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COMMENTARY

Republican party must change or die

The Republican Party needs to drop its social conservatism, or risk dying out. Why did Mitt Romney lose the election? I’m sure political pundits will be giving their answers for months, but in the endless squabble, I hope one key fact isn’t lost: The GOP platform is severely detached from what the average American actually believes. And unless the party wakes up and realizes this, it will inevitably wither away.

COMMENTARY

Recycling options sparse off campus

Editorial Board
November 8, 2012

As students at MSU, we embrace a “go green” mantra from the second we arrive here. Although the phrase usually is used as a way to cheer on sports teams, it also recently has developed an environmentally conscious connotation, as

COMMENTARY

More debt, more problems

Alex McClung
November 8, 2012

I am really, really terrible at saving money. I always have considered myself a giving person. I usually will take my friends out to dinner or get them lavish presents for their birthdays, even if the favor is not returned. I usually will contribute more to the tip pile than my friends when going out for dinner. And I always have had a good amount of money saved for recreational college use.

COMMENTARY

Women still not equal in workplace

Editorial Board
November 7, 2012

On Tuesday night, America voted to re-elect its first African American president. Although this a progressive step for a country with a past of racism and bigotry, the United States took another step toward equality by electing enough female senators to break the record for the most ever to sit in the Senate. States, such as Massachusetts and Wisconsin, elected their first female senators, putting the total number at 20.

COMMENTARY

Working in self-interest beneficial

Alex Brooks
November 7, 2012

In much of society today, working for the greater good generally is valued above focusing on one’s own personal needs. A community that focuses on collective action is stronger than one that preaches individual pursuits.

COMMENTARY

Election day over, country must unite

Editorial Board
November 6, 2012

It has been a painstaking journey since the election cycle began more than a year ago. Since then, negative attacks have been thrown from both sides in an effort to gain votes, and in doing so, each side slightly tainted the character of its opponent.

COMMENTARY

Time to amend election procedure

Like many people my age, I had been looking forward to election day for a long time. I had been told from nearly every source of authority in my life that voting is the pinnacle of democratic civic engagement in this republic and that I should be thankful to live in a place where voting is an option. As a public policy student, I was more than excited to experience taking part in this pivotal exercise.

COMMENTARY

Social media use impacts election

Michael Briggs
November 6, 2012

He was called the “bronze warrior.” As Richard Nixon’s television adviser, Ted Rogers, described him, John F. Kennedy was the tanned man with a plan before the famous 1960 presidential debate in Chicago.

COMMENTARY

Lansing casino shows promising future

Editorial Board
November 5, 2012

Gambling might not be a hobby MSU students easily can fulfill — students must travel about an hour in any direction to find the nearest casino. However, a proposed construction project might put a casino mere minutes from the university.

COMMENTARY

Twitter promotes class engagement

Editorial Board
November 4, 2012

A few years ago, the social networking website Twitter gained popularity among citizens around the world. Although the 140-character posts, or “tweets,” the website prides itself on usually are used by students for recreational use, the website also is used by professors at MSU for educational purposes and many students who have not done so already should consider making a Twitter account for networking purposes.

COMMENTARY

Why I’m voting for my sisters

Abby Wood
November 4, 2012

Likely, you’ve already decided who it is you’re voting for tomorrow, and my following words aren’t aimed at swaying you one way or another. I write only to explain why I’ve decided to vote for my sisters.

COMMENTARY

Get to class faster, save your knees

For those of you who brought your bikes from home to campus and haven’t ridden in years, and think riding a bike isn’t much fun or too much work, I’ve got a few bits of advice that will make your ride much faster and more comfortable.

COMMENTARY

Sen. Stabenow right choice for Michigan

Editorial Board
October 31, 2012

On Nov. 6, Michigan voters will have to consider whom they want to be one of Michigan’s two U.S. senators. Although there are a few candidates on the ballot for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat, most will be choosing between incumbent Democrat Sen. Debbie Stabenow and her challenger, Pete Hoekstra, a former Republican congressman.

COMMENTARY

TSN endorses Michigan proposals

Editorial Board
October 31, 2012

Although there are many different candidates to consider on this year’s ballot, Michigan voters also have to consider six ballot proposals. Here’s how The State News Editorial Board feels about each one.