COMMENTARY

China major player in Korea situation

Derek Kim

June 16, 2013

If you paid attention to international affairs this past spring, tension on the Korean Peninsula was an unavoidable matter. Once again, the Kim regime unleashed its bellicose rhetoric, threatening peace in the Far East while also intimidating the United States. To top it all off, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea sentenced U.S. citizen Kenneth Bae to a 15-year prison sentence for unspecified “hostile acts” against the reclusive Stalinist state.

COMMENTARY

Choice for downtown space underwhelming

Editorial Board

June 12, 2013

In the past week, East Lansing has been abuzz with the possibility the former Barnes & Noble Booksellers, located at 333 E. Grand River Ave., might have found a new tenant after being vacated for more than a year.

COMMENTARY

Jewish faith grows through Israel trip

Marlee Delaney

June 12, 2013

As a young Jewish adult, I am granted a free 10-day trip to Israel, called Taglit- Birthright. This program is supported through many philanthropists, the government of Israel and through Jewish organizations and communities.

COMMENTARY

Privacy dwindling with NSA scandal

Editorial Board

June 9, 2013

Last week, it was revealed the National Security Agency, or NSA, has been collecting phone records from millions of U.S. Verizon customers since a secret court order was issued in April.

COMMENTARY

ASMSU needs to swallow its pride

RJ Wolcott

June 9, 2013

Think about the first time you heard about ASMSU. For me, the first time I ever heard about student government was when its elections rolled around. And I reacted like most freshmen would.

COMMENTARY

Take time to recognize legacy of MSU Safe Place’s McPherson

Every year, many women and children who find themselves in abusive relationships seek shelter, guidance and counseling at MSU Safe Place, the only domestic abuse shelter located on a college campus.

COMMENTARY

Graduates should focus more on opportunities than staying in state

Editorial Board

June 5, 2013

According to a study by iLabs, the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Center for Innovation Research, and convened by the Detroit Regional Chamber, more college graduates are staying in Michigan after graduation.

COMMENTARY

Building yourself as brand best way to ensure successful future

James Edwards III

June 5, 2013

College isn’t just a place to get an education, party and meet people that will remain in your life forever; it’s a competition. It’s one of the most competitive places in the world.

COMMENTARY

College experience can't be replicated

Editorial Board

June 2, 2013

A survey released by the Center on Children and Families at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. suggests not every person should attend college. The survey said with increasing student debt, the amount of pay coming into the job market and defaults on student loans, it might be better for some people to forgo attending college and delay entering the workforce.

COMMENTARY

College experience bigger than education

Matt Fagan

June 2, 2013

When people used to tell me that college would be “the best times of my life,” I would halfheartedly agree and then continue on with my day. For the past three years of college, I have worked day and night, weekday and weekend, to ensure that my final grades were to my liking. I have passed up party invitations, free tickets to sporting events, concerts and opportunities to travel out of town.

COMMENTARY

E.L. losing character with businesses leaving

Editorial Board

May 29, 2013

In recent and in coming weeks, East Lansing has seen a couple businesses leave the area. With Wanderer’s Teahouse and Cafe, 547 E. Grand River Ave., closed and now 21st Century Comic & Games, 515 E. Grand River Ave., closing in a month if nobody purchases the shop, the city is seeing an unfortunate trend of these niche businesses closing down.

COMMENTARY

Small positives make big difference

Craig Gunn

May 29, 2013

Probably one of the most talked about and abused things in our lives revolves around those magic moments as one semester fades and another blossoms, our compulsion to make resolutions to ward off problems from days gone by.

COMMENTARY

City ordinances make E.L. safer place to live

Editorial Board

May 27, 2013

As the weather begins to get nicer in East Lansing, the city will be on the lookout for numerous violations that might get students and residents in trouble with the law and other city ordinances.

COMMENTARY

Crowdsourcing new future of funding

Tyler Gross

May 27, 2013

American photography legend Paul Strand once famously said, “The artist’s world is limitless.” That is certainly what is desirable to believe. The ability to produce art is not limited by how an individual may look, speak or how much money is in their bank account.

COMMENTARY

City should take time in park plan selection

Editorial Board

May 22, 2013

After a lengthy two-month process, the Park District Planning Area Review Team voted yesterday to recommend the East Lansing City Council to review two proposals for consideration to be developed in the Park District Area.

COMMENTARY

My final goodbye to Morrill Hall

Rachel Jackson

May 22, 2013

Only one thought occurred to me when Morrill Hall caught fire: You sneaky bastard, Morrill.

COMMENTARY

Sexual assaults in military unacceptable

Editorial Board

May 19, 2013

The U.S. military always has taken upon itself the responsibility of protecting, not only Americans, but the entire world and making it a safer place to live.

COMMENTARY

New season brings new clothing trends

Marlee Delaney

May 19, 2013

As school officially has come to a close, and summer has begun, there is no better time to revamp your wardrobe than now. Your favorite jeans are probably worn out and your friends are beginning to notice how you’ve been repeating your outfits.

COMMENTARY

10 reasons why I love vinyl records

James Edwards III

May 15, 2013

I know what you’re thinking. “Oh no, another music elitist who thinks MP3 sound quality is inferior to vinyl when, in all actuality, they sound the exact same.”

COMMENTARY

Dangers of study abroad misinterpreted

The April 24 front page story (“Trouble in Paradise” SN) misleads readers to believe a tremendous amount of crime occurs during MSU-sponsored study abroad programs.