On May 4, former University of Michigan president Santa Ono announced his departure from the University. The Michigan Daily spoke to students across campus to hear their opinions on Ono stepping down as president and the legacy he leaves behind.

In an interview with The Daily, Eric Veal Jr., LSA rising senior and CSG president , said he appreciated that Ono’s departure was not announced during spring commencement May 3.

“I, along with a lot of other students on campus, was very surprised to hear that President Ono was leaving,” Veal Jr. said. “I think the timing of it was very interesting. I’m glad that it did wait until after graduation, though, so the spotlight could be on students across our campus and making sure that those graduating got the due respect and the due time in the

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