I just wanted to respond to your article concerning the Department of Religious Studies. (“Religious Studies’ fate uncertain,” SN 2/22). Let me say it is a true shame, a tragedy even, what is happening to Professor John Grimes.
In response to “Graduate students question parking” (SN 2/21), while this is one of the first steps in creating a green central campus, those who move first are going to speak the loudest.
University officials should remember the importance of having - and maintaining - a diverse campus. College is a life opportunity. More minority students are enrolling into colleges and universities - including MSU - but an high dropout rates also have continued to plague the schools despite recruiting methods.
Freedom is a force more powerful than man or society. Liberty’s power transcends borders and cultures.
Since Tuesday, I have picked up my copy of The State News and read one controversial editorial and letter after another.
The trend of creating larger plots for black, endless seas of pavement in the far reaches of campus has offered little solution to the parking problems on campus.
I agree campaigns cost money, but cutting soft money won’t narrow the playing field to private billionaires with their own personal agendas in mind (“Special interest needed in politics,” SN 2/19). I believe it will lower the financial platform of the political arena so more candidates who have limited campaign funds can participate in democracy.
I was very disappointed to see The State News paint such a positive portrait of the Spartan Stampede (“Rough riders,” SN 2/15). The article did nothing to address the horrifying reality of a rodeo. The abuse these animals are forced to endure is criminal.
The State News editorial concerning David Horowitz (“Why him?” SN 2/19) was ridiculous and hypocritical.
Of everything I have had to learn in medical school, the hardest lesson has been neither physiological nor pathological.
Facing certain budget deficits, 22 states, including Michigan, are looking to squeeze a few extra pennies from the backs of smokers.
The editorial in Tuesday’s paper regarding David Horowitz is at best a weak argument (“Why him?” SN 2/19). I commend ASMSU for standing up for something so basic as free speech.
Having a united database system to link the efforts of the Ingham County law agencies and prosecutors, the FBI and the U.S.
The recent editorial “Why him?” (SN 2/19) typifies the politically correct liberalism that permeates higher education.
The State News editorial on David Horowitz (“Why him?” SN 2/19) said, “MSU’s undergraduate student government should better define its criteria for footing the bills that help bring public speakers to campus.” The fact is, ASMSU does have a clear set policy for allocating funds to bring speakers to the university.
The opposition of The State News to ASMSU’s funding of a campus appearance by David Horowitz is surprising given the paper’s supposed commitment to free speech and campus discussion (“Why him?,” SN 2/19). Horowitz is a controversial conservative speaker and not everyone will agree with his positions on affirmative action and reparations.
Committing criminal behavior while under the influence always is inexcusable. Those responsible enough to drink should own up to their actions and not expect a slap on the wrist in court. This is why state representatives were correct in supporting the “under the influence” bill sponsored by Rep.
I am writing in regards to the letter “Stereotype contains factual information” (SN 2/11). This letter makes the statement that “media and popular culture make fun of minority or subculture groups’ behavior all the time.
I hate doing chores. It wouldn’t take a sleuth detective to figure that out after stepping foot into my apartment.
This letter is in response to the letter “Affirmative action overlooks factors ” (SN 2/18). It is obvious everyone is not going to agree on the topic of affirmative action and probably never will.