Student paper: Board of Regents becoming politicized

"Now that Sviggum’s job has drawn public criticism, we hope the board will act diligently to guard against partisan influence."

-- A Minnesota Daily editorial, saying Sviggum's recent attempt to hold his regent's post and new Republican job, along with last year's selection of former Republican legislator Laura Brod as regent, is politicizing the Board of Regents.

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