In response to Craig Sopo’s letter, “City government not college-oriented” (SN 4/5), I agree with him on Mayor Pro Tem Sam Singh’s comments regarding the city’s priorities with students.
It’s a nice thought for the ASMSU Student Assembly to approve pay for a ropes challenge course on campus.
I was saddened to read the State News editorial “Housing help” (SN 4/4). It seriously misinterprets the city’s intent for some preliminary discussion of a possible rental buyback program. If such a program were to be put in place, it would be intended to address vacancies left in our high rental neighborhoods because students have moved to new luxury apartments to the north of East Lansing in Bath Township.
Kudos to MSU leaders for moving forward with plans to construct two rail underpasses on Farm Lane. It is a project that is long overdue and will help make foot, bicycle and automobile traffic in the area more safe and swift. Although construction is not expected to begin until at least 2005, the two underpasses would be erected between Mount Hope and Trowbridge roads and could cost as much as $25 million. MSU President M.
I have read Rishi Kundi’s columns for the past year and every time I am amazed by his ability to offer insight into current events while twisting in a little humor so it is accessible to all who read.
I cannot believe The State News published an advertisement from Playboy. As close as some of the advertisements have come to being pornographic or objectifying women, I find it hard to swallow you actually published an ad from someone who sells the stuff.
I’m writing in regard to the State News article about Satrang held by the Coalition of Indian Undergraduate Students (“Annual event will show Indian culture,” SN 4/5). I really appreciate the students’ efforts in celebrating the glory of India, its rich cultural tradition and its vibrant diversity.
This letter is in response to the article “Student makes stand with billboard” (SN 4/4). I was an employee of Sam’s Club during the summer and Christmas breaks and intend to return this summer.
I have to take issue with the State News editorial “Housing help” (SN 4/4). The university needs a local community so, among other activities, students can buy groceries, gasoline, clothes, get medical, dental and legal services, and go to church.
Instead of criticizing MSU and Anheuser-Busch Inc. for joining forces for commercial time slots during the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, the American Medical Association should be commending the two organizations for sending a positive message. Sparty, along with seven other well-recognized college mascots, appeared in a 30-second commercial sponsored by Anheuser-Busch and the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges to promote responsible alcohol consumption. The commercial begins by focusing on a basketball coach who is giving his off-camera squad a pep talk. “The way you celebrate says a lot about you,” he says.
With many officials making plans to run for different government posts when their terms are up, it seems the real motive behind using term limits has been put to the wayside.
Members of local church clergies may not like what I am about to tell you. But I don’t care. So, here it goes. You don’t have to go to church to have God in your life. Don’t act shocked.
This is a response to Chad Stimson’s letter to the editor “Day off needed to honor Jesus’ life” (SN 4/3). You say you fully understand the separation of church and state, then you say Jesus was a good man who dedicated his life spreading the Word of God. What definition of separation of church and state do you fully understand?
It’s understandable that during the last eight months, American security has been elevated to the highest level possible.
I am writing in response to David Satcher’s campus visit (“Former surgeon general speaks to ‘U’ about health care backgrounds,” SN 4/2). Satcher gave an articulate, well-informed lecture.
As I read The State News on Wednesday morning, I could not help but feel the hypocrisy in what Mayor Pro Tem Sam Singh stated (“City designates rental buyback as a priority,” SN 4/3). In the article, Singh said “we have always had priorities with students in mind.” I believe these statements are hollow at best.
As a Christian, I was saddened to read Allison Thompson’s letter regarding Lenten cafeteria fare (“Observing religion hard to do in cafs,” SN 4/4). I could only imagine her standing at the foot of the cross, complaining about the menu.
We are writing to express our concern about the placement of an advertisement for Playboy magazine in Thursday’s issue of The State News.
I consider myself to be something of an expert on death. In my short time on Earth, I have been to about 13 funerals. So most of my life, I have been faced with all the questions that come with death. Well, at least I thought I had. I scratched my cornea during spring break.
Despite not making the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ top 10 list of colleges that provide acceptable means for vegetarians and vegans, University Housing and MSU’s cafeterias are doing a good job working to provide meatless options for students. PETA surveyed nearly 4,000 self-described typical vegetarian students nationwide and followed up with analysis from 45 college food service departments.