UNM head football coach Mike Locksley dipped into the New Mexico talent pool and snagged two top athletes from the Land of Enchantment. Incoming freshman Dante Caro was among the two New Mexicans to sign with the University. The other was Artesia's Dallas Bollema.
How many people may have been exploited so you could drink your morning coffee? UNM Fair Trade Initiative is trying to answer that question. Student Mike Butler, a member of the group, said most students are unaware of the unfair treatment and the low wages that many farm workers receive.
Editor, In light of recent restructuring of the catastrophic-leave program at UNM, I would like to urge administration to implement a short-term disability benefit as an opt-in program for UNM staff. I strongly believe the catastrophic-leave program is a valuable resource for life-threatening situations for our staff, and I also strongly believe that there is room to close the gap of coverage for non-life-threatening, but just as crucial, medical attention.
Artist Paul Ré established a peace prize in 2007 for UNM affiliates, including students, who work toward conflict prevention and are at the creative forefronts of their fields. "Persons in any field of endeavor can contribute to peace in the world," Ré said.
Swine flu has reached UNM's main campus. A case of the H1N1 virus was confirmed in a student living in Hokona Hall, according to a University e-mail alert released Wednesday evening. The student has recovered and is now well, according to the e-mail.
Ron Artest isn't the NBA's resident reprobate. He isn't a pit bull on a short leash. In fact, he's more Ronald McDonald than Ron the Ripper. Yet, he's being treated like a criminal. Truthfully, I feel for Artest. I'm not an Artest apologist, but I don't believe what happened in Detroit was entirely his fault.
In response to an October 2007 Newsweek cover article calling Pakistan "the most dangerous country in the world," Nasir Khan and Ayesha Khan decided to make a documentary about life in Pakistan. "I had just come back from (Pakistan), and there was nothing particularly dangerous going on there at the time," executive producer Ayesha said.
Hang in there. The semester is almost over, and following the endurance test called finals week, the majority of you will move out of the pressure cooker and into a well-deserved break. This should help heal and fortify you for the next stage of your academic growth, or for those graduating to the nonacademic world, the next stage of your life.
Ousted. The UNM men's tennis visit to the NCAA Tournament was short and unsatisfying. The Lobos were kicked to the curb by 33rd-ranked Minnesota 4-0 on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Los Angeles. UNM finishes the year 20-6 overall. Despite the lopsided score, head coach Alan Dils said he couldn't fault his team.
"Star Trek" has made the crossover from that show your geeky friend used to watch into the modern, action-packed movie. With special effects and witty one-liners, the movie, directed by J.J. Abrams, is now more accessible to moviegoers of all ages. The older "Star Trek" movies have a distinct look that matches the original series.
Lobo staffers move on to next challenge Maggie Ybarra The Daily Lobo is losing its most hard-hitting news reporter this year. Two-year Lobo veteran Maggie Ybarra is graduating with a degree in print journalism and a handful of reporting awards. Ybarra said her passion for news is like an addiction.
Vanessa Strobbe Sports guru Vanessa Strobbe said she gets her life drive from God. "God gave me a lot of gifts," she said. "And, if I don't use them to my full ability, I feel like I'm wasting them. There are a lot of people who would kill for some things, and it would be slapping them in the face if I didn't capitalize on everything I was blessed with.
Steven Fernandez Being an objective, embedded journalist is hard. But Steven Fernandez made it look like a cinch. Fernandez has worked at the Daily Lobo for five years, two of those as sports editor. He graduates this spring with his bachelor's degree in print journalism.
Military and globalization expert Jimmy Johnson will speak at the Albuquerque Peace and Justice Center about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on May 18. Janice Hart, who helped organize the event, said Johnson is a distinguished member of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions, and he will talk about the origins of the dispute.
Steve Saunders is having a Most Valuable Player-caliber season in the mold of his favorite athlete - LeBron James. But Saunders isn't dominating the court; he's unmatched on the golf course. Saunders won the Mountain West Conference Golf Championships in Tucson, Ariz.
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