Michael L. Weinstein said he didn't know what he was getting himself into when he founded the Military Religious Freedom Foundation in 2006. Now the Albuquerque native and his family endure death threats from religious fundamentalists, he said. Weinstein was on campus Monday for a showing of "Constantine's Sword," a documentary about evangelism in the armed forces.
UNM's Parking and Transportation Services is reaching out to students to give them alternatives to the hectic commuter life. PATS hosted the Fall Alternative Transportation Fair on Tuesday, where ABQ Ride, PATS and BikeABQ tried to interest students in their organization's services.
As the stock market continues to fall, UNM is trying to avoid big risks by investing in bonds. "We're not in the stock market - the stock market is too risky," said Andrew Cullen, associate vice president of Planning, Budget and Analysis. "We are in the bond market because it's not as risky of an investment.
Editor, Thanks to the Gideons for giving out free literature last Wednesday. I read the New Testament for the first time last year after the same group came out. I had the pleasure of speaking to one of the men Wednesday. Our brief conversation has compelled me to share some observations.
Technically-inclined UNM linguistics student and artist Chris Clavio fixed a bunch of Columbia University's sound equipment for fun two summers ago. Now he is looking to change the world with his T-shirt company called Azoova, while living it up playing tuba in the UNM marching band.
Students who have recently registered to vote may swing the Nov. 4 election - if their ballots are not disqualified. Richard Abraham, owner of Business Computing Solutions, said Bernalillo County is seeing an influx of voters who are newly registered but that a large number of them have not been entered in the state's system yet.
Editor, In previous letters, I've expressed my concern for our highly leveraged economy. The current situation has underscored my reasoning. As I have struggled to understand how things got this way, it makes me simply want to hug my kids and say, "I'm sorry.
Editor, Former Republican presidential nominee Mike Huckabee made an interesting analogy about Wall Street: He called it "Las Vegas East" and said the only difference is there's nobody to bail out a Vegas gambler, but the federal government now has to bail out Wall Street gamblers.
The Nov. 4 election holds not only the promise of a new U.S. president but also the possibility of funding for UNM. Three general obligation bonds are up for a vote: Bond B will fund public libraries; Bond C will fund UNM's Health Sciences Center; and Bond D is for higher education facilities.
UNM student Jonathan Grimes hung his first art show of abstract paintings at Winning Coffee Co. last week. They resemble square, green and gold kaleidoscopic jewels - an impressive and well-executed series for someone with no art training. "It's kind of a regurgitation of very primal things I don't know how to communicate in any other way except for painting," Grimes said.
Simon Pegg and Kirsten Dunst isn't the strangest onscreen matchup of all time, but it has to be in the top 10. For the most part, the matchup works in "How to Lose Friends & Alienate People." They share an onscreen chemistry that isn't the norm in modern cinema but has more in common with the great romantic comedies of the '50s and '60s.
Close to 1,000 people came to see Republican presidential candidate John McCain on campus Monday. Meanwhile, outside the SUB, about 250 students and community members rallied in protest of McCain, chanting, carrying signs and marching on campus. McCain discussed the economic crisis and criticized his opponent, Sen.
The Bernalillo County Clerk's Office is working with UNM to hold early voting in the SUB. Polling stations will be open on the third floor of the SUB beginning Saturday. Walt Miller, vice president of Student Life, said UNM is bringing early voting back to campus after its success in the February presidential primary.
For those who have yet to register to vote, today is your last day, even if it means simply filling out a change-of-address form. In preparation for Election Day, actress Eva Longoria of the show "Desperate Housewives" and actor Adam Rodriguez of "CSI: Miami" have been driving around the country, rallying people to register and to vote for Sen.
Editor, Why are politicians sounding alarm bells as Wall Street goes down in flames? It's simple: Our economy is three-quarters goods and services. When people don't have disposable income or access to credit, three-quarters of our gross domestic produce will slide.
Editor, President Bush presided over the worst foreign attack on American soil in U.S. history on Sept. 11, 2001. After ignoring intelligence warnings, Bush then made the worst strategic mistake in U.S. history by occupying Iraq. Bush then presided over the worst natural disaster in U.
There is no denying Sen. John McCain has fought his entire life for his country. There is no denying McCain has the experience necessary to lead a country. There is no denying McCain has a concrete plan to fix our nation's problems - a plan that, to many of us, is the right plan.
James Aho, by all definitions, fits the quaint, stereotypical mold of a kicker. He is reserved and reluctant to talk - to the point that one of Aho's teammates playfully volunteered to speak on his behalf. "I told you guys to block me off," Aho said, jaw-jabbing at his lockermates for pointing him out.
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