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E.L. police should take more actions to alleviate traffic

I am an MSU employee. With road construction taking place on US-127, I-496, Mount Hope Road, Farm Lane and I am sure a myriad of other sites, the only way I can access my work location on Service Road is via those intersections. More drivers are taking the same route, due to those road construction projects. Add to these “obstacles” the trains that go through the same intersections during 8 a.m., noon and 5 p.m.

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New philosophy of economics needed

Of all the seismic events of 2008 — bailout into collapse, foreclosure into bankruptcy, rich into poor — the most far-reaching, brings discredit to the very foundations of our economic thought. Much like in 1929 or 1945, it appears that 2008 will be a reference point for future historians, signifying the end of a discrete era.

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New museum costly, could improve culture

The education of art is a valuable resource for any university. However, when the expansion of art display is costly and has problematic architectural design, some questions naturally arise.

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Students deserve explanation for faulty SAF ticket system

I was one of many Izzone members who sat at their computers Monday afternoon to purchase Final Four tickets. After two faulty links, more than three hours and some tears, I still sat there with my friend with no tickets.

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Izzone members may miss out on irreplaceable memories

I’m writing in regards to the recent sale of Izzone tickets for the upcoming Final Four. Personally, I believe the Student Alumni Foundation has committed an injustice to its loyal Izzone members.

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Lack of jobs goes back to poor mortgages

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported recently that unemployment is at the highest rate in 26 years. MSU students have felt the impact as fewer recruiters come to campus and less positions are offered.

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Izzone members deserve to be at Final Four

MSU’s victory against Louisville for a position in the Final Four naturally caused excitement among Izzone members. As a reward for their dedication to the MSU men’s basketball team — camping out for season tickets, standing throughout the duration of games and coming up with a variety of loud, colorful cheers — the Izzone had a chance to purchase tickets to Saturday’s national semifinal game in Detroit against the University of Connecticut.

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Learning proper online behavior must start early

The Internet has provided a convenient yet often misunderstood veil for this generation. It allows scholars to research scores of articles with the click of a button. It has been at the forefront of globalization, bridging the gap between different cultures and societies that beforehand would have been tamed by national borders.

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University requirements make student well-rounded, wiser

Zack Colman believes the college experience would be better without university requirements, as stated in his column, Graduating in four years unlikely plan (SN 3/27).

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Izzo appreciated by all of E.L. community, MSU students

This is the only avenue I have to get in contact with Tom Izzo. I believe this letter represents the thoughts and feelings of all MSU fans:

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Economy needs stable health care system

Putting people back to work. Getting our economy moving again. Creating the jobs of tomorrow. These are all slogans we’ve been hearing lately, but none of it can happen without a healthy and vibrant work force.

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Izzo appreciated by all of E.L. community, MSU students

This is the only avenue I have to get in contact with Tom Izzo. I believe this letter represents the thoughts and feelings of all MSU fans.

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University requirements make student well-rounded, wiser

Zack Colman believes the college experience would be better without university requirements, as stated in his column, Graduating in four years unlikely plan (SN 3/27).

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Disasters affect more than local residents

Kristen Daum

March 29, 2009

The river bulges its banks. The only option: Get out of its way. As the floodwater rises, volunteers flock to pile sandbags along the water’s edge. Schools close, businesses shut down and daily life grinds to a halt as residents defend their community from an unstoppable force of nature.

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Text messaging ban good idea, hard to enforce

There’s something to be said for having good intentions. And with a proposed bill to ban text messaging while driving waiting in the Michigan state Senate, good intentions is all the state Legislature will receive if it passes the bill.

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Reader offers solution to basketball-wrestling debate

I empathize with Brian Vandeputte’s frustration regarding the lack of coverage of Franklin Gomez’s 133-pound national wrestling title.

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MSU on right track with LGBT accommodations

Living in the dorms as a college freshman can be a mind-expanding, intimidating experience and could be the first time students have lived on their own. It’s a time to grow, explore and understand different walks of life. Facing these enormous challenges, imagine facing prejudice and judgement about a fundamental fact you can’t change about yourself.

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Graduating in four years unlikely plan

I came to MSU with 30 credits before I even enrolled in a college class because of Advanced Placement class credit. I didn’t have to take prerequisite classes such as Integrative Studies in the Arts and Humanities and Integrative Studies in Biological Science. I tested out of Economics 201 and 202.

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Arguments vary for future of newspapers

It seems as though a newspaper dies every day. The Ann Arbor News will remain active online with a smaller staff. The Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News announced they will soon follow plans to only deliver print editions to homes three times a week. Newspapers are announcing staff cuts and buyouts across the nation. The prognosis for the industry seems bleak.

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Balance needed amid technology

Human ingenuity is impressive, and the things that have been created are marvelous. However, technology must be made to offset technology, a principle that has been part of America since the founders.