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NEWS

Worthy travels

Rene Hinojosa jumps at every chance he gets to lead an MSU study abroad trip. Although his expenses are covered, the professor of urban and regional planning says that’s not why he’s lured to the program.

NEWS

Nostalgia

You could say I’m a bit of a nostalgic sap. If I had to run out of my house (or apartment now) as it was burning down with just a few things, they’d include photos and sentimental items, such as my box of letters from past years.

COMMENTARY

Abortion trumps animal cruelty

You sit down in your dorm room, turn on the TV and what do you see? The big news story about the Michael Vick dogfighting case. You think to yourself, “How can a football star commit such cruel and violent acts to poor, helpless animals?”

COMMENTARY

Presidential candidates inaccurately depicted

I would like to write today in regards to the cartoon printed in Wednesday’s edition of The State News, relating to the ‘reservations’ some seem to have with Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton in their bid for the presidency.

NEWS

Strengthening the ties

Zach Hodyna, a 2007 MSU graduate, has moved three times since leaving the university — not exactly giving him time to connect with an alumni association.

NEWS

Council meeting in review

The East Lansing City Council convened Tuesday for a work session at City Hall. This was the council’s first formal gathering since Aug. 7. Here are four highlights from the discussion.