Americans have developed an affinity for easy answers to complex problems. In relation to the steady rise in crime rates during the last 20 years, the call is for stricter punishments and longer sentences.
I am a member of the student-athlete population at MSU. I am writing regarding season tickets for men’s basketball games. Season basketball tickets are open to the student population on a priority basis.
Last week’s end of a 16-year grape boycott represents a victory for migrant workers and for the many protesters who have fought to raise awareness about dangerous pesticides.The boycott of California table grapes was orchestrated in 1984 by United Farm Workers’ co-founder Cesar Chavez to bring attention to the low wages and working conditions of farm workers who were often exposed to dangerous pesticides.
I would like to voice my displeasure with the CDs that the MS&U section chose to review Wednesday (“‘Grinch’ updates classic,” “Manson stresses music over shock” and “Blink-182 brings back punk with live album,” SN 11/22). Choosing not to review the Backstreet Boys’ newest CD, “Black & Blue,” is not only unprofessional, but also an insult to pop music fans everywhere.
Vice President Al Gore should concede despite the narrow margin of his defeat. Both Gore and Texas Gov.
I was watching the news and saw yet another student complaining about how she had to go to several different places before she figured out where she could vote.
In response to Ben Hartnell’s letter (“Bush is winner in lengthy series,” SN 11/20), I have to say I hope to expect more out of my future children’s history teachers than what Hartnell displayed in his very inaccurate and entirely negative portrayal of the U.S.
I am writing on behalf of many MSU students regarding an issue that we believe needs to be addressed.
One fact that was left out of the article (“Dems elect new House leaders,” SN 11/13) is that Rep.
Is Thanksgiving still Thanksgiving without the turkey? Trust me, it is. My turkey-free diet is always a source of fascination, but is under even more scrupulous examination during the holidays, when I am the only one without a piece of the roast beast on my dinner plate.
I’m writing to express my concern over two programs which were sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ on Monday and Tuesday.
It’s that time of year again. My laundry has piled up. If I have to see another hot dog in the cafeteria, I’m going to vomit.
’Twas the night before Christmas, and what did I do, but sit around wondering what I was going to do the next day.
More than 350 years ago, the first Thanksgiving was celebrated by pilgrims at the Plymouth colony in present-day Massachusetts.
Four people are standing in a room - a short-haired woman with boyish clothes and no makeup, an attractive woman with long hair wearing a short skirt, a handsome young man and a cute little old lady.
Gays and lesbians considering public service should be encouraged by the victories of two gay men in Michigan.
About a month ago I had the opportunity to meet with Larry Sierra, the director of the IM sports facilities, in his office at IM Sports-West.
In response to the Robin Sanborn’s letter about this year’s election being one for the history books - that may very well be the case (“Election is one for the history books,” SN 11/17). But the real problems are overlooked and the wrong things are being glorified.
I did not choose to get off the Capital Area Transportation Authority bus Wednesday three stops before my usual one.
The State News strikes again. I read in Wednesday’s State News that Ruth Hubbard would be visiting MSU’s campus to give the McPherson Professorship lecture on “How the Genome Became the Book of Life” Thursday night at 7:30 p.m.