Exclusive Interview with Ambassador Daniel Kurtzer

On October 2, President Clinton nominated Daniel C. Kurtzer to replace Edward Walker as United States Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt. Kurtzer, an alumnus and former Dean of Yeshiva College was later confirmed for that position. The career dip lomat has had extensive experience in Middle East affairs. On December 2, Kurtzer was sworn in as the ambassador. He is expected to formally fill the post later this year.

Karben Enjoying His Victory

On November 4, 1997, former YU student and Executive Editor of the Commentator, Ryan Karben was elected to the Rockland County Legislature.

MFAT Sparks Controversy Among Administrators, Professors, and Students

Anyone who has been following the national news recently knows that standardized testing - everything from elementary achievement tests to the SATs - have come under a barrage of criticism. Not to be outdone, Yeshiva University has its own controversy over the MFAT standardized tests, administered to seniors majoring in the liberal arts and sciences.

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