The University of Michigan A to ZThe Essential Glossary of All Things That You Will Encounter at U-MBy: Editorial Board in Features"Angell Hall": Central campus academic building characterized by big white pillars, 24-hour operation, communist janitors, and English professors that have plush offices who choose to meet for office hours at hippy hang-outs instead. "Ann Arbor": AKA the People's Republic of, 27 square miles surrounded by reality.… |
Law School Professors Discuss Sotomayor NominationBy: Julianne Nowicki in FeaturesOn Wednesday, May 27th, the White House held a press conference to discuss the nomination of Judge Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. The panelists, who were legal experts selected by the White House, were Paul M. Smith, Partner at Jenner & Block, LLP, Professor William P.… Obama's Weakness Shows in Silence on IranBy: Nate Stano in FeaturesIran's recent election has shown the weakness of two groups of leaders; the Obama Administration and that of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. With the streets of Tehran choked with protesters in favor of opposition candidate and reformist Mir Hossein Mousavi, the White House has remained largely silent.… Welcome to MichiganBy: Editorial Board in OpinionIt could have been because of the stellar reputation surrounding the majority of the University of Michigan's academic programs. The lively social scene, Greek system, and Ann Arbor itself could have also been significant factors. Even the promise of the football and basketball teams could have swayed you to bleed maize and blue for the next four years.… |