Intolerant acts: Students should combat all forms of hatred
Two weeks ago, the University's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students and community members celebrated Queer Visibility Week. The week, established and planned by the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Affairs, encouraged the display of pride and unity. Although the week was quite successful with the Kiss-In on the Diag and many calls for understanding and acceptance, it was marred by an intolerant act of vandalism.
Balking at the budget: State universities need adequate appropriations
The University, with its sprawling medical center, large student population and advanced research programs, is by far the most expensive public school in the state. But the maintainance of the University's reputation and quality depends on many factors - not the least of which is the monetary support it receives as part of the state's budget. But Gov. John Engler's budgetary wizards produced only a tiny increase for public university allocation for the next fiscal year.
Sam Cooke and Otis Redding dies for our sins
They are going to present the Grammies tonight whether I like it or not. Sometimes I wonder if there's still any point in complaining about the pitiful state of popular music and lamenting the tailored, manufactured, gutless weasels that pass for mainstream musicians in our time. After all, things have been bad since "Thriller" and are only getting worse.
02-25-98
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