It's Friday night. You're 19 years old living in the dorms. After a quick jaunt to get some food you realize everyone in East Lansing is at the bar or at a party that's getting broken up.
Some of the information written in Jason Worthy's article ("Scholars assess Scientology" SN 7/14) left a lot to be desired in regard to the truth.
Chief Justice William Rehnquist will not be retiring just yet, according to a statement he made through his family last week.
"If the judge would permit it, I would go serve some of her jail time because I think the principle is that important, and it should be underscored." These were the words of renowned journalist Bob Woodward when he spoke on "Larry King Live" on July 11.
As the poster boy for American military involvement in Iraq, it's good to see Saddam Hussein's name in the news again.
I would like to thank Benjamin Greathouse for his reminder that hate still exists both on this campus and in churches around the country ("Homosexuality is a sin, Bible says so" SN 7/14). I am glad his chemistry degree has bestowed upon him the mastery of all theology, Biblical interpretations and the voice for Christians everywhere. With such credentials, I wonder if he gets as angry when The State News writes an editorial supporting our football team - after all, there is no legitimate interpretation of Scripture which could possibly be seen to allow touching pigskin (or wearing polyester clothes, for that matter). And the decay of societal morality (whatever that might be) is surely in huge danger from those feminist hippies who dare to sow more than one plant in their fields and eat lobster. Rather than argue against his hateful, self-assured rhetoric, I will simply thank those more open minded for their ability to accept equality, placing Greathouse and those like him in the minority at this university. Erik Green English senior
In response to Benjamin Greathouse's letter, I would like to remind him that Jesus accepted all people ("Homosexuality is a sin, Bible says so" SN 7/14). "Societal morality" is, in fact, decaying.
The recent revelation that Karl Rove was involved in the outing of a CIA agent adds yet another piece to the puzzle of an administration willing to do anything to advance its policy.
I am writing in response to the editorial ("Step Forward" SN 7/12). Seldom have I seen an article written by someone so ill informed.
Craig Gunn was correct in stating that America could fall, as did Rome, from rottenness within ("United States could suffer same ill fate as previous world empires" SN 7/12). Unfortunately, he has misidentified the source of the rot.
This is in response to ("Stickin' to it" SN 7/11). Although I must agree with the author's promotion of protecting the integrity of a journalist's right to keep sources confidential in order to elicit valuable disclosure of information, the Judith Miller case must be distinguished. The major issue missed by the public and media in this fiasco is that the "anonymous source" at issue disclosed classified information, which can be a serious criminal offense.
It shouldn't even be up for debate. The initiative should have been passed years ago. The health, safety and well-being of Michigan's population should be more important than a 60-year-old man's erection. It should be, but for some reason, it's not. That's why Senate Bills 431 and 432 - part of Gov.
Last week, MSU senior running back Jason Teague had a warrant out for his arrest in connection with the October assault and battery of an MSU alumna, and the East Lansing Police Department claimed to have received no word from him.
Two weeks ago, during the Fourth of July weekend, my roommates and I had planned to go camping. The only problem, it seemed, was we couldn't find a vacant campground within a 200-mile radius of East Lansing on a week's notice. Well, I guess we should've seen that coming.
This is in response to East Lansing police Lt. Kim Johnson's quote, "We don't have the resources to go pick up everybody with warrants" ("MSU running back wanted for assault" SN 7/12). Give me a break.
In May, we wrote an editorial piece expressing our confusion as to why, in today's quickly advancing society, religion is the one thing progressing at a snail's pace.
The Michigan Senate and House of Representatives are currently considering bills that would allow the state to levy a tax on movie ticket sales.
Recently, I was made aware of some interesting news pertaining to some unethical practices of many of the most elite lobbyists in Washington.
During the past few months I have wondered about how we as Americans are destined to be portrayed in the distant future.
Less than 24 hours after the confetti had been thrown into the air and the cheers could no longer be heard at Trafalgar Square, the mood of London changed. I am staying in central London as an MSU student on study abroad, and I witnessed two international breaking news days back-to-back. First, my study abroad experience will be marked with the excitement of July 6 when London narrowly beat Paris to become the host of the 2012 Olympic Games. The following day, London's beaming smile abruptly disappeared after the worst terrorist attacks in Britain's history jabbed the nation in the mouth. I was able to see firsthand the excitement that the announcement of London winning the games' bid brought to the city.