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Johnsons historic career properly recognized with Hall-of-Fame induction by friendly rival

It was pure magic from the beginning of a momentous career that has left millions spellbound. On Friday, Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s talent culminated in an induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. The honor of the Lansing native and Spartan alumnus is well deserved, as Johnson’s basketball feats have left an impressive legacy that will not soon be forgotten. The 13-year NBA veteran won five championship titles with the Los Angeles Lakers during the three-time league MVP’s career.

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Money is power, U should boycott E.L.

Ordinarily, the most popular sport during the fall is football. But for some members of the East Lansing City Council, the favorite sport is, as the State News editorial “Blame game” (SN 9/26) points out, blaming MSU students for practically everything except the arrival of winter. Lost in the furor, however, is the power MSU students have - if they wish to exercise it.

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Lessons to learn

The second anniversary of Brandon D’Annunzio’s death is approaching, and not much has changed.

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Offense not problem, coach bad for team

In response to the article “Spartan offense not up to last season’s standards” (SN 9/26), the problem is not the talent MSU has recruited, but a poor coach and coaching staff. After many years as season-ticket-holders, my daughter and I, who travel north from southern Indiana and Nashville, Tenn., respectively, to attend Spartan home games, chose not to renew our tickets this year. Last season showed us enough of Bobby William’s lack of coaching ability. His lack of discipline begins to remind us of the last years under George Perles - we all know what a disaster that was. Why doesn’t MSU demand the same from its football team as it expects from both the basketball and hockey teams.? Kate Hubbell MSU alumna

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Rebuilding efforts

Pi Kappa Phi has something to prove as it mounts efforts to rebuild its MSU chapter after evicting its members for violating anti-hazing and anti-discrimination policies. Fraternity leaders were met with skepticism Wednesday as it pitched its plan to reopen the MSU chapter to the Residence Halls Association. National Pi Kappa Phi leaders evicted their MSU members in May after some went into Mason and Abbot halls cafeterias wearing pink sleeveless T-shirts with phrases such as “Capt.

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Students should see all sides of concerns

I am writing in regard to the recent responses to the East Lansing City Council’s noise-violation meetings.

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Crying riot not way to solve noise issue

I was reading the article “City official: Noise might lead to riots,” (SN 9/26) and again, I am completely in amazement by some of the things people say. Councilmember Bill Sharp said a riot could happen in a heartbeat - all it would take is someone to start something on fire.

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College allows for reflection of life with divorced parents

My first word was “no.” I don’t remember how old I was, but my mom tells me that was my first, and only, response for some time.

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City trying to push students out of E.L.

If it’s not one thing, it’s another with the city these days. This summer, the mission was to “curb” binge drinking in the downtown area.

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Blame game

Some East Lansing City Council members are pointing fingers in the wrong direction. Instead of reaching out to the thousands of MSU students who live in the city, some officials seem to want to blame them for the city’s problems. At its Tuesday meeting, the council placed MSU students in the center of a debate concerning an increase in noise complaints, which have risen at least 32 percent over last year.

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Constitutional option

The U.S. House, led by Republicans and backed by the Bush administration, passed a bill Tuesday that would allow hospitals and health care providers the right to deny the abortions to be performed in their facilities.

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Take some time to check out womens sports, U might like it

More than half of MSU’s student population is supposedly female - about 54 percent of the estimated 44,950 Spartans. Well then, if that’s the case, why is there such little support for women’s sports teams at MSU?

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SEC cheers make Big Ten look weak

I moved to East Lansing after having earned my bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida.

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Conspiracy pins city against students

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Marijuana users are law breakers, face it

In Ali Beha’s letter to the editor, “U.S.

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U.S. has history of hunting for witches

This is a letter to the persecuted State News columnist Rishi Kundi (“Opinions don’t make traitor, know someone before criticizing” SN 9/18). One of the greatest writers all time is Arthur Miller.

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U should take steps to keep out spam

There is nothing legislators can do to stop spam e-mail. These advertisements are bounced off of many unguarded e-mail servers around the world in countries that won’t recognize our laws. This makes it impossible to track down and punish the spammers.

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Its up to doctors to recruit more nurses

I read last week’s State News series of stories “Career in crisis” (SN 9/18 to SN 9/20) and the editorial “Nursing ills” (SN 9/23) about nursing shortages in Michigan and how lawmakers need to lure more students into nursing.

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Watch your bets

The probable opening of a new casino in Port Huron is yet another hint that Michigan is well on its way to becoming the next Nevada. After Gov.

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Outlined speech

MSU is steadily making gains and working toward a prosperous future for its students, but there is more work to be done.