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MSU Flag Corps needs to have more fun during performances
With the onset of a new football season, perhaps it is time to reconsider the institutional culture of the MSU flag corps.
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'The Vagina Monologues' report incorrect, upsetting
It was pleasing that the Red Cedar Log took an interest in “The Vagina Monologues” this past year. As organizers of the play on campus, we’re grateful for any publicity this nonprofit performance receives. Upon viewing the story about it in the recently released 2007 yearbook, however, we were disappointed and rather confused.
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Selfless or selfish?
Tragedy struck in August when three rescue workers were killed while trying to save six people trapped in a Utah mine. Everyone heard the story.
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Fewer students donating to school expected
The MSU Alumni Association is working harder than ever to continue receiving alumni money by recruiting members as soon as they graduate. Alumni membership has been decreasing in recent years at MSU and other Division I schools around the country.
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Presidential candidates inaccurately depicted
I would like to write today in regards to the cartoon printed in Wednesday’s edition of The State News, relating to the ‘reservations’ some seem to have with Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton in their bid for the presidency.
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Revamped meal systems not as good as original campus dining
Barista Cafe and Totally Takeout have changed their formats, and not for the better.
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Nation's troops deserve thanks, not slap in the face
When this nation sends its troops into harm’s way, they should be well taken care of when they return to us.
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Abortion trumps animal cruelty
You sit down in your dorm room, turn on the TV and what do you see? The big news story about the Michael Vick dogfighting case. You think to yourself, “How can a football star commit such cruel and violent acts to poor, helpless animals?”
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Emergency text messaging system a good idea
The university’s new system for alerting the MSU community of an emergency via text messaging is a great response to recent campus security questions.
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Reasoning your opinions
Being opinionated is not necessarily a negative thing, but an opinion is only as good as the reasoning that precedes it. And that is where our society is lacking.
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Liberal not a negative word
I’m tired of the negativity that is expressed towards the Democratic Party recently through the use of the word liberal to give a negative connotation.
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Fantasy football season a holiday for some fans
Football season is upon us. Get out the wrapping paper, hang those stockings and don’t forget to leave out some milk and cookies!
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More international students choosing MSU
MSU’s mission in becoming more global has taken another step in the right direction.
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Trendy adoption unacceptable
Picture this: You’re browsing around a store and your eyes spot the most adorable accessory. You think to yourself, “Oh my god, I have to have this. It will totally go with my new pair of Manolo Blahniks.” So you pick up the adorable, little Chinese baby and bring it to the counter with your other couture purchases.
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Farewell East Lansing Mayor Sam Singh
East Lansing Mayor Sam Singh announced he will not seek re-election at the end of his term.
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Police presence too strong for traditional party week
First they killed student gatherings in the streets. Then they all but obliterated tailgating at football games. Now it seems Welcome Week is the next student-led institution that MSU and the city of East Lansing have marked for destruction.
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Spartan pride swells as football season begins
Spartan Marching Band practice began at 9 a.m. Saturday, and as I passed their regular practice grounds just north of Demonstration Hall, a lone trumpet melody whistled to me.
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Stop oil companies from polluting Great Lakes
The mega oil company Beyond Petroleum said Thursday it would discard plans of dumping excess pollution into Lake Michigan.
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MSU automotive facility to improve research quality
MSU will begin environmentally friendly automotive research in a new $10 million facility this fall. Research will focus on alternative energy and developing environmentally efficient engines, energy sources and hybrid vehicles.
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Bottled water deceiving, costly
I’m going to join the ranks of many other columnists, environmental organizations and regular folks to decry the purchasing and use of disposable water bottles.