by Raphael Schweber-Koren The Johns Hopkins News-Letter U-Wire We cried on Sept. 11, watching the twin towers fall and many good men and women die. We listened to the soothing words of the Bush administration: "No one could have prevented this.
The UNM Presidential Search Subcommittee met Monday for a short meeting where committee members approved the position announcement and the search firm contract. Committee members edited the presidential position advertisement, which will appear in the Chronicle on Higher Education, Black Issues in Higher Education and the Hispanic Outlook on Higher Education, said UNM Public Relations Director Frank Martinez.
by Sari Krosinsky Daily Lobo columnist I've often argued that it's pointless to base any argument on human nature, because it's virtually impossible to distinguish between which human attributes are the result of nature and which the result of learning, or even of a combination of the two.
by Shelby Kocurek Daily Lobo Greg Cajete, the new director of UNM's Native American Studies, said he has plans to transform the program's minor into a bachelor's degree program. Cajete, a long time resident of New Mexico and member of the Santa Clara Pueblo, was appointed director in 2001, but because of sabbatical, he officially took over the position in May 2002.
by Jessica Quinn Daily Lobo Homecoming on the Range will kick off its first party on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m., with chalk murals, live music from CIVITAS, and a chance to meet the candidates for King and Queen in front of the UNM Bookstore. The chalk murals are one of a series of Cherry/Silver competitions that student organizations can participate in.
When psychologist Abraham Maslow developed the Hierarchy of Needs in the early 20th century, times were simpler. Businesses were still after accumulated monetary riches and the effects of the industrial revolution were being seen globally, but products were sold for their utility rather than for their appearances.
by Jennifer Onuska ASUNM President and Lorena Olmos GPSA President When will the Student Union Building be ready and what can you do about it? That is the question on everyone's mind. By now we should all be aware of the obvious delay.
Skateboarding is arguably the fastest growing sport in America. With its popularity swelling from coast to coast, the once nearly deceased sport is basking in the limelight. With the surge in skateboarding's popularity has come the birth of a new skate shop.
by April Hale Daily Lobo This year's Homecoming theme is "Homecoming on the Range" and the entire pep rally committee will be dressed in western wear to help provide the spirit. The Homecoming Pep Rally will be Friday afternoon on the west side of Zimmerman Library.
The need for a shift among city planners from over-developed, crowded urban areas to a more people-friendly and less crowded city was the topic of discussion in a lecture given Sunday by Rutherford Platt. The lecture, "The Ecological City," was the sixth presentation in a seven-part interdisciplinary lecture series entitled "Visions for the American West.
The University of New Mexico football team saw its chances of making a bowl game this year all but slip away with a 45-44 loss to Utah State University on Saturday. A combination of mental and physical errors doomed the Lobos in what might be the most disappointing loss of the season.
UNM running back DonTrell Moore and the women's soccer defensive unit are this week's Daily Lobo Athletes of the Week. Moore had the best performance of his career on Saturday against Utah State in a 45-44 loss to the Aggies. The freshman had 166 yards on 24 carries and two touchdowns, becoming the first UNM freshman to top the 100-yard rushing mark.
Staff Report Three UNM undergraduate American Indian students have been selected to be recipients of the Ford Motor Company/American Indian College Fund Corporate scholarship, a $5,000 award for the fall semester only bestowed upon 12 recipients nationwide.
Once again, it's time to harp on what could be considered an overtired subject covered by this particular editor in chief - youth voting (in essence, you 20-somethings, us). The Washington Post just published an article on the altogether too-familiar and too-disturbing subject of youth apathy in voting.
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