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Commentary

COMMENTARY

Foreign studies

The potential drop in the number of international students studying in American colleges is an unfortunate circumstance of the Sept.

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Railroad companies should take responsibility for bad crossings

Earlier this semester, when I was supposed to finish reading a journal article that needed to head for an editor, prep a lecture for class and evaluate a bunch of papers for my students, I was instead consumed with thoughts of something that affects everyone’s lives on campus. It concerned the railroad situation at MSU and the possibility of more deaths than we have had because of the seeming lack of concern by the railroad interests that grind the university to a halt before 8 a.m.

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Sensitive safety

The anthrax scare earlier this month at Linton Hall shows that public safety workers must work with extreme sensitivity as they respond to possible biological or chemical terrorism acts.A university employee opened a suspicious letter Oct.

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Wrong method

ASMSU’s Student Assembly did the right thing in not approving a bill Thursday to add a seat for Jewish student organizations.

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Sharp proven for E.L. City Council

The election for two seats on East Lansing City Council is just around the corner. Students at MSU should make the effort to listen to the candidates and vote, even if it is inconvenient.

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For the folks who stole my cell phone - crime just doesnt pay

A couple weeks ago, I noticed that my cell phone was missing. I didn’t think too much of it at first, as I’m notorious for losing things - pencils, money, train of thought - nothing is safe from my lack of organization.A couple days later, it dawned on me that despite my clumsiness with my personal property, I’m usually a bit more careful with devices and items that generally cost as much as my entire usable paycheck.So after a day of retracing my steps, and a careful search of drawers, boxes and pants, I concluded that my phone was lost.

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Rest for the weary

Having to cope with any type of tragedy is not the best feeling in the world, but when there are people dedicated to helping others cope with traumatic experiences, there is a feeling of gratefulness and relief. Following the recent terrorist attacks, many lives were altered and the need for relief substantially increased.

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Early Warning

As bioterrorism becomes more of a threat in the United States, city and state governments need to have a better system to detect and prevent threats and outbreaks of deadly diseases.

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Presentation does not solve problem

I would like to commend you on the editorial on the pro-life presentation by Wells Hall. As a person generally against abortion, I typically sympathize with the sentiments of pro-life advocates.

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Infanticide far from

While I was pleased to see the staff editorial from Oct. 24 (“Bad Display”) reflected the opinion of many of my fellow students I have discussed the exhibit with, I did take issue with the statement “Supporters of abortion are not out to kill babies just because they are babies.” Abortion by definition is the expulsion of an embryo or fetus.

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Pro-life exhibit

I was shocked and disgusted Monday to be subjected to such an utterly and ignorant one-sided display in front of Wells Hall.

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Anti Antibiotics

Many American citizens are buying into the anthrax scare gripping the country - and by their reactions, they are only making it worse.

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Activist Education

There’s nothing wrong with being a little more informed about a topic. When the topic is the Black Panther Party, some may disagree.