Friday, November 15, 2024

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Smoke alarm

The East Lansing City Council shouldn't burn local business when it comes to changing the smoking ordinances that govern the city. A proposed amendment to the council seeks to make local business owners have to keep a nonsmoking section open at all times within their establishment.

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SN fuel story devoid of accurate research

There have been numerous studies done on the magnetic fuel conditioners that you describe in your article "MSU student sets up gas-saving business" (SN 9/15) the results are all the same - hogwash. The most recent article I read was in Popular Mechanics about two months ago.

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Spartan, Notre Dame fan reflects on game

Like The State News Sports Editor Chris Barsotti, I came to MSU as a life-long Notre Dame fan. My first year here was in 1966, and like Chris, I grew into a Spartan fan, watching the Spartans win their home football games as I followed Notre Dame's victories through the media. By the end of the season I had become a Spartan fan, but I still loved Notre Dame.

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Root of evil

Trust is a key component in a functioning society. It's the glue that holds a civilization together.

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Students will party, but be responsible

I'm writing in response to police Chief Tom Wibert's column, "Police chief: Is wild partying worth it?" (SN 9/13) I'm pleased to see him writing to The State News as a way to get his point across to students.

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Lil' creative

Instead of a campus full of party animals Saturday, MSU had a few more stuffed animals. Saturday afternoon the University Activities Board held it's first annual Lil' Sibs Saturday.

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Alcohol poisoning is not 'cool'; why must students brag about booze?

I've never been one to surround myself with drugs or alcohol, and I doubt I ever will be. As a freshman, I had preconceived notions of "college life" in terms of drinking and drugs, but I found myself a little ignorant when I saw the reality. All of the stereotypes portrayed in movies and the media about college partying appear to be true, or at least not far from it. About two days after I arrived here, the pressure was on.

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SN cartoonist's point correct, Dahl wrong

I was at a loss after reading Bryan Dahl's letter, "SN cartoon shocking, ignorant of the truth" (SN 9/19). His letter expressed outrage at the "astounding demonstration of ignorance" exhibited by Mike Ramsey's cartoon on Sept.

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Pumped up

Legislation to control gas prices in Michigan is a nice idea, but it won't help anything after the hurricane damage to refineries is fixed. The Michigan-based group People Against Uncontrolled Motor Vehicle Fuel Pricing - or PUMP - is rallying for a price restriction measure on the 2006 ballot, which would limit price increases to Mondays.

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Step one

East Lansing city officials and ASMSU members met on Wednesday for dinner to converse about local issues and to improve relations.

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Represent

It's that time of year again. Candidates are preparing for the East Lansing City Council elections in November.