2008 Woodie Awards
Voices Articles
Obama qualified candidate
Response to letter questioning Barack Obama's qualifications for presidency
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Despite what some people will tell you, direct executive experience is not the only qualifier for the Presidential Office. Just because someone has been doing something for a long period of time doesn't mean they do it particularly well or in the best interest of the people voting for them.
FA Support
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The following is a anticipatory call to action in regards to the events unfolding with the Faculty Association. A number of student activists from diverse backgrounds and interests are coming together to support the Central Michigan University Faculty Association.
Our readers' voice
'Yes' for medicinal marijuana There need to be more studies about this. The problem is due to this being a schedule I controlled substance this cannot be done. However, it could be used to counteract side effects from chemo medications and relieve pain in cancer patients.
What did you do for Homecoming?
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"I went to the parade and tailgated with my friends." Jodi Clements, Saginaw senior "I had a friend come up and went to the game and watched the cardboard boat race." Alex Donaghy, Gowen junior "I went tailgating with alumni and my friends." Chelsea McMonigle, Owosso senior "I went to the game and ran in the homecoming race for Special Olympics.
No strike
Faculty Association should continue under extended contract?
Faculty contracts expire Wednesday. But for students, that day should be no different from any other. Faculty Association members should host class as usual. The FA should extend its current contract, with the understanding that the new contract - whenever an agreement is reached - will be retroactive.
