Editor, I am appalled at the ignorance of some people. Don Schrader left some intelligence to be desired in his letter in Tuesday's Daily Lobo. He claimed, with no proof whatsoever, that the U.S.'s nuclear arsenal terrorizes whole countries. This cannot be the case when thousands of people a year attempt to enter this country.
Super Bowl Sunday is the day where people from all walks of life can watch two teams battle it out for one of the most coveted prizes in all of sports - the Lombardi Trophy.
The student chapter of NMPIRG is gathering valentines to send to Gov. Bill Richardson in support of proposed legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The valentines aim to encourage Richardson to sign an executive order that would require public buildings to get 30 percent of their energy from renewable sources, such as solar and wind power. Vicky Scheidler, co-director of PIRG's student chapter, said the valentines are part of the Campus Climate Challenge, a national campaign to raise awareness about global warming. The valentines aim to encourage Richardson to sign an executive order that would require public buildings to get 30 percent of their energy from renewable sources, such as solar and wind power.
The UNM volleyball team has found its new head coach. Lobo Athletic Director Paul Krebs announced Monday that Jeff Nelson will replace Kelley McKee, who resigned after five seasons Dec. 5.
New Mexico Tech President Daniel L¢pez, a candidate for president of UNM, visited campus Tuesday to meet with students, staff and faculty. Candidate Meredith Hay will visit campus Thursday. Here's a look at each of Tuesday's meetings: Students About 70 students attended the meeting with L¢pez, where he discussed diversity and his successes and failures. Minorities should have full access to education, he said. "The issue is, how do you utilize human capital?" he said. "Not so long ago, we really discouraged women from going to college and getting careers. Can you imagine what would have happened to the country's work force if we had a system that disenfranchised half the population?" In order get more diverse faculty members, UNM has to graduate more minority students, he said.
While Lupe Fiasco counts his Grammy nominations and T.I. pops bottles with models, a whole cadre of underrated rappers get slept on more often than Sealy.
We all remember the '80s fantasy film "Labyrinth" that featured a young Jennifer Connelly and a mullet-adorned David Bowie as the Goblin King.
Editor, On Tuesday, a resolution was introduced in the New Mexico Legislature calling for the impeachment of both President Bush and Vice President Cheney. I saw no mention of it in the Daily Lobo or elsewhere. I went to the press conference for its introduction at the Capitol in Santa Fe, and there was very strong public support for the resolution.
Everyone makes mistakes. But if one of those mistakes might cause a pregnancy, emergency contraception such as Plan B should be readily available, student Arielle Nylander said. "It should be available everywhere," she said. "I've taken it. It's so helpful to have something like that. It's really a great pill."
Editor, For decades, Sandia and Los Alamos laboratories have prepared to commit mass murders worldwide, thousands of times larger than the atrocities on Sept. 11, 2001. The nuclear weapons designed at Sandia and Los Alamos terrorize many whole nations. U.
Thirty-five years after Bloody Sunday, the Irish Freedom Committee is still looking for justice.
If you're itching for a cigarette and your hands are dry, Bill Whalen said he's got just the thing for you. Blue Whale, a company that produces alternatives to tobacco, sells a hand lotion with nicotine and a dip that's made of tea leaves.
NATO is transforming to combat the global violence of today, said Royal Navy Lt. Commander Tania Price. Because the alliance was formed to combat the Cold War in Europe, it is not suited to fight problems across the world.
Since the dawn of civilization, there has been the need for government.
Jordan Spence Sophomore Business Daily Lobo: What do you do with your friends? JS: Eat and talk. DL: What do you talk about? JS: Whatever's cool at the time - politics, church - whatever's going on, I guess. DL: Where do you go to church? JS: I go to Evangel Christian Center. DL: What do ...
Business students have a new headquarters to call home. "We're overjoyed to have the place up and running," said Chuck Crespy, dean of Anderson Schools of Management. "Our goal was to have Anderson be less like a Wendy's drive-thru and more like a day at the office. We didn't have a home for our students." Crespy spoke at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday for the Anderson Student Event Center and Financial Services Center. The project cost $1.6 million. About 60 alumni, donors, Anderson faculty and students gathered for the ceremony. The center has high ceilings, a rounded wall of colorful glass windows and chairs that flip into tables. There is also a video wall on the second story that holds 10 screens displaying stock market numbers for students managing portfolios.
Editor, We have five finalists for our presidential position. Shortly after Valentine's Day, the regents will decide on who gets the position. This is a huge decision. No one person is pegged for the job. For the next five to 10 years or more, the regents' choice will guide us and represent us not only to the local community, but far beyond.
Editor, Since the U.S. Supreme Court's Kelo v. City of New London decision last year, citizens across the nation have declared, in no uncertain terms, their support for private property rights and opposition to the use of eminent domain for private gain. Eminent domain is the power of the government to take private property against the owner's wishes.
The UNM women's basketball team gave fans a glimpse of how well it was expected to play this year. The Lobos pounced on the University of Nevada-Las Vegas early en route to a 77-56 victory Saturday at The Pit.
Editor, The candidates have been narrowed down to five, and now it's the students' turn to meet the finalists for UNM president. In the upcoming weeks, each of the five finalists will be visiting the University and meeting with various groups on campus, including students.
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