Homer's odyssey: Neal gave much to the 'U' in his short tenure
Today is the end and the beginning - the end of Homer Neal's tour as interim University president and the beginning of Lee Bollinger's administration.
Neal embarked on this journey last summer after former University President James Duderstadt stepped down. The interim period could have been a rocky transition, but Neal made it a remarkably stable era in campus history - and a progressive one as well.
Moving forward: How will Clinton lead the Democrats?
Bill Clinton will deliver his fifth State of the Union Address on Tuesday evening, giving himself yet another opportunity to share his vision for America. While most Americans are familiar with his themes - building bridges, personal responsibility and deficit reduction - many observers have begun to question the vision of the Democratic Party. In his campaign for re-election last year, Clinton co-opted many traditional Republican positions - many of which directly contradicted Democratic ideals.
A View From Within ...
Remembrances of The Michigan Daily's outgoing staff
Column: 'It was the best of times ...'
A joint column by The Michigan Daily's two outgoing Editorial page editors
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