CMU Faculty Association welcomes back George Ross

The Faculty Association are glad to have University President George ross back to CMU. Hopefully, he and his administration can approach the problems at CMU in a cohesive and positive way.

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Administration should take pay cut during CMU budget crunch

Both the university president and Medical College dean are overpaid. As the administration continues to deliberate through the budget cuts, salaries should be cut down.

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Thoughts on approaching graduation

The uncertainty of the future can is both frightening and exciting. But no matter what happens, college provides the skill needed to overcome the unexpected.

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Not all smells are pleasant with the warmer weather

Spring is finally emerging after months of cold and gray skies. Don’t foul up the good weather and wear deodorant, for everyone’s sake.

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State should be more thorough with state background checks before doling out money

Richard Short was given a $9.1 million tax break to start his company, Renewable and Sustainable Cos. Short is a convicted felon who owes Michigan nearly $100,000. The lack of background checks from the state only ensures that the wrong people are getting massive amounts of money.

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Celebrating the contributions of women

March is Women’s History Month. Students should take time and be thankful for all the strong women the human race has had.

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Increasing violation fines for parking would earn university more revenue

Layered parking won’t make enough money for the university. Increasing parking violations and fines makes much more sense.

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Medical college dean appointed behind closed doors

Students, faculty and campus staff are surprised at the announcement of the Medical College dean. Like the hiring of the university president and the football coach, the administration refused to let the CMU community be a part of the screening process.

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