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Joel and Phil
And then there were two. The State News is endorsing two candidates for the two open positions on the MSU Board of Trustees.
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Columnist missing out on Chalupas
I just read Jon Gunnells' "Demand better from fast-food advertisers" (SN 10/26) and I can honestly say - brilliance.
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Endorsing candidates for office is long-standing newspaper tradition
We at The State News have received a lot of feedback regarding our Oct. 27 editorial endorsement of Democratic Sen.
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Kosovo actions are proof Kerry is lost
I am not surprised The State News is using complete propaganda to endorse Sen. John Kerry. "Kerry will have an easier time gaining the international troop support needed to get Iraq up and running on a level the current 'coalition' cannot provide." Where is this coming from?
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Kerry endorsement aside, Bush will win
On Wednesday, The State News endorsed John Kerry for president ("Kerry in 2004" SN 10/27). Kudos for drafting an endorsement more vigorous than the tired, hesitating and reluctant endorsements nearly every other Kerry-supporting paper in the country has written.
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Cast away
This time around, when you go to the polls on Nov. 2, you're going to need to know your rights. Take into account where you are.
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Bush administration's manipulation of truth based on political 'game'
After the first debate, a commentator said what clearly emerged was Bush's opinion that the war in Iraq is essential to the war on terrorism and that Kerry's opinion is that it is not.
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Minor change
ASMSU's plan to allow undergraduate minors to MSU students could be a good option for those who hope to explore a wider range of studies.
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Endorsing Rogers 'spineless' decision
Your endorsement of Mike Rogers for Congress is a good example of the irrational, spineless voting decisions that have put this country in the mess we find ourselves. While admitting you strongly disagree with some of his politics, you degrade one of his opponents, Bob Alexander, for legitimately questioning Rogers' record.
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Bush lacks common management skills
I am responding to Bryan Dahl's so-called editorial "Kerry too wealthy to champion America's middle, lower classes" (SN 10/26). Dahl spent so long trying to tear down John Kerry, he forgot to defend the "champion of the little guy," President Bush. The fact is, Bush has never seen a hard day's work in his life.
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Draganchuk should be Ingham judge
I am writing this letter in support of Joyce Draganchuk for Ingham County Circuit Court Judge. She is currently the chief assistant prosecutor here in Ingham County and has prosecuted over 100 jury trials in that court throughout her 16 years with that office.
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SN is mishandling assault coverage
We are writing regarding the article "City, study cite drinking as main cause for assaults" (SN 10/18). We have read over and over in this newspaper about how drinking is the cause for assault, especially sexual assault.
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Kerry in 2004
Here's The State News' worst-kept secret ever - we're formally endorsing Sen. John Kerry for President of the United States of America. With the wit, diplomatic skills and tact to lead our country through the next four years, Kerry represents our best choice for president. Before Kerry really got started, back when Howard Dean was a big contender, few people knew enough about him to invest their trust in him.
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Brokaw's retirement from NBC's news desk will leave notable void
When Tom Brokaw steps down as the "NBC Nightly News" anchorman on Dec. 1, the United States will lose not only a prominent newsman - we'll lose a visual symbol of journalism our generation grew up with. Brokaw holds a seat which to some is second only to the chair behind the desk in the Oval Office.
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Vote Whitmer
She has the experience, practical skills and know-how to make important compromises on behalf of MSU in the Michigan House of Representatives and her social agenda is on par with ours.
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Bombs away
Although President Bush's administration has repeatedly said the main goal of the war in Iraq is to disarm the war-torn nation, it was revealed Monday that there are 380 tons of devastating explosives missing in Iraq with whereabouts unknown. The news is startling, as the lack of information on the location of the weapons means we don't know if they have fallen into the wrong hands and used in past attacks already.
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Demand better from fast-food advertisers
Have mercy on the late souls of Ray Kroc and Dave Thomas. Every time a McDonald's or Wendy's commercial clogs the airwaves, the two burger barons must be turning in their graves.
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Kerry too wealthy to champion America's middle, lower classes
In just a few short days, college students across America are going to be hitting the polls to help elect the leader of the free world.
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Drop the act
If a manufactured pop star's career takes a nose-dive in the middle of the forest, will anyone hear it, or much less care? It was a shame to watch Saturday Night Live this weekend and see someone who proclaims to be a singer miming on a live show.