details. This book exchange program is a free service that allows you to check used book prices from Amazon.
Sports
From the sports gutter
Brandon Call | August 22Professional sports is in dire need of a face lift. Unfortunately, no public relations firm can perform this "Extreme Makeover."
Opinion
Limbaugh exaggerates liberals' position on war
August 22Editor, I recently told someone that I refused to be labeled either a conservative or a liberal because I was intent on observing what was really going on in the world, and that I wanted to decide what was real for me. The same person then told me the best way I could learn what is really going on in the world was to listen to Rush Limbaugh, because his reporting of the news was accurate and unbiased.
News
Campus receives four outdoor recycling bins
Ashleigh Sanchez | August 21It's easier than ever for students to help the environment. And you don't have to look very far.
Culture
A poet's life between stanzas
Samantha Scott | August 21A poet's life can be measured by the chronology of his verse. Albuquerque Tribune columnist V.B. Price just released a poetic compendium, spanning 40 years of his work.
