Although the most recently publicized threats are coming from radical right-wing groups, threats come from all directions. Each threat needs to be taken seriously, regardless of political ideology. A group might not act on a threat, but law enforcement should act like the threats are real to ensure everybody’s safety.
My brother is a United States Marine. He is a proud soldier, and although I’ve had my reservations about watching him go, I am proud of him too. So that’s why it infuriated me to read about a court ruling forcing a fallen Marine’s family to pay attorney’s costs to a church that protested its son’s funeral.
Fortunate circumstances this past weekend caused postgame activities to be less of a riot and more of a respectable gathering among students seemingly parting with riot-like ideals. Students leaving town because of Easter, partially rainy weather and the outcome of Saturday’s game left little fuel to start the Cedar Village fire Saturday night.
How much is a burning couch worth to you personally? Would you pull $20,000 in cash from your bank account and throw it on the pile?
My hometown of Adrian, Mich., finally gained national attention this week, thrust onto the prominent stage of fame and fortune. But it was only because of a group of militia extremists plotting to build bombs and kill police officers.
It’s a great year to be a Spartan. This weekend especially is a time to celebrate what it means to be a Spartan: resiliency, ingenuity and teamwork.
These days, it seems President Barack Obama can’t make any policy proposals without the Republican Party accusing him of undermining free enterprise or national security.
I’m glad to see that MSU received a grant to work with biofuels, because it could provide the opportunity to stop using coal at the T.B.Simon Power Plant.
We recommend students vote in the elections so the voice of the entire MSU community is heard. Everyone’s voice is needed to have the most efficient ASMSU staff. Your voice might mean a lot more than you think, and at this time of the year, ASMSU is listening.
I’m finding myself more distracted this Holy Week than in years past — and it’s not just because of the basketball game. For the past few weeks, my church — the Catholic Church — has been going through a crucible of criticism. More information is coming to light about the terrible acts of sexual abuse committed by the Catholic clergy, and this time, people are calling for the pope’s head.
MSU students will again be voting in 2010 — this time probably less enthusiastically than in 2008, when students overwhelmingly supported Barack Obama, the candidate of “hope and change.”
One of the largest problems in the United States, and the next issue MSU should tackle aggressively, is food waste. The amount of food wasted every day and thrown away in the cafeterias is huge — there’s no denying that. Although the food is unlikely to go to another hungry resident of the world, it’s a huge economic waste and loss of natural resources that could be used more productively.
The passing of this legislation is a sign the government is heading in the right direction to increase the number of college graduates. The new law will allow students easier, more direct funding for college. The government is cutting out what seems like an unnecessary middleman in the form of private loan companies, which might look to make money off of students and add unneeded red tape to the lending process.
This letter is in response to several incorrect statements in an article published in The State News Housing Guide, titled “Damages charges can be prevented, minimized” (SN 2/23). It is true that tenants have an obligation to not cause damages to a rental unit before terminating the tenancy.
If you’ve been following the Detroit Public Schools, or DPS, you’re probably familiar with this story: DPS is a completely dysfunctional school system, run by a corrupt school board whose bungling has ruined the district’s finances and completely failed its students.
With luxuries such as alcohol and cigarettes already being taxed, it seems the next most plausible industry to tax is tanning. Cigarettes and alcohol can directly harm those who consume and abuse them, and those consuming these products should be well aware of the risks they are taking.
ASMSU had created the Readership Program to run for three years. Unfortunately, the funding has not lasted that long. That was a fault in the original plan. However, it’s a plan for the students and paid for with taxes included in tuition. If ASMSU passes a tax referendum to pay for the program to continue for another year, students at MSU should be able to vote to allow it or not.
Last week, The State News published an article about the health care reform bill that includes a 10 percent sales tax increase to tanning salons. It seems completely unfair to target young, beautiful pale people who want to make their bodies glisten like a bronze Greek god or goddess. Yes, they understand the health risks connected to that endless summer glow. They just want to look good. After all — is that a crime?
Google’s companywide motto of “Don’t be evil” sounds a bit ironic considering the company’s business in China. But recent days have shown the company is willing to stand by its words.
Four MSU football players have been reinstated to the team, ending months of speculation about the players’ futures at MSU. Now that these athletes have faced consequences, it’s time for the Spartan community to move on.