COMMENTARY
Smart 'trak
Some students love Amtrak and use it frequently to get to places such as Chicago. Others, who prefer driving, couldn't care less if it went bankrupt.
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Flag burning offensive, but making it illegal could easily backfire
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a constitutional amendment June 22 that would "prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States." Eight representatives from Michigan voted for the amendment, including Mike Rogers, who represents East Lansing.
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SN unfairly attacks MSU's AOP program
I am writing in regard to the article on the Academic Orientation Program for freshmen, ("Inside orientation" SN 6/16). While it has been a couple years since I have entered Case Hall for an AOP summer, I do know the program and Amy Davis' portrayal of some items are misconstrued. Yes, AOP staff is required to wear a uniform.
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Fox News coverage unbalanced, biased
I have to disagree with the Residence Halls Association's decision to cut The New York Times in favor of Fox News ("Fox News, ESPN 2 added to campus TV," SN 6/13). The New York Times brings a balance to cable news (CNN, FOX, MSNBC) by providing in-depth coverage instead of cable's super-quick news bites.
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E.L. should be more friendly to students
As always, I enjoyed the creative twist on reality used by an East Lansing city official ("City: Resident-student affairs damaged by stereotypes" SN 6/21). A response that evoked a simultaneous gag/vomit/laugh reflex from my throat, City Manager Ted Staton, in response to a student saying that the city was trying to push students out of town, said that they have approved one rental/home license and hundreds of new apartment licenses.
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MSU too slow with revoking of degree
As a student seeking a juris doctorate from this institution it offends me deeply that the murderer and Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's honorary doctorate of law has yet to be revoked by powers that be ("Honorary degree debated" SN 6/9). It is one thing to be wrong and grant such a degree; it is entirely different to continue to stand by this granting.
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High school too severe in 'vandalism' punishment for LBGT allies
Seniors throughout the state have been proudly celebrating the culmination of 12 years of school completed.
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Talk it out
Most problems in the world is essentially caused by miscommunication. Miscommunication often stems from - or leads to - misunderstanding.
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Identity alert
In a trade-based economy, theft is physically limited to what can be carried away from the rightful owner.
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Olin to offer walk-in HIV testing Monday
On Monday, National HIV Testing Day will be commemorated for the second year in a row on MSU's campus.
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Local Rep. on MSU students' side
I opposed the omnibus budget because House Republicans slashed Gov. Granholm's proposal - by more than $800 million ($600 million of cuts to human services). Their budget irresponsibly turns away $260 million in federal funds when we should be leveraging every federal dollar available.
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Validation
It's gratifying to see that the independent commission formed to review the April 2-3 disturbances has set to work.
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Scare tactic
Every few months or so, our nation's high and mighty in command drop a certain name into the pool of media for hungry journalists to eat up.
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E.L. police at fault in April 2-3 melee
I am disgusted by the East Lansing Police Department's response to criticism on their pre-emptive strike ("Videos spark debate on police action" SN 6/20). I think all citizens of East Lansing, including permanent residents, should start to wonder who is policing the police. When Chief Tom Wibert was first sworn in, he promised to restore relations between the police and the student body.
COMMENTARY
Memo found to be of no significance
The pertinent question is not "Why are the mainstream media ignoring the Downing Street Memo?" but rather "Why is The State News trying so hard to keep a dead non-story alive?" After publishing an opinion piece and two supporting letters, I had to wonder.
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Advertisements insult intelligence, are one more downfall of TV
My roommate got rid of his television a few months ago (it was the only television in the house), and we canceled our cable subscription.
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Fox News isn't at top of students' list
It was disconcerting to read The State News article ("Fox News, ESPN 2 added to campus TV" SN 6/13) about the Residence Halls Association's elimination of The New York Times readership program in order to fund the inclusion of Fox News into the student cable system.
COMMENTARY
Red Wings should learn from Pistons
I mean, how lucky are we to have such a cool team? I am arguably the biggest Detroit Red Wings fan one can find, but the Detroit Pistons are threatening to take that title away very soon ... just how lucky are Detroiters, that we have an NBA team that can pick up the slack, and just like that, start to give the city championship hopes and then actually deliver on it.
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Whoops
Part of being professional is being responsible and willing to be held accountable for things that go wrong.
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Medical-marijuana ruling shows greed, corruption of illogical gov't
After hearing the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to have federal law supersede state laws regarding medical marijuana, I couldn't help but jump for joy.