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Journalism more than talking heads
Here’s a fact I believe will be well-evidenced by the end of this column: Nobody loves talking about journalism more than journalists.
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College needs to be affordable
College is amazing. Not just the experience, but the expanded opportunities afforded to us.
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G.I. Bill delays disgraceful, embarrassing
After enticing hundreds of thousands of veterans with new benefits, the new GI Bill is experiencing major problems.
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Student Government responds to portrayal in SN cartoon
As the Student Assembly chairperson of ASMSU, I felt it was my responsibility to write in response to the opinion cartoon that was published on Wednesday. I feel it is important to let students know the truth behind the ASMSU team building and leadership retreat by explaining why and where we had it, as well as what it has done and will continue to do for our student government.
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Bridge Card audit should benefit students
Four state representatives have proposed an audit of the Bridge Card system in an attempt to stop what they consider fraud: Students claiming to have “low-income” status while still being listed as a dependent on their parents’ tax returns.
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Women's sports deserve support
In no way did I expect to see what I did during my travels this past weekend. Fishnets, helmets, skirts and knee pads were abound when my friends and I stumbled upon a large crowd Friday night.
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Freedom demands Patriot Act repeal
The State News editorial board recently commented on the upcoming Patriot Act renewal (Patriot Act deserves review before renewal SN 9/21), saying that it deserves to be reviewed. I agree and will do the dirty work to state why it should be abandoned altogether for the preservation of our rights.
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CLS controversy resolution requires cooperation
Earlier this week, university officials and members of the Chicano/Latino Studies program met in a tense and emotional meeting about the performance of CLS Director Sheila Contreras.
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Diverse voices fuel democracy
With the state of Michigan in the middle of a very difficult budget crisis with no clear, long-term solution on the horizon, news media outlets are full of differing views about what our state’s leaders must do to secure Michigan’s financial footing for the future.
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Alcohol immunity bill could save student lives
A bill that potentially could save lives is inching closer to reaching the floor of the state House of Representatives in the next few weeks.
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Column accurately portrays depth of modern prejudice
I commend Kris Turner for his thoughtful critique of professor Fred Fico’s letter, Conservative faculty seek to protect America’s freedom (SN 9/4).
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Value of reading becoming lost
Attention everyone: I have a confession to make. It is with regret and remorse that I admit to you all that I have never read “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain.
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Same-sex marriage bill right step for equality
A new piece of legislation announced last week could make the spotlight shining on our nation’s same-sex marriage debate a little brighter.
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Ethics should not be lost in progress
Oh, technology. You feed me a constant sweet nectar of news and pop culture minutia. You allow me to look up the most stupid stuff on Wikipedia.
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Patriot Act deserves review before renewal
Three sections of the U.S. Patriot Act — the infamous piece of legislation that expanded government surveillance — are set to expire at the end of this year.
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Tax credits not solution to Michigan Promise
There are 96,000 students in Michigan waiting to hear whether the state will continue to fund the Michigan Promise, its scholarship program.
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Awareness alone means nothing
We are aware. Whether it’s the philanthropic jams of Bono, the chic Inspi(RED) Gap T-shirts or the poignant rubber bracelets, awareness of poverty, disease and warfare in Third World countries has become increasingly acknowledged by young people.
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College Republicans reaffirm support for freedom of speech
I am writing in response to the recent editorial by The State News Everyone deserves protection of free speech (SN 9/15) and Mitchell Rivard’s letter to the editor College Democrats respond to Editorial Board claims (SN 9/15).
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Birth control coverage mandate not justifiable
Although several Michigan insurance companies cover birth control prescriptions, new legislation being brought to the Michigan House might now require all insurance providers in the state to make birth control coverage mandatory.