LETTER: Government should work for its people
February 11So you think Enron had a great scam going?
So you think Enron had a great scam going?
If you’ve seen any of the “E-True Hollywood Stories” or Court TV specials on child acting stars, you’re aware of the startling epidemic afflicting stars who just couldn’t stay cute.
Orlando Leavell listens during a discussion after a showing of "Color of Fear" in the African American Student Services Center Friday. The film and discussion were part of UNM Black History Month festivities.
So, Valentine's Day is on the way again. Time for an excess of all things red and pink. Of course, I'm not generally all that big on the whole secular, commercialized holiday thing. But this, pitiful as it is to admit, is going to be my first Valentine's Day that I'll actually be dating someone - barring any unforeseen mishaps between now and Thursday. So you'll have to forgive me if I wax a bit cheesy.
The UNM track and field team ended the regular indoor season Saturday with several impressive individual performances at the Mountain T Invitational.
I would like to comment on the recent article in the Daily Lobo that recounted the lecture given by Ms. Winona LaDuke. I was dissatisfied with the article for several reasons.
Numerous UNM students say they will do anything to avoid having to use the restrooms in Mitchell Hall, but the relatively new facilities in Dane Smith Hall got high marks for cleanliness and design.
UNM offers a variety of religious student organizations to help the community feel welcome practicing a variety of faiths.
Members of UNM's Greek system say the University's nine fraternities and four sororities offer a wealth of opportunities for students - from community service and personal development to simply a place to hang out and make new friends.
Author Jack Loeffler speaks at the UNM Bookstore Saturday before reading from his book, "Adventures with Ed: A Portrait of Abbey." The long-awaited memoir chronicles the life of Edward Abbey, a gadfly anarchist who popularized environmental activism in his novel "The Monkey Wrench Gang."
Recent announcements of plans to launch two competing cable channels targeted to gay audiences have put the issue of gay visibility on center screen.
Weekly social hours, camping trips and garage giveaways are just some of what the University offers to help settle international students into their new lives at UNM.
As one might expect, the part of president Bush’s State of the Union Address that has garnered the most attention and protest is the characterization of Iraq, Iran and North Korea as an “axis of evil.”
Students interested in delving beyond coursework into their fields of study can choose from an array of academic organizations catering to just about every branch of study at UNM.
Wilfred Owen once said, “The true poets must be truthful.” If ever I have been in the presence of true poets, it has been at an Angry Brown Poets performance. This quadruplet not only speaks truth, but also surpasses the realm of daily thought with profound sagacity.
The UNM student-athletes continue to improve in the classroom, compiling a school record 2.92 grade point average during the 2001 fall semester.
UNM graduate student Willie Richardson, who operates the Peace Corps recruitment office on campus, says the program offers exposure for countries that otherwise get no attention from the rest of the world.
The key to building and maintaining a successful program is recruiting good players and the UNM football team hopes this year's newcomers will help fill in some more pieces of the puzzle.
The Senate Finance Committee voted on Sunday to send another state budget to Gov. Gary Johnson. Republicans warned he wouldn't like it any better than the first.