Department sore: Programs should be able to hire faculty
Teaching can make or break an institution of higher education. The University prides itself on its high-caliber faculty and research. Yet some fields of study suffer in comparison to other more lucrative departments. The Center for Afro-American and African Studies, Women's Studies and American Culture all lack the ability to hire and promote faculty, which could prevent these fields from offering as many academic opportunities as possible.
Pet parks: Parks should not be legislators' political tool
When making vacation plans, people often face two options: Going to some tourist trap or venturing out to one of the numerous national parks to enjoy nature for a while. The National Parks Service runs and maintains hundreds of national parks, memorial sites and visitors' centers across the country but is at the mercy of federal legislators for funding. Many congressional leaders take advantage of their position of power to institute pet projects that win favor with their constituents.
Letters to the Editor
World AIDS Day reminds students to own their health
Today is the 10th annual World AIDS Day. Begun by the World Summit of Ministers of Health on Programmes for AIDS Prevention, the annual AIDS Day serves to open channels of communication, increase social awareness and tolerance and encourage education.
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