I am writing in response to Dottie Boyce’s column (“‘U’ should not have to put up with hate crimes,” SN 10/2) regarding so-called “hate crimes.” I am not going to debate whether the activities in Bailey and Bryan residence halls could be construed as hate crimes or not. What I am here to do is criticize the very nature of hate crime legislation.
I am writing in response to the opinion column by Sarah Emery (“Don’t cry over spilled mocha latte with whipped cream,” SN 9/22). I always frown upon articles that bash and trash the very pinnacle of superficiality: trendiness.
Wednesday’s forum in Akers Hall was a positive step by both MSU police and minority student leaders toward improving relations.
It seems as though every time I open to the Opinion Page of The State News there is an article holding women’s magazines, certain clothing brands and the like responsible for destroying girl’s self image.
OK, it’s self-evident now. You all hate me. After my last column, I learned that I am merely part of a minority with a sense of humor that few people can appreciate.
I’m sure I will receive plenty of replies denouncing me for this letter. Various “politically correct” groups will waste no time calling me a sexist pig.
Todd Comer’s opinion on Proposal 1 (“Proposal opens doors to students,” SN 10/2) makes some true statements.
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration issued final approval for a drug called mifeprestone. The drug is known in France as RU-486 and is an abortifacient - a substance that causes the termination of a pregnancy. By now, enough has been written about the drug to fill 100 opinion pages, and most of it has been angry and emotional.
I have been told that coach Bobby Williams exemplifies honor and workmanship. The players love him and even paraded around MSU President M.
Give me an explanation, that’s all I’m asking for. We, the students of MSU, deserve a reply from whomever is turning this university into a business. Several days ago, an associate of mine was washing his face in his residence hall room’s sink.
The debate concerning school vouchers has grown more prominent with the appearance of an initiative on the ballot this fall.
The possibility of a merger between the MSU and East Lansing police departments should be investigated as thoroughly as the cases each department handles.On Tuesday, the departments unveiled a plan to improve their efficiency and reduce costs through cooperation.
The spin doctors at Kids First! Yes!, the political machine behind Proposal 1, have been working hard to ensure that Michigan voters don’t see Proposal 1 for what it really is - an all out assault on public education.
John LaFleur in his column (“Country should dictate its own language policy,” SN 9/25), cites official bilingualism in Canada as destructive of national unity.
The proposed ban on smoking in “public” places, including bars and restaurants, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners is currently considering is based on a misunderstanding of property rights.
Congratulations MSU. It seems that we have officially become a worthwhile institution. You know how I can tell?
Third-party presidential candidates should have been included in Tuesday night’s debate and in future debates.Pat Buchanan of the Reform Party and the Green Party’s Ralph Nader were excluded from participating by the Commission on Presidential Debates, a commission set up to regulate the debate process.
With school in full swing, I find it harder now than ever to fit exercising into my busy schedule - especially considering I would rather sleep.
Yeah, I went to see Ralph Nader at the Auditorium the other day. He’s great. I’ve seen him many times.
I am a freshman and am quite unfamiliar with The State News. However, I do read it between classes and was sort of disappointed recently.