I read with interest Kristen VanDusen’s attempt to justify using music-sharing services like Napster, Gnutella and Music City (“File-sharing is wave of the future, music industry can’t stop it,” SN 3/25). It’s odd an advertising senior would begrudge people making a profit from their products. VanDusen seems to have a common misconception.
Marcus Taylor’s announcement to enter the NBA Draft was yet another in a disturbing trend of athletes exiting school early because of the almighty dollar. I remember Taylor as he donned an MSU hat as a high-school senior.
On the wall of my dad’s office there hangs a folded up piece of paper with the words “Your an great princebul Mr. Ronko” scrawled on it in black crayon. My dad, an elementary school principal since 1993, always has been great. He was the coolest guy ever when I was a kid.
I have discovered a clever new marketing tactic to rejuvenate polyester fabric in today’s clothing market. The polyester industry could release a television commercial with various people proclaiming, “My purchase of a cotton shirt sustained the vitality of the cotton industry,” followed by the final statements, “Osama bin Laden wears cotton clothing,” and “Cotton supports terror.
This is in response to Michael Cykowski’s letter, (“All races work hard to earn diploma,” SN 3/28). Cykowski makes two arguments against the Black Celebratory.
In an attempt to please everyone all the time, The State News will no longer be written by hired staff.
Where does Steve Thomas get off writing such a negative letter on the women’s basketball team (“Women’s basketball is good, not great,” SN 3/25)? And why does the paper print it? This team has done one heck of a job this past season and should be proud of what they have accomplished.
In response to the Black Celebratory and the suggestion of a White Celebratory (“Racism is not a black-and-white issue,” SN 3/28), I have this to say.
Members of the Council of Graduate Students and the Graduate Employees Union should work together, or else face the risk of hurting the constituencies they represent. COGS, established in 1969, represents MSU’s entire graduate student body, or 8,000 students.
I’m writing in response to all the people out there bashing Marcus Taylor’s decision to enter the draft.
I was appalled to learn the university may seek consequences against the students who charged Eric Blair to enter their party this fall (“‘U’ could review student charges,” SN 3/27). As if it is not enough the Ingham County prosecutor has decided to bring charges against these students.
I was finally able to gloat to University of Michigan fans after the Ed Martin debacle, and then something happened at my own alma mater that is so ridiculous, so devoid of reason, as to boggle the mind.
Despite the hardships of negotiating its first contract, the Graduate Employees Union should consider striking only as a last resort. The union is sending ballots to its 1,400 members this week after voting 136-1 Tuesday night in favor of the seeking strike approval.
Whether a priest, teacher, father or any other adult, it is sick, evil and unacceptable for anyone to sexually abuse children.The Roman Catholic Church has been the center of a molestation scandal that has swept across the world since January when it was revealed a former Boston priest was moved from parish to parish following accusations of sexual abuse.That scandal hit Michigan this week when a Detroit priest agreed to step down while the archdiocese reviews complaints called into its sexual abuse telephone line.That priest joins countless numbers of his colleagues across America who are either stepping down or being removed from their positions because of similar charges, which, in some cases, date back decades.It is virtually unforgivable for the church to have covered up such abuse allegations, as in the case of the original Boston priest whose allegations started the domino effect.
I am writing in regard to the recent charges regarding the death of Eric Blair. While I see how many people may be looking to find a guilty party in this matter, I believe charging four students with felonies is unnecessary.
As a black person in America, I am saddened by your coverage of the Oscars. The State News’ coverage of the Halle Berry, Denzel Washington and Sidney Poitier historic victories was nonexistent the day after the ceremony. This is why black people in American hate the media.
With the recent charges against MSU students allegedly involved in Eric Blair’s death, I can’t help but think about drinking and its consequences. I’m a college student and, yes, I drink.
Marcus Taylor owes the university, its student body, and its athletic fans nothing. The economic argument that his scholarship requires him to fulfill his commitment is ludicrous.
Marcus Taylor is a remarkable basketball player. He has helped bring MSU to many victories. But he is still very young and he still has a lot to learn about the business and game of basketball.
As the mother of Eric Blair, I feel that I need to make a statement regarding the recent developments that have occurred regarding the charges filed against the students regarding Eric’s death. I wholeheartedly agree with The State News’ editorial “Dangerous” (SN 3/27). While our lives, Eric’s friends’ lives and the lives of these five young people will be forever changed by Eric’s death, I too, do not think that this is going to deter students from drinking.