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COMMENTARY

Letter wrong to criticize efforts

I forgot how liberalized MSU has become, and it's sickening. I'm by no means part of the right wing, but for people in the bubble that is college life to criticize our efforts abroad is very arrogant ("War abroad ignores problems at home," SN 1/13). Let's ignore Iraq.

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Survey reports average starting salaries

When education freshman Amanda McNutt decided to be a teacher, her thoughts were not about how much money she would make after graduation, but instead of her love for children and helping others. "I don't need to have the top car and biggest house," McNutt said.

COMMENTARY

Petty cash

Any Spartan would delight in the idea of finding an extra $6 million laying around when economic times turn tough.

COMMENTARY

Coach bashing is baseless, unfair

I was quite disappointed to read Geoffrey Woliner's insinuation that Spartan basketball fans should be calling for Tom Izzo's head after early-season troubles ("Izzo needs to bring back elite program," SN 1/10). I hope there aren't too many people out there like Woliner, who, in his complaint about Izzo's recruiting strategies, seems to have forgotten the last four winners of Michigan's Mr. Basketball award have decided to wear the green and white. When fans complain about Spartan turnovers, they need to be reminded our backcourt is comprised entirely of sophomores and freshmen.

NEWS

Students weigh in on merits of potential Middle East conflict

Two-thirds of Americans wouldn't back a war with Iraq without the support of the United Nations and allies, according to a national news poll released Sunday. With war debates brewing in the United States, MSU students are analyzing the issues - and rapidly taking sides. Declaring war on Iraq isn't something the country should do alone, no-preference freshman Alex Cochrane said.

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'I have a Dream' speech

I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.

BASKETBALL

Inconsistency a constant

Iowa City - Throughout the 2002-03 season, the MSU men's basketball team has been consistently inconsistent. Those inconsistencies were highlighted Saturday afternoon as the No.

COMMENTARY

Professors, students should debate war

As a letter of suggestion, and for the interests of those at and beyond the borders of MSU, I feel that a full page titled "War?" be dedicated to the opinions of those in this multiethnic little city.

NEWS

Police receive leads on student attack

The East Lansing Police Department has received several leads regarding a Friday attack on an MSU student, while a city council member warns residents to lock their doors."We have a few leads that came in from the media reports, but no leads that have uncovered anything," East Lansing Lt.

MICHIGAN

Fifth Third comes to E.L.

Fifth Third Bank officials say they are ready to tap into the banking needs of East Lansing business and MSU staff and students.A new branch of Fifth Third Bank is moving into its new digs at 309 E.

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Editor's note

The State News and Statenews.com plan to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. in a number of ways this week. First, make sure to pick up a copy of Friday's newspaper for a special section that commemorates King's dream and its impact on MSU today.