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True fans dont leave before half
Those that left the Woodshed early Saturday might as well not show up for this week’s game either. I am ashamed of the Spartan student section.
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Tailgater would like tent returned to site
When tailgating at MSU, Spartans should feel like they are among family. Most of the time, that’s the way I feel.
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CATA center not worth its trouble
I’m writing in regard to the Capitol Area Transportation Authority’s new transportation center on Shaw Lane.
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Police looking to bust student parties
I have been reading the latest stories about undercover East Lansing police planning to be at parties - notice I said undercover, not plain-clothed.
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Voters choice
Michigan voters should be able to decide Nov. 5 whether the state should alter its Constitution to ensure 90 percent of the 1998 tobacco-settlement money is earmarked for health care. On Tuesday, the Citizens for a Healthy Michigan proposal failed to gain the Board of State Canvassers’ approval to go on the November ballot.
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Shaw living about location, not perks
In response to Amy Bartner’s column “Move in to renovated Shaw Hall highlighted by furniture, heat lamps, gum” (SN 9/3) and the hype of Shaw Hall - many people living in other halls might feel envious of residents, like myself, who reside in the center of campus with hot tubs, televisions, heat lamps, etc.
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Let them fly
MSU athletics officials’ efforts to renew a ban on low-flying aerial advertisers over Spartan Stadium are unnecessary. The Federal Aviation Administration recently removed the ban placed in response to the Sept.
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Party Problems
East Lansing police are going to have to walk a fine line if the department moves ahead with plans to send plain-clothed officers into off-campus parties. The department is planning to make its presence felt at more parties this fall by sending officers in street clothes into large gatherings, all in an effort to curb underage drinking, assaults, date rape, larcenies and other behavior associated with drunkenness. Police say their plan is to have officers hand out pamphlets detailing rules residents should follow to avoid city violations. And for those parties that might be violated city rules, plain-clothed officers are set to issue warnings to party hosts before uniformed officers are called to issue tickets and disperse guests.
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Vacation OK, despite Margaritaville
Dear reader, last week, while the undergraduate population recovered from hangovers and began classes, I went on vacation with my family to the Bahamas.
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People best liked when not putting on false faces, conforming
Fall semester is gearing up and we are all ready for a fantastic adventure in education. I thought it might be an apropos time to make a statement to all you new and seasoned students.
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Sign on
Now that Russia has announced plans to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, the United States stands as the only major U.N.
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Out of check
President Bush is beginning to overstep his bounds as he pushes for military action against Iraq. The commander in chief needs to consult Congress and other world leaders before launching a war to oust Saddam Hussein. As Congress returns to Capitol Hill from summer recess, members already are urging Bush to use caution in his endeavors and are pointing to the United Nations for guidance. Bush hopes to achieve a “regime change” in the Middle East nation to hinder Hussein’s development for chemical, biological and nuclear weapons.
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Move in to renovated Shaw Hall highlighted by furniture, heat lamps, gum
I’ll admit it. I was excited to move back into the dorms. I had reason to be - I was moving into Shaw Hall, which with its newly renovated features was to be like a four-star hotel compared to my previous situation. But I’m not one of those who bashes the Brody Complex - as an ex-Butterfielder I can say that if I hadn’t made my roommate wait in line for six hours (thank you, Carmen) to get a room for us in Shaw, I might have been happy to stay in Brody another year.
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Rude rules
In addition to seeing new faces on the field Saturday, those who packed into Spartan Stadium might have found themselves miffed about some new polices governing entrance to the stands. While some fan used to be able to come in with unopened, sealed bottles of water, it seems this is no longer permitted.
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Popular culture on downward spiral
People often say music makes the world go ’round. I tend to agree with that, but I’m afraid it might be spinning out of control. Music is a connecting force for people of every background across the planet.
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Harvard study on merit awards faulty
I read a report Tuesday from a Harvard University study claiming merit-based scholarships are biased in favor of white upper-class students. The study found this because these students are better prepared for standardized tests.
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Weekend ready
OK, so we’ve experienced the hype for almost as long as we can stand. The unofficial start of fall is so close we can taste it.
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Spartan schedule not respectable test
How low the Spartans have sunk in their scheduling. No wonder the Big Ten lacks respect in the eyes of the national sporting press.
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Inspirational
Sometimes we skip classes because we’d rather do something fun or just don’t feel like it.
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Freshman finds college life full of surprises
I was seriously considering bleaching my hair and buying tall boots, or wearing short skirts and carrying a cell phone. I was ready to do pretty much anything that would help me fit in with the other girls in my freshman class.