Editorial Board

Romney Doesn’t Have an “Issue”

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Now that the three major primary states have had their say, the Republican slate of candidates is finally becoming clear, if not a bit surprising.  Located on the far right both politically and physically at every debate stands Rick Santorum, who beat frontrunner Mitt Romney in Iowa.  And although Romney succeeded in wrapping up New [...]

Coleman’s Expenses a Cause for Concern

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University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman spent $59,553 on travel and $70,593 on meals during the 2010 calendar year, according to a report by the Detroit Free Press.

Let’s All Pretend We’re Colorblind

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Few seem to dispute the fact that once a crime has been committed, it is important to give both law enforcement and the public the tools they need to catch the perpetrator – so long as the constitutional rights of suspects are protected. But does including a description of a perpetrator’s race in police reports [...]

MSA Changes Name, No One Cares

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The saying goes, “you get what you pay for,” but at this university, it’s hard to believe. We (or, for some of us, our parents) pay thousands of dollars so we can attend classes, go to the gym, ride the buses, and join student organizations. Most student organizations receive money from the Michigan Student Assembly. [...]

Pick Your Candidate

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Michigan’s GOP primary is coming up on February 28, 2012. Who will you be voting for? Despite numerous debates this year, there is much we didn’t know about the GOP field. The Michigan Review researched the eight GOP candidates and President Barack Obama’s views, ideas, and plans on twelve issues we think are most important to college students.

Barack Obama on the Issues

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With the economy still struggling, incumbent Obama faces a tough reelection. Job Creation: Stimulus, stimulus, and more stimulus. Student Loans: Recently issues an executive order attempting to ease loan payment for students. In-State Tuition: Supports in-state tuition for illegal immigrants. Education Reform: Most notable policy was Race to the Top which has states compete for [...]

Rick Santorum on the Issues

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We’re not sure who Santorum’s supporters are, but he continues to have enough support to get a spot in the GOP debates. Job Creation: Boost manufacturing in the United State. Student Loans: As senator, voted to make cuts to student loans. In-State Tuition: Against in-state tuition for illegals. Education Reform: Return education to parents and [...]

Jon Huntsman on the Issues

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Huntsman is the “moderate” of the group. HE is consistently polling below five percent but continues to receive invitations to debates. Job Creation: Lower taxes and simplify the code. Student Loans: Seeks reform to student loans but not elimination. In-State Tuition: Supports in-state tuition for illegals. Education Reform: Supports a shift to a voucher system. [...]

Michele Bachmann

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Since winning the Iowa straw poll, Congresswoman Bachmann has been struggling to maintain a presence in the GOP field. Jon Creation: Cut taxes, spending, and government; repeal Obamacare. Student Loans: Limit the role of government in student loans. In-State Tuition: Against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants. Education Reform: Eliminate the Department of Education. Balancing the [...]

Rick Perry on the Issues

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When Texas Governor Rick Perry entered the race, the GOP had high hopes. His horrendous debate performance has contributed to his dramatic fall in the polls Job Creation: Domestic oil and natural gas production will create 1.5 million jobs. Student Loans: implied agreement that the federal government should get out of the student loan business [...]

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