I agree with you in your disgust of the Eric Knott situation (“Cold reception,” SN 8/15). But before you lavish the University of Michigan with “high praise for their discretion and selectivity in choosing their players” consider the case of Kelly Baraka.
I am disgusted officials would recruit and give a scholarship to Eric Knott. They obviously have no sense except a sense of smell for money.While admittedly I don't know the whole context of the comment Coach Bobby Williams made, but to say it was a “university decision” is ridiculous.
The cameras, provided by the university to document the graduating Class of 2005 in connection with MSU’s 150th birthday, gives freshmen a chance to explore campus and find the many stories that accompany buildings, gardens and monuments. The sight of freshmen running around campus looking for that perfect shot reflects the pride we hope they show in their university. It also helps get them more accustomed to campus.
Shame on MSU, shame on the athletic department and shame on the trustees. Eric Knott's admission and scholarship is an insult to alumni, current students and the community.
I have two things that I’d like to comment on from Rishi Kundi’s column “Humans have earned spot at the top of food chain” (SN 8/23), which states his case against vegetarianism. First, I’d like to point out a discrepancy in his argument.
If you’ve been a somewhat regular user of an e-mail service, then you’ve probably received them.
The review’s 2002 edition of “The Best 331 Colleges” hit bookshelves recently with good news and bad news for MSU.
As aspiring journalists you should remember what is taught in class and stick to the facts when reporting (“Cold reception,” SN 8/15). Leave the speculation to the tabloids. The little known facts in the Eric Knott case point not to rape, but at worst to sex between an eighth grader and a high school junior.
A suggestion to students now changing residences, and something to consider for later in the year to others: When semesters change and students move out of their houses and apartments many put usable furniture they no longer need out to the curb with a big “free” sign attached.
The committee’s report is in - and its recommendation is to create another committee. On Friday, the four-member panel appointed by MSU President M.
I’ve always considered myself a sort of maverick of the First Amendment. “Congress shall make no law...” Y’all know how it goes - at least you should.
In response to all of the Knott attackers including The State News (“Cold reception,” SN 8/15), I have one thing to say, shame on all of you.
While I in no way condone what he has done, I will applaud my university for taking a chance on Eric Knott and providing him a possible conduit to change his life and make something of himself.While Knott’s punishment may not have fit the crime, O.J.
Just because a person makes a mistake doesn’t mean all opportunities should be taken away from them.
Campus’ silence was suddenly broken last week as minivans loaded with futons, mini-refrigerators and computers flooded into campus, clogging roadways as they headed to unload their precious cargoes. And while the influx of students back to campus ends the summertime splendor of short lines at night hot spots and nearly non-existent traffic, it’s a welcome sign to a new school year. The puzzling fact is most students are ready to be back to East Lansing - well, at least we are.
Eric Knott recently finished serving 30 days in jail and is swapping his orange jumpsuit for a green and white uniform to begin practicing as a Spartan.
Since graduating from MSU, I have always let everyone know how proud I was to be a Spartan. That is, until the administration provided freshman tight end Eric Knott a full-ride scholarship.I have never been more ashamed to say that I graduated from MSU than I am now.
Eric Knott had better thank his lucky stars he can catch a football. If he couldn’t, he’d most likely be in prison right now, possibly for the rest of his life. Last June, Knott pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and served 30 days in jail for the alleged rape of a 13-year-old Detroit girl in July 1999.
After reading the article on moving the primaries in East Lansing from August to September (“August primary irks some,” SN 8/9) I was reminded of a similar issue back in fall 1994, when activists tried to push a vote into the fall months to increase the voting power of students.
I have always enjoyed MSU sports, especially football and basketball. But Monday was a sad, sad day for me when I picked up The State News and read the article that not only would Eric Knott be playing football for MSU, but he was also given a full-ride scholarship?