Opinion

Lots of hype about “critical race theory” these days. The best explanation I’ve seen can be found at alternet. org/2021/06/critical-race-theory. But we really should de-racialize the whole argument. The reality is discrimination that harms equal opportunity is not just a racial issue. There is, aside from racial distinctions, systemic discrimination based on sex, religion, and disability status. The issue is really one of xenophobia - fear of or disregard for others. And it’s not a matter of whether we recognize the otherness of groups and individuals.

The port city of Topolobampo in Sinaloa, Mexico, was said to already house a liquefied natural gas plant six years ago when the infamous Trans Pecos Pipeline that was to supply it with natural gas was on every sign-toting protester’s lips.

My name is Dr. Matthew Short, and like you, I stand proud as a Sul Ross alumnus. When you became the 13th president of Sul Ross, I knew the university would be taken care of by one of its own for the first time in its history. Your welcome letter stated that your goal was to ensure students have the same career opportunities you had. Where did that go?

Now that Sul Ross has a national champion in the bull riding competition, perhaps it is a good time to point out that these student athletes are not recognized by Sul Ross to be athletes, but rather, only a student in the Range Animal Science department. By denying these rodeo athletes the full recognition of the Athletic Department, and relegating them to second-class participants, the rodeo program barely subsists financially.

I was saddened to learn that Sul Ross State University’s financial struggles may result in significant changes to the university, including the dismantling of the theater and art departments and a probationary arrangement for the new nursing program.

Alpine’s downtown has a building being renovated. It’s across Sixth Avenue from the Old Holland Hotel, and it is beautiful! It would be wonderful if all the buildings would get some updating.

This letter was written to display my support for the celebration of Juneteenth by the current Democrat Party. I find it gracious of them for dedicating a day to remembering when Republicans made Democrats free their slaves.

Pro golfer John Rahm, ranked No. 3 in the world, exhibited COVID symptoms of a six-point lead and a hole in one during the PGA Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, on the day he tested positive. It may be concluded that the virus is a stroke enhancer. The medical protocol that forced his withdrawal from the tournament brought on the sessile malaise favored by scientists.