'Holydays': New 'U' policy accomplishes little
Many students find themselves in a similar predicament: They must decide whether to miss class for religious reasons, or skip religious observances for class. In fact, this dilemma will affect many Jewish students over the next few weeks, as Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur - two of the religion's holiest days - approach. It afflicts many students of other denominations throughout the academic year. Recently, the University approved a policy that aims to aid students who must miss class for religious reasons. While the policy is a step in the right direction, its vague wording lacks the substantive impact necessary to make the proposal fulfill its intent.
Free T-shirt: Students should steer clear of the credit trap
Anyone who has walked down State Street, passed through the Michigan Union or attempted to enter a book store has encountered them. Going through the motions of the first weeks of school, students find themselves completely surrounded - they circle - armed with pen and application ready to go in for the kill. These are the credit representatives, who from their tents stocked full of every imaginable valueless trinket, sign up the barely willing student for every card conceived in the world of modern plastic. While credit is a viable method of payment, the responsibility and financial burden of overusing credit places many students in the virtually inescapable valley of debt.
To whom is the accomplished, smart woman married?
High Stakes Miss America. Let me tell you a story. It's about a young woman. She is a product of her times. Unusually bright, she rises to the top of her class and graduates far superior to her peers. She then enrolls in a prestigious Ivy League school where she excels yet again. Despite the advice of her parents and friends she enters law school, where, again, she bests her classmates and graduates at the top of her class. This lady is Hillary Clinton. Or is it?
Letters to the Editor
09-11-96