We can all agree, at least I hope we can, that peace is what we want. Some people will argue that we must all unite, now or never, in uprooting the evil that has scourged this earth with terrorism. Others argue that cheering for war with the attitude resembling a Monday-night football pep rally is a dangerous statement towards humanity; similar to what happened on Sept. 11.
Most of us are lucky to have grown up in an environment that listened to our needs and interests. Schools, clubs, families, and jobs can provide us with a safe environment. I have lived in several neighborhoods and attended several schools and have found that not all places are as encouraging as I wish everyone could experience.
America needs to start fighting the war against terrorism domestically before focusing on nations abroad. The recent tragic and horrendous events in New York and Washington, D.C. have brought to light some very serious concerns regarding past American foreign policy and its poignant implications today.
The UNM men's golf team tees off its season today in the 47th annual William H. Tucker Intercollegiate tournament at the UNM Championship Golf Course.
Once again, Richard Berthold is really telling it like it ain't! I just love reading his incredibly one-sided argument about the Palestinians and all the oppressing the United States does around the globe.
Beverly Bell, director of the Center for Economic Justice, speaks outside Zimmerman Library Wednesday during a peace gathering organized by members of the Progressive Student Alliance and other students. The event was coordinated with about 30 campuses in a showing of solidarity nationwide.
UNM students built a sculpture on the second floor of the Fine Arts Building earlier this week in response to last week's terrorist attacks.
I have been following the letters in the Daily Lobo recently and felt compelled to speak. Not to agree or to disagree with any of the writers, but merely to offer an idea that may have escaped the attention of so many emotionally-charged minds.
The UNM football team will finally get to dust the mud off its cleats this weekend when it travels to Waco, Texas, for a showdown with Baylor University.
Minutes before the UNM volleyball team was to take the court against the University of Nevada at Las Vegas Thursday night at Johnson Arena, players were jumping up and down, eager to end a five-game losing streak.
The UNM cross-country team looks to continue its early season success as it welcomes four teams to the UNM Lobo Invitational Saturday.
The UNM College of Education received a $1 million grant to fund more training for bilingual education teachers in the Gallup-McKinley County School District.
This morning in Kabul, Afghanistan, a baby girl was born - a baby girl with a very special mind. Maybe her neurotransmitters are in a slightly different balance; maybe her neurons form connections faster than usual; maybe her cells hold memories of hundreds of past lifetimes.
The tale of the 300 plus missing firefighters and police officers is one of the most heart-wrenching stories to come out of the World Trade Center bombing.
On behalf of the Muslim Student Association, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your support and encouragement in Wednesday's Islamic Awareness Day.
Sophomore Aminah Abdelhaq writes on a prayer card on Smith Plaza's wall Wednesday during Islamic Awareness Day, which was sponsored by the Muslim Student Association.
I'm writing in response to letters by Gena McLellan, Michael Cardwell and Brandon Curtis and to widespread sentiments I've observed this past week. All three individuals articulated anger toward their peers for questioning American practices after last week's horror.
Sixty-two student groups - more than twice last year's turnout of 26 - have applied for a slice of student fees to be doled out during this year's ASUNM fall budget process.
Panelists offered a detailed look at Afghanistan and an assessment of the United States' previous actions and current options during a forum at the Law School Wednesday in response to last week's terrorist attacks.
Dave Hoover plays a celtic harp outside the Center for the Arts Wednesday.
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