Tuesday, May 27, 2008
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Seniors express annoyance and ambivalence about Daley

Students react to news that the Chicago mayor will speak at graduation.

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Daley is a terrible choice. But he doesn’t ruin the NU experience

Northwestern owes students a good education, not an amazing speaker.

Chicago Mayor Daley to speak at 150th commencement

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley will speak at this year’s commencement, Northwestern announced today.
He will also receive an honorary doctor of law degree, along with Lorraine Morton, Evanston’s mayor and a Northwestern alum.
“I’m deeply honored to address the Class of 2008 at Northwestern’s 150th annual commencement,” Daley said in a statement. “Northwestern is [...]