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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.

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True freedom needs everyone to be free

I completely agree with journalism professor Fred Fico that words such as “diversity,” “multiculturalism” and “cultural relativism” shouldn’t be used.

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Services demand shows Olin move doesn't make sense

I think it would be a major mistake to close Olin Health Center and expect the users to transfer their activities to the Clinical Center on Service Road.

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Beck's words show pattern of sowing fear, misinformation

Edward R. Murrow once said of Joseph McCarthy: “We will not be driven by fear into an age of unreason, if we dig deep in our history and our doctrine and remember that we are not descended from fearful men.” The same sense of awareness should apply to Glenn Beck.

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New Alcohol program well-intentioned, flawed

As if fines, court fees and angry parents weren’t enough, now MSU has taken an interest in students’ minor in possession penalties.