Editor, Our country was founded on the premise that all men and women should have the right to pursue happiness however they see fit, as long as they are not violating the rights of others. Yet, today, the U.S. federal government violates this principle with the prohibition of the cannabis plant.
Sometimes an author produces an extraordinary piece of fiction, only to remain unheard of for the rest of his or her life. This fact led Mark Moskowitz to the production of his latest film, "Stone Reader." Acclaimed by critics for its depth and originality, the film has won both the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at the 2003 Slamdance Film Festival.
Many students attended the anti-war rally Wednesday to voice their opinion that war with Iraq is a necessity and to call on the American public to support the Bush administration's decisions and U.S. troops overseas. Robert Dietz, a senior biology major, said that Saddam Hussein epitomizes evil and needs to be removed from power in any way possible.
Out of all the majors in the world, you had to choose that one. How familiar is this line to all you fine arts majors out there? Fortunately, there are places that exist exactly for people such as yourselves -- especially if you are into theater. One such place is The Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre in Blue Lake, Calif.
Faculty Senate members, one member of the Board of Regents and representatives from the Office of the President were given a formal tour of the SUB Tuesday during which they were updated on the building's progress.
The most dominant player in golf does not use Nike equipment. The most dominant player in golf does not wear red on Sundays, does not take the name of a large jungle cat and does not ask television viewers if they were expecting Igor in Buick commercials.
Editor, It is clear that, despite his stance "against" ideology, Steve Chavez is operating under a particular ideology himself. In his attempt to discredit current and past political groups working in the peace movement, Chavez claims that these groups are inherently corrupt because of their promotion of certain ideological positions.
by Richard "Bugman" Fagerlund Daily Lobo Columnist Of all the bug calls I get, the ones that are the most frustrating are from people who suffer from delusory parasitosis. Delusory parasitosis is a condition where someone feels insects, mites or worms crawling on them.
The program director for ecological studies at the National Science Foundation has been selected as director for the Sevilleta Long-Term Ecological Research Program. Scott Collins, who has been with the National Science Foundation since 1992, began as director of Sevilleta on March 1.
by Todd Burns Daily Lobo The UNM men's and women's track teams returned from Mountain West Conference competition with many outstanding results. Keren Sari-Bentzur brought home the gold medal in the women's pentathlon, setting a school-record with 3,845 points, to go along with another first-place finish in the women's long jump with a leap of 5.
Editor, Our government closes down, puts on notice, and fines restaurants for guacamole and Alfredo sauce that isn't the correct temperature. Our government gets involved when a restaurant uses wiping cloths improperly. Our government demands that restaurants that are open to the public (and are therefore public places,) not store food near cleaning products, clean their ice machines and supply paper towels to their customers.
In Lobo Country, basketball is the pastime. In this, the 100th anniversary of Lobo Basketball, a century's worth of memories, heroes and legacies have passed through Albuquerque. Through the years, players and teams have been stamped into Lobo history.
Fourteen organizations are encouraging UNM students to walk out of class today as part of a national student strike over the impending war in Iraq. The demonstration, which begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Duck Pond, will feature speakers, information and music by local reggae band Mystic Vision.
Staff Editorial Daily Targum (Rutgers U.) (U-WIRE) NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- In the coming weeks the U.S. Senate will have to make a decision on the issue of cloning. Currently the House has passed a bill banning human cloning and research cloning.
Editor, The latest attempt in the ongoing attempt to litigate, legislate and re-interpret the Green Party off the ballot has passed two house committees and will soon be on its way to the state Senate. House Bill 628 increases the registration threshold for major party status, not by doubling or tripling it, but by a whopping 30-fold or 3,000 percent increase! If this draconian requirement were in place elsewhere the Democrats would not have full-ballot access in Utah nor would Republicans in the District of Columbia.
Editor, Steve Chavez's guest column outlining the insidious influence that communist and radical socialist groups have on the local "peace movement" only scratches the surface of this shadowy world. If you navigate the Stop the War Machine's Web site, the first link in the "Other Resources" section of the site is to the International ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) organization.
Lobo basketball newcomer Danny Granger addressed the media for the first time Tuesday. Granger has been at the center of controversy since arriving in Albuquerque days before the spring semester began. Members of the Bradley University coaching staff, who claim that UNM tampered with NCAA rules in acquiring the big man, have publicly scrutinized Granger and the Lobo coaching staff.
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