Secure measures: ITD policy will increase computer security
Last week, the Information Technology Division announced that it will take new measures to secure University computer accounts. This action is vital because a compromised account could turn a student's successful semester into a nightmare by unveiling personal information and threatening the security of papers and coursework stored on the student's Institutional File System space. Given the dangers of unsafe passwords, students should take heed of the division's warnings and guard themselves and their work.
Barely passing: State should increase spending on public schools
Whenever there is a discussion about the state of public school systems in America, the same deficiencies are usually mentioned. Recently, a survey that graded several aspects of state school systems was published by Education Weekly. Overall, high schools throughout the country received an average grade of a 'C.' More important, the breakdown of the grades for Michigan public schools illustrated several weak areas. Although the state did well from an academic standpoint, the survey used standardized test scores as a measure of academic strength.
Our community is stronger than you may realize
DURHAM, N.C. - Community is a strange word, even a strange concept. When people mention community, there are many ways in which to interpret the term and an equal number of responses. Most people know that they belong to a community of some sort, but it is obvious that most people also take that realization for granted.
01-20-98
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