Looking ahead: Neal brings foresight to interim presidency
On Tuesday, Homer Neal celebrated his first 100 days as interim University president. Neal has stepped up to the plate in more ways than one. He filled a vacant president's office with administrative experience, he has tackled serious issues within the University Medical Center, he has fielded questions about former University President James Duderstadt's so-called "secret deals," and he has fostered good relations and earned the respect of his administrative peers all at the same time. With his success and finesse in the president's office, some wonder why Neal did not consider making a bid for the permanent position.
Opening the closet: 'U' celebrates National Coming Out Day
Many students find that college is a time for self-exploration and change as they discover who they really are. For some of the campus, the exploration also involves delving into the makeup of sexual orientation. The Lesbian/Gay/ Bisexual Programming Office and the Queer Unity Project have a long history of defending the rights of the University's gay, lesbian and bisexual community and fostering an atmosphere conducive to personal exploration.
Column: Vouchers don't solve problems
As I sat with colleagues to watch Sunday evening's presidential debates, it initially seemed like a repetition of the same old thing, and my ears did not really perk up until toward the end of the debate. A proponent of implementing school vouchers, presidential hopeful Bob Dole did not seem to be strong in the overall area of education when his opponent twice mentioned Dole's voting record in cutting student loan programs.
Letters to the Editor
I would like to respond to the gross distortions of fact and absurd logic displayed by Amer Zahr in his letter to the editor ("Netanyahu risks war by opening tunnel," 10/8/96).
First of all, consider his statement: "Arafat has told his troops to act only in self-defense, which means that if any aggression persists, any logical person could conclude that Israel is the provocateur."
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