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If clones hit shelves, products need labeling

Good news: Meat and milk taste the way they should. Even if they do come from cloned livestock. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration stated in a 968-page report released this week that “available data has not identified any subtle hazards that might indicate food-consumption risk” when it comes to cloned cattle, swine and goats.

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MySpace.com features won't stop predators

MySpace.com, a popular social networking Web site, has recently announced an agreement with Attorney General Mike Cox and other state attorneys general to take more steps toward Internet safety for children.

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Paul supporters deserve better

Who wouldn’t like a candidate who preaches from the heart and refuses to pander to special interest groups? Someone who takes ideologically consistent positions that defy political convention? Someone who is supported by a loyal cadre of grassroots followers?

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Sushi critique appreciated, but insulting to SanSu

As a person who loves both sushi and well-written reviews of restaurants, I was immensely disappointed in the reviews of five sushi restaurants in Sushi showdown (SN 1/15). I understand the reviews were intended to be small in scale — the reviewers only had a California roll at each place.

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Izzone not better, reason for smaller hawk's nest

I was one of the 100 Izzone members who made the trip to Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday. Yes, these 100 Izzone members brought it strong and appeared to have really motivated the Spartan players before the game. Unfortunately, this didn’t translate to performance on the court.

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Early studies matter in math

Solve for X. For some students, this phrase is a glimpse into the past. Maybe they fulfilled their mathematics requirement for their major and never looked back.

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Talk about rape should continue

My greatest fear is rape. In light of last semester’s progression of attacks on campus, the topic is worth addressing — not only for its relevance but also for its complex connection to what dictates our everyday choices and behaviors.

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Textbook prices ridiculous, prevent student savings

Like all of you, I was absolutely thrilled to spend a lovely $450 at Student Book Store last week. Score! Who wouldn’t rather have a stack of cheaply printed books that will be useless in 16 weeks, than a month’s rent, a round-trip ticket to California, a new bicycle or whatever suits your pleasure?

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Resist luxuries, fight terrorism

The Republican Party’s favorite buzzword is “terrorism,” and during the Republican debates and Iowa caucus nothing changed. It’s a hollow political tool to score votes, but in recent weeks, even I realized terrorism is a real problem. That’s right, I finally came around. However, unlike President George W. Bush and most of the presidential nominees, I believe Americans can fight terrorism individually, as both citizens and consumers.

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Christians have changed but message remains same

I would like to say well done on another thought-provoking article in Religious pride lessens in 2007 (SN 1/10). Even as a born-again Christian and a follower of Jesus, I agree with your feelings of hypocrisy and irrationality among the Christian church.