Editorial

Undue burden: Course credit should reflect workload

Writing five 20-page term papers in slightly less than four months is a daunting task. Add a part-time job and extracurricular activities into the mix, and and the end result could be unmanageable. Yet, to graduate the University in four years, students often have no choice but to juggle this number of activities into an excessively stressful schedule.

Exploring solutions: Caution is essential when testing HIV vaccine

The United States is entering new and uncharted waters in the fight against the AIDS epidemic. This past May, President Clinton addressed the issue and challenged the science community, calling for a Manhattan Project-like mission to develop a vaccine within the next 10 years.

In the world of journalism, personal tragedy is big business

Tamara Sonya Williams, a thriving young student like us all, was murdered last Tuesday. Today would have been her 21st birthday. Today is also the birthday of The Michigan Daily, which has just completed its 107th year of publication.

Letters to the Editor

09-29-97

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