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UNM Police paying overtime for war protests

Not only have all the protests in the Albuquerque area put a strain on the relationship between the community and law enforcement officers, they have also put a bit of a strain on police department budgets. Campus police officials say each protest is costing their department about $400 in overtime.

Caldera would like to see UNM reach higher status

Louis Caldera wants to be the next president of UNM because, he says, of the kind of institution UNM is. "One of the challenges will be to put the necessary resources together to be one of the best," Caldera said. "I'd like to generate a sense of excitement for what the possibilities are.

UNM car burglaries may be connected

UNM police are describing a series of auto break-ins that took place during spring break as typical "smash and grab" burglaries. Four students reported on March 19 that their cars, all parked in the fraternity and sorority house area of campus, were burglarized.

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Lobos hope to make history

Lobo fans will have to wait one more day to cheer on the women's basketball team in the Sweet 16 when UNM plays Texas Tech University on Saturday night at The Pit. The Lobos are trying to make history once again by moving on to the Elite Eight with a victory against the Lady Raiders.

National Nutrition Day heightens awareness

The Student Health Center celebrated National Nutrition Day by distributing information and free merchandise to educate the UNM community about healthy eating habits. "It encouraged me to be more nutritious," said Justin Richter, a junior family studies major.

Bars avoid overcrowding

As the nation continues to mourn the victims of the Chicago and Rhode Island nightclub tragedies, some Albuquerque officials say that while local bars are generally safe, over-crowding does occur. About ten citations for overcrowding have been issued to Albuquerque area bars in the last year, said Phil Garcia, Albuquerque Fire Department Fire Marshall, acknowledging that the number does not accurately represent how often these bars are guilty of overcrowding.

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LETTER: War effort garners approval, support

Editor, People around the world continue to question the war in Iraq. Those for and against the war have made sensible, credible arguments supporting their causes. Some of the strongest arguments that come to mind against the war are: inspections would have worked if given enough time, the costs of the war are tremendous, we shouldn't be risking the lives of others for oil and money.

EDITORIAL: Every war results in loss of life, casualties

Staff Editorial The Greyhound (Loyola College-Maryland) (U-WIRE) BALTIMORE - As expected, the United States has opened what government officials say is the next phase in the war on terrorism, Operation Iraqi Freedom. Friday's so-called "shock and awe" campaign has most conspicuously reminded us of what war really means.

Penley hopes to strengthen connections by fundraising

Larry Edward Penley said there is a great opportunity to make public universities indispensible resources for their regions - a goal he plans to make a reality in Albuquerque as the next president of UNM. Students and colleagues alike say that Penley, 54, has made the W.

Ski resorts to offer discount packages

by Erin Raterman Daily Lobo If UNM students are not quite ready to go swimsuit shopping or start working on their tan, they can take comfort in knowing that there are a couple good weeks left in the ski season and many ski resorts are offering discount prices on lodging and tickets.

Lobo sluggers look to extend hot streak

The UNM baseball team will take a break from conference action this weekend when it plays host to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi for a three-game series. The Lobos have been on a tear so far in the young spring season, posting an impressive 19-10 overall record including 7-2 in the Mountain West Conference.

COLUMN: Celebrities misuse Oscars

by Scott Darnell Daily Lobo Columnist When war broke out in Iraq, there was talk that the Oscars would be postponed in an effort to ensure that needed public attention wasn't stripped from vital coverage of the war. The talk amounted to nothing however, and the Oscars were aired last Sunday night; unfortunately, our brightest and best actors and actresses, the people we turn to on a daily basis to make us laugh, scream, or cry used the annual fest as a political forum for which they could denigrate President Bush and U.

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Tuition incease in planning stage now

The budget subcommittee of the UNM Planning Council has recommended a 4.53 percent tuition increase for 2003-04 school year. Julie Weaks Gutierrez, vice president for business and finance, said before Wednesday's ASUNM meeting that the recommendation must now go before the executive cabinet, the Board of Regents Finance and Facilities committee and the full Board of Regents.

Surrealist play goes into heart of genre

The world in "Plunda," a new play by Jim Linnell, walks the line between the surreal and abstract and accessible, straightforward narrative. I've been researching this play for a week now and still have no idea what to expect. But that's the point, and quite an effective one at that, because it sure as hell has got my curiosity smoldering with the flame of anticipation.

LETTER: UNM grad killed in crash will be missed

Editor, On March 23 in Afghanistan, Air Force 1 Lt. Tamara Long Archuleta died in a helicopter crash along with five airmen. She was an HH-60 PaveHawk pilot stationed at Moody AFB, GA, deployed to support Operation Enduring Freedom. Tamara was a UNM and AFROTC '99 grad.

COLUMN: Bats could be secret weapon

As the tension surrounding the war in Iraq heightens, the United States continues to look for new resolutions for the arenaceous Persian Gulf chokehold. And it should come as no surprise that new avenues of tactical warfare are currently being employed. However, it takes a strange mind to turn a lackadaisical stroll through the zoo into a scouting mission for new military recruits.