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Environmental standards in mind for East Village

I saw Ken Cavagnolo's letter "East Village should set standard for innovation" (SN 7/6), and was disappointed that he shared misinformation about the East Village project and The Pierce Company with State News readers. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards/certification and sustainability in conjunction with the East Village project have been discussed since last fall.

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A second cold war

A long time ago, in a political arena far, far away, George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin came together as close allies to discuss the dangers of the global war on terror.

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Charges by apartment complex unreasonable

I'm encountering problems with Atlantis Development Group after having lived in The Village at Chandler Crossings from 2002-05.

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Wiretaps threaten privacy of citizens

Unconstitutional eavesdropping through secret wiretapping is still legal, thanks to a federal appeals court ruling Saturday. The U.S.

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Beauty revolution

The objectification of women is alive and strong in the U.S. but it's not by men. No, we're doing it to ourselves. Artists throughout history leave a pretty accurate visual account of a culture's ideals of beauty.

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Employees deserve a reasonable work day

The eight-hour day is slipping, and we need to do something about that. A century and a half ago, workers typically toiled 12 or more hours a day, six days a week.

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Public smoking shows lack of regard for others

I understand the view put forward by Amy Boersma in "Smoke-free legislation would infringe on rights" (SN 6/25), but let me pose a question to people who agree with her: If watching someone eat a Twinkie directly affected your overall health and weight as a person, would you ask for a ban on Twinkies?

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Murder cover-up warrants punishment

Corruption, deception, shirking accountability - these dubious activities seem to be commonplace in the area of national politics.

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Bush campaign outlined immigration reform plans

Nowadays, it seems conservatives, except those in boardrooms and on Wall Street, have decided to turn their back on President George W.

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East Village should set standard for innovation

Redevelopment of the East Village has moved swiftly, efficiently and with little foresight. The city of East Lansing has once again misused an opportunity to be not just a "cool" city, but an innovative and effective living environment.

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Boarding around

It's high time skateboarders are allowed to do their thing everywhere around East Lansing. Skateboarding is not allowed in any parking lot or structure in East Lansing or on the city block on Grand River Avenue between Charles Street and M.A.C.

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Friends don't let friends serve time

I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby Jr. will not spend a day in jail, despite a conviction for perjury and obstruction of justice, thanks to President Bush.

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University should encourage bike usage

As environmental awareness grows rapidly, MSU has announced its intention to transition to a walk-in campus in the coming years.

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Libby should be required to serve full prison time

I'm no fan of Paris Hilton, but it seems unfair she had to serve 23 days in jail for driving her car while on probation - especially considering former White House aide I.

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'Bong Hits' ruling further strips students' rights

As the executive director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy, or SSDP, at the University of Michigan, I was sad to see such a decision made by the U.S.

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Living with a loss

My husband was certain that he was going to die in Iraq. Sgt. 1st Class David J. Salie had been an American soldier for almost 17 years.

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Two sides of Iraq

The "surge" is a success. The "surge" is a failure. Come September, it is likely that you'll be hearing both verdicts from politicians, analysts and your neighbors.

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Nonsmokers not entitled to smoke-free settings

The argument against the smoke-free legislation is quite simple, as Amy Boersma noted in "Smoke-free legislation would infringe on rights" (SN 6/25). Forget all the research, cancerous effects, or whatever other extensive scientific arguments that exist.

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Both views important in anti-smoking bill debate

In Amy Ann Moore's recent letter to the editor, "Smoking ban would increase health of public" (SN 6/20), she makes the statement, "I appreciate the fact that we all have opinions.

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Generosity of Broad's donation under suspicion

I was raised to never look a gift horse in the mouth. Nick Lanphear's insightful commentary in the letter "Broad's donation should be used for more art" (SN 6/26) changed my mind, however.