Money in political campaigns is hard to come by, but candidates for the East Lansing City Council election seem to be doing well. Local elections, like the one on Nov.
I've noticed a trend lately in The State News. Either the articles are obtained from the Associated Press or they read like they were written by a high school journalism student. I just finished reading "Debauchery defined Vegas trip" (SN 10/28) and I want my time back. Las Vegas is neither the "city of neon dreams" because this term does not exist nor "the city of lights" because that would be Paris.
In my previous column, "Afterlife concept devalues earthly existence; celebrates death" (SN 10/21), I mentioned some potential dangers and undesirable consequences related to belief in an eternal and heavenly afterlife. In one example, I referenced U.S.
It's scary to imagine where this country will be in 10 years. Considering the recent string of nominees coming out of the White House, the future seems rather uncertain. After the nomination of Harriet Miers failed, President Bush nominated Judge Samuel A.
I am writing in response to John Bice's column, "Afterlife concept devalues earthly existence; celebrates death" (SN 10/21). I appreciate this column (and his others) for helping me look at my faith with his eyes.
Reading Ross Hammersley's letter, "Writer misinterprets; court case just, lawful" (SN 10/28), I was appalled to discover the depth of ignorance lurking in the mind of a third-year law student. Perhaps I shouldn't be, given the ideological inbreeding that dominates the legal community. Knowles correctly recognizes that in Romer v.
MSU is known for a lot of things: football, the Izzone, partying. But rarely do people take the time to recognize the faculty members and students researching for new knowledge and innovation. MSU has a research center for bioterror threats.
The Looney Tunes are one thing that I remember quite fondly from my childhood. When I saw a DVD box set of the classic cartoons, it was an immediate buy for me. When I got home and watched the first disk, I was surprised to see Whoopi Goldberg come on screen.
In his letter to the editor, "Creationism more scientific than others" (SN 10/21), Max Lossen refutes Drew Robert Winter's assertion that creationism is "not endorsed by any large credible members of the scientific community." He does this by listing off several scientists who died long before Darwin even published his research on evolution (Francis Bacon, Galileo and Isaac Newton), one who is claimed to have been against evolution by creationists, but claimed to be in favor of it by evolution supporters (Louis Pasteur), and four contemporary scholars.
As an apparel and textile design student, I am disgusted with the correlation drawn between dress and violence against women in "Clothes contribute to reasons to rape" (SN 10/27). I found this to be disturbing that the focus, once again, is being drawn away from the actual problem of sexual violence against women, which lies in the mindset of the rapist himself and his views on women often formed during childhood and adolescence from a variety of influences such as upbringing, experiences and the media. Clothing is one of the most fundamental forms of self-expression and I think people should be able to dress the way they feel comfortable.
It's been a really bad week for President Bush. And it will get worse. With further controversies involving Tom DeLay, Karl Rove and Bill Frist stretching to the upper echelons of the Republican Party, it's no wonder Bush's approval ratings are at a dismal 39 percent. It's hardly surprising the president said he wants to restart his second term.
I am a conservative, so I disagree with many of Mike Ramsey's political opinions. However, I admire his ability to keep Sidwood free of political nudges and allow it to be just a funny comic. That is where I take issue with Mallard Fillmore.
I find it somewhat shocking The State News has not made mention of the new appointee to the position of chairman of the Federal Reserve Board. It's been three days since the appointment was made and the people on campus deserve to know about it.
As if students didn't have enough to worry about between classes, studying and working, they're now being asked to help guard cars in MSU commuter lots. Recent vehicle break-ins have prompted police to tell students they're partly responsible for looking after the commuter lots. "Police officers can't do everything," MSU police Sgt.
In response to the letter "Officials don't care about petty e-mails" (SN 10/28), although I am sure my e-mails are not read by the U.S.
In Matt Cook's letter to the editor "Clothes contribute to reasons to rape" (SN 10/27), I commend him for one thing only: "There is no excuse for a man to rape a woman and this crime shouldn't go unpunished." Other than that, I have to say that I am one male who strongly disagrees with the rest of your argument. Rape is a crime of power and control, not the fulfillment of "lust or passionate desires." Rape is a violent crime with a sexual means, where the genitalia are used as the weapon to disempower and control the victim by instilling fear. Just as brutally hacking a person to death with a kitchen knife does not constitute a culinary masterpiece, neither does raping a person constitute fulfilling a passionate desire. Travis Reed veterinary medicine first year
Being somewhat of a klutz, I've had several near-bike accidents on campus. One in particular stands out because multiple strangers were there to help at just the right moment. I was riding my bike back to my dorm during my freshman year and hit a bump.
Can anyone be terribly surprised that the Spartans have "lost emotion?" Let's think about it. Going in undefeated, a kicker misses and is openly ridiculed and publicly degraded by head coach John L.
This is in response to Matt Bishop's article "Hey, Spartans fans: Lay off blame on John L.
Although Monday was the day to grieve over the loss of Rosa Parks, we must remember to acknowledge her contributions. Deemed as the "mother" of the civil rights movement, her memory must be respected for more than sitting on the bus. Parks will be mourned for days to come, yet she will be honored for eternity.