Misinformation: Ignorance of Code plagues the 'U'
The Code of Student Conduct - the University's internal disciplinary system - is currently under review. The Office of Student Affairs at the University is conducting an internal review - looking at the efficiency of the Code's processes. Faculty from Dartmouth, Northwestern and the University of Virginia are working on an external review of the Code - focusing on the general effects the Code has on the student body and whether or not it is beneficial for the campus.
Equal protection: State should extend law to homosexuals
As part of a growing national trend, the Michigan House voted to extend the reach of the state's ethnic intimidation law to crimes against homosexuals, despite opposition claims that it would suppress free speech. The ethnic intimidation law, originally adopted in 1988, already protects individuals against violence or threats based on race, religion, ethnicity and gender. The version of the measure passed by the House applies misdemeanor penalties for hate crimes, as well as a $5,000 fine and a two-year felony penalty to crimes motivated by hate of homosexuals.
The real reason for American gun violence
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