Editorial

Courting trouble: 'U' must come clean with NCAA

As an economically healthy, financially independent faction, the University athletic department rarely refers to the University's central administration on its institutional matters. However, recent allegations surrounding the men's basketball team demonstrate that the athletic department is not above the law. Potential sanctions could affect the University through its most visible and high-profile connection with the global community: its sports programs.

Sold out: Bollinger unfavorably represented students

When warm weather makes its way to Ann Arbor, many students become more attracted to a day on the Diag than to a day of classes - faculty and students alike experience this 'spring fever' each year. However, according to quotations he gave to The New York Times, University President Lee Bollinger might not believe that apathetic mindsets at the University are simply a seasonal occurrence.

Modern St. Patrick's celebrations betray history

Kiss me, I'm Irish. No, really, I am. Today, in case the rather green appearance of everyone on the street didn't sink in, is St. Patrick's Day, the day when everyone, supposedly, is Irish.

Letters to the Editor

03-17-97

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