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Vote or shut up
There's a highly sought-after new fashion accessory out on the streets today, and we at The State News are about to let you in on the secret.
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Lawmakers should pass hazing law
As a national and regional officer of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, I was dismayed to learn upon moving here from Florida in 2001 that Michigan lacked a law making hazing a criminal act.
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Letters wrong on Kyoto, economy
This is regarding "Columnist wrong to criticize GOP Bush" (SN 10/21) and "Bush's environmental policies don't hold up" (SN 10/28). Both these letters to the editor incorrectly assessed the effect the Kyoto Protocol would have had on the U.S.
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E.L. should respect, listen to students
All over East Lansing, people are talking about the new noise policy. This is because East Lansing is comprised mostly of students, and we are unhappy with this new policy. All the students who live in East Lansing during the school year are a vital part of this community.
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Environmental prosperity, U.S. capitalism can co-exist in future
The idea that environmentalists are strictly whiny, picketing vegetarians who listen to Grateful Dead music is misguided.
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Abortion procedure is cruel, inhumane
In its editorial, "A Woman's Right" (SN 10/24) The State News editorial board overlooked the rights of children.
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Smith should have more composure
As a graduate of MSU, I was disappointed to see our head football coach act as though our football team was a victim of bad calls by the game officials. Coach Lloyd Carr of the University of Michigan, on the other hand, represented that school well by maintaining his composure at all times. Coach John L.
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Computer lab use is abused by too many
A disturbing event is taking place in computer labs across campus. Great numbers of computers are being occupied by students playing worthless computer games, thus preventing students with educational and class needs from utilizing the computers. Katie Appold dietetics senior Sheryl Carpenter dietetics senior
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Coach has football team on right track
I realize that this letter won't be published until after the big game this weekend, but I needed to respond to the comments that John Addis relayed in "Spartans are more than underdogs" (SN 10/30). I'm glad for MSU and it's followers that they have become more competitive over the last 10 years.
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Historic days represent both sides to Columbus' exploration
Each year, we celebrate a day that remains marked in history forever, a day that changed the lives of millions and millions people.
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Weak honor
Bible Week and Church/State Separation Week are nationally recognized the week of Nov. 23-30. However, with the advice of East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows, the city council has decided that Church/State Separation Week will be recognized in East Lansing on Nov.
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'Slut' shouldn't appear in paper
In regard to the pregame article "Rivalries: Sports and otherwise" (SN 10/29), I would like to point out the disgusting and ignorant use of the word "slut" in one of the famous rivalries, "Slasher movie killers vs.
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Free speech only goes as far as offense
My opinion is correct. My beliefs are correct. Yours are foolish and wrong. Discrimination. Bible Week this, anti-Wolverine T-shirts that.
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Halloween goodies shouldn't force 'U' to stand on scales
Halloween is the first of many holidays that occurs in the months to come. The holiday season means family, food and general merriment.
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Moving on
Spartan Stadium is empty, and the fans stopped cheering long ago after this weekend's heartbreaking game, but there is much to be celebrated in East Lansing.
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Coaching staff should be diverse
I would just like to ask The State News and the Black Coaches Association a question: When did the words "minorities" and "blacks" become synonyms?
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No more Wharton shows for resident
On Oct.12, there appeared in the Lansing State Journal a huge advertisement that the United States Marine Band (the President's Band) would be appearing at Wharton Center for a concert on Nov.
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Backing Tony
As Lansing residents take to the polls Tuesday to choose a leader for Lansing, we hope they will consider voting for incumbent Mayor Tony Benavides.
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Izzone campers behaved just fine
The students who camped out with the Izzone two weekends ago were a well-mannered and good group. There were no incidents whatsoever.
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Rivalry
Go green, go white or go home. Saturday's game is unlike any other Spartan-Wolverine matchup from the recent past.