Two MSU football players were arrested Tuesday for a prank - plain and simple. Irving Campbell and Terry Love, both redshirt freshman wide receivers, did not intend to threaten or hurt anyone.
Lyrics by Attorney General John Ashcroft: "Let the eagle soar/Let it soar like she's never soared before/From rocky coast to golden shore/Let the mighty eagle soar." Lyrics by The State News: "With you clutched tightly/ in her mighty talons/taking you far, far away/from any position/of civil service." As attorney general, Ashcroft did more to limit our freedoms and liberties than he did to expand or celebrate them.
Whoever wrote the "Hurtful Mascot" (SN 11/8) editorial needs to get off his or her high horse and the politically correct bandwagon all at once. There was a rash of name changes in the early 1990s, and many teams and communities are lamenting them.
During the last few weeks, stress had me stabbing at the darkness like a crazed, drunken knife-fighter in search of an answer. How does a student shake off the foul beast of school-induced stress?
I completely disagree with the editorial "Smooth Sailing" (SN 11/9). As one of the loyal few who stayed up until 5 a.m., waiting for those last few states to be called, I was one of many, many people along both party lines that were screaming at Wolf Blitzer to call Ohio for the Republicans already.
In response to Nathan Crandall's outrageous attempts to blame the religious right for the downfall of society ("11 states mistaken in marriage votes" SN 11/8), if you truly are ashamed to be an American, move to Canada. Yes, 11 states passed proposals concerning gay marriage.
I find a strange logic working in the editorial "Hurtful mascot" (SN 11/8). The staff opinion states "Mascots work better sticking to the realm of animals and mythological creatures" and "isolating and ascribing certain behaviors to a group of people will cause only one thing - prejudice." However, our own mascot here at MSU is not an animal nor a mythological creature.
MSU hasn't had a problem with hazing this year. The University of Michigan, on the other hand, has. At U-M, a number of greek chapters went under investigation last month.
To Web-surf over to The State News and to read the griping about the latest incarnation of the Izzone is to be astonished.
This letter is in response to Chris Hansen's letter to the editor ("Izzo's arrogance readily apparent" SN 11/9). First off, it is pretty classless to call people names - especially in a newspaper, when I doubt Hansen would even have the courage to say it to Izzo's face.
In Tuesday's paper, we rhapsodized on how we as voters should try and restore our faith in the Electoral College before we condemn it for the after- effects of the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections.
In 2003, Congressman Rush Holt, D-N.J., introduced a bill requiring that a voter-verified paper ballot be produced by all-electronic voting machines to guard against election fraud or computer errors.
This is a response to Manumit Chui's letter, "Protesters should appreciate freedom" (SN 11/5). Questioning our government through protests, boycotts and sit-ins is what our country was founded on.
I am writing in response to the editorial, "Hurtful mascot" (SN 11/8). In the editorial, you ask "Would America tolerate a mascot based on stereotyping any other race?" The answer, contrary to what the answer in the editorial was, is yes. What about the Boston Celtics and Notre Dame Fighting Irish?
When I went with my girlfriend to the men's basketball Izzone ticket meeting on Sunday, I witnessed an episode of "My Short, Balding, Obnoxious Basketball Coach." First, we waited in line for a half-hour outside just to get in Breslin Center.
While I completely agree with your viewpoint on stereotypical mascots (SN 11/8), I believe The State News is ignoring aspects.
Medicinal marijuana is just fine with Ann Arbor residents. Last week, they approved a proposal that protects patients who use marijuana for medical purposes, such as soothing pain or increasing appetite.
I love going to MSU basketball games. They're fast-paced, intense and a lot of fun. Plus, Breslin Center is huge.
Saturday's loss to a below average Ohio State team at home is the final straw. Head coach John L.
Late into the evening of Election Day, and even into the early morning hours, contention in the race for president was shared between three major candidates - the re-elected President Bush, Sen.