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Embrace classes in many fields to expand your mental horizons
What are we doing in college? It seems most students would answer they are here for one reason: to get a career.
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Unpopular speech guarded under First Amendment
In his letter, "MSU law school should have anticipated protest" (SN 1/11), law student Drew Slager suggests Rep.
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Ordinance necessary due to residential complaints
I was surprised at the lack of thought that was put into "It's inhumane to kick out homeless" (SN 12/5). Though the writer of the article had supporting reasons as to why an ordinance should not be passed to remove homeless from city parking ramps, a few important points were missed. If a homeless person asked you for spare cans or some spare change, you could realistically be able to supply either one.
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Day off should be used for education
On Monday, students across campus will no doubt take advantage of their day off for Martin Luther King Jr.
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Writer shows ignorance about affirmative action
In response to Daniel Piedra's letter, "Minority students should not depend on government" (SN 1/9), you just prove how ignorant and uninformed people are.
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Officials should condemn violent behavior at event
I am writing in regard to the incidents that occurred during U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo's visit to MSU.
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Promises must be kept by trustees
On Jan. 19, the MSU Board of Trustees will hold its first meeting of the year. It also will be the first board meeting for new Democratic Trustees Faylene Owen and George Perles, whose eight-year terms began Jan.
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Homeless pose threat inside parking structures
The casual observer just does not fully understand the problem the homeless of East Lansing pose to guests of the city's parking structures.
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Push limits this semester; don't give up when things get tough
Welcome back, Spartans! It's a new year and a new semester, which means a fresh start for us all.
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MSU law school should have anticipated protest
As an MSU College of Law student, I am embarrassed by what happened during Rep. Tom Tancredo's visit.
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Will of people must not be ignored by university
The voters approved Proposal 2, a ban on some affirmative action programs, in November. I fail to see why Michigan's universities and major cities continue to ignore the will of the people and waste even more of our ridiculously high taxes on legal challenges rather than using it to reduce our tuition.
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Contribute to charities all year, not only during holiday season
Every year during the holiday season, millions of individuals look for opportunities to contribute their time and/or money to charitable organizations.
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Politician expresses religious right
Last week, Keith Ellison took office as the first Muslim member of Congress. During his private ceremony, Ellison was sworn in with one hand on the Muslim holy book — the Quran. And alas, the country did not crumble and fall into the hands of our opponents when the Minnesota congressman's hand rested on the Quran during the ceremony. Prior to Ellison's private ceremony, he joined his fellow representatives for a public swearing in ceremony, where no holy book was present.
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Opposition to Tancredo should be commended
It's telling how most media coverage has left out the more alarming facts in regard to U.S. Rep.
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Officials should not fight Proposal 2 enforcement
Your editorial, "University should create Prop.
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Izzone members need to be louder for hoops team
Expectations for success are exceptionally high for the MSU basketball program — four Final Fours and a title in eight seasons — a pretty stellar stint for any program in history, really.
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South Complex employees not invited to caf dinner
On Dec. 6, the students in the residence halls were treated to the annual holiday dinner. It has been customary to invite all staff members, as well as faculty and guests.
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American Apparel blends sex, creativity to maximize profits
Have you noticed the racy photographs outside our East Lansing American Apparel store? How did they make you feel? Some images currently on display include a young, blond woman wearing a gray, tri-blend, cropped T-shirt and panties, and a young Hispanic man in a white, V-neck T-shirt and slim slacks.
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State News employment policy should be changed
News is always interesting when it leaves out major facts. "Campus media question SN employment policy" (SN 11/30) did just that.
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University should create Prop. 2 plan
With the Dec. 23 deadline to comply with Proposal 2 long passed and the Dec. 29 appellate ruling that denied Michigan universities a six-month transition period, MSU finds itself scrambling to satisfy the requirements of Proposal 2. In the State News article "How could a ban on affirmative action affect the imprint of diversity on campus?" (SN 10/20), university officials seemed unclear as to what the implications of Proposal 2 would be if it were passed.