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Homeland 101
It is clear that our country, state and university are facing a great deal of uncertainty in coming months.
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St. Vincent Home helps 'U' students
Thank you for your article in Thursday's State News about the new building for St. Vincent Home for Children ("Shelter offers new hope," SN 5/27). In addition to a new facility for young people and its services to the community, Catholic Social Services/St.
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Crossword puzzles should be ad-free
Every day for four years, after a brief glance at the front page, I open my State News and fold it twice to perfectly expose the jewel of The State News - the crossword puzzle.
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Johnson statue undeserved, monument should be erected for Smith
On most Tuesday and Thursday mornings, I walk past the Breslin Center on my way to class. My walk takes me past the Earvin "Magic" Johnson statue that now juts out in front of the Breslin ticket office, and I'm usually within 20 yards or so of his big bronzed likeness. I get to see Magic's visage twice a week.
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Money wasted on unused access
I'm a little concerned by the recent article and news that MSU looks to be under more pressure for more accessibility to the buildings on campus ("Opening doors," SN 5/27). I graduated more than a year ago, and spent four straight years at MSU, including living on campus for two summers.
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Hawaiian lifestyle sullied by outsider involvement, development
To be totally honest, I've never been to the state of Hawaii. From pictures, postcards and word of mouth, I hear it's pretty gorgeous.
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Summer of terror
News of higher terror alerts overwhelms today's media. There is more specificity toward who, what, where and when terrorist attacks might occur.The government, along with the media, might be creating a culture of fear rather than knowledge. Surely, one should be vigilant during the Bush administration's allegations of new terrorism threats and alerts.
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Bice column unduly implicates religion
John Bice's article "Religion and mental instability an extremely dangerous combination" (SN 5/24) had many points begging for a response, but due to space limitations I will only comment on a few.
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Anti-Republican cartoon offensive
I would like to take this time to voice my utter disappointment and disgust with the recent cartoon by Patrick Walters depicting the Republican National Convention as the next terror threat (SN 5/27). Walters, you have gone too far this time.
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Tax on deadly habit not regressive
I'm glad to see how happy The State News is about tobacco tax being voted down ("Holy Smokes," SN 5/24). I hope they will be happy as they continue to watch the smoking rate and illness rate among MSU students rise.
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Bice's faith-critical argument valid
Patrick Beeman, as a criminal justice major would you cease to prosecute a repeat offender of grand theft auto if you have already prosecuted him a few times before?
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Easy access
Welcome to Michigan State University. We offer a broad range of beautiful, aesthetic and artistic points of interest throughout our historic campus, all ready for you to explore and make part of your life as a college student.
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U.S. under scrutiny
As sentiments from international organizations are added to the exponentially growing scrutiny regarding the United States' anti-terror policies, we have to ask ourselves, "has the United States sacrificed human rights in the name of national security?" The claims by groups such as Amnesty International concerning corrupt U.S.
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'Baggy Pants bill' nothing more than infringement on right to express
Plumbers, rappers, basketball players and pop princesses unite. A Louisiana legislator is cracking down on your crack-exposing behavior.
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Leader search
It's never too early to mull a smart decision. On June 3, the MSU Board of Trustees will meet to begin the long-term - and, most likely, arduous - process of choosing a candidate to replace the departing President M.
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Local businesses give city character
I am truly thankful to the editorial board of The State News for bringing the importance of small businesses to light ("Mom and Pop," SN 5/25). Nobody I know proposed to their wife at a McDonald's, or invites friends back to this nice little place he knows tucked away in East Lansing called Subway. I've been here for four years; I'm about to start my last year, and it's disgusting that even my favorite places, before I even become an alumnus, are gone.
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Bigger autos don't mean safer travel
As an automotive enthusiast, I consider myself to have a good deal of vehicular knowledge. Consequently, I enjoy sharing this knowledge with others, often injecting myself into conversations regarding anything automotive. Over the past few years, I've noticed an interesting trend in where these discussions tend to lead.
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Theological stride
Support by lawmakers of a move allowing scholarships for theology students has scholars singing praises. The State Senate unanimously voted in favor of a bill last week to approve scholarship funding for theological studies Initial hesitation for the measure was prompted by the fear of dispute regarding the separation of church and state. However, laws that would deny scholarships for those who choose to study theology are essentially discriminatory.
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Mom and Pop
On the evening of a blazing East Lansing summer, follow the Red Cedar east, winding through the bramble, and weaving past the low ash branches until you reach a small clearing just past city limits.
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Kerry the man with the plan in 2004
Imagine the possibilities for our great country if the right man were president. With dynamic vision and the correct priorities, John Kerry will redirect the vast resources of the United States from war and tax breaks for millionaires, to meeting the glaring needs of the American people.