School's out: Schoolkids' closing marks a dangerous trend
Last Monday, the Ann Arbor community lost one of its valuable music sources when Schoolkids' Records, which has provided rare albums to local music connoisseurs for 22 years, closed its doors for the last time. Since the arrival of Borders Books and Music on East Liberty Street - right across from Schoolkids' - the independent store fought hard to stay open, but eventually found it impossible. In fact, Schoolkids' is only the latest in a number of independent stores closing due to competition from large chains - an unfortunate business trend that threatens the diversity of products available in the marketplace.
All talk: Race panel does not live up to its goal
Last year, President Bill Clinton announced an initiative to investigate the sources of racial division in the United States. Delivering his speech in California - a state that had banned any form of affirmative action - sent a strong message to the public regarding his commitment to end racial inequality. A seven-member, non-partisan committee began looking into issues of racial injustice, inequality and division. But after years of task force-like agendas, questions regarding his sincerity and the work of the task force should be made.
Dance, white girl, dance!
A bad party is like a fart in a train car. Everybody in the area is aware of the situation, but no one wants to admit responsibility or take any steps to solve the problem, which would be an admission of guilt in itself.
09-23-98
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