Apply a solution: 'U' must improve minority recruiting
The University Office of Admissions faces a particularly trying problem with this year's applicant pool. Across the nation, the number of incoming applications is down from previous years; colleges and universities must choose from a smaller pool of qualified applicants. Along with the across-the-board drop, the University is seeing a significant decline in minority applicants - the low numbers impede growth in minority representation in future classes.
Pass with care: State should increase gas tax to fix roads
Pedestrians and motorists alike are familiar with the obstacles - sometimes in the form of vehicle damage or personal injury - of navigating Ann Arbor's broken and pothole-covered roads. It is no secret that a majority of Michigan's local and intrastate roads are in poor condition. Gov. John Engler and the state Legislature have proposed a variety of solutions to help fund road repairs. The best of their suggestions is a five to seven-cent gas-tax increase on the current 15-cent per gallon rate.
'Kiss-In' offers freedom of expression - and of affection
Last Sunday night, just after darkness overtook campus and the wind increased its strength and coolness, Benn Howard got a painful reminder of what it means to be a homosexual in an intolerant world. After shopping at a local convenience store, the LSA sophomore was walking on East University Avenue with his boyfriend Jonathan, when a pair of men insulted the homosexual couple.
Letters to the Editor
02-13-97