Editorials
From the Daily: Press espionage
BY THE MICHIGAN DAILY
Last week, the Department of Justice notified The Associated Press of the government’s seizure of two months’ worth of phone records from editors and reporters. The government seized the phone records to find the source of a leak of information about the CIA’s disruption of a Yemen-based terrorist plot to bomb an airliner last year.
From the Daily: Redeveloping Detroit
BY THE MICHIGAN DAILY
In order for Detroit to make a true recovery, the state of Michigan must realize that short-term fiscal solvency won’t necessarily lead to the growth and stability that the city needs.
From the Daily: Poor execution
BY THE MICHIGAN DAILY
While the Athletic Department’s decision to have general admission for football games shouldn't be problematic in the long run, the manner in which the Department is implementing general admission leaves much to be desired.
From the Daily: '12-'13 Edgar Awards
BY THE MICHIGAN DAILY
And so, without further ado, we present the Tenth Annual Edgar Awards.
From the Daily: On the wrong side of history
BY THE MICHIGAN DAILY
If the bill passes, students won’t be able to satisfy their graduation requirements by taking ethnic or cultural history courses and will instead be forced to choose a history course pertaining to “economy, politics, war and other significant events.”
From the Daily: Strike the drones
BY THE MICHIGAN DAILY
Due to drones’ potential to violate privacy, Michigan’s legislature should establish a moratorium on their use.
From the Daily: Time to build a better Michigan
BY THE MICHIGAN DAILY
The Board of Regents should approve Building a Better Michigan's proposal to improve campus unions and recreational sports facilities.
From the Daily: Restore democracy
BY THE MICHIGAN DAILY
Though this legislation won't likely pass the House of Representatives, it’s extremely important that a member of Congress is recognizing the immense challenges of campaign finance.
From the Daily: 'Illegal' no more
BY THE MICHIGAN DAILY
Stigma surrounding immigration has propelled misunderstandings to the forefront of debate, and newspapers should be quick to adopt this policy in order to encourage more accurate discussion of the issue.
From the Daily: Students for city council
BY THE MICHIGAN DAILY
The party’s effort to elect a student for city council is a positive step toward involving students in the city and spreading awareness about the particular problems students face.
Columns
Ben Gloger: Weirdly different
BY BEN GLOGER
A continual cultivation of the weirdness is necessary to truly absorb any experience.
Natasha Ertzbischoff: Slut-ification
BY NATASHA ERTZBISCHOFF
Dress like a slut and the world, or at least Scorekeepers, is your oyster. That’s the ugly truth. But when exactly did we learn the Golden Rule: Thou shalt wear low-cut tops?
Paige Pfleger: Motion of the ocean
BY PAIGE PFLEGER
Is the glass half-full, or half-empty? All our lives we’re haunted with these perspectival questions that determine what we can be classified as: pessimists or optimists, realists or idealists.
Derek Wolfe: Service not required
BY DEREK WOLFE
The government gives us plenty of reasons to complain — see the 113th Congress. Taxes are high, there aren't enough jobs and at the rate tuition is rising, our debts are going to take lifetimes to pay off. The future looks bright, right?
James Brennan: Inequality breeds disaster
BY JAMES BRENNAN
I think we can all agree that money is a huge source of power in both America and the world in general.
Viewpoints
Viewpoint: Ditching Fitch
BY MEGAN MCDONALD
I’m not arguing that one shouldn’t strive to improve one’s health, but the motivation to lose weight or eat healthier foods shouldn’t come from a botox-infused CEO.
Viewpoint: General omission
BY MAURA LEVINE
This plan seems great for future football fans and eager freshmen who are unaware of the seniority rule we’ve always had, but the biggest issues will be encountered this coming season.
Viewpoint: Boston, in context
BY BEN ALTERMAN
I am touched beyond words at the outpouring of care and concern for Boston, my home, that has come from every faith and background. However, the other events of two weeks ago worry me.
Viewpoint: Commencement and classism
BY CELINE SMITH
The issue of classism at the University has seeped into all areas of campus life. The commencement brunch is simply one example.
Viewpoint: Administrative action required
BY JOHN BURKHARDT
Each year, approximately 65,000 students graduate from American high schools and find themselves prohibited from pursuing further educational opportunities because of their undocumented immigration status.
