In John Bice's recent article ("Creationism in schools at fault for nation's dwindling science skills" SN 4/25), I find it difficult to believe the inclusion of creationism in curricula accounts solely for student's decline in scientific performance.
The University Student Commission and our student representatives in ASMSU and the Residence Halls Association have failed us once again.
Congratulations to the graduate student who is rearing her two sons carefully in order to prevent them from developing abusive relationships ("Survey: Men report more indicators of abuse," SN 4/26). This courageous woman is astute to recognize the link between hurting animals and future violence to other humans: A batterer's first target is often an animal living in the home, the second, a spouse or child.
My world of green MSU pastures and white picket fences was torn apart after working on a story for this newspaper about protests on campus in the late '60s and early '70s.
In reading Tuesday's article on the Northern Tier ("A northern attraction"), I was rather shocked to find former E.L.
If MSU student John Fournier and alumnus Matthew Mitroka think they can usurp East Lansing City Councilmembers Vic Loomis and Bill Sharp, they better bring their A game. The political theory and constitutional democracy junior and current city Planning Commission member have quite a challenge in front of them.
Abuse is a word that can be interpreted in many different ways. Although the first images that might come to mind are of someone stronger overpowering someone weaker - typically a man over a woman - this predetermined notion isn't always the norm. Abuse is punching, slapping, shoving and hitting that doesn't have to leave a mark.
I've taken quite a bit of grief over the title of my last column, "Creationism in schools at fault for nation's dwindling science skills" (SN 4/25). The title, unfortunately, was misleading and has caused a great deal of misunderstanding.
Student activism has a long history on campuses throughout the country. Recently, two MSU activist associations, Students for Economic Justice and Direct Action, have faced negative press following recent activities.
Graduation. Sounds good, doesn't it? The word resounds with a feeling of accomplishment and significance.
While reading the editorial "Convict control" (SN 4/25), one of the statements that the author made struck me and provided the inspiration to proclaim my opinion.
Four years. Nine semesters. Almost 600 cartoons. And all it got me was a lousy bachelor's degree in advertising. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed getting my degree.
Frankly, after reading the column by John Bice concerning creationism being taught in schools ("Creationism in schools at fault for nation's dwindling science skills" SN 4/25) I was shocked - appalled, even.
To many students, an apartment nestled in the heart of the Northern Tier might be the perfect living option.
I find it interesting that John Bice is completely opposed to any mention of creation science in schools but not to the sole teaching of evolution ("Creationism in schools at fault for nation's dwindling science skills" SN 4/25). Indoctrinating students to believe in evolution is OK, but even hinting that there are other options is causing students to be "poorly informed." How about teaching the evidence for and against evolution, thereby allowing students to decide for themselves?
In response to "Creationism in schools at fault for nation's dwindling science skills" (SN 4/25), I have a few comments.
I'm just writing to help people understand what the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as pope means.
The results of the new GEU contract negotiations should be of concern for all members of the university community.
The typical Democratic strategy of "attach a solution to a problem that has nothing to do with the source of the problem" is again shown by the ignorant ramblings of John Bice ("Creationism in schools at fault for nation's dwindling science skills," SN 4/25). Does he not realize that students are beginning to fail at school long before the building of a strong scientific background?
Let's face it. People who don't vote come up with a million excuses when they are asked why.