Everyone seems to have at their fingertips thousands of songs on their iPods, restaurants catering to every taste, dozens of cable networks — generous options in almost every area of life. Why, then, does U.S.
I was so confused Wednesday to open The State News and see another article from fashion writer Elizabeth Swanson.
Brand new year, same old John Bice. In his taxingly redundant column, "Rising numbers of nonbelievers increase popularity of atheism" (SN 1/16), Bice continues his tirade against the illogical evils of organized religion — in particular, traditional Christianity — in a vain, attempt to get readers to buy into his rhetoric.
University officials plan to enact a recycling program in four residence halls sometime in February.
Homeless people are homeless for a reason. I am so glad to hear that East Lansing is finally taking steps to crack down on the bums around East Lansing.
America has been given a new chance for hope. With the recent announcement that Senator Barack Obama has formed an exploratory committee for the 2008 presidential election, we now are faced with the reality that today's obstacles do not have to continue tomorrow.
As a former four-year member of the Izzone, I remember when Breslin Center was perhaps the most intimidating arena in college basketball.
I read the article "Rising numbers of nonbelievers increase popularity of atheism" (SN 1/16), and it just saddens me.
I remember a time when I felt safe living in the United States. I was proud of everything my country stood for. However, during the past six years, the government has made terrible decision after terrible decision.
As history looks back on our generation in search of things to define it, two things immediately will spring to mind: the proliferation of camera phones and Internet video, and graphic displays of human cruelty. Recently, these two things have been working hand in hand. Take, for instance, the widely circulated and disgustingly popular snuff video of Saddam Hussein's hanging.
This May, I will graduate from a college I never intended to receive a diploma from — and this was not my choice. I began my studies at MSU as an apparel and textile design major in the College of Human Ecology.
Early Monday morning, I was rear-ended by another student. As responsible adults, we exchanged information and left the icy intersection.
Mason residents are letting their true ignorance and prejudice show. Last fall, Teri Yale, owner and manager of Mason record store Davey's Basement, towed the homecoming float for Mason High School's Gay-Straight Alliance.
While reading "Homeless pose threat inside parking structures" (SN 1/11), I was quite bothered with what Tom Berriman had to say.
Atheism is certainly becoming more popular. But I am surprised that someone as well read as John Bice can claim that the public criticism of religious belief (i.e.
During my absence from the Opinion Page, it seems that atheism has gone somewhat mainstream. Richard Dawkins is enjoying well-deserved success with his brilliantly constructed appeal to reason and clear thinking, "The God Delusion," a New York Times best seller.
Within the next few days, as part of their "first 100 hours" legislative blitz, congressional Democrats have promised to "make college more accessible" by halving the 6.8 percent interest rate on subsidized student loans.
Last week, President Bush gave a speech that — it was hoped — would change our course in Iraq. In a way, it did.
What are we doing in college? It seems most students would answer they are here for one reason: to get a career.
In his letter, "MSU law school should have anticipated protest" (SN 1/11), law student Drew Slager suggests Rep.