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History professor Jake Spidle looks at a reference book in the reopened reference section in Zimmerman Library on Tuesday. The east wing of the library reopened Tuesday for the first time since the fire in April.

News

Library's east wing reopens after fire

Scott Albright | January 17

Teresa Neely, director of Zimmerman Library, said she has been eager to reopen the east wing of the library since the fire in April. "We're very, very happy to open up this much larger space," she said. Fran Wilkinson, dean of University Libraries, cut the yellow caution tape blocking the east wing Tuesday. Neely said faculty and staff had to share offices for the last year and were grateful for the reopening.

Opinion

Both parties deserve blame for loss of soldiers in Iraq

January 17

Editor, Whatever their views of President Bush's new surge of 20,000 soldiers, both liberals and conservatives continue to claim that they support our troops. Liberals say they support our troops by criticizing or opposing Operation Iraqi Freedom, which they claim has unnecessarily killed 3,000 soldiers.

News

Suspected car thief nabbed by UNM police

January 17

Staff Report UNM Police arrested a suspected car thief Jan. 10 behind the Golden Pride restaurant at 1830 Lomas Blvd., said Lt. Pat Davis, UNM Police spokesman. When police tried to pull over Saul Puma, 21, he crashed a stolen vehicle into another vehicle driving down Lomas Boulevard.

Opinion

Program leaves students with unfulfilled promises

January 17

Editor, I am a graduate student enrolled in the Executive MBA (EMBA) program in the Robert O. Anderson Schools of Management. This program is designed for professionals who cannot attend classes at regular school hours. For this convenience, students pay more than $500 per credit hour.

Sports

Column: Game-winning field goal to send Colts to Super Bowl

Stephen Baros | January 17

With the New Orleans Saints marching into Chicago to play the Bears, and the New England Patriots set to face the Indianapolis Colts, football fans are in for a treat this weekend. I can't wait to see if the Saints can continue to keep the city of New Orleans energized by their great play, and I'm also looking forward to the matchup of two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks going head-to-head.

News

UNM gets largest gift in history

Abigail Ramirez | January 16

A national center for health policy will be established at UNM with an $18.5 million donation from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Opinion

Organization leaders help student voices be heard

January 16

Editor, I happen to be friends with an NMPIRG representative, Katryn Fraher, and a former NMPIRG employee. I am very happy to see people my age, in college, working for a better future and challenging the way politicians approach us. Fraher and the leaders of NMPIRG allow students to voice their opinions.

Culture

The highs and lows in the history of crack rap

Damian Garde | January 16

Cocaine and hip-hop have been on-again, off-again lovers since the genre's inception.

Culture

A dark future from a serious sci-fi flick

Rhian Hibner | January 16

by Rhian Hibner Daily Lobo In a perfect world, Clive Owen would be practicing his Oscar speech. Unfortunately for him, it's not a perfect world. Instead, the academy will ignore "Children of Men," much as they ignore most science-fiction films. It's a shame, because if the academy was willing to see past the end of its nose, it would be clear that it doesn't need to look any further for best picture.

Opinion

Bush's reckless policies warrant harsh punishment

January 16

Editor, It is amazing to the point of incredulity that this country is determined to speed ahead with blindfolded eyes into its dire demise. People and politicians continue to follow a proven illegitimate and incompetent leader into an ever-greater catastrophe.

Culture

From Japanese film to the Western and back again

Daniel V. Garcia | January 16

I must confess that I thoroughly enjoy spaghetti Westerns.

Opinion

NMPIRG gets students involved in the issues

January 16

Editor, My friend was a member of NMPIRG this past fall. Those kids did some really great work. They registered more than 1,000 students to vote, contacted almost 3,000 people before Election Day and organized a debate on campus. They raised money for the Trinity House, a local homeless shelter, helped run a food drive and even slept out on Johnson Field in November to raise awareness about homelessness in Albuquerque.

Barista Teá Nielsen makes a latte for Tyson "Chicken" Annicharico, the bassist of San Francisco band Dead to Me, on Monday at Irysh Mac's on Yale Boulevard. Irysh Mac's will close Jan. 27.

Culture

Irysh Mac's to close

Marcella Ortega | January 16

Barista Teá Nielsen never imagined Irysh Mac's would close. "I've had some time to deal with it, but it's hard," she said. "This has been my main source of income for the past six years."

News

Personal info may be at risk after burglary

January 16

At least three computers and four monitors were stolen from the associate provost's office overnight between Jan. 2 and 3, said Lt. Pat Davis, UNM Police spokesman.

Buffalo Soldiers Society of New Mexico members from right, Charles Summerset, Harold Pope and Van Sanders wait before the beginning of a parade in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday on Redondo Drive.

News

Hundreds gather to honor MLK

Scott Albright | January 16

About 500 people gathered Sunday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day to march down the street that bears his name. Van Sanders, president of the Buffalo Soldiers Society of New Mexico, said King's vision should be kept alive. "All groups have to be a part of the dream," Sanders said. Sanders said King helped the U.S. overcome racism and organized multicultural events. King would have been 78 on Monday.

Opinion

Equal rights must exist for mankind and coyote

January 16

Editor, Recently, a man who lives in Baker, Mont., a rural area where coyotes pose a problem to people, organized a weekend coyote-calling contest - another way to say a killing contest. He has said he doesn't know why God put coyotes on this earth. Another man, who also lives in a rural area, where both coyotes and people pose their own problems, saw it differently.

News

Smoking banned at Health Sciences

January 16

The Board of Regents Finances and Facilities Committee approved a resolution to ban smoking at the Health Sciences Center at a meeting Dec. 21.

Culture

Decadent French cuisine two minutes from campus

Shandea Williams | January 16

by Shandea Williams Daily Lobo My infatuation with French food grows every time I discover a place that offers it. When I saw La Provence take over Stella Blue, I was thrilled to find out it was a French country-style restaurant that was affordable, delicious and two minutes from campus.

Opinion

U.S. should take steps to reduce poverty level

January 16

Editor, This is a brief response to a column by Olivier Simon written last semester about the U.S. population topping 300 million. Not everyone in the U.S. can afford to live a lavish lifestyle today, as this column generalized. According to a recent "Oprah" episode that included Maria Shriver and other reporters, there are 37 million Americans that live below the poverty line.

Culture

Film recalls a time when Jacko was a bit more sane

Joe Buffaloe | January 8

Ever since Michael Jackson was spotted hanging out in palaces in the Middle East, I've been convinced he's had the weirdest life in the history of the world. He deserves a medal or something.