In an extremely uncharacteristic move, Gov. Jennifer Granholm actually is proposing real and radical steps to address Michigan’s staggering budget deficit.
As the Environmental Protection Agency works to strengthen the safe disposal of coal ash, Consumers Energy is working to build another coal plant here in Michigan.
America’s dependence on foreign oil hurts our economy, subsidizes hostile regimes overseas and puts our national security at risk. Rather than continuing to send billions overseas for Middle Eastern oil, new clean energy policies mean spending that money here at home on clean energy sources that will create new jobs, build new industries and make us more secure.
On Jan. 21, a huge change that likely will affect all of the MSU community, past and present, was announced. Within hours, local and national news outlets ran stories about this potentially game-changing announcement.
President Barack Obama addressed various of issues in his State of the Union address last Wednesday, but his new plan to help cut student loans might be the most important topic for students at MSU and across the country.
There is an upside to the new Spartan logo. Every time the Spartans lose a game or match, it can be blamed on the new logo.
For the last 30-plus years in the world, what has been a more “iconic” icon than the Nike Swoosh?
President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address made clear that America faces big challenges both at home and abroad. We need to create jobs for Michigan families that are hurting.
Any MSU student who has not heard or read about the changing of the Spartans helmet logo must have been very busy hiding under a rock somewhere this past week.
It’s no secret that the State News editorial board hasn’t been pleased with how the City Center II project has been handled in the past, but recent project developments are giving the city of East Lansing an opportunity to buckle down and finally push forward.
Unity. Consistency. Recognition. With the unveiling of a new logo, the MSU athletics department seeks to make these thoughts a reality in regard to the university’s identity crisis.
The sinister eyes of the new logo are abhorrent. We all understand the virtue of toughness. Clean, honest competition is a defining value of our culture.
The recently released book “Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime” not only has become a New York Times bestseller, but also has been the subject of national discussion.
Although funds for the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum still are short of where they need to be for its completion, finally beginning construction on the building is what MSU needs to do to move the project forward.
Why would MSU athletics throw away years of tradition for an ugly new logo? Because it’s all about the money. Apparently those in the athletics department do not care about throwing away something that all Spartans fans hold dear. When several online polls show that 84 percent to 94 percent of fans disapprove of the change, it’s obvious that the people have spoken. But is the athletics department listening?
I would like to respond to head coach Tom Izzo’s comments on the new logo made in Monday’s article from Spartanmag.com entitled “Izzo: ‘A Brilliant Move’” by Jim Comparoni and Gillian Van Stratt. Izzo remarked, “I am so disappointed with our group of alums that are complaining about it … all of you out there that are complaining, shame on you.”
I wrote a column in December encouraging students to continue the holiday cheer and spirit throughout the year. And as we’re coming to the bitter end of January, I have to say I’ve been pleasantly surprised at the kindness I’ve been greeted with during the new year. The amount of help I’ve seen students — and others across the nation — offer Haitians after the recent earthquake also is impressive.
Parking has long been a struggle for students — especially commuting graduate students — and the city of East Lansing has an opportunity to bolster its reputation by winning the hearts of those seeking valued parking spaces.
I am a recent graduate of MSU, an active supporter of all Spartans and a four-year alum of the Izzone. I recently heard of the news regarding the logo change and I personally feel it is a mistake.