Jessica Byrom poses an interesting question in her letter Only legally married couples deserve benefits (SN 11/4). Byrom wrote, “If we start allowing people to carry whomever they want on their health insurance, where is it going to stop?” Well, I hope it doesn’t.
Humans have long attributed acts of nature to unseen entities. Ancient pagan mythologies were particularly rich with stories of gods representing personifications of natural forces. The Norse, for example, believed that thunderstorms resulted from the activities of the god Thor, and lightning was caused by Thor’s use of Mjolnir, his mystical hammer.
This letter is in response to the blogs Reporter sticks with U-M alliances (SN 10/30) and the subsequently posted Andersen clarifies previous blog post written by your very own James Andersen and posted on your Web site.
Jessica Byrom brought up some interesting points in her letter Only married couples deserve benefits (SN 11/4).
MSU students who are registered to vote in East Lansing are encouraged to show up at the polls and make their voices heard in the East Lansing City Council race today.
It’s been said so many times every October and November throughout the years that its meaning has probably been irrecoverably diluted, but that still doesn’t change the importance of the phrase “Get out and vote.”
The debate over climate change has shifted several times during its 30-year-span, but the fundamental question has, for the most part, remained the same.
I just finished reading Leo Madarang’s column Romney right for president (SN 11/1) and was very impressed by the way Madarang’s appeal for the most part focuses on Romney himself — his background and governing philosophy — and does not criticize any of the other Republican candidates.
In 2004, a majority of Michigan voters voted to define marriage as between a man and a woman. Now, the homosexual support groups are lobbying for public employers to provide health care insurance for domestic partners.
I’ve gained a new perspective on Mexican culture and history. Unfortunately for Mexicans in the U.S., many people have gotten so caught up in the “war” on illegal immigration that we’ve lost a respect and reverence for this vibrant culture. Anti-Mexican sentiment is the new racism in the U.S., and it’s just as socially acceptable today as racism against blacks, the Irish and the Japanese was at various points in our country’s history.
As Tuesday’s election draws near, three seats on the East Lansing City Council are left to be filled. The State News Editorial Board interviewed three of the four candidates — incumbent Diane Goddeeris could not be reached — and is prepared to endorse three individuals to fill the empty seats. Candidates qualified for these positions are challengers Nathan Triplett and Roger Peters, and incumbent Beverly Baten.
Have you ever found yourself concerned with public safety? Do you like to check books out from your local library? Do you drive on dilapidated city roads?
I would like to tag John Bice as “beleaguered and perpetually confused,” as he so easily labeled the American automotive industry in Senate bill positive for environment (SN 10/31).
Even though Halloween was right around the corner, no one was prepared for the real scare that happened Tuesday in Berkey Hall.
I just finished reading the sports blog Reporter sticks with U-M alliances (SN 10/30) by James Andersen. I, like many others, am upset that this article was published.
There is one other thing that is invariably lost to me every time I donate blood on campus — two hours or more of my day.
I was in Berkey Hall on the third floor when the pops, crackles and booms were heard. I was sitting in my desk during lecture as the floor started shuddering.
An incident involving firecrackers happened at Berkey Hall. Since then we have learned that the incident did not involve gunshots but rather firecrackers.
The Michigan Supreme Court will hear arguments next week involving whether or not public employers can legally offer domestic partner benefits in a case that will set the tone for years to come regarding how people receive and share benefits.
Michigan and its residents are facing a difficult time. Unemployment is close to an abysmal rate of 8 percent, the budget in Michigan is currently facing a 1.75 billion shortfall, and more than one million Michigan residents do not have health care insurance.