Well said in regard to the Sept. 11 editorial "Less freedom, more fear," (SN 9/11). Some people are mesmerized by fear and do what others tell them because they can't think for themselves.
On Aug. 29, Secretary of State Donald Rumsfeld addressed the American Legion at the 88th Annual American Legion National Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. Throughout the speech, Rumsfeld compared the time leading up to the war on terror to the time between World War I and World War II, saying, "It was a time when a certain amount of cynicism and moral confusion set in among Western democracies.
I found it disappointing that The State News chose to run such an intentionally negative, politically charged editorial on the anniversary of the Sept.
I wish Katie Couric well, but Sarah Harbison lays it on a bit thick in her review of Couric's first outing, "Couric wows as first female news anchor," SN 9/7.
These people have names. These people have mothers and fathers. Some of these people have children — children who now lack a parent.
In response to Sarah Rotole's letter, "Column on morning-after pill 'disturbing,'" (SN 9/7), the original column's statement was grossly taken out of context.
We all heard the chant "first down, bitch!" last weekend. And in previous years, we've heard complaints that the student body is embarrassing and needs to have more class.
Five years have come and gone since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks shook the nation. On Monday night, President Bush addressed the country and — surprise, surprise — continued to recommend we stay the course. Bush's speech writers earned their check and at least used different wording — "we're adapting to stay ahead of the enemy, and we are carrying out a clear plan to ensure that a democratic Iraq succeeds." But the message is still as muddled as ever. In 17 minutes of patting himself and his cronies on the back for their progress in helping a country now "stepping forward to claim their freedom," Bush spends one measly paragraph — barely six sentences — focused on the tremendous loss felt by all Americans on the day the twin towers crumbled, the Pentagon was hit, a plane crashed in a Pennsylvania field.
Tuition is up. Tailgating is a dying pastime. Our country is at war. Our government is spying on its citizens.
For some people it's location. For others it's friends and family. Others yet choose based on athletics, programs or academics.
Since Facebook recently implemented its "news feed," I have heard uproar from many of my friends that it is "too invasive" and is "crossing the line." I have even been invited to join three different groups opposing the "news feed," "I miss the old, noncrappy Facebook," "Students against Facebook News Feed (Official Petition to Facebook)" and another with a more vulgar name which I will not mention. As I logged in for the first time, a window popped up explaining the new feature.
I was thoroughly intrigued by Isaac DeVille's column "Prepare to be attacked if you try to corner a dangerous 'animal,'" (SN 9/5), but I also thoroughly disagree with it. I feel the "axis of evil" speech had a good intention, but was executed poorly. It informed the nation that we may, down the road, be involved militarily with the countries of Iraq, Iran and North Korea.
In regard to the article, "Facebook features flounder," (SN 9/7), I do not know why people have gotten in such a fluster about the new changes. I feel that there is one answer to their dissatisfaction, and probably the most powerful — leave.
Sept. 11, 2001, changed everything. Five years later, don't stay the course. Vote for change Nov.
Two MSU students were attacked and critically injured on Aug. 26 and Sept. 4, with both students suffering serious injuries.
Social relations sophomore Lauren Spencer is throwing her hat in the ring — hoping to fill one of the two available positions on the MSU Board of Trustees. Along with John Fournier, who is applying for Mark Meadows' spot on the East Lansing City Council, Spencer shows how students can get involved in politics firsthand. Although Spencer has a lot stacked up against her — representing the Green Party and running against two Republican incumbents and the recognizable George Perles, MSU football's former head coach — her ambition is admirable. It would be beneficial for the students of MSU to have one of their own on the board representing a student's perspective on pertinent campus issues. And Spencer backs some laudable issues, like curbing rising tuition rates, adding gender identity and expression to MSU's anti-discrimination policy and ensuring the university continues to provide same-sex partner benefits. If nothing else, we can hope that Spencer's eagerness to participate in local politics will rub off on other students and the voting booths will be flooded with knowledgeable voters in November.
Last year over several hours, I went through a wonderful, surreal, turbulent and horrifying journey.
Voting is a nonpartisan issue. It doesn't matter if you call yourself a Democrat, Republican, Libertarian or Communist, your vote is still important and necessary to further our democracy. So it is fortunate for MSU students that the Secretary of State will provide a mobile voter registration office on campus Saturday.
As a night receptionist for the past three years, I would like to say that I am appalled by Residence Life director Paul Goldblatt's statements regarding the incident in Wilson Hall. Instead of offering even the most meager of sympathies for the student or expressing any well-wishing, Goldblatt shrugs his shoulders and seems content to say, well, this would have happened regardless. Right.
Sixty-four days and counting. With just about two months left before midterm elections, Republicans appear to be in hot water.