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COMMENTARY

City Center II should move forward after tax payment

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.

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New Spartan logo exudes evil

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.

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'Game change' just more of the same

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.

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Tradition should trump money in MSU-Nike deal

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?

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Izzo incorrect; new logo should respect tradition

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.”

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Aiding poor must be constant effort

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.

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Logo change assault on tradition

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.

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Unveiling of new Spartan logo raises many questions

As a long-time MSU alumnus who closely follows and supports both academics and athletics, I find the recent news of a logo change perplexing, largely because of what hasn’t been explained. While I don’t particularly care for the new logo as published reports have shown it, I’m not ready to set my hair (at least what’s left of it) on fire over this as many Internet commentators appear ready to do.

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New tax should make tanners think twice

We’ve all heard it as many times as we can count. Frequent tanning is quite possibly the Antichrist for your skin. Whether you are a man or a woman, middle-aged or just entering middle school, your skin will signify how well (or poorly) you treat it when it comes to sun damage.

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Changing Spartan logo bad idea, unfair to MSU community

I believe that the new MSU logo is not only a mistake but is unfair to the tradition that recent MSU attendees as well as alumni live by. As a freshman at MSU, I know that a big reason I came to this university is because of the traditions and past accomplishments of MSU.