Thursday, April 23, 2026

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Commentary

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Assumed support

The U.S. troops fighting in Iraq have publicly gained the attention and support of the state Legislature, but Americans should be thinking of the soldiers who are protecting our nation without the push of lawmakers. A senator and representative introduced resolutions in their respective houses which supported Michigan troops in the war and operations in Iraq.

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Classroom issues minor in context

I am writing in response to Brenda Sternquist's comments regarding classroom seating ("Quiet, comfy classrooms aid education" SN 3/14). I completely understand and am trying to sympathize with her about the closeness of the seating in lecture halls, unpadded chairs, fixated seats, etc.

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Class in context

With the events taking place around the world in the wake of war, classes at MSU should integrate discussions of world issues into the regular curricula to increase awareness on the topic.

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Pro-protest

In a country deeply split over whether military action in Iraq is a proper part of the solution to world peace, U.S.

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Editorial missing sense of history

The "War wisdom" editorial (SN 3/21) claimed "the bottom line is that there is not the sense of conviction or need for the U.S.-led war against Iraq as there was when the allies rallied against Hitler during World War II." Oh really?

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Protesters have most knowledge

I would just like to respond to a letter to the editor that was in The State News on Tuesday. I think it is wrong to argue protesters don't understand peace ("Protesters don't understand peace," SN 3/18). These are people that, in my eyes, clearly understand it more then those individuals in favor of war.

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Open discussion

All Americans have an excellent opportunity during wartime to engage in activities that allow their voices to be heard.

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Editorial showed no sense of history

As a two-time graduate of MSU and alumna of the State News Retail Advertising department, I am embarrassed at how little the current editorial staff of The State News knows about MSU football history. In your editorial published on Thursday regarding the new football stadium student section nickname, you go to great lengths to mock and bemoan the "new" name Gang Green ("Green goof," SN 3/20). I have news for you misinformed slackers who possess no fact-checking skills or sense of history - Gang Green was the fear-inspiring nickname of the MSU defense during the run for the Roses back in the 1988 season.

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'U' actions don't match writings

On March 13, I received an e-mail from MSU President M. Peter McPherson entitled, "Diversity: A Community Value," which addressed and encouraged racial diversity within our campus community.