Funding the future: Congress must preserve research dollars
Foresight is lacking in the beltway. Recently, Congress announced plans to cut federally-funded collegiate research by 20 percent. The University currently receives approximately $200 million in government research dollars. Other colleges and universities also depend on federal dollars as a major portion of their operating budgets. The proposed changes would affect adversely all levels of the University - resulting in a decrease in faculty quality, along with rising tuition bills.
Educational takeover: Engler's intrusive plan would hurt schools
During his annual State of the State address Tuesday, Gov. John Engler voiced his intention to propose legislation that would increase public school accountability by threatening them with state takeovers. The plan would force inner-city, underfunded schools to improve their standardized test scores or face tumult. The Michigan Legislature should not allow Engler's drastic plan to come to fruition.
Ways to beat the mid-winter sniffles and cure what ails
January sparkles. It glistens and gleams and treats happy, relaxed students with balmy breezes and stunning sunsets. Palms sway gently as crisply uniformed waiters serve up mai tais at poolside.
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