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Martin Mania

President Bollinger's appointment of Interim Athletic Director Bill Martin, a longtime Ann Arbor resident and successful businessman, to the full-time director position for the next five years comes as a welcomed move and a much-needed measure to help heal this ailing department.

Grand Old Pretense

The parade of African Americans and Latinos seen on the stage of last week's Republican National Convention was a departure from the usual GOP mold and an attempt by the Republican Party to put forward a diverse and friendly face.

Corporate controversy

Throughout the past year of anti-sweatshop activism, discussion and decision-making, University students have not been hit with pepper spray. They have not been threatened by police force. Their demands have been heard, considered, and in many cases, met.

Addressing the dilemma

In a world dominated by advertising, consumer fetishism, manufactured values, media hype, truth mongers, irrational opinions and dictates from on high, sometimes the best statement a writer can make is no statement at all.

An open letter to Bill Martin

Dear Mr. Martin: First and foremost, congratulations. In light of your many business accomplishments, the athletic director post at Michigan may not look like much, but as I am sure you are aware, there are an awful lot of people out there who live and (especially lately) die by the prominence of the Michigan athletic department.

Letters to the Editor

8-7-2000