The Internet has become a useful and necessary tool in almost every profession. It has connected all corners, edges and points across the globe. It has opened up the avenues to accessing information, news and entertainment.
In response to Ed Morrison’s letter Assess quality of foreign cars before making buying decision (2/11), Morrison attempts to rationalize his purchase of foreign products by denouncing the American automotive industry without any facts or evidence to prove his claims of technology and efficiency lagging within the American automotive industry.
In response to Alex Freitag’s column Nonbelievers have their reasons, too (SN 2/12), I’m sure I’m not the only one thinking of the obvious argument to the basis of his stance on atheism including faith.
They tell us we are the future. They talk about the unlimited potential of our generation. They remind us that if we work hard, the boundaries of what we can accomplish are almost limitless. Then, they cut our funding. ?For years, state governments have placed a dagger in the dreams of many young people by continually making higher education a low priority, forcing universities to raise tuition.
With last week’s news that Compuware CEO Peter Karmanos, Jr. hired former Detroit mayor and recently released prisoner Kwame Kilpatrick as a salesman for his Texas-based health care software subsidiary Covisint, perhaps now is an appropriate time to look at what faces those leaving prison who don’t have billionaire friends.
Although I greatly appreciated the Page One coverage given to the College of Human Medicine expansion in Construction of Secchia Center may finish under $90M budget (SN 2/12), I wanted to gently remind you that MSU also educates physicians in the College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM).
If the state of Michigan were a business, the people running it would have sold the place by now. The state would proudly display signs reading “Under New Ownership” across its borders. Recently foreclosed homes would present big savings to bargain-hunting buyers.
The editorial Be specific when giving sex activity statistics (SN 2/12) appears to be completely unsubstantiated. I can only imagine the marks it would receive if this were turned in as a paper for class.
On Saturday I was walking from my house north of campus to eat at Shaw Hall. It snowed the previous night and as a result was very slippery outside. I embarrassingly slipped and fell, and unknown to me, both my iPod and my house/car keys fell out of my pocket of my jacket.
I don’t quite know how I ended up in the Mississippi Delta as part of Teach for America. Perhaps it was because I hadn’t been to the South and it sounded just about as far away from the Midwest as one could get.
Ah, the sweet fruit of change. How marvelous it is to have a president in the White House who challenges the oppressive systems that have held down the majority for so many years. While some of my less cynical cohorts bask in ejecting the militaristic former President George W. Bush from our nation’s highest office, I seem to be left virtually alone in my disgust at what should amount to scandal in a changed, better world.
There are plenty of places to make cuts in the state budget, and many of Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s suggestions make sense. But the cuts to education — the largest proposed by Granholm — will continue to impede the state’s chances at an economic recovery.
With Valentine’s Day approaching on Saturday, sex seems to be a hot topic, causing a breakout of lingerie deals and reservations at restaurants. But when it comes to lovemaking, it’s hard to believe the statistics and to ignore common misconceptions.
Worldwide, the democracy of the United States has become the standard for hope, civil liberties and standing up for human rights. There are countless issues and causes we can choose to raise our voice to. My cause is to end the genocide that is occurring in Darfur, Sudan. It is no longer acceptable for me or for any of us to remain silent and hope that somebody somewhere will take action to stop the killing of innocent people.
In response to Disabled vets to get free education (SN 1/30), I think that this is wonderful that MSU is helping out veterans.
There are many misconceptions regarding certain religious beliefs. Lots of people like to say that atheists are people without faith, for instance, when atheists have just as much faith as those who consider themselves religious. Also, atheism is not Satan-worshipping, as has been suggested before.
I want you to get to know me better. I love both of my parents very much. I go to them for advice about everything. My younger brother is my role model. He has Asperger’s syndrome — a mild form of autism — and has been through more emotional plight, and persevered, in his 19 years than most people will in their lifetime.
Steve Mnich’s letter Buy American if looking for solution to economic woes of auto industry (SN 2/10) provides a clear example why a basic economics course should be included in the requirements for university graduation, if not for high school.? With the exception of SUVs, foreign automakers have trounced the Big Three on quality, reliability and price for the past 20 years.
In referring to the financial crisis that started with the “mortgage crisis,” President Barack Obama likes to point out that “what started on Wall Street will end up on Main Street,” but what he fails to be honest about is that it all starts and ends with the good ol’ U.S. government or the lack of elected representatives to do what the Constitution tells them to do.
Naturally, students are willing to try new ways to succeed in classes. The Internet allows the exchange of information and innovation. By combining the two, a new Web site, StudyBlue.com, has created another way to study class material. The site is a forum to submit class notes and slides for other student’s viewing. This is helpful for those who attend class as a resource or as a safety net to students who missed a class.