Be flexible: Eliminating Inteflex would limit students' options
Prospective University students who hope to gain admittance to the Medical School through the Inteflex program may soon find that they no longer have that option. The program, which allows 35 first-year students to receive their bachelors' and medical degrees in eight years through one program, is currently facing elimination because of concerns that its existence keeps the needs of other pre-medical students from being met.
Borderline: Large chains threaten to limit book offerings
With the possible exception of the Internet, the most important source of information today is published text. The sheer diversity of authors, publishers and bookstores guarantees material on any topic of interest. While recent trends toward larger bookstore chains, such as Borders Group, Inc., and Barnes & Noble, have improved customer service and satisfaction, a lawsuit filed in California claims that these national chains use unfair marketing practices.
We don't need replays to enjoy the Wolverines
Come September, Michigan Stadium will once again be heralded as the largest college football venue in the nation. We will have the largest crowd in college football history and we will be embarking on the defense of our national championship.
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