"The exclusive commitment of two individuals to each other nurtures love and mutual support; it brings stability to our society." These are words written by Chief Justice Margaret Marshall on the decision to end the ban on gay marriage in Massachusetts.
The people of Arlington, Texas, are most pleased that Dean James Spaniolo has been named as the new president of the University of Texas at Arlington.
ASMSU is by no means the U.S. Congress. Although some members of MSU's undergraduate student government believe this, it should not deter representatives from restructuring the organization into a single assembly.
Looking at the recent flurry of letters, you'd think Preeti Prasad had ordered the head of every child on her plate ("Right to abort between women, doctor not her legislators" SN 11/11). She didn't. The point that she made is that the ban signed by President Bush targets a procedure used in the third trimester - when abortion is only legal if a woman's life is in danger.
I read, with no small degree of interest, Mike Dunker's letter "Required classes are waste of time" (SN 11/19), regarding being required to take a remedial math course in order to graduate.
I am writing in response to Jason Misleh's column "Police officers put themselves at risk, deserve 'U' respect" (SN 11/17). The purpose of police officers is to serve and protect.
Forget the red and green. Bring on the green and white. The reason for the season festivities should be the MSU football team, because fans have a lot to be thankful for after this year's run. After a surprisingly successful season that started with a bang, the Spartans beat Pennsylvania State University on Saturday, to finish the season with its best record since 1999.
This is in response to the letter titled "Required classes are waste of time" (SN 11/19). I now feel more stupid for having read that letter.
This is in response to Maria Raviele's letter "Abortion isn't easy decision for women" (SN 11/18). Abortion is not an easy thing because of what it does - takes a human life.
Finally. Someone has heard students' pleading for help regarding textbook costs. U.S. Rep. David Wu, D-Ore., has introduced a bill to investigate textbook costs for American students versus what international students pay for the same books. It's nice to see someone in government trying to alleviate some of the costs of attending college, which only seem to get worse every time a legislative body meets. As we found out, a chemistry book costs $130 on www.amazon.com but less than $60 on Amazon's United Kingdom version.
Recently, we learned that we are still far from a balanced budget as required by the Michigan Constitution.
In response to the two mass e-mails sent to every MSU student and staff member the last two weeks, urging them to e-mail their state Legislature to reduce cuts made to our university, I would like to propose the following solution to the school's financial problems: more parking fines.
Ah, the Internet. The technology that allows us to shop in our pajamas and correspond with friends with just a click of a button now will allow some citizens to exercise their American democratic rights without ever leaving the comfort of home. According to The Associated Press, the Michigan Democratic Party will allow those participating in their Feb.
I was walking to class the other day, and for some reason, I kept seeing couples everywhere. One pair was on the corner of Shaw Lane and Red Cedar Road giving each other small kisses before they went their separate ways, presumably to class. A couple of months ago, if I were to see this, I would have been disgusted.
Early one day in November, when I was in my first year of graduate school at Columbia University, I attended a breakfast with Dwight D.
On this, the 40th anniversary of President John. F. Kennedy's assassination, we pause to remember the life of a man who left behind a legacy.
Editor's note: Ron Dorr, James Madison College professor wrote this entry in his journal on Friday, Nov.
Pipeline problems are now out of Lansing's hands and on to the laps of Michigan Supreme Court justices.
If Ed Stielstra knew the facts about the Iditarod, surely he would stay in McMillan, Mich. ("Michigan mushers"). In the Iditarod, dogs race 1,100 miles over a grueling terrain in 8 to 15 days, which is the approximate distance between Lansing and Tampa, Fla.
Recently, several thousand students, parents, alumni and members of the university faculty sent letters via e-mail to my office about the state of higher education funding.