by Daniel V. Garcia Daily Lobo At art galleries, it isn't uncommon to hear couples hinge the purchase of a painting on whether it will match the drapes in their summer home. These discussions highlight the subtle distinction between art and decoration.
Editor, Thank you, Debra Au, for a great review of Mac M's CD, Get Your Big Leg Down. I know Martin, and he is a fantastic musician. He even works at UNM, which shows that real people do exist and work here. I have a feeling, though, that one little item was not exactly what you meant.
by Riley Bauling Daily Lobo Ritchie McKay wasn't sure why the UNM men's basketball team shot a season-high field-goal percentage in the Lobos' 83-75 win over Colorado State on Saturday night. It could have been that the Lobos wanted to put on a show for the 16,201 in attendance - the most this season at The Pit - or maybe it was the return of Joel Box - who quit on Dec.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo A shirt made out of tanned deer hides sold for $400 Saturday evening at a silent auction organized by the Kiva Club. Autumn Chacon, spokeswoman for the student group, said the person who got the shirt was getting a good deal. "Anywhere else, that would go for thousands of dollars," she said.
by Steven Fernandez Daily Lobo Through the first nine games of the 2005 season, Abbie Letz has established herself as one of the UNM women's basketball team's main scoring threats, especially from beyond the three-point line. In Saturday night's game against North Dakota State, it was Letz's versatility that was key in securing another UNM victory.
by Eva Dameron Daily Lobo Alain Whyte, who has co-written music with singer Morrissey since 1991, said it's different to go from playing sold-out tours to small venues. "When you play with Morrissey, it's a given that it's going to be a sold-out show," he said.
by Kristie Boudwin Daily Lobo The UNM men's soccer team gave Albuquerque a reason to tailgate, rush the field and get excited about UNM fall sports. Tournament games sold out for the men's soccer team this season and bars were packed with fans for the semifinal and final games.
Editor, Missing the first three weeks of the semester is a surefire way to make it go by more quickly.
by John Bear Daily Lobo Hip-hop has the potential to talk politics. But it usually doesn't. Instead, MCs usually brag and boast about their lyrical prowess, false street credentials - really, rappers don't get good at flowing while shooting people and selling crack, but by sitting in a room with a pen and paper - or the ubiquitous cataloging of personal possessions.
by Debra Au Daily Lobo Every once in a while, there comes along a jazz artist who whisks us away with the calming sounds of sousaphones and pianos to a musical oasis.
Editor, The Question of the Week comments about John Hyde, who is accused of murdering five people, were published in the Daily Lobo on Thursday, the 25th anniversary of John Lennon's murder at the hands of a demented man. Two freshmen said, "I don't think you can use mental disorder as an excuse," and, "I feel if he is competent to kill someone, he is competent to go to trial.
Editor, Have you ridden public transportation lately? While Rosa Parks was finally able to sit at the front of the bus, we in the disability community are still just trying to get on the bus. This is just one of the things that Justin Dart Jr.
by Kristie Boudwin Daily Lobo CARY, N.C. - The biggest game in college soccer can also bring the biggest disappointment.
Editor, This letter is in response to Wednesday's article in the Daily Lobo called "Chewing away stress of finals" about Wrigley's sponsorship of finals week at UNM.
by Apollonia Trujillo Daily Lobo Eleanor Sanchez said giving back to the community during the holidays can be rewarding.
by Andre van der Merwe Daily Lobo North Dakota State wouldn't go down that easily. That didn't stop the UNM women's basketball team as it kicked its defense up a notch in the second half to secure a 75-59 victory at The Pit on Saturday night. The win gave No.
by Scott Albright Daily Lobo The holiday season can be a real drag. But that is not necessarily a bad thing. Ken Ansloan and Matthew Bubb have written a revamped version of "The Joan Crawford and Marilyn Monroe Christmas Show" for the Dolls drag troupe.
by John Bear Daily Lobo I love hip-hop music. But I hate hip-hop kids. This is because 99 percent of the fans of this music think they are somehow set-tripping gang bangers as soon as they set foot inside a show.
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